2200+ CrPC MCQs for Judiciary and Law Exams
1. How much amount of monthly maintenance may be awarded in favour
of a wife under Section 125 of Criminal Procedure Code?
A.Three
hundred rupees
B.Four
hundred rupees
C.Five
hundred rupees
D.Any Amount
2. The powers of Magistrate to order person to give specimen
signatures or handwriting has been inserted by Criminal Procedure (Amendment)
Act, 2005 (25 of 2005) under
A.Section
310A
B.Section
311A
C.Section
312A
D.Section
313A
3. Which of
the following offence can be compounded without the permission of the court?
A.Voluntarily
causing hurt under Section 323 of the Indian Penal Code 1860
B.Causing
miscarriage under section 312 of the Indian Penal Code 1860
C.Criminal
breach of trust under section 406 of the Indian Penal Code 1860
D.Voluntarily
causing grievous hurt under section 325 of the Indian Penal Code 1860
4.For how much term maximum Judicial Magistrate of the First class
may pass a sentence for a single offence?
A.Five years
B.Four years
C.Three years
D.Two years
5. Which of the following is correct statement of law as per
Sections 82 and 83 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973?
A.The court
may order attachment of property belonging to an accused before declaring him a
proclaimed person under Section 82
B.The court
may order attachment of property of a person after publication of a written
proclamation under Section 82 requiring him to appear before it
C.The court
may order attachment of property of a person regardless of whether or not he
has been declared proclaimed offender
D.None of the
above
Answer: Option
B
6. Period of appearance for proclamation issued under Section 82
of Criminal Procedure Code is not less than-
A.15 days
B.30 days
C.60 days
D.90 days
Answer: Option B
7. Which one of the following orders can be passed after the trial
of a case is over?
A.Only an
order of acquittal
B.Only an
order of conviction
C.Order of
discharge
D.Either an
order of acquittal or conviction
8. A boy aged about 14 years is suspected in the commission of the
offence of murder. He can be made to join investigation:
A.At the
Police Station
B.At his
residence
C.At any
place
D.All of the
above
Answer: Option B
9. Anticipatory Bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure
Code, 1973 can be invoked in cases of?
A.Bailable
offences
B.Non-bailable
offences
C.Bailable
offences and Non-bailable offences both
D.None of
these
10. In which of the following cases, the Supreme Court held that
in case of dishonor of cheque, merely because the notice was put into post by
the lawyer who has his residence or place of practice at a different centre,
such place cannot claim jurisdiction?
A.Sankaran v.
Balan
B.National
Panasonic v. Harman Electronics
C.Krishna
Janardhan Bhat v. Dattatraya Hegde
D.None of the
above
Answer: Option
B
11. Summon's
case means
A.A case
which is not a warrant case
B.A case in
which security is not required
C.A case
through which offence of theft is tried
D.A case in
which only summons can be served during trial
Answer: Option A
12. What is the time limilt in Section 468, Criminal Procedure
Code for taking cognizance in a case of defamation?
A.Six Months
B.One Year
C.Three Years
D.No limit
13. Power under Section 311
of Criminal Procedure Code can be exercised by the Court
A.To recall
any witness(es) already examined
B.To summon
any witness who has been cited as a witness but not produced or examined before
the evidence is closed
C.To summon
any witness who has not been cited as a witness
D.All the
above
Answer: Option D
14. Which of the following
sentence may be passed by Additional Session Judge?
A.Any
sentence but sentence of death shall be subject to confirmation by high court
B.Any
sentence except a sentence of death or imprisonment of life or of imprisonment
for a term exceeding ten years
C.Any
sentence except a sentence of death or imprisonment of life or of imprisonment
for a term exceeding seven years
D.Both (Any
sentence but sentence of death shall be subject to confirmation by High Court)
and (Any sentence except a sentence of death or imprisonment of life or of
imprisonment for a term exceeding ten years)
Answer: Option A
15. An Executive Magistrate is empowered to secure a Security Bond
from habitual offenders under Section 110 of Criminal Procedure Code for a
period not exceeding:
A.One year
B.Two years
C.Three years
D.None of
these
Answer: Option C
16. Which of the following
sentences a High Court can pass?
A.Death
sentence
B.Imprisonment
for life
C.Rigorous
imprisonment
D.Any
sentence authorised by law
Answer: Option D
17. A person shall be eligible to be appointed as an Additional
Public Prosecutor only if he has been in practice as an advocate for not less
than-
A.Five years
B.Six years
C.Seven years
D.Three years
Answer: Option C
18. Under Criminal Procedure Code provisions relating to
prosecution of judge is provided under:
A.Section 196
B.Section 197
C.Section 198
D.Section 199
Answer: Option B
19. In which of the following cases did Supreme Court issue
directions in the favour of acid attack victims?
A.Devika
Biswas v. Union of India (2016)
B.Laxmi v.
Union of India (2016)
C.Swaraj
Abhiyan v. Union of India (2016)
D.Ashiq
Hussain Faktoo v. Union of India (2016)
Answer: Option B
20. Under the Criminal Procedure Code, who among the followings is
empowered to decide as to what would be the language of the Court?
A.State
Government
B.Governor
C.High Court
D.District
Criminal Court
Answer: Option
A
21. Failure to get the signature of the person making the
confession is
A.Not very
material if the making of such statement is not dispatched by the accused
B.Not very
material even if the making of statement is disputed by the accused
C.Not very
material irrespective of whether making of such statement is disputed or
not-disputed by the accused and the defect is curable under section 463 of
Criminal Procedure Code
D.Very
material in all circumstances and is fatal
Answer: Option A
22. Executive Magistrate can put a party in possession of
immovable property
A.Upon the
police report that a dispute in respect of such property is likely to disturb
public peace
B.If that
party is dispossessed unlawfully
C.If the
rival party denies to deliver possession of a property though such party is
owner of it
D.None of the
above
Answer: Option B
23. Chief judicial magistrate may pass sentence?
A.Upto death
B.Upto life
imprisonment
C.Upto 10
years imprisonment
D.Upto seven
years imprisonment
Answer: Option D
24. Mark the incorrect statement:
A.Section 319
of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 could not be invoked where the trial
has not begun and no evidence has been recorded
B.The power
to proceed against a person not named as an accused is to be exercised
sparingly and for compelling reasons
C.The
provisions of Section 319 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 applies to
all the courts including a Sessions Court
D.None of the
above
Answer: Option D
25. A non-confessional statement recorded under section 164 of
Criminal Procedure Code
A.Is a
substantive piece of evidence
B.Is not a
substantive evidence
C.May or may
not be substantive evidence depending on the facts and circumstances
D.All of the
above
Answer: Option B
26. Under Section 198 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, no
court can take cognizance of an offence against marriage (punishable under
Chapter XX, Indian Penal Code) unless a complaint is made by:
A.The police
B.The
wife/husband
C.Some person
who is aggrieved by the offence
D.All of the
above
Answer: Option C
27. If a husband has contracted marriage with another woman or
keeps a mistress
A.Is just
ground for his wife to refuse to live with him
B.Is not just
ground for his wife to live with him
C.Is just
ground for his wife to marry another person
D.Is just
ground for the husband to seek divorce
Answer: Option A
28. If an offence is punishable with fine only then the limitation
for taking cognizance shall be-
A.6 months
B.1 year
C.2 years
D.3 years
Answer: Option A
29. Under Section 482 Criminal Procedure Code, the High Court
exercises-
A.Inherent
powers
B.Appellate
powers
C.Revisional
powers
D.Review
powers
Answer: Option A
30. Which of the following deals with the powers of the Appellate
Court?
A.Section 486
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 386
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 488
Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 289
Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option
B
31. Whether any condition imposed by a magistrate when releasing
any person on bail can be setaside or modified? If yes, by whom under which
provision:
A.By High
Court under section 482 Criminal Procedure Code
B.By High
Court or court of sessions under section 439 Criminal Procedure Code
C.By Sessions
Court under section 465 Criminal Procedure Code
D.No court
can be set aside or modified such condition
Answer: Option
B
32. If a person in lawful custody escapes, the person from whose
custody he escaped may, immediately pursue and arrest him-
A.Within
local limits of the police station concerned
B.Within
local limits of the district
C.Within
local limits of the state
D.In any
place in India
Answer: Option D
33. Section 167 of Criminal Procedure Code authorizes remand of an
accused in
A.Police
custody
B.Judicial
custody
C.Either A or
B
D.Neither A
nor B
Answer: Option C
34. For the purposes of computation of period of 90 days or 60
days as the case may be, for the purposes of section 167(2) of Criminal
Procedure Code
A.The day of
arrest of the accused has to be excluded
B.The day on
which the accused was remanded is to be excluded
C.The day of
arrest of the accused and the day on which the accused was remanded, if
different, both have to be excluded
D.The day of
arrest of the accused only has to be excluded and the day on which the accused
was remanded, even if different, cannot be excluded
Answer: Option C
35. Maintenance of a case diary by an investigating officer is
mandatory under
A.Section 162
of Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 167
of Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 172
of Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 174
of Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option C
36. Section 210 of Criminal Procedure Code can be invoked
A.When there
is a complaint case and police is also investigating the matter
B.When there
is a complaint case but no police investigation is in progress
C.When there
is a complaint case and the police has already completed the investigation
& filed the final report
D.All of the
above
Answer: Option A
37. No member of the Armed Forces of the Union shall be arrested
for anything done in the discharge of his official duties except after
attaining the consent of
A.The Defence
Minister
B.The Finance
Minister
C.The
concerned State Government
D.The Central
Government
Answer: Option D
38. 'Complaint' means:
A.Any
allegation made orally or in writing to a police officer
B.Any
allegation made orally or in writing to a Magistrate to take action against
known or unknown person who has committed an offence
C.Police
Report
D.Charge
Answer: Option B
39. Permission to investigate into a non-cognizable offence can be
granted by a:
A.Magistrate
in any part of India
B.Magistrate
in any part of State
C.Magistrate
having jurisdiction to try the case
D.Session
Judge
Answer: Option C
40. The Magistrate has the power to grant compensation to the
victim as provided under
A.Section 360
of Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 359
of Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 358
of Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 357
of Criminal Procedure Code
41. Cognizable offence under Indian Penal Code has been defined
A.Under
section 2(a) of Criminal Procedure Code
B.Under
section 2(c) of Criminal Procedure Code
C.Under
section 2(i) of Criminal Procedure Code
D.Under
section 2(l) of Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option B
42.
Section 311-A of Code of Criminal Procedure empowers the Magistrate of First
Class to
A.Summon
material witness
B.Postpone or
adjourn proceedings
C.Order
person to give specimen signatures
D.Visit and
inspect any place in which an offence is alleged to have been committed
Answer: Option C
43. What must a Magistrate do in case his jurisdiction to continue
the proceeding ceases under Section 137 Criminal Procedure Code?
A.He must
leave the matter for the Civil Court
B.He is not
to weigh the evidence for the purpose of arriving at any definite conclusion
regarding the truth or otherwise of the denial
C.Both A and
B
D.None of the
above
Answer: Option D
44. Who among the following is empowered for recording of
confessions and statements under Section 164 of the Code of Criminal Procedure,
1973?
A.The
Superintendent of Police
B.The Public
Prosecutor
C.The
District Government Counsel (Criminal)
D.Any
Metropolitan Magistrate or Judicial Magistrate
Answer: Option D
45. Recognizance is:
A.An
obligation or acknowledgment of a debt in a court of law with a condition that
the debt shall be hold valid on the performance of a stipulated undertaking
B.An
obligation or acknowledgment of a credit in a court of law with a condition
that the credit shall be void on the performance of a stipulated undertaking
C.An
obligation or acknowledgment of a debt in a court of law with a condition that
the debt shall be void on the performance of a stipulated undertaking
D.None of
them
Answer: Option C
46. Which one of the following Sections of the Code of Criminal
Procedure prohibits again trial of a person who has been tried by a court of
competent jurisdiction for an offence and convicted or acquitted of such
offence?
A.Section 303
B.Section 299
C.Section
20(1)
D.Section
300(1)
Answer: Option D
47. Where a witness is called by the court as a Court witness, a
previous statement made by him to the police can
A.Be used by
the accused for contradicting such witness
B.Be used by
the prosecution for contradicting such witness with the permission of the court
C.Either A or
B
D.Not be used
either by the accused or by the prosecution for any purpose
Answer: Option D
48. Which of the following statements is true?
A.Under
Section 125 Criminal Procedure Code only a lawful wife is entitled to
maintenance
B.Imprisonment
for non-payment of maintenance is a punishment
C.A
compromise entered into by the parties after the court has passed an order for
maintenance under Section 125 Criminal Procedure Code cannot be taken notice of
by the Court
D.A parent
can file a petition under Section 125 Criminal Procedure Code in a court within
whose jurisdiction he resides though the son resides beyond the jurisdiction of
that court
Answer: Option B
49. Under the provisions of section 202 of the Code of Criminal
Procedure, 1973 the Magistrate cannot-
A.Conduct the
inquiry himself
B.Ask the
police officer to conduct an investigation
C.Ask a
person who is not a police officer to conduct an investigation
D.Use
judicial discretion
Answer: Option D
50. Monthly allowance or the interim monthly allowance can be
altered, as provided
A.Under
section 125(5) of Criminal Procedure Code
B.Under
section 126 of Criminal Procedure Code
C.Under
section 127 of Criminal Procedure Code
D.Under
section 128 of Criminal Procedure Code
51. The special court is
A.Not
subordinate to High Court
B.Is
subordinate to High Court
C.Superior to
High Court
D.Supplement
to High Court
52. When will proceedings be vitiated if the Magistrate is not
empowered to do so?
A.To issue a
search warrant under Section 94 of Criminal Procedure Code
B.To hold on
inquest under Section 176 of Criminal Procedure Code
C.Tries an
offender summarily
D.To tender a
pardon under Section 306 of Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option C
53. Under the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 the Court is
empowered to summon any person as a witness.
A.Only at the
stage of inquiry and trial
B.Only at the
stage of trial
C.Only at the
stage of inquiry or other proceeding
D.At any
stage of inquiry, trial or other proceeding
Answer: Option D
54. Monthly amount of Maintenance under Section 125 of Criminal
Procedure Code is
A.Rs. 500
B.Rs. 1,000
C.Rs. 5,000
D.Without any
limit
Answer: Option D
55. Which section of Criminal Procedure Code provides protection
against double jeopardy or autrefois convict?
A.Section 400
B.Section 403
C.Section 300
D.Section 301
Answer: Option C
56. For granting pardon under Section 306 of the Code of Criminal
Procedure, 1973
A.The witness
must not be directly involved in the offence
B.The accused
should have been given an opportunity to cross examine the person getting
pardon
C.The person
getting pardon need not be in police custody
D.The offence
should not be punishable with imprisonment exceeding 10 years
Answer: Option C
57. A magistrate to whom a complaint is made under section 340 or
section 341 of the Code of Criminal Procedure shall proceed, as far as may be,
to deal with the case as if it were instituted
A.On a police
report
B.Otherwise
than a police report
C.Either A or
B
D.None of
these
Answer: Option A
58. Cash in lieu of surety bond can be permitted by virtue of
A.Section 441
of Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 442
of Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 445
of Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 444
of Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option C
59. Under which of the following sections of the Criminal
Procedure Code the magistrate shall dismiss the complaint?
A.Section 202
B.Section 201
C.Section 203
D.None of the
above
60.Which Section of the Code of Criminal Procedure authorises a
private person to arrest any person committing cognizable offence?
A.Section 44
B.Section 42
C.Section 43
D.Section 45
Answer: Option
C
61. At trial, it appears to the Magistrate that the case be ought to be tried
by the Court of Sessions, in which Section of the Code he shall commit the
case?
A.209
B.323
C.325
D.None of
these
Answer: Option B
62.
Which of the following offence is not compoundable under Section 320 of the
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973?
A.Section 323
of Indian Penal Code
B.Section 334
of Indian Penal Code
C.Section 448
of Indian Penal Code
D.Section 307
of Indian Penal Code
Answer: Option D
63. Which of the following acts done by the Metropolitan
Magistrate while not being empowered by law, is not an irregularity vitiating
the proceedings under Section 461 Criminal Procedure Code?
A.Tries an
offence summarily
B.Tries an
offender
C.Demands
security for good behaviour
D.Pardons the
offender
Answer: Option D
64. The maximum number offences of the same kind that can be tried
together is
A.5
B.6
C.2
D.3
Answer: Option D
65. Further investigation in respect of an offence after report on
completion of investigation has been forwarded to the Magistrate is provided
under
A.Section
156(3)
B.Section
173(8)
C.Section 159
D.Section 160
Answer: Option B
66. Case-diary' or 'police-diary' is an important document under
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 which relates to
A.Enquiry
B.Investigation
C.Both A and
B
D.None of
these
Answer: Option B
67. A Metropolitan Magistrate has the power to pass sentence, as
provided under section 29 of Criminal Procedure Code:
A.Any
sentence authorised by law except a sentence of death, or
B.Imprisonment
for life or of imprisonment for a term exceeding seven years
C.Imprisonment
for a term not exceeding three years and fine not exceeding Rs. 10,000
D.Imprisonment
for a term not exceeding one year and fine not exceeding Rs. 1,000
Answer: Option C
68. Under Criminal Procedure Code in which provision examination
of accused is made after the prosecution evidence?
A.Section 311
B.Section 313
C.Section 315
D.Section 317
Answer: Option B
69. Under which section of Criminal Procedure Code an accused
person can himself be a competent witness?
A.Section 315
B.Section 300
C.Section 313
D.Section 317
Answer: Option A
70. Joint trial of several persons is permissible under
A.Section 222
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 223
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 224
Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 225
Criminal Procedure Code
71. Which of the following deals with appeals from convictions
under section 344, 345, 349 and 350 Criminal Procedure Code?
A.Section 351
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 287
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 388
Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 458
Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option A
72.
Which offence is not compoundable?
A.337 Indian
Penal Code
B.324 Indian
Penal Code
C.312 Indian
Penal Code
D.420 Indian
Penal Code
Answer: Option B
73. Which one of the following Magistrate is authorized to decide
maintenance under section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
A.Any
Judicial Magistrate
B.Executive
Magistrate
C.1st class
Magistrate
D.2nd class
Magistrate
Answer: Option C
74. A Magistrate may take cognizance under Section 190 of the Code
of Criminal Procedure of any offence
A.Upon
receiving a complaint of facts which constitute such offence or upon his own
knowledge that such offence has been committed
B.Upon a
police report of such facts
C.Upon
information received from any person other than a police officer, that such
offence has been committed
D.All these
Answer: Option D
75. Which of the following persons has/have the right to file an
appeal under Section 372 Criminal Procedure Code against an order of acquittal?
A.Victim
B.Victim's
guardian
C.Victim's
legal heir
D.All the
above
Answer: Option D
76. "A" is
accused of a theft on one occasion and of causing grievous hurt on another
occasion. Applying Section 218 Criminal Procedure Code:
A."A"
must be charged and tried for the theft and causing grievous hurt
B."A"
must be separately charged and separately tried for the theft and causing
grievous hurt
C."A"
can be charged and tried only for the theft
D.None of
them
Answer: Option
B
77. Under which section of Criminal Procedure Code an arrested
person is to be examined by the Government Medical Officer immediately after
such arrest?
A.Section 55A
B.Section 60A
C.Section 54
D.Section 55
Answer: Option C
78. Under Section 313 of Criminal Procedure Code, the statement of
the accused
A.Will be
recorded on oath
B.Will be
recorded without oath
C.Either on
oath or without oath as per the discretion of the Court
D.Court can
exempt from oath
Answer: Option B
79. In which of the cases a plea bargain cannot be effected:
A.Where the
offence is punishable with imprisonment exceeding 7 years
B.Where the
offence is against a child below 14 years
C.Where the
offence is against a woman
D.All of the
above
Answer: Option D
80. . . . . . . . . of the
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 allows a person making arrest to seize
offensive weapons.
A.Section 41
B.Section 49
C.Section 52
D.Section 55
Answer: Option
C
81. To which of the following person Section 109 Criminal
Procedure Code is applicable?
A.To a
person, who being or coming within the local limits of the jurisdiction of a
certain Magistrate, takes precautions to conceal his presence with a view to
committing a cognizable offence
B.A person,
whether he be of good or bad character who merely shows a disinclination for
the society of the police and endeavours avoid them running away on their
approach
C.Both A and
B
D.None of
them
Answer: Option A
82.The
recording of the statements by a police officer during investigation is
provided by
A.Section
161(1)
B.Section
161(2)
C.Section
161(3)
D.Section
162(1)
Answer: Option C
83. In which of the following circumstances Magistrate has power
to convert summon cases into warrant cases?
A.Without any
ground
B.In the
interest of justice
C.If
prosecutor makes plea
D.None of the
above
Answer: Option B
84. A complaint becomes a First Information Report:
A.When the
same is presented before a court for registration
B.When it is
sent to police for investigation under Section 156(3) of Criminal Procedure
Code, 1973
C.When
statement of complainant is recorded by the court under Section 200 of Criminal
Procedure Code, 1973
D.When
statements of witnesses produced by complainant are recorded under Section 202
of Criminal Procedure Code, 1973
Answer: Option B
85. According to Section 41A(1) of Criminal Procedure Code, as
inserted by code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 2008 (5 of 2009) and
amended in 2010, the Police Officer shall issue a notice directing the alleged
accused though he has committed a cognizable offence, to appear before him or
such other place as specified in the notice in all the cases where the arrest
of the person is not required under the
A.Provisions
of sub-section (1)(a) of Section 41
B.Provisions
of sub-section (1)(b) of Section 41
C.Provision
of sub-section (1)(c) of Section 41
D.Provision
of sub-section (1) of Section 41
Answer: Option D
86. At what stage of a criminal case confession statement of a
person under Section 164 of the Criminal Procedure Code could be recorded?
A.During
Investigation
B.During
Inquiry
C.During
Trial
D.At any
stage of the case
Answer: Option A
87. Against the Order of Magistrate under Section 125, Criminal
Procedure Code, the remedy is:
A.Appeal in
the Court of District and Sessions Judge
B.Revision in
the Court of District and Sessions Judge
C.Appeal in
High Court
D.Revision in
High Court
Answer: Option B
88. Anticipatory bail is granted by the High Court or Court of
Session
A.In
anticipation of arrest in non-bailable cases
B.In
anticipation of arrest in bailable cases
C.By passing
the regular court which had to try the offender
D.In ordinary
circumstances
Answer: Option A
89. The court may assign a pleader to an accused in a trial when
it appears to the court that the accused does not have . . . . . . . . means to
engage one:
A.Adequate
B.Sufficient
C.Proper
D.Reasonable
Answer: Option B
90. For the purpose of computation of the period of 90 days or 60
days as the case may be for the purposes of section 167(2) of Code of Criminal
Procedure the day
A.Of arrest
of the accused has to be excluded
B.On which
the accused was remanded is to be excluded
C.Of the
arrest of the accused and the day on which the accused was remanded, if
different, both have to be excluded
D.Of arrest
of the accused only has to be excluded and the day on which the accused was
remanded, even if different, is to be excluded
Answer: Option
C
91. Any Public Prosecutor or Assistant Public Prosecutor in charge
of a case may before the judgement is pronounced, withdraw from the prosecution
of any person. For this he has to take consent of:
A.Central
Government
B.State
Government
C.Court
D.All of the
three
Answer: Option C
92.
Can anticipatory bail be granted in respect of bailable offences, and if so in
what circumstances?
A.Anticipatory
bail cannot be granted in bailable offences
B.Bail can be
granted only in case the petitioner is a woman, a minor or a sick person
C.There is no
distinction between bailable and non-bailable offences so far as anticipatory
bail is concerned
D.None of the
above
Answer: Option A
93. Direction to the police to investigate under section 202 of
Criminal Procedure Code-
A.Can not be
given without examining the complainant on oath
B.Can be
given without examining the complainant on oath
C.Can be
given before or after examining the complainant on oath
D.Cannot
given in any circumstances
Answer: Option A
94. Any property which may be alleged or suspected to have been
stolen
A.Cannot be
seized by a police officer
B.Can be
seized by a police officer
C.Can be sold
by a police officer
D.Can be
appropriated by a police officer
Answer: Option B
95. In a summons case, at the time of appearance of the accused
before the Magistrate, it is unnecessary to:
A.State the
particulars of the offence of which he is accused
B.Frame a
formal charge
C.Ask him
whether he pleads guilty
D.Ask him
whether he has any defence to make
Answer: Option B
96. A case can be committed to the Court of Sessions, by a
Magistrate
A.Under
section 209 of Criminal Procedure Code
B.Under
section 323 of Criminal Procedure Code
C.Under
section 324 of Criminal Procedure Code
D.Both A and
B above
Answer: Option D
97. The chapter of Plea Bargaining does not apply:
A.When the
offence is punishable with Death
B.When the
offence is punishable with Imprisonment for life
C.To a
Juvenile
D.All the
above
Answer: Option D
98. Cognizable offence means an offence:
A.For which a
police officer may arrest without warrant
B.For which a
police officer may arrest if warrant of arrest is issued
C.For which a
police officer above the rank of Sub-Inspector may arrest
D.None of the
above
Answer: Option A
99. Under which section the provision that police officer when
arrests a person without warrant cannot keep in his custody for more than 24
hours?
A.Under
Section 167
B.Under
Section 56
C.Under
Section 57
D.Under
Section 154
Answer: Option C
100. Cognizance of offence under section 498A of Indian Penal Code
can be taken
A.On a police
report
B.On the
complaint of the person aggrieved
C.On the
complaint of father, mother, brother or sister of the person aggrieved
D.All the
above
1.
The procedure for summons cases is provided in the following Sections
of the Criminal Procedure Code:
A.Section 260
to 265
B.Section 251
to 259
C.Section 238
to 250
D.Section 266
to 271
Answer: Option
B
2.
G', a 17 years old girl, was married to 'H'. 'H' during the subsistence
of the said marriage entered into another marriage with 'P'. The court may take
cognizance for the offence of bigamy, if the complaint brought by
A.Her father,
mother, brother, sister, son or daughter or by her father's or mother's brother
or sister
B.Any other person
related to her by blood, marriage or adoption, with the leave of the court
C.Some other person
on her behalf, with leave of court, but where there is a guardian appointed in her
respect, then only after such guardian has been heard
D.All of these
3.
Answer: Option D
Which of the following is true of Section 108 Criminal Procedure Code?
A.The object of
enabling a Magistrate to take security for good behaviour is for the prevention
and not for the punishment of offences to secure good behaviour in future
B.The object of
enabling a Magistrate to take security for good behaviour is for the punishment
past offences to secure good behaviour in future
C.The object of
enabling a Magistrate to take security for good behaviour is for the prevention
offences in future
D.None of them
4.
Answer: Option A
In which of the following cases the Supreme Court held that First information
Report (FIR) was not substantive evidence and could only be used to corroborate
its maker?
A.Anil Kumar v.
B. S. Neelakanta, AIR 2010 SC 2715
B.Viveta Gazra
v. State, AIR 2010 SC 2712
C.Union of India
v. A. Kumar, AIR 2010 SC 2735
D.C. Magesh v.
State of Karnaiaka, AIR 2010 SC 2768
5.
Answer: Option D
A statement of a witness recorded under section 161 of Criminal Procedure
Code, in writing during investigation and is signed by the person making the statement
is hit by
A.Section 161(2)
of Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 161(3)
of Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 162(1)
of Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 162(2)
of Criminal Procedure Code
6.
Answer: Option C
Under section 172 of Criminal Procedure Code, it is mandatory for every
investigating officer to maintain a case diary. The said case diary can be used,
during trial
A.By the court
B.By the police
officer making a statement during trial to refresh his memory
C.By the accused
to a very limited extent
D.All the above
7.
Answer: Option D
Which court can exercise inherent powers in criminal cases?
A.1st Class Magistrate
B.Session's Court
C.High Court
D.Session's Court
and High Court both
8.
Answer: Option C
If the police do not take action on complaint in respect of cognizable
offences, the complainant:
A.Has right under
section 190 of Criminal Procedure Code to complaint before local Magistrate
B.Has no right
under section 190 of Criminal Procedure Code to complaint before local Magistrate
C.Has right under
section 290 of the Criminal Procedure Code to complaint before Magistrate
D.Has right under
section 390 of the Criminal Procedure Code to complaint before Magistrate
9.
Answer: Option A
Taking cognizance is
A.A judicial function
B.An administrative
function
C.A supervisory
function
D.Both A and B
10.
Answer: Option A
Except the High Court and courts established under any other laws how
many types of courts have been created under Criminal Code?
A.2
B.5
C.3
D.4
Answer: Option
D
11.
Under Criminal Procedure Code in which section provision of security
for good behavior from habitual house breaker offenders is made
A.Section 106
B.Section 107
C.Section 109
D.Section 110
12.
Under Section 320(1) Criminal Procedure Code for house-trespass to
commit an offence (other than theft) punishable with imprisonment, which section
of Indian Penal Code is applicable?
A.441
B.448
C.451
D.450
13.
Answer: Option C
The compensation to the victim under section 357 of Criminal Procedure
Code can be granted on
A.Conviction
B.Acquittal
C.Discharge
D.Either A or
B or C
14.
Answer: Option A
If after the evidence, in the opinion of magistrate accused is guilty,
in which he does not have the right to punish the accused with the maximum punishment
prescribed for the offence, then under what section with written opinion he can
submit his proceedings and forward the accused to the Chief Judicial Magistrate
A.Section 321
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 322
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 323
Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 325
Criminal Procedure Code
15.
Answer: Option D
The maximum possible compensation awardable under Section 356 of the
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
A.Depends on the
court in which the case is being tried
B.Cannot exceed
the maximum fine possible fine for the offence
C.Cannot exceed
Rs. 1,00,00,000
D.Depend upon
the discretion of the judge
16.
Answer: Option D
The recording of reasons in writing is a condition under Section 87
Criminal Procedure Code is:
A.Subsequent to
the exercise of the power and is not curable under Section 464 Criminal Procedure
Code
B.Precedent to
the exercise of the power and is curable under Section 464 Criminal Procedure Code
C.Precedent to
the exercise of the power and is not curable under Section 464 Criminal Procedure
Code
D.Precedent to
the exercise of the power and is curable under Section 454 Criminal Procedure Code
17.
Answer: Option C
Within the meaning of section 144A of Criminal Procedure Code, who
among the following authorities has power to prohibit carrying arms in procession
or mass drill or mass training with arms?
A.SDJM
B.Munsiff
C.District Magistrate
D.Any Judicial
Magistrate
18.
Answer: Option C
Under Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 in a warrant case instituted
on police-report, the trial begins when
A.Charges are
framed
B.Accused appears
C.Witnesses are
examined
D.None of the
above
19.
Answer: Option A
Which provision under Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 deals with the
procedure to be adopted by the Magistrate, to record confessions and statements?
A.Section 162
B.Section 163
C.Section 164
D.Section 164A
20.
Answer: Option C
A proceedings under Section 125 Criminal Procedure Code is essentially
a
A.Civil proceedings
B.Quasi criminal
proceedings
C.Quasi civil
proceedings
D.Criminal proceedings
Answer: Option
B
21.
A special judicial magistrate is appointed for a term . . . . . . .
. at a time
A.Not exceeding
one year
B.Not exceeding
two year
C.Not exceeding
five year
D.Not exceeding
seven year
22.
Answer: Option A
For the purpose of Section 125, Criminal Procedure Code, minor means
a person who has:
A.Not attained
the age of 14 years
B.Not attained
the age of 16 years
C.Not attained
the age of 18 years
D.Not attained
the age of 21 years
23.
Answer: Option C
Section 160 of Criminal Procedure Code authorises a police officer
to
A.Summon a person
as a witness
B.Summon a person
for the production of documents
C.Summon a person
for the production of an article(s)
D.All of the above
24.
Answer: Option A
An illegitimate child has no other righ t than the right to claim maintenance
u/s. 125. She alleged that the respondent was her father. The claim was supported
by the evidence of the mother and several other villagers. The birth register showed
name similar to the respondent's name as her father. Column pertaining to father's
name in the school admission form kept blank as could be expected from an unwed
mother. The Court allowed the claim in which of the following cases:
A.Alok Banerjee
v Atoshi Banerjee, AIR 2008 NOC 1574 (All)
B.Babita Gangway
vs. Ram Pal Gangway AIR 2009 NOC 2944 (All)
C.Dimple Gupta
vs. Rajiv Gupta AIR 2008 SC 239: (2007) 10 SCC 30
D.Meenatchi Arnmalvs.
Karuppana Pillai (1924) 48 Mad 503
25.
Answer: Option C
Under section 159 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
A.The Magistrate
cannot order magisterial enquiry
B.The Magistrate
cannot order an inquiry before submission of a police report
C.The Magistrate
can suspend a police investigation which has already commenced and direct a magisterial
enquiry
D.The Magistrate
is bound to order an inquiry if the conditions stated in the section are satisfied
26.
Answer: Option B
Withdrawal of cases and appeals by Sessions Judges is provisioned under:
A.Section 313
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 287
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 409
Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 289
Criminal Procedure Code
27.
Answer: Option C
As per Section 197A of Code of Criminal Procedure, applicable in State
of Maharashtra, no court shall take cognizance of any offence against the Commissioner
or receiver appointed by a court under the provisions of Code of Civil Procedure,
except the previous sanction of
A.The High Court
of Judicature at Bombay
B.Law and Judiciary
Department of State of Maharashtra
C.Director General
of Prosecution
D.The court which
appointed such person as Commissioner or receiver as the case may be
28.
Answer: Option D
A High Court under its inherent powers conferred under Section 482
of Criminal Procedure Code passes the following orders:
1. It quashes the First information Report
2. It quashes proceeding of case pending before a criminal court
3. It expunges the derogatory remarks against a member of subordinate court
Having in view the validity of above order choose the correct answer given below:
A.Only 1 as valid
B.1 and 2 are
both valid
C.1, 2 and 3 all
are valid
D.1 and 3 are
valid
29.
Answer: Option C
Duty of a person making arrest includes
A.Giving information
regarding the arrest and place of detention to any of his friends, relatives or
nominees
B.Informing the
person of his rights as soon as he is brought to the police station
C.An entry of
the fact as to who is the person informed, in a book kept in police station for
this purpose
D.All of the above
30.
Answer: Option D
Under the scheme of Criminal Procedure Code the original jurisdiction
to take cognizance of an offence is vested in
A.The Court of
Sessions
B.The Court of
Magistrate
C.The High Court
D.All the above
Answer: Option
B
31.
A Criminal Proceeding which is not compoundable can be quashed by
A.The Judicial
Magistrate First Class
B.The District
and Session Judge
C.The High Court
D.The Supreme
Court
32.
Answer: Option C
In the prosecution for an offence punishable under section 175, Indian
Penal Code for non-compliance/disobedience of the summon/issued under section 91
of Criminal Procedure Code
A.The accused
can not take the defence that the document(s)/thing ordered to be produced is not
necessary or desirable for the investigation, inquiry or trial
B.The accused
can take the defence that the document(s)/thing ordered to be produced is not necessary
or desirable for the investigation, inquiry or trial
C.The accused
cannot question the necessity or desirability of the document(s)/thing, ordered
to be produced, for the investigation, inquiry or trial
D.The accused
cannot be permitted to take the defence that the document(s)/thing ordered to be
produced is not necessary or desirable for the investigation, inquiry or trial,
as the necessity or desirability already stands adjudged before the issuance of
summon to produce the document(s)/thing
33.
Answer: Option B
Section 14 and 15 Criminal Procedure Code provides for which of the
following?
A.The authority
to take cognizance of any offence committed any where within the limits of an area
assigned to a subordinate Judicial Magistrate
B.To appoint Chief
Public Prosecutor
C.To appoint Assistant
Public Prosecutor
D.Both B and C
34.
Answer: Option A
Under Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, how many chapters and sections
have been incorporated?
A.38 chapters,
486 sections
B.37 chapters,
484 sections
C.36 chapters,
484 sections
D.35 chapters,
486 sections
35.
Answer: Option B
Under Section 200 Criminal Procedure Code recording of pre-summoning
evidence may be dispensed with if:
A.The complaint
is supported by an affidavit of the complainant
B.The complaint
is made in writing by a public servant
C.The Magistrate
feels that ends of justice require pre-summoning evidence to be dispensed with
D.None of the
above
36.
Answer: Option B
The amount of fine which can be imposed by a Magistrate of the Second
Class has been enhanced by Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 2005 (25 of 2005)
from Rs. 1000 to
A.Rs. 3000
B.Rs. 5000
C.Rs. 7000
D.None of the
above
37.
Answer: Option B
. . . . . . . . may empower any magistrate of the second class to take
cognizance under section 190(1) of the code of criminal procedure 1973, of such
offences as are within his competence to inquire into or try.
A.High Court
B.Chief Judicial
Magistrate
C.State Government
D.Court of Session
38.
Answer: Option B
Period of limitations for an offence punishable with a term of two
years as per section 468 of Criminal Procedure Code is:
A.Six months
B.One year
C.Two years
D.Three years
39.
Answer: Option D
Which statement is wrong
A.Under Section
311 Criminal Procedure Code witnesses can be recalled at any stage
B.If the evidence
of a person appears to be essential for the just decision of the case then the recording
of the statement of the witness under Section 311 is mandatory
C.Aim of Section
311 is not to fill up gap of prosecution but to discover truth
D.All of the above
is correct
40.
Answer: Option D
Tender of Pardon under Section 306 Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, applies
to
A.All offences
triable by the Judicial Magistrate First Class
B.Offences punishable
with death or life imprisonment or imprisonment upto 7 years or more
C.Only to terrorist
offences
D.None of the
above
Answer: Option
B
41.
1. Withdrawal of prosecution can only be for all the accused persons
in a case if there is more than one offence
2. Withdrawal of prosecution can be in respect of anyone or more of the offences
3. Withdrawal of prosecution has to be in respect of all the offences as it is the
withdrawal of the case
Which of the following is correct?
A.1, 2 and 3 all
are correct
B.1 and 2 are
correct
C.1 and 3 are
correct
D.2 and 3 are
correct
42.
Answer: Option B
Police report under the Criminal Procedure Code of 1973 is:
A.A report made
to the police
B.Report of police
officer on completion of investigation sent to a competent Magistrate
C.A preliminary
report
D.An ad-hoc report
43.
Answer: Option B
A warrant of arrest is a command and should be:
A.Must be in writing
B.Must be signed,
sealed and issued by a Magistrate
C.Addressed to
a police officer
D.All the above
44.
Answer: Option D
Which of these cannot make an arrest as per the provisions of the Criminal
Procedure Code?
A.Private person
B.Judicial magistrate
C.Executive magistrate
D.Armed forces
personnel
45.
Answer: Option D
In a bailable offence, the bail is granted as a matter of right:
A.By the police
officer
B.By the court
C.Both by the
police officer and the court
D.Either A or
B
46.
Answer: Option C
The withdrawal from the prosecution by the Public Prosecutor, in a
case where a charge is required to be framed, before the charge has been framed
shall have the effect of . . . . . . . . of the accused
A.Discharge
B.Acquittal
C.Release
D.Composition
with
47.
Answer: Option A
Under Criminal Procedure Code, the period of limitation for taking
cognizance of any offence shall be three years . . . . . . . .
A.If the offence
is punishable with imprisonment for a term exceeding one year but not exceeding
three years
B.If the offence
is punishable with imprisonment for a term exceeding three years but not exceeding
seven years
C.If the offence
is punishable with imprisonment for a term exceeding one year but not exceeding
ten years
D.If the offence
is punishable with imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year
48.
Answer: Option A
Which one of the following courts, under Criminal Procedure Code, 1973
can try a murder case.
A.Judicial Magistrate
1st class
B.Chief Judicial
Magistrate
C.Court of Session
D.None of the
above
49.
Answer: Option C
The general rule in relation to fixing the amount of any Bond under
provisions as to Bail and bonds of Criminal Procedure Code is that it should not
be:
A.Oppressive
B.Unreasonable
C.Excessive
D.Meager
50.
Answer: Option C
Under Section 102 of Criminal Procedure Code who is authorized to seize
stolen property?
A.Police officer
B.Judicial magistrate
C.Executive magistrate
D.Special magistrate
Answer: Option
A
In . . . . . . . ., the Supreme Court directed to upload copies of First information
Report (FIR) within . . . . . . . . hours on police website.
A.PUCL v. Union
of India, 12 hours
B.Youth Bar Association
v. Union of India, 24 hours
C.Common Causes
v. Union of India, 48 hours
D.Shanti Bhushan
v. Registrar, SC, 24 hours
52.
Answer: Option B
Which of the following deals with the judgments of sub-ordinate Appellate
Court?
A.Section 586
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 287
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 387
Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 289
Criminal Procedure Code
53.
Answer: Option C
Which one of the following statement is not correct?
A.A sentence of
death passed by the Sessions Court is subject to confirmation by the High Court
B.A sentence of
death passed by the Sessions Court can be confirmed by the High Court only when
a Bench hearing the case consists of at least two Judges,when such Court consists
of two or more Judges
C.No order of
confirmation of each sentence shall be made prior to expiry of the period for preferring
appeal
D.The High Court,
considering the death punishment for confirmation, if no appeal is preferred by
the accused challenging the death sentence passed, cannot acquit the accused person
54.
Answer: Option D
Which of the following section deals with the pronouncement of judgment
in open Court by the Presiding officer?
A.Section 286
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 353
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 388
Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 289
Criminal Procedure Code
55.
Answer: Option B
Which Section of the Criminal Procedure Code provides that "no
statement made by any person to a police officer in the course of an investigation
shall, if reduced to writing, be signed by the person making it?"
A.Section 164
B.Section 163
C.Section 162
D.Section 161
56.
Answer: Option C
In a summons trial case instituted on a complaint wherein the summons
have been issued to the accused, the non-appearance or death of the complainant
shall entail
A.Discharge of
the accused
B.Acquittal of
the accused
C.Either discharge
or acquittal depending on the facts and circumstances of the case
D.Only A and C
above
57.
Answer: Option B
Match the following lists and tick the correct
|
List I |
List II |
|
a. S. 290 |
1. Report of Government Scientific
Expert |
|
b. S. 291 |
2. Evidence of Officers of Mint |
|
c. S. 292 |
3. Deposition of Medical Witness |
|
d. S. 293 |
4. Execution of Foreign Commission |
A.a-1, b-2, c-3,
d-4
B.a-4, b-3, c-1,
d-2
C.a-4, b-3, c-2,
d-1
D.a-4, b-2, c-3,
d-1
58.
Answer: Option C
The Code of Criminal Procedure 1973, came into force on:
A.1st July 1974
B.21st January
1973
C.1st April 1974
D.1st April 1973
59.
Answer: Option C
In respect of investigation as provided under section 2(h) of Criminal
Procedure Code, which of the following is incorrect
A.Investigation
can be conducted by a police officer
B.Investigation
can be conducted by any person so authorised by a Magistrate
C.Investigation
can be conducted by a Magistrate himself
D.Both A and B
60.
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Section 2(h) of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) defines "investigation"
as the process of collection of evidence by a police officer or any person authorized
by a Magistrate.
So, both options A and B are correct:
A. Investigation can be conducted by a police officer.
B. Investigation can be conducted by any person authorized by a Magistrate.
Option C is incorrect:
Investigation cannot be conducted by a Magistrate himself. A Magistrate is responsible
for judicial functions and decision-making, and the investigation is generally carried
out by police officers or persons authorized by a Magistrate.
Therefore, the correct answer is:
D. Both A and B
In a cognizable case under Indian Penal Code, the police will have
all the powers to investigate
A.Except the power
to arrest without warrant
B.Including the
power of arrest without warrant
C.And arrest without
warrant, only after seeking permission from the Magistrate
D.And arrest without
warrant, only after informing the Magistrate having jurisdiction to inquire into
or try the offence
Answer: Option
B
61.
Attachment of the property of the person absconding:
A.Can only be
issued after publication of the proclamation under section 82 of Criminal Procedure
Code
B.Can be issued
before publication of the proclamation under section 82 of Criminal Procedure Code
C.Can be issued
simultaneously with the issue of proclamation under section 82 of Criminal Procedure
Code
D.All the above
62.
Answer: Option C
A search warrant is a written authority given to a police officer or
any other person for the search of any place
A.Generally
B.For specified
things or documents
C.Generally as
well as for specified things or documents
D.Only B of above
63.
Answer: Option C
In the Indian Constitution, Criminal Procedure Code is included in
the
A.State List
B.Concurrent List
C.Union List
D.Residuary List
64.
Answer: Option B
What maximum punishment can be awarded by a Magistrate of 1st Class
in a summary trial?
A.One month
B.Three months
C.Six months
D.One year
65.
Answer: Option B
Which of the following deals with the summary procedure for trial for
giving false evidence?
A.Section 339
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 344
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 388
Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 458
Criminal Procedure Code
66.
Answer: Option B
Under Criminal Procedure Code an accused person can be remanded to
police custody for not more than
A.7 days at one
time
B.15 days at one
time
C.20 days at one
time
D.30 days at one
time
67.
Answer: Option B
Which of the following statement is true?
A.A' is accused
of cheating 'B' at a given time and place. The charge must set out the manner in
which 'A' cheated 'B'
B.A' is accused
of the theft of a certain article at a certain time and place. The charge need set
out the manner in which the theft was effected
C.A' is accused
of murder of B at a given time and place. The charge need state the manner in which
'A' murdered 'B'
D.None of the
above
68.
Answer: Option A
With intent to cause injury to B, A institutes a criminal proceeding
against him, knowing that there is not just or lawful ground for such proceeding,
and also falsely accuses B of having committed an offence, knowing that there is
no just or lawful ground for such charge. Applying Section 220 Criminal Procedure
Code:
A.A may be separately
charged with, and convicted of, two offense u/s. 208 of the Indian Penal Code (45
to 1860)
B.A may be separately
charged with, and convicted of, two offense u/s, 209 of the Indian Penal Code (45
to 1860)
C.A may be separately
charged with, and convicted of, two offense u/s. 210 of the Indian Penal Code (45
to 1860)
D.A may be separately
charged with, and convicted of, two offense u/s. 211 of the Indian Penal Code (45
to 1860)
69.
Answer: Option D
Who will inquest the suicidal death of woman within seven years of
marriage
A.Only judicial
magistrate investigate
B.Only Police
C.Executive Magistrate
D.Both A and C
70.
Answer: Option D
Who cannot claim maintenance under Section 125 of Criminal Procedure
Code, 1973 from a person having sufficient means, who neglects or refuses to maintain
him/her:
A.Father and mother
unable to maintain themselves
B.Illegitimate
minor child unable to maintain himself
C.Wife unable
to maintain herself
D.Brother unable
to maintain himself
Answer: Option
D
When the police registers a case regarding commission of a cognizable offence, the
registration of the case is under
A.Section 154
of Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 155
of Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 156(3)
of Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 190
of Criminal Procedure Code
72.
Answer: Option A
Under which of the following chapter of Criminal Procedure Code provisions
for "Preventive Action of the Police" are provided:
A.Chapter X
B.Chapter XI
C.Chapter XII
D.None of these
73.
Answer: Option B
Under section 198 of Criminal Procedure Code the court can take cognizance
of any offence laid down under section 497 and 498 of the Indian Penal Code on the
complaint of-
A.Husband of the
woman
B.Father of the
woman
C.Mother of the
woman
D.Any of these
74.
Answer: Option A
For non-payment and non-recovery of penalty from the surety under the
surety bond, the surety can be sentenced to
A.Simple imprisonment
only
B.Rigorous imprisonment
only
C.Civil imprisonment
only
D.Either A or
B or C
75.
Answer: Option C
Which of the following combinations are correctly matched?
1. Made by Magistrate ⇔ Investigation
2. Object is to collect evidence ⇔ Inquiry
3. Ordinarily second stage of a criminal case ⇔ Inquiry
4. It is not a judicial proceeding ⇔ Investigation
A.1 and 2
B.2 and 3
C.3 and 4
D.2 and 4
76.
Answer: Option C
When a sentence of . . . . . . . . is passed by the High Court, a certified
copy of the judgment shall be immediately given to the accused free of cost whether
he applied for the same or not.
A.Death
B.Imprisonment
for Life
C.Imprisonment
for 10 years
D.All the above
77.
Answer: Option A
The maximum possible detention under section 151 of the Code of Criminal
Procedure, 1973 is-
A.12 hours
B.24 hours
C.48 hours
D.72 hours
78.
Answer: Option B
Match the groups given below:
|
List I |
List II |
|
a. Yakub Abdul Razak Memon |
1. Delay in execution of Death
Sentence |
|
b. Sher Singh State of Punjab |
2. Confession |
|
c. Ramesh Chandra Agarwal v.
Regency Hospital |
3. Estoppel |
|
d. C. I. T. v. B. N. Bhattacharjee |
4. Expert evidence |
A.a-1, b-2, c-3,
d-4
B.a-2, b-1, c-4,
d-3
C.a-2, b-3, c-1,
d-4
D.a-3, b-2, c-4,
d-1
79.Answer: Option B
The bar created by section 162 of Criminal Procedure Code does not
apply to
A.Civil proceedings
B.Proceedings
under Article 34 of the constitution
C.Proceedings
under Article 226 of the constitution
D.All of the above
80.
Answer: Option D
Joinder of charges is permissible under
A.Section 200
of Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 220
of Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 221
of Criminal Procedure Code
D.Both B and C
Answer: Option
D
81.
Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, no revision application
can lie against
A.Where appeal
provision exists
B.Where order
is an appealable one
C.Interlocutory
order
D.In all the above
cases
82.
Answer: Option D
If the succeeding Judicial magistrate is of opinion that further examination
of any of the witnesses whose evidence has already been recorded, is necessary in
the interests of justice, he may re-summon any such witness, and after such further
examination, cross-examination and reexamination, if any, as he may permit, the
witness shall be discharged." This provision is mentioned under section . .
. . . . . . of Criminal procedure Code.
A.326
B.325
C.311
D.319
83.Answer: Option A
Newly inserted Chapter XXI-A of the Code of Criminal Procedure deals
with:
A.Bail
B.Plea bargaining
C.Disposal of
property
D.Transfer of
criminal cases
84.
Answer: Option B
Which one of the following is correctly matched?
A.Information
in cognizable offence ⇔ Sec. 154
B.Police Officer's
power to require attendance of witnesses ⇔ Sec. 161
C.Search by Police
Officer ⇔ Sec. 166
D.Cases to be
sent to Magistrate when evidence is sufficient ⇔ Sec. 171
85.
Answer: Option A
Under Section 357A(2) Criminal Procedure Code which of the authority
is authorised to decide quantum of compensation?
A.Sessions Judge
B.Chief Judicial
Magistrate
C.District Magistrate
D.State or District
Legal Service Authority
86.
Answer: Option D
Section 210 of Criminal Procedure Code provides for
A.Stay of police
investigation
B.Stay of proceedings
in complaint case
C.Both A and B
D.Neither A nor
B
87.
Answer: Option B
For offence punishable with fine only, the period of limitation for
taking cognizance is:
A.One year
B.Six months
C.Two years
D.Three years
88.Answer: Option B
Every police officer on making arrest has to forthwith give information
regarding such arrest and the place from where the person was arrested:
A.To the Magistrate
of the area
B.To the complainant/victim
C.To the friend,
relative or such other person disclosed or nominated by the arrested person
D.It is not necessary
to inform anyone but the person arrested must be informed about the grounds of arrest
89.Answer: Option C
The Court of Magistrate of the Second Class is empowered to pass a
sentence of imprisonment for a term not exceeding:
A.Seven years
B.Three years
C.Two years
D.One years
90.
