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The Act prohibits which of the following?
A)
All activities including possession, consumption, sale, and transport
B)
Only manufacturing of liquor
C)
Only sale of liquor
D)
Drinking in public places only
The Mizoram Liquor Prohibition (MLP) Act, 2019, is a comprehensive prohibition law. Unlike 'regulation' laws that only control the sale or manufacture of alcohol, a 'prohibition' act aims to eliminate the availability and use of liquor entirely within the state. Under the MLP Act 2019, the prohibition is absolute and covers the entire chain of liquor availability:
1. Manufacturing: Producing liquor is prohibited.
2. Possession: Holding liquor in one's possession (even for personal use) is an offense.
3. Consumption: Drinking liquor is prohibited.
4. Sale/Distribution: Selling or distributing liquor is prohibited.
5. Transport: Moving liquor into, through, or within the state is prohibited.
Therefore, options b, c, and d are incorrect because they are too narrow; the Act does not 'only' prohibit one specific activity but prohibits all activities related to the liquor trade and consumption.
Opium is derived from:
A)
Cannabis
B)
Poppy plant
C)
Cocoa
D)
Tobacco
Option B is correct: Poppy plant.
The Chairman of the State Prohibition Council is -
A)
The Chief Minister
B)
Minister of Excise & Narcotics
C)
Commissioner of Excise & Narcotics
D)
The Chief Secretary of Mizoram
Under the Mizoram Liquor Prohibition (MLP) Act 2019, the State Prohibition Council is the apex body responsible for overseeing the implementation of the prohibition laws in the state. According to the statutory provisions governing the composition of the Council, the Chief Minister of Mizoram serves as the ex-officio Chairman of the State Prohibition Council. This ensures that the highest executive authority of the state provides leadership and direction to the prohibition efforts. The other options (Minister of Excise, Commissioner, or Chief Secretary) may serve as members or secretaries to the council, but the Chairmanship is reserved for the Chief Minister.
The Act allows liquor consumption with permit.
A)
True
B)
False
C)
Depends on age
D)
If prescribed by physicians only
Under the Mizoram Liquor Prohibition (MLP) Act, while the general rule is the prohibition of the manufacture, sale, and consumption of liquor, the Act provides specific provisions for the issuance of permits. These permits allow for the legal consumption of liquor under specific circumstances, such as for medical reasons (prescribed by a registered medical practitioner) or for certain categories of persons/situations as authorized by the government. Therefore, the statement that the Act allows liquor consumption 'with permit' is fundamentally True, as the permit is the legal mechanism that creates an exception to the general prohibition.
Storage of seized drugs is regulated under:
A)
Section 55
B)
Section 60
C)
Section 35
D)
Section 70
Option A is correct: Section 55.
Who notifies the Enforcement Officers?
A)
Governor
B)
Excise Commissioner
C)
State Government
D)
Parliament
Under the Mizoram Liquor Prohibition (MLP) Act 2019, the power to appoint and notify officers for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of the Act rests with the State Government. Specifically, the State Government notifies individuals as 'Enforcement Officers' to carry out inspections, seizures, and arrests as prescribed under the Act.
- Option (a) Governor: While the Governor is the constitutional head, administrative notifications for officer appointments are issued in the name of the State Government.
- Option (b) Excise Commissioner: The Commissioner manages the administration and oversees the officers, but the legal authority to 'notify' the status of an Enforcement Officer typically lies with the State Government.
- Option (d) Parliament: The Parliament deals with Central laws; the MLP Act is a state-specific legislation administered by the Government of Mizoram.
The Mizoram Liquor (Prohibition) Act, 2019 is:
A)
Act No. 6 of 2019
B)
Act No. 12 of 2019
C)
Act No. 10 of 2019
D)
Act No. 8 of 2019
The Mizoram Liquor (Prohibition) Act, 2019 was enacted by the Mizoram Legislative Assembly to prohibit the manufacture, sale, transport, and consumption of liquor within the state. In the official gazette and legislative records of the Government of Mizoram, this specific legislation is designated as Act No. 8 of 2019. Options a, b, and c refer to other acts passed in the same calendar year, but not the MLP Act.
The Act came into force in which year?
A)
2020
B)
2019
C)
2018
D)
2021
The Mizoram Liquor Prohibition (MLP) Act was enacted in 2019 to prohibit the manufacture, sale, and consumption of alcohol within the state of Mizoram. As per the title and the legislative records of the Act (MLP Act 2019), the Act was passed and came into force in the year 2019. Options a (2020), c (2018), and d (2021) are incorrect as they do not align with the official enactment year of the legislation.
