Interpretation of Statutes Questions and Answers Part-1

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 use din any condition
d) All of the above

Answer: b

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_____________
a) Rule of harmonious construction
b) Rule of reasonable construction
c) Rule of ejusdem generis
d) None of the above

Answer: a

3. According ________ rule of interpretation meaning of word should be known from its Accompany ignore associating words?
a) Mischief rule
b) Golden rule
c) Noscitur a sociis
d) Primary rule

Answer: c

4. ________means that contemp or an eousex position is the best and strongest in law?
a) Ejusdem generis
b) Contemporanea Exposition Est Optima Est Fortissim a in Lege
c) Noscitur a sociis
d) None of above

Answer: b

5. Interpretation of statute should not be given a meaning which would make other________ Provisions?
a) In effective
b) Redundant
c) Dormant
d) None of the above

Answer: b

6.Rule of ejusdem generic is applicable when__________?
a) Specific word follow general words
b) General word follows specific words
c) Either (a) or (b)
d) Both (a) and (b)

Answer: b

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 unisest exclusion alteri us
b) Contemporanea Exposition Est Optima Est Fortissimain Lege
c) Utresmag is valeat Quam Pareat
d) Nosciur a Sociis

Answer: b

8.According to primary rule, the ________of a statute are to be understood in the is 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

Answer: d

9. If you were looking for them earning of provision, the first place you would look is______?
a) A dictionary
b) The interne
c) The definition section
d) Any of the above

Answer: c

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

Answer: a