Answer: Option D
Under Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 the nature of non-cognizable offence
is
A.Bailable and
simple
B.Bailable and
grave
C.Only of grave
nature
D.All the above
Answer: Option
A
Power to recall any witness(es) under Section 311 of Criminal Procedure Code, can
be exercised:
A.Even after the
evidence of both the sides is closed
B.After the evidence
of the prosecution is closed, but before the evidence of defence is closed
C.Before the evidence
of the prosecution is closed, if the witness is to be called on the motion of the
prosecution
D.After the evidence
of the prosecution is closed if the witness is called on the motion of the defence
92.
Answer: Option A
Which one of the following statements does not come under the definition
of 'Complaint' under section 2(d) of the Criminal Procedure Code?
A.Complaint is
an oral or a written allegation
B.It is to be
made only to the Magistrate
C.It is related
to some person known or unknown who has committed an offence
D.Police report
made after investigation which discloses the commission of a cognizable offence
93.
Answer: Option D
In which one of the following cases did the Supreme Court hold that
in appropriate cases, Police officers have a duty to conduct a preliminary enquiry
before registering an First information Report (FIR), in order to find out whether
allegations made have any substance or not?
A.Swamy Shraddananda
v. State of Karnataka
B.Mayankaur Baldev
Singh Sardar v. State of Punjab
C.Rajinder Singh
Katoeh v. Chandigarh Administration
D.Selvi and Others
v. State of Karnataka
94.
Answer: Option C
Which section of the Criminal Procedure Code provides that all offences
under the Indian Penal Code, shall be investigated, inquired into according to the
provisions of Criminal Procedure Code?
A.Section 3
B.Section 4
C.Section 5
D.Section 6
95.
Answer: Option B
Under which criteria a police officer cannot be appointed as an Assistant
Public Prosecutor as per Section 25?
A.The police officer
should not fall in the category of sub-section (1A) of Section 25 Criminal Procedure
Code
B.The police officer
has been a part of the investigation of the offence in any way
C.The police officer
is below the rank of an Inspector
D.Both B and C
96.
Answer: Option D
The Supreme Court of India in the case of Navjot Singh Sidhu held that
A.A conviction
cannot be suspended using Section 389 of the Code of Criminal Procedure
B.A sentence cannot
be suspended using Section 389 of the Code of Criminal Procedure
C.A conviction
can be suspended using Section 389 of the Code of Criminal Procedure but the petitioner
needs to specifically draw the attention of the court to the consequences that may
arise if the conviction is not suspended
D.Only a sentence
can be suspended using Section 389 of the Code of Criminal Procedure but the petitioner
needs to specifically draw the attention of the court to the consequences that may
arise if the sentence is not suspended
97.
Answer: Option C
On completion of investigation, the officer incharge of a police station
shall forward the police report under section 173(2) Criminal Procedure Code to
A.Sessions Court
B.Chief Judicial
Magistrate
C.Any Judicial
Magistrate
D.Magistrate empowered
to take cognizance of the offence
98.
Answer: Option D
Warrant may be issued in lieu or in addition to summons "Recording
of reasons in writing" is a condition precedent.
A.Is this statement
true
B.Is this statement
not true
C.Depends on discretion
of Court
D.There is no
such provision
99.
Answer: Option A
In which of the following cases, Section 144 of the Code of Criminal
Procedure has been held constitutionally valid by the Supreme Court?
A.Madhu Limaye
v. S. D. M. Mangare
B.Nanak Chand
v. Chandra Kishore
C.Superintendent
of Central Prison v. Ram Manhor Lohiya
D.Mithilesh Kumar
v. Bindh Wasni
100.
Answer: Option A
The Supreme Court in Rakesh Kumar Paul v. State of Assam held that
an accused is entitled to statutory bail (default bail) under Section 167(2)(a)
(2) of Code of Criminal Procedure, if the police failed to file the charge-sheet
within . . . . . . . . days of his arrest for the offence punishable with 'imprisonment
up to . . . . . . . . years'.
A.60 days, 10
years
B.90 days, 10
years
C.60 days, 7 years
D.90 days, 7 years
Answer: Option
A
1.
Appeal in case of acquittal by a Magistrate may lie in:
A.High Court
B.Sessions Court
C.C. J. M's Court
D.No appeal lie
2.
Answer: Option B
Section 197 Criminal Procedure Code affords protection to
A.Judges
B.Employees of
public sector undertakings
C.Public servants
D.Both A and C
3.
Answer: Option D
Plea bargaining is permitted where:
A.Punishment provided
is imprisonment for more than seven years
B.Offence is committed
against a woman or a child under fourteen years of age
C.Offence is related
to the Cinematograph Act, 1952
D.Offence is under
Section 153 and 160 of the Indian Penal Code
4.
Answer: Option D
Under Section 320(1) Criminal Procedure Code for inducing person to
believe himself an object of divine displeasure, which section of Indian Penal Code
is applicable?
A.506
B.508
C.509
D.510
5.
Answer: Option B
Report of police officer on completion of investigation under Section
173 of the Code of Criminal Procedure is called:
A.Policy Diary
B.Case Diary
C.Charge Sheet
D.Complaint
6.
Answer: Option C
Limitation Period under Section 468 of Criminal Procedure Code includes:
A.6 months with
fine only
B.1 year with
1 year punishment
C.3 years with
Maximum 3 year punishment
D.All of the above
7.
Answer: Option D
Under Section 320(1) Criminal Procedure Code for causing miscarriage,
which section of Indian Penal Code is applicable?
A.309
B.310
C.312
D.313
8.
Answer: Option C
Who can commute the sentence of imprisonment for life under Criminal
Procedure Code?
A.Appropriate
Government
B.The President
of India
C.The Governor
of the state
D.The Home Minister
of the State
9.
Answer: Option A
Under Criminal Procedure Code there shall be no appeal by a convicted
person where a Magistrate of 1st class imposes only sentence of fine not exceeding
A.One hundred
rupees
B.Two hundred
rupees
C.Three hundred
rupees
D.Five hundred
rupees
10.
Answer: Option A
The Chief Judicial Magistrate is duty bound to inspect the court of
his subordinate Judicial Magistrate, on which of the following basis?
A.Weekly
B.Quarterly
C.Half Yearly
D.Yearly
Answer: Option
C
11.
Chapter XXI-A of Criminal Procedure Code dealing with Plea Bargaining
has been inserted by
A.The Criminal
Law (Amendment) Act, 2005
B.The Criminal
Law (Amendment) Act, 1993
C.The Code of
Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 2001
D.The Code of
Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 1993
12.
Answer: Option A
Judicial Magistrate of the First Class convicted a man under Section
420, Indian Penal Code. She now intends to impose a fine on the convict, using her
powers under Section 357(c) of the Code of Criminal Procedure. In the aforesaid
context, which of the following statements are accurate:
A.The quantum
of compensation cannot exceed Rs. 10,000
B.The quantum
of compensation cannot exceed Rs. 5,000
C.The quantum
of compensation cannot exceed Rs. 1,000
D.There is no
limit on the quantum of compensation that the Magistrate may impose
13.
Answer: Option D
In which of the following Sections there is a provision for Director
of Prosecution?
A.Section 25A
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 25B
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 25C
Criminal Procedure Code
D.None of the
above
14.
Answer: Option A
Which one of the following Sections of Criminal Procedure Code, 1973
provides that a person once convicted or acquitted cannot be tried again for the
same offence?
A.Section 298
B.Section 299
C.Section 300
D.Section 301
15.
Answer: Option C
The Magistrate records the confession of an accused or a statement
of a witness during investigation, under
A.Section 164
of Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 281
of Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 162
of Criminal Procedure Code
D.Chapter XXIII
of Criminal Procedure Code
16.
Answer: Option A
Under the general principle of Criminal Law, the jurisdiction to try
a person for an offence depends upon:
A.The place where
such person is found
B.The place where
crime is committed within local area
C.The nationality
of the offender
D.None of the
above
17.
Answer: Option B
Filing of First information Report (FIR) is a condition precedent to
the exercise of power under section 438 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. The statement
is
A.True
B.False
C.Partly correct
D.None of these
18.
Answer: Option B
The statements of the witnesses are recorded by a police officer during
the investigation under Section . . . . . . . . of the Criminal Procedure Code
A.161
B.162
C.164
D.169
19.
Answer: Option A
Suspension of sentence pending the appeal; release of appellant on
bail is covered under:
A.Section 389
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 283
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 388
Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 585
Criminal Procedure Code
20.
Answer: Option A
Which of the following cases can be cured under section 465 of the
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973?
A.Entertaining
of complaint without complying with section 195 and 340 of the Criminal Procedure
Code
B.The reading
and recording of evidence taken in one case into another companion case
C.The examination
of witness in absence of the accused
D.Non-compliance
with 235(2)
Answer: Option
B
21.
A divorced wife is entitled to maintenance from her husband
A.Till she remarries
B.Till her son
becomes major
C.Till she is
employed
D.Till her death
22.
Answer: Option A
An accused can be discharged by the:
A.Magistrate who
takes the cognizance
B.Court which
has competence to try the case
C.Police
D.Chief Judicial
Magistrate or Court of Sessions
23.
Answer: Option A
Which one of the following statements is correct?
Dismissal of complaint under section 203 results are
A.Bar to rehearing
by the same Magistrate
B.Bar to rehearing
by any other Magistrate
C.Bar to rehearing
a fresh complaint on the same facts
D.No bar to rehearing
a fresh complaint on the same facts
24.
Answer: Option D
. . . . . . . . of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 states that
compensation payable to the victim under Section 357-A will be in addition to the
compensation payable under Section 326-A or 376-D of Indian Penal Code.
A.Section 357
B.Section 357A
C.Section 357B
D.Section 357C
25.
Answer: Option C
The power to grant anticipatory bail under Section 438 Code of Criminal
Procedure vest with
A.The Court of
Magistrate
B.Only in the
Court of Sessions
C.Only in the
High Court
D.Both the Court
of Sessions and the High Court
26.
Answer: Option D
Cognizance of offence punishable under Chapter X of Indian Penal Code
can be taken by the Magistrate
A.On a police
report
B.On a written
complaint of the public servant
C.Both A and B
D.Only A and not
B
27.
Answer: Option B
An unjustified and unexplained long delay on the part of the investigating
officer in recording the statement of a material witness would render the evidence
of such witness:
A.Unreliable
B.Inadmissible
C.Inadmissible
and unreliable
D.Only B and not
A
28.
Answer: Option A
The accused has indefeasible right to bail when investigation is not
completed within
A.15 days
B.30 days
C.21 days
D.90 or 60 days
29.
Answer: Option D
Pardon may be tendered to an accomplice under Section 306 Criminal
Procedure Code when:
A.He is not in
a position to stand trial due to infirm health
B.When he is declared
insane
C.He undertakes
to make full and true disclosure of the facts relating to the offence
D.All of the above
30.
Answer: Option C
Rule autrefois acquit or autrefois convict is contained in
A.Section 298
of Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 300
of Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 320
of Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 321
of Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option
B
If the investigation is not completed within 90 days or 60 days as the case may
be, and the accused is in custody, on the expiry of said period the accused is entitled
to be
A.Discharged
B.Released on
bail on making an application for release on bail
C.Released on
bail without making an application for release on bail
D.Acquitted
32.
Answer: Option B
The provrsron to tender pardon to an accomplice is given in
A.Section 256
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 306
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 280
Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 289
Criminal Procedure Code
33.
Answer: Option B
Under section 159 of Criminal Procedure Code, a preliminary inquiry
into the commission of offence can be conducted
A.By the Magistrate
having jurisdiction to take cognizance
B.By any Magistrate
subordinate to the Magistrate having jurisdiction, under the orders of such Magistrate
C.By the police
D.Only A and B
34.
Answer: Option D
Which of the following Magistrates can order the habitual offenders
of robbery or house breaking to execute a bond with or without sureties?
A.Judicial Magistrate
IInd Class
B.Judicial Magistrate
1st Class
C.Executive Magistrate
D.Any of these
35.
Answer: Option C
Under which Section of law the court has provision to direct tender
of pardon to the accused before pronouncement of judgment?
A.Section 306
B.Section 307
C.Section 301
D.Section 310
36.
Answer: Option B
Ordinarily place of trial is-
A.Where the offence
has been committed
B.Where the victim
resides
C.Where the accused
resides
D.Where the First
information Report (FIR) is lodged
37.
Answer: Option A
Appropriate Government may commute the sentence of an accused person
under Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 even without the consent of the accused under
A.Section 432
B.Section 433
C.Section 320
D.Section 321
38.
Answer: Option B
If an accused at one trial is convicted of and punished with imprisonment
in two offences, under section 31 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973; the imprisonments
in the absence of any specific direction of the court, will run:
A.Consecutively
B.Concurrently
C.Consecutively
as per direction of Jail Authorities
D.Concurrently
as per direction of Jail Authorities
E.None of these
39.
Answer: Option A
What is the distinction between Sections 161 and 164 of Criminal Procedure
Code?
A.Both are one
and the same
B.Section 161
Criminal Procedure Code, statement is recorded by the Magistrate and whereas Sec.
164 Criminal Procedure Code, statement is recorded by the police
C.Section 161
Criminal Procedure Code, statement is recorded by the police and whereas Section
164 Criminal Procedure Code, statement is recorded by the Magistrate
D.Section 161
Criminal Procedure Code, statement is recorded on oath and whereas no oath is administered
in recording under Sec. 164 Criminal Procedure Code
40.
Answer: Option C
Which of the following persons is not entitled to maintenance under
Section 125, Criminal Procedure Code from a man who has sufficient means and refuses
to maintain them?
A.The man's wife
B.The man's illegitimate
minor child
C.Daughter-in-law
D.The man's father
Answer: Option
C
41.
When a person who would otherwise be competent to compound an offence
under Section 320 of the Criminal Procedure Code is dead, then the
A.Offence cannot
be compounded
B.Offence can
be compounded by an eye witness
C.Offence can
be compounded by the legal representative of such person without the consent of
the Court
D.Legal representative
of such person can compound the offence with the consent of the Court
42.
Answer: Option D
Match List-I with
List-II and select the
correct answer:
|
List I |
List II |
|
a. Joinder of charges |
1. Section 200 |
|
b. Examination of complaint |
2. Section 218 |
|
c. Cognizance of offence by
Magistrate |
3. Section 125 |
|
d. Order for maintenance of
wives, children and parents |
4. Section 190 |
A.a-1, b-2, c-4,
d-3
B.a-2, b-1, c-4,
d-3
C.a-1, b-4, c-3,
d-2
D.a-2, b-1, c-3,
d-4
43.
Answer: Option B
When any person has reason to believe that he may be arrested on an
accusation of having committed a non-bailable offence he may apply for anticipatory
bail under
A.Section 436
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 437
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 438
Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 449
Criminal Procedure Code
44.
Answer: Option C
Which of the following is not correctly matched?
A.Complaint ⇔ Section 2(d),
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Police report
⇔ Section 2(r),
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Contents of
Judgement ⇔ Section 354, Criminal Procedure Code
D.Victim Compensation
Scheme ⇔ Section 357, Criminal Procedure Code
45.
Answer: Option D
How much punishment may be awarded to an accused who is found guilty
under a summary trial?
A.Not exceeding
two years
B.Not exceeding
one year
C.Not exceeding
six months
D.Not exceeding
three months
46.
Answer: Option D
A commits robbery on B and in doing so voluntarily causes hurt to him.
Applying Section 220 Criminal Procedure Code:
A.A may be separately
charged with and convicted of, offences u/ss. 320, 392 and 393 of the Indian Penal
Code (45 of 1860)
B.A may be separately
charged with and convicted of, offences u/ss. 321, 392 and 392 of the Indian Penal
Code (45 of 1860)
C.A may be separately
charged with and convicted of, offences u/ss. 322, 392 and 393 of the Indian Penal
Code (45 of 1860)
D.A may be separately
charged with and convicted of, offences u/ss. 323, 392 and 394 of the Indian Penal
Code (45 of 1860)
47.
Answer: Option D
Which of the following section determines the authorities before whom
affidavits may be sworn?
A.Section 297
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 387
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 280
Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 289
Criminal Procedure Code
48.
Answer: Option A
What alternatives under Section 135 Criminal Procedure Code does a
person have who have been served with a notice?
A.He may carry
out the order
B.He may show
cause against the order
C.Either A or
B
D.None of them
49.
Answer: Option C
Search warrant in respect of a place
A.Includes search
of a person present in or about that place
B.Does not include
search of a person in or about that place
C.Includes search
of a person in or about that place only if such person is suspected of concealing
about his person any article for which search is being made
D.None of the
above
50.
Answer: Option C
Section 323 of Criminal Procedure Code provides for committal of cases
to the Court of Sessions
A.Which disclose
commission of offences exclusively triable by the Court of Sessions
B.Which the Magistrate
thinks ought to be tried by the Court of Sessions
C.Both A and B
D.Only A and not
B
Answer: Option
B
No explanation
is
Which one of the following is not essential element of First Information Report?
A.It is an information
given to a Police Officer
B.Information
must relate to a cognizable offence
C.It is an information
first in point of time
D.Information
may relate to any kind of offence whether cognizable or non-cognizable
52.
Answer: Option D
A Magistrate not empowered by law to order, under section 155 of Criminal
Procedure Code, the police to investigate an offence, orders the police to investigate
the offence. Such order is
A.Illegal and
cannot be protected under section 460 of Criminal Procedure Code
B.Irregular and
is protected under section 460 of Criminal Procedure Code
C.Illegal but
not liable to be set aside unless it amounts to miscarriage of justice
D.Irregular but
liable to be set aside
53.
Answer: Option B
The order for compensation under section 250 of the Code of Criminal
Procedure, 1973 can be made-
A.In cases where
the offences are compounded
B.Where discharge
or acquittal is not made
C.By the Magistrate
only where the offence charged is triable by him
D.By the successor
in office
54.
Answer: Option C
Under Section 320(1) Criminal Procedure Code for fraudulent removal
or concealment of property, which section of Indian Penal Code is applicable?
A.424
B.420
C.422
D.425
55.
Answer: Option A
The provisions of section 195 of Criminal Procedure Code are
A.Directory, being
procedural
B.Discretionary,
depending on the facts and circumstances of the case
C.Optional for
the court
D.Mandatory
56.
Answer: Option D
In a summons-case instituted otherwise than upon a complaint where
the Metropolitan Magistrate stops the proceedings under Section 258 Criminal Procedure
Code after the evidence of principal witnesses has been recorded, he may:
A.Release the
accused and such release shall have the effect of discharge
B.Pronounce a
Judgment of acquittal
C.Either discharge
or acquit the accused
D.Discharge the
accused only on the request of the accused or his counsel
57.
Answer: Option B
A complainant, of a Magistrate triable case instituted upon a complaint,
can challenge the judgment of acquittal passed by the competent court, by filing:
A.Revision in
the Sessions Court
B.Revision in
the High Court
C.Appeal before
a Sessions Court
D.Application
for grant of leave to appeal in the High Court
58.
Answer: Option D
Where an accused remained in police custody for maximum period of fifteen
days, he can further be remanded to police custody by
A.A Magistrate
B.A Session Court
C.The High Court
in exercise of its inherent powers
D.Neither A nor
B nor C
59.
Answer: Option D
Criminal Procedure Code: In Madhya Pradesh offence under section 363
Indian Penal Code is triable by which Court?
A.Judicial Magistrate
First class
B.Chief Judicial
Magistrate
C.Court of Session
D.Chief Metropolitan
Magistrate
60.
Answer: Option C
While exercising revisional powers, the revision Court is not authorised
to:
A.Order detention
of the accused
B.Release the
accused on bail
C.Convert a finding
of acquittal into one of conviction
D.Convert a finding
of conviction into one of acquittal
Answer: Option
C
Under which Section 107 Criminal Procedure Code the Magistrate has power to drop
proceedings initiated-
A.Even after a
formal order has been under u/s 111 Criminal Procedure Code has been drawn up and
before an inquiry under Section 116 Criminal Procedure Code
B.Even after a
formal order has been under u/s 111 Criminal Procedure Code has been drawn up and
before an inquiry under Section 118 Criminal Procedure Code
C.Even after a
formal order has been under u/s 111 Criminal Procedure Code has been drawn up and
before an inquiry under Section 120 Criminal Procedure Code
D.Even after a
formal order has been under u/s 111 Criminal Procedure Code has been drawn up and
before an inquiry under Section 122 Criminal Procedure Code
62.
Answer: Option A
Who has the power to require security for good behaviour from suspected
persons?
A.Judicial Magistrate
of the First Class
B.Executive Magistrate
C.District Judge
D.Superintendent
of Police
63.
Answer: Option B
The right against self-incrimination under Article 20(3) and section
161(2) of Criminal Procedure Code was recognised by the Supreme Court in the case
of
A.Gian Kaur v.
State
B.Rupan Deal Bajaj
v. K. P. S. Gill
C.Nandini Satpathy
v. P. L. Dani
D.Joginder Kumar
v. State
64.
Answer: Option C
Under section 77 of Criminal Procedure Code a warrant of arrest may
be executed
A.Within the local
jurisdiction of court issuing warrant
B.Within the session
division
C.At any place
within the State
D.At any place
in India
65.
Answer: Option D
The Supreme Court of India in the case of State of Haryana v. Dinesh
Kumar (2008) held that 'arrest' implies:
A.Apprehension
of the accused by the police officer
B.Apprehension
of the accused by the police officer or the submission of the accused to the custody
by word or action including when he is in the judicial custody on surrender before
the court and/or submits to its direction
C.Handcuffing
of the accused by the police officer
D.Handcuffing
and putting the accused in police or judicial custody
66.
Answer: Option B
The Code of Criminal Procedure of 1973 is divided into:
A.Chapter 37,
Section 481
B.Chapter 39,
Section 484
C.Chapter 38,
Section 481
D.Chapter 37,
Section 484
67.
Answer: Option D
How much maximum punishment of imprisonment could be given by Chief
Metropolitan Magistrate?
A.Upto 10 years
B.Upto 7 years
C.Upto 5 years
D.Upto 3 years
68.
Answer: Option B
Where a Magistrate of the first class passes only a sentence of fine
not exceeding Rs. 100, against this order where an appeal shall be:
A.In the court
of Chief Judicial Magistrate
B.In the court
of Chief Metropolitan Magistrate
C.Both A and B
D.None of the
above
69.
Answer: Option D
A Magistrate, under Section 159, can direct the police-
A.To hold investigation
B.To drop the
proceedings
C.To stop investigation
D.To file charge
sheet
70.
Answer: Option A
A boy aged about 16 years is suspected to be involved in the commission
of the offence of murder. He can be made to join investigation
A.At the Police
Station
B.At his residence
C.At any place
of his choice
D.Either A or
B or C
Answer: Option
A
71.
Which of the following statements is/are covered under section 162
of Criminal Procedure Code
A.A statement
made to a Magistrate in the presence and hearing of a police-officer
B.A statement
made to a third person in the presence of a police officer
C.A statement
made to a person assisting the police in the investigation of a case
D.Neither A nor
B nor C
72.
Answer: Option D
Which of the following does not apply to cognizable offence:
A.The police can
investigate only by the order of the Magistrate
B.First information
report can be lodged with the police
C.Offences punishable
with less than two years
D.Offences punishable
more than three years
E.Both options
A and C
73.
Answer: Option E
Under which provision of law, the Sessions Court can make a reference
to the High Court regarding the validity of any Act, Ordinance or Regulation, the
determination of which is necessary for the disposal of the case?
A.Section 396
of Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 368
of Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 366
of Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 395
of Criminal Procedure Code
74.
Answer: Option D
Where the police submits a final report under section 173 of Criminal
Procedure Code, to a Magistrate, the Magistrate is
A.Bound by the
conclusion drawn by the police and can not order re-investigation
B.Not bound by
the conclusion drawn by the police and may direct re-investigation, or issue process
C.Bound by the
conclusions drawn by the police and has to issue process
D.Both A and C
75.
Answer: Option B
Compensation for accusation without reasonable cause can be awarded
by the Magistrate
A.Under Section
357(3) of Criminal Procedure Code
B.Under Section
250 of Criminal Procedure Code
C.Under Section
167(2) of Criminal Procedure Code
D.Under Section
436-A of Criminal Procedure Code
76.
Answer: Option B
Which provision of Criminal Procedure Code provides protection against
double jeopardy?
A.Section 305
B.Section 300
C.Section 188
D.Section 203
77.
Answer: Option B
A police officer may arrest somebody accused of an offence
A.To prevent such
person from committing any further offence
B.For proper investigation
of the case
C.To prevent tampering
of evidence
D.For all these
78.
Answer: Option D
Charge can be altered at any time
A.Before taking
cognizance
B.Before framing
of charge
C.Before taking
evidence and not afterwards
D.Before pronouncement
of judgment
79.
Answer: Option D
Any public notice issued or an order made which prohibits carrying
arms in procession or mass-drill or mass-training with arms shall remain in force
for not more than
A.Two months
B.Three months
C.Four months
D.Five months
80.
Answer: Option B
Section 27 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 relates to which of
the following
A.Juvenile Jurisdiction
B.Public Interest
Intigation
C.Res judicata
D.None of the
above
Answer: Option
A
81.
Under the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, the option
to be governed by the provision of Section 125 Criminal Procedure Code, may be given
by the parties
A.Jointly
B.Separately
C.Either jointly
or separately
D.None of the
above
82.
Answer: Option C
An Investigating officer during the investigation records the statement
of a witness under Section . . . . . . . . of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.
A.164
B.162
C.161
D.160
E.None of these
83.
Answer: Option C
Any Metropolitan Magistrate, may, if he thinks fit, try in a summary
way the following offences under Section 260 of the Code of Criminal Procedure
A.Theft, under
Section 379, Section 380 or Section 381 of the Indian Penal Code, where the value
of the property stolen does not exceed two thousand rupees
B.Offences under
Sections 454 and 456 of the Indian Penal Code
C.Receiving or
retaining stolen property, under Section 411 of the Indian Penal Code where the
value of the property does not exceed two thousand rupees
D.All these
84.
Answer: Option D
Which one of the following offences has not been enumerated under Section-110
of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 which empowers an Executive Magistrate to require
such person to show cause why he should not be ordered to execute a bond for his
good behaviour?
A.Drugs and Cosmetics
Act, 1940
B.Dowry Prohibition
Act, 1961
C.Foreign Exchange
Regulation Act, 1973
D.Untouchability
(Offences) Act, 1955
85.
Answer: Option B
In proceeding under Section 107 of Code of Criminal Procedure an Executive
Magistrate may require to execute a bond for keeping peace for such period, not
exceeding-
A.One year
B.Two years
C.Three years
D.Six months
86.
Answer: Option A
Any condition imposed by a Magistrate while releasing the accused in
a non-bailable offence case can be set aside or modified
A.By the Magistrate
himself
B.By the Court
of Sessions
C.By the High
Court
D.All the above
87.
Answer: Option D
Section 162 of Criminal Procedure Code applies to statements made to
a police officer during investigation by
A.A witness
B.An accused person
C.An accused who
turns approver
D.All of the above
88.
Answer: Option D
Who can record statement and confession under Section 164 of the Criminal
Procedure Code
A.Police Officer
B.Judicial Magistrate
C.Executive Magistrate
D.Investing Officer
89.
Answer: Option B
Which one of the following provisions of Criminal Procedure Code deals
with anticipatory bail?
A.Section 437
B.Section 438
C.Section 439
D.None of the
above
90.
Answer: Option B
The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 extends to
A.The whole of
India
B.The whole of
India except the State of Jammu and Kashmir
C.The whole of
India except the Union Territory of Pondicherry
D.The whole of
India except the State of Sikkim
Answer: Option
B
91.
Which of the following courts can transfer a criminal case, pending
in a court of one district, to a court of another district:
A.Court of Sessions
of the district where such case is pending
B.Court of Sessions
of the district where such case is sought to be transferred
C.High Court of
the State
D.None of the
above
92.
Answer: Option C
Which one of the following offences a Chief Judicial Magistrate cannot
try in a summary way?
A.Theft, where
the value of property does not exceed two thousand rupees
B.Theft, where
the value of the property stolen exceeds three thousand rupees
C.A complaint
made under Cattle Trespass Act
D.Offences under
Sections 454 and 456 of the Indian Penal Code
93.
Answer: Option B
'Non-cognizable' case is defined in:
A.Section 2(c)
of Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 2(h)
of Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 2(l)
of Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 2(0)
of Criminal Procedure Code
94.
Answer: Option C
In regard to sale of perishable property, if the person entitled to
the possession of such property is not known or absent and the property is subject
to speedy and natural decay, the Magistrate may direct it to be sold within . .
. . . . . . of the date of such proclamation:
A.One month
B.Three months
C.Six months
D.Nine months
95.
Answer: Option C
Irregularities which vitiate trial have been stated in
A.Section 460
of Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 461
of Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 466
of Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 467
of Criminal Procedure Code
96.
Answer: Option B
The accused mentioned in First information Report (FIR) wants it to
be quashed, he would approach the following one court
A.Only District
Court
B.Only High Court
C.Only Supreme
Court
D.All Court
97.
Answer: Option B
Whether suspicion is
A.A substitute
for proof of offence
B.Not a substitute
for proof of offence
C.A relevant factor
for proof of offence
D.Not a dependent
factor
98.
Answer: Option B
Under section 167 of Criminal Procedure Code for offences other than
those punishable with death, imprisonment for life or imprisonment for a period
not less than 10 years, the detention during investigation, can be authorised for
a total period of
A.30 days
B.45 days
C.60 days
D.75 days
99.
Answer: Option C
An offence punishable with punishment exceeding two years is triable
as
A.Summon case
B.warrant case
C.Both
D.Either A or
B
100.
Answer: Option B
Procedure when corporation or registered society is an accused is given
in:
A.Section 305
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 387
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 280
Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 289
Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option
A
1.
Object of investigation is-
A.To punish the
accused
B.To acquit the
accused
C.To collect the
evidence
D.To convict the
accused
2.
Answer: Option C
Complaint means allegation in writing made by a complainant that
A.An unfair trade
practice or restrictive trade practice has been adopted by any traders or service
provider
B.The goods bought
by him or agreed to be bought by him suffer from one or more defect
C.A trader of
the service provider as the case may be has charged for the goods or for the services
mentioned in the complaint a price in excess of the price
D.All of the above
3.
Answer: Option D
Where a suit has been duly instituted a summons may be issued to the
defendant to appear and answer the claim and may be served on such day not beyond
. . . . . . . . from the date of institution of suit.
A.Thirty days
B.Sixty days
C.Ten days
D.Twenty days
4.
Answer: Option A
Which one of the following is not correctly matched:
A.Reference to
High Court ? Section 395
B.High Court's
Power of Revision ? Section 401
C.Abatement of
Appeal ? Section 393
D.Appeals from
conviction ? Section 374
5.
Answer: Option C
Where the First information Report (FIR) discloses, prima facie, commission
of a cognizable offence, and there is a delay in sending the First information Report
(FIR) to the Magistrate, under section 157 of Criminal Procedure Code
A.The investigation
must go on
B.The Magistrate
can order for stopping of investigation on account of delay in sending the First
information Report
C.The Magistrate
can order for stopping of investigation irrespective of the delay in sending the
First information Report
D.The Magistrate
can order for stopping of investigation generally
6.
Answer: Option A
"Police Report" means
A.Report lodged
by the complainant in the police station
B.Report sent
by officer in charge of police station to superior officer
C.A report forwarded
by police officer to a magistrate under section 173(b) of Criminal Procedure Code
D.Report entered
in a case diary
7.
Answer: Option C
Under section 195 of Criminal Procedure Code a complaint can be filed
by:
A.A public servant
B.A private individual
C.Police
D.Either A or
B or C
8.
Answer: Option A
Any proceeding during which evidence is taken on oath is called:
A.Inquiry
B.Investigation
C.Sworn statement
D.Judicial proceeding
9.
Answer: Option D
Under Criminal Procedure Code, which of the following is correctly
matched?
A.Procedure where
judges of Court of appeal are equally divided ⇔ Section 392
B.Finality of
judgment and orders on appeal ⇔ Section 394
C.Reference to
the High Court ⇔ Section 396
D.Arrest of accused
in appeal from acquittal ⇔ Section 391
10.
Answer: Option A
A Magistrate may under Section 252 or Section 255 of Criminal Procedure
Code convict the accused of any offence triable under
A.Chapter XIX
of Criminal Procedure Code
B.Chapter XX of
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Chapter XXI
of Criminal Procedure Code
D.Chapter XV of
Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option
B
In case of special summons in cases of petty offence under section 206, the amount
of fine specified is such summons has, in view of Criminal Procedure (Amendment)
Act, 2005 (25 of 2005) has been enhanced from Rs. 100 to
A.Rs. 200
B.Rs. 500
C.Rs. 1000
D.Rs. 2000
12.
Answer: Option C
Under which Section of the Code of Criminal Procedure, Directorate
of Prosecution has been established?
A.Section 25
B.Section 25A
C.Section 167A
D.Section 45B
13.
Answer: Option B
When a report is forwarded by the police under Section 173(2)(i) with
the conclusion that an offence appears to have been committed by a particular person
or persons, which of the following courses would not be open to the Magistrate-
A.To accept the
report and take cognizance of the offence and issue process
B.To disagree
with the report and drop the proceeding
C.To direct further
investigation under Section 156(3) and require the police to make a further report
D.To direct the
police to file an amended charge-sheet
14.
Answer: Option C
The stipulation that all offences under Indian Penal Code would be
tried according to the provisions in Code of Criminal Procedure, is contained in
which Section;
A.5
B.4
C.3
D.6
15.
Answer: Option B
Who among the following is authorised to record a confessional statement
under Section 164 Criminal Procedure Code?
A.A Police Officer
B.An Executive
Magistrate
C.A Judicial Magistrate
D.Neither an Executive
nor a Judicial Magistrate
16.
Answer: Option C
The Assistant Public Prosecutor in charge of criminal case may appear
and plead before the Court
A.Only with permission
of the Court
B.With any written
authority
C.On being instructed
by a Private Person
D.Without any
written authority
17.
Answer: Option D
Which of the following deals with the substance of accusation to be
stated?
A.Section 252
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 251
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 152
Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 249
Criminal Procedure Code
18.
Answer: Option B
Warrant case has been defined as a case relating to an offence punishable
with death, imprisonment for life or imprisonment for a term:
A.Exceeding one
year
B.Exceeding two
years
C.Exceeding three
years
D.Exceeding seven
years
19.
Answer: Option B
First information Report has been defined under
A.Section 154
of Criminal Procedure Code, 1973
B.Section 254
of Criminal Procedure Code, 1973
C.Not defined
anywhere in Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 454
of Criminal Procedure Code, 1973
20.
Answer: Option C
Which section of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 deals with the
power of Sessions Judge to transfer cases and appeals?
A.Section 408
B.Section 409
C.Section 406
D.Section 407
Answer: Option
A
21.
Match List-I with
List-II and give the
correct answer:
|
List I (Definitions) |
List II |
|
a. Complaint |
1. Section 2(wa) |
|
b. Investigation |
2. Section 2(d) |
|
c. Inquiry |
3. Section 2(h) |
|
d. Victim |
4. Section 2(g) |
A.a-3, b-2, c-4,
d-1
B.a-2, b-3, c-4,
d-1
C.a-4, b-1, c-2,
d-3
D.a-1, b-2, c-3,
d-4
22.
Answer: Option B
Power to summon material witness, or examine person present is provisioned
under:
A.Section 265
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 387
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 311
Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 289
Criminal Procedure Code
23.
Answer: Option C
A proclamation under Section 82 of Criminal Procedure Code can be issued
against a person against whom a warrant has been issued. Thus a proclamation can
be issued against
A.Accused offender
B.A surety
C.A witness
D.All the above
24.
Answer: Option D
Which one among the following is the role of the trial judge under
the provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure?
A.To be impartial
and maintain complete silence during the trial
B.To be impartial
and at the same time playa proactive role while examining witnesses
C.To be impartial,
play a proactive role while exercising his powers of examining/reexamining material
witnesses and also the accused person after the prosecution evidence is closed
D.To maintain
complete silence and observe as far as possible the principles of natural justice
during the trial
25.
Answer: Option C
What is primary object of inquest report under Section 174 of Criminal
Procedure Code?
A.To know the
name of the assailants of the deceased
B.To know the
motive of the commission of offence
C.To know the
apparent cause of death
D.To know the
place of occurrence
26.
Answer: Option C
After dismissal of a complaint under Section 203, a fresh similar complaint
on the same facts
A.Is banned
B.Is not banned
but will be entertained only in exceptional circumstances
C.Is not banned
and will be entertained in all circumstances
D.Either A or
C
27.
Answer: Option B
Which of the following statements hold true for plea of guilty under
the provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973?
A.The plea of
"not guilty" is not recognised by Criminal Procedure Code
B.Pleader can
make plea of guilty on behalf of the accused
C.The admission
made by the accused is binding on him
D.Plea of Guilty
to a capital charge is inadmissible
28.
Answer: Option A
Warrant case has been defined under section 2(x) of Criminal Procedure
Code as a case relating to an offence punishable with death, imprisonment for life
or imprisonment for a term
A.Exceeding three
years
B.Exceeding two
years
C.Exceeding one
year
D.Exceeding one
year but less than two years
29.
Answer: Option B
The investigating police officer in a case has power to require attendance
of a person acquainted with the facts and circumstances of the case, under:
A.Section 158
of Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 159
of Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 160
of Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 161
of Criminal Procedure Code
30.
Answer: Option C
The investigating officer shall within 24 hours of arrest of a person
transmit to the nearest Judicial Magistrate a copy of the entries in the diary relating
to that case alongwith accused, if the investigation is:
A.Completed within
24 hours
B.Not completed
within 24 hours
C.Not required
D.Changed by the
competent authority to another investigating officer
Answer: Option
B
31.
Who will appoint the presiding officer of a court of session?
A.Governor
B.High Court
C.State Government
D.District Magistrate
32.
Answer: Option B
In cognizable offence a police officer can
A.Only investigate
the offence
B.Only arrest
the accused
C.Only record
first information report
D.Has power to
arrest without warrant and investigate the case without order from the court
33.
Answer: Option D
While taking cognizance, the court takes cognizance of
A.The offence
B.The offender
C.The offenders
if there are more than one
D.All of the above
34.
Answer: Option A
After investigation pertaining to an offence of murder, the Police
files a cancellation report. The report can be accepted only by:
A.The Magistrate
B.The Court of
Sessions
C.The High Court
D.None
35.
Answer: Option A
Maximum period for which under-trial can be detained
A.Is decided by
the court
B.Not exceeding
the maximum period of punishment for the said offence
C.Not more than
half of the maximum period of punishment for the said offence
D.None of the
above
36.
Answer: Option C
When the person competent to compound an offence under Section 320
Criminal Procedure Code is dead, then:
A.The offence
cannot be compounded
B.The offence
can be compounded by the prosecutor
C.Legal representative
of such person can compound the offence with the consent of the court
D.None of the
above
37.
Answer: Option C
Section 132 Criminal Procedure Code gives:
A.Protection to
persons against prosecution for any act purporting to be done u/ss. 129-131 except
with the sanction of the State or Central Government
B.Protection which
can be rendered nugatory if the onus is to be thrown on persons to prove at the
trial that they acted under the relevant sections
C.Both A and B
D.None of them
38.
Answer: Option C
Who amongst the following is not a police officer
A.Enforcement
officer investigating the case under FERA
B.An officer invested
with powers under NDPS Act
C.Officer of Railway
Protection Force
D.All of the above
39.
Answer: Option D
Under Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, if a person is arrested by Police
Officer without warrant, whether such person, has been admitted to bail or otherwise,
the officer in-charge of the police station shall report to
A.The District
Magistrate only
B.The sub-divisional
Magistrate only
C.The District
Magistrate or if he so directs, to the Sub-divisional Magistrate
D.The Judicial
Magistrate having jurisdiction
40.
Answer: Option C
First Information Report under Section 154 Criminal Procedure Code
relates to:
A.Non-cognizable
offence
B.Only a cognizable
offence
C.Cognizable or
non-cognizable offence
D.None of the
above
Answer: Option
B
41.
What is true about Court of Session?
A.It can take
cognizance without committal
B.It cannot take
cognizance without committal
C.It can take
cognizance on the recommendation of District Magistrate
D.It can take
cognizance if the challan is put up by the Superintendent of Police
42.
Answer: Option B
Under which provision, can the Court issue a warrant of arrest against
a person released on bail and require him to furnish sufficient sureties?
A.Section 440
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 446
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 441
Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 443
Criminal Procedure Code
43.
Answer: Option D
An arrest warrant in a criminal case shall be signed by
A.Chief Ministerial
Officer
B.Head of Office
C.Presiding Officer
of the Court
D.Authorized Officer
44.
Answer: Option C
Which of the following Sections is based on the doctrine of 'autrefois
acquit' and 'autrefois convict'?
A.Section 289
of Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 295
of Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 300
of Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 327
of Criminal Procedure Code
45.
Answer: Option C
Which of the following statement is not correct in respect of the proceedings
under Section 145 of the Code-
A.A Magistrate
may make an order for proper custody or sale of crop or other produce, which is
subject to speedy or natural decay, of the property in dispute without attaching
it
B.The affidavits
not sworn in or affirmed before the Magistrate are inadmissible in evidence
C.It is not necessary
that at the time of the passing of the final order, apprehension of breach of peace
should continue or exist
D.A Magistrate
must drop the proceedings immediately after filling of a Civil Suit by a party aggrieved
by preliminary order
46.
Answer: Option D
Which of the following statements is true
A.State Government
shall establish a Court of Session with the consultation of High Court
B.State Government
shall establish a Court of Session
C.The High Court
shall establish a Court of Session
D.The Supreme
Court shall establish a Court of Session
47.
Answer: Option B
Police may not arrest without warrant any person:
A.Who has in his
possession with lawful excuse any implement of house-breaking
B.Who has been
proclaimed as an offender by order of the State Government
C.Who obstructs
a police officer while in the execution of his duty
D.Who is reasonably
suspected of being a deserter from any of the Armed Forces of the Union
48.
Answer: Option A
Under which Section of law, Magistrate has power to issue 'commission'
for examination of witness in prison?
A.Section 270
B.Section 271
C.Section 272
D.Section 273
49.
Answer: Option B
Which of the following deals with the postponement of capital sentence
on pregnant woman?
A.Section 290
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 416
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 388
Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 222
Criminal Procedure Code
50.
Answer: Option B
When wife will be entitled for claiming maintenance?
A.When husband
and wife are living separately by mutual consent
B.When she is
leading adulterous life
C.When she is
income-tax payee
D.When she has
got divorce
Answer: Option
D
An irregularity by the Magistrate in which one of the following cases will not vitiate
proceedings?
A.Making an order
for maintenance
B.Demanding security
for good behaviour
C.Tendering pardon
to accomplice
D.Trying an offence
summarily
52.
Answer: Option C
Section 2(x) of the Criminal Procedure Code defines warrant cases as
those punishable with imprisonment for a term exceeding:
A.Two years
B.Three years
C.Five years
D.Ten years
53.
Answer: Option A
Which of the following section deals with appeal by the State Government
against sentence?
A.Section 377
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 555
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 456
Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 289
Criminal Procedure Code
54.
Answer: Option A
If a woman sentenced to death is found to be pregnant, the high court
shall
A.Order the execution
of the sentence to be postponed
B.Commute the
sentence to imprisonment of life
C.Commute the
sentence to imprisonment for a term of ten years
D.Acquit the pregnant
woman
55.
Answer: Option A
Under which Section of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, it is
provided that "When any person is sentenced to death, the sentence shall direct
that he be hanged by the neck till he is dead"?
A.Section 314(2)
B.Section 321
C.Section 344(3)
D.Section 354(5)
56.
Answer: Option D
In summary trial, which trial procedure the court should follow
A.Procedure for
session trial
B.Procedure for
warrant trial
C.Procedure for
summons trial
D.No specific
procedure is prescribed
57.
Answer: Option C
Point out correct statement:
A.A private person
may arrest or cause to be arrested any person who in his presence commits a non-bailable
and cognizable offence
B.An Executive
or Judicial Magistrate may himself arrest or order any person to arrest the offender
when any offence is committed in his presence and within his jurisdiction
C.Any police officer
may arrest any person without an order from a Magistrate and without a warrant who
has been concerned in any cognizable offence
D.A , B and C
are correct
58.
Answer: Option D
A proclamation requiring a person to appear must be published giving
A.Not less than
30 days time to the person concerned
B.Not less than
10 days time to the person concerned
C.Not less than
20 days time to the person concerned
D.Not less than
15 days time to the person concerned
59.
Answer: Option A
Who of the following may order for maintenance of wives, children and
parents under Criminal Procedure Code 1973?
A.Only Executive
Magistrate
B.Judicial Magistrate
2nd Class
C.Magistrate of
the 1st Class
D.All of the above
60.
Answer: Option C
Under section 164 of Criminal Procedure Code, statements other than
confession
A.Can be recorded
by a Magistrate where the person who intends to make such statement appears before
the Magistrate on his own
B.Can be recorded
by a Magistrate where the person who intends to make such statement is produced
or sponsored by the defence
C.Cannot be recorded
by a Magistrate unless the person who intends to make such statement is produced
or sponsored by the investigating officer
D.Can be recorded
by the Magistrate without going into the question as to how or who has produced
or sponsored the person who intends to make such statement
Answer: Option
C
The most essential ingredient of the 'complaint' is
A.An allegation
of wrongful act
B.An allegation
of a breach of right
C.An allegation
of some physical injury
D.An allegation
of an offence with a view to take action
62.
Answer: Option D
An accused having made a request in writing to examine himself and
having been called to examine himself
A.Must necessarily
examine himself
B.Has the liberty
not to give evidence without giving rise to any presumption against him
C.Has the liberty
not to give evidence, but in such a case a presumption against him arises
D.Has the liberty
not to give evidence but in such a case a presumption arises against him and other
co-accused tried alongwith him jointly
63.
Answer: Option B
Criminal Procedure Code: An accused can make an application for plea
bargaining if and when he is alleged to have committed the offence
A.Affecting socio-economic
condition of the country
B.Theft
C.Affecting woman
or children below the age of 14 years
D.Of Murder
64.
Answer: Option B
In reference to the trial of summons cases by a Magistrate, which of
the following statements is correct?
A.The Court shall
frame charge after hearing the accused and the prosecution
B.The Court may
discharge the accused after hearing the prosecution and the accused
C.There is no
requirement for the Court to hear the accused and the particulars of the offence
shall be stated to him
D.None of the
above
65.
Answer: Option C
An accused may apply for plea-bargaining where he has committed:
A.An offence for
which the punishment extends for imprisonment exceeding seven years
B.An offence which
affects socio-economic condition of the country
C.An offence against
a woman
D.An offence of
theft
66.
Answer: Option D
Any person, who has accepted a tender of pardon made under Section
306 or Section 307, has, either by willfully concealing anything essential or by
giving false evidence, not complied with the condition on which the tender was made.
Who will certify this fact?
A.District Magistrate
B.Sessions Judge
C.Public Prosecutor
D.Chief Judicial
Magistrate
67.
Answer: Option C
Which Section of Criminal Procedure Code controls in its effect Section
141 Criminal Procedure Code?
A.Section 129
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 133
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 137
Criminal Procedure Code
D.Both A and C
68.
Answer: Option B
A magistrate of first class may impose a maximum fine of
A.Rupees five
thousand
B.Rupees ten thousand
C.Rupees twenty
thousand
D.No limit
69.
Answer: Option B
To set aside forfeiture under Section 95 of the Criminal Procedure
Code, application may be given to the-
A.Sessions Court
B.High Court
C.Supreme Court
D.Any of these
70.
Answer: Option B
All evidences taken in the course of the trial or other proceeding
must be taken in the presence of:
A.The accused
only
B.The accused
and his pleader
C.The accused
or when his personal attendance is dispensed with in the presence of his pleader
D.The accused
and a Magistrate
Answer: Option
C
The power to direct investigation under Section 156(3) of Criminal Procedure Code
can be exercised by
A.A Magistrate
B.A Sessions Judge
C.Both A and B
D.Either A or
B
72.
Answer: Option A
During investigation a search can be conducted without warrant by
A.Any police officer
B.The investigating
officer
C.Both A and B
D.Either A or
B
73.
Answer: Option B
A Magistrate can appoint receiver in case of disputed property under
. . . . . . . . of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.
A.Section 133
B.Section 144
C.Section 145
D.Section 146
74.
Answer: Option D
In proceedings under section 145 Criminal Procedure Code prior possession
is taken into consideration. What is that period:
A.Six months
B.Two months
C.One month
D.One year
75.
Answer: Option B
Which one of the following case is related to anticipatory bail?
A.State of Haryana
v. Jai Singh
B.Gajanand Agarwal
v. State of Orissa
C.Kalyan Chandra
Sarkar v. Rajeen Ranjan
D.Joginder alias
Jindi v. State of Haryana
76.
Answer: Option D
The High Court cannot exercise the power under Section 407 of the Code
of Criminal Procedure to transfer cases and appeals if
A.A fair and impartial
inquiry or trial is not possible
B.A stranger to
the case makes an application
C.It is expedient
for the ends of justice
D.It will tend
to the general convenience of the parties or witnesses
77.
Answer: Option B
In a famous case the Supreme Court has provided strict guidelines related
to right the arrested persons
A.Sakiri Basu
case
B.Hussain Aara
Khatton v. State of Bihar
C.D. K. Basu v.
State of West Bengal
D.None of these
78.
Answer: Option C
Magistrate by whom the case is heard may award such compensation, not
exceeding-
A.One hundred
B.Five hundred
C.Three hundred
D.One thousand
rupees to be paid to any person groundlessly arrested by the person so causing the
arrest
79.
Answer: Option D
Under which of the following sections of Code of Civil Procedure (1908)
did Indian courts recognize or derecognise the foreign decree of divorce?
A.Section 13
B.Section 12
C.Section 15
D.Section 16
80.
Answer: Option A
Who is not entitled to any maintenance under Chapter IX of Criminal
Procedure Code
A.Divorced wife
B.Judicially separated
wife
C.Illegitimate
child
D.Physically and
mentally able adult son
Answer: Option
D
The provisions of Chapter VIII of Criminal Procedure Code are:
A.Preventive in
their scope and object
B.They are aimed
at persons who are a danger to the public by reason of the commission by them of
certain offences
C.The preventive
magisterial jurisdiction constitutes a powerful adjunct to executive authority,
salutary if used in moderation and over a sufficiently extended period
D.All of them
82.
Answer: Option D
Mark the incorrect statement
A.A Magistrate
can arrest a person
B.A private person
cannot arrest a person
C.A police officer
can arrest a person
D.None of the
above
83.
Answer: Option B
Whenever a Magistrate is of opinion, after hearing the evidence for
prosecution and the accused, that the accused is guilty, and that he ought to receive
a severe punishment, then such Magistrate is empowered to inflict, the Magistrate
may forward the case to-
A.Session Judge
B.Chief Judicial
Magistrate
C.District Magistrate
D.Concerned Police
Station
84.
Answer: Option B
What is the maximum default sentence that can be awarded in case of
non-payment of compensation under Section 358 of the Code of Criminal Procedure,
1973
A.60 days
B.30 days
C.90 days
D.120 days
85.
Answer: Option B
In a non-cognizable case, when a Magistrate orders the police to investigate,
in that it will be at par with the cognizable offence case and the police will have
all the powers in respect of investigation
A.Including the
power to arrest without warrant
B.Except the power
to arrest without warrant
C.Both are correct
depending on the circumstances
D.None of the
above
86.
Answer: Option B
When the offence punishable under Indian Penal Code is tried by summary
procedure, the punishment shell not exceed:
A.One year
B.Three months
C.Six months
D.Two years
87.
Answer: Option B
During the inquiry or trial of a complaint case, if it comes to the
notice of the Magistrate that an investigation by police into the offence which
is the subject matter of the complaint case before him, is already in progress,
the Magistrate shall:
A.Stay the proceedings
of such inquiry or trial and call for a report on the matter from the police officer
conducting the investigation
B.Proceed with
such inquiry or trial and wait for the report of the investigating officer before
finally disposing off the inquiry or trial
C.State the investigation
by police
D.Allow inquiry/trial
and investigation by police to go on simultaneously
88.
