Q1: 1. What does Section 481 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 prohibit a public servant from doing?

• A) A) Selling property
• B) B) Purchasing or bidding for property
• C) C) Renting property
• D) D) None of the above

Q2: 2. In a real-life scenario, if a government official participates in an auction for government land, what action would violate Section 481?

• A) A) Selling the land to a private party
• B) B) Purchasing the land for personal gain
• C) C) Renting the land to a company
• D) D) None of the above

Q3: 3. What is the purpose of Section 481 in the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973?

• A) A) To promote transparency in property transactions
• B) B) To restrict public servants from acquiring property through unfair means
• C) C) To encourage public servants to invest in real estate
• D) D) None of the above

Q4: 4. If a police officer buys a vehicle seized in a criminal case at an auction, what provision of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 is violated?

• A) A) Section 481
• B) B) Section 482
• C) C) Section 483
• D) D) None of the above

Q5: 5. When does Section 481 apply to public servants in relation to property sales or auctions?

• A) A) Only during official duty hours
• B) B) Only on weekends
• C) C) At all times
• D) D) None of the above

Q6: 6. In a case where a government employee purchases a piece of art at a government auction, which provision is breached?

• A) A) Section 481
• B) B) Section 485
• C) C) Section 487
• D) D) None of the above

Q7: 7. What consequences can a public servant face for violating Section 481 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973?

• A) A) Fine
• B) B) Imprisonment
• C) C) Both A and B
• D) D) None of the above

Q8: 8. If a public servant indirectly bids for property through a family member, is it considered a violation of Section 481?

• A) A) Yes
• B) B) No
• C) C) Only if disclosed
• D) D) None of the above

Q9: 9. What is the primary aim of prohibiting public servants from purchasing or bidding for property under Section 481?

• A) A) To ensure competitive bidding
• B) B) To prevent conflicts of interest
• C) C) To encourage public servants to invest
• D) D) None of the above

Q10: 10. If a government official wins a bid for a property but later cancels the purchase, is it still considered a violation of Section 481?

• A) A) Yes
• B) B) No
• C) C) Only if done repeatedly
• D) D) None of the above

Q11: 11. Which of the following is NOT covered under Section 481 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973?

• A) A) Public servants
• B) B) Private individuals
• C) C) Government officials
• D) D) None of the above

Q12: 12. In a situation where a public servant accidentally bids for property, what action should be taken to comply with Section 481?

• A) A) Withdraw the bid immediately
• B) B) Proceed with the purchase
• C) C) Inform the seller
• D) D) None of the above

Q13: 13. What safeguards can public servants implement to avoid violating Section 481?

• A) A) Recuse themselves from property transactions
• B) B) Seek permission from higher authorities
• C) C) Both A and B
• D) D) None of the above

Q14: 14. If a public servant purchases property without participating in the bidding process, does it violate Section 481?

• A) A) Yes
• B) B) No
• C) C) Only if the property is overpriced
• D) D) None of the above

Q15: 15. How does Section 481 contribute to maintaining the integrity of public servants?

• A) A) By preventing them from gaining undue advantages
• B) B) By allowing them to invest in lucrative properties
• C) C) By exempting them from property laws
• D) D) None of the above

Q16: 16. What should public servants do if they accidentally acquire property that was up for sale?

• A) A) Return the property immediately
• B) B) Keep it as a personal investment
• C) C) Wait for authorities to notice
• D) D) None of the above

Q17: 17. If a public servant purchases property in a government auction but discloses it to the authorities, does it still breach Section 481?

• A) A) Yes
• B) B) No
• C) C) Only if the property is resold
• D) D) None of the above

Q18: 18. How can the public be assured of fair dealings in property transactions involving public servants?

• A) A) By conducting regular audits
• B) B) By enforcing Section 481 strictly
• C) C) Both A and B
• D) D) None of the above

Q19: 19. If a public servant purchases property before joining government service, does Section 481 apply?

• A) A) Yes
• B) B) No
• C) C) Only if the property is sold later
• D) D) None of the above

Q20: 20. What measures can be taken to educate public servants about the implications of Section 481?

• A) A) Conduct training sessions
• B) B) Provide written guidelines
• C) C) Both A and B
• D) D) None of the above

Q21: 21. If a public servant bids for property but withdraws before the auction ends, is it considered a violation of Section 481?

• A) A) Yes
• B) B) No
• C) C) Only if the bid was the highest
• D) D) None of the above

Q22: 22. How does Section 481 protect the public interest in property transactions involving public servants?

• A) A) By ensuring fair competition
• B) B) By preventing insider deals
• C) C) Both A and B
• D) D) None of the above

Q23: 23. What should public servants do if they suspect a colleague of violating Section 481?

• A) A) Report the incident to authorities
• B) B) Confront the colleague directly
• C) C) Ignore the situation
• D) D) None of the above

Q24: 24. If a public servant purchases property at a discounted rate from a government auction, does it breach Section 481?

• A) A) Yes
• B) B) No
• C) C) Only if the property is resold
• D) D) None of the above

Q25: 25. How can public servants maintain transparency in property transactions to comply with Section 481?

• A) A) Document all transactions
• B) B) Seek approval before bidding
• C) C) Both A and B
• D) D) None of the above