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The Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996

1. In a case relating to arbitration, the arbitral award was remitted

under section 16 of the Arbitration Act, 1940. The date of award was
1st June, 1992. The Arbitration and Conciliation Act came into force on
22 August, 1996. The validity of award can be challenged under the

A. Limitation Act, 1963

B. General Clauses Act, 1897
C. Arbitration Act, 1940
D. Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 only.
2. Which of the following model law was used by the Indian Arbitration
and conciliation Act 1996?
A. Constitution of India
B. Guidelines of Supreme Court of India
C. European Commercial Arbitration Procedure
D. UNCITRAL, 1985.

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3. Which among the following is the main objective of the Arbitration
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Act, 1996?
A. To comprehensively cover international commercial arbitration
B. To ensure that arbitral tribunal within the limits of court’s
jurisdiction
C. To minimize the supervisory role of courts in the arbitral
process
D. none of the above
4. The power of court to refer parties for arbitration would and must
necessarily include, imply and inhere in it
A. the power and jurisdiction to advise the parties
B. the power and jurisdiction to review the award

C. the power and jurisdiction to appoint the arbitrator

D. the power and jurisdiction to call for another arbitrator.

5. Part I of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 applies where

A. the place of arbitration is in India

B. the place of arbitration is outside India, but is in Asia

C. the place of arbitration is outside India, but is in Europe

D. the place of arbitration is anywhere in the world.

6. An arbitral award made under Part l of the Arbitration and

Conciliation Act, 1996 shall be considered as a

A. domestic award

B. foreign award
C. general award

D. international award.
7. In the matters governed by Part I of the Arbitration and Conciliation

Act, 1996
A. a judicial authority can intervene generally

B. a judicial authority shall not intervene under any circumstances

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in this Part

D. either (a) or (c).

8. Arbitral proceedings commence

A. on the date on which a request for a dispute to be referred to

arbitration is received by the respondent

B. on the date when the respondent gives consent to the

appointment of the arbitrator

C. on the date when the arbitrator issues notice of the parties

D. on the date when the statement of claim and written submission

of defence is made.
9. The provisions of 1996 Act have to be interpreted being unin uenced

by principles underlying under 1940 Act. This observation was laid

down in:
A. M.M.T.C. Ltd. v. Sterlite Industries (India) Ltd, AIR 1997 SC 605

B. Sundamm Finace Ltd. v. N.E.P.C. India Ltd., AIR 1999 SC 565.

C. Olympus Super Structures Pvt. Ltd. v. Meemz Vijay Khetan, AIR

1999 SC 2102.
D. Orma Impex Pvt. Ltd. v. Nissuri Arb. Pte. Ltd., AIR 1999 SC 2871.

10. The validity of an arbitration agree-ment does not depend on the

number of arbitrators speci ed therein, as the Act does not suggest

the requirement of the number of arbitrators for an arbitration

agreement’: this was laid down in:

A. Orma Impex Pvt. Ltd. v. Nissuri Arb. Pte Ltd., AIR 1999 SC 2871

B. Olympus Super Structures Pvt. Ltd. v. Meena Vijay Khetan, AIR

1999 SC 2102

C. M.M.T.C. Ltd. v. Sterlite Industris (India) Ltd., AIR 1997 SC 605

D. none of the above.

11. An arbitrator:
A. is chosen and paid by the disputant
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is not repugnant to public policy

C. only (a) is correct

D. both (a) and (b) are correct.

12. An arbitral award:

A. must be connected with the subject-matter of the dispute

arbitrated

B. must be founded on principle of trust

C. both (a) and (b) are correct

D. only (a) is correct

13. An arbitral award

A. has to be in writing but need not be signed

B. has to be in writing and signed by the members of the arbitral

tribunal

C. may be oral

D. either (a) or (b) or (c).

14. An arbitral award

A. must state the reasons upon which it is based

B. must state the reasons upon which it is based only when the

parties have agreed for the same

C. need not state the reason upon which it is based

D. may state or may not state the reasons upon which it is based as
per discretion of the members of the arbitral tribunal.

15. After the arbitral award is made, each party shall be delivered

A. the original award

B. a signed copy of the award

C. a photocopy of the award

D. an unsigned copy of the award.

16. A sum directed to be paid by an arbitral award shall carry interest

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payment
B. @ 12% per annum from the date of the award till the date of

payment

C. 18% per annum from the date of the award till the date of

payment
D. 24 % per annum from the date of the award till the date of

payment.

17. Finality to arbitral awards within meaning of section 35 of the

Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 shall

A. not be binding on parties

B. be binding on government authority

C. be binding on rst party only

D. be binding on the parties and person claiming under them

respectively.