Answer: Option A
In which of the following cases it was held by the Supreme Court that
Sec. 125 Criminal Procedure Code was applicable to all irrespective of their religion?
A.Mohd. Amhed
Khan v. Shah Bano Begum
B.Mod. Umar Khan
v. Gulshan Begum
C.Subana alias
Saira Banu v. A. M. Abdul Gafoor
D.Sirajmohamed
Khan v. Hafizunnissa Yaseen Kahn
89.
Answer: Option A
"Law is reason free from all Passion." This statement is
of the following.
A.Socrates
B.Plato
C.Roscoe Pound
D.Aristotle
90.
Answer: Option D
When any person has reason to believe that he may be arrested on any
accusation of having committed a non-bailable offence, he may apply to the High
Court or the Court of Session for a direction under Section 438 of the Code of Criminal
Procedure, 1973 that in the event of such arrest he may be released on bail. The
Court may, on such application, issue direction:
A.Not to arrest
until further order
B.To release the
person without taking him in custody
C.In the event
of such arrest he may be released on bail
D.In the event
of such arrest he may be released on bail after three days
Answer: Option
C
Criminal Procedure Code: Magistrate may take cognizance of an offence on complaint
if in his opinion-
A.There is sufficient
ground for conviction
B.There is prima
facie no probable defence of accused
C.Accused is not
innocent
D.There is sufficient
ground for proceeding
92.
Answer: Option D
Within the meaning of provisions under section 41C(1) of the Criminal
Procedure Code which was inserted by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment)
Act, 2008 (5 of 2009) every State Government shall establish a Police Control Room
(PCR) in
A.Every district
B.State level
only
C.Both district
and at State level
D.State Secretariat
only
93.
Answer: Option C
Propositions as regards the liability of the surety under the surety
bond are:
1. The liability of the surety is mutually exclusive of the liability of the accused
under his personal bond.
2. The liability of the surety is contingent on the liability of the accused under
his personal bond the liability of the surety.
3. is limited to the amount of the surety bond.
Now which of the following is correct
A.1 and 3 are
correct
B.1 and 2 are
correct
C.2 and 3 are
correct
D.1, 2 and 3 all
are correct
94.
Answer: Option A
Whether sentence awarded in default of payment of fine can be set off
under section 428 Criminal Procedure Code
A.Yes
B.No
C.Half can be
set off
D.One fourth can
be set off
95.
Answer: Option B
In which of the following cases it was held that "The amount awarded
under Section 125 Criminal Procedure Code for maintenance was adjustable against
the alimony amount awarded in matrimonial proceeding under Section 24 of the Hindu
Marriage Act, 1955 and was not to be given over and above the same."?
A.Satya v. Teja
Singh
B.Yamuna Bai v.
Anant Rao
C.Sudeep Chaudhary
v Radha Chaudhary
D.Rewati Bai v.
Jogeshwer
96.
Answer: Option C
What does sub-section (4) of Section 3 Criminal Procedure Code lays
down?
A.Divides the
executive functions exercisable by the Magistrate under any law other than the Code
B.Divides the
functions exercisable by the Executive Magistrate only under the Code into judicial
and administrative and entrusts exercise of these functions
C.Divides the
functions exercisable by the Magistrate under any law other than the Code into judicial
and administrative or executive functions in else (a) and (b) and entrusts exercise
of these functions respectively by the Judicial Magistrate and Executive Magistrate
D.None of them
97.
Answer: Option C
Section 311 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
A.Is confined
to court witness
B.Does not apply
to defence witness
C.Cannot be exercised
after the accused had disclosed his defence
D.Does not include
accused as witness
98.
Answer: Option D
Statement A: Bail
granted under Section 167(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 has same incidents
as bail granted under Chapter XXXIII of the Code.
Statement B: Bail
granted under Section 167(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 cannot be cancelled
under Section 437(5) of the Code.
A.Statement A
is correct
B.Statement B
is correct
C.Both the statements
are correct
D.Both the statements
are incorrect
99.
Answer: Option A
Which of the following statements is correct in relation to power of
a magistrate under Section 156(3)
A.He may direct
the Central Bureau of Investigation to conduct investigation into any offence
B.He may direct
the officer-in-charge of a police station to conduct the investigation into any
offence without recording any reasons for doing so
C.He may direct
the officer-in-charge of a police station to conduct the investigation into any
offence only after recording reasons for doing so
D.He may give
notice to the accused and provide him an opportunity of hearing
100.
Answer: Option B
Which of the following offences is compoundable?
A.Offence under
Section 498 of Indian Penal Code
B.Offence under
Section 403 of Indian Penal Code
C.Offence under
Section 298 of Indian Penal Code
D.All of the above
Answer: Option
D
1.
Section 265A deals with
A.Summary trial
B.Plea bargaining
C.Identification
of the accused
D.Medical examination
of a rape victim
2.
Answer: Option B
Discretion, when applied to a court of justice, means sound discretion
guided by law. It must be governed by rule, not by humour; it must not be arbitrary,
vague and fanciful but legal and regular. This observation was made in
A.Union of India
v. Kuldeep Singh
B.Reliance Airport
Developers (P) Ltd. v. Airports Authority of India
C.Maneka Gandhi
v. Union of India
D.National Insurance
Co. Ltd. v. Keshav Bahadur
3.
Answer: Option B
Inquiry, Trial or other Proceedings conducted in wrong place
A.Cannot be set
aside unless the same has resulted into failure of justice
B.Cannot be set
aside even if the same has resulted into failure of justice
C.Makes them void
ab initio
D.Either A or
B
4.
Answer: Option A
A is tried for voluntarily causing grievous hurt and convicted. The
victim subsequently dies. The State wants to try A for the offence of culpable homicide
amounting to murder under Indian Penal Code. Which one among the following is the
correct legal position?
A.A cannot be
tried for the second time under Section 300 of Code of Criminal Procedure
B.A was already
convicted and punished and hence cannot be tried second time under the law
C.A can be tried
for the second time for culpable homicide amounting to murder
D.A can be tried
once again for the same offence that caused his death
5.
Answer: Option C
Which one of the following cases is a landmark case on 'First Information
Report'?
A.Lalita Kumari
v. State of Uttar Pradesh
B.Moti Ram v.
State of Madhya Pradesh
C.Abdul Karim
v. State of Karnataka
D.Neelam Katara
v. Union of India
6.
Answer: Option A
Which of the following deals with the absence of complainant?
A.Section 235
of the Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 264
of the Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 249
of the Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 242
of the Criminal Procedure Code
7.
Answer: Option C
A Magistrate has the power to direct the police to investigate in respect
of an offence
A.Under the Indian
Penal Code
B.Under any local
or special law
C.Both A and B
D.Only A and not
B
8.
Answer: Option C
Non-bailable offence' implies an offence where:
A.The accused
cannot be released on bail
B.Grant of bail
is discretionary with the court but the discretion has to be exercised on well established
principles for grant of bail
C.The accused
may be considered for grant of bail only after the trial in the trial court begins
D.Only the High
Court is empowered to grant bail
9.
Answer: Option B
Bailable offence means on offence which is shown as bailable in:
A.First Schedule
of Criminal Procedure Code
B.Second Schedule
of Criminal Procedure Code
C.A Section of
Criminal Procedure Code
D.Indian Penal
Code
10.
Answer: Option A
Appeal from orders requiring security or refusal to accept or rejecting
surety for keeping peace or good behaviour is dealt under:
A.Section 373
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 283
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 388
Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 289
Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option
A
11.
In a summary trail of a case, on conviction the sentence of imprisonment
shall not be for a term exceeding:
A.Three months
B.Six months
C.One month
D.Fifteen days
12.
Answer: Option A
Under Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 Section 190(2) who may empower
Magistrate of the Second Class to take cognizance of offences?
A.High Court
B.Court of Session
C.Chief Judicial
Magistrate
D.None of the
above
13.
Answer: Option C
Which of the following is incorrect
A.Two diametrically
different versions can be put to a joint trial
B.Two versions
which one not mutually exclusive can be put to a joint trial
C.The joint trial
of several persons partly by applying one clause and partly by applying another
clause of section 223 is authorised
D.The various
clauses of section 223, Criminal Procedure Code are not mutually exclusive
14.
Answer: Option A
On the non-completion of investigation, i.e., failure of the prosecution
to file charge sheet within the prescribed period of 90 or 60 days, as given in
Section 167 of Code of Criminal Procedure, the
A.Accused person
is to be discharged unconditionally
B.Accused person
shall be released on bail if he is prepared to and does furnish bail
C.Right of the
accused person to be released on bail could be defeated by the subsequent filling
of the charge sheet under any circumstance
D.None of these
15.
Answer: Option B
What is the time limit under section 468 of Criminal Procedure Code
for taking cognizance:
A.One year
B.Two year
C.Three year
D.No limit
16.
Answer: Option C
A statement under Section 164 of the Code of Criminal Procedure may
be recorded by:
A.An Executive
Magistrate
B.A Police Officer
C.A Judicial Magistrate
or a Metropolitan Magistrate
D.All the officers
named above
17.
Answer: Option C
Section 315 of the Code of Criminal Procedure relate to the accused
person as competent witness. With regard to this, which one among the following
statements is not correct?
A.An accused can
be compelled to adduce evidence by the court of law without any application in writing
by him
B.The failure
of accused to give evidence shall neither be subject to any comment by parties or
court nor shall give rise to any presumption against him or any other person facing
charges along with him at the same trial
C.Any person accused
of an offence before criminal court shall be competent witness for the defence
D.A person accused
of an offence may voluntarily give evidence on oath in disproof of charges made
against him or any person charged together with him at the same trial
18.
Answer: Option A
As per Section 93 Criminal Procedure Code:
A.Search and seizure
pursuant to a warrant under section 93 obtained during an investigation is nothing
but an integral step in an investigation
B.It comprehends
a situation where a search warrant can be issued as the Court is unaware not only
of the person but even the place where the documents may be found and a general
search is necessary
C.One cannot cut
down the power of the Court under section 93 (1) (c) Criminal Procedure Code by
importing into it some of the requirements of Section 93 (1) (b) Criminal Procedure
Code
D.All of them
19.
Answer: Option D
A person is arrested and remanded to judicial custody for the offence
of theft. He is in such custody for the last three and half years and his trial
has not yet been commenced. Which of the following suggestions is correct in this
case?
A.He shall be
released unconditionally
B.He shall not
be released unless a bail petition is moved on his behalf
C.He shall be
released on bail only when he remained in custodv for half of the maximum period
of' sentence provided for the offence
D.None of the
above
20.
Answer: Option C
Power of High Court to transfer cases and appeals is provisioned under:
A.Section 290
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 394
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 407
Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 222
Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option
C
1.
A person who is granted bail under section 436 Criminal Procedure Code
fails to comply with the conditions of time and place of attendance, on a subsequent
occasion
A.Again entitled
to bail as a matter of right
B.Is not entitled
to bail as a matter of right
C.The court may
refuse to release him on bail
D.Both B and C
22.
Answer: Option D
A person arrested has a right to be informed of the grounds of his
arrest:
A.In brief only
B.In brief in
English and Hindi language
C.In detail
D.In detail and
in the language understood by the accused
23.
Answer: Option D
In which of the following cases it has been held that presence of a
lawyer at the time of interrogation cannot be demanded as a matter of right;
A.Poolpandi and
other v. Superintendent, Central Excise
B.Senior Intelligence
Officer v. Jugol Kishore Samra
C.Both A and B
D.None of the
above
24.
Answer: Option C
Section 357A has been added by
A.Criminal Procedure
Code (Amendment) Act, 2005
B.Criminal Procedure
Code (Amendment) Act, 2006
C.Criminal Procedure
Code (Amendment) Act, 2009
D.None of the
above
25.
Answer: Option C
Maximum period of Police remand of an Accused is?
A.7 days
B.9 days
C.12 days
D.15 days
26.
Answer: Option D
Which of the following is the highest criminal court in India?
A.Supreme Court
B.High Court
C.Court of Session
D.Chief Metropolitan
Magistrate
27.
Answer: Option B
Section . . . . . . . . of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 provides
when search warrant may be issued by the Court
A.92
B.93
C.95
D.None of the
above
28.
Answer: Option B
The provision through which the commission to whom to be issued is
given in :
A.Section 265
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 387
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 280
Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 285
Criminal Procedure Code
29.
Answer: Option D
Which of the following offences cannot be compounded under the provisions
of Section 320 Criminal Procedure Code?
A.Causing miscarriage
punishable, under section 312 Indian Penal Code
B.Wrongfully confining
a person in secret punishable under section 346 Indian Penal Code
C.Criminal trespass
punishable under section 447 Indian Penal Code
D.Extortion punishable
under section 384 Indian Penal Code
30.
Answer: Option D
Under which Section of the Code of Criminal Procedure a proclamation
for person absconding may be issued?
A.Section 83
B.Section 82
C.Section 81
D.Section 80
Answer: Option
B
Which one of the following has the power to pass a sentence of Imprisonment for
a term of ten years under Criminal Procedure Code?
A.The Court of
Magistrate of First Class
B.The Court of
a Chief Judicial Magistrate
C.An Assistant
Sessions Judge
D.The Court of
a Chief Metropolitan Magistrate
32.
Answer: Option C
A Magistrate shall inquire into the unsoundness of mind of the person
against whom the inquiry is being held when the Magistrate has reason to believe
that such person is of unsound mind and consequently incapable:
A.Of undergoing
any punishment
B.Of making his
defence
C.Of conferring
with his counsel
D.To be his own
witness
33.
Answer: Option B
Where two courts subordinate to the same High Court have taken cognizance
of the same offence and a question arises as to which of them shall try that offence
A.The question
shall be decided by any one of these Courts
B.The question
cannot be decided by any Court
C.The question
shall be decided by the concerned High Court
D.The question
can be left to the parties
34.
Answer: Option C
A person arrested on a charge of committing rape can be medically examined
at the request of a police officer of the concerned police station . . . . . . .
.
A.Only after oral
consent of the person
B.Only after written
consent of the person
C.Only under the
order of court
D.Even by force
35.
Answer: Option D
Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 warrant can be issued in
lieu of or in addition to a summons if-
A.The offence
is non-bailable offence
B.The Court believes
that the person summoned has absconded
C.The person summoned
has failed to appear
D.The time fixed
for the appearing of person summoned has passed
36.
Answer: Option B
For taking cognizance of an offence committed by a public servant while
acting in the discharge of his official duty, the essential requisite is-
A.Accused must
be Gazetted Officer
B.Accused must
be within the jurisdiction of the Court
C.Previous sanction
of the government is required
D.None of the
above
37.
Answer: Option C
Under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code the maximum amount
of maintenance payable per month is:
A.Rs. 500
B.Rs. 1000
C.Rs. 5000
D.There is no
prescribed limit
38.
Answer: Option D
Which of the following is true of Section 31 Criminal Procedure Code?
A.It relates to
the quantum of the punishment that the Court has jurisdiction to pass where the
accused is convicted of two or more offences at one trial
B.It is rule of
the procedural law
C.Either A or
B
D.Both A and B
39.
Answer: Option D
An order under Section 144 of Criminal Procedure Code shall remain
in force for two months but can be extended by the State Government for not exceeding:
A.Three months
B.Six months
C.One year
D.As State Government
may deem fit
40.
As per provisions of Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, Court of Sessions,
Judicial Magistrate of First Class, Metropolitan Magistrates and Executive Magistrates
are class of:
A.Revenue Courts
B.Civil Courts
C.Administrative
Courts
D.Criminal Courts
Answer: Option
D
Period of limitation for filing claims and objections to the attachment of any property
attached under section 83 of Criminal Procedure Code, by any person other than the
proclaimed person, as provided under section 84 of Criminal Procedure Code
A.Within three
months of attachment
B.Within six months
of attachment
C.Within one year
of attachment
D.Within two months
of attachment
42.
Answer: Option B
Section 125 of Criminal Procedure Code does not contemplate payment
of maintenance allowance
A.By mother to
children
B.By wife to husband
C.Both A and B
D.Neither A nor
B
43.
Answer: Option C
Section 463 of Criminal Procedure Code permits
A.Oral evidence
by the Magistrate of the confession made to him
B.Oral evidence
to prove that the procedure laid down under section 164, Criminal Procedure Code
had actually been followed, where the record, which ought to show that, does not
do so
C.Both A and B
D.Neither A nor
B
44.
Answer: Option B
In one trial, X is convicted against which no appeal lies, whereas
conviction against Y is appealable. Whether X can file an appeal against his conviction?
A.No
B.Yes
C.Only with special
leave
D.There is no
such provision
E.None of the
above
45.
Answer: Option B
Upon acquittal, a co-accused can be:
A.A witness for
the prosecution only
B.A witness for
the defence only
C.A witness for
the prosecution as well for the defence
D.An informal
witness
46.
Answer: Option D
In non-bailable offences, a person may be released on bail if such
person is
A.A woman
B.Sick or infirm
C.Under the age
of eighteen years
D.Both A and B
47.
Answer: Option D
How long a warrant of arrest shall remain in force?
A.6 years
B.10 years
C.12 year
D.Until executed
or cancelled
48.
Answer: Option D
Under section 125 of Criminal Procedure Code, imprisonment of the defaulter:
A.Is a mode of
satisfying the liability
B.Is the mode
of enforcement only
C.Is both mode
of satisfying the liability and of enforcement
D.A person ordered
to pay maintenance stands absolved by his being sent to jail
49.
Answer: Option B
Abscond means:
A.To surrender
into the jurisdiction of the Courts
B.To go out of
the jurisdiction of the Courts or to conceal oneself to avoid legal process
C.To reveal oneself
to avoid legal process
D.None of the
above
50.
Answer: Option B
Under which section of Criminal Procedure Code Assistant Public prosecutor
is appointed by the Government.
A.Section 24
B.Section 25
C.Section 26
D.Section 29
Answer: Option
B
51.
In case of plea Bargaining by the parties
A.No judgement
may be delivered by the court
B.Judgement may
be delivered in private to the parties
C.Judgement shall
be delivered in the open court
D.The bargain
struck by the parties is to operate as the Judgement
52.
Answer: Option C
Which Section of Criminal Procedure Code States that warrant issued
by a Magistrate of India may be executed at any place in India?
A.Section 57 Criminal
Procedure Code
B.Section 67 Criminal
Procedure Code
C.Section 77 Criminal
Procedure Code
D.Section 87 Criminal
Procedure Code
53.
Answer: Option C
Which of the following statements is not correct under the Code of
Criminal Procedure?
A.Where a private
person or an authorised person has a right to arrest a person and hand him over
to the custody of police; such private person can also make search of such arrested
person
B.Enquiry and
trial, both are included in 'judicial proceedings'
C.Complaint may
be made by any person and it is not necessary that the injured or the affected only
should complain
D.Charges are
framed only in warrant cases: there isno need to frame charge sheet in petty summons
cases
54.
Answer: Option A
As per Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 2008 (5 of 2009),
w. e. f. 31st December 2009, which inserted clause (wa) in Section 2 in Criminal
Procedure Code defining 'victim' as a person who has suffered any loss or injury
caused by reason of the act or omission for which the accused person has been charged
includes:
A.Victim's guardian
only
B.Victim's guardian
and legal heir
C.Victim's neighbour
D.Victim's close
friend
55.
Answer: Option B
A matter before the court, which is not an evidence in the case
A.Confession of
a co-accused
B.Entries in books
of accounts regularly kept in the course of business
C.Statement of
the accused made under Section 313 Criminal Procedure Code
D.Testimony of
an expert
56.
Answer: Option D
Section 41B is incorporated into the Criminal Procedure Code on the
basis of which of the following decisions
A.Nandini Satpati
v. P. L. Dani
B.Sunil Batra
v. Delhi Administration
C.Prem Shankar
Shukla v. Delhi Administration
D.D. K. Basu v.
State of West Bengal
57.
Answer: Option D
As per the provisions of Section 437 of the Criminal Procedure Code
the jurisdiction to cancel the bail vests with
A.The Magistrate
competent to try and entertain the offence
B.The Magistrate
where the Magistrate has not ordered the release on bail
C.The Magistrate
only where the Magistrate has ordered release on bail
D.None of the
above
58.
Answer: Option C
Whether after forwarding report under section 173 of the code of criminal
procedure to the concerned Magistrate, the police can continue investigation in
the case?
A.No
B.Only upon permission
of Superior Official
C.Yes
D.Only with permission
of the Magistrate
59.
Answer: Option C
Court of Sessions under section 199 of Criminal Procedure Code has
the original jurisdiction to take cognizance
A.On an oral complaint
of a private person
B.On an oral complaint
of the public prosecutor
C.On a written
complaint of a private person
D.On a written
complaint of the public prosecutor
60.
Answer: Option D
When Warrant also cannot be executed the court may proceed under
A.Section 83 and
84 of Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 82 and
83 of Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 81 and
82 of Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 80 and
81 of Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option
B
Under Section 320(1) Criminal Procedure Code for cheating a person whose interest
the offender was bound, either by law or by legal conduct, to protect, which section
of Indian Penal Code is applicable?
A.411
B.416
C.418
D.420
62.
Answer: Option C
Section 110 of the Criminal Procedure Code does not apply in case of
an offence committed under the:
A.Prevention of
Food Adulteration Act 1954
B.Foreigners Act
1946
C.Protection of
Civil Rights Act 1955
D.Registration
of Foreigners Act, 1939
63.
Answer: Option D
The direction to ensure that police officers do not arrest accused
unnecessarily and magistrates do not authorise detentions casually were issued by
the Supreme Court in the following case:
A.Arnesh Kumar
v. State of Bihar
B.Lalita Kumari
v. State of Uttar Pradesh
C.Sumita Kumari
v. State of Bihar
D.Anju Chaudhari
v. State of Uttar Pradesh
64.
Answer: Option A
A person accused of an offence may apply for a plea bargain in
A.In the Court
in which his case is pending trial
B.In any Court
C.In the High
Court
D.In the police
station
65.
Answer: Option A
Under what appropriate Section, a Magistrate may issue an order of
injunction?
A.Section 133
B.Section 142
C.Section 144
D.Section 145
66.
Answer: Option B
Which one of the following provisions of Code of Criminal Procedure
provides that "the investigation in relation to rape of a child may be completed
within three months from the date on which the information was recorded by the officer-in-charge
of the police station"?
A.Section 173(1)
B.Section 173(1A)
C.Section 173(2)
D.Section 173(3)
67.
Answer: Option B
Delay in despatching the First information Report to the Magistrate
under section 157 of Criminal Procedure Code:
A.Shall always
throw out the prosecution case in its entirety
B.Shall never
be a circumstance providing a legitimate basis for suspecting the First information
Report
C.May or may not
be a circumstance providing a legitimate basis for suspecting the First information
Report (FIR) depending on the facts and circumstance brought on record
D.Either B or
C
68.
Answer: Option C
In which case it was held that:
Identity of victim is not to be disclosed even in judgment of court:
A.Shashikant vs.
Central Bureau of Investigation, AIR 2007 SC 351
B.Dinesh vs. State
of Rajasthan, AIR 2006 SC 1267
C.Naveen Chandra
vs. State of Uttaranchal, AIR 2007 SC 363
D.None of the
above
69.
Answer: Option B
Which of the following order is not amounting to decree?
A.An order dismissing
cross objection
B.An order of
abatement of a suit
C.An order rejecting
a plaint
D.An order appointing
a commissioner
70.
Answer: Option D
In which of the following judgment, it has been held that non-disclosure
of criminal antecedents of candidate in entirety and in full detail, especially
pertaining to serious crimes or those relating to corruption or moral turpitude,
creates impediment in free exercise of electoral rights, hence constitutes corrupt
practices:
A.Krishnmoorthy
v. Sivakumar and others, (2015) 3 Supreme Court Cases 467
B.Manohar Singh
v. State of Rajasthan, (2015) 3 Supreme Court Cases 449
C.K. A. Abbas
v. Sabu Joseph, (2016) 6 Supreme Court Cases 230
D.Baldev Singh
v. State of Punjab, (2016) 4 Supreme Court Cases 111
Answer: Option
A
71.
Section 156 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973-
A.Gives the Magistrate
power to direct the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to conduct investigation
in certain specific offences
B.Gives the Magistrate
power to refer the complaint to Corps of Detectives (COD) Police for investigation
C.Both A and B
D.Neither A nor
B
72.
Answer: Option D
In cases of conviction of a person of several offences at one trial,
in no case shall such person be sentenced to imprisonment for a longer period than
A.14 years
B.17 years
C.20 years
D.25 years
73.
Answer: Option A
The section making it mandatory for the police officer making arrest
to inform about the arrest and place where the arrested person is being held to
a nominated person as inserted by Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 2005 (25 of
2005) is
A.Section 50A
B.Section 53A
C.Section 54A
D.Section 53B
74.
Answer: Option A
Anticipatory bail means:
A.A bail in anticipation
of arrest
B.A bail in anticipation
of release
C.A bail in anticipation
of summons
D.Both A and C
75.
Answer: Option A
In computing the period of limitation the time during which
A.The accused
avoided arrest by absconding has to be excluded
B.The accused
remained absent from India has to be excluded
C.Both A and B
D.Neither A nor
B
76.
Answer: Option C
What is right about Section 127 of Criminal Procedure Code 1973?
A.The Magistrate
can increase the monthly allowance for the maintenance
B.The Magistrate
can decrease the monthly allowance for the maintenance
C.The Magistrate
can cancel the order of maintenance
D.All options
are correct
77.
Answer: Option D
Which one of the following cases is related to Section 144 Criminal
Procedure Code?
A.Ram Avtar v.
State of Uttar Pradesh
B.State of Karnataka
v. Parveen Togadia
C.Bhagwan Dutt
v. Kamla Devi
D.Iqbal Ahmad
v. State of Uttar Pradesh
78.
Answer: Option B
When a private person may arrest any person under the provisions of
the Code of Criminal Procedure?
A.If any person
commits a bailable and non-bailable offence
B.If any person
commits non-bailable and non-cognizable offence in his presence
C.If any person
commits a bailable and cognizable offence
D.If any person
commits non-bailable and cognizable offence in his presence
79.
Answer: Option D
The Court of Sessions shall ordinarily hold its sitting as per Section
9 of the Code of Criminal Procedure
A.At such place
or places at the High Court may, by notification, specify, or if any particular
case, the Court of Session is of opinion that it will tend to the general convenience
of the parties and the witnesses to hold its sittings at any other place in the
Session Division
B.At such place
or places at the High Court may, by notification, specify, or if any particular
case, the Court of Session is of opinion that it will tend to the general convenience
of the parties and the witnesses to hold its sittings at any other place in the
Session Division, it may with the consent of the prosecution and the accused sit
at that place for the disposal of the case
C.At such place
or places at the State Government may, by notification, specify, or if any particular
case, the Court of Session is of opinion that it will tend to the general convenience
of the parties and the witnesses to hold its sittings at any other place in the
Session Division, it may with the consent of the prosecution and the accused sit
at that place for the disposal of the case
D.If in any particular
case, the court of Session is of opinion that it will tend to the general convenience
of the parties and the witnesses to hold its sittings at any other place in the
Sessions Division, it may with the consent of the Public Prosecutor sit at that
place for the disposal of the case
80.
Answer: Option B
Whether before conclusion of the Trial and before disposal of the appeal
accused can be asked to execute bail bonds to appear before the Higher Court?
A.Yes, as per
section 437A Criminal Procedure Code
B.Yes, as per
section 439 Criminal Procedure Code
C.Yes, as per
section 436 Criminal Procedure Code
D.No such provision
Answer: Option
A
In an application for maintenance, it is not necessary to aver that:
A.The husband
has neglected or refused to maintain the wife
B.The husband
has sufficient means to maintain the wife
C.The husband
has treated the wife with cruelty
D.The wife is
unable to maintain herself
82.
Answer: Option C
On receipt of a complaint, before ordering investigation by the police,
under section 156(3) of Criminal Procedure Code, the Magistrate has to see that
A.The complaint
discloses cognizable offence(s) triable by the Magistrate
B.The complaint
discloses cognizable offence(s) exclusively triable by the Court of Session
C.The complaint
discloses cognizable offence(s) irrespective of whether the same is triable by the
Magistrate or exclusively by the Court of Session
D.The complaint
discloses cognizable offence(s) only triable by the Magistrate and not exclusively
triable by the Court of Sessions, as it is for the Magistrate to enquire himself
into offences exclusively triable by the Court of Sessions
83.
Answer: Option C
Under which Section of Criminal Procedure Code, the provision for reference
to High Court is given:
A.Section 398
B.Section 397
C.Section 395
D.Section 399
84.
Answer: Option C
Power to search a place is provided under
A.Section 45
B.Section 46
C.Section 47
D.Section 48
85.
Answer: Option C
Under Section 320(1) Criminal Procedure Code for mischief by killing
or maiming cattle etc. which section of Indian Penal Code is applicable?
A.428
B.422
C.429
D.426
86.
Answer: Option C
Under Criminal Procedure Code, which statement is correct for case
related to Rape?
A.The name of
procecutrix is not stated in judgment
B.The trial shall
be conducted in camera
C.The trial shall
be conducted as far as practicable by a women judge
D.All of these
87.
Answer: Option D
Under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code a person cannot be
asked to maintain the following:
A.His wife who
has obtained divorce from him
B.His minor illegitimate
children
C.His siblings
D.His parents
88.
Answer: Option C
In which one of the following offences, cognizance shall be taken by
the Court only by a complaint made by some persons aggrieved by the offence?
A.Rape
B.Theft
C.Criminal breach
of trust
D.Offences relating
to marriage
89.
Answer: Option D
Which Section of Criminal Procedure Code provides that 'Any person
accused of an offence before a Criminal Court, or against whom proceedings are instituted
under this Code, may as of right be defended by a pleader of his choice'?
A.Section 302
B.Section 301
C.Section 305
D.Section 303
90.
Answer: Option D
Under which Section of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973, a District
Magistrate or Sub-Divisional Magistrate may prevent environmental pollution?
A.Under Section
151
B.Under Section
133
C.Under Section
145
D.Under Section
107
Answer: Option
B
A metropolitan magistrate may pass a sentence upto
A.3 years
B.5 years
C.7 years
D.None of the
above
92.
Answer: Option A
Which classification of offence under Criminal Procedure Code:
A.Cognizable and
non-cognizable
B.Bailable and
non-bailable
C.Summons cases
and warrant cases
D.All the above
93.
Answer: Option D
As soon as the judgment or final order disposing of a case is signed:
A.Court may alter
the sentence
B.Review the judgment
C.Correct a clerical
error
D.May begin retrial
of the case
94.
Answer: Option C
Under which Section of the Criminal Procedure Code, the term "Offence"
has been defined?
A.Section 40
B.Section 2(n)
C.Section 2(m)
D.Section 2(d)
95.
Answer: Option B
Consider the following statements:
The medical examination of a rape victim shall be conducted by
1. Any registered medical practitioner of her choice.
2. A registered practitioner employed in a hospital run by Government or by a local
authority.
3. Any registered medical practitioner with the consent of the victim under some
special circumstances.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A.1 and 2 only
B.2 and 3 only
C.3 only
D.1, 2 and 3
96.
Answer: Option B
For summoning an accused under Section 319 Criminal Procedure Code-
A.Statement under
161 Criminal Procedure Code is relevant
B.Statement on
oath in the trial is relevant
C.Both the above
statements are relevant
D.None of the
above
97.
Answer: Option C
Court can condone the delay
A.Under section
470 of Criminal Procedure Code
B.Under section
471 of Criminal Procedure Code
C.Under section
473 of Criminal Procedure Code
D.Under section
472 of Criminal Procedure Code
98.
Answer: Option C
Which Section of Criminal Procedure Code gives power to the appropriate
Government to commute Sentence?
A.Section 431
B.Section 431A
C.Section 433
D.Section 433A
99.
Answer: Option C
While exercising the power of revision under the Code of Criminal Procedure,
the High Court cannot
A.Discharge the
accused
B.Acquit the accused
C.Grant bail to
the accused
D.Convert a finding
of acquittal into one of conviction
100.
Answer: Option D
A person shall be eligible to be appointed as a deputy director of
prosecution only if he has been in practice as an advocate for
A.Not less than
ten years
B.Not less that
seven years
C.Not less than
five years
D.Not less than
two years
Answer: Option
B
1.
Section 265A deals with
A.Summary trial
B.Plea bargaining
C.Identification
of the accused
D.Medical examination
of a rape victim
2.
Answer: Option B
Discretion, when applied to a court of justice, means sound discretion
guided by law. It must be governed by rule, not by humour; it must not be arbitrary,
vague and fanciful but legal and regular. This observation was made in
A.Union of India
v. Kuldeep Singh
B.Reliance Airport
Developers (P) Ltd. v. Airports Authority of India
C.Maneka Gandhi
v. Union of India
D.National Insurance
Co. Ltd. v. Keshav Bahadur
3.
Answer: Option B
Inquiry, Trial or other Proceedings conducted in wrong place
A.Cannot be set
aside unless the same has resulted into failure of justice
B.Cannot be set
aside even if the same has resulted into failure of justice
C.Makes them void
ab initio
D.Either A or
B
4.
Answer: Option A
A is tried for voluntarily causing grievous hurt and convicted. The
victim subsequently dies. The State wants to try A for the offence of culpable homicide
amounting to murder under Indian Penal Code. Which one among the following is the
correct legal position?
A.A cannot be
tried for the second time under Section 300 of Code of Criminal Procedure
B.A was already
convicted and punished and hence cannot be tried second time under the law
C.A can be tried
for the second time for culpable homicide amounting to murder
D.A can be tried
once again for the same offence that caused his death
5.
Answer: Option C
Which one of the following cases is a landmark case on 'First Information
Report'?
A.Lalita Kumari
v. State of Uttar Pradesh
B.Moti Ram v.
State of Madhya Pradesh
C.Abdul Karim
v. State of Karnataka
D.Neelam Katara
v. Union of India
6.
Answer: Option A
Which of the following deals with the absence of complainant?
A.Section 235
of the Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 264
of the Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 249
of the Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 242
of the Criminal Procedure Code
7.
Answer: Option C
A Magistrate has the power to direct the police to investigate in respect
of an offence
A.Under the Indian
Penal Code
B.Under any local
or special law
C.Both A and B
D.Only A and not
B
8.
Answer: Option C
Non-bailable offence' implies an offence where:
A.The accused
cannot be released on bail
B.Grant of bail
is discretionary with the court but the discretion has to be exercised on well established
principles for grant of bail
C.The accused
may be considered for grant of bail only after the trial in the trial court begins
D.Only the High
Court is empowered to grant bail
9.
Answer: Option B
Bailable offence means on offence which is shown as bailable in:
A.First Schedule
of Criminal Procedure Code
B.Second Schedule
of Criminal Procedure Code
C.A Section of
Criminal Procedure Code
D.Indian Penal
Code
10.
Answer: Option A
Appeal from orders requiring security or refusal to accept or rejecting
surety for keeping peace or good behaviour is dealt under:
A.Section 373
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 283
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 388
Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 289
Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option
A
11.
In a summary trail of a case, on conviction the sentence of imprisonment
shall not be for a term exceeding:
A.Three months
B.Six months
C.One month
D.Fifteen days
12.
Answer: Option A
Under Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 Section 190(2) who may empower
Magistrate of the Second Class to take cognizance of offences?
A.High Court
B.Court of Session
C.Chief Judicial
Magistrate
D.None of the
above
13.
Answer: Option C
Which of the following is incorrect
A.Two diametrically
different versions can be put to a joint trial
B.Two versions
which one not mutually exclusive can be put to a joint trial
C.The joint trial
of several persons partly by applying one clause and partly by applying another
clause of section 223 is authorised
D.The various
clauses of section 223, Criminal Procedure Code are not mutually exclusive
14.
Answer: Option A
On the non-completion of investigation, i.e., failure of the prosecution
to file charge sheet within the prescribed period of 90 or 60 days, as given in
Section 167 of Code of Criminal Procedure, the
A.Accused person
is to be discharged unconditionally
B.Accused person
shall be released on bail if he is prepared to and does furnish bail
C.Right of the
accused person to be released on bail could be defeated by the subsequent filling
of the charge sheet under any circumstance
D.None of these
15.
Answer: Option B
What is the time limit under section 468 of Criminal Procedure Code
for taking cognizance:
A.One year
B.Two year
C.Three year
D.No limit
16.
Answer: Option C
A statement under Section 164 of the Code of Criminal Procedure may
be recorded by:
A.An Executive
Magistrate
B.A Police Officer
C.A Judicial Magistrate
or a Metropolitan Magistrate
D.All the officers
named above
17.
Answer: Option C
Section 315 of the Code of Criminal Procedure relate to the accused
person as competent witness. With regard to this, which one among the following
statements is not correct?
A.An accused can
be compelled to adduce evidence by the court of law without any application in writing
by him
B.The failure
of accused to give evidence shall neither be subject to any comment by parties or
court nor shall give rise to any presumption against him or any other person facing
charges along with him at the same trial
C.Any person accused
of an offence before criminal court shall be competent witness for the defence
D.A person accused
of an offence may voluntarily give evidence on oath in disproof of charges made
against him or any person charged together with him at the same trial
18.
Answer: Option A
As per Section 93 Criminal Procedure Code:
A.Search and seizure
pursuant to a warrant under section 93 obtained during an investigation is nothing
but an integral step in an investigation
B.It comprehends
a situation where a search warrant can be issued as the Court is unaware not only
of the person but even the place where the documents may be found and a general
search is necessary
C.One cannot cut
down the power of the Court under section 93 (1) (c) Criminal Procedure Code by
importing into it some of the requirements of Section 93 (1) (b) Criminal Procedure
Code
D.All of them
19.
Answer: Option D
A person is arrested and remanded to judicial custody for the offence
of theft. He is in such custody for the last three and half years and his trial
has not yet been commenced. Which of the following suggestions is correct in this
case?
A.He shall be
released unconditionally
B.He shall not
be released unless a bail petition is moved on his behalf
C.He shall be
released on bail only when he remained in custodv for half of the maximum period
of' sentence provided for the offence
D.None of the
above
20.
Answer: Option C
Power of High Court to transfer cases and appeals is provisioned under:
A.Section 290
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 394
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 407
Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 222
Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option
C
1.
A person who is granted bail under section 436 Criminal Procedure Code
fails to comply with the conditions of time and place of attendance, on a subsequent
occasion
A.Again entitled
to bail as a matter of right
B.Is not entitled
to bail as a matter of right
C.The court may
refuse to release him on bail
D.Both B and C
22.
Answer: Option D
A person arrested has a right to be informed of the grounds of his
arrest:
A.In brief only
B.In brief in
English and Hindi language
C.In detail
D.In detail and
in the language understood by the accused
23.
Answer: Option D
In which of the following cases it has been held that presence of a
lawyer at the time of interrogation cannot be demanded as a matter of right;
A.Poolpandi and
other v. Superintendent, Central Excise
B.Senior Intelligence
Officer v. Jugol Kishore Samra
C.Both A and B
D.None of the
above
24.
Answer: Option C
Section 357A has been added by
A.Criminal Procedure
Code (Amendment) Act, 2005
B.Criminal Procedure
Code (Amendment) Act, 2006
C.Criminal Procedure
Code (Amendment) Act, 2009
D.None of the
above
25.
Answer: Option C
Maximum period of Police remand of an Accused is?
A.7 days
B.9 days
C.12 days
D.15 days
26.
Answer: Option D
Which of the following is the highest criminal court in India?
A.Supreme Court
B.High Court
C.Court of Session
D.Chief Metropolitan
Magistrate
27.
Answer: Option B
Section . . . . . . . . of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 provides
when search warrant may be issued by the Court
A.92
B.93
C.95
D.None of the
above
28.
Answer: Option B
The provision through which the commission to whom to be issued is
given in :
A.Section 265
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 387
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 280
Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 285
Criminal Procedure Code
29.
Answer: Option D
Which of the following offences cannot be compounded under the provisions
of Section 320 Criminal Procedure Code?
A.Causing miscarriage
punishable, under section 312 Indian Penal Code
B.Wrongfully confining
a person in secret punishable under section 346 Indian Penal Code
C.Criminal trespass
punishable under section 447 Indian Penal Code
D.Extortion punishable
under section 384 Indian Penal Code
30.
Answer: Option D
Under which Section of the Code of Criminal Procedure a proclamation
for person absconding may be issued?
A.Section 83
B.Section 82
C.Section 81
D.Section 80
Answer: Option
B
Which one of the following has the power to pass a sentence of Imprisonment for
a term of ten years under Criminal Procedure Code?
A.The Court of
Magistrate of First Class
B.The Court of
a Chief Judicial Magistrate
C.An Assistant
Sessions Judge
D.The Court of
a Chief Metropolitan Magistrate
32.
Answer: Option C
A Magistrate shall inquire into the unsoundness of mind of the person
against whom the inquiry is being held when the Magistrate has reason to believe
that such person is of unsound mind and consequently incapable:
A.Of undergoing
any punishment
B.Of making his
defence
C.Of conferring
with his counsel
D.To be his own
witness
33.
Answer: Option B
Where two courts subordinate to the same High Court have taken cognizance
of the same offence and a question arises as to which of them shall try that offence
A.The question
shall be decided by any one of these Courts
B.The question
cannot be decided by any Court
C.The question
shall be decided by the concerned High Court
D.The question
can be left to the parties
34.
Answer: Option C
A person arrested on a charge of committing rape can be medically examined
at the request of a police officer of the concerned police station . . . . . . .
.
A.Only after oral
consent of the person
B.Only after written
consent of the person
C.Only under the
order of court
D.Even by force
35.
Answer: Option D
Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 warrant can be issued in
lieu of or in addition to a summons if-
A.The offence
is non-bailable offence
B.The Court believes
that the person summoned has absconded
C.The person summoned
has failed to appear
D.The time fixed
for the appearing of person summoned has passed
36.
Answer: Option B
For taking cognizance of an offence committed by a public servant while
acting in the discharge of his official duty, the essential requisite is-
A.Accused must
be Gazetted Officer
B.Accused must
be within the jurisdiction of the Court
C.Previous sanction
of the government is required
D.None of the
above
37.
Answer: Option C
Under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code the maximum amount
of maintenance payable per month is:
A.Rs. 500
B.Rs. 1000
C.Rs. 5000
D.There is no
prescribed limit
38.
Answer: Option D
Which of the following is true of Section 31 Criminal Procedure Code?
A.It relates to
the quantum of the punishment that the Court has jurisdiction to pass where the
accused is convicted of two or more offences at one trial
B.It is rule of
the procedural law
C.Either A or
B
D.Both A and B
39.
Answer: Option D
An order under Section 144 of Criminal Procedure Code shall remain
in force for two months but can be extended by the State Government for not exceeding:
A.Three months
B.Six months
C.One year
D.As State Government
may deem fit
40.
As per provisions of Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, Court of Sessions,
Judicial Magistrate of First Class, Metropolitan Magistrates and Executive Magistrates
are class of:
A.Revenue Courts
B.Civil Courts
C.Administrative
Courts
D.Criminal Courts
Answer: Option
D
Period of limitation for filing claims and objections to the attachment of any property
attached under section 83 of Criminal Procedure Code, by any person other than the
proclaimed person, as provided under section 84 of Criminal Procedure Code
A.Within three
months of attachment
B.Within six months
of attachment
C.Within one year
of attachment
D.Within two months
of attachment
42.
Answer: Option B
Section 125 of Criminal Procedure Code does not contemplate payment
of maintenance allowance
A.By mother to
children
B.By wife to husband
C.Both A and B
D.Neither A nor
B
43.
Answer: Option C
Section 463 of Criminal Procedure Code permits
A.Oral evidence
by the Magistrate of the confession made to him
B.Oral evidence
to prove that the procedure laid down under section 164, Criminal Procedure Code
had actually been followed, where the record, which ought to show that, does not
do so
C.Both A and B
D.Neither A nor
B
44.
Answer: Option B
In one trial, X is convicted against which no appeal lies, whereas
conviction against Y is appealable. Whether X can file an appeal against his conviction?
A.No
B.Yes
C.Only with special
leave
D.There is no
such provision
E.None of the
above
45.
Answer: Option B
Upon acquittal, a co-accused can be:
A.A witness for
the prosecution only
B.A witness for
the defence only
C.A witness for
the prosecution as well for the defence
D.An informal
witness
46.
Answer: Option D
In non-bailable offences, a person may be released on bail if such
person is
A.A woman
B.Sick or infirm
C.Under the age
of eighteen years
D.Both A and B
47.
Answer: Option D
How long a warrant of arrest shall remain in force?
A.6 years
B.10 years
C.12 year
D.Until executed
or cancelled
48.
Answer: Option D
Under section 125 of Criminal Procedure Code, imprisonment of the defaulter:
A.Is a mode of
satisfying the liability
B.Is the mode
of enforcement only
C.Is both mode
of satisfying the liability and of enforcement
D.A person ordered
to pay maintenance stands absolved by his being sent to jail
49.
Answer: Option B
Abscond means:
A.To surrender
into the jurisdiction of the Courts
B.To go out of
the jurisdiction of the Courts or to conceal oneself to avoid legal process
C.To reveal oneself
to avoid legal process
D.None of the
above
50.
Answer: Option B
Under which section of Criminal Procedure Code Assistant Public prosecutor
is appointed by the Government.
A.Section 24
B.Section 25
C.Section 26
D.Section 29
Answer: Option
B
51.
In case of plea Bargaining by the parties
A.No judgement
may be delivered by the court
B.Judgement may
be delivered in private to the parties
C.Judgement shall
be delivered in the open court
D.The bargain
struck by the parties is to operate as the Judgement
52.
Answer: Option C
Which Section of Criminal Procedure Code States that warrant issued
by a Magistrate of India may be executed at any place in India?
A.Section 57 Criminal
Procedure Code
B.Section 67 Criminal
Procedure Code
C.Section 77 Criminal
Procedure Code
D.Section 87 Criminal
Procedure Code
53.
Answer: Option C
Which of the following statements is not correct under the Code of
Criminal Procedure?
A.Where a private
person or an authorised person has a right to arrest a person and hand him over
to the custody of police; such private person can also make search of such arrested
person
B.Enquiry and
trial, both are included in 'judicial proceedings'
C.Complaint may
be made by any person and it is not necessary that the injured or the affected only
should complain
D.Charges are
framed only in warrant cases: there isno need to frame charge sheet in petty summons
cases
54.
Answer: Option A
As per Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 2008 (5 of 2009),
w. e. f. 31st December 2009, which inserted clause (wa) in Section 2 in Criminal
Procedure Code defining 'victim' as a person who has suffered any loss or injury
caused by reason of the act or omission for which the accused person has been charged
includes:
A.Victim's guardian
only
B.Victim's guardian
and legal heir
C.Victim's neighbour
D.Victim's close
friend
55.
Answer: Option B
A matter before the court, which is not an evidence in the case
A.Confession of
a co-accused
B.Entries in books
of accounts regularly kept in the course of business
C.Statement of
the accused made under Section 313 Criminal Procedure Code
D.Testimony of
an expert
56.
Answer: Option D
Section 41B is incorporated into the Criminal Procedure Code on the
basis of which of the following decisions
A.Nandini Satpati
v. P. L. Dani
B.Sunil Batra
v. Delhi Administration
C.Prem Shankar
Shukla v. Delhi Administration
D.D. K. Basu v.
State of West Bengal
57.
Answer: Option D
As per the provisions of Section 437 of the Criminal Procedure Code
the jurisdiction to cancel the bail vests with
A.The Magistrate
competent to try and entertain the offence
B.The Magistrate
where the Magistrate has not ordered the release on bail
C.The Magistrate
only where the Magistrate has ordered release on bail
D.None of the
above
58.
Answer: Option C
Whether after forwarding report under section 173 of the code of criminal
procedure to the concerned Magistrate, the police can continue investigation in
the case?
A.No
B.Only upon permission
of Superior Official
C.Yes
D.Only with permission
of the Magistrate
59.
Answer: Option C
Court of Sessions under section 199 of Criminal Procedure Code has
the original jurisdiction to take cognizance
A.On an oral complaint
of a private person
B.On an oral complaint
of the public prosecutor
C.On a written
complaint of a private person
D.On a written
complaint of the public prosecutor
60.
Answer: Option D
When Warrant also cannot be executed the court may proceed under
A.Section 83 and
84 of Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 82 and
83 of Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 81 and
82 of Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 80 and
81 of Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option
B
Under Section 320(1) Criminal Procedure Code for cheating a person whose interest
the offender was bound, either by law or by legal conduct, to protect, which section
of Indian Penal Code is applicable?
A.411
B.416
C.418
D.420
62.
Answer: Option C
Section 110 of the Criminal Procedure Code does not apply in case of
an offence committed under the:
A.Prevention of
Food Adulteration Act 1954
B.Foreigners Act
1946
C.Protection of
Civil Rights Act 1955
D.Registration
of Foreigners Act, 1939
63.
Answer: Option D
The direction to ensure that police officers do not arrest accused
unnecessarily and magistrates do not authorise detentions casually were issued by
the Supreme Court in the following case:
A.Arnesh Kumar
v. State of Bihar
B.Lalita Kumari
v. State of Uttar Pradesh
C.Sumita Kumari
v. State of Bihar
D.Anju Chaudhari
v. State of Uttar Pradesh
64.
Answer: Option A
A person accused of an offence may apply for a plea bargain in
A.In the Court
in which his case is pending trial
B.In any Court
C.In the High
Court
D.In the police
station
65.
Answer: Option A
Under what appropriate Section, a Magistrate may issue an order of
injunction?
A.Section 133
B.Section 142
C.Section 144
D.Section 145
66.
Answer: Option B
Which one of the following provisions of Code of Criminal Procedure
provides that "the investigation in relation to rape of a child may be completed
within three months from the date on which the information was recorded by the officer-in-charge
of the police station"?
A.Section 173(1)
B.Section 173(1A)
C.Section 173(2)
D.Section 173(3)
67.
Answer: Option B
Delay in despatching the First information Report to the Magistrate
under section 157 of Criminal Procedure Code:
A.Shall always
throw out the prosecution case in its entirety
B.Shall never
be a circumstance providing a legitimate basis for suspecting the First information
Report
C.May or may not
be a circumstance providing a legitimate basis for suspecting the First information
Report (FIR) depending on the facts and circumstance brought on record
D.Either B or
C
68.
Answer: Option C
In which case it was held that:
Identity of victim is not to be disclosed even in judgment of court:
A.Shashikant vs.
Central Bureau of Investigation, AIR 2007 SC 351
B.Dinesh vs. State
of Rajasthan, AIR 2006 SC 1267
C.Naveen Chandra
vs. State of Uttaranchal, AIR 2007 SC 363
D.None of the
above
69.
Answer: Option B
Which of the following order is not amounting to decree?
A.An order dismissing
cross objection
B.An order of
abatement of a suit
C.An order rejecting
a plaint
D.An order appointing
a commissioner
70.
Answer: Option D
In which of the following judgment, it has been held that non-disclosure
of criminal antecedents of candidate in entirety and in full detail, especially
pertaining to serious crimes or those relating to corruption or moral turpitude,
creates impediment in free exercise of electoral rights, hence constitutes corrupt
practices:
A.Krishnmoorthy
v. Sivakumar and others, (2015) 3 Supreme Court Cases 467
B.Manohar Singh
v. State of Rajasthan, (2015) 3 Supreme Court Cases 449
C.K. A. Abbas
v. Sabu Joseph, (2016) 6 Supreme Court Cases 230
D.Baldev Singh
v. State of Punjab, (2016) 4 Supreme Court Cases 111
Answer: Option
A
71.
