Question

Pick out the best filler which can complete the given sentence correctly: The Central Economic Intelligence Bureau has _______ the COFEPOSA Act against him

• A. done
• B. applied
• C. invoked
• D. issued

Hint:

In legal passages, look for the word "Invoke" whenever an "Act," "Clause," or "Constitutional Provision" is being used to justify an action.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: Legal English requires precise verbs when discussing the application of laws, statutes, or constitutional powers. Using the wrong verb can change the legal meaning of the sentence.

Step 1: Defining the Terminology.
The sentence mentions the COFEPOSA Act (Conservation of Foreign Exchange and Prevention of Smuggling Activities Act). When a government bureau uses a specific law to take action against an individual, they are essentially "calling upon" the power of that law.

Step 2: The usage of "INVOKED".
To "invoke" a law or an act means to cite or appeal to it as an authority for an action. It is the most professional and technically correct term for when an agency uses the provisions of a specific Act to arrest or detain someone.

Step 3: Evaluating other verbs.

• Done: Far too casual and grammatically incorrect in this context.
• Applied: While semi-logical, "apply" is usually used for rules or physical substances. We "apply for" a visa, but we "invoke" a specific legal power.
• Issued: You "issue" a warrant or a statement, but you don't "issue an Act" against a person (the Act already exists; it is only utilized). Final Answer: Option C