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The correct answer is Option 4.

Key PointsSection 15 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 :- Renewal of driving licences.

• (1) Any licensing authority may, on application made to it, renew a driving licence issued under the provisions of this Act with effect from the date of its expiry:
  • Provided that in any case where the application for the renewal of a licence is made 1[either one year prior to date of its expiry or within one year] after the date of its expiry, the driving licence shall be renewed with effect from the date of its renewal:
  • Provided further that where the application is for the renewal of a licence to drive a transport vehicle or where in any other case the applicant has attained the age of forty years, the same shall be accompanied by a medical certificate in the same form and in the same manner as is referred to in sub-section (3) of section 8, and the provisions of sub-section (4) of section 8 shall, so far as may be, apply in relation to every such case as they apply in relation to a learners licence.
• (2) An application for the renewal of a driving licence shall be made in such form and accompanied by such documents as may be prescribed by the Central Government.
• (3) Where an application for the renewal of a driving licence is made previous to, or not more than 2[one year] after the date of its expiry, the fee payable for such renewal shall be such as may be prescribed by the Central Government in this behalf.
• (4) Where an application for the renewal of a driving licence is made more than 1 [one year] after the date of its expiry, the fee payable for such renewal shall be such amount as may be prescribed by the Central Government:
  • Provided that the fee referred to in sub-section (3) may be accepted by the licensing authority in respect of an application for the renewal of a driving licence made under this sub-section if it is satisfied that the applicant was prevented by good and sufficient cause from applying within the time specified in sub-section (3):
  • Provided further that if the application is made more than 3[one year after the driving licence has ceased to be effective, the licensing authority shall] refuse to renew the driving licence, unless the applicant undergoes and passes to its satisfaction the test of competence to drive referred to in sub-section (3) of section 9.
• (5) Where the application for renewal has been rejected, the fee paid shall be refunded to such extent and in such manner as may be prescribed by the Central Government.
• (6) Where the authority renewing the driving licence is not the authority which issued the driving licence it shall intimate the fact of renewal to the authority which issued the driving licence.

The correct answer is Option 3.

Key Points

•  The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 states that 'subject to the provisions of Section 18, no person under the age of 18 years shall drive a transport vehicle in any public place'.
• Motor vehicles Act, of 1988 replaced the Motor Vehicles Act of 1939.
• It came into force on 1 July 1989.
• The Act provides in detail the legislative provisions regarding:- 
  •  licensing of drivers/conductors,
  • registration of motor vehicles,
  • control of motor vehicles through permits,
  • special provisions relating to state transport undertakings,
  • traffic regulation,
  • insurance, liability, offences and penalties, etc.
• • It makes it mandatory for any driver to have a valid driving licence and no vehicle can be driven without being registered under the motor vehicle act

The correct answer is Option 1.

Key PointsThe definition of grievous hurt in the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 is the same as that in the Indian Penal Code (IPC). 

• According to Section 320 IPC defines grievous hurt as any of the following:
  • Emasculation
  • Permanent loss of sight in either eye
  • Permanent loss of hearing in either ear
  • Loss of a limb or joint
  • Destruction or permanent impairment of a limb or joint
  • Permanent disfigurement of the face or head
  • A bone or tooth fracture or dislocation
  • Any injury that endangers life or causes severe bodily pain for 20 days or prevents the victim from pursuing their normal activities 

The correct answer is Option 3.

Key Points Section 47(3) in The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988

• Where a motor vehicle is held under a hire-purchase or lease or hypothecation agreement, the registering authority shall, after assigning the vehicle a registration mark under sub-section (2), inform the person whose name has been specified in the certificate of registration as the person with whom the registered owner has entered into the hire-purchase or lease or hypothecation agreement (by sending to such person a notice by registered post acknowledgement due at the address of such person entered in the certificate of registration the fact of assignment of the said registration mark).
• This is an administrative function, as the Authority's decision is based on an official policy.