Section 156 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973-
A.Gives the Magistrate
power to direct the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to conduct investigation
in certain specific offences
B.Gives the Magistrate
power to refer the complaint to Corps of Detectives (COD) Police for investigation
C.Both A and B
D.Neither A nor
B
72.
Answer: Option D
In cases of conviction of a person of several offences at one trial,
in no case shall such person be sentenced to imprisonment for a longer period than
A.14 years
B.17 years
C.20 years
D.25 years
73.
Answer: Option A
The section making it mandatory for the police officer making arrest
to inform about the arrest and place where the arrested person is being held to
a nominated person as inserted by Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 2005 (25 of
2005) is
A.Section 50A
B.Section 53A
C.Section 54A
D.Section 53B
74.
Answer: Option A
Anticipatory bail means:
A.A bail in anticipation
of arrest
B.A bail in anticipation
of release
C.A bail in anticipation
of summons
D.Both A and C
75.
Answer: Option A
In computing the period of limitation the time during which
A.The accused
avoided arrest by absconding has to be excluded
B.The accused
remained absent from India has to be excluded
C.Both A and B
D.Neither A nor
B
76.
Answer: Option C
What is right about Section 127 of Criminal Procedure Code 1973?
A.The Magistrate
can increase the monthly allowance for the maintenance
B.The Magistrate
can decrease the monthly allowance for the maintenance
C.The Magistrate
can cancel the order of maintenance
D.All options
are correct
77.
Answer: Option D
Which one of the following cases is related to Section 144 Criminal
Procedure Code?
A.Ram Avtar v.
State of Uttar Pradesh
B.State of Karnataka
v. Parveen Togadia
C.Bhagwan Dutt
v. Kamla Devi
D.Iqbal Ahmad
v. State of Uttar Pradesh
78.
Answer: Option B
When a private person may arrest any person under the provisions of
the Code of Criminal Procedure?
A.If any person
commits a bailable and non-bailable offence
B.If any person
commits non-bailable and non-cognizable offence in his presence
C.If any person
commits a bailable and cognizable offence
D.If any person
commits non-bailable and cognizable offence in his presence
79.
Answer: Option D
The Court of Sessions shall ordinarily hold its sitting as per Section
9 of the Code of Criminal Procedure
A.At such place
or places at the High Court may, by notification, specify, or if any particular
case, the Court of Session is of opinion that it will tend to the general convenience
of the parties and the witnesses to hold its sittings at any other place in the
Session Division
B.At such place
or places at the High Court may, by notification, specify, or if any particular
case, the Court of Session is of opinion that it will tend to the general convenience
of the parties and the witnesses to hold its sittings at any other place in the
Session Division, it may with the consent of the prosecution and the accused sit
at that place for the disposal of the case
C.At such place
or places at the State Government may, by notification, specify, or if any particular
case, the Court of Session is of opinion that it will tend to the general convenience
of the parties and the witnesses to hold its sittings at any other place in the
Session Division, it may with the consent of the prosecution and the accused sit
at that place for the disposal of the case
D.If in any particular
case, the court of Session is of opinion that it will tend to the general convenience
of the parties and the witnesses to hold its sittings at any other place in the
Sessions Division, it may with the consent of the Public Prosecutor sit at that
place for the disposal of the case
80.
Answer: Option B
Whether before conclusion of the Trial and before disposal of the appeal
accused can be asked to execute bail bonds to appear before the Higher Court?
A.Yes, as per
section 437A Criminal Procedure Code
B.Yes, as per
section 439 Criminal Procedure Code
C.Yes, as per
section 436 Criminal Procedure Code
D.No such provision
Answer: Option
A
In an application for maintenance, it is not necessary to aver that:
A.The husband
has neglected or refused to maintain the wife
B.The husband
has sufficient means to maintain the wife
C.The husband
has treated the wife with cruelty
D.The wife is
unable to maintain herself
82.
Answer: Option C
On receipt of a complaint, before ordering investigation by the police,
under section 156(3) of Criminal Procedure Code, the Magistrate has to see that
A.The complaint
discloses cognizable offence(s) triable by the Magistrate
B.The complaint
discloses cognizable offence(s) exclusively triable by the Court of Session
C.The complaint
discloses cognizable offence(s) irrespective of whether the same is triable by the
Magistrate or exclusively by the Court of Session
D.The complaint
discloses cognizable offence(s) only triable by the Magistrate and not exclusively
triable by the Court of Sessions, as it is for the Magistrate to enquire himself
into offences exclusively triable by the Court of Sessions
83.
Answer: Option C
Under which Section of Criminal Procedure Code, the provision for reference
to High Court is given:
A.Section 398
B.Section 397
C.Section 395
D.Section 399
84.
Answer: Option C
Power to search a place is provided under
A.Section 45
B.Section 46
C.Section 47
D.Section 48
85.
Answer: Option C
Under Section 320(1) Criminal Procedure Code for mischief by killing
or maiming cattle etc. which section of Indian Penal Code is applicable?
A.428
B.422
C.429
D.426
86.
Answer: Option C
Under Criminal Procedure Code, which statement is correct for case
related to Rape?
A.The name of
procecutrix is not stated in judgment
B.The trial shall
be conducted in camera
C.The trial shall
be conducted as far as practicable by a women judge
D.All of these
87.
Answer: Option D
Under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code a person cannot be
asked to maintain the following:
A.His wife who
has obtained divorce from him
B.His minor illegitimate
children
C.His siblings
D.His parents
88.
Answer: Option C
In which one of the following offences, cognizance shall be taken by
the Court only by a complaint made by some persons aggrieved by the offence?
A.Rape
B.Theft
C.Criminal breach
of trust
D.Offences relating
to marriage
89.
Answer: Option D
Which Section of Criminal Procedure Code provides that 'Any person
accused of an offence before a Criminal Court, or against whom proceedings are instituted
under this Code, may as of right be defended by a pleader of his choice'?
A.Section 302
B.Section 301
C.Section 305
D.Section 303
90.
Answer: Option D
Under which Section of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973, a District
Magistrate or Sub-Divisional Magistrate may prevent environmental pollution?
A.Under Section
151
B.Under Section
133
C.Under Section
145
D.Under Section
107
Answer: Option
B
A metropolitan magistrate may pass a sentence upto
A.3 years
B.5 years
C.7 years
D.None of the
above
92.
Answer: Option A
Which classification of offence under Criminal Procedure Code:
A.Cognizable and
non-cognizable
B.Bailable and
non-bailable
C.Summons cases
and warrant cases
D.All the above
93.
Answer: Option D
As soon as the judgment or final order disposing of a case is signed:
A.Court may alter
the sentence
B.Review the judgment
C.Correct a clerical
error
D.May begin retrial
of the case
94.
Answer: Option C
Under which Section of the Criminal Procedure Code, the term "Offence"
has been defined?
A.Section 40
B.Section 2(n)
C.Section 2(m)
D.Section 2(d)
95.
Answer: Option B
Consider the following statements:
The medical examination of a rape victim shall be conducted by
1. Any registered medical practitioner of her choice.
2. A registered practitioner employed in a hospital run by Government or by a local
authority.
3. Any registered medical practitioner with the consent of the victim under some
special circumstances.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A.1 and 2 only
B.2 and 3 only
C.3 only
D.1, 2 and 3
96.
Answer: Option B
For summoning an accused under Section 319 Criminal Procedure Code-
A.Statement under
161 Criminal Procedure Code is relevant
B.Statement on
oath in the trial is relevant
C.Both the above
statements are relevant
D.None of the
above
97.
Answer: Option C
Court can condone the delay
A.Under section
470 of Criminal Procedure Code
B.Under section
471 of Criminal Procedure Code
C.Under section
473 of Criminal Procedure Code
D.Under section
472 of Criminal Procedure Code
98.
Answer: Option C
Which Section of Criminal Procedure Code gives power to the appropriate
Government to commute Sentence?
A.Section 431
B.Section 431A
C.Section 433
D.Section 433A
99.
Answer: Option C
While exercising the power of revision under the Code of Criminal Procedure,
the High Court cannot
A.Discharge the
accused
B.Acquit the accused
C.Grant bail to
the accused
D.Convert a finding
of acquittal into one of conviction
100.
Answer: Option D
A person shall be eligible to be appointed as a deputy director of
prosecution only if he has been in practice as an advocate for
A.Not less than
ten years
B.Not less that
seven years
C.Not less than
five years
D.Not less than
two years
Answer: Option
B
1.
Period of limitation to take cognizance of an offence punishable for
a term more than three years imprisonment is:
A.90 days
B.One year
C.Three years
D.No period of
limitation is prescribed
2.
Answer: Option D
Can a person discharged under section 258 of Criminal Procedure Code
be tried again for the same offence
A.No he can't
be tried
B.He can be tried
with the consent of the court by which he was discharged
C.No since principle
of double jeopardy would be applicable
D.Yes by the consent
of the State Government
3.
Answer: Option C
Under Section 439 of Criminal Procedure Code jurisdiction to cancel
the bail vests with
A.The Court of
Session
B.The High Court
C.The Court of
Magistrate
D.Only A and B
of the above
4.
Answer: Option D
Which of the following deals with the summary procedure for punishment
for non-attendance by a witness in obedience to summons?
A.Section 339
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 287
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 388
Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 350
Criminal Procedure Code
5.
Answer: Option D
In a case triable by a Magistrate as a summons case, the investigation
can not be continued under section 167(5) of Criminal Procedure Code
A.Beyond a period
of six months from the date of arrest of the accused
B.Beyond a period
of six months from the date of commission of the offence
C.Beyond a period
of maximum term of imprisonment prescribed for the offence from the date of arrest
of the accused
D.Beyond a period
of maximum term of imprisonment prescribed for the offence from the date of commission
of the offence
6.
Answer: Option A
The term "court" under section 195 clause (3) of the Code
of Criminal Procedure, 1973 includes
A.Only Civil Court
B.Only Criminal
Court
C.Only Revenue
Court
D.All Civil, Criminal
and Revenue Courts
7.
Answer: Option D
Definition of offence is given in:
A.Chapter-II of
the Indian Penal Code, 1860
B.Section 2(n)
of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973
C.Section 3 of
the Indian Evidence Act, 1872
D.All of the above
8.
Answer: Option B
A mere plea of divorce would not be sufficient to disentitle a Muslim
wife from claiming maintenance under Section 125 was laid down in-
A.Shamim Ara v.
State of Uttar Pradesh
B.Iqbal Bano v.
State of Uttar Pradesh
C.Mohd. Ahmed
Khan v. Shah Bano Begum
D.Danial Latifi
v. Union of India
9.
Answer: Option D
Penalty for non-appearance in a case where a declaration has been made
under Section 82(4) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 pronouncing a person
as a proclaimed offender is provided under
A.Section 175A
of the Indian Penal Code, 1860
B.Section 174A
of the Indian Penal Code, 1860
C.Section 173A
of the Indian Penal Code, 1860
D.Section 172A
of the Indian Penal Code, 1860
10.
Answer: Option B
For the purposes of section 167(2) Criminal Procedure Code, the period
of Sixty days or Ninety days will be reckoned from the dates of:
A.Arrest
B.Production before
Magistrate
C.After police
remand
D.Filing of charge-sheet
Answer: Option
B
11.
The maxim quando lex aliquid alicui concedit, concedere vedetur id
sine quores ipsa esse non potest is enshrined in
A.Section 480,
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 481,
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 482,
Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 483,
Criminal Procedure Code
12.
Answer: Option C
Sentence of death awarded by court of Sessions, the proceedings shall
be submitted for confirmation before:
A.The State Government
B.The Central
Government
C.The High Court
D.The Supreme
Court
13.
Answer: Option C
Under which provision of the Code of Criminal Procedure it is mandatory
for police officer to inform the person arrested the grounds of arrest and right
of bail if the offence is not non-bailable
A.Section 150
B.Section 105
C.Section 50
D.Section 510
14.
Answer: Option C
What is minimum period of imprisonment for releasing on bail under
section 436A of Criminal Procedure Code?
A.1/4 of maximum
period of imprisonment
B.1/2 of maximum
period of imprisonment
C.1/3 of maximum
period of imprisonment
D.No period is
prescribed
15.
Answer: Option B
The local jurisdiction of Judicial Magistrate is under the control
of:
A.State Government
B.High Court
C.Chief Judicial
Magistrate
D.Both B and C
16.
Answer: Option C
Which one of the following statements is not correct with regard to
the provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973?
A.If an absconding
person against whom a proclamation has been issued and published, does not appear
in the Court within the prescribed period, his property may be attached under Section
83
B.Where property
of a proclaimed offender is attached and receiver is appointed thereof, the powers,
duties and liabilities of the receiver shall be the same as those of a receiver
appointed under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
C.If the proclaimed
offender does not appear before the Court within two years from the date of publication
of the proclamation, his property shall be confiscated by the State
D.Where property
of some other person, not being a proclaimed offender, is attached, he may submit
application for release of his property and may prove his title within one year
by instituting a civil suit
17.
Answer: Option C
Which one of the following statements is not correct?
There shall be no appeal if a sentence of imprisonment/fine is passed by the
A.High Court ⇔ not exceeding
six months
B.Sessions Judge
⇔ not exceeding
three months
C.Metropolitan
Magistrate ⇔ not exceeding three months
D.Magistrate first
class ⇔ not exceeding one month
18.
Answer: Option D
Who may command any unlawful assembly to disperse?
A.Executive Magistrate
B.Judicial Magistrate
C.Officer Incharge
of a Police Station
D.Either A or
C of the above
19.
Answer: Option D
Police Officer, in all cases where the arrest of a person is not required
under section 41(a) of Criminal Procedure Code, against whom, a reasonable complaint
has been made that he has committed a cognizable offence, then:
A.Police Officer
may without an order from a Magistrate and without a warrant, arrest such person
B.Police Officer
shall issue a notice directing that person to appear before him or at such other
place, as may be specified in the notice
C.Police Officer
while recording his reasons in writing, can arrest such person
D.Police Officer
can do all the above
20.
Answer: Option B
Under Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, whether an accused may be a competent
witness in his own defence?
A.On his own request
in writing
B.On mere oral
request
C.With the leave
of Court of Session
D.With the leave
of Chief Judicial Magistrate only
Answer: Option
A
The provision relating Plea bargaining is not applicable in following offence.
A.Socio-economic
offence
B.Offence against
women
C.Both A and B
D.None of the
above
22.
Answer: Option C
A sentence of imprisonment for life passed by an Assistant Sessions
Judge
A.Is subject to
confirmation by the High Court
B.Is beyond his
power
C.Is not subject
to confirmation by the High Court
D.Can be passed
without hearing the parties
23.
Answer: Option B
Which of the following provisions of the Criminal Procedure Code is
not related to Appeal?
A.Section 86
B.Section 449
C.Section 450
D.Section 454
24.
Answer: Option C
Under Section 389(3) Criminal Procedure Code the Trial Court can release
an accused on bail after conviction where:
A.The accused
is sentenced with imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years and no fine is imposed,
whether he is on bail or not
B.The accused
is on bail and he is sentenced with imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years
and no fine is imposed
C.The accused
is on bail and he is sentenced with imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 years
D.The accused
is on bail and he is sentenced with imprisonment for a term not exceeding 7 years
and no fine is imposed
25.
Answer: Option C
X is charged under Section 242 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860),
with "having been in possession of counterfeit coin, having known at the time
when he became pos-sessed thereof that such coin was counterfeit", the word
"fraudulently" being omitted in the charge. Applying Section 215 Criminal
Procedure Code:
A.If it appears
that X was in fact misled by this omission, the error shall be regarded as material
B.If it appears
that X was deliberately misled by this omission, the error shall be regarded as
material
C.Unless it appears
that X was in fact misled by this omission, the error shall not be regarded as material
D.None of them
26.
Answer: Option C
Consider the following statements:
1. Investigation is made by a police officer
2. The object of police investigation is to collect evidence
3. Investigation is a judicial proceeding
4. Investigation is not a judicial proceeding
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A.1, 2 and 3
B.1, 2 and 4
C.2, 3 and 4
D.1, 3 and 4
27.
Answer: Option B
Under which Section of Criminal Procedure Code-an accused person can
himself be a competent witness?
A.Section 312
B.Section 313
C.Section 314
D.Section 315
28.
Answer: Option D
Which of the following is not 'classes of criminal courts' as defined
under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973?
A.High Court,
Metropolitan Magistrate, Magistrate Second Class
B.High Court,
Court of Sessions, Executive Magistrate
C.Metropolitan
Magistrate, Magistrate Second Class, Executive Magistrate
D.High Court,
Court of Sessions, Revenue Court
29.
Answer: Option D
In a criminal trial, without producing the Chemical Examiner to the
Government, the report given by him upon a thing duly submitted for analysis in
the course of any proceeding under the Code of Criminal Procedure:
A.Cannot be used
as evidence
B.Can be used
as evidence only in summons cases
C.Can be used
as evidence
D.Can be used
only to refresh memory of the investigation officer coming in evidence
30.
Answer: Option C
Classification of summons case and warrant case
A.Helps in determining
the trial procedure to be adopted
B.Helps to decide
the question of issuance of process to the accused
C.Helps in determining
the investigation procedure to be adopted
D.A and B are
correct
Answer: Option
D
Plea Bargaining is applicable to offences other than offence for which the punishment
of death or of imprisonment for life or imprisonment for a term exceeding . . .
. . . . . years has been provided
A.Seven years
B.Five years
C.Two years
D.Three years
32.
Answer: Option A
Which one of the following penalties cannot be imposed by the court
to compel the attendance of any person to whom a summons has been issued under section
30 of the code of civil procedure, 1908
A.Issue a warrant
for his arrest
B.Attach and sell
his property
C.Impose a fine
upon him exceeding five thousand rupees
D.Order him to
furnish security for his appearance
33.
Answer: Option D
Maintenance under section 125 of Criminal Procedure Code can be claimed
A.By a legally
wedded wife during the subsistence of marriage
B.By a divorced
wife who has not remarried
C.Both A and B
D.Only A and B
34.
Answer: Option C
Any effort to settle disputes and claims by applying pressure through
criminal prosecution:
A.Should depend
upon the present criminal system
B.Should depend
upon the discretion of the court
C.Should be deprecated
and discouraged
D.Should not be
deprecated and discouraged
35.
Answer: Option C
Order under section 357 of Criminal Procedure Code granting compensation
to the victim can be passed by
A.The trial court
B.The appellate
court
C.The revision
court
D.Either A or
B or C
36.
Answer: Option D
In a situation where a person competent to compound an offence is dead,
the compounding:
A.Cannot be done
B.Can be done
by the legal representative of the deceased
C.Can be done
by the legal representative of the deceased with the due permission of the Court
D.None of the
above
37.
Answer: Option C
Read the following:
1. First information Report is only a report about the commission of a crime.
2. First information Report in itself is a substantial evidence.
Of the above:
A.1 is true, but
2 is false
B.1 is false,
but 2 is true
C.Both 1 and 2
are true
D.Both 1 and 2
are false
38.
Answer: Option A
Section 172 of the Code of Criminal Procedure requires that statements
of witnesses recorded during the course of investigation under Section 161 shall
be inserted in the
A.Case diary
B.Investigation
register
C.Daily-diary
register
D.Witness register
39.
Answer: Option A
Warrant-case does not mean a case relating to an offence punishable
with:
A.Imprisonment
for a term exceeding ten years
B.Imprisonment
for life
C.Death
D.Imprisonment
for two years
40.
Answer: Option D
Provisions relating to health and safety of arrested persons have been
provided under which one of the following Sections of the Criminal Procedure Code,
1973?
A.Section 50A
B.Section 53A
C.Section 55A
D.Section 60A
Answer: Option
C
Under section 428, the period of detention undergone by a convict cannot be set
off during:
A.Investigation
of the case
B.Trial of the
case
C.Enquiry of the
case
D.Another case
42.
Answer: Option D
Section 91 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973, does not apply to
A.The complainant
B.The witness
C.The accused
D.A person who
is neither a complainant or accused or a witness
43.
Answer: Option C
Which section of Code of Criminal Procedure Code 1973 does not apply
to persons committing an offence under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes
(Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989:
A.438
B.443
C.315
D.339
44.
Answer: Option A
In which of the following cases it was held that section 164 of Criminal
Procedure Code is required to be strictly complied with
A.Babu Bhai Udesinh
Parmar v. State of Gujarat, AIR 2007 SC 42
B.Riljesh Ranian
Yadav v. Central Bureau of Investigation, AIR 2007 SC 451
C.Naveen Chandra
v. State of Uttaranchal, AIR 2007 SC 363
D.Amrit Singh
v. State of Punjab, AIR 2007 SC 132
45.
Answer: Option A
The word 'statement' within the meaning of section 162 of Criminal
Procedure Code, means
A.Narration
B.Signs and gestures
C.Both A and B
D.Only A and not
B
46.
Answer: Option C
Under Criminal Procedure Code, which place a warrant of arrest may
be executed, at
A.Any place of
concerned jurisdiction of Court
B.Any place of
concerned district
C.Any place of
India
D.Any place of
world
47.
Answer: Option C
When a search is required to be conducted outside India, a criminal
court may under Section 166-A of the Criminal Procedure Code issue a:
A.Search warrant
B.Letter of requisition
C.Letter of request
D.Written order
48.
Answer: Option C
According to section 167 of the Criminal Procedure Code an accused
person can be remanded to police custody for not more than.
A.7 days at onetime
B.30 days at one
time
C.15 days at one
time
D.60 days at one
time
49.
Answer: Option C
Where the smuggled gold was taken from the Airport - A and transported
through places B, C, D, E and intercepted it at place F. All the above-mentioned
places are situated within the jurisdiction of different courts. Which of the following
courts has jurisdiction to try the case
A.A and F
B.B, C, D and
E
C.A, B, C, D and
E
D.A, B, C, D,
E and F
50.
Answer: Option D
The principle of Autrefois convict and autrefois acquit refers to the
right of an accused in relation to
A.Right against
self-incrimination
B.Right against
double jeopardy
C.Right against
illegal arrest
D.None of the
above
Answer: Option
B
Shall it be lawful for a police officer to take into custody a person
who throws or lays down any dirt, filth, rubbish or any stones on any road or street,
which causes inconvenience or annoyance to public?
A.Yes, even without
warrant
B.Yes, only under
a warrant of arrest
C.No, because
it is not an offence
D.No, because
the police officer is not empowered
52.
Answer: Option A
In a warrant trial, after the charge is framed, the Magistrate can:
A.Stop the proceedings
under Section 258 Criminal Procedure Code
B.Drop the proceedings
C.Only acquit
or convict the accused
D.Stay the proceedings
in proper cases
53.
Answer: Option C
Assertion (A): Subject
to some exceptions the provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure are not applicable
to tribal areas in undivided Assam.
Reason (R): These
areas enjoy special status like the State of Jammu and Kashmir.
A.Both A and R
are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B.Both A and R
are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C.A is true but
R is false
D.A is false but
R is true
54.
Answer: Option C
Under Section 313 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
A.No oath shall
be administered to the accused when he is examined
B.The accused
shall render himself liable to punishment by refusing to answer questions, or by
giving false answers to them
C.The answers
given by the accused cannot be taken into consideration and put in evidence for
or against him in any other inquiry/trial for any other offence
D.Every error
or omission in complying with Section 313 necessarily vitiates the trial
55.
Answer: Option A
Which one of the following authorities is not entitled to try a case
summarily under the Code of Criminal Procedure?
A.Chief Judicial
Magistrate
B.Metropolitan
Magistrate
C.Judicial Magistrate
of the First Class
D.2nd Class Judicial
Magistrate
56.
Answer: Option D
A confessional statement under Section 164 of the Code of Criminal
Procedure, can be recorded:
A.During the course
of investigation or at any time afterwards before the commencement of inquiry or
trial
B.During the course
of investigation only and not afterwards
C.During investigation
as well as during inquiry but before the commencement of trial
D.None of the
above
57.
Answer: Option A
Who has the authority to establish court of session in a district?
A.Governor
B.High Court
C.State Government
D.All of these
58.
Answer: Option C
Under which one of the following Sections of Criminal Procedure Code,
1973 trial of cases can be taken before High Court?
A.Section 407
B.Section 474
C.Section 483
D.No trial before
High Court
59.
Answer: Option B
A husband was directed to pay maintenance to his wife and his minor
son under section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code. Subsequently the matter was
settled outside Court on a lump-sum payment made by husband to the wife. Approximately
after nine years of the agreement, the wife moved an application for the enforcement
of the maintenance order. Which of the following statements will apply to the case?
A.The long delay
of nine years will cause the application to be rejected
B.Mutual settlement
outside the Court has rendered the order as void, as such the application will be
rejected
C.The wife has
wavered her right to maintenance and as such the application will be rejected
D.The waiver in
derogation of a statutory right cannot be recognised by the Court, as such the application
will be accepted
60.
Answer: Option D
Re-opening of investigation under section 173(8) of Criminal Procedure
Code
A.Can be done
by the investigating officer only
B.Can be done
only under the orders of the Magistrate
C.Can be done
only after seeking opinion of the public prosecutor, and on the direction of the
State Government
D.Can be done
by the police of its own or under the orders of the court
Answer: Option
D
61.
Under Section 200 recording of pre-summoning evidence may be dispensed
with if:
A.The complaint
is supported by an affidavit of the complainant
B.The complaint
is made in writing by a public servant acting in the discharge of his official duties
C.The Magistrate
feels that the ends of justice will be served by dispensing with pre-summoning evidence
D.All of the above
62.
Answer: Option B
Which of the following states when accused shall be discharged?
A.Section 239
of Code of Criminal Procedure
B.Section 264
of Code of Criminal Procedure
C.Section 337
of Code of Criminal Procedure
D.Section 258
of Code of Criminal Procedure
63.
Answer: Option A
The Code of Criminal Procedure which contains some general provisions
to cover ordinary situations came to be regarded as an instrument to combat pollution
in 1980s and was utilized in one of the following cases:
A.Subhash Kumar
v. State of Bihar
B.Charan Lal Sahu
v. Union of India
C.Andhra Pradesh
State Pollution Control Board v. Prof M. V. Naidu
D.Municipal Council
Ratlam v. Vardichand
64.
Answer: Option D
Section 156(2) of Criminal Procedure Code takes care and cures
A.Any irregularity
in the conducting of investigation by the police officer
B.Any illegality
in the conducting of investigation by the police officer
C.Both A and B
D.Only A and not
B
65.
Answer: Option C
Disposal of property during the pendency of trial is governed
A.By section 454
of Criminal Procedure Code
B.By section 451
of Criminal Procedure Code
C.By section 452
of Criminal Procedure Code
D.By section 453
of Criminal Procedure Code
66.
Answer: Option B
A confession under section 164 of Criminal Procedure Code can be recorded
by
A.Metropolitan/Judicial
Magistrate
B.Executive Magistrate
C.Police officer
on whom the power of a Magistrate has been conferred
D.Either A or
B
67.
Answer: Option A
Where a Magistrate, not empowered by law to issue a search warrant
for a place suspected to contain stolen property, erroneously issues a search warrant
A.The search proceedings
shall be void and liable to be set aside
B.The search proceedings
shall not be void and not liable to be set aside
C.The search proceedings
shall be set aside only if challenged by any person aggrieved by the search
D.Either A or
C
68.
Answer: Option D
Enforcement of order of maintenance is covered under Section . . .
. . . . . of Criminal Procedure Code
A.125
B.128
C.126
D.127
69.
Answer: Option B
Which one of the following Section of Criminal Procedure Code, 1973
is related to juveniles jurisdiction?
A.Section 25
B.Section 26
C.Section 27
D.Section 28
70.
Answer: Option C
A' is suspected of commission of an offence of murder, trial whereof
can only be conducted before a court of Sessions. 'A' appears before the Metropolitan
Magistrate and moves an application for recording his statement under Section 164
Criminal Procedure Code and grant of pardon. Who has the power to grant pardon?
A.The court of
Sessions
B.The Metropolitan
Magistrate
C.Both A and B
above
D.None of the
above
Answer: Option
B
71.
Under Section 167, the Magistrate can order detention in
A.Police custody
B.Judicial custody
C.Jail
D.Any custody
as he thinks fit
72.
Answer: Option B
In which case it was held by the Hon'ble Supreme Court that a married
daughter is also liable to maintain her parents?
A.Visaya Manohar
Arbat v. Kashirao
B.Savita Ben v.
State of Gujarat
C.Kirtikant Vadodario
v. State of Gujarat
D.N. B. Bhikshu
v. State of Andhra Pradesh
73.
Answer: Option A
Executive Magistrate may require Security for good behaviour from habitual
offender under section . . . . . . . . of Criminal Procedure Code.
A.109
B.110
C.106
D.108
74.
Answer: Option B
As per Section 27 of Criminal Procedure Code, a juvenile is taken as
a person under the age of
A.14 years
B.16 years
C.18 years
D.None of the
above
75.
Answer: Option B
Under Section 190 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973, cognizance
of offence is taken by the
A.Judicial Magistrate
B.Session Judge
C.High Court
D.District Magistrate
76.
Answer: Option A
Criminal Procedure Code is a subject of
A.Concurrent list
B.State list
C.Union list
D.None of the
above
77.
Answer: Option A
As per Section 168 Criminal Procedure Code reports made by the police
officer in compliance with this section:
A.Are not public
documents within the meaning of s. 74 of the Indian Evidence Act and consequently
an accused person is not entitled before trial, to have copies of such reports
B.Are public documents
within the meaning of s. 74 of the Indian Arms Act and consequently an accused person
is entitled before trial, to have copies of such reports
C.Are not public
documents within the meaning of section 74 of the Indian Medical Act and consequently
an accused person is not entitled before trial, to have copies of such reports
D.None of them
78.
Answer: Option A
As per section 372 of Criminal Procedure Code 1973, A victim shal1
have a right to prefer an appeal but he can not file against the order which is
. . . . . . . .
A.The court has
acquitted the accused
B.The court has
convicted for a lesser offence
C.The court has
imposed inadequate sentence
D.The court has
imposed inadequate compensation
79.
Answer: Option C
A Magistrate can
A.Ignore the conclusion
reached at by the investigating officer (IO) and apply his mind independently
B.Not ignore the
conclusions reached at by the investigating officer (IO) and apply his mind independently
C.Ignore the conclusions
reached at by the investigating officer (IO) and apply his mind independently only
upon statements of witnesses recorded by the police in case diary and material collected
during investigation
D.Not ignore the
conclusions reached by the investigating officer (IO) under any circumstances
80.
Answer: Option A
Section 50 of Criminal Procedure Code provides that every person arrested
without warrant shall be informed of grounds of arrest and of right to bail, if
the arrest is made for a bailable offence. What is the effect of non-compliance
of these provisions?
A.It shall not
render the arrest and detention of the person concerned illegal
B.Even if the
provisions of this section are overlooked, error may be corrected later
C.It shall render
the arrest and detention of the person concerned illegal and shall enable the person
arrested move for habeas-corpus to obtain his release
D.It is simply
a procedural error and the provisions of this section are not very material
Find out the correct matches:
1. Section 228 Criminal Procedure Code ⇔ Framing
of Charge
2. Section 227 Criminal Procedure Code ⇔ Discharge
3. Section 232 Criminal Procedure Code ⇔ Acquittal
4. Section 236 Criminal Procedure Code ⇔ Previous
Acquittal
A.1, 2 only
B.2, 3 only
C.1, 2, 3 only
D.1, 2, 3 and
4
82.
Answer: Option C
Who may cancel the bail given under Section 436 of Criminal Procedure
Code by the subordinate court?
A.The court which
has given bail
B.High Court
C.Court of Session
D.Both B and C
83.
Answer: Option D
Which one of the following is not a necessary requirement for a proper
procedure of arrest under section 41B of Criminal Procedure Code
A.The police officer
shall bear an accurate identification of his name
B.The police officer
shall bear a visible and clear identification of his name
C.The police officer
shall prepare a memorandum of arrest to be countersigned by the person arrested
D.The police officer
shall inform the person arrested that he has the right of legal counsel during interrogation
84.
Answer: Option D
In which of the following case Section 145 Criminal Procedure Code
does not apply?
A.When a party
is in possession of a property in dispute
B.When two parties
are in joint possession of the property in dispute, and both of them tries to evict
the each other endangering public peace
C.When two parties
are in joint possession of the property in dispute, and one of them tries to evict
the other so as to endanger the public peace
D.None of them
85.
Answer: Option C
Which among the following are correct statements with regard to the
nature of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908?
1. Retrospective in its application
2. Completely procedural in content
3. Procedural with substantive part
4. Extends to whole of India.
Select the correct answer:
A.1 and 2
B.2 and 4
C.1, 3 and 4
D.1 and 3 only
86.
Answer: Option D
The State government is required to exercise Its' powers of Remission
and commutation of sentence in Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) investigated
cases
A.After consultation
with the central government under section 433 of Criminal Procedure Code
B.After consultation
with the central government under section 433(a) of Criminal Procedure Code
C.After consultation
with the central government under section 435 Criminal Procedure Code
D.After consultation
with the central government under section 432 of Criminal Procedure Code
87.
Answer: Option C
Under Section 73 Criminal Procedure Code the warrant may be addressed
to any person within the local jurisdiction for the arrest of:
A.Any escaped
convict
B.Proclaimed offender
C.Any person accused
of a non-bailable offence who is avoiding arrest
D.All of them
88.
Answer: Option D
Which of the following plea is acceptable under section 127 of the
Code of Criminal Procedure but not under section 125 of the Code of Procedure?
A.The wife has
remarried
B.The parents
are refusing to live with the children
C.Wife has voluntarily
surrendered her right of maintenance
D.Private agreement
exists between husband and wife providing for maintenance
89.
Answer: Option C
Which one of the following Sections of Criminal Procedure Code, 1973
deals with the language and contents of judgement?
A.Section 353
B.Section 354
C.Section 355
D.Section 356
90.
Answer: Option B
In a cognizable case under Indian Penal Code, the police has the
A.Authority to
arrest a person without warrant
B.Authority to
investigate the offence without permission of the Magistrate
C.Both A and B
D.Either A or
B
Answer: Option
C
"The bail is rule, jail is exception" This rule is laid down by the Supreme
Court in:
A.Joginder Singh
v. State of Uttar Pradesh
B.Pritam Singh
v. State of Punjab
C.Moti Ram v.
State of Madhya Pradesh
D.Raj Kumari v.
State of Uttar Pradesh
92.
Answer: Option C
Under Sec. 320(1) Criminal Procedure Code for knowingly selling, or
exposing or possessing for sale or for manufacturing purpose, goods marked with
a counterfeit property mark, which section of Indian Penal Code is applicable?
A.480
B.486
C.482
D.488
93.
Answer: Option B
Consider the following statements:
Bailable offence within the meaning of Criminal Procedure Code means
1. An offence which is enumerated as bailable in the First Schedule.
2. An offence which is made bailable by any other law for the time being in force.
3. All other offences as stated in criminal law.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A.1, 2 and 3
B.2 and 3
C.1 and 2 only
D.1 and 3 only
94.
Answer: Option C
Under which Section of Criminal Procedure Code, provision for security
for keeping the peace on conviction exists?
A.Section 108
B.Section 106
C.Section 109
D.Section 111
95.
Order under Section 144 Criminal Procedure Code is amenable to writ
jurisdiction on violation of any Fundamental Rights. This was held in case of:
A.Dibakar Naik
v. Pushpalata Patel, (1997) 3 Crimes 107
B.Gopalachari
v. State of Kerala, 1981 SCR 338
C.Gulam Abbas
v. State of Uttar Pradesh, 1981 SC 2198
D.Shelam Ramesh
v. State of Andhra Pradesh, (1999) 8 SCC 369
96.
Answer: Option C
Which Section of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 applies when the
officer-in-charge of a police station receives information that a person has committed
suicide?
A.Section 174
B.Section 181
C.Section 154
D.Section 147
97.
Answer: Option A
Statements under Section 161 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973
are recorded by the police
A.During trial
B.Before investigation
C.During investigation
D.During inquiry
98.
Answer: Option C
The provision relating to the charge is given under Criminal Procedure
Code:
A.Chapter XVII,
Sections 211-224
B.Chapter XVIII,
Sections 211-235
C.Chapter XVI,
Sections 211-224
D.None of the
above
99.
Answer: Option A
. . . . . . . . offences of same kind within 12 months can be charged
together as per the provisions of Criminal Procedure Code
A.Three
B.Two
C.Five
D.Four
100.
Answer: Option A
The Court of a Magistrate of first class may pass a sentence of imprisonment
for a term not exceeding-
A.Three years
B.Five years
C.Seven years
D.Four years
Answer: Option
A
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1.
In which of the following Sections of the Criminal Procedure Code the term "investigation"
has been defined?
A.Section 2(h)
B.Section 2(g)
C.Section 3
D.None of the
above
2.
Answer: Option A
Conditional order for removal of nuisance u/s 133 Criminal Procedure
Code, 1973 may be passed by
A.District Judge
B.Chief Judicial
Magistrate
C.Judicial Magistrate
I Class
D.District Magistrate
or Sub-divisional Magistrate, both
3.
Answer: Option D
Whether a person can send fine amount through postal department. Without
appearing in the court in some petty offences, if yes under what provision:
A.Yes under section
207 Criminal Procedure Code
B.Yes under section
206 Criminal Procedure Code
C.Yes under section
210 Criminal Procedure Code
D.Yes under section
194 Criminal Procedure Code
4.
Answer: Option B
Which is the Section recently inserted in the Code of Criminal Procedure,
providing Victim Compensation Scheme?
A.Section 291-A
B.Section 311-A
C.Section 357-A
D.Section 436-A
5.
Answer: Option C
Which one of the following statements is not correct in relation to
medical examination of an arrested person under the provisions of the Code of Criminal
Procedure 1973?
A.An accused may
be asked to undergo medical examination under Section 53
B.Medical examination
of a person accused of rape is conducted under Section 53A
C.An arrested
person can submit an application to the Magistrate for the medical examination under
Section 54
D.Request of the
arrested person for the medical examination cannot be rejected by the Magistrate
under Section 54
6.
Answer: Option D
Section 125 of Criminal Procedure Code provides a remedy:
A.By way of summary
procedure which is co-extensive with the civil liabilities under the personal law
B.By way of summary
procedure which is co-extensive with the civil liabilities under the civil law
C.By way of summary
procedure which is not co-extensive with the civil liabilities under the personal
law or civil law
D.Both A and B
7.
Answer: Option C
Consider the following statements regarding legal aid to accused at
State expenses:
Legal aid is
1. A right of the accused
2. Charity by the State
3. Available in trial before Sessions Court only
4. Available in all trials
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A.1 and 2
B.2 and 3
C.1 and 3
D.2 and 4
8.
Answer: Option C
Any person, convicted on a trial held by a Magistrate of the second
class may Appeal to which one of the following Courts?
A.The High Court
B.The Magistrate
of the first class
C.The Court of
Session
D.The Assistant
Session Judge
9.
Answer: Option C
Amongst the following, who is not competent to use the civil force
for dispersal of Assembly under Section 129 of Criminal Procedure Code-
A.Any Judicial
Magistrate
B.Any Executive
Magistrate
C.Officer-in-charge
of police-station
D.Any police officer
not below the rank of Sub-Inspector, in absence of Officer-in-charge of police station
10.
Answer: Option A
Section 162 of Criminal Procedure Code applies to statements made to
a police-officer
A.In the course
of investigation
B.Before the investigation
began
C.After the investigation
had ended
D.All of the above
Answer: Option
A
1.
A report of person arrested without warrant shall be given by the officer-in-charge
of police station to:
A.Only District
Magistrate
B.Only Sub-divisional
Magistrate
C.Judicial Magistrate
of First Class
D.Either to the
District Magistrate or Sub-divisional magistrate
12.
Answer: Option D
In which of the following case, a search warrant can be issued?
A.Where the Court
has the reason to believe that the person summoned to produce a document or thing
will not produce it
B.Where the document
or thing is not known to be in the possession of any person
C.Where a general
inspection or search is necessary
D.All of them
13.
Answer: Option D
According to the Criminal Procedure Code every information relating
to the commission of a cognizable offence shall be signed by
A.The person giving
it
B.The officer
incharge of a police station
C.The investigating
officer
D.The concerned
magistrate
14.
Answer: Option A
Offence at place 'A' investigation by police at 'B', cognizance by
Judicial First Class Magistrate at 'B', whether
A.Investigation
and cognizance without jurisdiction
B.Investigation
and cognizance not without jurisdiction
C.Only cognizance
is without jurisdiction
D.Only investigation
is without jurisdiction
15.
Answer: Option B
Under which Section of Criminal Procedure Code the attachment of property
of the person absconding is made?
A.Section 82
B.Section 83
C.Section 84
D.Section 85
16.
Answer: Option B
Which of the following is true of the Court of a Chief Judicial Magistrate?
A.It may pass
any sentence authorised by law including death or of imprisonment for life or of
imprisonment for a term exceeding seven years
B.It may pass
any sentence authorised by law excluding death or of imprisonment for life or of
imprisonment for a term exceeding seven years
C.It shall have
powers of the Court of the Chief Judicial Magistrate and that of a Metropolitan
Magistrate, the powers of the Court of a Magistrate of the first class
D.Both B and C
17.
Answer: Option D
Under section 436 of Criminal Procedure Code bail can be granted
A.By police
B.By the Magistrate
C.By the police
as well as the Magistrate
D.By the Magistrate
only and not the police
18.
Answer: Option C
In which of the following cases the prosecution witness was prosecuted
for perjury:
A.Jessica Lal
case (2007)
B.Nitish Katara
case (2007)
C.Priyadarshni
Mattoo case (2006)
D.None of the
above
19.
Answer: Option A
Examination of witnesses in the absence of the accused can be done,
under
A.Section 299
of Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 321
of Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 224
of Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 301
of Criminal Procedure Code
20.
Answer: Option A
Which one of the following offence is triable summarily?
A.Wrongful restraint
B.Abducting in
order to murder
C.House trespass
D.Offences not
punishable with death, imprisonment for life or imprisonment for a term excluding
two years
Answer: Option
D
The period of limitation, in relation to an offence, where the commission of the
offence was not known to the person aggrieved by the offence, shall commence:
A.From the date
of actual commission of the offence
B.From the first
day of that month in which month such offence comes to the knowledge of such person
C.From the first
day on which such offence comes to the knowledge of such person
D.From the date
of lodging an First information Report (FIR) by aggrieved person for the offence
22.
Answer: Option C
Which one of the following group of sections of Criminal Procedure
Code deals with proclamation and attachment?
A.Sections 88
to 85
B.Sections 82
to 86
C.Sections 82
to 90
D.Sections 80
to 86
23.
Answer: Option B
Which of the following statement is not true with regard to the code
of civil procedure?
A.Before 1859,
there was no uniform code of civil procedure
B.The code of
civil procedure, 1908 came into force with effect from January 01, 1909
C.The Code of
civil Procedure, 1908 has retrospective effect
D.The first schedule
of the code of civil procedure, 1908 comprises 51 Orders
24.
Answer: Option A
Unless he is produced before a Magistrate, an arrested person cannot
be detained by the police for more than:
A.12 hours
B.24 hours
C.36 hours
D.48 hours
25.
Answer: Option B
Under Section 320(1) Criminal Procedure Code for fraudulent execution
of deed of transfer containing false statement of consideration, which section of
Indian Penal Code is applicable?
A.414
B.415
C.420
D.423
26.
Answer: Option D
Consider the following statements:
1. A court has no power to release a woman on bail if the offence is punishable
with death or imprisonment for life.
2. An accused shall not be released on bail by a court if he had been convicted
previously on two or more occasions of a cognizable offence punishable with imprisonment
for three years or more.
3. Necessity for identification by witnesses during investigation shall not be sufficient
ground for rejection of bail.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A.1, 2 and 3
B.1 and 2 only
C.2 and 3 only
D.1 and 3 only
27.
Answer: Option C
Under Section 320(1) Criminal Procedure Code for mischief, when the
only loss or damage caused is loss or damage to a private person, which section
of Indian Penal Code is applicable?
A.425, 424
B.426, 427
C.423, 425
D.426, 428
28.
Answer: Option B
The amount of compensation which a Magistrate can direct the complainant
or informant to pay for an accusation without reasonable cause under Section 250
of the Code of Criminal Procedure is
A.Not exceeding
rupees five thousand
B.Not exceeding
rupees fifteen thousand
C.As he may determine
but not exceeding the amount of fine he is empowered to impose
D.Not exceeding
the amount of fine he is empowered to impose for the particular offence for which
the accusation was made without reasonable cause
29.
Answer: Option C
First information Report suggests that
A.It is the earliest
and the first information of a cognizable offence prevented by an officer in charge
of a police station
B.It is the earliest
and the first information of a cognizable offence recorded by an officer in charge
of a police station
C.It is the earliest
and the first information of a cognizable offence committed by an officer in charge
of a police station
D.None of these
30.
Answer: Option B
Under which section of Criminal Procedure Code an order from attachment
of property of person absconding may be passed at any time after the issue of the
proclamation?
A.Section 83
B.Section 82
C.Section 84
D.Section 85
Answer: Option
A
31.
Appeal for enhancement of sentence will lie before the court, when
sentence has been awarded by Magistrate of 1st Class:
A.Before Court
of Sessions
B.Before Supreme
Court
C.Before High
Court
D.Before Special
Court
32.
Answer: Option A
Sections 219, 220 and 221 of the Criminal Procedure Code lay down provisions
regarding:
A.Joint trial
of offenders
B.Joinder of charges
C.Framing of charges
D.Discharge
33.
Answer: Option B
Appearance by public prosecutors comes under:
A.Section 301
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 387
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 280
Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 289
Criminal Procedure Code
34.
Answer: Option A
From a judgment of acquittal in cognizable and non-bailable case passed
by Judicial Magistrate First Class, appeal may be preferred to:
A.Chief Judicial
Magistrate
B.Court of Session
C.High Court
D.Supreme Court
35.
Answer: Option B
In a case the State wants to apply for cancellation of bail on an accused.
As per the decision of the Supreme Court of India in the case of State (Delhi Administration)
v. Sanjay Gandhi, which one of the following may be the appropriate ground for seeking
cancellation of bail of the accused?
A.That the accused
has attempted to tamper or has tampered with the witness in the case against him
B.That the order
earlier passed in his favour granting him bail had not taken his previous criminal
record into account
C.That the court
granting the bail had not taken into account the fact of non-cooperation of the
accused in investigation during the period interior to the grant of bail
D.That the court
granting the bail had not cited leading judicial decision having bearing on decision
making process for grant of bail
36.
Answer: Option C
Any defect in charge
A.Can be cured
by amending it in any case
B.Cannot be cured
if such amendments is likely to cause serious prejudice to the accused
C.Can be cured
by amending it though it causes prejudice to the accused
D.Can be cured
by amending it with a direction to retrial if such amendment is causing prejudice
to the accused
37.
Answer: Option D
Order granting anticipatory bail becomes operative
A.On arrest
B.Prior to arrest
C.On passing of
the order by the court
D.None of the
above
38.
Answer: Option A
When mayan accomplice be tendered pardon under Section 306 of Criminal
Procedure Code?
A.Only at the
stage of investigation
B.Only at the
stage of enquiry
C.Only at the
stage of trial
D.At any stage
of enquiry or investigation or the trial
39.
Answer: Option D
Where the Magistrate takes cognizance of the offence on a complaint
made to him and considers, before the issue of process to the accused that the matter
should be investigated, such investigation can be ordered, under
A.Section 156(3)
of Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 190
of Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 173(8)
of Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 202
of Criminal Procedure Code
40.
Answer: Option D
Offences other than those mentioned under Section 320 of Criminal Procedure
Code:
A.Are compoundable
B.Are not compoundable
C.Are compoundable
with the permission of the court
D.Are compoundable
by the High Court
Answer: Option
B
Q.41 Section 428 Criminal Procedure Code provides for concession to the effect that period
of detention undergone by accused be set off
A.Against the
substantive period of imprisonment awarded
B.Against the
period of imprisonment in default of payment of fine
C.A and B above
D.None of the
above
42.
Answer: Option A
Where the husband has obtained a decree of divorce against the wife
on the ground of desertion, under section 125, it is
A. No bar for the
wife to claim maintenance against the husband
B. Bar for the
wife to claim maintenance against the husband
C. May be a bar
for the wife to claim maintenance against the husband
D. Either A or
C
43.
Answer: Option A
In cases of consecutive sentence on conviction of several offences
at one trial by a Metropolitan Magistrate the aggregate punishment
A.Shall not exceed
twice the amount of punishment which the Magistrate is competent to inflict for
a single offence
B.Shall not exceed
the amount of punishment which the Magistrate is competent to inflict for a single
offence as prescribed under section 29 of Criminal Procedure Code
C.Shall not exceed
three times the amount of punishment which the Magistrate is competent to inflict
for a single offence
D.Shall not exceed
14 years
44.
Answer: Option A
A' is arrested and detained in custody in a case of murder. The investigating
police officer within 24 hours produces the accused before a Metropolitan Magistrate
who has no jurisdiction to try the case, seeking police custody as investigation
is not complete. The Metropolitan Magistrate has the power and jurisdiction to:
A.Grant police
custody only for two days
B.Grant police
custody for fifteen days
C.Discharge the
accused
D.Refuse to entertain
the application as he has no jurisdiction to try the case
45.
Answer: Option B
At any time before the Judgment is pronounced, prosecution of any person
may be with drawn with the consent of the Court by-
A.On whose instance
first information report was recorded
B.Investigating
officer of the case
C.Public Prosecutor
or Assistant Public Prosecutor incharge of the case
D.Person aggrieved
by the offence
46.
Answer: Option C
Under section 248(2) of Criminal Procedure Code
A.Conviction and
sentence can be passed on the same day
B.Conviction and
sentence cannot be passed on the same day
C.Conviction and
sentence passed on the same day shall be valid unless occasions failure of justice
D.Both A and C
47.
Answer: Option B
In a cognizable case the police will have powers to:
A.Investigate
except the power to arrest without warrant
B.Investigate
and power to arrest without warrant only after seeking permission from the Magistrate
C.Investigate
including the power the arrest without warrant
D.Investigate
and arrest without warrant, only after informing the Magistrate having jurisdiction
to inquire into or try the offence
48.
Answer: Option C
Under the scheme of Criminal Procedure Code offences have been classified
into bailable and non bailable, cognizable and non cognizable under:
A.The first schedule
B.The second schedule
C.Section 320
D.Section 300
49.
Answer: Option A
The compounding of an offence as per Section 320 of the Code of Criminal
Procedure, 1973 shall, have the effect of:
A.Discharge
B.Conviction
C.Acquittal
D.Dropping of
Charge
50.
Answer: Option C
To which authority should the victim apply for compensation under the
victim compensation scheme where the offender is not traced or identified and where
no trial takes place?
A.State or the
District Collector
B.State or the
Superintendent of Police
C.State or the
District Legal Services Authority
D.The Governor
of the State
Answer: Option
C
Consider the following statements:
1. The police officer is not bound to give information about the arrest of the accused
to any of his relations or friends.
2. A registered medical practitioner cannot use force to examine a person accused
of rape sent by the police for such examination.
Which of the statement given above is/are correct?
A.1 only
B.2 only
C.Both 1 and 2
D.Neither 1 nor
2
52.
Answer: Option D
The classification of offences into bailable and non-bailable has been
given in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, under:
A.The 1st Schedule
B.The 2nd Schedule
C.Section 320
D.Section 482
53.
Answer: Option A
Complaint as defined under section 2(d) of the Criminal Procedure Code,
1973 is concerned with
A.Cognizable offence
only
B.Non Cognizable
offence only
C.Both A and B
D.None of the
above
54.
