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JUDICIAL/ LAW-EXAMS: Important “ONE-LINERS” on “Motor Vehicles Act, 1988” (MVA)

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  1. In Indian perspective, which Act  is the primary legislation regulating road transport in India, covering driver licensing, vehicle registration, insurance, and road safety— The Motor Vehicle Act, 1988. (MVA)
  2. The MVA, 1988 is successor of which Act?—Motor Vehicle Act, 1939.
  3. The first Motor Vehicles Act in India was of year—1914.
  4. The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (MVA) was enacted on which date?—14.10.1988.
  5. The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (MVA) came into force on which date?—01.07.1989.
  6. The purpose of MVA, 1988 is to—Consolidate and amend the law relating to motor vehicles.
  7. Major reforms under MV Act, 1988 were introduced through which amendment?—The Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019
  8. The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (MVA) consists of total_____Sections?—217 Sections.
  9. The First Schedule of the MVA, 1988 provides for—Mandatory Signs.
  10. True/ False: The MVA, 1988 is applicable to whole of India including Jammu & Kashmir—True.
  11. A motor vehicle which is either specially designed and constructed, or to which alterations have been made for the use of a person suffering from any physical defect or disability, and used solely by or for such person is called—Adapted Vehicle. [Section 2(1)]
  12. The expression “Adapted Vehicle” has been defined through which Amendment under MVA?— The Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019.
  13. A motor vehicle to which a semi-trailer is attached is called—Articulated Vehicle. [Section 2(2)].
  14. The expression “Golden Hour” is defined under Section_______of the MVA, 1988—Section 2 (12-A) [inserted by Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019].
  15. From the viewpoint of highest chance of survival after an accident, which time-period is known as “Golden Hour”—The first hour after an accident.
  16. “Heavy goods vehicle” (HGV) means any goods carriage the gross vehicle weight of which, or a tractor or a road-roller the unladen weight of either of which, exceeds __________kilograms—12,000 Kilograms. [Section 2(16)]
  17. “Heavy passenger motor vehicle” (HPMV) means any public service vehicle or private service vehicle or educational institution bus or omnibus the gross vehicle weight of any of which, or a motor car the unladen weight of which, exceeds__________kilograms—12,000 Kilograms. [Section 2(17)]
  18. “Light motor vehicle” (LMV) means a transport vehicle or omnibus the gross vehicle weight of either of which or a motor car or tractor or road-roller the unladen weight of any of which, does not exceed __________kilograms—7500 Kilograms. [Section 2(21)]
  19. Any motor vehicle constructed or adapted to carry more than six passengers, but not more than twelve passengers, excluding the driver, for hire or reward is called—Maxicab [Section 2(22)]
  20. Any motor vehicle constructed or adapted to carry not more than six passengers excluding the driver for hire or reward is called—Motorcab [Section 2(25)]
  21. Any motor vehicle constructed or adapted to carry more than six persons excluding the driver is called—Maxicab [Section 2(29)]
  22. Whether the MVA, 1988 is applicable one-cart or e-rickshaw—Yes. [Section 2-A]
  23. “e-cart or e-rickshaw” means a special purpose battery powered vehicle of power not exceeding _________ watts, having three wheels for carrying goods or passengers—4000 Watts. [Section 2-A]
  24. DL Compulsory: No person shall drive a motor vehicle in any public place unless he holds an effective driving licence. It is so provided under which Section of MV Act, 1988—Section 3.
  25. Age Limit: No person under the age of ________ years shall drive a motor vehicle in any public place—18 years. [Section 4 of MVA, 1988]
  26. Age Limit: General rule is that no person under the age of eighteen years shall drive a motor vehicle in any public place. However, a motor cycle with engine capacity not exceeding 50cc out gear may be driven in a public place by a person after attaining the age of _______years—16 Years. [Section 4 of MVA, 1988]
  27. Age Limit: What is the minimum age limit for driving transport vehicle in any public place in India—20 Years. [Section 4 of MVA, 1988]
  28. Section 30 of the MVA, 1988 deals with grant of—Conductor’s Licence.
  29. Registration Compulsory: Registration of vehicle is compulsory under Section_____of the MVA, 1988—Section 39.
  30. Registration Compulsory: No vehicle to be driven in any public place without registration. It is so provided under Section_____of the MVA, 1988—Section 39.
  31. Temporary Registration: The temporary registration is for the maximum period of_______month—One-month.[Section 43]  
  32. Speed Limit: Section 112 of the MVA, 1988 deals with—Speed Limit.
  33. Protective Headgear: Which Section of the MV Act, 1988 exempt a Sikh with turban from wearing protective headgear?—Section 129.
  34. Protective Headgear: Every person driving or riding two-wheeler shall, while in a public place, wear protective headgear (helmet). However, a person who is a_________, while driving or riding on the motor cycle, in a public place, wearing a________is exempted from wearing protective headgear?—Sikh; Turban. (Section 129 of MV Act, 1988)
  35. What is the maximum age limit to apply for a driving licence in India—No Maximum Age Limit.
  36. Section ________of the MVA, 1988 makes it mandatory for all vehicles to have third-party insurance to provide financial protection for victims of accidents—Section 146.
  37. Third Party Insurance: Section ________of MVA, 1988 deals with special provisions as to compensation in case of “hit and run” motor accident—Section 161.
  38. Golden Hour Scheme: A cashless treatment of the road accident victim by the insurance company during first hour of the accident  is known as known as—Golden Hour Treatment Scheme.
  39. Golden Hour Scheme: Which Section of the MV Act, 1988 talks of “Golden Hour Treatment Scheme”?—Section 162.
  40. Adjudicatory Authority: Which is the Adjudicatory Authority under Motor Vehicle Act, 1988—Motor Accident Claim Tribunal (MACT).
  41. Which Section of the MV Act, 1988 talks of the constitution of the MACT?—Section 165.
  42. Limitation Period: An application for compensation shall be filed before Motor Accidents Claim Tribunal within the period of__________months of the occurrence of the accident—Six-months. [Section 166(3)].
  43. Appeal: Any person aggrieved by an award of a MACT may prefer an appeal to which Court?—High Court.
  44. Appeal: Any person aggrieved by an award of a MACT may prefer an appeal to the High Court under which Section of MV Act, 1988?—Section 173.
  45. Appeal: Any person aggrieved by an award of a MACT  may prefer an appeal to the High Court within _______ days from the date of the award—90-Days [Section 173]
  46. Civil Court: True/ False: No Civil Court shall have jurisdiction to entertain any question relating to any claim for compensation which may be adjudicated upon by the MACT—True. [Section 175]
  47. Section 203 of the MV Act, 1988 deals with—Breath Test.
  48. National Road Safety Board (NRSB) is constituted under Section______of the MV Act, 1988—Section 215.

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