Owner of the vehicle

Key Points

• Liability for compensation:
  • In the event of death or permanent disablement caused by a motor vehicle accident, the owner of the vehicle is primarily liable to pay compensation.
  • This liability arises from the principle that the owner has control over the vehicle and is responsible for ensuring it is operated safely and within legal parameters.
  • Vehicle owners are typically required to have insurance to cover such liabilities, ensuring victims receive compensation without undue delay.

Additional Information

• State Government:
  • The state government is generally not liable for compensation in individual motor vehicle accidents unless it involves a government vehicle or negligence on the part of a state employee.
• Driver:
  • While the driver may be responsible for causing the accident, the legal liability for compensation usually falls on the vehicle owner, especially if the driver is an employee or has been given permission to use the vehicle.
• Insurance Company:
  • Insurance companies provide coverage for the vehicle owner’s liability. They are responsible for paying the compensation as per the terms of the insurance policy, but the initial legal liability rests with the vehicle owner.

The correct answer is 1991.

Key Points

• The first emission norms for petrol vehicles in India were introduced in 1991 to reduce pollution levels.
• These norms were the result of increasing awareness about air pollution and its impact on health.
• The emission norms set limits on the amount of pollutants that vehicles could emit.
• Implementation of these norms marked the beginning of a systematic approach to controlling vehicular emissions in India.

Important Points

• The emission norms are periodically updated to incorporate advancements in technology and to further tighten the limits on emissions.
• Compliance with these norms is mandatory for all vehicle manufacturers in India.
• The norms have evolved over the years, with Bharat Stage (BS) emission standards being introduced to progressively reduce the permissible levels of pollutants.
• The introduction of these norms has led to the development of cleaner and more fuel-efficient vehicles.

The correct answer is 1992.

Key Points

• The first emission norms for diesel vehicles in India were introduced in 1992.
• These norms aimed to limit the pollution emitted by diesel vehicles and improve air quality.
• The introduction of these norms marked the beginning of regulated vehicular emissions in India.
• Subsequent norms and regulations have been implemented to further reduce vehicular emissions in the country.

Key Points

• The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) is a statutory organization under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
• The CPCB was established in 1974 under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.
• It also has the powers and functions under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.
• The CPCB has been tasked with setting and enforcing standards for pollution control in India, including the Bharat Stage Emission Standards.

Additional Information

• Indian Pollution Control Association
  • ​It is a non-governmental organization involved in various environmental protection activities, but it does not have the authority to institute emission standards.
• National Biodiversity Authority
  • ​It is a statutory body under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, established to implement the Biological Diversity Act, 2002, and does not deal with emission standards.
• Environment Pollution (Prevention & Control) Authority
  • ​This authority was set up to enforce the Graded Response Action Plan for air pollution control in Delhi and NCR, but it is not responsible for setting national emission standards.

The correct answer is Motor Vehicles

Key Points

• The Bharat Stage Emission Standards (BSES) are regulations implemented by the Indian government to control air pollution from vehicles.
• These standards set limits for pollutants like particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, and hydrocarbons emitted from the engines of vehicles.
• The BSES apply to a wide range of vehicles, including cars, motorcycles, trucks, and buses, and have evolved over time with increasingly stringent emission norms.
• The latest BS-VI standards, equivalent to Euro-6 norms, were implemented in 2020 and have significantly reduced vehicular emissions, contributing to improved air quality in India.

The correct answer is 10 ppm.

Key Points

• The maximum permissible quantity of sulphur in BS-VI grade fuel is 10 parts per million (ppm).
• BS-VI (Bharat Stage VI) norms were implemented in India from April 1, 2020.
• The reduction from BS-IV to BS-VI standards includes a significant decrease in the sulphur content in fuel, which was previously 50 ppm in BS-IV.
• Lower sulphur content in fuel helps in reducing emissions and improving air quality by enabling the use of advanced emission control technologies.
• BS-VI grade fuel is equivalent to Euro VI norms, making Indian fuel standards at par with international standards.

Additional Information

• Bharat Stage Emission Standards (BSES)
  • Bharat Stage Emission Standards are emission regulations introduced by the Government of India to regulate the output of air pollutants from internal combustion engine equipment, including motor vehicles.
  • The standards and the timeline for implementation are set by the Central Pollution Control Board under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.