Answer: Option C
Constitution Bench of Supreme Court in Judgment 'Hardeep Singh v. State
of Punjab', decided on 10th January, 2014 settled controversy regarding law contained
in section . . . . . . . . of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973:
A.125
B.311
C.319
D.357
E.None of the
above
55.
Answer: Option C
Section 92 of Criminal Procedure Code lays down the procedure for
A.Production of
document(s) in the custody of postal or telegraph authority
B.Production of
document(s) in the custody of any person other than the accused
C.Production of
document(s) in the custody of an accused person
D.All of the above
56.
Answer: Option A
Criminal Procedure Code: An accused person pleads guilty and has been
convicted on such plea by Chief Judicial Magistrate and a sentence of imprisonment
of four years is passed against him-
A.An appeal shall
lie to the High Court only to the extent of legality of the sentence
B.An appeal shall
lie to the Court of sessions only to the extent of legality of the sentence
C.No appeal shall
lie
D.None of these
57.
Answer: Option B
Which of the following is true of Section 91 Criminal Procedure Code?
A.It applies to
accused person on trial
B.A limitation
should be put on the wide words used
C.The construction
of this section would render Section 93 useless
D.None of them
58.
Answer: Option A
A minor girl lived with her father at Indore. She became intimate with
the accused and ran away with the accused from Indore to Bhopal in a taxi. After
some time they eventually settled in Mumbai. An offence of kidnapping may be tried:
A.At Indore
B.At Bhopal
C.At Mumbai
D.At any place
mentioned above
59.
Answer: Option D
Section 87 of Criminal Procedure Code authorises issuance of warrant
A.In lieu of summon
B.In addition
to summons
C.Both A and B
D.None of the
above
60.
Answer: Option C
What is the object of Section 145 of the Criminal Procedure Code?
A.To prevent breach
of peace
B.To finally settle
the dispute relating to property
C.To settle the
question of title
D.None of the
above
Answer: Option
A
Power of High Court to confirm sentence or annul conviction is provisioned under:
A.Section 350
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 368
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 365
Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 289
Criminal Procedure Code
62.
Answer: Option B
Usually a copy of First information Report is filed with the Magistrate
having jurisdiction to take cognizance, by the police officer in compliance to:
A.Section 156
of Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 157
of Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 158
of Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 159
of Criminal Procedure Code
63.
Answer: Option B
Which one of the following Sections of the Code of Criminal Procedure
provides that an accused person shall be a competent witness for the charges of
an offence made against him?
A.Section 312
B.Section 313
C.Section 314
D.Section 315
64.
Answer: Option D
The effect of error in stating the required particulars in the charge,
shall be regarded material error under which of the following circumstances:
A.When co-accused
dies
B.When the accused
is misled by the error
C.When a material
witness becomes hostile
D.When the accused
is declared absconded
65.
Answer: Option B
Under Which one of the following provisions of Criminal Procedure Code
police officer is under an obligation to produce the person arrested before a magistrate
within 24 hours of the arrest
A.Section 56
B.Section 57
C.Section 60
D.Section70
66.
Answer: Option B
"The object of proceedings under section 145 Criminal Procedure
Code is to ward-off danger of breach of peace and not to determine the title."
It was observed in the case of
A.Union of India
v. Ajeebunissan Khatoon
B.Nandi Ram v.
Chandi Ram
C.Roshan Lal v.
State
D.Ramadhin v.
Shyama Devi
67.
Answer: Option B
Warrant case relates to an offence punishable with-
A.More than one
year imprisonment
B.More than three
years imprisonment
C.Death penalty,
life imprisonment or imprisonment more than two years
D.More than five
years imprisonment
68.
Answer: Option C
An appeal against acquittal made by a Metropolitan Magistrate shall
lie to
A.The Sessions
Court
B.The High Court
C.The same Court
D.The lower Court
69.
Answer: Option A
The amount of fine which can be imposed by a Magistrate of the First
Class has been enhanced by Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 2005 (25 of 2005)
from Rs. 5000 to
A.Rs. 5000
B.Rs. 7000
C.Rs. 10000
D.None of the
above
70.
Answer: Option C
Withdrawal of the complaint in a Summons case under Section 257 of
the Code of Criminal Procedure results in
A.Acquittal of
the accused
B.Discharge of
the accused
C.Acquittal or
discharge depending on the stage at which the withdrawal is permitted
D.Acquittal after
charge has been framed and discharge before charge has been framed
Answer: Option
A
Under which Section of Criminal Procedure Code conditional order for removal of
nuisance may be issued?
A.Section 110
B.Section 130
C.Section 133
D.Section 134
72.
Answer: Option C
Which one of the following statements is wrong?
If a person forcibly resists the endeavour to arrest him, the Police Officer may-
A.Use all the
means necessary to effect the arrest
B.Cause the death
of such person irrespective of the offence he has committed
C.Cause the death
of such person accused of murder
D.Cause the death
of such person accused of culpable homicide not amounting to murder
73.
Answer: Option B
Before issuance of process against the accused, in a complaint case
A.The accused
has a right to participate in the proceedings
B.The accused
has no right to participate in the proceedings
C.The accused
has a right to watch the proceedings
D.Both B and C
74.
Answer: Option D
In non-cognizable cases, the investigation starts:
A.Immediately
with the lodging of First information Report (FIR)
B.After obtaining
orders from concerned Magistrate
C.The matter is
referred to the concerned Superintendent of Police
D.In the same
way as provided in Section 154, Criminal Procedure Code
75.
Answer: Option B
Any court may take cognizance of an offence after expiry of the period
of limitation, if it is satisfied on the facts and circumstances of the case that:
A.An attempt has
been made to explain the delay
B.It is necessary
so to do in the interests of justice
C.The State Government
has given instructions for taking such cognizance
D.In A and B both
the conditions
76.
Answer: Option B
Under which of the cases it was held that where a civil suit in respect
of same subject-matter is pending a Criminal Court is not barred from exercising
jurisdiction under S. 145 and S. 146.
A.Jadgish Ram
vs. State of Haryana, 1990 Cr LJ 1917 (Punj.)
B.Jagdish vs.
Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Panipat, 1987 CrLJ 1198 (P & H)
C.Madam pal Sing
vs. State of Uttar Pradesh, 1995 Cr LJ 2353 (All)
D.Indira vs. Dr.
Vasantha, 1991 Cr LJ 1798 (Mad)
77.
Answer: Option B
A warrant of arrest may be extended
A.To that place
where the offender has committed the offence
B.At any place
within India
C.To the place
specified under the Criminal Procedure Code
D.None of the
above
78.
Answer: Option B
Section 173(1A) mandates that an investigation into offence of rape
with a child may be completed within . . . . . . . . Days from the date of recorded
information.
A.30 days
B.60 days
C.90 days
D.120 days
79.
Answer: Option C
Under section 428 of Code of Criminal Procedure, which of the following
period of detention undergone by the accused shall be set-off against the sentence
of imprisonment in a case:
A.Period of detention
undergone in default of payment of fine
B.Period of detention
undergone during investigation and trial of the case
C.Period of detention
undergone during investigation and trial of a similar case
D.All the above
80.
Answer: Option B
Section 167(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure allows police custody
for investigation of accused for a maximum period of days.
A.30
B.60
C.90
D.45
Answer: Option
C
Which of the following cannot be a ground for refusal by Magistrate to grant 'Maintenance'
under Section 125 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, to a wife:
A.She is living
separately by mutual consent
B.She is living
in adultery
C.She is living
separately without sufficient reason
D.She is supported
by her parents
E.None of these
82.
Answer: Option D
Under which Section of Criminal Procedure Code the Assistant Public
Prosecutor is appointed:
A.13
B.20
C.24
D.25
83.
Answer: Option D
Composition of an offence under Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 will
result in . . . . . . . . of the accused.
A.Acquittal
B.Discharge
C.Compromise
D.Probation
E.None of the
above
84.
Answer: Option A
In the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, provisions for jurisdiction
in case of juveniles have been made under Section . . . . . . . .
A.25
B.26
C.52
D.27
85.
Answer: Option D
A' is accused of cheating 'B' at a given time and place.
A.The charge need
not set out the manner in which 'A' cheated 'B'
B.The charge must
set out the manner in which 'A' cheated 'B'
C.Whether the
manner is set out or not is to be decided by the court
D.None of the
above
86.
Answer: Option B
Inherent power of the court to order a joint trial of cases, is excercised
when it appears to the court
A.That some common
question of law or fact arises in both proceedings
B.The right to
relief claimed thereof is in respect of the same transaction
C.The right to
relief claimed thereof arises out of the same series of transactions
D.All the above
87.
Answer: Option D
A' was acquitted of the charge for voluntarily causing grievous hurt
by throwing acid on 'X', as the victim did not support the police version about
involvement of 'A' in the incident, though grievous hurt by acid was proved. 'X'
seeks compensation from the Trial Court. The Trial Court may
A.Dismiss the
claim because the accused was acquitted
B.Dismiss the
claim because the victim turned hostile during trial
C.Consider making
recommendation to the State Legal Services Authority for compensation to victim
D.Direct the accused
to pay compensation to the victim on humanitarian grounds
88.
Answer: Option C
Which of the following change/s was/ were introduced in the Code of
Criminal Procedure in 1973?
A.Separation of
Executive and Judiciary
B.Abolition of
third class magistrates courts
C.Limitation for
taking cognizance of offences
D.All of the above
89.
Answer: Option D
Period of limitation for an offence punishable with a term of two years,
as per section 468 of Criminal Procedure Code is
A.Six months
B.One year
C.Two years
D.Three years
90.
Answer: Option D
Which one of the following courts is not empowered to transfer criminal
cases?
A.The Supreme
Court
B.The High Court
C.The Court of
Session
D.The Court of
Special Magistrate
Answer: Option
D
The genuineness of the document is not presumed if it is
A.Evidence recorded
by a Munsiff in a suit
B.Confession of
an accused recorded by a Judicial Magistrate
C.Statement of
a witness recorded by a Judicial Magistrate under Section 164 Criminal Procedure
Code
D.A part of the
evidence recorded by a Munsiff in a suit
92.
Answer: Option C
Save in exceptional circumstances, no woman shall be arrested after
Sunset and before Sunrise, and where such exceptional circumstances to arrest exist,
the woman police officer shall obtain the prior permission of the following:
A.District Magistrate
B.Superintendent
of Police
C.Judicial Magistrate
of the First Class
D.Sessions Judge
93.
Answer: Option C
On a busy junction of road, a huge poster/banner installed by an association
is creating obstruction in traffic. Who from amongst the following, on having information,
may remove such banner/poster by initiating proceedings under the provisions of
the Code of Criminal Procedure?
A.The District
Judge
B.The Chief Judicial
Magistrate
C.The sub Divisional
Magistrate
D.The Collector
94.
Answer: Option C
Which of the following is not correct regarding provisions of bail
in case of non-bailable offences?
A.Bail may be
granted, if the court concerned comes to the conclusion that prosecution has failed
to establish a prima-facie case
B.Bail may be
granted, if the court is satisfied that in spite of existence of a prima-facie case
there is need to release such person on bail in view of facts and circumstances
of case
C.Bail cannot
be granted to an accused who may be required for being identified by witness during
investigation
D.If the offence
is punishable with death, imprisonment for life or imprisonment for 7 years or more,
no person can be released on bail without giving an opportunity of hearing to the
public prosecutor
95.
Answer: Option C
The provisions of 'Plea-Bargaining' under Chapter XXI A of Criminal
Procedure Code are not applicable if the offence is committed against a child below
the age of:
A.12 years
B.14 years
C.16 years
D.18 years
96.
Answer: Option B
Under Section 142 of Criminal Procedure Code a Magistrate is empowered
to issue:
A.Injunction pending
inquiry
B.Show cause notice
C.Notice of forfeiture
of property
D.Order for local
inspection
97.
Answer: Option A
A person for offence of theft is convicted and sentenced by Judicial
Magistrate First Class to one year imprisonment and fine. What is the maximum term
of imprisonment which can be awarded in default of payment of fine?
A.One month
B.Nine months
C.Six months
D.One year
98.
Answer: Option B
Which of the following provides option of court to hear parties?
A.Section 290
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 394
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 403
Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 222
Criminal Procedure Code
99.
Answer: Option C
Complaint to the police or statements made to the police that fall
within exception 8 of section 499, Indian Penal Code., can claim
A.Absolute privilege
B.Qualified privilege
C.Both absolute
as well as qualified privilege
D.Neither absolute
nor qualified privilege
100.
Answer: Option B
Which of the following may not be a particular in record in summary
trials as per section 263?
A.Parentage of
the accused
B.Parentage of
the complainant
C.The finding
D.The date on
which proceedings terminated
Answer: Option
B
Sanction for prosecution of Judges and public servants shall not be required under
Section 197 Criminal Procedure Code in case a Judge or a public servant is alleged
to have committed
A.Voyeurism
B.Murder
C.Cheating
D.Kidnapping
Answer: Option A
2.
Period of limitation for taking cognizance of offence punishable with
imprisonment for more than three years is:
A.Three years
B.No limitation
C.Five years
D.Two years
Answer: Option B
3.
According to Section 468 Criminal Procedure Code no court shall take
cognizance of an offence punishable with imprisonment for a term not exceeding one
year:
A.After the expiry of one year
B.After the expiry of six months
C.After the expiry of three months
D.After the expiry of two years
Answer: Option A
4.
Which Section of Criminal Procedure Code applies when the officer-in-charge
of a Police Station receives information that a person has committed suicide, he
will immediately report to the Executive Magistrate?
A.Section 169
B.Section 173
C.Section 174
D.Section 178
Answer: Option C
5.
Public Prosecutor' means a person:
A.Appointed under Section 24 of Criminal Procedure Code
B.Who wants to act as Public Prosecutor
C.Appointed under Section 24 of Criminal Procedure Code and includes
any person acting under the direction of a Public Prosecutor
D.None of the above
Answer: Option C
6.
Cognizance of offence of defamation under Chapter XXI of Indian Penal
Code can be taken
A.On a police report
B.On a complaint made by an aggrieved person
C.Suo motu
D.All the above
Answer: Option B
7.
Once the Magistrate has proceeded with examination of the complainant
or decided to record the statement of the complainant on oath
A.The police cannot be directed to investigate under section 156(3)
of Criminal Procedure Code
B.The police can still be directed to investigate under section 156(3)
of Criminal Procedure Code
C.The police mayor may not be so directed under section 156(3) of Criminal
Procedure Code depending on the facts and circumstances of the case
D.Both B and C
Answer: Option A
8.
No Police Officer can investigate a non-cognizable case without the
order of:
A.Superintendent of police concerned
B.Magistrate having the power to try such case or commit the case for
trial
C.Chief Judicial Magistrate
D.Sessions Court
Answer: Option B
9.
Which of the following statements is incorrect with regard to the application
of Section 319 Criminal Procedure Code?
A.When an additional accused is summoned proceedings in respect of
such person shall commence afresh
B.An accused one discharged can never be summoned under Section 319
Criminal Procedure Code
C.When an additional accused is summoned witnesses will be reheard
D.Any person attending the Court although not under arrest may be detained
by such Court for the purpose of trial of the offence which he appears to have committed
Answer: Option B
10.
Attachment of land paying revenue to the State Government of a person
absconding shall be made:
A.By taking possession
B.By appointing a receiver
C.Through Collector of the district where land is situated
D.By any other means deemed fit
Answer: Option C
Which of the following statements is incorrect about security for good behaviour
from habitual offender?
A.Only executive
magistrate can order to execute a bond
B.Such bond must
be with sureties
C.Such bond may
be without sureties
D.Such bond must
not be exceeding three years
Answer: Option C
12.
The provisions
of Section 195 of Criminal Procedure Code require
A.A complaint in
writing
B.An oral complaint
C.Either A or B
D.Neither A nor
B
Answer: Option A
13.
The Bond under
section 109 Criminal Procedure Code as security for good behaviour from suspected
person can be executed for a period not exceeding:
A.Six months
B.Two years
C.One year
D.Three months
Answer: Option C
14.
Which of the following
deals with the procedure in case of difference of opinion?
A.Section 350 Criminal
Procedure Code
B.Section 287 Criminal
Procedure Code
C.Section 365 Criminal
Procedure Code
D.Section 370 Criminal
Procedure Code
Answer: Option D
15.
For what offence,
a convicted person may be asked to execute a bond for keeping peace?
A.Unlawful assembly
B.Rioting
C.Criminal Intimidation
D.All of these
Answer: Option D
16.
Judicial confession
can be recorded by following the procedure prescribed in . . . . . . . . of the
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.
A.Section 164
B.Section 364
C.Both the Sections
D.None of these
Answer: Option A
17.
For the application
of section 300 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 it is not necessary-
A.That there must
have been a previous trial of the accused
B.For the accused
to be acquitted in the previous trial
C.For the previous
proceedings to have been for an offence
D.For the second
trial to be for the same offence
Answer: Option B
18.
Which of the following
sentence may be passed by a magistrate of Second Class?
A.Imprisonment
for a term not exceeding two years
B.Imprisonment
for a term not exceeding one year
C.Imprisonment
for a term not exceeding six months
D.Only a fine not
exceeding five thousand rupees
Answer: Option B
19.
All evidences taken
in the course of trial shall be taken in the presence of the accused, except in
the following circumstances.
A.A minor girl,
victim of kidnapping
B.An old person,
witness of murder
C.A minor girl,
victim of rape
D.A physically
handicapped woman, victim of road accident
Answer: Option C
20.
Where an accused
is convicted by the Court of Sessions on the plea of guilty, then
A.He cannot appeal
to the High Court
B.He can appeal
to the High Court
C.He can appeal
only as to the extent of sentence
D.He has appeal
as to the extent or legality of sentence
Answer: Option D
For an offence punishable with three years imprisonment the limitation prescribed
under Criminal Procedure Code is-
A.6 months
B.1 year
C.3 years
D.None of the above
Answer: Option C
22.
Under Section 320(1)
Criminal Procedure Code for insult intended to provoke a breach of the peace, which
section of Indian Penal Code is applicable?
A.510
B.501
C.502
D.504
Answer: Option D
23.
The Magistrate
has power to issue Commission, for examination of witness in prison under which
section of the Indian Penal Code?
A.Section 270 Criminal
Procedure Code
B.Section 271 Criminal
Procedure Code
C.Section 272 Criminal
Procedure Code
D.Section 273 Criminal
Procedure Code
Answer: Option B
24.
An offence is committed
by a British citizen on an aircraft registered in India. The offender may be dealt
with under which provision of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973?
A.Section 188
B.Section 183
C.Section 182
D.Section 186
Answer: Option A
25.
How many classes
of criminal courts shall be in a district?
A.Two
B.Three
C.Four
D.Five
Answer: Option C
26.
A, who had undergone
detention during trial, has been sentenced to pay a fine of Rs. 1000/- and suffer
simple imprisonment for one month in default of payment of fine. A fails to deposit
the amount of the fine and is made to undergo imprisonment in default. A claims
set-off. In this situation, A is . . . . . . . .
A.Entitled to set-off
as a matter of right
B.Not entitled
to set-off
C.Entitled to set-off
if the Court so orders specifically
D.Not entitled
to set off as the detention was not during investigation
Answer: Option B
27.
A person is convicted
for life imprisonment for the offence of section 302 of Indian Penal Code, the appropriate
government may commute the sentence for the minimum period of
A.30 years
B.20 years
C.14 years
D.7 years
Answer: Option C
28.
Under Section 482
Criminal Procedure Code inherent powers can be exercised by-
A.Sessions Court
B.Chief Judicial
Magistrate
C.High Court
D.Both by the High
Court and Sessions Court
Answer: Option C
29.
When the prisoner
is to be confined in a jail, the warrant shall be lodged with:
A.Officer in charge
of the police station
B.The Executive
Magistrate
C.The Jailor
D.The Public Prosecutor
Answer: Option C
30.
No appeal shall
lie, except on a question of law, from a decree in any suit of the nature cognizable
by Courts of Small Causes, when the amount or value of the subject matter of the
original suit does not exceed . . . . . . . .
A.Ten Thousand
Rupees
B.One Thousand
Rupees
C.Five Thousand
Rupees
D.Twenty Thousand
Rupees
Answer: Option A
Which of the following sections of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 deals with
provisions regarding treatment of victims of sexual crimes?
A.Section 357
B.Section 357-A
C.Section 357-B
D.Section 357-C
Answer: Option D
32.
Which section of
the Criminal Procedure Code directs for free treatment to victims of sexual offence?
A.Section 357
B.Section 359
C.Section 357B
D.Section 357C
Answer: Option D
33.
Under Section 97
of the Code of Criminal Procedure search warrant to find out a person can be issued
if:
A.The person is
absconding
B.The person is
unlawfully confined
C.The person is
missing
D.Whereabouts of
such a person are not known
Answer: Option B
34.
Classification
of compoundable and non-compoundable offences has been provided under Criminal Procedure
Code in:
A.First Schedule
B.Second Schedule
C.Section 321 Criminal
Procedure Code
D.Section 320 Criminal
Procedure Code
Answer: Option D
35.
Which of the following
statements does not hold true for an order made under section 133 of the Code of
Criminal Procedure, 1973?
A.It cannot be
questioned by a civil suit
B.The order can
be made even if danger or inconvenience is about to be caused
C.When proceedings
are taken under this section, no order can be passed under section 144 of the Criminal
Procedure Code
D.The magistrate's
jurisdiction is ousted if a bona fide claim of title is raised
Answer: Option D
36.
In the trial of
summons case by a Magistrate:
A.Charges must
be framed
B.Charges need
not be framed
C.Charges can be
framed provided accused does not object
D.Only substance
of accusation is to be stated
Answer: Option D
37.
Under Section 107
of the Code of Criminal Procedure, Executive Magistrate can obtain bond from a person
if
A.The person is
habitual offender
B.The person is
likely to abscond
C.The person is
likely to commit a breach of peace
D.The person frequently
quarrels with his neighbour
Answer: Option C
38.
For the confession
of an accused caused by inducement, threat or promise, to be irrelevant in criminal
proceedings, such inducement, threat or promise must proceed from:
A.A person in authority
B.A complaint
C.A co-accused
D.All of these
Answer: Option A
39.
Where a case relates
to two or more offences of which at least one is cognizable and other(s) non-cognizable:
A.The case shall
be deemed to be a cognizable case
B.The case shall
be deemed to be a non-cognizable ase
C.Either A or B
depending on the discretion of the Magistrate
D.Either A or B
depending on the facts and circumstances
Answer: Option A
40.
Section 259 of
the Code of Criminal Procedure empowers a Magistrate to convert a summons trial
into a warrant trial, if the offence under trial is punishable with imprisonment
exceeding
A.3 months
B.6 months
C.9 years
D.11 years
Answer: Option B
A warrant of arrest may be executed at any place in:
A.India
B.Jurisdiction
of the issuing Court
C.Jurisdiction
of the concerned Sessions Court
D.The concerned
State
Answer: Option A
42.
Which one of the
following is not correct in respect of recording of confession under Section 164
of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973?
A.It must be voluntary
B.It must be recorded
by the Magistrate
C.It must be recorded
by the Judicial or Metropolitan Magistrate
D.Accused must
be told of his freedom not to speak against himself
Answer: Option B
43.
A' is arrested
and detained in custody on an accusation for the offence punishable with imprisonment
for life. He is entitled to statutory bail as provided under subsection (2) of Section
167 of Criminal Procedure Code, after expiry of-
A.30 days
B.60 days
C.90 days
D.45 days
Answer: Option C
44.
Pre-arrest bail
is granted under
A.Indian Penal
Code
B.Code of Civil
Procedure
C.International
Convention of Human Rights
D.Section 438 of
the Code of Criminal Procedure
Answer: Option D
45.
Whom of the following
can move the court for plea bargaining?
A.The Police Officer
B.The complainant
C.Only the accused
D.Both the accused
or the complainant
Answer: Option C
46.
Which one of the
following Sections of Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 prohibits the male police officer
from touching the person of a woman while making her arrest?
A.Proviso to Section
41(1)
B.Proviso to Section
42(2)
C.Proviso to Section
46(1)
D.None of the above
Answer: Option C
47.
In case of summary
trial by special judge a convicted person shall not file appeal if
A.Sentence of imprisonment
not exceeding one month
B.Sentence of imprisonment
not exceeding two months
C.Sentence of imprisonment
not exceeding three months
D.None of the above
Answer: Option D
48.
What do you understand
by Appellate Court?
A.District Courts
created to review appeals from inferior Courts tribunals
B.Supreme Courts
created to review appeals from inferior Courts tribunals
C.High Courts created
to review appeals from inferior Courts tribunals
D.Courts created
to review appeals from inferior Courts tribunals
Answer: Option D
49.
Which of the following
is correct answer:
1. Provisions of Criminal Procedure Code do not apply to the State of Jammu and
Kashmir.
2. All provisions of Criminal Procedure Code do not apply to the State of Nagaland.
Choose the correct answer:
A.Only 1 is correct
B.Only 2 is correct
C.Both 1 and 2
are incorrect
D.Both 1 and 2
are correct
Answer: Option D
50.
One Magistrate
got information from a person and referred the same to concerned police station
to investigate the matter. The investigation report submitted by the police shall
be treated by the Magistrate as:
A.A report under
Section 173 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
B.A complaint under
Section 200 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
C.An inquiry by
the Court
D.It depends upon
the discretion of the Court
Answer: Option A
Which of the following statements is wrong:
A.Oath may be administered
to an accused before he is examined under Section 313 Criminal Procedure Code
B.An accused can
be examined as a witness only on his request in writing
C.An accused can
refuse to answer any question when he is examined under Section 313 Criminal Procedure
Code
D.The court can
put to the accused a question at any stage of the trial
Answer: Option A
52.
In a case involving
the offence punishable under Section 304 Part II of Indian Penal Code, the accused,
is arrested and the prosecution fails to comply with the requirements of Section
167(b) Criminal Procedure Code The accused, who is a habitual offender, becomes
entitled to compulsive bail on:
A.61st day from
the date of his arrest
B.91st day from
the date of his arrest
C.The accused is
not entitled to be released on compulsive bail
D.None of the above
Answer: Option A
53.
A Magistrate making
an order of alteration of the amount of maintenance
A.May increase
the amount above Rs. 500/- per month
B.Cannot increase
the amount in excess of Rs. 500/-
C.Can dismiss the
application in limine
D.Can increase
the amount without hearing the parties
Answer: Option A
54.
Claims and objections
to attachment of property to a person absconding must be preferred within how much
period?
A.Six months
B.One year
C.Two years
D.Three years
Answer: Option A
55.
The principle that
accused cannot at the stage of framing charge invoke Section 91 was laid down in-
A.State of Orissa
v. Debendra Nath Padhi
B.Satish Mehra
v. Delhi Administration
C.K. M. Mathew
v. K. A. Abraham
D.Adalat Prasad
v. Rooplal Jindal
Answer: Option D
56.
Under which provision
of law, can the court award compensation to a person groundlessly arrested?
A.Section 349 of
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 357 of
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 358 of
Criminal Procedure Code
D.None of the above
Answer: Option C
57.
The offences which
can be compounded are provided under:
A.Schedule first
of Criminal Procedure Code
B.Schedule second
of Criminal Procedure Code
C.Schedule 320
of Criminal Procedure Code
D.Schedule 321
of Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option C
58.
Reasons for non-applicability
of some of the provisions of the Criminal Procedure Code to the State of Nagaland
have been stated by the Supreme Court in-
A.State of Nagaland
v. Rattan Singh
B.Maharaja Vikram
Kishore of Tripura v. Province of Assam
C.Zarzoliana v.
Government of Mizoram
D.State of Nagaland
v. Chung
Answer: Option C
59.
A person accused
of an offence before a Criminal Court or against whom proceedings are instituted
under the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973, has a right to be defended by a pleader:
A.Appointed by
the Central Government
B.Appointed by
the Court
C.Of his own choice
D.Appointed by
the State Government
Answer: Option C
60.
Court of Sessions
has the original jurisdiction to take cognizance of offences, by virtue of:
A.Section 190 of
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 193 of
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 199 of
Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 198 of
Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option B
Under section 173 of the Criminal Procedure Code as amended in 2018, the investigation
into the offence of rape shall be completed within a span of:
A.Six months
B.Four months
C.One month
D.Two months
Answer: Option D
62.
In a Private Complaint
case process can be issued against an accused after
A.Complaint in
writing is presented to the Court
B.Complainant's
statement on oath is recorded
C.The Magistrate
is of the opinion that there is sufficient ground to proceed with the case
D.Police upon investigation
submit a report that there is sufficient ground to proceed with the case
Answer: Option C
63.
Which of the following
case is leading case in term of 'deliberate delay in filing of the suit resulting
in huge losses to the complainant:
A.Prof Krishanraj
Goswami v. Vishwanath D. Mukashtkar
B.Pratap Narayan
v. Y. P. Raheja
C.Babulal Jain
v. Subhash Jain
D.John D'souza
v. Edward Ani
Answer: Option A
64.
Who among the following
can tender pardon to accomplice under Section 306 of the Criminal Procedure Code?
A.Chief Judicial
Magistrate
B.Metropolitan
Magistrate
C.Magistrate of
the First Class
D.All of the above
Answer: Option D
65.
Whether an accused
may be a competent witness in his own defence?
A.If he applies
in writing on his own request
B.No
C.With the leave
of Court of Session
D.With the leave
of High Court
Answer: Option A
66.
Who is empowered
to remove 'nuisance' under Section 133 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973?
A.Judicial Magistrate
I Class
B.Chief Judicial
Magistrate
C.Session Judge
D.District Magistrate
Answer: Option D
67.
A Metropolitan
Magistrate may release an accused on bail in non-bailable offence except in following
case(s) if
A.There are reasonable
grounds for believing that he has been guilty of an offence punishable with death
or imprisonment for life
B.There are reasonable
grounds for believing that he has been guilty of a cognizable offence and he has
been previously convicted of an offence punishable with imprisonment for seven years
C.He had been previously
convicted on two or more occasions of a cognizable offence punishable with imprisonment
for three years
D.All of these
Answer: Option D
68.
If any court has
reason to believe that any person against whom a warrant has been issued by it has
absconded so that such warrant cannot be executed, such court may publish a written
proclamation requiring him to appear at a specified place and at a specified time
not less than . . . . . . . . from the date of publishing of such proclamation.
A.Fifteen days
B.Thirty days
C.Forty five days
D.Sixty days
Answer: Option B
69.
Which one of the
following statement is not correct?
A.Bailable offence
means an offence which is shown as bailable in the first schedule of the Code of
Criminal Procedure, 1973
B.Bailable offence
means an offence which is made bailable by any other law for the time being in force
C.Non-bailable
offence means any other offence which is not bailable
D.Police may not
arrest without warrant to an accused of bailable offence in all the situations
Answer: Option D
70.
Under which Sections
of Criminal Procedure Code Provision regarding 'summary trial' is given?
A.Sections 360-365
B.Sections 260-265
C.Sections 256-258
D.Section 180-190
Answer: Option B
71.
A entices B, the
wife of C, away from C with intent to commit adultery, with B and then commits adultery
with her. Applying Sec. 220 Criminal Procedure Code:
A.A may be separately
charged with, and convicted of offences u/ss. 494 and 495 of the Indian Penal Code
(45 of 1860)
B.A may be separately
charged with, and convicted of offences u/ss. 495 and 496 of the Indian Penal Code
(45 of 1860)
C.A may be separately
charged with, and convicted of offences u/ss. 496 and 497 of the Indian Penal Code
(45 of 1860)
D.A may be separately
charged with, and convicted of offences u/ss. 497 and 498 of the Indian Penal Code
(45 of 1860)
Answer: Option D
72.
When an irregularity
caused by a competent Magistrate in doing one of the following work, would make
the proceedings void under the Criminal Procedure Code?
A.To issue search-warrant
under Section 94
B.To order, under
Section 155, the police to investigate an offence
C.Attaches and
sells property under Section 83
D.To tender pardon,
under Section 306 to an accomplice for the purpose of obtaining evidence
Answer: Option C
73.
Provision of section
304 of the Code of Criminal Procedure applies only when in a trial before . . .
. . . . . the accused is not represented by a pleader and it appears that he does
not have sufficient means to engage a pleader
A.Any court
B.Court of session
C.High Court
D.None of these
Answer: Option B
74.
The period of limitation
shall be six months for taking cognizance of the offence, if the said offence is
. . . . . . . .
A.Punishable with
fine only
B.Punishable with
imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months
C.Punishable with
imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year
D.Punishable with
imprisonment for-a term not exceeding one month
Answer: Option A
75.
Jurisdiction to
release an accused on anticipatory bail is not with
A.High Court
B.Sessions Court
C.Chief Judicial
Magistrate
D.Both B and C
Answer: Option C
76.
A has been convicted
by a magistrate of the first class and was sentenced with imprisonment for a term
of one month. Can A appeal?
A.No, A cannot
appeal
B.A can appeal
to the Sessions Court
C.A can appeal
to the Chief Judicial Magistrate
D.A can appeal
to the High Court
Answer: Option B
77.
Where investigation
is not completed within the stipulated period of 90 or 60 days, as the case may,
the accused who has been in custody, on the expiry of above mentioned period, gets
entitled to:
A.Be discharged
B.Be released on
bail on making an application for release on bail
C.Be released on
bail without making an application
D.None of the above
Answer: Option B
78.
An application
filed under section 257 of Criminal Procedure Code is allowed, so the accused will
be
A.Released
B.Discharged
C.Convicted
D.Acquitted
Answer: Option D
79.
Offences can be
compounded under section 320 of Criminal Procedure Code by the legal guardian of
A.A person under
the age of 18 years
B.A person who
is an idiot
C.A person who
is lunatic
D.All the above
Answer: Option D
80.
Compounding of
an offence under Section 320 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 has the effect
of:
A.Discharge
B.Probation
C.Acquittal
D.Release on bail
Answer: Option C
Under Code of Criminal Procedure 1973, a charge shall be written in the
A.Language which
accused understands
B.Language which
witnesses understands
C.Language of the
Court
D.Hind language
Answer: Option C
82.
When in a summons-case
the accused appears or is brought before the Magistrate
A.The prosecutor
shall open his case by describing the charge brought against the accused and stating
by what evidence he proposes to prove the guilt of the accused
B.The Magistrate
shall frame in writing a charge against the accused if upon considering the police
report and the documents sent with it and making such examination as the Magistrate
thinks necessary the Magistrate is of the opinion that there is ground for presuming
that the accused has committed an offence
C.The particulars
of the offence of which he is accused shall be stated to him, and he shall be asked
whether he pleads guilty or has any defence to make, but it shall not be necessary
to frame a formal charge
D.None of these
Answer: Option C
83.
The provisions
as contained in Section 306(2) Criminal Procedure Code in relation to pardon to
an accomplice applies to any offence punishable with imprisonment which may extend
to . . . . . . . . or with a more severe sentence:
A.2 years
B.3 years
C.5 years
D.7 years
Answer: Option D
84.
Where it appears
to the Court that the accused do not have sufficient means to engage a pleader,
the Court shall assign a pleader for his defence at the expenses of the State. This
provision is in:
A.Section 104
B.Section 144
C.Section 303
D.Section 304
Answer: Option D
85.
Section 164 of
Criminal Procedure Code provides for recording of
A.Confession by
accused persons and statements by any person other than the accused
B.Confession by
accused persons and statements by any person including an accused
C.Statements by
witness only
D.Confession and
statements by an accused person
Answer: Option B
86.
Abhijeet is charged
uls 242 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860), with "having been in possession
of counterfeit coin, having known at the time when he became possessed thereof that
such coin was counterfeit", the word "fraudulently" being omitted
in the charge. Applying Section 215 Criminal Procedure Code
A.If it appears
that Abhijeet was in fact misled by this omission, the error shall be regarded as
material
B.If it appears
that Abhijeet was deliberately misled by this omission, the error shall be regarded
as material
C.Unless it appears
that Abhijeet was in fact misled by this omission, the error shall not be regarded
as material
D.None of them
Answer: Option C
87.
The word 'inspection'
used in section 93(1)(c), Criminal Procedure Code refers to
A.Things or documents
B.Locality and
place
C.Both A and B
D.Either A or B
Answer: Option B
88.
Which Section of
Criminal Procedure Code overrides Section 72 Criminal Procedure Code?
A.Section 78
B.Section 68
C.Section 58
D.Section 48
Answer: Option A
89.
Under Section 320(1)
Criminal Procedure Code for dishonest misappropriation of property, which section
of Indian Penal Code is applicable?
A.404
B.402
C.401
D.403
Answer: Option D
90.
Who amongst the
following can grant conditional order for removal of nuisance under Section 133
of Criminal Procedure Code
A.D. M., S. D.
M. or any Executive Magistrate
B.Any Magistrate
C.Any Executive
Magistrate
D.None of the above
Answer: Option C
Statement of a
person recorded by a Magistrate under Section 164 (5A) (a) of the Code of Criminal
Procedure can be taken as a statement in lieu of examination-in-chief, where the
person is a victim in a case
A.Punishable for
the offence of kidnapping and the victim is mentally disabled
B.Punishable for
the offence of grievous hurt and the victim is physically disabled
C.Punishable for
an offence of stalking and the victim is temporarily physically disabled
D.Punishable for
the offence of Voyeurism
Answer: Option C
92.
The famous case
of "D. K. Basu v. State of West Bengal" contains the guidelines in which
respect?
A.Arrest of persons
B.Right to fair
and speedy trial
C.Grant of anticipatory
bail
D.All of these
Answer: Option A
93.
Under Criminal
Procedure Code, 1973, what is effect of trial conducted in wrong place?
A.Vitiate itself
B.Vitiate if caused
failure of justice
C.Seriousness has
to be seen
D.Is to be referred
to Session Judge
Answer: Option B
94.
Which of the following
is a ground on which a witness under Section 161(2) of Criminal Procedure Code may
refuse to answer questions put by a police officer;
A.Answers would
have a tendency to expose him to a criminal charge
B.Answers would
have a tendency to expose him to a penalty
C.Answers would
have a tendency to expose him to a forfeiture
D.All of the above
Answer: Option D
95.
What is the purpose
of Section 144A of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973?
A.It seeks to enable
the District Magistrate to prohibit any mass drill or mass training with arms in
any public place
B.It seeks to enable
the Chief Secretary to prohibit any mass drill or mass training with arms in any
public place
C.It seeks to enable
the Judicial Magistrate to prohibit any mass drill or mass training with arms in
any public place
D.It seeks to enable
the State Government to prohibit mass drill or mass training with arms in any public
place
Answer: Option A
96.
When a case is
instituted under section 199(2) of Criminal Procedure Code, the procedure of trial
adopted in such a case is
A.Session trial
B.Trial of warrant
case instituted on police report
C.Trial of warrant
case instituted on otherwise than a police report
D.Summons trial
Answer: Option C
97.
In summon-cases
and inquiries, memorandum is the only
A.Record of witness
B.Record of accused
statement
C.Record of evidence
D.Record of all
statements
Answer: Option A
98.
Which of the following
is a valid restriction to orders passed for dispersal of unlawful assemblies under
the provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973?
A.Minimum possible
force should be used
B.Live ammunitions
cannot be used
C.Offenders cannot
be taken into custody
D.Only Executive
magistrate can pass the orders
Answer: Option A
99.
Every State Government
. . . . . . . . . the Central Government shall prepare a scheme for providing funds
for the purpose of compensation to the victims:
A.In collaboration
with
B.In coordination
with
C.With the permission
of
D.In consultation
with
Answer: Option B
100.
Under section 321
of Criminal Procedure Code
A.Prosecution can
be withdrawn in summons case without consent of the court
B.Prosecution can
be withdrawn in a warrant case without consent of the court
C.In any type of
cases but only with the consent of the court
D.Both A and B
Answer: Option C
When a person who would otherwise be competent to compound an offence under Code
of Criminal Procedure 1973, is dead, then:
A.Offence cannot be compounded at all
B.Offence can be compounded by Public Prosecutor with consent of the
Court
C.Offence can be compounded by legal representative of deceased with
consent of the Court
D.Offence can be compounded by District Legal Services Authority with
consent of the Court
E.None of these
Answer: Option C
2.
The Supreme Court in the caseof Lalitha Kumari, held that while ensuring
and protecting the rights of the accused and the complainant, a preliminary inquiry
should be made in a time bound manner and in any case it should not exceed:
A.7 days
B.5 days
C.10 days
D.14 days
Answer: Option A
3.
In criminal trial, admission denial of documents can be done by the
prosecution or the accused
A.Under section 294 of Criminal Procedure Code
B.Under section 293 of Criminal Procedure Code
C.Under section 295 of Criminal Procedure Code
D.Under section 296 of Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option A
4.
The investigating officer during the investigation records the statement
of a witness under
A.Section 160 of Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 162 of Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 161 of Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 164 of Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option C
5.
Special summons under section 206 of Criminal Procedure Code can be
issued
A.By a Magistrate only
B.By a Court of Sessions
C.By a Magistrate as well as the Court of Sessions
D.By the High Court
Answer: Option A
6.
The Court may compel the attendance of any person to whom summons have
been issued under the provisions of Criminal Procedure Code and for that purpose
A.Issue a warrant, attach and sell his property
B.Issue a warrant only
C.Issue a warrant, attach and sell his property and order him to furnish
security
D.Issue a warrant, attach and sell his property and order him to surrender
Answer: Option A
7.
An Executive Magistrate is empowered to grant remand under section
167 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 for a maximum period of
A.15 days
B.7 days
C.60 days
D.90 days
Answer: Option B
8.
Which of the following deals with appeal from orders under Section
446 Criminal Procedure Code?
A.Section 286 Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 449 Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 388 Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 500 Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option B
9.
Which section of the Criminal Procedure Code involves the reciprocal
arrangements to be made by the Central Government with the foreign governments through
a treaty with regard to the service of summons/warrants/judicial process?
A.Section 100
B.Section 103
C.Section 105
D.Section 104A
Answer: Option C
10.
Which one of the following Sections of Criminal Procedure Code, 1973
is when the officer in-charge of a police station receives any information that
a person has committed suicide?
A.Section 154
B.Section 174
C.Section 147
D.Section 181
Answer: Option B
11.
Under which provision
of law, a sentence of death passed by the Sessions Court is subject to confirmation
by the High Court?
A.Section 369 of
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 367 of
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 366 of
Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 370 of
Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option C
12.
Complaint under
section 2(D) can be
A.Written
B.Oral
C.Written or Oral
D.None of these
Answer: Option C
13.
Under Criminal
Procedure Code, which factor is not relevant for consideration of bail?
A.Possibility of
absconding the accused
B.Gravity of offence
C.Economic status
of informer/victim
D.All of these
Answer: Option C
14.
In which of following
sections of the Code of Criminal Procedure is the provision for compounding of offences
provided?
A.Section 420
B.Section 320
C.Section 482
D.Section 395
Answer: Option B
15.
A confessional
statement recorded in accordance with the special procedure under Section 164 of
Criminal Procedure Code
A.Can be used as
a substantive evidence without being formally proved
B.Cannot be used
as a substantive evidence at all
C.Cannot be used
as a substantive evidence without being formally proved
D.Either B or C
Answer: Option A
16.
Transfer of cases
on application of the accused is provided under
A.Section 191 of
the Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 192 of
the Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 193 of
the Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 194 of
the Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option A
17.
Which of the following
Sections of the Civil Procedure Code prohibits arrest or detention of women in the
execution of a decree for money?
A.Section 56
B.Section 55
C.Section 59
D.Section 60
Answer: Option A
18.
Which one of the
following is not correct?
A.Court may alter
or add charge any time before the pronouncement of judgment
B.There shall be
separate charge for distinct offences
C.Any number of
offences of same kind in a year can be charged together
D.Offences are
of same kind when they are punishable with same amount of punishment
Answer: Option C
19.
Under the provisions
of Section 125(4) Criminal Procedure Code, who of the following cannot claim maintenance
from her husband:
A.Wife herself
earning money
B.Wife living separately
by mutual consent
C.Woman, who has
been divorced by her husband and has not remarried
D.Woman, who has
obtained divorce from her husband and has not remarried
Answer: Option B
20.
Due to non-framing
of charge, or due to any error, omission or irregularity in the charge, finding,
sentence or any order by a court of competent jurisdiction
A.Shall be invalid
always
B.Shall be valid
generally
C.Shall be invalid
only when infact it has occasioned failure of justice
D.Both B and C
Answer: Option D
A wrongfully strikes B with a cane. Applying Section 220 Criminal Procedure Code:
A.A may be separately
charged with and convicted of, offences u/ss. 352 and 320 of the Indian Penal Code
(45 to 1860)
B.A may be separately
charged with and convicted of, offences u/ss. 352 and 321 of the Indian Penal Code
(45 to 1860)
C.A may be separately
charged with and convicted of, offences u/ss. 352 and 322 of the Indian Penal Code
(45 to 1860)
D.A may be separately
charged with and convicted of, offences u/ss. 352 and 323 of the Indian Penal Code
(45 to 1860)
Answer: Option D
22.
Personal attendance
of an accused can be dispensed with under the provisions of Section . . . . . .
. . of the Code of Criminal Procedure:
A.202
B.203
C.204
D.205
Answer: Option D
23.
A Judicial Magistrate
First Class may tender a pardon to a person at any stage of the . . . . . . . .
A.Investigation,
inquiry and trial
B.Inquiry and trial
only
C.Investigation
only
D.Trial only
Answer: Option B
24.
In computing the
period of limitation under Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, in relation to an offence,
the day from which such period is to be computed:
A.Shall be included
B.Shall be excluded
C.Shall either
be excluded or included as per discretion of prosecution
D.Shall either
be excluded or included as per discretion of defence
E.None of these
Answer: Option B
25.
Under Section 315
of Criminal Procedure Code
A.An accused cannot
be a witness
B.An accused can
be compelled to give his own evidence generally
C.An accused can
be called as a witness only on his own request in writing
D.Either A or B
Answer: Option C
26.
What is the nature
of a statement given in NARCO Test:
A.It is not an
evidence
B.It is a scientific
evidence
C.It is an oral
evidence
D.It is a circumstantial
evidence
Answer: Option C
27.
The definition
of the "victim" was incorporated in the Code of Criminal Procedure by
the Amendment Act of;
A.2009
B.2010
C.2011
D.2008
Answer: Option A
28.
Constitution Bench
of the Supreme Court held that the cap of 14 years Rule on aggregate punishment
under Section . . . . . . . . of Criminal Procedure Code is not applicable to Sessions
Court.
A.30(1)
B.22(2)
C.32(1)
D.31(2)
Answer: Option D
29.
Victim Compensation
Scheme' has been provided under Criminal Procedure Code by which of the following
amendment?
A.Criminal Procedure
Codeode (Amendment) Act, 2008
B.Criminal Procedure
Codeode (Amendment) Act, 2009
C.Criminal Procedure
Codeode (Amendment) Act, 2005
D.None of the above
Answer: Option B
30.
If the person proclaimed
appears within the period specified in the proclamation, the property attached
A.Shall not be
released from attachment
B.Shall be released
from attachment
C.Shall be forfeited
D.Both A and C
Answer: Option B
"Plea Bargaining" a new chapter was added in Criminal Procedure Code,
1973 by the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 2005 (2 of 2006) is contained in
A.Sections 265A
to 265E
B.Sections 265A
to 265L
C.Sections 265A
to 265M
D.Sections 265A
to 265N
Answer: Option B
32.For the purpose
of Section 125 Criminal Procedure Code the word "wife" included a women
A.Legally married
woman
B.Woman divorced
by her husband
C.Woman obtain
divorce but not remarried
D.All of these
Answer: Option D
33.The Code of
Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 2005 (No. 25 of 2005) received the assent of
the President on:
A.21st July, 2005
B.23rd June, 2005
C.22nd August,
2005
D.20th September,
2005
Answer: Option B
34.If a person
fails to comply with the terms of a notice for appearance under Section 41A(a) of
the Code of Criminal Procedure or is unwilling to identify himself, the police officer
A.May, subject
to such orders as may have been passed by a competent court in this behalf, arrest
him for the offence mentioned in the notice
B.Shall arrest
him for the offence mentioned in the notice
C.May not arrest
him for the offence mentioned in the notice
D.May without an
order from a Magistrate and without a warrant arrest him
Answer: Option A
35.Where any judge
or Magistrate is personally interested in a case, he shall neither try no commit
for trial such case, nor shall hear any appeal in such case, provided
A.Prior permission
of High Court has been procured
B.Prior permission
of the Chief Justice of High Court has been procured
C.Prior permission
of its appellate court has been obtained
D.None of the above
Answer: Option C
36.Section 363
of the Code of Criminal Procedure entitles a person accused of an offence to receive
a copy of the judgment free of cost when
A.He is convicted
of the offence
B.He is sentenced
to imprisonment
C.He is confined
in jail after being sentenced to imprisonment
D.He is represented
by a legal laid counsel
Answer: Option B
37.The bail granted
to a person who is apprehending arrest is called-
A.Immediate bail
B.Advance bail
C.Anticipatory
bail
D.None of the above
Answer: Option C
38.An aggrieved
informant on refusal on the part of officer incharge of a police station to record
information regarding cognizable offence, may
A.Make a complaint
to the chief minister
B.Make a complaint
to chief justice
C.Make a complaint
to District Judge
D.Send in writing,
substance of the information by post, to the superintendent of police
Answer: Option D
39.What is the
duration of sentence of life imprisonment?
A.Imprisonment
till death
B.Maximum 14 years
C.Maximum 20 years
D.Depends on conduct
of the accused
Answer: Option A
40.The period of
limitation in case of an offence punishable with fine only as provided under Section
468 of the Code of Criminal Procedure is:
A.3 years
B.6 months
C.15 days
D.3 months
Answer: Option B
In cases tried by the Court of Sessions or a Chief Judicial Magistrate, the Court
or such Magistrate, as the case may be, shall forward a copy of its or his finding
and sentence, if any, to:
A.The Superintendent
of Police in the area of whom the crime concerned was committed
B.The Police Station
that conducted the investigation of the crime concerned
C.The High Court
to which the trial court is subordinate
D.The District
Magistrate within whose local jurisdiction the trial is held
Answer: Option D
42. Where two or
more courts have taken cognizance of the same offence and a question arises as to
which of them ought to inquire into or try the offence, the question shall be decided
1. If the courts are subordinate to the same High Court, by that High Court
2. By the High Court within the local limits of whose appellate criminal jurisdiction
the accused resides, carries on business or is engaged in a gainful employment
3. If the courts are subordinate to the same High Court, by that High Court in consultation
with the State Government concerned
4. If the courts are not subordinate to the same High Court, by that court within
the local limits of whose appellate criminal jurisdiction the proceedings were first
commenced
Which of the above are correct?
A.1 and 2
B.2 and 3
C.1 and 4
D.1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: Option C
43.
Who can issue a
search warrant to search a Post Office?
A.District Magistrate
B.Civil Court
C.Revenue Court
D.High Court
Answer: Option A
44. Point out incorrect
response-
The period of limitation for taking cognizance of an offence shall be-
A.Six months if
offence is punishable with fine only
B.One year, if
the offence is punishable with imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year
C.Three years,
if the offence is punishable with imprisonment for a term not exceeding one years
but not exceeding three years
D.Five years, if
the offence is punishable with death sentence
Answer: Option D
45. Each material
circumstance appearing in evidence against the accused must be put to the accused
specifically, distinctly and separately. In this context, the propositions are
1. Failure to put the material evidence to the accused always vitiates the trial
2. Failure to put the material evidence amounts to a serious irregularity which
can not be cured and vitiates the trial, if it has prejudiced the accused.
3. Failure to put the material evidence is not considered to services & is curable
if infact no failure of justice has occasioned to the accused.
Now which of the following is correct
A.1 and 2 are correct
B.1 and 3 are correct
C.1, 2 and 3 all
are correct
D.2 and 3 all are
correct
Answer: Option D
46.