What is the punishment for transporting liquor without license?
A)
No punishment
B)
Same as manufacturing
C)
Warning only
D)
Community service
Under the Mizoram Liquor Prohibition (MLP) Act 2019, the state maintains a strict prohibition regime. The Act is designed to deter the illegal trade of liquor by imposing severe penalties. According to the penal provisions of the MLP Act 2019, the punishment for the illegal transport of liquor without a valid license is aligned with the punishment prescribed for the illegal manufacturing of liquor. This ensures that the entire supply chain—from production to transportation—is treated with equal severity to prevent the influx and distribution of prohibited substances within the state. Options a, c, and d are incorrect as they do not align with the stringent penal nature of the MLP Act 2019.
Repeat offenders may face:
A)
Lesser punishment
B)
Warning only
C)
Enhanced punishment
D)
No action
Under the Mizoram Liquor Prohibition (MLP) Act 2019, as well as general principles of criminal jurisprudence applied in departmental and state laws, recidivism (repeat offending) is treated as an aggravating factor. While a first-time offender may receive the minimum prescribed penalty or a lenient sentence, a person who is convicted for a second or subsequent offense under the same Act is subject to 'Enhanced Punishment.' This means the court or the authorized officer may impose a higher fine or a longer term of imprisonment than what was awarded for the first offense to act as a deterrent against continued illegal activity regarding liquor and narcotics.
What does “Prohibition” mean in the Act?
A)
Ban
B)
Permission
C)
Allowance
D)
Regulation
In the context of the Mizoram Liquor Prohibition (MLP) Act, 'Prohibition' refers to the legal act of forbidding or banning the manufacture, sale, possession, and consumption of liquor.
1. Option (a) 'Ban' is a direct synonym for prohibition, meaning a formal or official order prohibiting something.
2. Option (b) 'Permission' is the opposite of prohibition.
3. Option (c) 'Allowance' refers to permitting something, which contradicts the intent of a Prohibition Act.
4. Option (d) 'Regulation' refers to the control or management of an activity through rules, whereas 'Prohibition' goes a step further by banning the activity entirely.
What is the Maximum amount of fine which the Commissioner of Excise & Narcotics may impose to a person who committed an offence punishable under Section 5(2), Section 6(3) and Section 7(1) of MLP Act, 2019
A)
10,000
B)
50,000
C)
5,000
D)
1,000
Under the Mizoram Liquor Prohibition (MLP) Act, 2019, the Act provides for a mechanism where the Commissioner of Excise & Narcotics is empowered to compound certain offences or impose fines for specific violations to ensure administrative efficiency. For offences punishable under Section 5(2) (possession of liquor), Section 6(3) (sale/transport of liquor), and Section 7(1) (manufacturing of liquor), the maximum amount of fine that the Commissioner of Excise & Narcotics may impose as a penalty/composition is ₹50,000. This is a specific administrative power granted to the Commissioner to resolve these particular contraventions without necessarily proceeding to a full judicial trial in every instance, provided the conditions for compounding are met.
The MLP Act, 2019 came into force on:
A)
28th May, 2019
B)
30th June, 2019
C)
20th February, 2019
D)
15th August, 2019
The Mizoram Liquor Prohibition (MLP) Act, 2019 was enacted by the Mizoram Legislative Assembly to prohibit the manufacture, sale, and consumption of alcohol in the state. While the Act was passed earlier in the year, it officially came into force (became effective) on 30th June, 2019. This date marked the beginning of the strict prohibition regime across the state of Mizoram. Options a, c, and d are incorrect as they do not correspond to the official commencement date of the Act.
Narcotics Control Bureau was constituted in:
A)
1986
B)
1990
C)
2000
D)
1995
Option A is correct: 1986.
Under the Act, offences are:
A)
Cognizable and bailable
B)
Non-cognizable
C)
Cognizable and non-bailable
D)
Civil in nature
Under the Mizoram Liquor Prohibition (MLP) Act, the state government aims to strictly enforce the prohibition of liquor to maintain social order and public health. To ensure effective enforcement and deterrence, the offences defined under the Act are classified as 'Cognizable' and 'Non-bailable'.