18. An arbitral award shall be enforced in the same manner as if it were a

decree of

A. local authority
B. the court

C. the tribunal

D. both (b) and (c).

19. An arbitral award becomes enforceable when

A. the time for making an application for setting aside the arbitral
award has expired and no such application has been made

B. an application for setting aside the arbitral award has been

refused

C. either (a) or (b)

D. neither (a) nor (b).

20. Which of the following in the correct statement

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substantive provisions of the Act or against the terms of the

contract
B. an arbitral award can be set aside if the arbitral tribunal has not

followed the mandatory procedure prescribed under the Act

C. an arbitral award can be set aside if it is contrary to fundamental

policy of Indian law, or the interest of India, or justice or

morality

D. all of the above.

21. Which one of the following is incorrect statement:

A. an arbitral award is a contract

B. an arbitral award must be in writing and signed.

C. an arbitral award includes an interim award.

D. none of the above.

22. To invoke international commercial arbitration it is necessary that at

least one of the parties is:

A. a body corporate which is incorporated in any country other than

India
B. Government of a foreign country

C. an individual who is a national of, or habitually resident in any

country other than India.
D. all of the above.

23. Private arbitration is also described as:

A. integral arbitration

B. consensual arbitration
C. domestic arbitration
D. none of the above.

24. Ad-hoc arbitration can be sought:

A. when the parties involved in commercial transaction choose to

incorporate arbitration clause as a part of agreement to refer

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B. when a dispute that arose between the parties to a business

transaction could not be settled through mediation or
conciliation

C. when the parties agree to submit to arbitration ‘all or any’

di erences which have arisen or may arise
D. only (b) and (c).

25. Statutory arbitration is:

A. imposed on the parties by operation of law

B. a compulsory arbitration
C. where consent of the parties is not necessary
D. all of the above.

26. Which is correct statement:

A. Institutional arbitration has its own set of rules.
B. Indian Council of Arbitration is the apex body

C. the rules may provide for domestic or international arbitration

or for both

D. all of the above.

27. Which is incorrect statement:
A. Arbitrator is a person to whom the matters in the dispute are

submitted by the parties

B. the Arbitral Tribunal can make law of its own
C. the Arbitral Tribunal is the creature of an agreement

D. both (b) and (c) are incorrect.

28. Court under section 2(1)(e), Arbitration and Conciliation Act means

A. Court of Small Causes

B. Principal Civil Court and Civil Court of an inferior grade
C. Principal Civil Court of original jurisdiction

D. all of the above.

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29. A ‘party’ within the meaning of section 2, Arbitration & Conciliation
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Act, 1996 means

A. party to the contract

B. party to the arbitration agreement

C. party to the suit/ proceedings

D. either (a) or (b) or (c).

30. The de nition of ‘Arbitral Tribunal’ under the Arbitration and
Conciliation Act, 1996 means

A. sole arbitrator or a panel of arbitrators

B. sole arbitrator only

C. panel of arbitrators only

D. presiding o cer.
31. The arbitral tribunal may arrange for administrative assistance

A. with the consent of the parties

B. with the consent of the claimant
C. without the consent of the parties

D. of its own, irrespective of the consent of the parties.

32. The arbitral tribunal may arrange for administrative assistance by a

suitable
A. institution
B. person

C. either institution or person

D. neither (a) nor (b).
33. A written statement of the reasons for the challenge to the arbitral

tribunal has to be sent

A. on becoming aware of the constitution of the arbitral tribunal

B. on becoming aware of the reasons of challenge after the

appointment of the arbitrator
C. either (a) or (b)

D. neither (a) nor (b).

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34. A written statement of the reasons for the challenge to the arbitral
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tribunal has to be sent within

A. 15 days of becoming aware of the constitution or the reasons
B. 30 days of becoming aware of the constitution or the reasons

C. 7 days of becoming aware of the constitution or the reasons

D. 60 days of becoming aware of the constitution or the reasons

35. The arbitral tribunal has the jurisdiction to rule

A. on its own jurisdiction
B. on objections as to the existence of the arbitration agreement

C. on objection as to the validity of the arbitration agreement

D. all of the above.
36. A plea questioning the jurisdiction of the arbitral tribunal

A. must be raised before or at the time of submission of statement

of defence

B. may be raised after the submission of the statement of defence

C. can be raised at any time before the conclusion of arbitral
proceedings

D. can be raised at any time before the making of arbitral award.

37. A party shall be precluded from raising the question of jurisdiction of

arbitral tribunal
A. where he has appointed the arbitrator.
B. where ' he has participated in the appointment of the arbitrator

C. both (a) and (b)

D. neither (a) nor (b).
38. During the arbitral proceedings the arbitral tribunal

A. can make interim award

B. may require a party to provide appropriate security

C. both (a) and (b)

D. either (a) or (b).
39. The arbitral tribunal has the jurisdiction to
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B. award interest on the whole of the money Only

C. award interest on part of the money only

D. either (b) or (c).
40. The expression ‘Arbitration agreement’ under section 7 of Arbitration

and Conciliation Act, 1996 means

A. any agreement which have arisen under the Arbitration Act of

1940
B. any agreement to submit to arbitration all or certain disputes
which have arisen or which may arise between them in respect

of a de ned legal relationship, contractual or not.