The Court may alter
the charge:
A.Before the evidence
of the prosecution is taken
B.Before the accused
enters upon his defence
C.When the evidence
of prosecution and defence both is taken
D.Before the judgment
is pronounced
Answer: Option D
47.
Which of the following
is true in ordering an arrest of a person by the Magistrate?
A.He must act on
recorded information
B.It is not enough
for him to express a belief that such a course is necessary
C.Neither A nor
B
D.Both A and B
Answer: Option D
48.
Before which of
the following courts matters relating to the maintenance under Section 125 of the
Criminal Procedure Code would be filed?
A.Court of Session
B.Judicial Magistrate
First Class
C.Judicial Magistrate
Second Class
D.Family Courts
Answer: Option B
49.
When the accused
is aggrieved by the report of the Clinical Psychologist as to his unsoundness of
mind, he may prefer an appeal to:
A.Magistrate hearing
the case
B.Court of Sessions
C.High Court
D.Medical Board
Answer: Option D
50.
If trial Court
is satisfied that convict intends to file appeal, it shall release him on bail under
Section 389(3) of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 where:
A.Convict is on
bail, and awarded imprisonment is not exceeding 3 years
B.Convict is on
bail, and awarded imprisonment is not exceeding 5 years
C.Convict is on
bail, and awarded imprisonment is not exceeding 7 years
D.Offence is exclusively
bailable though convict is in jail
E.None of the above
Answer: Option A
Which one of the following offences cannot be summarily tried?
A.Grievous hurt
B.Theft when the
value of stolen property is below Rs. 200
C.Offences relating
to Sections 454 and 456 of the Indian Penal Code
D.Offence of abetment
of the offences enumerated under Section 260(vii) of the Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option A
52.
At the time of
taking cognizance the Magistrate is to see
A.Whether there
are sufficient grounds on record to proceed against the accused person
B.Whether there
is a prima facie case against the accused person to frame the charge
C.Sift or appreciate
the evidence with reference to the material and come to the conclusion whether prima
facie case is made out against the accused
D.All of the above
Answer: Option A
53.
A person who fails
to attend on being served with an order under section 160 of Criminal Procedure
Code of an investigating officer, is liable to be prosecuted under:
A.Section 173,
Indian Penal Code
B.Section 174,
Indian Penal Code
C.Section 186,
Indian Penal Code
D.All of the above
Answer: Option B
54.
Which one of the
following sections of Criminal Procedure Code deals with examination of person accused
of rape by medical practitioner.
A.Section 54A
B.Section 55A
C.Section 53A
D.Section 60A
Answer: Option C
55.
The term 'victim'
has been defined by the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 in
A.Section 2(r)
B.Section 2(wa)
C.Section 2(t)
D.Section 2(b)
Answer: Option B
56.
Under which provision
of Criminal Procedure Code, a court may convert summons case into warrant case?
A.Section 259
B.Section 20
C.Section 258
D.All the above
Answer: Option A
57.
Under which provision
an arrested person has right to meet an advocate of his choice during interrogation
A.Section 39 of
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 40 of
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 41A of
Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 41D of
Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option D
58.
Which one of the
following is not an act for the prevention of which an order cannot be made under
section 144 Criminal Procedure Code;
A.Disturbance of
the Public Tranquility
B.Annoyance to
any person lawfully employed
C.Injury to any
person lawfully employed
D.None of the above
Answer: Option D
59.
In which of the
following trial, hearing of the accused on sentence is not necessary in Criminal
Procedure Code?
A.Trial before
Sessions Court
B.Trial of warrant
case
C.Trial of summons
case
D.Trial of special
cases
Answer: Option C
60.
Under section 167
of Criminal Procedure Code, the longest period for which an accused can be remanded
to police custody is
A.Fifteen days
B.Fourteen days
C.Ten days
D.Twenty-eight
days
Answer: Option A
61.
Under Section 320(1)
Criminal Procedure Code for printing or engraving matter, knowing it to be defamatory,
which section of Indian Penal Code is applicable?
A.500
B.501
C.506
D.505
62.
A person who has
been order under section 117 of Criminal Procedure Code to give security for keeping
the peace or for good behavior may file
A.An appeal under
section 373 of Criminal Procedure Code before the Session Court
B.Revision under
section 397 of Criminal Procedure Code before the Session Court
C.Revision under
section 401 of Criminal Procedure Code before the High Court
D.Can't file appeal
or revision because of trifling matter
Answer: Option A
63.
Which one of the
following cases is, related to defective investigation?
A.D. K. Basu v.
State of West Bengal
B.Zahira Habibullah
Sheikh v. State of Gujarat
C.Sakshi v. Union
of India
D.Dipesh Chandak
v. Union of India
Answer: Option B
64.
Under section 459
of Criminal Procedure Code, the Magistrate may order for the selling of property
by the Government, if no claimant appears
A.Within 3 months
B.Within 6 months
C.Within one year
D.Within three
years
Answer: Option B
65.
Which provision
of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 deals with the 'withdrawal of complaint'?
A.Section 223
B.Section 254
C.Section 257
D.Section 259
Answer: Option C
66.
Find out the Wrong
Match:
1. Section 200 ⇔ Examination of
Complainant
2. Section 313 ⇔ Examination of
Accused
3. Section 53 ⇔ Examination of
Accused by Doctor
4. Section 54 ⇔ Examination of
Victim
A.3 only
B.4 only
C.1 only
D.2 only
Answer: Option B
67.
In which case Supreme
Court of India directed the High Courts to exercise jurisdiction under Section 482
of Code of Criminal Procedure?
A.State of Haryana
v. Bhajan Lal
B.Adalat Prasad
v. Navin Jindal
C.Dinesh Dalmiya
v. Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
D.Dhananjay Chatterjee
v. State of West Bengal
Answer: Option A
68.
The provision relating
to free legal aid is given under
A.Section 301
B.Section 304
C.Section 303
D.Section 305
Answer: Option B
69.
Proceedings under
section 258 of Criminal Procedure Code can be stopped
A.In a summons
case instituted upon a complaint
B.In a summons
case instituted otherwise than upon a complaint
C.In a warrant
case instituted upon a complaint
D.In a warrant
case instituted otherwise than upon a complaint
Answer: Option B
70.
Procedure of arrest
and duties of officer arresting the person, have been provided in the Code of Criminal
Procedure, 1973 under
A.Section 41
B.Section 41A
C.Section 41B
D.Section 41C
Answer: Option C
Under which of the following Sections of the Code of Criminal Procedure provides
issue of commission for the examination of the President or the Vice President of
India as a witness?
A.Section 286
B.Section 284
C.Section 287
D.None of the above
Answer: Option B
72.
Under Criminal
Procedure Code the period of limitation shall commence-
A.On the date of
taking cognizance
B.On the date of
offence
C.On the date of
filing the complaint
D.None of the above
Answer: Option B
73.
Who among the following
cannot claim the maintenance under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure?
A.Illegitimate
minor daughter from her father
B.Destitute wife
from her husband
C.Major son from
his father
D.Disabled parents
from their son
Answer: Option C
74.
Under section 172
of Criminal Procedure Code, the bar against production and use of case diary is
intended to operate in
A.An inquiry or
trial for an offence
B.Civil proceedings
C.Writ proceedings
D.All of the above
Answer: Option A
75.
Statement under
Section 161 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
A.Is required to
be signed by the person making the statement
B.Is not required
to be signed by the person making the statement
C.Is required to
be signed by the person making the statement if it is recorded at the direction
of the SHO
D.Is required to
be signed by the person making the statement if it is so directed by the Magistrate
Answer: Option B
76.
Compounding of
offence under Section 320 of Criminal Procedure Code results in
A.Acquittal of
the accused under all circumstances
B.Acquittal of
the accused only where the charges has already been framed
C.Discharge of
the accused where the charge has not yet been framed
D.Either B or C
Answer: Option A
77.
Which section of
the Code of Criminal Procedure mandates that no court, when it has signed its judgment
or final order disposing of a case shall alter or review the same except to correct
a clerical or arithmetical error?
A.Section 463
B.Section 361
C.Section 362
D.Section 363
Answer: Option C
78.
Under Section '41-C'
of Criminal Procedure Code State Government shall establish police control room
A.Only at district
level
B.Only at state
level
C.Only at commissioner
level
D.At state and
district level
Answer: Option D
79.
When the court
of session passes a sentence of death, then
A.The proceedings
are submitted to the High Court and death sentence is executed
B.The proceedings
are submitted to the High Court and death sentence is executed only after the confirmation
by the High Court
C.The proceedings
are not needed to be submitted to the High Court
D.If exceedsits
powers
Answer: Option B
80.
What does the expression
"transit remand" denote?
A.It is a transfer
of prisoner from one Jail to another
B.It is a transfer
of criminal case from one Court to another
C.It is taking
out an accused by police from one State to another State
D.It is taking
out of the accused from Court to Prison
Answer: Option C
81.
When any person
who is bound by any bond taken under this Code to appear before a Court, does not
appear,
A.The officer presiding
in such Court may issue a warrant directing that such a person be arrested and produced
before him
B.The officer presiding
in such Court may cancel the warrant directing that such a person be simply apprehended
by the police
C.The officer presiding
in such Court may issue a proclamation directing that such a person be is absconding
and be produced before him
D.None of them
Answer: Option A
82.
A trial court in
State of Rajasthan delivers its judgment in English. Under which provision of law,
can the accused seek a translated copy of the judgment in Hindi language?
A.Section 353 of
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 362 of
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 364 of
Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 363 of
Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option C
83.
A person aggrieved
of the refusal by an officer-in-charge of police station to record the information
referred to in Subsection (1) of Section 154, Criminal Procedure Code, may, under
Sub-section (3) of Section 154, send the substance of such information through post
in-writing to:
A.The concerned
Magistrate
B.The Superintendent
of Police concerned
C.The Home Secretary
D.Concerned District
Magistrate
Answer: Option B
84.
In which one of
the following Section discloser of identity of victim of certain sexual offence
is punishable?
A.Section 225 of
Indian Penal Code
B.Section 228A
of Indian Penal Code
C.Section 225B
of Indian Penal Code
D.Section 229A
of Indian Penal Code
Answer: Option B
85.
Section 304 of
the Code of Criminal Procedure provides for:
A.In certain cases
making available a pleader to the accused at the expenses of State
B.Tender of pardon
to accomplice
C.Power to adjourn
proceedings
D.Power to proceed
against other persons appearing to be guilty of offence
Answer: Option A
86.
Warrant case as
defined under Section 2(x) of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 is a case relating
to an offence punishable with death, imprisonment for life or imprisonment for a
term exceeding
A.3 years
B.2 years
C.1 years
D.5 years but not
less than two years
Answer: Option B
87.
When can charges
be framed?
A.At any stage
but before judgement
B.At any stage
subject to permitting the cross-examination of the prosecution witnesses
C.At any time in
offences exclusively triable by Sessions Court but in cases triable by a Judicial
First Class Magistrate, charges should be framed within 3 months after taking cognizance
of the case
D.None of the above
Answer: Option B
88.
The question whether
a statement was recorded in the course of investigation is a
A.Question of law
B.Question of fact
C.Mixed question
of law and fact
D.Question of law
or question of fact depending on the facts and circumstances
Answer: Option B
89.
Section 167 of
Criminal Procedure Code is applicable during
A.Investigation
B.Enquiry
C.Trial
D.All of the above
Answer: Option A
90.
The Code of Criminal
Procedure (Amendment) Bill, 1994 was passed by Lok Sabha on:
A.4th May, 1995
B.5th May, 2005
C.23rd June, 2002
D.4th May, 2005
Answer: Option B
91.
Which of the following
statements is incorrect?
A.A' is accused
of the theft of a certain article at a certain time and place. The charge need not
to set out the manner in which the theft was effected
B.A' is accused
of disobeying a direction of the law with intent to save 'B' from punishment. The
charge must set out the disobedience charge and the law infringed
C.The charge can
be altered even after final arguments but before the judgment is pronounced
D.A' is accused
of cheating 'B' at a given time and place. The charge need not set out the manner
in which 'A' cheated 'B'
Answer: Option D
92.
Prosecution of
a case involving misappropriation of property belonging to the Central Government
can be withdrawn by
A.Any public Prosecutor
on the direction of the State Government
B.The Public Prosecutor
appointed by the Central Government on the direction of the State Government
C.The Public Prosecutor
appointed by the State Government on permission granted by the Central Government
D.Any Public Prosecutor
on the direction of the Central Government
Answer: Option C
93.
During inquiry
or trial, under Section 309 of Code of Criminal Procedure 1973, a Magistrate can
remand the accused for a maximum period of:
A.One month at
a time
B.Not exceeding
15 days at a time
C.Not exceeding
10 days at a time
D.30 days
Answer: Option B
94.
Under Section 320(1)
Criminal Procedure Code for fraudulently prevent-ing from being made available for
his creditors a debt or demand due in the offender, which section of Indian Penal
Code is applicable?
A.414
B.420
C.422
D.425
Answer: Option C
95.
Section 357A of
Criminal Procedure Code obligates the State Government to
A.Prepare a scheme
to provide funds to compensate victims of crimes
B.Prepare a scheme
to facilitate alternative methods of dispute redressal in criminal matters
C.Provide assistance
in form of legal representatives to the victims of crimes
D.Provide assistance
in form of legal representatives to the accused
Answer: Option A
96.
What is the time
limit prescribed within which claims and objections to attachment to be made under
Criminal Procedure Code?
A.6 months
B.60 days
C.1 year
D.3 years
Answer: Option A
97.
What is not true
with regard to 'Complaint' under Section 2(D) of Criminal Procedure Code?
A.It is made to
Magistrate with a view to his taking action under the code
B.It is an allegation
made orally or in writing
C.That some person,
whether known or unknown has committed an offence
D.It includes a
Police Report
Answer: Option D
98.
The categories
of persons who may, without their consent, be charged and tried together include
persons accused of
A.Different offences
committed in the course of the same transaction
B.More than one
offence of the same kind committed by them within the period of twelve months
C.Neither A nor
B
D.Both A and B
Answer: Option D
99.
In which of the
following cases did Supreme Court hold that complaint for dishonor of cheque can
be filed at the place where cheque was lodged and not where cheque was issued?
A.A. C. Narayan
v. State of Maharashtra
B.P. J. Agro v.
Water Base Ltd.
C.Bridgestone India
(P) Ltd. v. Inderpal Singh
D.Standard Chartered
Bank v. State of Maharashtra
Answer: Option C
100.
In the case of
Madhu Bala v. Suresh Kumar (1997), the Supreme Court of India held that:
A.A police officer,
incharge of the police station is bound to register an First information Report
(FIR) in respect of a cognizable offence
B.A police officer
when faced with a dilemma with respect to a complaint alleging commission of cognizable
and non-cognizable offence must register an First information Report (FIR)
C.Whenever a magistrate
directs an investigation on a complaint, the police has to register a cognizable
case on that complaint treating the same as the First information Report (FIR) and
investigate into the same
D.A police officer
must investigate a complaint alleging commission of a cognizable and non-cognizable
offence only after a direction is issued by the magistrate
Answer: Option C
The Presiding Officer of the Magistrate Court is appointed by the
A.State Government
B.High Court
C.District Judge
D.Chief Judicial Magistrate
Answer: Option B
2.
Date from which the period of limitation is to commence has been prescribed
under
A.Section 472 of Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 471 of Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 469 of Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 470 of Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option C
3.
Who can claim maintenance under Section 125(1) of Criminal Procedure
Code?
A.A legitimate or illegitimate major male child, suffering from physical
or mental abnormality
B.A legitimate or illegitimate married minor child who is unable to
maintain itself
C.Divorced wife who has not remarried
D.All of the above
Answer: Option D
4.
Under the provisions of section 198(6) where an offence under section
676 of Indian Penal Code consists of sexual intercourse by a man with his own wife,
the wife being under . . . . . . . . years of age, no court shall take cognizance
of the offence if more than one year has elapsed from the date of the commission
of the offence
A.13
B.15
C.16
D.18
Answer: Option D
5.
When does Section 97 Criminal Procedure Code comes into operation?
A.When the person is wrongfully confined
B.When the person is a proclaimed offender
C.When there is obscene publication
D.Both A and B
Answer: Option A
6.
Which one of the following sections of Criminal Procedure Code, 1973
has defined the word 'offence'?
A.Section 2(f)
B.Section 2(i)
C.Section 2(n)
D.Section 2(p)
Answer: Option C
7.
Which of the following offence cannot be tried summarily-
A.An offence punishable with imprisonment for a term not exceeding
two years
B.Theft, under section 379 of the Indian Penal Code 1860 where the
value of the property stolen does not exceed two thousand rupees
C.Offence under section 456 of the Indian Penal Code 1860
D.Offence under section 460 of the Indian Penal Code 1860
Answer: Option A
8.
While passing an order for disposal of property
A.The Magistrate has to decide the question of title
B.The Magistrate has to decide the question of entitlement of possession
without deciding the title
C.The Magistrate has to decide the question of title as well as the
question of entitlement of possession
D.The Magistrate has to decide the question of entitlement of possession
on the basis of decision as to the question of title
Answer: Option B
9.
Atif is charged with the murder of Khuda Baksh on the 21st January,
1882. In fact, the murdered person's name was Haidar Baksh, and the date of the
murder was the 20th January, 1882. Atif was never charged with any murder but one,
and had heard the inquiry before the Magistrate, which referred exclusively to the
case of Haidar Baksh. What will the Court infer from this while applying Section
215 Criminal Procedure Code?
A.The Court may infer from these facts that Atif was not misled and
that the error in the charge was immaterial
B.The Court may infer from these facts that Atif was misled and that
the error in the charge was immaterial
C.The Court may infer from these facts that Atif was misled and that
the error in the charge was material
D.None of them
Answer: Option A
10.
Choose the wrong statement.
A.Remand of an accused after the investigation is over is under Section
167 Criminal Procedure Code
B.Under Section 309 Criminal Procedure Code the Magistrate can remand
an accused for a maximum period of 15 days
C.Under Section 309 Criminal Procedure Code even prosecution may be
directed to pay costs for adjournment
D.At the request of the accused the court shall not grant adjournment
to enable him to show cause against the sentence
Answer: Option A
Criminal Procedure Code: The Magistrate of first class may pass a sentence-
A.Imprisonment
for a term not exceeding two year or fine not exceeding (Five thousand rupees) or
both
B.Imprisonment
for a term not exceeding one years or fine not exceeding (Five thousand rupees)
or both
C.Imprisonment
for a term not exceeding three years or fine not exceeding (Ten thousand rupees)
or both
D.Imprisonment
for a term not exceeding seven years or unlimited fine or both
Answer: Option C
12.
Which of the following
sections deals with the provisions relating to maximum period for which an undertrial
prisoner can be detained:
A.436
B.436A
C.437A
D.437
Answer: Option B
13.
Section 41B Criminal
Procedure Code states that the memorandum of arrest under shall be:
A.Attested by at
least one witness, who is a member of the family of the person arrested or a respectable
member of the locality where the arrest is made
B.Countersigned
by the person arrested
C.Either A and
B
D.Both A and B
Answer: Option D
14.
During trial, statements
of an accused person are recorded by the court under Code of Criminal Procedure
1973 under
A.Section 311
B.Section 312
C.Section 313
D.Section 314
Answer: Option C
15.
Complaint may relate
to:
A.A cognizable
offence
B.A non cognizable
offence
C.Both A and B
are correct
D.Must be for a
non-cognizable offence as the police has no power to investigate such an offence
Answer: Option C
16.
If a Magistrate
administers oath before recording the confession of an accused, the confessional
statement is:
A.Good in law and
admissible in evidence
B.Bad in law and
inadmissible in evidence
C.Good in law but
admissible only on corroboration
D.Bad in law but
become admissible on corroboration by other evidence
Answer: Option B
17.
Proceedings under
section 125 of Criminal Procedure Code
A.Can be instituted
where the wife is residing on the date of the application
B.Can be instituted
where the husband resides or is residing on the date of the application
C.Where the husband
and the wife last resided
D.Either A or B
or C
Answer: Option D
18.
Under Section 395
of the Code of Criminal Procedure, which court can entertain case under reference?
A.Supreme Court
B.Trial Court
C.Session Court
D.High Court
Answer: Option D
19.
Which Supreme Court
case discusses the law relating to narco-analysis, from amongst the following decided
cases:
A.Ram Reddy v.
State of Maharashtra
B.Selvi v. State
of Karnataka
C.State of Bombay
v. Kathi Kalu Oghad
D.Sharda v. Dharmpal
Answer: Option B
20.
Under Section 320(1)
Criminal Procedure Code for defamation against the President or the Vice-President
or the Governor of a State or the Administrator of a Union territory or a Minister
in respect of his public functions when instituted upon a complaint made by the
Public Prosecutor, which section of Indian Penal Code is applicable?
A.501
B.500
C.506
D.508
Answer: Option B
21.
The section dealing
with the medical examination of the victim of rape as inserted by Criminal Procedure
(Amendment) Act, 2005 (25 of 2005) is
A.Section 164A
B.Section 166A
C.Section 166B
D.Section 53A
Answer: Option A
22.
Which of the following
offences is triable summarily?
A.Theft where the
value of the property stolen does not exceed Rs. 500
B.Lurking house
trespass
C.Assisting in
the concealment of stolen property of the value not exceeding Rs. 300
D.Receiving or
retaining stolen property under Section 411, Indian Penal Code when the value of
the property does not exceed Rs. 250
Answer: Option B
23.
In which of the
following cases the constitutional validity of Section 433-A, Criminal Procedure
Code was upheld?
A.Ashok Kumar Golu
v. Union of India
B.Babu Pahalwan
v. State of Madhya Pradesh
C.Ramesh v. State
of Madhya Pradesh
D.Karan Singh v.
State of Himachal Pradesh
Answer: Option A
24.
A joint statement
of several witnesses recorded during investigation-
A.Will render these
persons as incompetent witnesses
B.Will render their
statement as inadmissible
C.Will neither
render these persons as incompetent witnesses nor their evidence as inadmissible
D.Will render these
persons as incompetent witnesses as well as their evidence as inadmissible
Answer: Option C
25.
The term 'bail'
signifies the conditional release of an accused or arrested person by the
A.Police during
investigation, but not by the magistrate during enquiry
B.Magistrate during
inquiry, but not by the court during trial
C.Court during
trial, but not during revision
D.Police Magistrate
or court during investigation, enquiry or trial
Answer: Option D
26.
To which of the
following cases, provision of Section 438 of Criminal Procedure Code shall not apply?
A.In case of arrest
of a person for an offence punishable under Section 376B of Indian Penal Code
B.In case of an
arrest of a person for an offence punishable under Section 376C of Indian Penal
Code
C.In case of an
arrest of a person for an offence punishable under Section 376(3) of Indian Penal
Code
D.In case of an
arrest of a person for an offence punishable under Section 376D of Indian Penal
Code
Answer: Option C
27.
Chapter VII - A,
containing Sections 105A - 105L was inserted by the Criminal Procedure Code (Amendment)
Act, 1933, in order to achieve which of the following?
A.The transfer
of persons between the contacting States including persons in custody for the purpose
of assisting in investigation or giving evidence in proceedings
B.Attachment and
forfeiture of properties obtained or derived from the commission of an offence that
may have been committed in the other country
C.Enforcement of
attachment and forfeiture order issued by a Court in the other country
D.All of them
Answer: Option D
28.
Who can record
confessions and statements under section 164 of Code of Criminal Procedure?
A.Any Executive
Magistrate or Metropolitan Magistrate
B.Any Metropolitan
Magistrate or Judicial Magistrate irrespective of his jurisdiction
C.Any District
Magistrate
D.Any Metropolitan
Magistrate or Judicial Magistrate having jurisdiction in case
Answer: Option B
29.
Under Section 29
of the Criminal Procedure Code the second class Magistrate can pass sentence upto-
A.1 year
B.2 years
C.3 years
D.All of these
Answer: Option A
30.
A Magistrate has
the power under Criminal Procedure Code to direct the police to investigate into
A.A non-cognizable
offence
B.A cognizable
offence
C.Only a non-cognizable
offence, as in a cognizable offence the police is under a duty to investigate
D.Both A and B
Answer: Option D
31.
On being submitted
the sentence of death by Court of Sessions, the High Court may
A.Confirm the sentence
B.Annul the conviction
C.May pass any
other sentence warranted by law
D.All of the above
Answer: Option D
32.
The non-compliance
with the provisions of section 164 of Criminal Procedure Code
A.Reduces the statement
recorded by the Magistrate to a nullity
B.Is an irregularity
curable under section 463 of Criminal Procedure Code
C.Both A and B
D.Neither A nor
B
Answer: Option A
33.
What is the maximum
amount of maintenance which can be ordered by a Magistrate as monthly allowance
under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973?
A.Rs. 1000
B.Rs. 500
C.Rs. 2000
D.No limit
Answer: Option D
34.
Section 164 of
the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 statutorily mandates that a Judicial Magistrate
shall record statement of the person against whom offence has been committed:
A.Under any Section
of the Indian Penal Code
B.For all offences
punishable with life imprisonment
C.In all cases
where the accused moves an application for the said purpose
D.For cases punishable
under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code
Answer: Option D
35.
Under section 161
of Criminal Procedure Code, the investigating police officer has the power to examine
orally any person acquainted with the facts and circumstances of the case. The expression
'any person acquainted with the facts and circumstances of the case'
A.Includes accused
B.Does not include
accused
C.Refers to the
prosecution witnesses only
D.Both B and C
Answer: Option A
36.
In which of the
following case it was held that "identity of victim is not to be disclosed
even in judgement of the court"?
A.Shashikani v.
Central Bureau of Investigation, AIR 2007 SC 351
B.Dinesh v. State
of Rajasthan, AIR 2006 SC 1267
C.Naveen Chandra
v. State of Uttaranchal, AIR 2007 SC 363
D.None of the above
Answer: Option B
37.
Which of the following
is not a duty of the Magistrate while recording confession under section 164 Criminal
Procedure Code?
A.Duty to explain
to the person making the confession that he is not bound to make confession
B.Duty to explain
that if he makes a confession, it may be used as evidence against him
C.Duty to record
the confessional statement in the form of question and answers
D.Duty to be satisfied
and have reason to believe the confession was voluntary
Answer: Option C
38.
Which one of the
following Sections provides prosecution of judges under Criminal Procedure Code
1973?
A.Section 195
B.Section 196
C.Section 197
D.Section 198
Answer: Option C
39.
According to the
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 a victim too has been provided right to appeal
under
A.Section 272
B.Section 472
C.Section 372
D.Section 172
Answer: Option C
40.
As per the provisions
of Section 315 of the Criminal Procedure Code an accused
A.Can be compelled
to give his own evidence generally
B.Cannot be a witness
C.Can be called
as a witness only on his own request in writing
D.None of these
Answer: Option C
Which of the following is false of Section 81 Criminal Procedure Code?
A.This does not
contemplate an elaborate enquiry as to the identity of the per arrested
B.The Magistrate
is to be satisfied prima facie that the person arrested is the person in the warrant
C.The word 'shall'
in sub - section is directory and not mandatory
D.It is intended
to mitigate the hardship of taking the person to the Court which issued the warrant
against him
Answer: Option C
42.
Which of the following
is not correctly matched?
A.Inquiry ⇔ Section 2(g)
B.Judicial proceedings
⇔ Section 2(i)
C.Police Station
⇔ Section 2(o)
D.Pleader ⇔ Section 2(q)
Answer: Option C
43.
Under Criminal
Procedure Code, 1973, "Summons Case" means a case relating to an offence
A.Imprisonment
for a term exceeding two years
B.Punishable with
death
C.Imprisonment
for life
D.Imprisonment
which may extend to two years
Answer: Option D
44.
How many minimum
number of judges of the High Court are required to sign the confirmation of death
sentence?
A.3
B.2
C.4
D.5
Answer: Option B
45.
Application for
interim monthly allowance and expenses of the proceedings
A.Is to be decided
within 30 days of the service of notice of the application to such person
B.Is to be decided
within 60 days of the service of notice of the application to such person
C.Is to be decided
within 90 days of the service of notice of the application to such person
D.Is to be decided
within 6 months of the service of notice of the application to such person
Answer: Option B
46.
What does Section
40 Criminal Procedure Code talks about?
A.It casts a duty
on village officers and persons resident in villages to immediately give information
about certain offences and also certain state of things to the nearest Magistrate
or police officer
B.The duty cast
is absolute and immediate
C.The provisions
of the section are not intended to be punitive
D.All of them
Answer: Option D
47.
Accomplice is a
person who:
A.Commit a crime
only as a perpetrator
B.Commits a crime
only as an accessory
C.Both A and B
D.None of them
Answer: Option C
48.
Which one of the
following is true about the Sessions Court:
A.Can take cognizance
without committal
B.Can take cognizance
only on committal
C.Can take cognizance
on the recommendation of District Magistrate
D.Can take cognizance
provided the charge sheet is submitted by Superintendent of Police
Answer: Option B
49.
X is charged with
cheating Y, and the manner in which he cheated Y is not set out in the charge, or
is set out incorrectly. X defends himself, calls witnesses and gives his own account
of the transaction. What will the Court infer from this while applying Section 215
Criminal Procedure Code?
A.The Court may
infer from this that the omission to set out the manner of the cheating is valid
B.The Court may
infer from this that the omission to set out the manner of the cheating is a cognisable
offence
C.The Court may
infer from this that the omission to set out the manner of the cheating is not material
D.None of them
Answer: Option C
50.
Under which Section
of Criminal Procedure Code bail in anticipation of arrest is filed?
A.Section 438
B.Section 482
C.Section 440
D.Section 439
Answer: Option A
Error or omission in framing of charge
A.Is material in
all circumstances shall vitiate the trial
B.Is material only
if it has occasioned a failure of justice to the accused
C.Is material and
the accused is liable to be acquitted
D.Both A and C
Answer: Option B
52.
A warrant-case
means
A.A case relating
to an offence punishable with death, imprisonment for life or imprisonment for a
term exceeding six months
B.A case relating
to an offence punishable with death, imprisonment for life or imprisonment for a
term exceeding three years
C.A case relating
to an offence punishable with death, imprisonment for life or imprisonment for a
term exceeding five years
D.A case relating
to an offence punishable with death, imprisonment for life or imprisonment for a
term exceeding two years
Answer: Option D
53.
Application for
withdrawal from prosecution by the prosecutor under Section 321 of the Code of Criminal
Procedure 1973, can be made only after a:
A.Decision is taken
by the concerned government and conveyed to the court by the prosecutor to this
effect
B.Decision has
been made in good faith in the interest of public policy by the prosecutor independently
on overall consideration of the material before him to this effect
C.Joint decision
is taken by the prosecutor and the concerned government in good faith to this effect
D.Joint decision
to be taken by the prosecutor and the court in good faith to this effect
Answer: Option B
54.
A private person
may arrest any person who?
A.Is reported to
be a criminal
B.In his presence
commits a non-cognizable offence
C.In his presence
commits a bailable offence
D.In his presence
commits a cognizable and non-bailable offence
Answer: Option D
55.
Which out of the
following is an irregularity, which even if committed by a Magistrate not empowered
by law to do so, but done erroneously in good faith, does not vitiate his proceedings
or render the same to be set aside merely on the ground of his not being so empowered?
A.Attaches and
sells property under Section 83
B.Cancels a bond
to keep the peace
C.To recall a case
and try it himself under Section 410
D.Makes an order
under Part C or Part D of Chapter X
Answer: Option C
56.
The Code of Criminal
Procedure, 1973 can be amended by:
A.Parliament or
any State Legislature
B.The Parliament
only
C.The Supreme Court
and Parliament
D.State Legislature
only
Answer: Option A
57.
Where the relevant
procedure in the Criminal Procedure Code has been provided in case when investigation
can not be completed within 24 hours?
A.Section 57
B.Section 157
C.Section 167
D.All of these
Answer: Option C
58.
Which one of the
following combinations are not correctly matched?
1. Anticipatory bail ⇔ Section 437 of
Criminal Procedure Codeode
2. Summary dismissal ⇔ Section 384 of
Criminal Procedure Codeode
3. Appeal in case of ⇔ Section 376 of
Criminal Procedure Code acquittal Code
4. Reference to ⇔ Section 397 of
Criminal Procedure Code High Court Code
Select correct answer:
A.1, 2 and 4
B.1, 3 and 4
C.1, 2 and 3
D.2, 3 and 4
Answer: Option B
59.
Under Section 320(1)
Criminal Procedure Code for cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery or property
or the making, alteration or destruction of a valuable security, which section of
Indian Penal Code is applicable?
A.422
B.416
C.418
D.420
Answer: Option D
60.
A' faced trial
for cheating 'Z' by dishonestly inducing him to lend money by knowingly pledging
fake diamonds. 'Z' died during trial and was survived by a son 'X'. 'X' moved an
application in the Trial Court to compound the offence. Which of the following is
the correct legal preposition?
A.X' is not competent
to compound the offence
B.On the death
of complainant 'Z', the trial proceedings shall abate
C.Court cannot
entertain such an application after death of the complainant
D.X' can compound
the offence with the consent of the Court
Answer: Option D
61.
In order to compel
appearance of a person who is absconding in spite of a warrant of arrest being issued
against him, his property may be ordered to be attached simultaneously with issuance
of a proclamation under Section 82 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, provided that
the court is satisfied that such person is
A.About to dispose
of the whole or any part of his property
B.About to remove
the whole or any part of property from the local jurisdiction of the Court
C.Either condition
in A or B exists
D.Both conditions
in A and B co-exist
Answer: Option C
62.
Sections 195 to
199 of Criminal Procedure Code lay down
A.Rules of procedure
simply without creating any bar to the taking a cognizance by a court
B.Create a bar
to the taking of cognizance unless some requirements are complied with
C.Create an absolute
bar to the taking of cognizance irrespective of whether the requirement are complied
with or not
D.Either A or C
Answer: Option B
63.
The First information
Report (FIR) can be quashed in the exercise of inherent powers by
A.The Magistrate's
Court
B.The Court of
Session
C.The High Court
D.Either A or B
or C
Answer: Option C
64.
The Magistrate
under the provisions of section 203 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 can dismiss
a complaint-
A.Even if the proceedings
against the accused have commenced
B.Even if there
is sufficient ground for proceeding
C.Even if enquiry
under section 202 of the Criminal Procedure Code is not done
D.Even if the complainant
is not examined
Answer: Option C
65.
Criminal Procedure
Code: Who has no power to issue an order in urgent case of nuisance or apprehended
danger?
A.District Magistrate
B.Sub Divisional
Magistrate
C.Executive Magistrate
Specially empowered by the State Government
D.Judicial Magistrate
Answer: Option D
66.
Which one of the
following is true of Criminal Procedure Code unless the context otherwise requires:
A.An offence which
is shown as bailable in the First Schedule, or which is made bailable by any other
law for the time being in force; and non-bailable offence means any other offence
B.Charge includes
any head of charge when the charge contains more heads than one and cognizable offence
means a case in which, a police officer may, in accordance with the First Schedule
or under any other law for the time being in force, arrest without warrant
C.Complaint means
any allegation made orally or in writing to a Magistrate, with a view to his taking
action under this Code,that some person whether known or unknown, has committed
an offence, but does not include a police report
D.All of them
Answer: Option D
67.
Section 2(c) of
the code of Criminal Procedure defines
A.Bailable offence
B.Non-bailable
offence
C.Cognizable offence
D.Non-cognizable
offence
Answer: Option C
68.
Point out incorrect
answer- Under Section 125(4) Criminal Procedure Code wife will not be entitled to
maintenance allowance if:
A.She is living
in adultery
B.She refuses to
live with her husband without sufficient reason
C.She is living
separately by mutual consent
D.She embraces
some other religion
Answer: Option D
69.
Which of the following
is not a 'statement' within the meaning of section 162 of Criminal Procedure Code
A.Record of the
search made by the police
B.Signatures and
handwriting or thumb impressions taken for the purpose of comparison
C.Both A and B
D.Only A and not
B
Answer: Option C
70.
Under which one
of the following section of Criminal Procedure Code, police officer is under obligation
to inform the accused ground of right to bail.
A.Section 49
B.Section 50
C.Section 57
D.Section 60
Answer: Option B
71.
Evidence shall
be taken down by the Magistrate either himself or by dictation in open court. Which
amended provision of the Criminal Procedure Code permits audio-video electronic
means in the presence of Advocate of the accused
A.Section 274
B.Proviso to Section
275(1)
C.Section 276
D.Section 473
Answer: Option B
72.
Period of limitation
prescribed for making a complaint to the Court of Sessions in original jurisdiction
is
A.Three months
from the date of commission of the offence
B.Six months from
the date of commission of the offence
C.One year from
the date of commission of the offence
D.As provided under
section 468 of Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option B
73.
Prisoner released
before punishment is completed is called
A.Bail
B.Parole
C.Probation
D.Acquitted
Answer: Option B
74.
A Court, when it
has signed its judgment or final order disposing of a case, may . . . . . . . .
A.Correct a clerical
or arithmetical error
B.Alter findings
of law
C.Review findings
of fact
D.Alter or review
ratio
Answer: Option A
75.
Section 401 of
the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
1. Allows the Court to convert finding of acquittal into conviction
2. Allows the Court to pardon the pardon
3. Does not allow the Court to act suo motu
4. Is only applicable to High Court
A.1 and 2
B.2 and 4
C.2, 3, 4
D.1, 2, 3
Answer: Option B
76.
The "Directorate
of Prosecution" the provision added in the Criminal Procedure Code by the Code
of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 2005, shall be established by:
A.Central Government
B.Each State Government
C.Central Bureau
of Investigation (CBI)
D.RAW
Answer: Option B
77.
In 2007 which High
Court ordered 'No arrest of a woman before sunrise and after sunset'
A.Delhi High Court
B.Rajasthan High
Court
C.Allahabad High
Court
D.Bombay High Court
Answer: Option B
78.
Which of the following
deals with order for disposal of property at conclusion of trial?
A.Section 452 Criminal
Procedure Code
B.Section 450 Criminal
Procedure Code
C.Section 102 Criminal
Procedure Code
D.Section 352 Criminal
Procedure Code
Answer: Option A
79.
Under Criminal
Procedure Code, the victim may appeal
A.Against an order
imposing inadequate compensation
B.Against an order
for Convicting for a lesser offence
C.Against acquittal
D.All of these
Answer: Option D
80.
Section 25 of the
Criminal Procedure Code makes provision for the appointment of
A.Public Prosecutor
B.Assistant Public
Prosecutor
C.Public Authority
D.Government representative
Answer: Option B
Restriction on powers of remission or commutation in certain cases is provisioned
under:
A.Section 286D
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 520B
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 388A
Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 433A
Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option D
82.
Under section 188
of Criminal Procedure Code sanction of the Central Government is
A.A condition precedent
for taking cognizance of the offence
B.Not a condition
precedent for taking cognizance and could be obtained before trial begins
C.Not necessary
D.Necessary only
where a foreigner is involved in the commission of the offence
Answer: Option B
83.
In which of the
following case it has been held that section 197 of Criminal Procedure Code is constitutionally
valid?
A.Joseph Shine
v. Union of India
B.Navtej Johar
v. Union of India
C.Naaz Foundation
v. Union of India
D.Subhramanyam
Swami v. Union of India
Answer: Option D
84.
The maximum sentence
of imprisonment a Chief Judicial Magistrate can impose is:
A.3 years
B.7 years
C.10 years
D.No limit
Answer: Option B
85.
Under which section
arrested person can submit an application for his medical examination before the
court?
A.Section 53
B.Section 51
C.Section 54
D.Section 55
Answer: Option C
86.
Which 'Section'
of the Code of Criminal Procedure provides for prosecution for offences against
marriage?
A.Section 196
B.Section 197
C.Section 198
D.None of the above
Answer: Option C
87.
Statements of witness
recorded under section 164 of Criminal Procedure Code are
A.Substantive evidence
B.Corroborative
evidence
C.Both substantive
and corroborative evidence
D.Neither substantive
nor corroborative evidence
Answer: Option B
88.
A private person:
A.Cannot arrest
an accused
B.Can arrest any
person who in his presence commits a non-bailable and cognizable offence in the
absence of police officer
C.Can arrest a
person if he sees him running away from the crime spot where an offence has been
committed
D.Can arrest any
person suspected of committing an offence
Answer: Option B
89.
Simultaneous civil
and criminal proceedings are
A.Maintainable
B.Not maintainable
C.Maintainable
but result of one proceeding is binding on another
D.Maintainable
but result of one proceeding is not binding on another
Answer: Option D
90.
In which of the
following case the police officer shall be deemed to be the complainant?
A.After the investigation
of a case discloses the commission of a non-cognizable offence
B.After the investigation
of a case discloses the commission of a non-bailable offence
C.Either A or B
D.Both A and B
Answer: Option A
91. In every trial before a Court of Session, prosecution shall be conducted by:
A.The Sessions
Judge
B.The counselor
of accused
C.A public Prosecutor
D.None of these
Answer: Option C
92.
Which Section of
the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973, provides for confirmation by the High Court
an order of death penalty passed by Session Court prior to it's execution
A.Section 366
B.Section 371
C.Section 369
D.Section 368
Answer: Option A
93.
Under Section 106
of the Criminal Procedure code which of the following courts has power to release
the offender on security for keeping the peace and for good behaviour?
A.Sessions Court
B.Magistrate 1st
Class
C.Appellate or
Revisional Court
D.All of the above
Answer: Option D
94.
Which one of the
following proceedings is known as judicial proceeding?
A.Investigation
B.Enquiry and Investigation
C.Enquiry and Trial
D.Trial and Investigation
Answer: Option C
95. Which one of
the following may record confession under Section 164 of the Code of Criminal Procedure?
A.Any Executive
Magistrate
B.A police officer
C.Any Metropolitan
Magistrate or Judicial Magistrate
D.A registered
medical practitioner
Answer: Option C
96.
Under which of
the following sections of Criminal Procedure Code provisions relating to police
report is given?
A.Section 173(2)(i)
B.Section 177
C.Section 174(2)(i)
D.Section 175
Answer: Option A
97.
The confession
of an accused recorded by a Magistrate under Section 164 Criminal Procedure Code
A.Shall be signed
by him
B.Shall be signed
by him
C.Shall not be
signed by the Magistrate
D.Shall be attested
by a witness
Answer: Option A
98.
The amended S.
2, S. 24, S. 26 of Criminal Procedure Code came into effect in:
A.31st December,
2009
B.30th November,
2009
C.20th October,
2009
D.28th September,
2009
Answer: Option A
99. A Metropolitan
Magistrate can award sentence of imprisonment in default of payment of fine
A.Equal to the
term of imprisonment which he is competent to inflict as substantive punishment
B.Not exceeding
half of the term of imprisonment which he is competent to inflict as substantive
sentence
C.Not exceeding
one-third of the term of imprisonment which he is competent to inflict as substantive
sentence
D.Not exceeding
one-fourth of the term of imprisonment which he is competent to inflict as substantive
sentence
Answer: Option D
100.
A person who is
required merely to produce a document(s)/thing under section 91 of Criminal Procedure
Code
A.Has to attend
personally to produce the document(s)/thing
B.Can cause the
document(s)/thing to be produced in the Court
C.Either attend
personally or cause the document(s)/thing produced in the Court
D.Only A and not
B or C
Answer: Option C
Which of the following requires State Government to act after consultation with
Central Government in certain cases?
A.Section 282 Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 435 Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 413 Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 415 Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option B
2.
In which one of the following cases, the Supreme Court has recently
laid down that registration of First information Report (FIR) in cognizable offences
is mandatory?
A.D. K. Basu v. State of West Bengal
B.Lalita Kumari v. Government of Uttar Pradesh
C.Madhu Bala v. Suresh Kumar
D.Sakiri Vasu v. State of Uttar Pradesh
Answer: Option B
3.
What is the maximum period an Executive Magistrate may authorize the
detention of an accused in custody?
A.Not exceeding 24 hours
B.Not exceeding 3 days
C.Not exceeding 7 days
D.Not exceeding 15 days
Answer: Option C
4.
Under section 164 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973-
A.Only the statement of a person produced by the police or investigations
agencies can be recorded
B.Statement of the person approaching the Magistrate independently
can be recorded
C.The statement made need not be voluntary
D.The police officer is authorised to record the statement
Answer: Option A
5.
Under Section 125 of Criminal Procedure Code
A.A daughter can be asked to maintain her father
B.A father can be asked to maintain his minor child
C.A son can be asked to maintain his father
D.All of the above
Answer: Option D
6.
An order for custody and disposal of property passed under Section
451 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 is:
A.An interlocutory order
B.A final order
C.A directory order
D.A temporary order
Answer: Option A
7.
Which one of the following Sections of Code of Criminal Procedure 1973
deals with High Courts' power of revision?
A.Section 395
B.Section 401
C.Section 399
D.Section 396
Answer: Option B
8.
Who does confirm the sentence of death passed by the court of session?
A.High Court
B.Supreme Court
C.Governor of State
D.President of India
Answer: Option A
9.
By which provision of Criminal Procedure Code 1973 the High Court has
inherent powers?
A.Section 474
B.Section 480
C.Section 481
D.Section 482
Answer: Option D
10.
If any court has reason to believe that a person against whom a warrant
is issued is absconding or concealing himself, the court may issue a proclamation.
The person above mentioned should be
A.Accused
B.Witness
C.Any person
D.Any of above
Answer: Option D
11.
Under which Section
of Criminal Procedure Code addition or alteration of charge has been provided?
A.Section 214
B.Section 215
C.Section 216
D.Section 218
Answer: Option C
12.
The "protection
against double jeopardy" is contained in which Section of Criminal Procedure
Code
A.Section 302
B.Section 300
C.Section 308
D.Section 304
Answer: Option B
13.
Section 162 of
Criminal Procedure Code prohibits a statement from being used in evidence, made
in the course of
A.Inquiry
B.Investigation
C.Trial
D.Either A or B
Answer: Option B
14.
Section 25A was
inserted in Criminal Procedure Code by which of the following Amendment Act?
A.Criminal Procedure
Code Amendment Act, 2008
B.Criminal Procedure
Code Amendment Act, 2005
C.Criminal Procedure
Code Amendment Act, 2009
D.Criminal Procedure
Code Amendment Act, 1978
Answer: Option B
15.
In case of cognizable
offence, police has power to:
A.Arrest only with
warrants but to investigate without court order
B.Arrest without
warrants and to investigate without court order
C.Arrest without
warrants but to investigate only after court order
D.Arrest only with
warrants and to Investigate after court order
E.None of these
Answer: Option B
16.
Power to grant
Anticipatory bail can be exercised by
A.High Court
B.Court of sessions
C.Chief Judicial
Magistrate
D.High Court and
Court of Sessions both
Answer: Option D
17.
Find out the incorrect
statement:
A.Every Court of
Session shall be presided over by a Judge to be appointed by the State Government
B.In every State,
the classes of Criminal Courts shall include Executive Magistrates
C.The presiding
officers of the Courts of Judicial Magistrates shall be appointed by the High Court
D.Every Chief Judicial
Magistrate shall be subordinate to the Session Judge; and every other Judicial Magistrate
shall, subject to the general control of the Session Judge, be subordinate to the
Chief Judicial Magistrate
Answer: Option A
18.
Under Section 145
of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a dispute on immovable property,
the executive magistrate prior to passing his orders as regards to possession over
such property which one of the following periods he takes into consideration?
A.One month
B.Two months
C.Four months
D.Six months
Answer: Option B
19.
Who amongst the
following is not competent under section 92 of Criminal Procedure Code to order
the postal or telegraph authority to deliver the document(s)/thing
A.District Magistrate
B.Judicial Magistrate
C.Metropolitan
Magistrate
D.None of the above
Answer: Option B
20.
A Magistrate has
power to deal with urgent cases of apprehended danger or nuisance under
A.Section 133,
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 144,
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 145,
Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 107,
Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option B
Section 197 of Criminal Procedure Code provides protection from prosecution to which
of the following?
A.Private individuals
B.Employees of
Public Sector Undertaking
C.Judge
D.None of the above
Answer: Option C
22.
Under section 456
of Criminal Procedure Code
A.Possession of
an immoveable property cannot be restored at all and a person has to resort to civil
court
B.Possession of
an immoveable property can be restored only in case the person is convicted
C.Possession of
an immoveable property can be restored even in case of the person is acquitted
D.Possession of
an immoveable property can be restored in case of conviction even though the findings
of the civil court are in favour of the person convicted
Answer: Option B
23.
Which one of the
following statements is not correct?
Anticipatory bail may be granted
A.Subject to the
limitations imposed by section 437
B.On making out
a special case
C.On possibility
of accusation of non-bailable offence
D.Where a case
has been registered against the petitioner
Answer: Option C
24.
Joining of two
or more independent and respectable inhabitants of the locality In which the place
is to be searched is the mandate under
A.Section 100(1)
of Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 100(2)
of Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 100(3)
of Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 100(4)
of Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option D
25.
Which one of the
following combinations are correctly matched?
1. Anticipatory Bail ⇔ Section 438, Criminal
Procedure Code
2. Summary Dismissal of Appeal ⇔ Section 384, Criminal Procedure Code
3. Reference to High Court ⇔ Section 394, Criminal Procedure Code
4. Compounding of Offences ⇔ Section 320, Criminal Procedure Code
A.1, 2, and 3
B.1, 3 and 4
C.1, 2 and 4
D.2, 3 and 4
Answer: Option C
26.
A' is accused of
theft on the occasion and of causing grievous hurt on another occasion. A must be:
A.Charged separately
for theft and for causing grievous hurt
B.Charged jointly
for theft and causing grievous hurt
C.Tried jointly
for theft and for causing grievous hurt
D.Charged jointly
for theft and for causing grievous hurt but tried separately for those two offences
Answer: Option A
27.
Who out to the
following may investigate a cognizable case even without the order of the Magistrate?
A.Superintendent
of Police
B.Deputy Inspector
General of Police
C.Deputy Superintendent
of Police
D.Incharge of Police
Station
Answer: Option D
28.
Which one of the
following sections of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 deals with the provision
that no appeal lies in petty cases?
A.Section 376
B.Section 377
C.Section 375
D.Section 378
Answer: Option A
29.
What is the maximum
sentence of imprisonment which can be passed on conviction in a summary trial under
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973?
A.15 days
B.30 days
C.Two months
D.Three months
E.None of the above
Answer: Option D
30.
Recording of pre-summoning
evidence may be dispensed with under section 200 Criminal Procedure Code:
A.If the complaint
is supported by the affidavit of the complainant
B.If the complaint
is made in writing by a public servant in the discharge of his official duties
C.It the complainant
is a senior citizen
D.All the above
Answer: Option B
If a series of acts are so connected together as to form the same transaction, and
more than one offence is committed by the same person:
A.He shall be charged
and tried separately for every such offence
B.He shall be charged
with every such offence and tried at one trial for all the offences
C.Some of the offences
may be clubbed and tried at one trial
D.All of the above
Answer: Option B
32.
In which of the
following cases will the provisions of sec. 197 of the Code of Criminal Procedure,
1973 apply?
A.A Magistrate
writing a letter to the District Judge that an advocate is "rowdy", "a
big gambler", "a mischievous element"
B.Block Development
Officer lodging a First information Report (FIR) against the Sarpanch and Secretary
of a Gram Panchayat under section 409 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code
C.A complaint against
the personnel at the BSF alleging that illegal gratification of Rs. 10,000 was demanded
from the complainant and, on his refusal to pay, his shop was ransacked and goods
taken away
D.A Judge charged
with using defamatory language to a witness during a trial of a suit
Answer: Option D
33.
Consider the following
statements:
1. The words in section 145 are mandatory
2. The words in section 145 are discretionary
3. The proceedings under section 107 can be converted under section 145
4. The proceedings under section 107 cannot be converted under section 145.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A.1 and 2
B.2 and 3
C.1 and 3
D.3 and 4
Answer: Option C
34.
