Test your prosecution skills with this APO Elite Practice Set featuring 25 high-level MCQs from CrPC, IPC, and Evidence. Designed with case-based scenarios and exam-focused concepts to help you practice smart and perform confidently.
1.Police files charge sheet without arresting accused. Is it valid?
A. Invalid
B. Valid
C. Only with court permission
D. Depends on offence
Answer: B
2. (Case-Based) A Magistrate takes cognizance without complaint or police report. Is it valid?
A. Yes, under Section 190 CrPC
B. No
C. Only in civil cases
D. Only with sanction
Answer: A
3.Which stage comes after filing of charge sheet?
A. Cognizance
B. Framing of charge
C. Investigation
D. Inquiry
Answer: A
4.Statement recorded by police under Section 161 CrPC:
A. Is evidence
B. Cannot be used at all
C. Used for contradiction
D. Conclusive proof
Answer: C
5. (Case-Based) Accused confesses before police. Admissibility?
A. Fully admissible
B. Not admissible
C. Admissible if voluntary
D. Admissible partially
Answer: B
6.Which section deals with discovery statement?
A. Section 24
B. Section 25
C. Section 27
D. Section 32
Answer: C
7.Sanction for prosecution is required for:
A. Private person
B. Public servant
C. Accused
D. Witness
Answer: B
8. (Case-Based) A police officer investigates offence without jurisdiction. Effect?
A. Trial invalid
B. Investigation invalid
C. Irregular but not fatal
D. Entire case void
Answer: C
9.Which is NOT a stage of criminal trial?
A. Investigation
B. Inquiry
C. Trial
D. Appeal
Answer: D
10.Which of the following is correct?
A. Burden of proof always on accused
B. Prosecution must prove beyond reasonable doubt
C. Accused must prove innocence
D. Judge decides burden
Answer: B
11. (Case-Based) A person dies due to negligent act. Offence?
A. Murder
B. Culpable homicide
C. Causing death by negligence
D. Hurt
Answer: C
12.Which of the following is compoundable?
A. Murder
B. Theft
C. Defamation
D. Rape
Answer: C
13.Which is correct?
A. Bail is right in non-bailable offences
B. Bail is discretion in non-bailable offences
C. Bail never granted
D. Bail only in civil cases
Answer: B
14. (Case-Based) Accused released on bail violates conditions. Court may:
A. Do nothing
B. Cancel bail
C. Increase bail
D. Warn accused
Answer: B
15.Which section deals with anticipatory bail?
A. 437
B. 438
C. 439
D. 320
Answer: B
16.Which is correct?
A. FIR must be written
B. FIR can be oral
C. FIR is optional
D. FIR is evidence
Answer: B
17. (Case-Based) A witness turns hostile. Effect?
A. Entire testimony rejected
B. Cannot be used
C. Can be relied upon partly
D. Case fails
Answer: C
18.Which is NOT admissible?
A. Dying declaration
B. Confession to police
C. Expert opinion
D. Documentary evidence
Answer: B
19.Which is correct?
A. Motive is essential
B. Motive irrelevant always
C. Motive strengthens case
D. Motive replaces evidence
Answer: C
20. (Case-Based) A commits offence under mistake of fact. Defence?
A. Valid
B. Not valid
C. Partial
D. Depends
Answer: A
21.Which is NOT a general exception?
A. Insanity
B. Mistake of fact
C. Mistake of law
D. Private defence
Answer: C
22.Which of the following is correct?
A. Charge cannot be altered
B. Charge can be altered before judgment
C. Charge altered after conviction
D. Charge never changed
Answer: B
23. (Case-Based) A causes injury in private defence exceeding limits. Liability?
A. No offence
B. Full offence
C. Partial liability
D. Civil wrong
Answer: C
24.Which is correct?
A. Appeal is inherent right
B. Appeal must be statutory
C. Revision is right
D. Review is right
Answer: B
25.Which principle applies in criminal law?
A. Preponderance of probability
B. Beyond reasonable doubt
C. Absolute certainty
D. Balance of convenience
Answer: B
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