C. any agreement to submit to arbitration certain disputes of civil
nature

D. any agreement to submit to arbitration certain disputes of

criminal nature.

41. The expression ‘International Commercial Arbitration’ has been

de ned in:
A. section 2(1)(e)

B. section 2(1)(g)
C. section 2(1)(f)

D. none of the above.

42. Which is incorrect statement:
A. 'Court' means principal Civil Court of original jurisdiction in a

district.
B. 'Court' also includes any court of a grade inferior to principal
Civil Court or any Small Causes Court

C. 'Court' also includes High Court in exercise of its ordinary

original civil jurisdiction

D. none of the above.

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43. The word ‘arbitration’ in 1996 Act connotes the same meaning as
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contained in:
A. Article 2(d) of Model Law of UNCITRAL

B. Article 2(b) of Model Law of UNCITRAL

C. Article 2(a) of Model Law of UNCITRAL
D. none of above.

44. The arbitrator in case of international commercial arbitration is

appointed by:

A. Parties themselves
B. Attorney-General of India
C. Chief Justice of India

D. Judge of the Supreme Court

E. both (a) and (c).
45. The members of Statutory Arbitral Tribunals are appointed by:

A. parties themselves
B. State.

C. Centre
D. none of the above.
46. Which is incorrect statement:

A. Arbitration agreement is a kind of contract

B. Parties to the arbitration must be legal persons
C. Arbitration agreement recognises verbal agreement

D. both (b) and (c) are incorrect.

47. The pendency of any arbitral ‘proceeding is not a pre—condition in

exercise of power by court. The court may grant interim relief before
or during arbitral proceedings or at anytime after making of the
arbitral award before it is enforced. It was held in case of

A. Om Prakash v. State of Littar Pradesh, AIR 2010 Uttra 64

B. Globe Co-generation Power Ltd. v. Shri Hirenyakeshi Sahkari

Karkhana Niyamit, AIR 2005 Kant 94.

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D. none of the above.

48. Which is incorrect statement: Arbitration agreement should be in
writing

A. Arbitration agreement should be in writing

B. Arbitration agreement can be in the form of a seperate
agreement.
C. The Act does not require that it should be signed by both the

parties
D. none of the above.
49. Which article of the Constitution of India authorises the government
to enter into an arbitration agreement:
A. Art. 235

B. Art. 299
C. Art. 39
D. both (a) and (c).
50. Under section 7, Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, an arbitration
agreement
A. shall be in writing

B. may be oral
C. either in writing or oral
D. neither in writing nor oral.
51. Reference in a contract to a document containing an arbitration
clause

A. does not constitute an arbitration agreement

B. constitutes an arbitration agreement if the contract is in
writing and the reference is such as to make that arbitration
clause part of the contract
C. constitutes an arbitration agreement where the contract though

oral, the reference is such as to make that arbitration clause part

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D. either (b) or (c).

52. Under section 7, Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, an arbitration
agreement shall be in writing if it is contained in
A. a document signed by the parties
B. an exchange of letters, telex, telegrams or other means of

telecommunication which provide a record of the agreement

C. an exchange of statements of claim and defence in which the
existence of the agreement is alleged by one party and not
denied by the other party
D. either (a) or (b) or (c).
53. Scope and object of section 8 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act,

1996
A. the same as that of section 34 of the Arbitration Act, 1940
B. di erent from that of section 34 of the Arbitration Act, 1940
C. same or di erent from that of section 34 of the Arbitration Act,
1940, depending on the facts and circumstances of the case

D. either (a) or (c).

54. An application for referring the parties to arbitration under section 8,
Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, must be accompanied by
A. the original arbitration agreement or a photocopy thereof
B. the original arbitration agreement or a duly certi ed copy

thereof
C. a duly certi ed copy of the arbitration agreement or a photocopy
thereof
D. the original arbitration agreement only. Once an application
under section 8,
55. Arbitration and Conciliation Act for referring the parties to

arbitration is allowed, the proceedings in which the application was

made are liable to be
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B. adjourned sine die

C. dismissed as not maintainable
D. either (a) or (b).
56. The provision of section 8, Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 are

A. pre-emptory
B. directory
C. discretionary
D. optional.
57. Section 8, Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996

A. bars the court from referring the parties to arbitration once the
party has submitted his statement
B. does not. bar the court from referring the parties to arbitration
after submission of his statement, where the party who has
brought the action does not object