Under the Code
of Criminal Procedure, 1973 the classification of compoundable and non-compoundable
offences has been provided
A.In the First
Schedule
B.In the Second
Schedule
C.In Section 320
Criminal Procedure Code
D.In Section 321
Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option C
35.
Which of the following
Sections of the Criminal Procedure Code, relates to release of offenders on probation
of good conduct?
A.Section 260
B.Section 350
C.Section 356
D.Section 360
Answer: Option D
36.
Under Criminal
Procedure Code, for which offence it is mandatory for all Government and private
hospitals to provide first aid to the victim and inform the police of such incident-
A.Section 326A
Indian Penal Code
B.Section 376A
Indian Penal Code
C.Section 376C
Indian Penal Code
D.All of them
Answer: Option D
37.
When investigation
is not completed within the prescribed period of 90 days or 60 days, as the case
may be and accused is in custody, on expiry of the said period, if he is prepared
to and does furnished bail, the accused is entitled to be:
A.Discharged
B.Acquitted
C.Released on bail
by the investigation officer
D.Released on bail
by the concerning Magistrate
Answer: Option D
38.
How are the summons
served?
A.By a police officer
B.By an officer
of the court
C.By any authorised
public servant
D.By any of the
above
Answer: Option D
39.
X' files a private
complaint in the Court of the Magistrate. During the course of the enquiry it transpired
that the Police is also investigating into the same subject matter. The Magistrate
in such a case shall:
A.Continue with
the complaint case and record the statement of the witnesses
B.Call for a report
from the police officer
C.Stay the proceedings
of such enquiry or trial and call for a report on the matter from the police officer
conducting the investigation
D.Dismiss the complaint
Answer: Option C
40.
Who can frame the
'charge' according to the Criminal Procedure Code?
A.Court
B.Public Prosecutor
C.Office-in-charge
of the concerned police station
D.All of these
Answer: Option A
1.
According to the
Lalitha Kumari judgment, while ensuring and protecting the rights of the accused
and the complainant, a preliminary inquiry should be made time bound and in any
case it should not exceed . . . . . . . . Days.
A.2
B.3
C.5
D.7
Answer: Option D
42.
The Supreme Court
in 2015 had laid down that an amendment to a criminal complaint to cure a simple
infirmity curable by means of a formal amendment not causing any prejudice to the
other side is permissible even though there is no specific provision in the Code
of Criminal Procedure to amend a complaint filed under Code of Criminal procedure
in the case of:
A.CREF Finance
Ltd. v. Shree Shanthi Homes (P) Ltd.
B.Devarapalli Lakshminarayana
Reddy v. V. Narayana Reddy
C.S. R. Sukumar
v. S. Sunaad Raghuram
D.None of the above
Answer: Option C
43.
Which of the following
sections of the Code of Criminal Procedure provides an accused the right to be defended
by a pleader of his choice?
A.Section 304
B.Section 303
C.Section 302
D.Section 306
Answer: Option B
44.
The Criminal Procedure
Code does not have a provision regarding
A.Reference
B.Review
C.Revision
D.All of the above
Answer: Option B
45.
By Criminal Law
(Amendment) Act, 2013, Section 309 of the Code of Criminal Procedure had been amended
to provide that:
A.Trial of an offence
under Section 376, 376-A, 376-B, 376-C and 376-D of Indian Penal Code shall be completed
within a period of 02 months from the date of filing of the charge-sheet
B.Trial of an offence
under Section 376, 376-A, 376-B, 376-C and 376-D of Indian Penal Code shall be completed
within a period of 03 months from the date of filing of the charge-sheet
C.Trial of an offence
under Section 376, 376-A, 376-B, 376-C and 376-D of Indian Penal Code shall be completed
within a period of 06 months from the date of filing of the charge-sheet
D.Trial of an offence
under Section 376, 376-A, 376-B, 376-C and 376-D of Indian Penal Code shall be completed
within a period of one year from the date of filing of the charge-sheet
Answer: Option A
46.
Under Section 320(1)
Criminal Procedure Code for fraudulent removal or concealment of property, etc.,
to prevent distribution among creditors, which section of Indian Penal Code is applicable?
A.420
B.421
C.424
D.425
Answer: Option B
47.
The Magistrate
has convicted 'A' for the offence of having cheated a number of investors in the
sum of Rs. 10 crores. The Magistrate is of the opinion that the gravity of the offence
a sentence to undergo imprisonment in excess of 3 years to be imposed. The sentence
is excess of 3 years can be imposed by:
A.The Magistrate
after putting the accused to notice
B.By the Court
of Sessions to whom the Magistrate must refer the matter to
C.The court of
the ACMM/CMM to whom the matter is to be referred to
D.By the Court
of Sessions after notice to the accused
Answer: Option C
48.
Under the provisions
of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 for taking cognizance of an offence-
A.Judicial application
of mind by the Magistrate is not needed
B.It is not open
to the court to analyse the evidence produced
C.Is an area exclusively
within the domain of the Magistrate and the Officer-in-charge of the case
D.The offence must
be committed within the territorial jurisdiction of a first class judicial Magistrate
Answer: Option B
49.
Which one of the
following is not correctly matched?
A.Conditional order
for removal of nuisance ⇔ Section 133
B.Procedure where
existence of public right is denied ⇔ Section 137
C.Dispute concerning
right of use of land or water ⇔ Section 147
D.Power to issue
order in urgent cases of nuisance or apprehended danger ⇔ Section 145
Answer: Option D
50.
The Court of Magistrate
of the First Class may pass a sentence of imprisonment for a term:
A.Not exceeding
three years or a fine not exceeding Rs. 10,000
B.Not exceeding
one year or a fine not exceeding Rs. 5,000
C.Not exceeding
three years or a fine not exceeding Rs. 5,000
D.Not exceeding
seven years or a fine prescribed under the Code
Answer: Option A
When the Magistrate may, in his discretion, discharge the accused?
A.At any time before
the charge has been framed and the complainant is absent on any day fixed for the
hearing of the case
B.Offence is lawfully
compounded or is not a cognizable offence
C.Both at any time
before the charge has been framed and the complainant is absent on any day fixed
for the hearing of the case and offence is lawfully compounded or is not a cognizable
offence
D.At any time after
the charge has been framed with respect to cognizable and compoundable offence
Answer: Option C
52.
Assertion (A): Where an accused person has pleaded
guilty and has been convicted on such plea, there shall be no appeal.
Reason
(R): A person who deliberately pleads guilty cannot be aggrieved
by being convicted.
Select the correct answer:
A.Both A and R
are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B.Both A and R
are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
C.A is true, but
R is false
D.A is false, but
R is true
Answer: Option A
53.
Who may claim for
maintenance under Section 125 of Criminal Procedure Code?
A.Wife who has
her own source of income
B.Illegitimate
minor child
C.Stepson or daughter
D.Brother and sister
Answer: Option B
54.
If the evidence
is available about a person who appears to have committed an offence but his name
is not mentioned in the charge-sheet as accused
A.His name can
be added by the Judicial Magistrate/Sessions Court
B.His name cannot
be added at this stage
C.His name can
be added by the High Court
D.His name can
be added by the Supreme Court
Answer: Option A
55.
Who among the following
is competent to set aside a declaration of forfeiture of certain publications under
Section 95 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973?
A.Magistrate issuing
the search warrant
B.Chief Judicial
Magistrate or Chief Metropolitan Magistrate
C.Court of Sessions
D.High Court
Answer: Option D
56.
Criminal Procedure
Code: An order of restoration of abducted female to her liberty shall be made by
A.Only District
Magistrate
B.Only Sub-Divisional
Magistrate
C.Only Magistrate
of the First Class
D.District Magistrate,
Sub-Divisional Magistrate or Magistrate of the First Class
Answer: Option D
57.
Statement of an
accused can be recorded on oath:
A.Is not a correct
statement of law
B.Under Section
315 Code of Criminal Procedure
C.Under Section
313 Code of Criminal Procedure
D.Under Section
391 Code of Criminal Procedure
Answer: Option B
58.
Which of the following
statements are true under section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973?
A.The section ceases
to operate when the relationship of marriage or paternity is denied
B.The order of
maintenance passed under this section in the favour of wife will cease to be operative
if she resumes cohabitation
C.An order made
under this section can be enforced against a person even if she/he resides outside
the jurisdiction of the Court
D.Under this section
husband can claim maintenance from her wife
Answer: Option C
59.
Which of the following
courts can set aside or modify the conditions imposed by a Magistrate when granting
bail?
A.High Court or
Court of Sessions under Section 439, Criminal Procedure Code
B.High Court under
Section 482, Criminal Procedure Code
C.Sessions Court
under Section 465, Criminal Procedure Code
D.Court of Sessions
under Section 438, Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option A
60.
As per the provisions
of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, an arrested person may be sent to judicial
or police custody, as the case may be, by the
A.Sessions Court
B.Magistrate Second
Class if empowered by the State
C.Magistrate Second
Class if empowered by the High Court
D.None of the above
Answer: Option C
The Victim Compensation Scheme under Section 357A was incorporated in . . . . .
. . .
A.2004
B.2005
C.2009
D.2012
Answer: Option C
62.
Continuation of
investigation, in a summons case triable by a Magistrate, beyond the period of six
months, from the date of arrest of the accused, without the previous permission
of the Magistrate
A.Shall render
the entire investigation vitiated bad and the accused is liable to be discharged
B.Shall not render
the entire investigation bad but the accused is liable to be discharged
C.Shall not render
the entire investigation bad, but the prosecution can not rely on the investigation
so carried out and the evidence so collected shall not be admissible
D.Either A or B
Answer: Option C
63.
Compounding of
an offence will result in-
A.Acquittal
B.Discharge
C.Compromise
D.Conviction
Answer: Option A
64.
Under the provisions
of section 145 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 the Magistrate-
A.Need not go into
the question of title, but must concern himself with the question of possession
B.Need not go into
the question of possession but must restrict himself with the question of title
C.Need not go into
question of title or possession
D.Must concern
himself with both questions of title and possession
Answer: Option A
65.
Criminal Procedure
Code: The Trial relates to an offence under section 376 Indian Penal Code shall
as far as possible be completed within a period of
A.Two months from
the date of filing of the charge sheet
B.Six months from
the date of filing of the charge sheet
C.One year from
the date of filing of the charge sheet
D.None of these
Answer: Option A
66.
In which case did
the Supreme Court first hold that the right of a victim to file an appeal under
the proviso to Section 372 of the Code of Criminal Procedure is available against
orders of acquittal rendered after 31st December, 2009 and that for exercising such
right no leave to appeal is required to be sought?
A.Naval Kishore
Mishra v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors.
B.Malikarjun Kodagali
v. State of Karnataka
C.Roopendra Singh
v. State of Tripura
D.Satya Pal' Singh
v. State of Madhya Pradesh
Answer: Option B
67.
Which of the following
is true of a complaint?
A.It need not contain
all the details
B.It has no prescribed
format
C.Nomenclature
is immaterial
D.All of them
Answer: Option D
68.
Under Section 159
of Criminal Procedure Code, the Magistrate has the power to
A.Depute any Magistrate
subordinate to him to hold a preliminary inquiry
B.Direct-investigation
by the police
C.Either A or B
D.Only B and not
A
Answer: Option C
69.
In which of the
following cases it was held that a person has a right to protection under Section
161(2) of Criminal Procedure Code against questions, the answers of which would
have a tendency to a criminal charge?
A.Nandini Satpathy
v. P. L. Dani
B.Gian Singh v.
State
C.Rupan Deol Bajaj
v. K. P. S. Gill
D.R. K. Dalmia
v. Delhi Administration
Answer: Option A
70.
An accused can
be examined as a witness for the defence and give evidence in a trial under Section
315 Criminal Procedure Code only where:
A.The accused makes
an oral request that he be examined as a witness
B.Both the accused
and his counsel make an oral request that the accused be examined as a witness
C.The accused himself
makes a written request that he be examined as a witness
D.When the court
feels that there is substantial evidence against the accused and therefore the accused
must lead evidence
Answer: Option C
1.
If the person who
is competent to compound offence is dead, the compounding
A.Cannot be done
B.Can be done by
the legal representative of the deceased without the permission of the court
C.Can be done by
the legal representative of the deceased only with the permission of the court
D.None of these
Answer: Option C
72.
Who of the following
cannot claim maintenance under Section 125(4) of the Criminal Procedure Code?
A.Wife living in
adultery
B.Wife living separately
by mutual consent
C.Both A and B
D.Either A or B
Answer: Option C
73.
The procedure for
trial before a Court of Sessions is provided under sections
A.260 to 265 Criminal
Procedure Code
B.238 to 250 Criminal
Procedure Code
C.251 to 259 Criminal
Procedure Code
D.225 to 237 Criminal
Procedure Code
Answer: Option D
74.
Police diary in
an investigation is necessary under
A.Section 171 Criminal
Procedure Code
B.Section 172 Criminal
Procedure Code
C.Section 173 Criminal
Procedure Code
D.Section 174 Criminal
Procedure Code
Answer: Option B
75.
In Madhya Pradesh
offence under section 435 of Indian Penal Code is triable by which Court?
A.Any judicial
magistrate
B.Court of session
C.Chief judicial
magistrate
D.Judicial magistrate
of the first class
Answer: Option B
76.
If the offence
is punishable with imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year, the period of
limitation for taking cognizance shall be:
A.Six months
B.One year
C.Two years
D.Three years
Answer: Option B
77.
The person seeking
suspension of conviction should specifically draw the attention of the Appellate
Court to the consequences that may arise, if the conviction is not stayed as held
by the Supreme Court in
A.Navjot Singh
Sidhu v. State of Punjab, AIR 2007 SC 1003
B.P. V. George
v. State of Kerala, AIR 2007 SC 10334
C.Sheo Prasad Bhor
v. State of Assam, AIR 2007 SC 918
D.Kuldip Nayar
v. Union of India, (2006) 7 SCC 1
Answer: Option A
78.
A warrant case
does not mean:
A.An offence punishable
with death
B.An offence punishable
for a term exceeding one year
C.An offence punishable
with life imprisonment
D.An offence punishable
with imprisonment for a term exceeding two years
Answer: Option B
79.
In which of the
following cases have the rights of arrested person been enumerated by the Supreme
Court?
A.D. K. Basu v.
State of West Bengal
B.Maneka Gandhi
v. Union of India
C.Thakur Ram v.
State of Bihar
D.ADM Jabalpur
v. Union of India
Answer: Option A
80.
On an application
made by a person apprehending arrest on an accusation of having committed a non-bailable
offence the High Court or the Court of Sessions may under Section 438 Criminal Procedure
Code give the direction that:
A.He shall not
be arrested till further order
B.He shall be released
on bail without taking him into custody
C.In the event
of such arrest he shall be released on bail
D.In the event
of such arrest he shall be released on bail three days after the arrest
Answer: Option C
A Metropolitan Magistrate sentenced an accused of theft for three months simple
imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 200/-. Accused can file an appeal against such judgment
in:
A.The Court of
Sessions
B.The High Court
C.The Court of
Chief Metropolitan Magistrate
D.No appeal can
be filed
Answer: Option D
82.
Under the provisions
of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, a magistrate's power to make a conditional
order for removal of public nuisance-
A.Cannot be exercised
on mere receipt of police report
B.Cannot be exercised
ex-parte i.e without giving the concerned parties opportunity to be heard
C.Cannot be exercised
to order the person concerned to repair the damage done by him
D.Can be exercised
to settle private disputes between different sections of the public
Answer: Option C
83.
In which of the
following cases, the Supreme Court laid down the principles of granting Anticipatory
Bail?
A.Gurbaksh Singh
v. State of Punjab
B.Indira Gandhi
v. Delhi Administration
C.Maneka Gandhi
v. Delhi Administration
D.Lalu Yadav v.
State of Bihar
Answer: Option A
84.
Investigations
under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973-
A.Can be done even
without registering a case
B.Issuance of show
case notice to the investigation agency by the High Court means that further investigation
cannot be done
C.Should always
include scientific evidence in form of finger prints, DNA etc.
D.Ordinarily investigation
is undertaken by a police officer on information, the receipt of information is
not a condition precedent for investigation
Answer: Option D
85.
In a non-cognizable
case, investigation made by the police, without order of the Magistrate under section
155(2) of Criminal Procedure Code, is an
A.Illegality not
curable under section 460 of Criminal Procedure Code
B.Irregularity
curable under section 460 of Criminal Procedure Code
C.Illegality, but
the Magistrate can proceed on the report if so desires and can be validated subsequently
D.Irregularly and
the Magistrate has to proceed on the report submitted
Answer: Option A
86.
Under Criminal
Procedure Code, 1973 who can file an application for plea bargaining?
A.The Public Prosecutor
B.The Investigating
Officer
C.The Victim of
the Offence
D.The Accused of
the Offence
Answer: Option D
87.
State Government
may, by notification declare any area to be a metropolitan area for the purposes
of the Code of Criminal Procedure whose population exceeds-
A.Ten lakhs
B.Five lakhs
C.Seven lakhs
D.Three lakhs
Answer: Option A
88.
Which of the following
deals with the procedure for hearing appeals not dismissed summarily?
A.Section 385 Criminal
Procedure Code
B.Section 287 Criminal
Procedure Code
C.Section 598 Criminal
Procedure Code
D.Section 689 Criminal
Procedure Code
Answer: Option A
89.
Provision regarding
anticipatory bail is given in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 under:
A.Section 439
B.Section 438
C.Section 437
D.Section 436
Answer: Option B
90.
Any dispute relating
to possession of immovable property is decided by
A.Judicial Magistrate
B.Executive Magistrate
C.Either by Executive
Magistrate or by Judicial Magistrate
D.Neither by Executive
Magistrate nor by Judicial Magistrate
Answer: Option C
91.
Under the provisions
of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 order in urgent cases of nuisance or apprehended
danger-
A.Cannot be issued
ex parte
B.Cannot be issued
for a period exceeding two months
C.Cannot impose
any restriction to carry on trade
D.Is not amendable
to writ jurisdiction
Answer: Option B
92.
Discharge of offender
on submission of apology is covered under:
A.Section 339 Criminal
Procedure Code
B.Section 348 Criminal
Procedure Code
C.Section 388 Criminal
Procedure Code
D.Section 458 Criminal
Procedure Code
Answer: Option B
93.
Who among the following
is not empowered to tender pardon to accomplice under Section 306 of the Code of
Criminal Procedure?
A.Metropolitan
Magistrate
B.Magistrate of
Second Class
C.Chief Judicial
Magistrate
D.Magistrate of
the First Class
Answer: Option B
94.
When the inquiry
or trial relates to an offence committed under Section 376, Criminal Procedure Code,
the inquiry or trial shall be concluded within a period of
A.4 weeks after
the filling of charge-sheet
B.8 weeks after
the filing of charge-sheet
C.2 months after
the filing of charge-sheet
D.4 months after
the filing of charge-sheet
Answer: Option C
95.
Power of taking
cognizance of offence by a Magistrate of First class or second class is provided
A.Under Section
173 of Criminal Procedure Code
B.Under Section
190 of Criminal Procedure Code
C.Under Section
190 of Indian Penal Code
D.None of the above
Answer: Option B
96.
Which of the following
is true Section 82 Criminal Procedure Code?
A.Mention of lesser
period than that required under the section will make the proclamation ineffective
and the defect is not under curable under Section 455 Criminal Procedure Code
B.Mention of lesser
period than that required under the section will make the proclamation ineffective
and the defect is not under curable under Section 465 Criminal Procedure Code
C.Mention of lesser
period than that required under the section will make the proclamation ineffective
and the defect is not under curable under Section 475 Criminal Procedure Code
D.Mention of lesser
period than that required under the section will make the proclamation ineffective
and the defect is not under curable under Section 485 Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option B
97.
A and B have a
dispute over the ownership of a particular bag found in an auditorium. The dispute
changed into an altercation and A came to blows, thus injuring B. The police intends
to record an First information Report (FIR) for voluntarily causing hurt and arrest
A. Which of these is true
A.A cannot be charged
because B was equally at fault
B.B must arrest
a person and hand him over to the police
C.A may be arrested
by the police without the magistrate's warrant
D.A may be arrested
by the police with a magistrate's warrant only
Answer: Option C
98.
During investigation
of an offence of committing rape, medical examination of the alleged victim may
be done:
A.Only on the order
of a magistrate
B.Necessarily on
the request of concerned investigation officer, if he deems it fit
C.After the investigation
officer obtains permission of his Superintendent of Police
D.With the consent
of such woman victim or of any person competent to give such consent on her behalf
Answer: Option D
99.
Where court has
no knowledge about the document or thing to be in the possession of any person?
Whether the court can issue search warrant in such condition:
A.No
B.Only in such
condition when it is known about the specific article
C.Yes
D.When specific
place or person is specified
Answer: Option C
100.
Where two Courts,
subordinate to two different High Courts, have taken the cognizance of the same
offence, a question related to which of the subordinate Court can inquire or try
into the offence shall be directed by:
A.Parties concerned
B.Sessions Court
of the two Subordinate Courts
C.The High Court,
within whose appellate jurisdiction the proceeding were first commenced
D.The Supreme Court
Answer: Option C
The maxim "Nemo debet bis vexari pro eadem causa" finds place in which
of the following section of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973?
A.Section 299
B.Section 300
C.Section 301
D.None of the above
Answer: Option B
2.
Appeals from convictions is dealt under:
A.Section 286 Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 374 Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 388 Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 489 Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option B
3.
When information regarding commission of a non-cognizable offence is
given to an officer in-charge of a police station, he shall
A.Record the information, register a case and forward a report to the
Magistrate
B.Record the information and forward it to the Magistrate
C.Refer him to the Magistrate
D.None of the above
Answer: Option D
4.
An appeal under section 374 of the code of the criminal procedure 1973
is filed by-
A.Convicted person
B.Public prosecutor
C.District magistrate
D.State government
Answer: Option A
5.
What is the period of limitation prescribed for taking cognizance of
an offence which is punishable with imprisonment for a term exceeding three years?
A.Three years
B.Five years
C.Seven years
D.No limitation
Answer: Option D
6.
Which one of the following statements is correct?
On submission of death sentence for confirmation to the High Court, the confirmation
of death sentence or any new sentence, or order shall be made passed and signed
by at least
A.One judge
B.Two judges
C.Three judges
D.Full bench
Answer: Option B
7.
An Assistant Session Judge is appointed by
A.State Government
B.State Public Service Commission
C.Session Judge
D.High Court of the concerned State
Answer: Option D
8.
In . . . . . . . . , Supreme Court bench of Justices Dipak Misra and
Prafulla C. Pant observed "any kind of liberal approach or thought of mediation
in this regard (between rape victim and the accused) is thoroughly and completely
sans legal permissibility."
A.State of Madhya Pradesh v. Madanlal
B.ABC v. NCT of Delhi
C.State v. Manohar Singh
D.State v. Hariharan
Answer: Option A
9.
A summon issued by a Court must be in:
A.Writing
B.Duplicate
C.Signed by the presiding officer of the Court or other officer as
directed by the High Court
D.All the above
Answer: Option D
10.
A' is charged with the offence of causing simple hurt 'A' pleads guilty
to the charge before the Metropolitan Magistrate and is accordingly convicted for
the said offence and sentenced to imprisonment for one year. 'A' can file an appeal
A.Against the order of conviction and sentence in the Court of Sessions
B.Against the order of conviction and sentence in the High Court
C.Against the extent or legality of sentence in the Court of Sessions
D.All these
Answer: Option C
11.
What is true about
Criminal Procedure Code in respect of the offences by criminals other than the offences
under Indian Penal Code:
A.Criminal Procedure
Code cannot be followed
B.Criminal Procedure
Code can be followed only against offences under Indian Penal Code
C.Criminal Procedure
Code can be followed as it is uniform procedural law in criminal proceedings
D.Criminal Laws
other than Indian Penal Code have their own procedural application
Answer: Option C
12.
Amount of maintenance
under section 125 of Criminal Procedure Code is
A.Limited to Rs.
500 per month
B.Limited to Rs.
1000 per month
C.Limited to Rs.
5000 per month
D.Without any limit
Answer: Option D
13.
The general rule
is that every offence shall ordinarily be inquired into and tried by a Court within
whose local jurisdiction
A.It was reported
B.It was committed
C.The accused resides
D.All of the above
Answer: Option B
14.
On a declaration
of forfeiture of a book by the State Government under Section 95 of the Code of
Criminal Procedure, the application to set aside lies to the:
A.District Magistrate
B.Chief Judicial
Magistrate
C.District and
Sessions Judge
D.High Court
Answer: Option D
15.
Investigation,
under the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973, is conducted by:
A.The police only
B.Both the police
and the court
C.The court only
D.The police under
the discretions of the Session's Court or the High Court
Answer: Option A
16.
Which Section of
The Criminal Procedure Code restricts the court of session from taking cognizance
of any offence as a court of original jurisdiction unless the case has been committed
to it by a magistrate?
A.Section 193
B.Section 194
C.Section 195
D.Section 196
Answer: Option A
17.
It is mandatory
to record pre summoning evidence in:
A.All private complaints
triable as warrant cases including complaints made by public servants acting or
purporting to act in discharge of his official duties
B.All private complaints
triable as summon cases including complaints made by public servants acting or purporting
to act in discharge of his official duties
C.All private complaints,
triable either as warrants or summons case made by a private person, or a public
servant acting or purporting to act in discharge of his official duties
D.All private complaints
except where complaint is made by a public servant acting or purporting to act in
discharge of his official duties
Answer: Option D
18.
In which among
the following cases the Supreme Court held that High Court cannot directly entertain
bail application of POTA accused without its refusal by special court?
A.State of Gujarat
v. Shalimbhai Abdul Gaffar Shaikh
B.State of Maharashtra
v. S. K. Dhinde
C.State of Gujarat
v. Santosh Kumar
D.State of Uttar
Pradesh v. S. N. Srivastava
Answer: Option A
19.
If the offence
is punishable with fine only the period of limitation for taking cognizance of it
shall be:
A.Three months
B.Six months
C.One year
D.Three years
Answer: Option B
20.
Guarantees of which
Article of the Constitution of India is violated by Section 95 Criminal Procedure
Code?
A.Article 19 (1)
(a) of the Constitution of India
21.
Which of the following
is true about investigation?
A.Collection of
evidence
B.Conducted by
a police officer or a person enjoying the powers of a police officer
C.Authorised by
a Magistrate in his behalf or a person in authority
D.All of them
Answer: Option D
22.
Every person aware
of the commission of an offence punishable under following Section is bound to give
information thereof to the nearest Magistrate or Police Officer
A.Section 498A
of the Indian Penal Code
B.Section 302 of
the Indian Penal Code
C.Section 324 of
the Indian Penal Code
D.Section 448 of
the Indian Penal Code
Answer: Option B
23.
Any court may alter
or add to any charge any time before;
A.The closing of
arguments
B.The judgement
is written
C.The judgment
is pronounced
D.None of the above
Answer: Option C
24.
In which of the
trials hearing of the accused on sentence is not necessary?
A.Trial before
a Court of Session
B.Trial of warrant
cases
C.Trial of summons
cases
D.All of these
Answer: Option C
25.
Which of the following
Sections does not provide for joinder of charges?
A.Section 219
B.Section 221
C.Section 222
D.Section 225
Answer: Option D
26.
Order of disposal
of property at conclusion of trial is passed under
A.Section 451 of
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 452 of
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 457 of
Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 458 of
Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option B
27.
As per the provisions
of the Criminal Procedure Code, offences can be compounded under Section 320 by
the legal guardian of a person
A.Under the age
of 18 years
B.Who is an Idiot
C.Who is Lunatic
D.All the above
Answer: Option D
28.
Who will appoint
the Chief Judicial Magistrate in a district?
A.Governor
B.High Court
C.State Government
D.District Session
Judge
Answer: Option B
29.
Three years period
of limitation is prescribed for taking cognizance of the offence punish able with
imprisonment for a term not exceeding-
A.One year
B.Three years
C.Five years
D.Seven years
Answer: Option B
30.
Under the Scheme
of Criminal Procedure non-cognizable offences are
A.Public wrongs
B.Private wrongs
C.Both public and
private wrongs
D.None of the above
Answer: Option B
31.
In which of the
following cases and order under section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
cannot be made?
A.There exists
a private agreement between the husband and the wife not to claim maintenance
B.Second wife claiming
maintenance for herself
C.Second wife claiming
maintenance for illegitimate children
D.Wife who obtains
a divorce by mutual consent agreeing not to claim maintenance
Answer: Option B
32.
"Section 125
of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 is applicable to all persons irrespective
of their religion." It was laid down in
A.Mohd. Umar Khan
v. Gulshan Begam
B.Mohd. Ahmad Khan
v. Shah Bano Begum
C.Mst. Johra Khatun
v. Mohd. Ibrahim
D.Noor Saba Khatun
v. Mohd. Quasim
Answer: Option B
33.
When does a trial
commence in warrant cases instituted on police report?
A.With issuance
of process against accused
B.With submission
of police report
C.On framing of
formal charge by court
D.On the appearance
of the accused pursuant to process issued by court
Answer: Option C
34.
Magistrate of the
first class passes a sentence of fine of 100 Rupees only, appeal can be made to
A.Sessions Court
B.High Court
C.Chief Judicial
Magistrate Court
D.No appeal can
be made
Answer: Option D
35.
Which provision
under the Code of Criminal procedure, 1973 prescribes the mode of execution of sentence
of death that "The convict the hanged by the neck until he be dead"?
A.Section 413
B.Form No. 42 of
the Second Schedule of the Code
C.Section 416
D.Section 414
Answer: Option B
36.
Which one of the
following Sections of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 authorises to any Police
Officer to arrest any person without an order by a Magistrate and without a warrant?
A.Section 42
B.Section 44
C.Section 43
D.Section 41
Answer: Option D
37.
Every offence shall
ordinarily be enquired into and tried by the court
A.Within whose
local jurisdiction the complainant resides
B.Within whose
local jurisdiction the said offence was committed
C.Within whose
local jurisdiction the accused ordinarily resides
D.Within whose
local jurisdiction witnesses to the said offence reside
Answer: Option B
38.
Which one of the
following parts is not an essential part of the prescribed form of the report made
by a police officer on completion of investigation under Section 173 of the Code
of Criminal Procedure, 1973?
A.The nature of
information
B.The names of
the parties
C.Whether the accused
has been arrested and released on his bond, if so, with or without sureties
D.Whether during
investigation the accused has been provided help of legal counsel, if so, particulars
of the Counsel
Answer: Option D
39.
Under which provision
of Criminal Procedure Code, the Judges or Magistrate is empowered to dispense with
the attendance of an accused?
A.Section 317
B.Section 318
C.Section 316
D.Section 315
Answer: Option A
40.
Form No. 32 of
the Second Schedule of Criminal Procedure Code provides the format for framing of
A.Charges
B.Summons to witness
C.Warrant of execution
of a sentence of death
D.Warrant after
commutation of a sentence
Answer: Option A
41.
What is the maximum
period, under Section 110 of Criminal Procedure Code, for furnishing security prescribed
for keeping good behaviour?
A.6 months
B.1 year
C.2 years
D.3 years
Answer: Option D
42.
Who may order to
prevent apprehended danger or nuisance under the Section 144 of Criminal Procedure
Code?
A.District Magistrate
B.Sub-Divisional
Magistrate
C.Any executive
Magistrate empowered by the State Government
D.All of the above
Answer: Option D
43.
Bail amount fixed
by a magistrate can be reduced by
A.The magistrate
himself
B.The chief judicial
magistrate
C.The High Court
or the Court of Session
D.All of the above
Answer: Option C
44.
Under Section 83(1)(a)
of the Code of Criminal Procedure, the court may order:
A.Proclamation
for person absconding before attaching property
B.Attachment of
property of person absconding after proclamation
C.Proclamation
and attachment simultaneously
D.Proclamation
and attachment by separate order
Answer: Option B
45.
Hearing on sentence
by a Magistrate is required, on conviction
A.In a summons
trial case under Section 255(2) of Criminal Procedure Code
B.In a warrant
trial case under Section 248(2) of Criminal Procedure Code
C.Both A and B
D.Neither A nor
B
Answer: Option B
46.
Which one of the
following is/are correct?
A.A Magistrate
cannot arrest a person
B.A private person
cannot arrest a person
C.A police officer
can arrest a person
D.All of the above
Answer: Option C
47.
The Magistrate
at his discretion can allow the complain-ant to withdraw the complaint and acquit
the accused in case of
A.Warrant case
B.Summons case
C.Both A and B
D.Neither A nor
B
Answer: Option B
48.
Who amongst the
following unable to maintain herself due to physical abnormality cannot claim maintenance
under Section 125 Criminal Procedure Code?
A.Illegitimate
minor unmarried daughter
B.Illegitimate
major married daughter
C.Illegitimate
minor married daughter
D.Illegitimate
major unmarried daughter
Answer: Option B
49.
The execution of
death sentence can be postponed in case of
A.Possibility of
continuation in the Special Court
B.Possibility of
appeal in the Supreme Court and in case of pregnant woman
C.Possibility of
appeal in High Court and not in case of pregnant woman
D.Possibility of
confirmation by the Sessions Court
Answer: Option B
50.
Which of the following
section gives power to issue a warrant in lieu of, cr in addition to, a summons
and under which condition it applies?
A.Section 87 Criminal
Procedure Code; (i) the Court believes that the person summoned has absconded or
will fail to turn up, (ii) where he has without reasonable caused failed to appear
B.Section 88 Criminal
Procedure Code; (i) the Court believes that the person summoned has absconded or
will fail to turn up, (ii) where he has without reasonable caused failed to appear
C.Section 89 Criminal
Procedure Code; (i) the Court believes that the person summoned has absconded or
will fail to turn up, (ii) where he has without reasonable caused failed to appear
D.Section 89 Criminal
Procedure Code; (i) the Court believes that the person summoned has absconded or
will fail to turn up, (ii) where he has without reasonable caused failed to appear
Answer: Option A
Recording of pre-summoning evidence by the Metropolitan Magistrate in a case alleging
cheating may be dispensed with under Section 200 Criminal Procedure Code in which
one of the following cases:
A.The complaint
is made in the form of an affidavit
B.The complaint
is made by a pardanashin lady
C.The Metropolitan
Magistrate is of the opinion that the ends of justice require so
D.The complaint
is made by a public servant in writing and while acting in discharge of his official
duty
Answer: Option D
52.
Criminal Procedure
Code: Which of the following statements is wrong?
A.When a complaint
is dismissed, the court shall record the reasons
B.When an accused
is discharged, the court need not record the reasons
C.When a charge
is framed the court need not record the reasons
D.When cognizance
is taken of an offence, the court need not record the reasons
Answer: Option B
53.
Prosecution for
offences against marriage under Chapter XX of Indian Penal Code
A.Can be launched
by any person through a complaint
B.Can be launched
by any person aggrieved by the offence through a complaint
C.Can be launched
by the police
D.All the above
Answer: Option B
54.
Who can appoint
a police officer as an assistant public prosecutor for courts of Magistrates?
A.Superintendent
of Police
B.District and
Sessions Judge
C.District Magistrate
D.High Court on
the request of the State Government
Answer: Option C
55.
In one trial A
is awarded with the sentence which is not appealable whereas sentence against B
is appealable. Whether A can file an appeal against his sentence?
A.No
B.Only with special
leave
C.Yes
D.There is no such
provision
Answer: Option C
56.
The authorities
under Section 297 of the Code of Criminal Procedure before whom affidavits may be
sworn to be used before any court under the Code of Criminal Procedure may be sworn
or affirmed before
A.Any Judge or
any Judicial or Executive Magistrate
B.Any Commissioner
of Oats appointed by a High Court or Court of Session
C.Any notary appointed
under the Notaries Act, 1952
D.All these
Answer: Option D
57.
Section 482 Criminal
Procedure Code deals with
A.Injunction
B.Arrest of a proclaimed
offender
C.Appellate powers
of High Court
D.Inherent powers
of a High Court
Answer: Option D
58.
Confession is recorded:
A.By the Judicial
Magistrate having jurisdiction only
B.By any Judicial
Magistrate with or without jurisdiction
C.By any police
officer having power of a Magistrate under the law in force
D.By a Magistrate
empowered by the High Court for the purpose
Answer: Option B
59.
A person arrested
should be presented before a Magistrate (excluding time for journey to the court)
within
A.24 hours
B.48 hours
C.72 hours
D.None of the above
Answer: Option A
60.
A minor child claims
maintenance under Section 125 Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 from his father who
is in U. S. A. The Court directed the Magistrate to issue warrant for recovery of
amount of maintenance from concerned parents in U. S. A. through Indian Ambassador
in U. S. A. It was also held by the Court that if father fails to send the amount
of maintenance, then the Magistrate will proceed according to law. This was held
in:
A.Piyal v. Pradeep
Kumar Kamboj, 2000
B.Sargam Bonia
Sreenu v. Kamal, 2000
C.Din Dayal v.
Arun Kumar, 2000
D.Ashok Kumar v.
Kirpal Singh, 2000
Answer: Option A
Which one of the following Sections of Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 provides for
joint trial of several persons?
A.Section 224
B.Section 221
C.Section 222
D.Section 223
Answer: Option D
62.
Section 188 of
Criminal Procedure Code provides for extra-territorial jurisdiction over
A.Indian citizens
B.Non-citizens
C.Foreigners
D.All of the above
Answer: Option D
63.
Anticipatory bail
under section 438 Criminal Procedure Code may be granted by
A.District Magistrate
B.Judicial Magistrate
First Class in petty offences
C.High Court or
court of session
D.Sub-divisional
Magistrate
Answer: Option C
64.
Which one of the
following is true of summons under Section 61 Criminal Procedure Code?
A.It is milder
form of process
B.It is for appearance
C.It is for producing
documents or thing
D.All of them
Answer: Option D
65.
In the context
of section 378(4) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, Kamataka High Court in Sarojamma
Huchegonder v. Eshwarappa held that the right.
A.Under the provision
is a personal right, and can be exercised only by the complainant and not by her
legal representatives
B.Under the provision
is not a personal right and can be exercised by legal representatives
C.Can be exercised
only to clear the name of the accused person
D.Can be delegated
Answer: Option A
66.
Can the statement
of a witness recorded by a police officer under Section 161 (3) of the Code of Criminal
Procedure, 1973 be recorded by audio video electronic means?
A.Yes
B.No
C.Yes, with the
consent of the witness
D.Yes, in the presence
of mediators
Answer: Option A
67.
Under Section 313
of the code, purpose of examination of accused is:
A.To enabling the
accused personally to explain any circumstances appearing in the evidence against
him
B.To enabling to
accused to know his defence
C.To enabling to
accused to know about the charges
D.All of the above
Answer: Option A
68.
A Chief Judicial
Magistrate may pass a sentence of:
A.Imprisonment
for a term not exceeding three years or of fine not exceeding five thousand rupees
or of both
B.Imprisonment
for a term not exceeding three years or of fine not exceeding ten thousand rupees
or of both
C.Imprisonment
for a term not exceeding seven years or of fine not exceeding to any amount or both
D.Imprisonment
for a term not exceeding seven years or of fine not exceeding one lakh rupees or
of both
Answer: Option C
69.
How many offences
of the same kind committed within a year may be charged together?
A.Not exceeding
five
B.Not exceeding
seven
C.Not exceeding
twelve
D.Not exceeding
three
Answer: Option D
70.
If the accused
is not acquitted under Section 232 of Criminal Procedure Code then the court calls
upon him to enter on
A.His defence
B.His counsel
C.His version
D.His statement
Answer: Option A
71.
Generally, leading
questions may be asked even without permission of the Court in
A.Examination in-Chief
B.Cross Examination
C.Re-Examination
D.All of the above
Answer: Option B
72.
Under Section 311
of Criminal Procedure Code a witness can be called
A.On the motion
of the prosecution
B.On the motion
of the defence
C.On its own motion
by the court
D.All these
Answer: Option D
73.
The Power to Remit
Sentence can be exercised by:
A.Supreme Court
B.High Court
C.Appropriate Government
D.President
Answer: Option C
74.
Indicate the correct
statement regarding the rights of an arrestee.
A person arrested without warrant has the right to
1. Be informed of the particulars of the offence for which he is arrested.
2. Have a relative or friend named by him to be informed about his arrest.
3. Have an advocate of his choice remain present throughout interrogation.
4. Be medically examined by a medical officer.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A.1, 2 and 3
B.2, 3 and 4
C.1, 2 and 4
D.1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: Option C
75.
Under section 167
of Criminal Procedure Code an accused person can be remanded to police custody or
judicial custody, the authorisation of such detention
A.Cannot exceed
forteen days at one time
B.Cannot exceed
fifteen days at one time
C.Cannot exceed
ten days at one time
D.Cannot exceed
thirty days at one time
Answer: Option B
76.
Under section 340
of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 the Court can-
1. Move suo motu
3. Not move suo motu
4. Move on the application made by a stranger
5. Move on the application made by one of the parties
A.1 and 3
B.1 and 4
C.2, 3 and 4
D.1, 3 and 4
Answer: Option D
77.
Section 93(3) of
Criminal Procedure Code provides that no Magistrate other than a District Magistrate
or Chief Judicial Magistrate shall issue warrant of search for a document, parcel
or other thing in the custody of postal and telegraph authority. If any Magistrate
not so specified issues such a warrant
A.The search proceedings
shall be void
B.The search proceedings
shall be voidable if challenged, at the instance of person aggrieved
C.Shall remain
valid
D.None of the above
Answer: Option A
78.
Compounding of
offence under the provisions of Criminal Procedure Code results in that criminal
case:
A.Acquittal of
accused
B.Discharge of
accused
C.Acquittal only
if the charges have been framed
D.Discharge only
if the charges have been framed
Answer: Option A
79.
Which one of the
following sentences may be passed by the Court of a Chief Judicial Magistrate?
A.A sentence of
death or of imprisonment for life
B.A sentence of
imprisonment for life or of imprisonment for a term exceeding ten years
C.Any sentence
authorised by law except a sentence of death or of imprisonment for life or of imprisonment
for a term exceeding seven years
D.A sentence of
imprisonment for a term exceeding ten years only
Answer: Option C
80.
On receipt of a
complaint within the meaning of section 2(d) of Criminal Procedure Code, the Magistrate
A.Has the jurisdiction
to conduct an inquiry himself
B.Has the jurisdiction
to direct the police to investigate
C.Both A and B
D.Only B and not
A
Answer: Option C
B.Article 19 (1)
(b) of the Constitution of India
C.Article 19 (1)
(g) of the Constitution of India
D.None of them
Answer: Option D
A memorandum of arrest of an arrested person is required to be signed and attested
by one member of
A.His family and
one of his relatives
B.The locality
and one of his relatives
C.Other locality
and one member of his family
D.His family or
member of the locality, and countersigned by the arrested person
Answer: Option D
82.
Under which section
of Code of Criminal Procedure an accused person can himself be a competent witness
for the defence?
A.Section 311
B.Section 313
C.Section 315
D.Section 319
Answer: Option C
83.
When can a trial
court release an accused on bail under Section 389(3) of Criminal Procedure Code
after conviction?
A.Where accused
is on bail and imprisonment is not exceeding 3 years
B.Where accused
is on bail and imprisonment is not exceeding 5 years
C.Where accused
is on bail and imprisonment is not exceeding 7 years
D.Where offence
is exclusively bailable whether accused is on bail or not
Answer: Option A
84.
Section 124 Criminal
Procedure Code lays down that:
A.When a Magistrate
rejects a surety under section 121 (3), or discharges him under section 123 (10),
he shall cancel the bond and make a fresh order under section 96 or 110 Criminal
Procedure Code
B.When a Magistrate
rejects a surety u/s. 121 (3), or discharges him u/s. 123 (10), he shall cancel
the bond and make a fresh order u/s. 126 or 127 Criminal Procedure Code
C.when a Magistrate
rejects a surety u/s. 121 (3), or discharges him u/s. 123 (10), he shall cancel
the bond and make a fresh order u/s. 206 or 207 Criminal Procedure Code
D.When a Magistrate
rejects a surety u/s. 121 (3) , or discharges him u/s. 123 (10), he shall cancel
the bond and make a fresh order under section 106 or 117 Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option D
85.
Classification
of offences is given in Criminal Procedure Code under
A.Section 320
B.The First Schedule
C.The Second Schedule
D.Section 482
Answer: Option B
86.
Which court has
the power to grant maintenance to wife, children and parents under Criminal Procedure
Code?
A.Session Court
B.Court of Magistrate
1st Class
C.Court of Magistrate
IInd Class
D.Court of Chief
Judicial Magistrate
Answer: Option B
87.
. . . . . . . .
is competent to record the statement or confession under section 164 of Criminal
Procedure Code
A.A police officer
B.A police officer
conferred with powers of special Executive Magistrate
C.An Executive
Magistrate
D.Neither a police
officer nor a police officer conferred with powers of special Executive Magistrate
nor an Executive Magistrate
Answer: Option D
88.
Every person is
under an obligation to give information about the commission of the offence to the
nearest Magistrate or police officer for
A.Offences in Sections
115-120
B.Offences in Sections
121-126
C.Offences in Sections
127-132
D.Offences in Sections
132-140
Answer: Option B
89.
As per the provisions
of the Criminal Procedure Code surety can be sentenced to civil imprisonment in
default of payment of penalty under the surety bond for a maximum period of
A.2 months
B.6 months
C.5 months
D.9 months
Answer: Option B
90.
Who can participate
in plea bargaining (A/c to Section 265B of Criminal Procedure Code)
A.The accused and
Victim
B.The accused,
victim, prosecution and investigation officer for mutual satisfactory disposition
C.Only Court
D.None
Answer: Option A
91.
Under Section 60A
Criminal Procedure Code, a person can be arrested
A.In case of commission
of offence in the presence of a police officer
B.On credible information
about commission of an offence punishable with imprisonment for more than seven
years
C.On a complaint
by a victim, when a police officer has reasons to believe that the concerned person
has committed the offence
D.Under All these
circumstances
Answer: Option D
92.
A wife is not entitled
to claim maintenance from her husband under Section 125 of Criminal Procedure Code
if she
A.Is living in
adultery
B.Has refused to
live with her husband without sufficient reasons
C.Is living separately
with mutual consent
D.All of the above
Answer: Option D
93.
In which section
of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 it has been provided that every person is
bound to assist a Police Officer or Magistrate regarding any offence?
A.Under Section
34
B.Under Section
35
C.Under Section
36
D.Under Section
37
Answer: Option D
94.
Who is competent
to issue a conditional order for removal of nuisance under section 133 of Criminal
Procedure Code
A.District Magistrate
B.Sub-Divisional
Magistrate
C.Executive Magistrate
D.All the above
Answer: Option D
95.
A report made by
a police officer in a case which discloses, after investigation, the commission
of a non-cognizable offence, shall be deemed to be a:
A.Police report
B.Complaint
C.Final report
D.Charge sheet
Answer: Option B
96.
Examination of
person accused of rape by medical practitioner as inserted by Criminal Procedure
(Amendment) Act, 2005 (25 of 2005) has been provided under:
A.Section 50A
B.Section 53A
C.Section 54A
D.Section 54
Answer: Option B
97.
Under Section 319
Criminal Procedure Code, a person may be added as an additional accused on the basis
of the
A.Documents relied
on by the prosecution
B.Supplementary
report of the investigating officer
C.Evidence adduced
in the case
D.Subsequent developments
Answer: Option C
98.
Assertion (A): The purpose of criminal law is
to prevent crimes.
Reason
(R): In certain situations even a private person can arrest another
person.
A.Both A and R
are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B.Both A and R
are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C.A is true but
R is false
D.A is false but
R is true
Answer: Option B
99.
Statement made
under section 161, Criminal Procedure Code during investigation of a cross-case
is
A.Always admissible
in the main case
B.May be admissible
in the main case
C.Not at all admissible
in the main case
D.Admissible in
the main case with the leave of the Court
Answer: Option C
100.
An order for a
monthly allowance for the maintenance or interim maintenance and expenses of proceeding
under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure shall be payable:
A.From the date
of the order
B.From the date
of the application for maintenance or interim maintainable and expenses of proceedings
C.From the date
of the order, or, if so ordered, from the date of the application for maintenance
or interim maintenance and expenses of proceedings
D.From any date
as the Magistrate may deem fit and proper
Answer: Option C
Plaintiff was the chairperson of the town meeting. The defendant having been very
vociferous, a motion was made and carried out by majority that the defendant be
turned out. The defendant said he would rather pull out the plaintiff than he turned
out. He advanced menacingly towards the plaintiff with clinched fists, but his advance
was prevented by a warden. Decide appropriate civil action against the defendant
for his action against the plaintiff.
A.Mischief
B.Threat
C.Assault
D.Battery
Answer: Option C
2.
Where a person who is competent to compound is dead, compounding
A.Cannot be done as it abates
B.Can be done by the legal representatives of the deceased
C.Can be done by the legal representatives of the deceased with the
permission of the court
D.Can be done by paying compensation to the legal representatives of
the deceased under plea bargaining
Answer: Option C
3.
Which one of the following courts has jurisdiction to release on probation
of good conduct?
A.Trial court
B.Appellate court
C.Revisional court
D.All the above courts
Answer: Option D
4.
Who can issue search warrant in respect of postal or telegraph authority
A.District Magistrate or Chief Judicial Magistrate
B.Any Civil Court of competent jurisdiction
C.Revenue Court of competent jurisdiction
D.Only High Court
Answer: Option A
5.
Who among the following can issue search-warrant under Code of Criminal
Procedure, 1973, if there is a reason to believe that any person is confined and
such confinement amounts to an offence?
A.High Court
B.Sessions Court
C.District Magistrate
D.All of above
E.None of these
Answer: Option C
6.
Which one of the following Section of Criminal Procedure Code provides
that Court not to alter judgment after signing on it?
A.Section 360
B.Section 361
C.Section 362
D.Section 462
Answer: Option C
7.
A victim can invoke her right to appeal under proviso to section 372
of Criminal Procedure Code in which of the following conditions?
A.Acquittal of the accused
B.Convicting of the accused for a lesser offence
C.Imposition of inadequate compensation
D.All the above
Answer: Option D
8.
The powers under Section 159 of Criminal Procedure Code can be exercised
by a magistrate
A.When the police decides not to investigate the case
B.When the investigation is still going on
C.Both A and B
D.None of the above
Answer: Option D
9.
Who amongst the following cannot tender pardon to an accomplice under
section 306 of the Criminal Procedure Code
A.Executive magistrate only
B.Chief Judicial/Metropolitan Magistrate
C.Magistrate inquiring or trying an offence
D.Both B and C
Answer: Option A
10.
Which of the following is true concerning the adequacy of the sentence?
A.It should neither too severe nor too lenient
B.The Court must keep the motive and magnitude of the offence in mind
C.The circumstances and the age and character (including antecedents)
and station in life of the offender must be kept in mind
D.All of them
Answer: Option D
11.
What is the extent
of period of security which a Court can order under Section 106 of Criminal Procedure
Code-
A.Not exceeding
three years
B.Not exceeding
six months
C.Not exceeding
two years
D.Not exceeding
one year
Answer: Option A
12.
Power of High Court
to withdraw or transfer revision cases is provisioned under:
A.Section 290 Criminal
Procedure Code
B.Section 402 Criminal
Procedure Code
C.Section 388 Criminal
Procedure Code
D.Section 222 Criminal
Procedure Code
Answer: Option B
13.
Provision relating
to the prosecution of Public servants is given in-
A.Section 196 Criminal
Procedure Code
B.Section 197 Criminal
Procedure Code
C.Section 198 Criminal
Procedure Code
D.Section 198A
Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option B
14.
