Specific Relief Act, 1963, Amendment & Timeline-Based MCQs (Q51–75)

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 Awesome! Here's the third batch — MCQs 51–75 focused on Amendment & Timeline-Based Questions from the Specific Relief Act, 1963 — all with answers and clear explanations, tailored for Judicial Services Exam prep.

📅 Amendment & Timeline-Based MCQs – Specific Relief Act, 1963 (Q51–75)

Q51. In which year was the Specific Relief Act enacted?

A) 1958
B) 1963 ✅
C) 1974
D) 1987

✅ Answer: B
📘 Explanation: The Act was passed in 1963 (Act No. 47 of 1963) and came into force in 1964.

Q52. The Specific Relief Act came into force on:

A) 1 January 1964
B) 1 March 1964 ✅
C) 15 August 1965
D) 26 January 1964

✅ Answer: B
📘 Explanation: The Act came into force on 1st March, 1964 as per Central Government notification.

Q53. Major amendments were made to the Act in which year?

A) 1996
B) 2005
C) 2018 ✅
D) 2021

✅ Answer: C
📘 Explanation: The Act was significantly amended by the Specific Relief (Amendment) Act, 2018 to promote ease of doing business.

Q54. After the 2018 amendment, specific performance under Section 10 is:

A) Discretionary
B) Not allowed
C) Mandatory unless barred ✅
D) Allowed only in High Courts

✅ Answer: C
📘 Explanation: Section 10 was amended to make specific performance mandatory, unless excluded under Section 14 or 16.

Q55. Substituted performance was introduced in:

A) Original 1963 Act
B) Amendment Act, 2018 ✅
C) Amendment Act, 1974
D) Arbitration Act, 1996

✅ Answer: B
📘 Explanation: Section 20 (Substituted performance) was introduced by the 2018 amendment.

Q56. Which of the following was added in 2018 to fast-track infrastructure contracts?

A) Section 14A
B) Section 20A ✅
C) Section 26
D) Section 24

✅ Answer: B
📘 Explanation: Section 20A prohibits injunctions in contracts relating to infrastructure projects.

Q57. What does Section 20C provide after the 2018 amendment?

A) Compensation for breach
B) Cancellation of deeds
C) Expeditious disposal of suits ✅
D) Rectification of title

✅ Answer: C
📘 Explanation: Section 20C mandates that suits be disposed of within 12 months from the date of summons.

Q58. The term "Special Courts" under the Specific Relief Act was added in which section?

A) Section 20
B) Section 20B ✅
C) Section 21
D) Section 18

✅ Answer: B
📘 Explanation: Section 20B was introduced in 2018 for Special Courts to handle infrastructure-related suits.

Q59. Which of the following sections was repealed by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1974?

A) Section 14A
B) Section 43 and 44 ✅
C) Section 31
D) Section 36

✅ Answer: B
📘 Explanation: Sections 43 and 44 were repealed by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1974.

Q60. Before the 2018 amendment, granting specific performance was primarily:

A) Prohibited
B) Mandatory
C) Discretionary ✅
D) Arbitrary

✅ Answer: C
📘 Explanation: Before the amendment, specific performance was discretionary as per the court’s judgment.

Q61. The Specific Relief Act was extended to Jammu and Kashmir after abrogation of Article 370 in:

A) 2018
B) 2019 ✅
C) 2020
D) 2017

✅ Answer: B
📘 Explanation: Post abrogation of Article 370 in 2019, the Act was made applicable to J&K.

Q62. Which section was added in 2018 to allow courts to appoint experts?

A) Section 14A ✅
B) Section 10
C) Section 18
D) Section 21

✅ Answer: A
📘 Explanation: Section 14A was added to empower courts to engage experts in suits requiring technical input.

Q63. As per 2018 amendment, injunction cannot be granted if it delays:

A) Education reforms
B) Government notices
C) Infrastructure projects ✅
D) Corporate mergers

✅ Answer: C
📘 Explanation: Section 20A bars injunctions in contracts related to infrastructure projects.

Q64. Which schedule was introduced in the 2018 amendment?

A) Schedule of Civil Rights
B) Schedule of Projects and Infrastructure ✅
C) Schedule of Damages
D) Schedule of Definitions

✅ Answer: B
📘 Explanation: A Schedule listing categories of infrastructure projects was introduced with Sections 20A and 41(ha).

Q65. Maximum extension period allowed under Section 20C for suit disposal is:

A) 3 months
B) 6 months ✅
C) 9 months
D) 12 months

✅ Answer: B
📘 Explanation: Section 20C allows one extension of up to 6 months beyond the original 12-month period.

Q66. What replaced the phrase “may be enforced at the discretion of the court” in Section 10 (2018)?

A) “shall not be enforced”
B) “shall be enforced by the court” ✅
C) “is voidable”
D) “may be stayed by court”

✅ Answer: B
📘 Explanation: Section 10 now says that specific performance shall be enforced, making it mandatory.

Q67. Section 16 was amended to clarify that plaintiff must:

A) Offer damages only
B) Make payment in advance
C) Prove readiness and willingness ✅
D) Submit expert testimony

✅ Answer: C
📘 Explanation: Section 16 was amended to require proof of readiness and willingness, not just an averment.

Q68. Which section was inserted to handle contracts by LLPs in mergers?

A) Section 15 (fa) ✅
B) Section 10A
C) Section 23A
D) Section 18B

✅ Answer: A
📘 Explanation: Section 15(fa) was inserted to allow enforcement by amalgamated LLPs.

Q69. The expression “Infrastructure Project” was added for the purpose of which Sections?

A) Section 10, 16
B) Section 20A, 20B, and 41(ha) ✅
C) Section 26 and 27
D) Section 31 and 32

✅ Answer: B
📘 Explanation: “Infrastructure project” is defined for the purposes of Sections 20A, 20B, and 41(ha).

Q70. Infrastructure sectors in the 2018 amendment include:

A) Transport
B) Energy
C) Water, Communication
D) All of the above ✅

✅ Answer: D
📘 Explanation: The Schedule covers infrastructure sectors like transport, energy, water, telecom, etc.

Q71. Which of the following is not included in the infrastructure sub-sectors in the Schedule?

A) Ports
B) Airports
C) Animal Husbandry ✅
D) Railways

✅ Answer: C
📘 Explanation: Animal Husbandry is not listed as an infrastructure sub-sector.

Q72. What is the objective of the 2018 amendment to the Specific Relief Act?

A) Empower criminal courts
B) Promote ease of doing business ✅
C) Increase discretion of courts
D) Abolish specific performance

✅ Answer: B
📘 Explanation: The 2018 amendment was passed to boost investor confidence and business efficiency.

Q73. The 2018 amendment applies to:

A) Past cases only
B) Prospective contracts ✅
C) Criminal trials
D) Administrative tribunals

✅ Answer: B
📘 Explanation: Amendments generally apply to prospective contracts unless specifically made retrospective.

Q74. The amendment that introduced negative agreements (S. 42) was part of:

A) 1963 Act ✅
B) 2002 Amendment
C) 2018 Amendment
D) 2021 Notification

✅ Answer: A
📘 Explanation: Section 42 on negative agreements was present in the original 1963 Act.

Q75. The power to amend the infrastructure project schedule lies with:

A) High Court
B) Central Government ✅
C) State Government
D) Planning Commission

✅ Answer: B
📘 Explanation: Section 20A(2) authorizes the Central Government to amend the Schedule.

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