Arbitration & Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

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Arbitration & Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

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📊 Question Pool Structure
4 MCQs across fundamental, intermediate, and advanced concept tiers.
⚡ Recommended Pacing
45 to 60 seconds per MCQ. Flag complex problems and preserve 10 minutes for final revision.
⚖️ Scoring & Negative Marking
+1 mark per correct answer. In competitive tests with negative marking, -0.25 applies for incorrect guesses.

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Sample Question 1
Arbitration & Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Easy • Judicial Studies
Under the Arbitration Act 1940, an 'Arbitration Agreement' is defined under Section 2(a) as:
A A written agreement to submit present or future differences to arbitration, whether an arbitrator is named therein or not
B An oral compromise agreed in a police station
C A judgment delivered by an ex-judge
D A resolution passed by a chamber of commerce
✓ Correct Answer: A - A written agreement to submit present or future differences to arbitration, whether an arbitrator is named therein or not
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Section 2(a) of the Arbitration Act 1940 defines an arbitration agreement as a written agreement to submit present or future differences to arbitration, whether an arbitrator is named therein or not.
Sample Question 2
Arbitration & Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Medium • Judicial Studies
Under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act 1940, where any party to an arbitration agreement commences any legal proceedings in court against another party in respect of any matter agreed to be referred, the court may:
A Stay the proceedings, if the applicant applies before filing a written statement or taking any other steps in the proceedings
B Dismiss the arbitration agreement with fine
C Sentence the plaintiff to simple imprisonment
D Order the police to seal the commercial premises
✓ Correct Answer: A - Stay the proceedings, if the applicant applies before filing a written statement or taking any other steps in the proceedings
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Section 34 of the Arbitration Act 1940 enables a party to apply for stay of legal proceedings in court before filing written statement or taking any steps in the proceeding, compelling parties to honor the arbitration agreement.
Sample Question 3
Arbitration & Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Medium • Judicial Studies
Under Section 30 of the Arbitration Act 1940, an arbitration award can be set aside by the court on which of the following grounds?
A The arbitrator or umpire has misconducted himself or the proceedings, or the award has been improperly procured or is otherwise invalid
B The award was written on plain paper rather than parchment
C The losing party dislikes the arbitrator's signature
D The arbitrator charged an hourly fee
✓ Correct Answer: A - The arbitrator or umpire has misconducted himself or the proceedings, or the award has been improperly procured or is otherwise invalid
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Section 30 of the Arbitration Act specifies three exclusive grounds for setting aside an award: (a) that an arbitrator or umpire has misconducted himself or the proceedings, (b) that an award has been made after the issue of an order by the Court superseding the arbitration, or (c) that an award has been improperly procured or is otherwise invalid.
Sample Question 4
Arbitration & Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Medium • Judicial Studies
Under the Arbitration Act 1940, what is the statutory period within which an arbitrator must make his award under the First Schedule (unless extended by Court)?
A Within four months after entering on the reference or being called on to act
B Within thirty days
C Within one year
D Within five years
✓ Correct Answer: A - Within four months after entering on the reference or being called on to act
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Rule 3 of the First Schedule to the Arbitration Act 1940 provides that the arbitrators shall make their award within four months after entering on the reference or after having been called on to act by notice in writing.
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