1. What is the maximum fine that can be imposed by a Chief Judicial Magistrate under the BNSS, 2023?
A. ₹10,000
B. ₹25,000
C. ₹50,000
D. No statutory limit
2. Under the BNSS, 2023, the ordinary place of inquiry and trial is:
A. Where the offence was committed
B. Where the victim resides
C. Where the accused resides
D. Where the FIR was registered
3. Enforcement of an order of maintenance is provided under:
A. Section 144
B. Section 145
C. Section 146
D. Section 147
4. Under the BNSS, 2023, the duty of the public to give information regarding certain offences is provided under:
A. Section 30
B. Section 31
C. Section 32
D. Section 33
5. Section 282 of the BNSS, 2023 deals with the power of the Court to:
A. Convert a summons case into a warrant case
B. Convert a warrant case into a summons case
C. Convert a summons case into a summary trial
D. Convert a warrant case into a summary trial
6. If the person summoned cannot be found, the summons may be served on:
A. An adult member of the family residing with the person summoned
B. Any member of the family
C. Any adult servant of the family
D. Any neighbour
7. Which provision of the BNSS, 2023 relates to bail in non-bailable offences?
A. Section 478
B. Section 479
C. Section 480
D. Section 481
8. Under the BNSS, 2023, a police officer cannot arrest without a warrant a person who:
A. Has committed a cognizable offence
B. Has been proclaimed an offender
C. Is reasonably suspected of being a deserter from the Armed Forces
D. Is accused only of a non-cognizable offence
9. Under Section 141 of the BNSS, 2023, what is the maximum period for which a person may be imprisoned for failure to furnish security?
A. 6 months
B. 1 year
C. 2 years
D. 3 years
10. Who is protected from arrest under Section 42 of the BNSS, 2023?
A. President of India
B. Judicial Officers
C. Members of Parliament
D. Members of the Armed Forces
11. Which section of the BNSS, 2023 deals with recording of confessions and statements by a Magistrate?
A. Section 181
B. Section 183
C. Section 185
D. Section 187
12. Which provision of the BNSS, 2023 relates to bail in non-bailable offences?
A. Section 479
B. Section 480
C. Section 483
D. Section 484
13. The revisional powers of the High Court are provided under:
A. Section 446
B. Section 447
C. Section 448
D. Section 449
14. Dismissal of a complaint is provided under:
A. Section 223
B. Section 224
C. Section 225
D. Section 226
15. Which Chapter of the BNSS, 2023 deals with Plea Bargaining?
A. Chapter XXI-A
B. Chapter XXII
C. Chapter XXIII
D. Chapter XXIV
16. Classification of offences under the BNSS, 2023 is provided in:
A. Section 4
B. First Schedule
C. Second Schedule
D. Section 5
17. Maintenance of a case diary by the Investigating Officer is mandatory under:
A. Section 190
B. Section 192
C. Section 194
D. Section 196
18. Which section of the BNSS, 2023 deals with cognizance of offences by a Court of Session?
A. Section 210
B. Section 211
C. Section 212
D. Section 213
19. A case is committed to the Court of Session by a Magistrate under:
A. Section 232
B. Section 233
C. Section 234
D. Section 235
20. The inherent powers of the High Court are preserved under:
A. Section 525
B. Section 526
C. Section 527
D. Section 528
21. The inherent powers of the High Court are preserved under which section of the BNSS, 2023?
A. Section 525
B. Section 526
C. Section 527
D. Section 528
22. Under the BNSS, 2023, a petty offence for the purpose of the special summons procedure means an offence punishable with a fine not exceeding:
A. ₹100
B. ₹250
C. ₹500
D. ₹1,000
23. Which of the following is NOT empowered to try cases summarily under the BNSS, 2023?
A. Chief Judicial Magistrate
B. Chief Metropolitan Magistrate/Metropolitan Magistrate
C. Judicial Magistrate First Class specially empowered by the High Court
D. Judicial Magistrate Second Class (unless specially empowered)
24. The provision relating to proof of previous conviction or acquittal under the BNSS, 2023 is:
A. Section 332
B. Section 333
C. Section 334
D. Section 335
25. A Magistrate is empowered to hold an inquiry (inquest) under which provision of the BNSS, 2023?
A. Section 196(2)
B. Section 196(3)
C. Section 196(4)
D. Section 196(5)
26. The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 does NOT apply to:
A. Judicial proceedings before a Court
B. Arbitration proceedings
C. Proceedings before all Criminal Courts
D. Proceedings before Civil Courts
27. Section 8 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 does NOT deal with:
A. Motive
B. Preparation
C. Previous and subsequent conduct
D. Evidence
28. Which of the following is NOT a document under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023?
A. Photograph
B. Map
C. Inscription on a stone
D. Oral evidence
29. Under which section of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 is the plea of alibi provided?
A. Section 7
B. Section 24
C. Section 27
D. Section 11
30. Section 5 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 provides that evidence may be given of:
A. Facts in issue and relevant facts
B. Facts in issue only
C. Relevant facts only
D. Facts in issue or relevant facts only with the permission of the Court
31. Section 13 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 provides for the relevancy of facts when:
A. Only a right is in question
B. Only a duty is in question
C. Only a custom is in question
D. A right or custom is in question
32. Under which section of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 is a confession made to a police officer inadmissible?
A. Section 22
B. Section 23
C. Section 24
D. Section 25
33. Which section of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 empowers the Court to permit a party to cross-examine its own witness (hostile witness)?
A. Section 149
B. Section 150
C. Section 157
D. Section 152
34. Which section of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 deals with Secondary Evidence?
A. Section 57
B. Section 58
C. Section 59
D. Section 60
35. Under which section of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 is the opinion of experts relevant?
A. Section 39
B. Section 40
C. Section 41
D. Section 42
36. Leading questions may ordinarily be asked:
A. In cross-examination
B. In examination-in-chief
C. In re-examination
D. In no circumstances
37. Which section of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 deals with the presumption as to dowry death?
A. Section 118
B. Section 119
C. Section 120
D. Section 121
38. Chapter V of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 deals with:
A. Oral Evidence
B. Documentary Evidence
C. Burden of Proof
D. Examination of Witnesses
39. Which section of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 deals with the consideration of a proved confession affecting the maker and others jointly tried for the same offence?
A. Section 23
B. Section 24
C. Section 25
D. Section 26
40. Section 26 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 primarily deals with:
A. Dying declarations (statements by persons who are dead or cannot be found, etc.)
B. Expert opinion
C. Admissions by parties
D. Judicial confessions
41. Judicially noticeable facts are provided under which section of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023?
A. Section 51
B. Section 52
C. Section 53
D. Section 54
42. Section 162 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 deals with:
A. Professional communications
B. Official communications
C. Communications during marriage
D. Refreshing memory
43. Electronic records were first recognized as documentary evidence in India through:
A. The Information Technology Act, 2000
B. The Information Technology (Amendment) Act, 2001
C. The Information Technology (Amendment) Act, 2005
D. The Information Technology (Amendment) Act, 2008
44. Under which section of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 is the conclusive proof regarding the legitimacy (paternity) of a child provided?
A. Section 116
B. Section 117
C. Section 118
D. Section 119
45. Under which section of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 may the Court presume the authenticity of an Electronic Signature Certificate?
A. Section 86
B. Section 87
C. Section 88
D. Section 89
46. Which of the following provisions of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 does NOT deal with criminal matters?
A. Section 22 (Admissions in civil cases when relevant)
B. Section 25 (Discovery of facts)
C. Section 48 (Good character of the accused)
D. Section 136 (Accomplice)
47. A witness who is unable to speak may give evidence by writing or signs. Such evidence shall be deemed to be:
A. Written evidence
B. Oral evidence
C. Documentary evidence
D. Secondary evidence
48. Anything, state of things, or relation of things capable of being perceived by the senses is called:
A. Evidence
B. Fact
C. Fact in issue
D. Relevant fact
49. Section 41 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 deals with:
A. Opinion of experts
B. Opinion as to handwriting, when relevant
C. Opinion as to digital signature, when relevant
D. Opinion as to customs or usages
50. Section 143 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 does NOT deal with:
A. Examination-in-chief
B. Cross-examination
C. Re-examination
D. Order of examination of witnesses
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