C. does not bar the court from referring the parties to arbitration
after submission of his statement, irrespective of whether the
party who has brought the action has any objection to it or not
D. only (a), and not (b) or (c).
58. An application under section 8, Arbitration and Conciliation Act,
1996, contemplates

A. a matter pending before the Court

B. a matter pending before a quasi-judicial authority
C. a matter pending before an administrative authority
D. either (a) or (b) or (c).
59. Section 9 of 1996 Act is identical to:

A. section 41(b) of 1940 Act

B. section 40 of 1940 Act
C. section 39 of 1940 Act
D. none of the above.
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60. Section 9 of 1996 Act deals with:
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A. interim measures by the court

B. discretionary powers of the court

C. both (a) and (b)

D. none of the above.
61. While considering the grant of interim measures, the Court may see
whether:
A. the applicant has made primafacie case
B. the balance of convenience is in his favour

C. he would su er irreparable injury if such measures are not

granted.
D. all of the above.
62. Under section 9, interim measures by the court does not include:
A. appointment of a guardian for a minor or a person of unsound

mind for purposes of arbitral proceedings

B. appointment of receiver
C. securing the amount in dispute in arbitration
D. none of the above.
63. The court has a jurisdiction to entertain an application for interim

measures:
A. either before arbitral proceeding or after making of the arbitral
award
B. before the arbitral award is enforced
C. can exercise power suo motu

D. both (a) and (b).

64. In case of three arbitrators, the ‘third arbitrator’ shall act as:
A. an umpire
B. a Presiding Arbitrator
C. sole arbitrator
D. none of the above.
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65. An arbitration agreement specifying even number of arbitrators
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cannot be a sole ground to render arbitration agreement invalid’—

this was laid down in:

A. Grid corporation of Orissa Ltd. v. Indian Charge Chrome, AIR
1998 SC 1761
B. K.K. Modi v. KN. Modi, AIR 1998 SC 1297
C. M.M.T.C. Ltd. v. Sterlite Industries (India) Ltd., AIR 1997 SC 605

D. Sandaram Finance Ltd. v. N.E.P.C. India Ltd., AIR 1999 SC 565.

66. The ‘Presiding Arbitrator’ is appointed by:
A. parties to the arbitration agreement
B. the appointed arbitrator by each party
C. the Court

D. either (a) or (b) or (c).

67. The appointment of arbitrator/arbitrators, can be made:
A. by the parties
B. by designated authority
C. by arbitral institution

D. either (a) or (b) or (c).

68. The parties to the arbitration agreement shall appoint arbitrator
within:
A. thirty days
B. sixty days
C. forty days

D. ninety days
69. Which is the incorrect statement: The High Court before appointing
an arbitrator, shall have due regard to
A. quali cations required of the arbitrators by the agreement of the
parties

B. nationality of the arbitrator

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of an impartial arbitrator.
D. none of the above.
70. Under section 10, Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, the parties
are free to determine the number of ' arbitrators, provided that such

number
A. does not exceed three
B. does not exceed ve
C. does not exceed seven
D. is not an even number.
71. Where the parties fail to provide for an odd number of arbitrators, the

arbitral tribunal shall consist of

A. three arbitrators
B. ve arbitrators
C. sole arbitrator
D. either (a) or (b) or (c).

72. Under section 11, Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, a person for
being an arbitrator
A. must be an Indian national
B. must be an Indian citizen
C. may be a person of any nationality

D. may be a person of any nationality, except an alien enemy.

73. In an arbitration by three arbitrators where the parties fail to agree
upon appointment of arbitrators, under section 11, Arbitration and
Conciliation Act, 1996
A. each party shall appoint one, and the two appointed arbitrators

shall appoint the third arbitrator

B. the claimant shall appoint two arbitrators and the disputant
shall appoint one

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shall appoint one

D. all the three, to be appointed by the Court.
74. Under section 11, Arbitration and Conciliation Act, the arbitrator has

to be appointed
A. within 30 days of the arbitration agreement
B. within 30 days of arising of the dispute
C. within 30 days of failure to resolve the dispute of their own
D. within 30 days from the receipt of request for appointment of

arbitrator from the other party.

75. In the case of appointment of sole or third arbitrator in an
international commercial arbitration, a person
A. who is of the nationality of the claimant may be appointed as
arbitrator

B. who is of the nationality of the disputant may be appointed as an

arbitrator
C. who is of any nationality irrespective of the nationalities of the
parties may be appointed as an arbitrator
D. who is of a nationality other than the nationalities of the parties
may be appointed as an arbitrator.

