Internal Security·MCQ Practice

Benami Transactions Act — MCQ Practice

Constitution VerifiedUPSC Verified
Version 1Updated 5 Mar 2026

Interactive MCQ Practice

Test your knowledge. Click “Solve” to reveal options, select your answer, then check the result. 5 questions available.

Q1hard

Consider the following statements about the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act, 2016: 1. The Act applies retrospectively to all benami transactions entered into before 2016. 2. Property purchased in the name of unmarried daughter is always considered benami. 3. The Initiating Officer can attach benami property for a maximum period of 150 days. 4. The burden of proof lies on the prosecution to establish benami nature of transaction. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q2medium

Which of the following best describes the constitutional basis for the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act?

Q3medium

In the context of benami transactions, which of the following transactions would be exempt under Section 4 of the Act?

Q4hard

Consider the following about the enforcement machinery under Benami Transactions Act: 1. Adjudicating Authority is headed by a retired High Court Judge 2. Appeals from Adjudicating Authority lie to the Appellate Tribunal 3. Initiating Officer must be an IAS officer of Joint Secretary rank 4. Final appeal lies to the Supreme Court on questions of law Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q5medium

The term 'reason to believe' in the context of Benami Transactions Act refers to:

Featured
🎯PREP MANAGER
Your 6-Month Blueprint, Updated Nightly
AI analyses your progress every night. Wake up to a smarter plan. Every. Single. Day.
Ad Space
🎯PREP MANAGER
Your 6-Month Blueprint, Updated Nightly
AI analyses your progress every night. Wake up to a smarter plan. Every. Single. Day.