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Past Questions — 2026
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.
What is the punishment for illegal sale of liquor?
A)
Fine only
B)
Imprisonment only
C)
Both imprisonment and fine
D)
No punishment
Under the Mizoram Liquor Prohibition (MLP) Act, the illegal sale, manufacture, import, or transport of liquor is treated as a serious offense. The Act is designed to strictly prohibit the trade of alcohol within the state. According to the penal provisions of the MLP Act, the punishment for the illegal sale of liquor typically involves a combination of both rigorous imprisonment and a monetary fine. This dual approach serves as both a punitive measure (imprisonment) and a deterrent/restitutive measure (fine) to discourage the illicit liquor trade. Options 'a' and 'b' are incorrect because the law does not limit the punishment to only one of these penalties, and option 'd' is incorrect as illegal sale is a punishable crime under the Act.
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.
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.
“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.
Enforcement Officers can conduct search and seizure:
A)
Only with court warrant
B)
Without any authority
C)
With or without warrant as per the Act
D)
Never
Under the Mizoram Liquor Prohibition (MLP) Act 2019, Enforcement Officers are granted specific powers to ensure the effective prohibition of liquor. While a search warrant issued by a competent court is the standard legal procedure for searches, the Act provides for 'emergency' or 'reasonable belief' clauses. Specifically, if an officer has reason to believe that a delay in obtaining a warrant would lead to the destruction of evidence or the escape of an offender, they are empowered to conduct searches and seizures without a warrant. Therefore, the authority to search and seize exists both with a warrant (standard procedure) and without a warrant (under specific conditions defined in the Act). Option (a) is too restrictive, (b) is legally incorrect as authority must be derived from the Act, and (d) is factually wrong.
Punishment under Section 20 relates to:
A)
Cocaine
B)
Cannabis-related offences
C)
Prescription drugs
D)
LSD
Option B is correct: Cannabis-related offences.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Section 8 deals with:
A)
Manufacturing of liquor
B)
Punishment for possession and consumption
C)
Publication of advertisement of liquor
D)
Appointment of officers
Under the Mizoram Liquor Prohibition (MLP) Act 2019, Section 8 specifically prohibits the publication of advertisements relating to liquor. This section is designed to curb the promotion and glamorization of alcohol within the state to support the overall goal of prohibition.
Breakdown of other options:
- Option (a) Manufacturing of liquor is typically dealt with under sections relating to the prohibition of manufacture (e.g., Section 3).
- Option (b) Punishment for possession and consumption is covered under separate penalty sections (e.g., Section 4 or 5 depending on the specific offense).
- Option (d) Appointment of officers is usually found in the administrative sections of the Act, dealing with the appointment of Excise Officers and their powers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Within how many days that orders passed by the Commissioner shall be appealable to the Government from the date of the order complained of.
A)
90 Days
B)
30 Days
C)
60 Days
D)
180 Days
Under the Mizoram Liquor Prohibition (MLP) Act, 2019, the legal framework for appeals against administrative orders is strictly defined to ensure timely adjudication. According to the provisions governing appeals from the orders of the Commissioner, any person aggrieved by an order passed by the Commissioner may prefer an appeal to the State Government. The statutory limitation period for filing such an appeal is 30 days from the date of the order complained of. Options a (90 days), c (60 days), and d (180 days) are incorrect as they exceed the prescribed legal timeframe stipulated in the Act.
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.
In which Section under the MLP Act 2019 you find Power of court to release certain offenders on probation?
A)
Section 42
B)
Section 30 (a)
C)
Section 24
D)
Section 54 Power of court to release certain offenders on probation
Under the Mizoram Liquor Prohibition (MLP) Act 2019, Section 54 specifically grants the court the power to release certain offenders on probation. This provision is designed to allow the judiciary to exercise discretion in cases where the offender may be reformed without the necessity of rigorous imprisonment, provided certain conditions are met. Options a, b, and c refer to different sections of the Act that deal with other administrative or penal provisions, whereas Section 54 is the designated section for probation.
Liquor stored for private use is:
A)
Legal
B)
Legal up to 5 bottles
C)
Illegal under this Act
D)
Legal on festivals
The Mizoram Liquor Prohibition (MLP) Act, 2019, is a strict prohibitionist legislation. Unlike laws in some other states that allow for a 'personal quota' or 'private consumption' limit, the MLP Act 2019 aims for total prohibition of liquor within the state of Mizoram. Under the provisions of the Act, the manufacture, sale, transport, and possession of liquor are prohibited. Therefore, storing liquor for private use is not permitted and is considered illegal under the Act, regardless of the quantity or the occasion (such as festivals).
Who has power to grant bail under this Act?
A)
Any authorised officer
B)
Gazetted Officer
C)
Magistrate
D)
Commissioner
Under the Mizoram Liquor Prohibition (MLP) Act, 2019, and in accordance with the general principles of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) which governs the procedural aspects of special state acts, the power to grant bail is a judicial function. While 'authorised officers' (such as Excise officers) have the power to arrest, search, and seize under the Act, they do not possess judicial authority to grant bail. Bail is granted by a Magistrate (either the Judicial Magistrate or the Executive Magistrate, depending on the nature of the offense and the specific provisions of the Act) after evaluating the evidence and the necessity of the accused's detention. Therefore, the Magistrate is the only authority among the options provided who has the legal power to grant bail.
Who can try offences under MLP Act 2019:
A)
Judicial Magistrate of the Second Class
B)
Judicial Magistrate of the First Class
C)
Chief Judicial Magistrate only
D)
District & Sessions Judge only
Under the Mizoram Liquor Prohibition (MLP) Act 2019, the jurisdiction for trying offences is specifically designated to ensure that the presiding officer has the necessary legal authority to impose the penalties (fines and imprisonment) prescribed by the Act. According to the legal framework of the MLP Act 2019, offences under this Act are triable by a Judicial Magistrate of the First Class (JMFC).
- Option (a) is incorrect because a Judicial Magistrate of the Second Class generally lacks the sentencing power required for the penalties stipulated under the MLP Act.
- Option (c) is incorrect because while a Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) has the power to try these cases, the Act does not restrict trials to the CJM 'only'; the JMFC is the standard competent court.
- Option (d) is incorrect because the District & Sessions Judge typically handles more severe criminal cases or appeals, rather than the primary trial of liquor prohibition offences.
Who is empowered to search and seize under the Act?
A)
Any person
B)
Only police constables
C)
Village/Local Council members
D)
Authorized Enforcement Officers
Under the Mizoram Liquor Prohibition (MLP) Act, the power to search and seize is not granted to the general public or low-ranking personnel without specific authorization. While police officers may be involved, the Act specifically empowers 'Authorized Officers' or 'Enforcement Officers' (which typically include designated officers of the Excise & Narcotics Department and specifically authorized police officers) to conduct searches and seizures of prohibited liquor or related materials. Option (a) is incorrect as search and seizure are state powers. Option (b) is incorrect because constables generally act under the direction of a superior authorized officer. Option (c) is incorrect because while Local Councils have administrative roles, they do not possess statutory search and seizure powers under the MLP Act unless specifically designated as authorized officers.
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.