76. A party.....
A. cannot challenge an arbitrator appointed by him
B. may challenge an arbitrator appointed by him for reason of
which he becomes aware after the appointment has been made
C. may challenge an arbitrator appointed by him for reason known

to him before the appointment is made

D. may challenge an arbitrator appointed by him irrespective of the
reasons being known to him before the appointment or
becoming aware of the reasons after the appointment has been
made.
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section 11(6) of 1996 Act by the Chief Justice or his designate is:

A. a judicial order
B. an administrative order
C. an interim order
D. none of the above.
78. Section 12 of Arbitration and Concilation Act, 1996 deals with

A. procedure ‘for arbitration

B. grounds for challange to Arbitrator
C. nality of award l
D. none of the above.
79. Section 12(3) provides the ground for challenging to the arbitrator
when:

A. he is not independent or impartial

B. he is a foreign national
C. he is not quali ed as per agreement between the parties
D. both (a) and (c).
80. Under section 11 of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, an

arbitrator can be
A. a person or a arbitrator of any previous disputes
B. a person of concerned State
C. a person of Indian origin only
D. a person of any nationality.

81. Section 13 of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 lays down:

A. the termination of mandate of arbitrator
B. the procedure for challenging an arbitration
C. powers of arbitral tribunal
D. none of the above.
82. Where there is a challenge to arbitrator under any procedure agreed

upon by the parties, the Arbitral Tribunal shall

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B. appoint any other arbitrator at its own discretion

C. not continue the arbitral proceedings
D. continue the arbitral proceedings and shall decide on the
challenge.
83. The mandate of an arbitrator shall terminate

A. when he withdraws from his o ce for any reason

B. when he becomes de jure or defacto unable to act without undue
delay
C. when the parties have agreed to terminate arbitrator's authority
D. all of the above.

84. When the mandate of an arbitrator terminate

A. no other arbitrator shall be appointed
B. a substituted arbitrator shall be appointed
C. the matter shall be sent to the court
D. the dispute shall remain undecided by the Arbitrators.

85. The Arbitral Tribunal shall rule

A. at the direction of court
B. on its own discretion
C. at the instruction of parties
D. as per provisions of General Clauses Act, 1897:
86. The party applying for the enforcement of a foreign award shall,

produce before the court

A. original award or a copy thereof authenticated by law of the
country
B. original agreement for arbitration or a duly certi ed copy
thereof

C. such evidence as may be necessary to prove that the award is a

foreign award
D. all of the above.
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87. The Arbitral Tribunal may
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A. appoint o_ne or more experts to report to it on speci c issues

to be determined by itself
B. appoint only one expert to report to it on speci c issues to be

determined by the arbitral Tribunal

C. appoint a Court Receiver to report speci c issues
D. may appoint Court Commissioners to report speci c issues.
88. Which is incorrect statement:
A. the arbitral tribunal is bound by Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
B. the arbitral tribunal is bound by Indian Evidence Act, 1872

C. both (a) and (b) are incorrect

D. none of the above.
89. The provision which provides for mutual settlement of dispute by
parties before the arbitral tribunal is laid down under:
A. section 24

B. section 30
C. section 29
D. section 27.
90. The arbitral tribunal may by order terminate the arbitral proceedings
when:

A. when parties have mutually agreed to seek termination of

arbitral proceedings
B. when the claimant withdraws his disputed case and which is not
objected by the respondent
C. when the arbitral Tribunal thinks it is impossible to continue

proceedings
D. all of the above.
91. Where the challenge to the arbitrator is not successful
A. the arbitral Tribunal shall stay the proceedings giving
opportunity to the party to take appropriate legal proceedings
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B. the arbitral Tribunal shall continue the arbitral proceedings but

shall not make an arbitral award till the disposal of proceedings,

if any, initiated by the party challenging the arbitration against

the said order
C. the arbitral Tribunal shall continue the arbitral proceedings
and make the award
D. the arbitral Tribunal shall continue the proceedings only with

the consent of the party who has challenged the arbitrator.

92. The expression ‘costs’ under section 31 means reasonable costs
relating to:
A. fees and expenses of the arbitrators
B. administration fees of the institution supervising the arbitration

C. only (a)
D. both (a) and (b).
93. Under section 32, the principle of res judicata is applicable in:
A. a case having reference to an arbitral Tribunal
B. a suit in a court of law

C. interim award made by the arbitral Tribunal

D. only (a) and (b).
94. The request for the correction or interpretation of the award by the
arbitral Tribunal has to be made by the party:
A. within sixty days
B. within thirty days

C. within ninety days

D. none of the above.
95. Section 34 of 1996 Act is analogous to:
A. section 30 of 1940 Act
B. section 28 of 1940 Act

C. section 32 of 1940 Act

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96. The provision for setting a side the arbitral award is laid down under:
A. section 32 of the Act
B. section 36 of the Act
C. section 34 of the Act
D. none of the above.

