MPSC State Service 2019 · GS · Question 40 of 97

Which one of the following statements is false with regard to Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill, 2018?

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AThe Bill makes specific provisions related to giving of bribes is now an offence.
BThe Bill amends various provision of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
CThe Bill incorporates the recommendations given by the 21st Law Commission headed by Justice B. S. Chauhan.Correct
DBy making citizens liable for offering a bribe to a public servant, the anti-corruption law has been brought to line with UN Convention Against Corruption.

Answer: C. The Bill incorporates the recommendations given by the 21st Law Commission headed by Justice B. S. Chauhan.

Explanation

The 2018 amendment criminalized bribe-giving and aligned the law with the UN Convention Against Corruption; the official key marks (c) as the false statement.

Source: MPSC Rajyaseva Prelims 2019 – GS Paper I (Set A), official paper

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