APSC Enforcement Inspector Questions and Answers | Important MCQs on Motor Vehicle Act

APSC Enforcement Inspector questions and answers:

Here we have provided APSC Enforcement Inspector questions and answers which will help an aspirant to crack exam. Different topics such as Motor Vehicle Act, Road safety, Driving license etc. are covered in our course.

1. When was the Motor Vehicle Act first enacted in India?
A. 1948
B. 1957
C. 1988
D. 1991

Answer: 1988

2. Which section of the Motor Vehicle Act deals with the punishment for driving under the influence of alcohol?
A. Section 177
B. Section 185
C. Section 184
D. Section 201

Answer: Section 185

3. As per the Motor Vehicle Act, the minimum age for obtaining a driving license for a two-wheeler in India is____________
A. 16 years
B. 18 years
C. 21 years
D. 25 years

Answer: 16 years

4. Which amendment of the Motor Vehicle Act introduced a significant increase in fines for traffic violations?
A. Motor Vehicle Act, 2000
B. Motor Vehicle Amendment Act, 2017
C. Motor Vehicle Amendment Act, 2019
D. Motor Vehicle Amendment Act, 2020

Answer: Motor Vehicle Amendment Act, 2019

5. Which among the following document/ documents is/are mandatory to carry along with the driving license under the Motor Vehicle Act?
A. Pollution Under Control (PUC) Certificate
B. Vehicle Insurance Certificate
C. Vehicle Registration Certificate (RC)
D. All of the above

Answer: All of the above

6. What is the maximum permissible blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level for drivers in India under the Motor Vehicle Act?
A. 0.02%
B. 0.05%
C. 0.08%
D. 0.10%

Answer: 0.02%

7. Which section of the Motor Vehicle Act deals with a driver’s license that can be suspended for dangerous driving?
A. Section 174
B. Section 183
C. Section 184
D. Section 185

Answer: Section 184

8. For how many years is a new private vehicle registration valid under the Motor Vehicle Act in India?
A. 10 years
B. 15 years
C. 18 years
D. 25 years

Answer: 15 years

9. What is the penalty for driving without a valid license as per the Motor Vehicle Amendment Act 2019?
A. ₹500
B. ₹1,000
C. ₹5,000
D. ₹10,000

Answer: ₹5,000

10. Which type of insurance is mandatory for all vehicles as per the Motor Vehicle Act?
A. Comprehensive Insurance
B. Third-Party Insurance
C. Personal Accident Insurance
D. Full-Cover Insurance

Answer: Third-Party Insurance

11. Under which section of the Motor Vehicle Act is wearing a seatbelt mandatory for the driver and front passenger?
A. Section 177
B. Section 185
C. Section 179
D. Section 138(3)

Answer: Section 138(3)

12. Which section of the Motor Vehicle Act provides compensation to hit-and-run victims?
A. Section 165
B. Section 161
C. Section 163A
D. Section 179

Answer: Section 161

13. Under the Motor Vehicle Act, what is the fine for not wearing a helmet while driving a two-wheeler as per the 2019 amendment?
A. ₹500
B. ₹1,000
C. ₹2,000
D. ₹3,000

Answer: ₹1,000

14. Which of the following categories of vehicles requires a special driving license under the Motor Vehicle Act?
A. Commercial vehicles
B. Electric scooters
C. Bicycles
D. None of the above

Answer: Commercial vehicles

15. Under the Motor Vehicle Act, how many passengers are allowed in an auto- rickshaw?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5

Answer: 3

16. What is the validity period of a commercial driving license in India?
A. 2 years
B. 3 years
C. 5 years
D. 10 years

Answer: 5 years

17. In case of non-renewal, how many days after the expiry of a driving license can you renew it without penalty?
A. 10 days
B. 15 days
C. 30 days
D. 60 days

Answer: 30 days

18. Which section of the Motor Vehicle Act defines traffic signals and their compliance?
A. Section 119
B. Section 134
C. Section 140
D. Section 147

 Answer: Section 119

19. Under which section of the Motor Vehicle Act can the government make provisions for the installation of speed governors in vehicles?
A. Section 112
B. Section 129
C. Section 135
D. Section 136

Answer: Section 135

20. Under the Motor Vehicle Act, what is the fine for jumping a red light as per the 2019 amendment?
A. ₹500
B. ₹1,000
C. ₹5,000
D. ₹10,000

Answer: ₹1,000

21. What is the punishment under the Motor Vehicle Act for a first-time offense of driving without insurance?
A. Fine of ₹1,000
B. Fine of ₹2,000
C. Fine of ₹5,000 or imprisonment up to 3 months
D. No penalty

Answer: Fine of ₹5,000 or imprisonment up to 3 months

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22. Which of the following offenses under the Motor Vehicle Act can lead to imprisonment?
A. Drunk driving
B. Rash driving
C. Driving without insurance
D. All of the above

Answer: All of the above

23. Which section of the Motor Vehicle Act empowers a police officer to seize and detain a vehicle being driven without a permit?
A. Section 206
B. Section 207
C. Section 211
D. Section 213

Answer: Section 207

24. The Motor Vehicle Act provides for the creation of a National Register of Driving Licenses under which section?
A. Section 20
B. Section 22
C. Section 25A
D. Section 41A

Answer: Section 25A

25. As per the Motor Vehicle Amendment Act 2019, what is the fine for overloading a vehicle?
A. ₹1,000
B. ₹5,000
C. ₹10,000
D. ₹20,000

Answer: ₹10,000