97. An arbitral award may be set aside by the court if:

A. the arbitral award is in con ict with the public policy of India
B. the subject-matter of dispute is not capable of settlement by

arbitration under the law for the time being in force

C. both (a) and (b) are incorrect
D. both (a) and (b) are correct.
98. An application for setting aside an arbitral award must be made by the
party after receiving the award within:
A. three months
B. thirty days
C. ninety days
D. forty days.
99. The delay in making an application for setting aside the arbitral
award under section 34

A. cannot be condoned
B. can be condoned for a maximum period of 30 days
C. can be condoned for a maximum period of 60 days
D. can be condoned for a maximum period of 90 days.
100. For condonation of delay -in making an application for setting aside
the arbitral award
A. section 34 of the Act is complete in itself
B. section 5 of the Limitation Act, 1963 is applicable
C. both (a) and (b)
D. neither (a) nor (b).
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101. Delay in making an application for setting aside the arbitral award
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A. can be condoned under section 5 of Limitation Act

B. cannot be condoned by invoking section 5 of Limitation Act
C. may be condoned under section 5 of Limitation Act as per
discertion of the court
D. only (a) and not (b) or (c).
102. Which of the following is incorrect statement

A. the e ect of award being set aside is no longer enforceable by

law
B. the setting aside of an award acts as a bar to subsequent arbitral
proceeding on the same dispute
C. the setting aside of an arbitral award invalidates the arbitral
agreement
D. none of the above
103. Under section 34, misconduct in proceeding means:
A. proceeding ex prlrte without su cient cause
B. improper rejection of evidence
C. both (a) and (b)

D. only (a).
104. ‘Personal misconduct’ connotes:
A. bias
B. bribery
C. having interest in the subject-matter of reference
D. all of the above.
105. Which is incorrect statement:
A. an award of an arbitral tribunal can be set aside partly.
B. the arbitral tribunal may by order terminate the arbitral
proceedings

C. an arbitral award shall be made in writing and shall be signed by

the members of the arbitral tribunal
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106. Right of action which is extinguished by the death of a person

includes:
A. suit for damages for wrongful arrest
B. suit for speci c performance of contract
C. right of damages for defamation

D. only (a) and (c).

107. Section 39 deals with:
A. costs of arbitration
B. fees for the arbitrators
C. unpaid costs of arbitration
D. none of the above.
108. Which of the following is incorrect statement:
A. Revision application is not maintainable against appellate order,
B. the orders of arbitral tribunals are appealable
C. any right to appeal to the Supreme Court is not prohibited

D. none of the above.

109. Section 38 deals with:
A. unpaid costs of arbitration
B. xation of the costs of an arbitration
C. both (a) and (b)
D. none of the above.
110. Section 41 deals with:
A. provision in case of insolvency
B. provision in case of death
C. provision in case of minor
D. none of the above.

111. Section 43 deals with:

A. jurisdiction
B. limitation
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D. none of the above.

112. The expression ‘foreign award’ is de ned under:
A. section 41

B. section 42
C. section 44
D. section 40.
113. Foreign award’ implies:
A. where one of the parties is foreign national
B. where the award is made in foreign country
C. where subject matter deals with international trade
D. all of the above.
114. Which of the following is incorrect statement:
A. The New York Convention shall apply to the arbitral awards
made in state where their recognition and enforcement is sought

B. The New York Convention shall apply to arbitral awards not

considered as domestic awards’ where their recognition and
enforcement is sought
C. both (a) and (b)
D. none of the above.
115. Foreign award’ under section 44 means:
A. that the award must have been made on or after 11th day of
October 1960.
B. that the award must have been made after 28th day of ]uly 1924
C. that the award must have been made on or after 12th day of

December 1971
D. none of the above.
116. The enforcement of a foreign award may be refused if:
A. the party against whom the award is invoked was not given
proper notice of the appointment of the arbitrator
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of India
C. none of the above

D. both (a) and (b).

117. Section 48 lays down the provision for:
A. foreign award
B. power of judicial authority to refer parties to arbitration
C. binding e ect of foreign award
D. conditions for enforcement of foreign awards.
118. Under section 48, ‘contrary to public policy of ‘ India’ connotes:
A. interests of India
B. justice or morality
C. fundamental policy of Indian Law

D. all of the above.

119. Section 53 has limited application because:
A. it applies to the jurisdiction of di erent parties to the New York
Convention
B. it applies to the jurisdiction of di erent parties to the Geneva
Convention
C. it applies to the jurisdiction of domestic land
D. none of the above.
120. Section 53 talks about the arbitration agreement:
A. in general
B. in speci c

C. in simplicitor
D. none of the above.
121. Part II of the Act deals with:
A. New York Convention awards
B. Geneva Conventions
C. Conciliation
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122. Part III of the Act deals with:

A. Geneva Conventions
B. Conciliation
C. UNCITRAL
D. New York Convention awards
123. Part I of the Act deals with:
A. Domestic Arbitration
B. New York Convention awards
C. UNCITRAL
D. none of the above.
124. Section 61 is in pattern of:

