Delhi Malviya Nagar Fire and Fire-Safety Law

1. Question 1Answer C

   A 3 June 2026 fire at which B&B in Malviya Nagar, Delhi killed at least 21?

   • AHaven Stays
   • BLotus Inn
   • CCorrect answer: Flourish Stays
   • DHauz Rani Lodge

   Core Trigger: A 3 June 2026 fire at Flourish Stays B&B, Malviya Nagar, Delhi killed at least 21; toll reached 22 by 7 June.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 020, point 1

2. Question 2Answer A

   For how many rooms did the B&B have permission, according to the FIR?

   • ACorrect answer: Six
   • BFour
   • CTen
   • DTwelve

   Focus Issue: The FIR says the B&B had permission for six rooms but operated many more.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 020, point 2

3. Question 3Answer D

   Which MEA spokesperson confirmed on 5 June that 13 foreigners died?

   • AS. Jaishankar
   • BArindam Bagchi
   • CVikram Misri
   • DCorrect answer: Randhir Jaiswal

   Key Persons: MEA's Randhir Jaiswal confirmed on 5 June that 13 foreigners died; owner Lavkesh Bajaj was arrested.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 020, point 3

4. Question 4Answer A

   Which body issues the National Building Code?

   • ACorrect answer: Bureau of Indian Standards
   • BNational Disaster Management Authority
   • CDelhi Fire Service
   • DCentral Public Works Department

   Key Terms: A Fire NOC certifies fire-safety compliance; the National Building Code is issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 020, point 4

5. Question 5Answer C

   Consider the statements: 1. Eight fire engines responded to the fire. 2. Over 40 people were rescued. Which is/are correct?

   • AOnly 1
   • BOnly 2
   • CCorrect answer: Both 1 and 2
   • DNeither

   Data: Eight fire engines responded and over 40 people were rescued.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 020, point 5

6. Question 6Answer A

   What charge does owner Lavkesh Bajaj face?

   • ACorrect answer: Culpable homicide not amounting to murder
   • BMurder
   • CDeath by negligence
   • DAttempt to murder

   Stakeholders: Many victims were foreigners in Delhi for medical treatment; Bajaj faces culpable homicide not amounting to murder.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 020, point 6

7. Question 7Answer C

   In which area of Malviya Nagar did the fire occur?

   • ASaket
   • BKhirki Extension
   • CCorrect answer: Hauz Rani
   • DLado Sarai

   Venue: The Hauz Rani area of Malviya Nagar, New Delhi, a densely populated, mainly residential neighbourhood.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 020, point 8

8. Question 8Answer B

   Which Amendment Act, 1992 gave urban local bodies constitutional status and added the Twelfth Schedule?

   • A73rd Amendment
   • BCorrect answer: 74th Amendment
   • C42nd Amendment
   • D86th Amendment

   Founded: The 74th Amendment Act, 1992 gave urban local bodies constitutional status and added the Twelfth Schedule.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 020, point 9

9. Question 9Answer C

   How many people died in the Uphaar Cinema fire of 13 June 1997?

   • A49
   • B69
   • CCorrect answer: 59
   • D79

   Landmark: Uphaar Cinema fire (13 June 1997) killed 59; Supreme Court decided appeals on 5 March 2014.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 020, point 10

10. Question 10Answer A

    Consider the statements: 1. Article 243W with Twelfth Schedule entry 7 makes fire services a municipal function. 2. The Twelfth Schedule has 29 entries. Which is/are correct?

    • ACorrect answer: Only 1
    • BOnly 2
    • CBoth 1 and 2
    • DNeither

    Articles: Article 243W with Twelfth Schedule entry 7 makes fire services a municipal function; the Schedule has 18 entries.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 020, point 11

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