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When was the Constitution of India adopted?

  • 1949
  • 1951
  • 1950 (correct)
  • 1947

Under which list does the Income Tax Act, 1961 fall?

  • Central list (correct)
  • State list
  • Joint list
  • None of the above

Which area of law deals with violations of rules and associated punishments?

  • Family law
  • Property law
  • Criminal law (correct)
  • Civil law

Which of these is an example of Civil law?

<p>Non-payment of dues (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a proposed law called when it is introduced in the Parliament?

<p>Bill (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is NOT a department under the Ministry of Finance?

<p>Department of States (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under which law is income tax governed in India?

<p>Income Tax Act, 1961 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a subject where both the Central and State Governments can enact laws?

<p>Stamp Duty (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a proposed law called when it is introduced in the Parliament?

<p>Bill (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the final step in the process of making a law in India?

<p>Notification in the Official Gazette of India (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a law called after it has been notified and becomes effective?

<p>Act of Parliament (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of law deals with violations of the rule of law or public wrongs and their punishment?

<p>Criminal Law (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a regulatory framework?

<p>To guide people on the right course of conduct in personal and business relationships (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is known for carving the Code of Hammurabi?

<p>King Hammurabi (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which set of laws is considered as the first most detailed code of any civilization?

<p>Twelve Tables (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was the Code of Hammurabi created?

<p>1792 BC to 1758 BC (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which city were the stone slabs containing the Code of Hammurabi placed?

<p>Babylon (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Twelve Tables?

<p>To protect the rights of the public and provide remedies for wrongs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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When was the Indian Constitution adopted?

The Constitution of India was adopted in 1950.

Under which list does the Income Tax Act fall?

The Income Tax Act, 1961 falls under the Central list, meaning the central government has the power to make laws regarding income tax.

What is Criminal law?

Criminal law deals with violations of rules and associated punishments for offenses against society.

Example of Civil law?

Non-payment of dues is an example of Civil Law, which focuses on disputes between individuals or organizations.

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Proposed law in Parliament?

When a proposed law is introduced in the Parliament, it is called a Bill.

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Law governing income tax in India?

The Income Tax Act, 1961 governs income tax in India.

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Subject for Central & State lawmaking?

Stamp Duty is an example of a subject where both the Central and State Governments can enact laws; power is shared.

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Final step in making a law?

The final step in the process of making a law in India is Notification in the Official Gazette of India.

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Law after notification?

After a law has been notified and becomes effective, it is called an Act of Parliament.

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Law about public wrongs?

Criminal Law deals with violations of the rule of law or public wrongs.

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Purpose of a regulatory framework?

A regulatory framework guides people on the right course of conduct in personal and business relationships.

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Who carved the Code of Hammurabi?

King Hammurabi is known for carving the Code of Hammurabi.

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First detailed code of civilization?

The Twelve Tables are considered the first most detailed code of any civilization.

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When was the Code of Hammurabi created?

The Code of Hammurabi was created from 1792 BC to 1758 BC.

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Where was Hammurabi's Code placed?

The stone slabs containing the Code of Hammurabi were placed in the city of Babylon.

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Purpose of the Twelve Tables?

The purpose of the Twelve Tables was to protect the rights of the public and provide remedies for wrongs.

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