A. UNCITRAL Conciliation Rules

B. Arbitration (Protocol and Convention) Act, 1937
C. Geneva Convention
D. none of the above.
125. Which of the following is incorrect statement:
A. like arbitration, conciliation is also another means of setting
disputes
B. like arbitration, prior agreement in writing is required in
conciliation
C. like arbitration, third person is chosen by the parties to resolve

the disputes
D. none of the above.
126. Conciliation proceedings are incorporated under:
A. section 61 to 81 of Part III of the Act
B. section 60 to 81 of Part III of the Act
C. section 59 to 86 of Part III of the Act
D. none of the above.
127. Part III of the Act, shows the importance of:
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B. involuntary conciliation
C. directive conciliation
D. none of the above.
128. Which of the following is incorrect statement:
A. conciliation is a process where one party of dispute initiates and
other party assents to adopt.
B. conciliation is a method of settlement.
C. conciliation applies to contractual dispute only
D. none of the above.

129. Which one of the following is incorrect statement:

A. conciliation means settling of disputes without litigation
B. the conciliators do not engage in any formal hearing
C. the party comes to settlement only when the award is made by
the conciliator
D. none of the above.
130. The conciliation proceedings:
A. can be used as evidence in any judicial proceedings
B. can be used as evidence only in the arbitral proceedings
C. can be used as evidence only on the discretion of the judge or
arbitrator

D. cannot be used as evidence in any arbitral or judicial

proceedings.
131. Conciliation law is adopted on the pattern of:
A. ICADR Rules, 1996
B. Arbitration (Protocol and Convention) Act, 1937
C. UNCITRAL Rules, 1980
D. None of the above.
132. Conciliation Proceedings:
A. cannot be terminated later
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C. can be terminated by a written declaration by a party to the other

party
D. both (b) and (c).
133. Conciliation proceedings shall commence:
A. when both the parties comes to a written agreement
B. when written invitation to conciliation is made to the other
party

C. when both the parties agree for conciliation mutually

D. none of the above.
134. In Conciliation:
A. the parties come to settlement after the award of the conciliator
B. the parties come to a settlement without making of any award
by the conciliator
C. the parties come to any settlement only after the agreement ' of
settlement or conciliation is signed in front of the conciliator
D. all of the above.
135. The power and functions of the conciliator has been laid down under:
A. section 64

B. section 62
C. section 67
D. section 63.
136. The provisions for the appointment of the conciliator is laid down
under:
A. section 64
B. section 67
C. section 62
D. section 61.
137. Section 64, which provides for the procedure for the appointment of

the conciliator is enacted on the basis of:

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B. Article 4 of UNCITRAL Conciliation Rules

C. Article 3 of UNCITRAL Conciliation Rules
D. none of the above.
138. Which of the following is incorrect statement:
A. the conciliator shall assist the parties in an independent and
impartial manner

B. the conciliator can make proposals for settlement but it has to

be accompanied by the statement of reasons
C. the conciliator shall be guided by principle of objectivity,
fairness and justice
D. none of the above.
139. The conciliator is required to be bound by
A. principles of natural justice
B. Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
C. Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
D. both (a) and (c).

140. The conciliation proceedings shall be terminated:

A. by signing of the settlement agreement by the parties, on the
date of agreement
B. by written declaration of the parties and the conciliator to
terminate the conciliation proceedings on the date of declaration
C. by written declaration of the parties addressed to the conciliator
to the e ect that conciliation proceedings are terminated, on the
date of declaration
D. all of the above.
141. Termination of conciliation proceedings are laid down under:
A. section 76

B. section 74
C. section 73
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142. Section 73 lays down the provisions for:

A. costs
B. termination of conciliation proceedings
C. con dentiality

D. settlement agreement.
143. After the settlement agreement is reached between the parties to
conciliation:
A. the conciliator makes an award stating the reasons thereof
B. the conciliator shall authenticate the settlement agreement and
furnish a copy thereof
C. the conciliator shall refer the matter to the tribunal
D. none of the above
144. Section 81 of the Act lays down the provision for:
A. admissibility of evidence in other proceedings
B. role of conciliator in other proceedings

C. power of the High Court to make rules

D. none of the above.
145. The evidence which is inadmissible under section 81 is:
A. admissions made by other party in the course of the conciliation
proceedings
B. proposals made by the conciliator
C. views expressed by the conciliator in course of conciliation
proceedings
D. all of the above.
146. Section 63 deals with:

A. number of conciliators
B. appointment of conciliators
C. role of conciliators
D. none of the above.
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147. The term ‘fairness’ embodies:
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A. the concept of justice

B. the concept of equality
C. the concept of unbiasness

D. none of the above.

148. Part IV of the Act deals with:
A. Geneva Conventions
B. Costs and Expenses
C. Supplementary Provisions
D. none of the above.
149. The ‘Principle of Con dentiality’ is laid down under:
A. section 76
B. section 73
C. section 75

