Q1: 1. What does Section 161 of The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 deal with?

• A) A) Compensation in case of natural disasters
• B) B) Special provisions as to compensation in hit and run accidents
• C) C) Compensation for vehicle theft
• D) D) Traffic violation penalties

Q2: 2. In a hit and run motor accident, the driver responsible for the accident

• A) A) Is not liable for any compensation
• B) B) Must provide compensation to the victim
• C) C) Can avoid legal consequences by fleeing the scene
• D) D) Is exempt from any legal action

Q3: 3. What action should a victim of a hit and run accident take to claim compensation according to Section 161?

• A) A) File a police report within 24 hours
• B) B) Contact the insurance company of the hit-and-run vehicle
• C) C) Seek medical treatment within 48 hours
• D) D) File a claim with the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal

Q4: 4. In a hit and run accident, if the identity of the vehicle owner or driver is unknown, compensation is provided by

• A) A) The Motor Vehicles Department
• B) B) The victim's insurance company
• C) C) The Solatium Fund
• D) D) The local police department

Q5: 5. Which of the following is true about compensation in hit and run accidents under Section 161?

• A) A) Compensation is only provided if the victim has comprehensive insurance
• B) B) Compensation is provided regardless of the victim's insurance coverage
• C) C) Compensation is limited to medical expenses only
• D) D) Compensation is not available for pedestrians

Q6: 6. In a hit and run accident, the victim's family members can claim compensation if

• A) A) The victim is insured
• B) B) The victim is a minor
• C) C) The victim dies as a result of the accident
• D) D) The victim was at fault

Q7: 7. What role does the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal play in hit and run cases under Section 161?

• A) A) Investigates the accident
• B) B) Determines the compensation amount
• C) C) Prosecutes the hit-and-run driver
• D) D) Provides emergency medical care to the victim

Q8: 8. In hit and run accidents, the compensation provided under Section 161 covers

• A) A) Only property damage
• B) B) Medical expenses and loss of income
• C) C) Legal fees only
• D) D) Vehicle repair costs

Q9: 9. The Solatium Fund is established to

• A) A) Provide compensation in hit and run cases
• B) B) Promote road safety awareness
• C) C) Conduct vehicle inspections
• D) D) Offer discounts on insurance premiums

Q10: 10. If a hit and run accident involves a commercial vehicle, the compensation is paid by

• A) A) The vehicle manufacturer
• B) B) The insurance company of the vehicle
• C) C) The employer of the driver
• D) D) The government

Q11: 11. Under Section 161, what is the time limit for filing a claim for compensation in a hit and run case?

• A) A) 30 days from the date of the accident
• B) B) 6 months from the date of the accident
• C) C) 1 year from the date of the accident
• D) D) 3 years from the date of the accident

Q12: 12. In hit and run cases, the compensation amount is determined based on

• A) A) The victim's age
• B) B) The severity of injuries
• C) C) The weather conditions at the time of the accident
• D) D) The make and model of the vehicle

Q13: 13. Who administers the Solatium Fund for providing compensation in hit and run cases?

• A) A) Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)
• B) B) Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
• C) C) National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
• D) D) Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal

Q14: 14. What should a victim of a hit and run accident do immediately after the incident to strengthen their compensation claim?

• A) A) Post about the accident on social media
• B) B) Collect witness statements and contact information
• C) C) Repair the vehicle before filing a claim
• D) D) Wait for the police to arrive at the scene

Q15: 15. In hit and run cases, if the victim is partially at fault for the accident, their compensation may be

• A) A) Increased
• B) B) Decreased
• C) C) Denied
• D) D) Unaffected

Q16: 16. The Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal has the authority to

• A) A) Issue arrest warrants for hit-and-run drivers
• B) B) Settle insurance claims without a hearing
• C) C) Award compensation to victims of road accidents
• D) D) Impound vehicles involved in accidents

Q17: 17. What documentation is required to file a claim for compensation in a hit and run case under Section 161?

• A) A) Vehicle registration certificate
• B) B) Driving license of the victim
• C) C) Medical certificate of the victim's injuries
• D) D) Insurance policy of the hit-and-run vehicle

Q18: 18. The Solatium Fund compensates hit and run victims in cases where

• A) A) The vehicle was stolen prior to the accident
• B) B) The driver is identified but lacks insurance
• C) C) The accident occurred due to natural calamities
• D) D) The driver is under the influence of alcohol

Q19: 19. In hit and run accidents, the compensation provided under Section 161 is meant to

• A) A) Punish the hit-and-run driver
• B) B) Cover the victim's losses and expenses
• C) C) Promote safe driving practices
• D) D) Reduce traffic congestion

Q20: 20. How does Section 161 of The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 aim to protect victims of hit and run accidents?

• A) A) By imposing stricter penalties on hit-and-run drivers
• B) B) By ensuring timely and fair compensation for victims
• C) C) By requiring all vehicles to have comprehensive insurance
• D) D) By promoting defensive driving courses

Q21: 21. The compensation provided in hit and run cases under Section 161 includes

• A) A) Compensation for emotional distress
• B) B) Legal fees reimbursement
• C) C) Funeral expenses in case of a fatality
• D) D) Damage to roadside property

Q22: 22. If a hit and run accident involves a government vehicle, the compensation is paid by

• A) A) The victim's insurance company
• B) B) The Department of Transportation
• C) C) The driver of the government vehicle
• D) D) The government itself

Q23: 23. What action can the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal take against a hit-and-run driver who fails to pay the compensation awarded?

• A) A) Seize the driver's personal assets
• B) B) Cancel the driver's license
• C) C) Issue a warrant for the driver's arrest
• D) D) Impose additional fines on the driver

Q24: 24. In hit and run cases, the compensation from the Solatium Fund is provided as a

• A) A) Lump sum payment
• B) B) Monthly installment
• C) C) Direct deposit to the victim's bank account
• D) D) Voucher for medical expenses

Q25: 25. How can victims of hit and run accidents ensure a smoother compensation process under Section 161?

• A) A) Delay reporting the incident to the authorities
• B) B) Seek legal assistance immediately
• C) C) Avoid seeking medical treatment
• D) D) Negotiate directly with the hit-and-run driver