1. Cognizable: This means that a police officer (or an authorized officer of the Excise & Narcotics Department) has the authority to arrest an offender without a warrant.
2. Non-bailable: This means that bail is not a matter of right; the decision to grant bail rests with the court based on the merits of the case, rather than being granted automatically at the police station.
Option (a) is incorrect because the Act is designed for strict enforcement, and making it bailable would weaken the deterrent effect. Option (b) is incorrect because non-cognizable offences require a warrant for arrest, which would hinder immediate action against illegal liquor trade. Option (d) is incorrect because the Act defines criminal penalties (fines and imprisonment), making it a criminal statute, not a civil one.
Bail under NDPS Act is:
A)
Easily available
B)
Subject to strict conditions under Section 37
C)
Mandatory for all accused
D)
Not applicable
Option B is correct: Subject to strict conditions under Section 37.
Which agency is the apex enforcement body for NDPS Act?
A)
Narcotics Control Bureau
B)
Central Drugs Standard Control Organization
C)
CBI
D)
National Investigation Agency
Option A is correct: Narcotics Control Bureau.
Section 64A provides immunity to addicts if:
A)
They bribe the police
B)
They agree to undergo de-addiction treatment
C)
They name other traffickers
D)
They plead guilty
Option B is correct: They agree to undergo de-addiction treatment.
Possession of how much liquor is punishable under the Act?
A)
Any quantity
B)
Above 2 liters
C)
More than 5 bottles
D)
If sold in market
The Mizoram Liquor Prohibition (MLP) Act, 2019, is a strict prohibition law. Under the provisions of the Act, the manufacture, sale, transport, and possession of liquor are prohibited within the state of Mizoram. Unlike some excise laws in other states that allow for a 'personal limit' or 'permissible quantity' for consumption, the MLP Act 2019 aims for total prohibition. Therefore, the possession of liquor, regardless of the quantity (even a small amount), constitutes an offense under the Act. Options b, c, and d are incorrect because the law does not set a minimum threshold of 2 liters or 5 bottles to trigger a penalty, nor is the punishment contingent upon whether the liquor was sold in a market; mere possession is sufficient for a violation.
NDPS Act extends to:
A)
Whole of India except Jammu & Kashmir
B)
Whole of India including Jammu & Kashmir
C)
Only to Union Territories
D)
Whole of India including Daman & Diu
Option B is correct: Whole of India including Jammu & Kashmir.
Destruction of seized narcotic drugs must be done:
A)
By burning them at home
B)
Without court order
C)
In presence of magistrate and as per procedure
D)
After the case has been disposed of
Option C is correct: In presence of magistrate and as per procedure.
What is the minimum imprisonment for selling liquor illegally?
A)
6 months
B)
1 year
C)
2 years
D)
No minimum imprisonment mentioned
Under the Mizoram Liquor Prohibition (MLP) Act, 2019, the sale of liquor is strictly prohibited. According to the penal provisions of the Act, any person who sells, offers for sale, or distributes liquor illegally is liable for punishment. The Act specifies that the punishment for such an offense shall be imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than one year, but which may extend to five years, and shall also be liable to a fine. Therefore, the minimum imprisonment period stipulated for the illegal sale of liquor is 1 year.
Section 2(r) defines which term?
A)
Sale
B)
Search
C)
Liquor
D)
Manufacturer
Under the Mizoram Liquor Prohibition (MLP) Act, 2019, Section 2 contains the 'Definitions' clause. Section 2(r) specifically defines the term 'Liquor'. In the context of this Act, 'Liquor' is defined broadly to include spirits, wine, beer, and any other liquid containing alcohol, as well as any preparation containing alcohol, unless specifically exempted.
- Option (a) 'Sale' is typically defined in earlier subsections of the definition clause.
- Option (b) 'Search' is generally a procedural power granted under specific sections of the Act rather than a defined term in 2(r).
- Option (d) 'Manufacturer' is also defined separately within the definitions section, but not under subsection (r).
Punishment under Section 20 relates to:
A)
Cocaine
B)
Cannabis-related offences
C)
Prescription drugs
D)
LSD
Option B is correct: Cannabis-related offences.
“Addict” means:
A)
Anyone using prescription medicine
B)
A person who transport any narcotic drug or psychotropic substance
C)
A person who traffics drugs
D)
A person dependent on any narcotic drug or psychotropic substance
Option D is correct: A person dependent on any narcotic drug or psychotropic substance.