D. section 74.
150. The ‘Principle of Co-operation’ is laid down under:
A. section 71
B. section 70
C. section 69
D. none of the above
151. Under section 41, where a party cannot represent himself due to
insolvency, he shall be represented by:
A. O cial Assignee
B. Arbitrator himself
C. Receiver

D. both (a) and (c)

152. Which of the following is incorrect statement:
A. under section 40, the arbitration agreement shall not be
discharged by death of the party "

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the arbitral proceedings, all the legal representatives are bound

by the award
C. under section 40, the legal representatives are bound by the
award if death occurs during the course of proceedings, but
after the death a new arbitrator has to be appointed
D. none of the above.
153. Section 30 of the Act lays down the provision for:
A. mutual settlement of disputes by parties before the arbitral
Tribunal
B. form’ and content of the interim award
C. termination of the proceedings of an arbitral Tribunal
D. correction and interpretation of an arbitral Tribunal.

154. A written arbitration agreement is authentic if it is contained in:

A. a document signed by the parties
B. an exchange of letters, telex, telegrams or other means of
telecommunication which provide a record of the agreement
C. an exchange of statements of claim and defence in which the
existence of the agreement is alleged by one party and not
denied by the other
D. All the options are correct.
155. For the purpose of section 5 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act,
1996, which among the following statements are true:

A. No Judicial authority shall intervene except where provided in

the Act
B. Judicial authority shall intervene
C. Judicial authority shall intervene if Chief Justice of India intends
so
D. None of above.
156. The mandate of an arbitrator shall terminate if:
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for other reasons fails to act without undue delay

B. he withdraws from his o ce or the parties agree to the
termination of his mandate
C. both (a) and (b) are correct
D. only (b) is correct.
157. The Arbitral Tribunal shall issue an order for termination of the
arbitral proceedings where:
A. claimant withdraws his claim, unless the respondent objects to
the order and the arbitral Tribunal recognises a legitimate
interest on his part in obtaining a nal settlement of the dispute

B. the parties agree on the termination of the proceedings

C. arbitral Tribunal nals that the continuation of the proceedings
has for any other reason become unnecessary or impossible
D. All the above;
158. An appeal shall lie from which of the following orders to the court
authorised by law to hear appeals from original decrees of the court
passing the order:
A. granting or refusing to grant any measure under section 9
B. setting aside or refusing to set aside on arbitral award under
section 34
C. only (a) is correct

D. both (a) and (b) are correct.

159. The party applying for the enforcement of a foreign award shall, at
any time of the application, produce before the court-
A. the original award or a copy thereof, duly authenticated in the
manner required by law of the country in which it was made.
B. the original agreement for arbitration or a duly certi ed copy
thereof l

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foreign award
D. All the above.
160. The party applying for the enforcement of a foreign award shall, at
the time of application, produce before the court
A. the original award or a copy thereof duly authenticated in the
manner required by law of country in which it was made
B. evidence proving that the award has become nal
C. such evidence as may be necessary to prove that the conditions

under section 57(1)(a) and (c) are satis ed

D. All the above.
161. The Arbitrator in respect of escalation cost
A. has jurisdiction to proceed inherently
B. has no jurisdiction to proceed inherently
C. has to proceed only within scope of Contract Act
D. has to proceed only within scope of
162. Bar of non-registration of Firm under section 69 of Partnership Act,
does not a ect maintainability of petition under
A. section 5 of Arbitration and Conciliation Act
B. section 9 of Arbitration and Conciliation Act

C. section 10 of Arbitration and Conciliation Act

D. section 16 of Arbitration and Conciliation Act.
163. If one party is Indian Company and another is American company and
the dispute arises out of legal relationship under contract entered
between them, then such dispute falls
A. under International Commercial Arbitration within the
meaning of section 2(f) of Arbitration and Conciliation Act,
1996
B. under general arbitration within the meaning of section 2(a) of
Arbitration Act, 1940
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D. under section 5(b) of General Clauses Act, 1897.

164. Inability of lawyer to attend arbitral sitting due to illness is ground
A. for setting aside the award
B. for adjournment
C. for sending the case to court
D. for reappointment the arbitrator.
165. Inability of counsel to appear due to illness before arbitrator is a

ground covered
A. under section 30 of Arbitration Act, 1940
B. under section 34(2) of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
C. under section 30 of the Limitation Act, 1963
D. under section 31 of Arbitration and
166. Conciliation Act, 1996. Before the enactment of Arbitration and
Conciliation Act, 1996 which Act has been applicable in India for
arbitration procedure
A. The Arbitration Act, 1940
B. The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908

C. The General Clauses Act, 1897

D. none of the above.

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