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1. There is no need for presumptions?

A. The intention of the legislation is clear B. The intention of the legislation is not clear C. Can be used in any condition D. All of the above

2. Where in an enactment, there are two provisions which cannot be reconciled with each other; they should be so interpreted that, if possible effect may be given to both. This is what known as the

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A. Rule of harmonious construction B. Rule of reasonable construction C. Rule of ejusdem generis D. All of above

MCQ On Principle Of Interpretation 1

7. According to which rule of interpretation old statutes should be interpreted as they would have been at the date when they were passed? A. Expression unis est exclusion alterius B. Contemporanea Exposition Est Optima Est Fortissima in Lege C. Ut res magis valeat Quam Pareat D. Nosciur a Sociis
8. According to primary rule, the________ of a statute are to be understood in their natural, ordinary or popular and grammatical meaning unless such a construction leads to an absurdity or contents or object of the statute suggests a different meaning? A. Words B. Phrase C. Sentences D. All of above
9. If you were looking for the meaning of provision, the first place you would look is______? A. A dictionary B. The interne C. The definition section D. Any of the above
10. _______ sets out in general terms, the purpose of the Act and it often precedes the preamble? A. Long title B. Short title C. Preamble D. None of above
11. Which of the following is an external aid for interpretation of statute?

A. Parliamentary history B. Use of foreign decisions C. Historical background D. All of above

12. When statute do not profess to make any alteration in the existing law, but merely declare or explain what it is, then such law is known as ________? A. Codifying statute B. Remedial statute C. Declaratory statute D. Consolidating statute
13. According to the _________ the words, phrases, sentences of a statute are to be understood in their natural, ordinary or popular and grammatical meaning, unless such a construction leads to an absurdity or contents or object of the statute suggests a different meaning? A. Literal construction B. Mischief rule C. Strict rule of interpretation D. None of above
14. Which of the following is internal aid for interpretation of statute? A. Long title B. Marginal notes C. Interpretation clauses D. All of above
15. As per the rule of _________ meaning of a word should be known from its accompanying or associating words.?

C. Noscitur a sociis D. Golden rule

20. Non obstante clause usually starts with the word___? A. Provided that B. Notwithstanding anything contained C. Save as provided otherwise D. Any of the above
21. _____ is used to remove special cases from the general enactment and provide for them specially? A. Exception clause B. Saving clause C. Proviso D. Non obstante clause
22. Ut Res Magis Valeat Quam Pareat is also known as ______? A. Rule of harmonious construction B. Rule of reasonable construction C. Rule of ejusdem generis D. All of above
23. ________ contain the main object of the act? A. Long title B. Short title C. Preamble D. None of the above

24. Heydons case, in 1584, was resolved by the? A. Supreme court of India B. Bombay high court C. Barons of the Exchequer D. House of lords
25. When general word follows specific word of a distinct category, the general word may be given a restricted meaning of the same category. He general word take its meaning from preceding expression. This is what is known as? A. Rule of harmonies construction B. Ut Res Magis Valeat Quam Pareat C. Ejusdem generis D. Expression unis est exclusion alterius
26. In the interpretation of statue, an important role is played by____ A. Schedule B. Preamble C. Heading D. All of above
27. While constructing a provision in penal statute if there appears to be a reasonable doubt or ambiguity it shall be resolved in favour of? A. State government B. Union C. Person who would be liable to penalty D. None of the above

C. The doctrine of statutory interpretation D. The doctrine of precedent

33. What is case law? A. Law representing the decisions of the courts B. Law passed by Parliament C. Delegated legislation D. Case law is not really law at all
34. What is legislation? A. Legislation is law made by judges B. Legislation is law made by Parliament C. Legislation is law made by custom D. Legislation is law made by the Law Commission
35. How many readings must a Bill have in the House of Commons and the House of Lords before it receives Royal Assent? A. 1 in the House of Commons, 3 in the House of Lords B. 3 in the House of Commons, 1 in the House of Lords C. 1 in each House D. 3 in each House
36. What is the Committee Stage in the passage of a Bill through the House of Commons? A. A committee reading of the title of the Bill B. A committee debating the general principles of a Bill C. A committee considering the provisions of the Bill in detail D. A committee drafting the Bill

37. How long can the House of Lords delay a Bill (except a Money Bill)? A. 1 month B. 6 months C. 1 year D. 6 years
38. What is a Public Act? A. An Act affecting particular individuals or individual bodies B. An Act affecting the general public C. An Act made in private D. An Act made in public
39. What is meant by statutory interpretation? A. The interpretation of a statute by Parliament B. The interpretation of a statute by the House of Commons C. The interpretation of a statute by the courts D. The interpretation of a statute by the House of Lords
40. What is meant by the purposive approach? A. The judge must interpret the statute on purpose B. The judge must interpret the statute in the light of the purpose of its enactment C. The judge must interpret the statute with a purposeful manner D. The judge must interpret the statute in the purpose of deciding the case before him or her
41. What is the mischief rule? A. In interpreting statutes, judges should look at the ‘mischief’ which the Act was passed to prevent

4 Contemporanea Exposition Est Optima Est Fortissima in Lege 5 Redundant 6 General word follow specific words 7 Contemporanea Exposition Est Optima Est Fortissima in Lege 8 all of above 9 The definition section 10 Long title 11 Historical background 12 Declaratory statute 13 Literal Construction 14 All of above 15 Noscitura sociis 16 All of above 17 Criminal laws 18 Provisions 19 Mischief rule 20 Notwithstanding anything contained 21 Proviso 22 Rule of reasonable construction 23 Preamble 24 Barons of the Exchequer 25 Ejusdem generis 26 All of above 27 Person who would be liable to penalty 28 Preamble 29 Expression unis est exclusion alterius 30 all of above 31 Will of the legislature 32 The doctrine of precedent 33 Law representing the decisions of the courts 34 Legislation is law made by parliament 35 3 in each House 36 A committee considering the provisions of the Bill in detail 37 1 year 38 An Act affecting the general public 39 The interpretation of a statute by the courts 40 The judge must interpret the statute in the light of the purpose of its enactment 41 In interpreting statutes, judges should look at the ‘mischief’ which the Act was passed to prevent 42 Judges can refer to Hansard when interpreting statutes 43 Law made by a person or body to whom Parliament has delegated power 44 It raises issues of accountability