In case of sexual
offences in which the information is being given by a female victim-
A.No judgement
may be delivered by the court
B.The effort should
be taken to insure that the First information Report (FIR) is recorded by woman
police officers
C.The First information
Report (FIR) cannot be recorded by male police officers
D.The First information
Report (FIR) can only be recorded at the police station
Answer: Option C
15.
The power to determine
the language or a subordinate court is with:
A.High Court
B.State Government
C.Central Government
D.State Government
with the concurrence of the High Court
Answer: Option B
16.
Withdrawal of a
complaint under section 257 of Criminal Procedure Code results in
A.Acquittal of
the accused in cases where charge has already been framed
B.Discharge of
the accused in cases where the charge has not yet been framed
C.Acquittal of
the accused irrespective of whether the charge has been framed or not
D.Either A or B
Answer: Option C
17.
Which section of
the Criminal Procedure Code provides that the High Court could be criminal court?
A.Section 6
B.Section 7
C.Section 8
D.None of these
Answer: Option A
18.
The period of limitation
prescribed for taking cognizance of the offence punishable with imprisonment up
to 3 years is
A.1 year
B.2 year
C.3 year
D.4 year
Answer: Option C
19.
If the case of
a continuing offence a fresh period of limitation commences-
A.From the date
of the offence
B.On the first
day on which such offence comes to the knowledge of any police officer
C.On the first
day on which the identity of the offender is known to the person aggrieved by the
offence
D.At every moment
of time during which the offence continues
Answer: Option D
20.
A police report
under Section 173(2) of Criminal Procedure Code must contain the particulars such
as-
A.Inquest particulars,
post mortem particulars and Doctor's name
B.Name of the parties,
names of suspects or accused and, nature of information
C.Name of the police
officer, name of investigating officer and police station
D.None of the above
Answer: Option B
21.
When any offence
is committed in the presence of a Magistrate within his local jurisdiction, he may
A.Only direct a
police officer posted in a police station within his local jurisdiction to arrest
the offender
B.Order only a
gazette officer to arrest the offender
C.Himself arrest
or order any person to arrest the offender
D.None of these
Answer: Option C
22.
Which of the following
section states that the Court is not to alter judgment except to correct a clerical
or a mathematical error?
A.Section 386 Criminal
Procedure Code
B.Section 587 Criminal
Procedure Code
C.Section 388 Criminal
Procedure Code
D.Section 362 Criminal
Procedure Code
Answer: Option D
23.
Under Section 2(L)
of Criminal Procedure Code the "Non-cognizable Case/Offence" means a case
in which
A.A Police Officer
has authority to arrest without warrant
B.A Police Officer
has no authority to arrest without warrant
C.A Police Officer
above the rank of Dy. S. P. has power to arrest without warrant
D.None of above
is correct
Answer: Option B
24.
If the complainant
fails to file the list of witnesses before issuance of summons or warrant to the
accused
A.The same cannot
be filed thereafter
B.The same can
be filed at any time thereafter without the permission of the court
C.The same can
be filed at any time thereafter only with the permission of the court
D.Either A or B
Answer: Option C
25.
Under Section 378[1]
Criminal Procedure Code who can direct the Public Prosecutor, to present an appeal
to the Court of Session from an order of acquittal passed by Magistrate in respect
of a cognizable and non-bailable offence:
A.District Magistrate
B.Chief Judicial
Magistrate
C.High Court
D.None of the above
Answer: Option A
26.
Examination of
person accused of rape by medical practitioner is inserted in the Criminal Procedure
Code by the amendment of
A.2008
B.2005
C.2010
D.1955
Answer: Option B
27.
Period of limitation
for filing a suit to establish the right over the property attached, by a person
other than the person proclaimed, who has filed claims and objection to attachment,
is
A.Three months
from the date of disallowing the claim
B.Six months from
the date of disallowing the claim
C.One year from
the date of disallowing the claim
D.Three years from
the date of disallowing the claim
Answer: Option C
28.
Obtaining signature
on the confession of the person making the confession, under Section 164 of Criminal
Procedure Code is
A.Mandatory
B.Directory, being
procedural
C.Discretionary
D.Optional
Answer: Option A
29.
A woman subjected
to rape, gives a statement under Section 164 Criminal Procedure Code implicating
the accused for the offence. She commits suicide sometime later but before her statement
could be recorded at the trial. Such statement recorded under Section 164 Criminal
Procedure Code would be:
A.Admissible as
a substantive piece of evidence
B.Admissible under
Section 32 of the Evidence Act
C.Admissible under
Section 33 of the Evidence Act
D.Inadmissible
in evidence
Answer: Option D
30.
Judges in Court
of Session are appointed by:
A.District Judge
B.Law Minister
C.Supreme Court
D.High Court
Answer: Option D
Complaint as provided under section 2(d) of Criminal Procedure Code
A.Can be to a police
officer
B.Can be to a Magistrate
C.Both A and B
D.Must necessarily
to be a Magistrate only
Answer: Option D
32.
What is the maximum
period for which a bond, for keeping peace under Section 106 of Criminal Procedure
Code, may be executed?
A.Three years
B.Two years
C.Six months
D.Three months
Answer: Option A
33.
In the case of
Inder Mohan Goswami & Another v. State of Uttaranchal & Others, the Supreme
Court held that non-bailable warrant should be:
A.Issued only when
summons or bailable warrants would be unlikely to have the desired result of bringing
a person to court
B.Liberally issued
to ensure speedy justice
C.Used only in
offences against the human body
D.Declared as unconstitutional
Answer: Option A
34.
Probation Act and
Section 360 of Criminal Procedure Code will be applied to any convict under Food
Adulteration Act, when the age of convict is?
A.Below 18 years
B.Below 14 years
C.Below 22 years
D.Below 19 years
Answer: Option A
35.
The Muslim Women
(Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986, deals with
A.Claim of maintenance
by a Muslim woman
B.Claim of maintenance
by a Muslim divorced women
C.Claim of maintenance
by the children of the marriage with said Muslim divorced women
D.Both B and C
Answer: Option B
36.
On a complaint
for offence(s) triable by the Court of Sessions, after recording of the statement
of the complainant and the witnesses on oath
A.The police can
be directed to investigate under section 156(3) of Criminal Procedure Code
B.The police can
be directed to investigate under section 202 of Criminal Procedure Code
C.The police cannot
be directed to investigate at all and the Magistrate himself has to conduct an enquiry
D.Both A and B
Answer: Option C
37.
Under Criminal
Procedure Code, 1973 the object of investigation is
A.To arrest the
accused
B.To punish the
accused
C.To collect evidence
against the accused
D.None of the above
Answer: Option C
38.
Match List-I
with List-II
and select the correct answer:
|
List I |
List II |
|
a. Summary dismissal of appeal |
1. Section 320 |
|
b. Anticipatory bail |
2. Section 384 |
|
c. Abatement of appeals |
3. Section 438 |
|
d. Compounding of offences |
4. Section 394 |
A.a-2, b-3, c-4,
d-1
B.a-1, b-2, c-3,
d-4
C.a-2, b-3, c-1,
d-4
D.a-3, b-4, c-2,
d-1
Answer: Option A
39.Which of the
following is true of the badmashi sections of the Criminal Procedure Code?
A.To furnish the
police with the means of detaining persons against whom definite charges has been
made but has broken down
B.Not to furnish
the police with the means of detaining persons against whom definite charges has
been made but has broken down
C.To furnish the
police with the means of arresting persons against whom definite charges has been
made but has broken down
D.None of them
Answer: Option B
40.Under Criminal
Procedure Code 1973, who shall record the information of rape being given by a rape
victim?
A.Officer in-charge
of the police station
B.Deputy Superintendent
of Police
C.Officer not below
the rank of a Sub Inspector
D.Woman Police
Officer or any Woman Officer
Answer: Option D
Under which provision of the Code of Criminal Procedure, examination of witness
in the absence of absconded accused can be done?
A.Section 299
B.Section 321
C.Section 224
D.Section 301
Answer: Option A
42.Within the meaning
of section 311A of Criminal Procedure Code who among the following authorities has
power to order person to give specimen signature or handwriting
A.Magistrate of
First Class
B.Magistrate of
Second class
C.Sessions Judge
D.Any Magistrate
Answer: Option A
43.Which provision
of the Criminal Procedure Code, provide that an accused person shall be a competent
witness for the defence and may give evidence on oath?
A.Section 310
B.Section 315
C.Section 311
D.Section 319
Answer: Option B
44.Which Section
of Criminal Procedure Code authorizes the Public Prosecutor to withdraw the prosecution?
A.Section 304
B.Section 313
C.Section 321
D.Section 323
Answer: Option C
45.No person can
be appointed public prosecutor for a district, unless his name is in the list of:
A.Law Secretary
B.High Court
C.District Magistrate
D.Superintendent
of Police
Answer: Option C
46.Match List-I
with List-II
and select the correct answer:
|
List I |
List II |
|
a. Special Metropolitan Magistrate |
1. Imprisonment up to 7 years or/and fine |
|
b. Chief Metropolitan Magistrate |
2. Imprisonment up to 10 years or/and fine |
|
c. Judicial Magistrate of Second Class |
3. Imprisonment up to 3 years or/and fine |
|
d. Assistant Sessions Judge |
4. Imprisonment up to 1 year or/and fine
up to Rs. 5,000 |
A.a-2, b-4, c-3,
d-1
B.a-3, b-2, c-1,
d-4
C.a-1, b-4, c-2,
d-3
D.a-3, b-1, c-4,
d-2
Answer: Option D
47.
Police officer
can be appointed as Asst Public Prosecutor, provided:
A.He is below the
rank of Inspector
B.He has taken
part in investigation
C.He is in the
rank of Superintendent of Police
D.He is not below
the rank of Inspector and has not been part of investigation
Answer: Option D
48.
If an accused pleads
guilty, the judge.
A.Still has no
discretion to convict him
B.Has the discretion
to convict him
C.Has the discretion
to convict him after recording his plea
D.Has the discretion
to convict him depending upon corroboration of evidence
Answer: Option D
49.
Leave to investigate
into a non-cognizable offence can be granted by a
A.Magistrate in
any part of India
B.Magistrate in
any part of the State
C.Magistrate having
jurisdiction to try the case
D.Either A, B or
C
Answer: Option C
50.
Which of the following
section of Criminal Procedure Code talks about the person arrested to be brought
before the Court without delay?
A.Section 66 Criminal
Procedure Code
B.Section 76 Criminal
Procedure Code
C.Section 86 Criminal
Procedure Code
D.Section 96 Criminal
Procedure Code
Answer: Option B
Which of the following statements is correct with regard to the application of Section
313 Criminal Procedure Code?
A.The statement
of the accused is recorded on oath
B.The section does
not apply to an inquiry but only to a trial
C.The court may
permit filing of written statement by the accused as sufficient compliance of Section
313 Criminal Procedure Code
D.All the above
Answer: Option C
52.
Which one of the
following sections of the Criminal Procedure Code provides as to security for good
behaviour from habitual offenders?
A.Section 110
B.Section 109
C.Section 108
D.None of the above
Answer: Option A
53.
In case where an
inquiry, trial or other proceedings have been conducted in a wrong place:
A.The inquiry,
trial or other proceedings shall be void ab initio
B.The inquiry,
trial or other proceedings cannot be set aside as void unless it has occasioned
in failure of justice
C.The inquiry,
trial or other proceedings, cannot be set aside even if it has occasioned in failure
of justice
D.Either A or C
Answer: Option B
54.
Section 190 of
Criminal Procedure Code provides for taking of cognizance by the Magistrate
A.On a police report
filed under section 173 of Criminal Procedure Code
B.On a complaint
within the meaning of section 2(d) of Criminal Procedure Code
C.Suo motu
D.All the above
Answer: Option D
55.
Period of limitation
for an offence punishable for a term more than three years is
A.Three years
B.Twelve years
C.Thirty years
D.No limitation
prescribed
Answer: Option D
56.
The Section provides
the procedure for proving previous conviction or acquittal
A.Section 353 of
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 298 of
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 295 of
Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 364 of
Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option B
57.
Under Section 164A
of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, the victim of rape shall be sent to registered
medical practitioner for examination within . . . . . . . . from the time of receiving
the information relating to the commission of such offence
A.6 hours
B.12 hours
C.24 hours
D.36 hours
Answer: Option C
58.
If a person whose
statement is recorded by the police during investigation is called as a defence
witness, his previous statements before the police
A.Can be used for
corroborating him
B.Can be used for
contradicting him
C.Cannot be used
for any purpose
D.Both A and B
Answer: Option C
59.
Compensation can
be ordered to be paid under section 357 of Criminal Procedure Code
A.When fine does
not form part of the sentence
B.When fine form
part of the sentence
C.Either A or B
D.Only B and not
A
Answer: Option B
60.
Under Section 320(1)
Criminal Procedure Code for wrongfully confining a person for ten days or more,
which section of Indian Penal Code is applicable?
A.348
B.340
C.342
D.344
Answer: Option C
Who may record any confession or a statement made to him in the course of an investigation:
A.Any senior police
officer
B.Judicial Magistrate
having jurisdiction
C.Executive Magistrate
D.Any Judicial
Magistrate
Answer: Option D
62.
In which of the
following cases has the Supreme Court recently held that recall of witness cannot
be permitted endlessly on the pretext of fair trial?
A.State of Haryana
v. Ram Mehar (2016)
B.State of Tamil
Nadu v. K. Ramesh (2015)
C.Central Bureau
of Investigation v. Maninder Singh (2016)
D.Pooja Pal v.
Union of India (2016)
Answer: Option A
63.
Which of the section
of Criminal Procedure Code 1973, provides that the person accused of an offence
shall be a competent defence witness?
A.312
B.313
C.314
D.315
Answer: Option D
64.
Bail to a person
apprehending arrest
A.Can be granted
by the High Court or the Court of Session
B.Can be granted
by a Metropolitan Magistrate
C.Is a matter of
right
D.Cannot be considered
by any Court
Answer: Option A
65.
Under the provisions
of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, confessions-
A.Can only be made
to the authorised persons
B.Only the Magistrate
enjoys the power of recording confessions
C.Made to the Police
Officer are valid
D.Made by the accuse
while in police custody to a police officer is valid
Answer: Option B
66.
Offences in which
a compromise can be arrived at between the parties are:
A.Bailable offences
B.Non-cognizable
offences
C.Compoundable
offences
D.Non-compoundable
offences
Answer: Option C
67.
What has the Code
of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 2008 introduced?
A.Victim compensation
scheme
B.Plea bargaining
C.Sentencing power
of magistrate
D.Medical examination
of victim of rape
Answer: Option A
68.
Where the Court
has dispensed with the personal attendance of the accused in Summons case, the Court
may
A.Through his counsel
B.By supplying
questionnaire
C.Dispense with
his examination
D.Must recall the
order of dispensing attendance and make order to present in person for examination
Answer: Option A
69.
Who may not be
released on probation?
A.A person above
the age of 21 years who is convicted of an offence punishable with an imprisonment
for a term of 7 years
B.A person below
the age of 21 years who is convicted of an offence punishable with life imprisonment
C.A woman who is
convicted of an offence punishable with imprisonment of 10 years
D.None of the above
Answer: Option D
70.
Section 236 of
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, lays down a special form of procedure as to the
issue of liability to enhanced punishment in consequence of previous conviction.
The section is applicable to trials before:
A.Court of Session
only
B.Court of Judicial
Magistrate only
C.Both A and B
D.Juvenile Justice
Board only
E.None of these
Answer: Option A
71.
Sections 451 and
452 of Criminal Procedure Code essentially deal with disposal of property by the
Criminal Court. The basic difference between the two is
A.Both the provisions
deal with release of property produced before the Court
B.Section 451 is
attracted during inquiry or trial and Section 452 is attracted after conclusion
of the Criminal Trial
C.There is no difference
between the two provisions
D.None of the above
Answer: Option B
72.
Which of the following
is a requisite of a complaint?
1. An oral or a written allegation
2. That some persons known or unknown has committed an offence
3. It must be made to a Magistrate
4. It must be made with the object that he should take action
A.1 and 4
B.2
C.3
D.1, 2, 3, 4
Answer: Option D
73.
Under which Section
of Criminal Procedure Code investigating officer record the statement of witnesses?
A.Section 160
B.Section 162
C.Section 161
D.Section 164
Answer: Option C
74.
During inquiry
or trial, the accused is remanded to custody
A.Under section
167(1) of Criminal Procedure Code
B.Under section
167(2) of Criminal Procedure Code
C.Under section
309(1) of Criminal Procedure Code
D.Under section
309(2) of Cr Pc.
Answer: Option D
75.
A person arrested
by police must be produced before the Judicial Magistrate who has the jurisdiction.
If the Judicial Magistrate is not available, the accused can be produced before:
A.Any other Judicial
Magistrate
B.Any Executive
Magistrate
C.Any Executive
Magistrate who is so empowered
D.District Magistrate
Answer: Option C
76.
During framing
of charges, manner was not mentioned by the Magistrate. However, the accused was
not misleading. Is there any error in the framing of charge and accordingly charges
may be quashed?
A.Yes
B.No
C.Discretion of
court
D.None of the above
Answer: Option B
77.
The Supreme Court
clarified that in case there is connectivity problems due to geographical location
or there is some other unavoidable difficulty, the time for uploading First information
Report (FIR)s can be extended . . . . . . . . upto hours.
A.12
B.72
C.48
D.24
Answer: Option B
78.
Which one of the
following court can try a case punishable with life imprisonment?
A.Magistrate of
the first class
B.Sessions Judge
C.Chief Judicial
Magistrate
D.All of these
Answer: Option B
79.
Which statement
is true:
A.Summons case
means a case which is not warrant case
B.Summons case
means a case through which security is not required
C.Summons case
means a case through in which offence of theft is tried
D.Summons case
means a case in which only summons can be served during trial
Answer: Option A
80.
Which of the following
deals with the High Court's order to be certified to lower court?
A.Section 405 Criminal
Procedure Code
B.Section 394 Criminal
Procedure Code
C.Section 388 Criminal
Procedure Code
D.Section 222 Criminal
Procedure Code
Answer: Option A
Order for disposal of property at conclusion of trial by Criminal Court. What is
not correct?
A.By destruction
B.By confiscation
C.Delivery to any
person claiming to be entitled to possession
D.By declaration
of title of any person to the ownership of property
Answer: Option D
82.
The section 465
of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973-
A.Applies to cases
where the trial is illegal from the start to finish
B.Can cure a defect
in the jurisdiction of the Court
C.Has been declared
unconstitutional by the Supreme Court
D.Places burden
of proof on the accused
Answer: Option D
83.
Who can withdraw
a case from the prosecution under Section 321, Criminal Procedure Code?
A.The State Government
B.Public Prosecutor
Incharge of a case with the permission of Court
C.Public Prosecutor
Incharge of a case even without permission of Court
D.District Magistrate
Answer: Option B
84.
Search-warrant'
is issued under Section of Criminal Procedure Code?
A.Section 93
B.Section 95
C.Section 100
D.Section 105
Answer: Option A
85.
Which of the following
statement is correct?
A.A divorced wife
is not entitled to maintenance because she is not wife
B.A wife cannot
get maintenance if she has obtained divorce
C.A wife cannot
get maintenance under Section 125 Criminal Procedure Code, if she has been divorced
D.A wife can get
maintenance if she has obtained divorce or has been divorced by her husband
Answer: Option D
86.
Point out incorrect
answer- The requisites of a valid warrant are:
A.It shall be in
writing
B.It shall be signed
by presiding officer of the Court
C.It shall bear
the seal of the Court
D.It must state
the name of the accused but address is not necessary
Answer: Option D
87.
"Corpus Delicti"
would mean
A.Absence of dead
body
B.Collection of
fund for cops (police)
C.Investigation
of crime
D.Commission of
crime
Answer: Option D
88.
Which of the following
states that no appeal shall lie from any judgment or order of Criminal Court, unless
otherwise provided?
A.Section 286 Criminal
Procedure Code
B.Section 287 Criminal
Procedure Code
C.Section 388 Criminal
Procedure Code
D.Section 372 Criminal
Procedure Code
Answer: Option D
89.
Magistrate has
the power under Section 259 of Criminal Procedure Code to convert a summons trial
case into a warrant trial case
A.Relating to any
offence irrespective of the punishment prescribed
B.Relating to an
offence punishable to the term exceeding 6 months
C.Relating to an
offence punishable for a term exceeding 1 year
D.Relating to an
offence punishable for a term exceeding 2 years
Answer: Option B
90.
Under which section
of the Code of Criminal Procedure a court at any stage of trial may recall and re-examine
any person already examined?
A.Section 311
B.Section 323
C.Section 313
D.Section 315
Answer: Option A
91.
Under Section 468
of Criminal Procedure Code for an offence punishable with imprisonment exceeding
one year but not exceeding three years, the limitation period for taking cognizance
is
A.One year
B.Two year
C.Three year
D.Five year
Answer: Option C
92.
In case of merger
of the complaint with the Police report, the procedure to be followed for the trial
shall be:
A.The procedure
of the complaint case
B.The procedure
of the case instituted on the Police report
C.The procedure
of both as per convenience during the trial
D.The procedure
as directed by the Magistrate
Answer: Option B
93.
The court can put
questions to the accused to explain any circumstances appearing in the evidence
against him . . . . . . . .
A.Only at his first
appearance
B.Only after prosecution
evidence is over
C.At any stage
D.None of the above
Answer: Option C
94.
If a judge dies
after writing his judgement but before delivering it-
A.The judgement
will be final as long as the judge has signed it
B.The judgement
will be final if his successor comes and delivers it
C.The judgement
will be considered merely as an opinion
D.The judgement
will be final in criminal proceedings
Answer: Option C
95.
Under which section
of Criminal Procedure Code a Magistrate can arrest a person?
A.Section 38
B.Section 40
C.Section 41
D.Section 44
Answer: Option D
96.
In which year was
the provision of 'Plea Bargaining' introduced as Chapter XXIA in the Code of Criminal
Procedure, 1973?
A.In the year 2003
B.In the year 2004
C.In the year 2005
D.In the year 2006
Answer: Option C
97.
Special procedure
is provided under Section 164 Criminal Procedure Code for recording of
A.Confessions
B.Confessions as
well as statement made during investigation
C.Statement made
during investigation
D.None of the above
Answer: Option B
98.
Which of the following
confessions is admissible under the provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure,
1973?
A.Magistrate while
recording a confession did not specifically tell the accused that he was a Magistrate
B.Magistrate recorded
the confession of the accused but did not get it signed by the accused
C.Investigating
officer took the accused from the jail to the Magistrate, set with him while the
confession was being made and brought the accused back to the jail
D.The Magistrate
recorded the confession of the accused, but forgot to certify that the confession
was taken voluntarily
Answer: Option D
99.
In a criminal trial
evidence on affidavit can be given
A.For allegation
made in respect of a public servant
B.For any person
whose evidence is of formal character
C.Both A and B
D.Neither A nor
B
Answer: Option C
100.
The power of revision
can be exercised by
A.The High Court
B.The Sessions
Judge
C.The Additional
Sessions Judge, if the case has been transferred to him by the Sessions Judge
D.All of the above
Answer: Option D
Under Criminal Procedure Code to what maximum period an accused can be ordered to
be kept in police custody by the Magistrate?
A.Three days
B.Seven days
C.Ten days
D.Fifteen days
Answer: Option D
2.
Whether the Court can issue search warrant where it has no knowledge
about the document or thing to be in the possession of any person?
A.No
B.Only when it comes to know about the specific article
C.Yes
D.When specific place or person is specified
Answer: Option C
3.
For how many offences of the same kind committed within the span of
twelve months from the first to the last of such offences, the accused may be changed
with and tried at one trial?
A.Not exceeding two
B.Not exceeding three
C.Not exceeding four
D.Not exceeding five
Answer: Option B
4.
Armaan is charged with cheating Benny, and the manner in which he cheated
Benny is not set out in the charge, or is set out incorrectly. Armaan defends himself,
calls witnesses and gives his own account of the transaction. What will the Court
infer from this while applying Section 215 Criminal Procedure Code?
A.The Court may infer from this that the omission to set out the manner
of the cheating is valid
B.The Court may infer from this that the omission to set out the manner
of the cheating is a cognizable offence
C.The Court may infer from this that the omission to set out the manner
of the cheating is not material
D.None of them
Answer: Option C
5.
Consider the following statement(s).
A police officer has the power to arrest any person without an order from a magistrate
or warrant of arrest, if he has reason to suspect his complicity in a cognizable
offence punishable with imprisonment which may extend to seven years, provided that
he is satisfied for reasons in writing that such arrest is necessary
1. To prevent such person from committing any further offence.
2. For proper investigation of the offence.
3. To prevent such person from tampering with or causing the evidence of the offence
to disappear.
4. To compel the absconding co-accused to surrender.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A.1 and 2
B.2 and 3
C.1, 2 and 3
D.1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: Option C
6.
The maximum limit of Rs. 500 that could be paid to the wife as maintenance
under section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 was removed in:
A.1973
B.1989
C.2001
D.2007
Answer: Option C
7.
Recording of the statement of the accused
A.Can never be dispensed with
B.May be dispensed with in a summons trial case generally
C.May be dispensed with in a summons trial case where the personal
attendance of the accused has been dispensed with
D.May be dispensed with in a warrant trial case where the personal
attendance of the accused has been dispensed with
Answer: Option C
8.
Who is authorised for removal of public nuisance?
A.Judicial Magistrate 1st Class
B.Judicial Magistrate IInd Class
C.Executive Magistrate
D.Sessions Judge
Answer: Option C
9.
The provision relating to cancellation of bond and bail bond is given
under:
A.Section 446A
B.Section 446
C.Section 447
D.Section 450
Answer: Option A
10.
The Delhi High Court in which of its recent judgement has observed
that - Pre Arrest bail is not meant for high profile economic offenders.
A.P. Chidambaram v. Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
B.Hukum Tejpratap Singh & Ors v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors
C.M/s. Advantage India & Anr. V. union of India & Ors.
D.Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) v. Vallalore Rangaswamy Natarajan
Answer: Option A
Which of the following statements is correct in relation of bail under proviso to
Section 167(2) of the Code-
A.The right does
not survive after filing of the charge-sheet
B.The right is
extinguished only when the accused fails to furnish bail bonds as directed by the
Magistrate before filing of the charge-sheet
C.The period of
detention shall be computed from the date on which the accused was remanded to judicial
custody
D.The bail granted
under the proviso cannot be cancelled under Section 437(5) or 439(2)
Answer: Option A
12.
In . . . . . .
. ., the Supreme Court observed that 'what is practiced in our prisons is the theory
of retribution and deterrence and the ground situation emphasizes this, while our
criminal justice system believes in reformation and rehabilitation and that is why
handcuffing and solitary confinement are prohibited. It is this 'rejection' of the
philosophy of our criminal justice system that leads to violence in prisons and
eventually unnatural deaths." The Supreme Court highlighted the need for an
overhaul, in order to ameliorate the conditions of prisoners across the country
and thereby reduce the number of unnatural deaths.
A.Re-In human Conditions
in 1,382 Prisons
B.Sunil Batra v.
Delhi Administration
C.Prem Shankar
Shukla v. Delhi Administration
D.Francies Coralie
Mullin v. The Administrator, Union Territory of Delhi & Others
Answer: Option A
13.
Which one of the
following sections of Criminal Procedure Code deals with compoundable offence?
A.Section 319
B.Section 320
C.Section 321
D.Section 324
Answer: Option B
14.
Which one of the
following Section of Criminal Procedure Code provides identification of arrested
person?
A.Section 54
B.Section 54A
C.Section 55A
D.Section 60A
Answer: Option B
15.
An order issued
by a court to a third person to bring a person whose attendance is required in the
court is
A.Summon
B.Warrant
C.Notice
D.None of the above
Answer: Option B
16.
A sentence of death
by a lower court
A.Must be confirmed
by High Court
B.Must be confirmed
by Supreme Court
C.Must be confirmed
by President
D.Is operational
if no appeal is made to High Courts
Answer: Option A
17.
Which of the following
is correct?
A.A person arrested
by police officer without warrant shall be taken before a Magistrate without unnecessary
delay
B.The detention
of a person in police custody arrested without warrant, cannot exceed twenty-four
hours even by a special order of Magistrate, excluding the time necessary for journey
from place of arrest to the Magistrate's court
C.The police officer
shall discharge the person arrested of bailable offence without any bond or bail
D.All of the above
Answer: Option A
18.
Section 436A of
the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, provides for grant of bail to an accused pending
trial if:
A.He has undergone
detention for one-fourth period of imprisonment specified for the offence for which
he is being tried
B.He has undergone
detention for one-third period of imprisonment specified for the offence for which
he is being tried
C.He has undergone
for one-half period of imprisonment specified for the offence for which he is being
tried
D.A and B above
Answer: Option C
19.
An order passed
under section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 is-
A.Administrative
in nature
B.Judicial in nature
C.Quasi-judicial
in nature
D.Quasi administrative
in nature
Answer: Option A
20.
Conditions on the
release on bail can be imposed
A.In a bailable
offence
B.In all the non-bailable
offences
C.In non-bailable
offences punishable with imprisonment may extend to seven years or more
D.Only in B and
C
Answer: Option D
When the High Court or any Sessions Judge calls for to examine the record of any
proceeding before any inferior criminal court, it is known as:
A.Reference
B.Review
C.Revision
D.None of the above
Answer: Option C
22.
An inquest report
must contain:
A.The names of
accused
B.The apparent
cause of death
C.The details of
weapons
D.The details of
incident
Answer: Option B
23.
Statement of a
witness recorded during investigation under Section 161 Criminal Procedure Code
cannot be used at a criminal trial except:
A.To contradict
the witness
B.When the witness
dies after recording examination-in-chief and before cross-examination commences
C.Where the Court
feels that it would be safe to rely upon the said statement
D.Both A and B
above
Answer: Option A
24.
A police officer
making an investigation under Chapter XII of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
A.Is bound to reduce
into writing the statements of witnesses examined by him
B.Can examine the
person acquitted with the facts of the case and reduce the statement made by such
persons into writing
C.Must examine
the persons on oath
D.All of these
Answer: Option B
25.
Which one of the
following sections of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 provides that "no appeal
to lie unless otherwise provided"?
A.Section 372
B.Section 373
C.Section 375
D.Section 377
Answer: Option A
26.
Accused 'A' is
under police custody for 10 days. On the 9th day, he is brought before the Magistrate
to record his confession, where he refuses to confess. The correct procedure under
the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 is
A.He will remain
in police custody for 01 more day
B.The Magistrate
may extend his judicial remand till the 15th day
C.The Magistrate
will send him to judicial custody immediately
D.None of the above
Answer: Option C
27.
Which of the following
cases cannot be cured by applying section 465 of the Code of Criminal Procedure
Code, 1973?
A.The putting of
questions to an accused in the nature of cross examination before taking of evidence
for the persecution
B.The failure to
examine the complainant on oath
C.Pronouncing of
sentence before writing the judgement
D.The omission
to record relevant fact observed by a Magistrate at a local inspection under section
310 of Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option A
28.
A person having
sufficient means, rejecting to maintain his parents is liable to
A.Maintain the
parents
B.Arrest
C.For feiture of
his property
D.All of the above
Answer: Option A
29.
Summons of Court
can be served by:
A.Only a police
officer
B.An office of
the court
C.Public servant
D.Any of them
Answer: Option D
30.
Offences against
other laws (except Indian Penal Code) if punishable with imprisonment for 3 years
and upwards but not more than 7 years then:
A.It will be cognizable
and Non bailable
B.Non-congnizable
and Bailable
C.Cognizable and
Bailable
D.Non-cognizable
and Non bailable
Answer: Option A
Who can make rules or give special orders from time to time consistent with Criminal
Procedure Code as to the distribution of business among the subordinate Judicial
Magistrate:
A.Executive Magistrate
B.District Magistrate
C.Additional District
and Session Judge
D.Chief Judicial
Magistrate
Answer: Option D
32.
Under section 125(4)
of Criminal Procedure Code who of the following cannot claim maintenance
A.Wife living in
adultery
B.Wife living separately
by mutual consent
C.Both A and B
D.Either A or B
Answer: Option C
33.
What is the period
of limitation for preferring an appeal to the Sessions Court against the order passed
by the Magistrate convicting the accused and imposing punishment of imprisonment
for one year?
A.Thirty days
B.Sixty days
C.Forty five days
D.Ninety days
Answer: Option A
34.
The Magistrate
First Class has imposed Rs. 5,000 fine over the accused, and also asked the accused
to pay Rs. 20,000 as compensation to the victim. The order of the Court is
A.Invalid since
the amount of compensation is too high
B.Invalid since
the amount of compensation is more than the amount of fine
C.Invalid since
the Magistrate First Class cannot impose compensation for more than Rs. 10,000
D.Invalid since
the fine and compensation both cannot be imposed together
Answer: Option D
35.
A' intentionally
shoots 'B' at Chennai. 'B' goes to Mumbai for better treatment where 'B' dies of
injuries of bullet fired by 'A'. 'A' can be tried for the murder of 'B':
A.At Chennai where
'A' shoots 'B'
B.At Mumbai where
'B' dies
C.Either at Mumbai
or at Chennai
D.At any place
of India where 'A' is found
Answer: Option C
36.
Which of the following
section of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 declares accused person to be a
competent defence witness?
A.315
B.300
C.313
D.317
E.None of the above
Answer: Option A
37.
Bailable and Non-Bailable
offence has been defined in
A.Section 2(a)
of Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 2(b)
of Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 2(c)
of Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 20 of
Indian Penal Code
Answer: Option A
38.
The propositions
are:
1. Delay in despatch of the First information Report (FIR) is not a circumstance
which can throw out the prosecution case in its entirety.
2. Delay in despatch of the First information Report (FIR) is a circumstance which
can throw out the prosecution case in its entirety.
3. The extra-ordinary delay in sending the First information Report (FIR) is a circumstance
which provides a legitimate basis for suspecting that the First information Report
(FIR) was recorded much later than the stated date and hour, affording sufficient
time to the prosecution to introduce improvements.
Which of the following is correct in respect of the aforesaid proposition
A.1 is true, 2
and 3 are false
B.1 and 3 are true,
2 is false
C.2 and 3 are true,
1 is false
D.3 is true, 1
and 2 are false
Answer: Option B
39.
In which case Supreme
Court held that only a legally wedded wife can claim maintenance under Section 125
of Criminal Procedure Code?
A.Savitaben Somabhai
Bhatia v. State of Gujarat
B.S. K. Butt v.
State of Uttar Pradesh
C.Rajeev Choudhary
v. State
D.Janak Singh v.
State of Uttar Pradesh
Answer: Option A
40.
In a non-cognizable
case under Indian Penal Code, the police has the authority
A.To investigate
into the offence without order given by the Magistrate but cannot arrest the accused
without warrant
B.To investigate
and even arrest the accused without warrant
C.Neither to investigate
without order of the Magistrate nor can arrest the accused without warrant
D.Cannot investigate
without orders of the Magistrate but can arrest without warrant
Answer: Option C
41.
Non-compliance
with the provisrons under section 191 of Code of Criminal Procedure where cognizance
is taken by the magistrate under section 190(1)(c) of Code of Criminal Procedure
A.Vitiates the
trial and the proceeding and will be wholly void
B.Is an irregularity
curable under section 460 of code of criminal procedure
C.Does not vitiate
the trial unless it has caused prejudice to the accused
D.Amounts to waiver
of his rights by the accused
Answer: Option A
42.
There shall be
no appeal by a convicted person where a Magistrate of the first class passes only
a sentence of fine not exceeding-
A.One hundred
B.Two hundred
C.Three hundred
D.Two hundred and
fifty rupees
Answer: Option A
43.
Which of the following
is a punishment that a criminal court can impose upon a convicted person?
A.Imprisonment
B.Whipping
C.Chemical castration
D.Shaming
Answer: Option A
44.
In which of the
following cases have the Supreme Court recently directed to upload online copy of
First information Report (FIR) within 24 hours of lodging?
A.D. K. Basu v.
State of West Bengal
B.Youth Bar Association
of India v. Union of India
C.Thakur Ram v.
State of Bihar
D.Gyan Singh v.
State of Punjab
Answer: Option B
45.
Only one statement
in true amongst the following:
A.If any person
having sufficient means neglects or refuses to maintain his mother she can apply
under section 125 Criminal Procedure Code
B.Only wife can
get relief under section 125 Criminal Procedure Code
C.Only the children
will get order under section 125 Criminal Procedure Code
D.No order of maintenance
can pass under section 125 Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option A
46.
Inquiry under Criminal
Procedure Code is conducted by-
A.Magistrate only
B.Police Officer
C.Sessions Court
D.Magistrate or
Court
Answer: Option D
47.
Property within
the meaning of section 451 of Criminal Procedure Code
A.Can be moveable
property alone
B.Can be immoveable
property
C.Can be moveable
and immoveable property both
D.Can be chattels
only
Answer: Option C
48.
Where, in a trial
before the Court of Session, the accused is not represented by a pleader, and where
it appears to the court that the accused has not sufficient means to engage a pleader,
the court shall assign a pleader for his defence at expense of the State in the
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 under:
A.Section 302
B.Section 303
C.Section 304
D.Section 404
Answer: Option C
49.
Under which one
of the following provisions of Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, gives statutory definitions
of First information Report?
A.Section 154
B.Section 155
C.Section 156
D.Not defined
Answer: Option D
50.
In a complaint
disclosing commission of offence(s) exclusively triable by the Court of Sessions
A.It is necessary
that the complainant and some of the witnesses be examined on oath
B.It is necessary
to examine the complainant on oath and no witness need be examined on oath
C.It is necessary
to examine the complainant and all the witnesses of the complainant on oath
D.Either A or B
Answer: Option C
In all proceedings under Section 125 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, the evidence
shall be recorded in the manner prescribed for . . . . . . . .
A.Summons cases
B.Warrant cases
C.Sessions cases
D.Summary cases
E.None of the above
Answer: Option A
52.
The powers and
duties of a Judge and Magistrate may be exercised or performed by:
A.His successor-in-office
B.Additional Session
Judge
C.Assistant Session
Judge
D.Chief Judicial
Magistrate
Answer: Option A
53.
Section 164 of
Criminal Procedure Code provides about which of the following?
A.Recording of
confession and statement
B.Examination of
witnesses by police
C.Expert witnesses
D.Investigation
procedure
Answer: Option A
54.
Criminal Procedure
Code: All hospitals, public or private shall provide the first aid and medical treatment,
free of cost to the victims of offence of acid attack and rape
A.Under section
357B of Criminal Procedure Code
B.Under section
357C of Criminal Procedure Code
C.Under section
357A of Criminal Procedure Code
D.Under section
53A (2) of Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option B
55.
Under Section 320(1)
Criminal Procedure Code for using a false trade or property mark, which section
of Indian Penal Code is applicable?
A.483
B.455
C.488
D.482
Answer: Option D
56.
Maintenance of
a case diary by an investigating officer is
A.Directory
B.Mandatory
C.Discretionary
D.Neither A nor
B
Answer: Option B
57.
Which one of the
following is a case relating to anticipatory bail?
A.D. K. Ganesh
Babu v. P. T. Manokaran
B.Tama v. State
of West Bengal
C.Dinesh Dalmia
v. C. B. I.
D.Dimple Gupta
v. Raiio Gupta
Answer: Option C
58.
Surety can be sentenced
to civil imprisonment in default of payment of penalty under the surety bond for
a maximum period of
A.Six months
B.Three months
C.Two months
D.One month
Answer: Option A
59. Section 161
of Criminal Procedure Code covers the cases of information received by the police
A.Before the commencement
of investigation
B.After the commencement
of investigation
C.After the conclusion
of trial
D.Both A and B
Answer: Option B
60.
In which of the
following of Section 59 Criminal Procedure Code the discharge of the arrested person
by a police officer can take place?
A.On his own bond
B.On bail
C.Under special
order of the Magistrate
D.All of them
Answer: Option D
A person arrested by a police officer may be kept in custody for-
A.Two days
B.Three days
C.Twenty-four hours
D.One week
Answer: Option C
62.
Search without
warrant can be conducted under section 103 of Criminal Procedure Code:
A.In the presence
of the Magistrate who is competent to issue search warrant in respect of any place
B.In the presence
of the Magistrate who is not competent to issue search warrant in respect of any
place
C.Both A and B
D.Neither A nor
B
Answer: Option A
63. Under which
section, court can issue proclamation for declaring a person absconder under the
Criminal Procedure Code?
A.Section 80
B.Section 82
C.Section 83
D.Section 84
Answer: Option B
64.
Which Sections
of the Code of Criminal Procedure provide for Trial before a Court of Session?
A.Sections 225
to 237
B.Sections 238
to 243
C.Sections 251
to 259
D.Sections 260
to 265
Answer: Option A
65.
Following irregularities
done by a Magistrate, do not vitiate proceedings:
A.To issue a search
warrant under Section 94
B.To order, under
Section 155, the police to investigate an offence
C.None of the above
D.Both A and B
Answer: Option D
66.
Which of the following
statements, in the context of section 125 of Criminal Procedure Code, is not correct
A.It is inconsistent
with section 23 of the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956 and both cannot
stand together
B.Section 24 of
the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 does not stand in the way of relief under section 125
of Criminal Procedure Code
C.Sections 18 and
20 of the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956 have not affected the right of
the wife or the child under section 125 of Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 25 of
the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 does not stand in the way of relief under section 125
of Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option A
67.A Metropolitan
Magistrate, has the power to pass sentence, as provided under section 29 of Criminal
Procedure Code
A.Any sentence
authorised by law except a sentence of death, or
B.Imprisonment
for life or of imprisonment for a term exceeding seven years
C.Imprisonment
for a term not exceeding three years and fine not exceeding Rs. 10,000
D.Imprisonment
for a term not exceeding one year and fine not exceeding Rs. 1,000
Answer: Option C
68.
Under Criminal
Procedure Code, 1973, the date of commencement of the period of limitation has been
provided under
A.Section 467
B.Section 468
C.Section 469
D.Section 470
Answer: Option C
69.
A pending case
is referred for opinion under section 395 of the code of criminal procedure 1973
to the-
A.Supreme court
B.High court
C.Court of session
D.Chief judicial
magistrate
Answer: Option B
70.
Which of the following
deals with the evidence for prosecution
A.Section 242,
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 264,
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 237,
Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 235,
Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option A
Section 125 of Criminal Procedure Code is applicable to
A.Hindus
B.Muslims
C.Christians
D.All persons belonging
to all religions
Answer: Option D
72.
Consider the following
statements:
1. Section 144 of Criminal Procedure
Code is a wider and more general Section than Section 145 of Criminal Procedure
Code.
2. Section 144 of Criminal Procedure Code is discretionary; whereas Section 145
of Criminal Procedure Code is mandatory.
Which one of the statements given above is/are correct?
A.1 only
B.2 only
C.Both 1 and 2
D.Neither 1 nor
2
Answer: Option C
73.
Bond executed by
an accused as per Section 437A of the Criminal Procedure Code shall remain in force
for
A.2 months
B.3 months
C.4 months
D.6 months
Answer: Option D
74.
The Code of Criminal
Procedure (Amendment) Act, 2005 (25 of 2005) came into force on
A.22nd June, 2006
B.21st June, 2005
C.23rd June, 2006
D.23rd July, 2006
Answer: Option C
75.
The liability of
a surety under the surety bond is:
A.Mutually exclusive
of the liability of the accused under his personal bond
B.Contingent on
the liability of the accused under his personal bond
C.Limited to the
amount of the surety bond
D.Both A and C
Answer: Option D
76.
Under section 217
of Criminal Procedure Code, on addition or alteration of charge
A.The prosecution
has a right to re-call the witnesses already examined
B.The accused has
a right to re-call the witnesses already examined
C.The prosecution
has a right to call any further witness
D.All the above
Answer: Option D
77.
A Charge Sheet
filed under Section 173 of Criminal Procedure Code is an example of
A.Public document
B.Private document
C.Patent document
D.Latent document
Answer: Option A
78.
A woman whose marriage
has been annulled by a decree of nullity under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 seeks
maintenance under section 125 of Criminal Procedure Code as against her husband.
Which one of the following statements is correct?
A.The woman would
succeed as the provision is applicable to all women
B.The woman would
succeed as even an ex-wife can claim maintenance
C.The woman would
succeed as her marriage was brought to an end through judicial process
D.The woman will
not succeed as an ex-wife
Answer: Option B
79.
Legal Aid to the
accused at the State expense, is a provisions of law under the . . . . . . . . of
Criminal Procedure Code
A.Section 301
B.Section 302
C.Section 303
D.Section 304
Answer: Option D
80.
Laying of "trap"
is a part of
A.Inquiry
B.Trial
C.Investigation
D.None of these
Answer: Option C
81.
The inherent powers
of the High Court are contained in
A.Section 462 of
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 472 of
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 482 of
Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 492 of
Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option C
82.
Under which one
of the following sections of Criminal Procedure Code, police can arrest an accused
without warrant?
A.Section 37
B.Section 40
C.Section 41
D.Section 42
Answer: Option C
83.
When an accused
does not have sufficient means to engage pleader the Sessions Court may assign a
pleader for his defense at the expense of the State. It is ensured by which Section
of the Criminal Procedure Codeode?
A.Section 301
B.Section 304
C.Section 306
D.Section 305
Answer: Option B
84.
FIR (First Information
Report) is not a substantive evidence, it can be used during trial
A.To corroborate
the informant
B.To contradict
the informant
C.Both A and B
D.Neither A nor
B
Answer: Option C
85.
Which of the following
is false of subsection (3) of Section 85 Criminal Procedure Code?
A.It prescribes
a remedy where is a good and legal publication, but offers no facility for the contesting
of the legality of the proclamation
B.It contemplates
and requires proof that the offender did not abscond or conceal himself for the
purpose of avoid-ing arrest and that he had no such notice of the proclama-tion
as to enable him to attend within the time specified
C.It is enough
to show that within that period the accused person appeared voluntarily or was apprehended
or brought before the Court
D.Both A and C
Answer: Option C
86.
Which of the following
statements hold true for the Magistrate's power to send an accused to remand under
section 167 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973?
A.If the investigation
is not completed within 60 days he has to be released on bail
B.The maximum period
of remand in police custody cannot exceed 15 days, after that only sending to judicial
custody is possible
C.The maximum period
of remand in judicial custody cannot exceed 15 days, after that only sending to
police custody is possible
D.If the investigation
is not completed within maximum period of 90 days the accused have to be released
Answer: Option B
87.
Which Court may
take cognizance of offences under Section 190 of the Criminal Procedure Code?
A.Any court
B.Any Magistrate
of the first class
C.Any Magistrate
of the second class specially empowered in this behalf
D.Both B and C
Answer: Option D
88.
Which of the following
cannot be tried summarily?
A.Those offences
which are punishable for two years
B.Those offences
which are punishable for more than two years
C.Offence of theft
when value of subject matter of the theft is Rs. 150
D.Offences under
Section 454 and under Section 456
Answer: Option B
89.
The investigating
officer under section 160 of Criminal Procedure Code cannot require the attendance
at a place other than the place of residence, of
A.A male who is
under the age of 18 years
B.A male who is
under the age of 16 years
C.A woman
D.Either A or B
or C
Answer: Option C
90.
FIR (First Information
Report) can be given by the accused also. If FIR (First Information Report) is given
by the accused the same can be used
A.For corroboration
of the accused
B.For contradiction
of the accused
C.As an admission
if the same is non-confessional
D.Against the accused
as confession
Answer: Option C
91.
When can the Court
consider the necessity of sanction under Section 132 Criminal Procedure Code?
A.When from the
evidence recorded in the proceedings or the circumstances of the case it is possible
to hold either definitely that the alleged criminal conduct was committed or was
probably committed in connection with action u/ss. 121 to 131 of the Code
B.When from the
evidence recorded in the proceedings or the circumstances of the case it is possible
to hold either definitely that the alleged criminal conduct was committed or was
probably committed in connection with action under sections 129 to 131 of the Code
C.When from the
evidence recorded in the proceedings or the circumstances of the case it is possible
to hold either definitely that the alleged criminal conduct was committed or was
probably committed in connection with action under sections 127 to 131 of the Code
D.None of them
Answer: Option B
92.
In a case of non-bailable
offence, a bail granted by a Magistrate can be cancelled under section 437(5) of
Criminal Procedure Code
A.By the Magistrate
granting the bail
B.By the Court
of Sessions
C.By the High Court
D.All of the above
Answer: Option D
93.
The power of the
Supreme Court to transfer cases and appeals from one High Court to another High
Court can be exercised on an application by which one of the following-
A.Registrar of
the concerned High Court
B.Attorney General
of India and Advocate General
C.Chairperson of
the Bar Council of India
D.Solicitor General
of India
Answer: Option B
94.
Which Section of
the Code of Criminal Procedure is related to prosecution of judges and public servants?
A.Section 196
B.Section 198
C.Section 195A
D.Section 197
Answer: Option D
95.
Under Criminal
Procedure Code, the maximum term of imprisonment awardable in a "Summary Trial"
is . . . . . . . .
A.One month
B.Three months
C.Six months
D.One year
Answer: Option B
96.
Power to try summarily
is provisioned under:
A.Section 262 Criminal
Procedure Code
B.Section 304 Criminal
Procedure Code
C.Section 260 Criminal
Procedure Code
D.Section 201 Criminal
Procedure Code
Answer: Option C
97.
Which one of the
following is true of Section 29 Criminal Procedure Code?
A.It lays down
the quantum of sentence which different categories of Magistrates are empowered
to impose
B.It has nothing
to do with measure of punishment for individual offences
C.It lays down
power of individual category of Magistrate to pass sentence
D.All of them
Answer: Option D
98.
A is accused of
an act which may amount to theft, or receiving stolen property or criminal breach
of trust or cheating. Applying Section 221 Criminal Procedure Code:
A.He may be charged
with theft only
B.He may be charged
with criminal breach of trust and cheating only
C.He may be charged
with theft, receiving stolen property, criminal breach of trust and cheating
D.None of them
Answer: Option C
99.
As per provision
of Sub section 3 of section 389 of Criminal Procedure Code 1973, the trial court
shall release a convicted person on bail, who intends to present an appeal. In which
of the case of these, trial court can release the convicted person?
A.The person is
convicted for offence under section 435 Indian Penal Code is sentenced for Seven
years
B.The person is
convicted for offence under section 327 Indian Penal Code is sentenced for Five
years
C.The person is
convicted for offence under section 457 Indian Penal Code is sentenced for Four
years
D.None of these
Answer: Option A
100.
The Bar of taking
cognizance after lapse of period of limitation as stated in Section 468(2) of Criminal
Procedure Code does not apply if the offence is punishable with imprisonment for
a term exceeding . . . . . . . . years.
A.2
B.4
C.3
D.5
Answer: Option C
Minimum number of judge(s) of High Court are required to sign a confirmation of
sentence of death
A.One
B.Two
C.Three
D.Five
Answer: Option B
2.
Under proviso to section 372 Criminal Procedure Code, victim have no
right to prefer an appeal against any order passed by the court-
A.Acquitting the accused
B.Convicting for a lesser offence
C.Imposing inadequate compensation
D.Imposing inadequate sentence
Answer: Option D
3.
A proclamation under Section 82 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
shall specify time for not less than 30 days from the date of . . . . . . . . ,
of such proclamation:
A.Issuing
B.Receiving
C.Publishing
D.Returning
E.None of the above
Answer: Option C
4.
Section 438 of Criminal Procedure Code can be invoked:
A.In cases of non-bailable offences
B.In cases of bailable offences
C.Both A and B
D.Neither A nor B
Answer: Option A
5.
. . . . . . . . of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 deals with
summons to produce documents or things.
A.Section 89
B.Section 90
C.Section 91
D.Section 92
Answer: Option C
6.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
All evidence taken in the course of the trial or other proceeding must be taken
in the presence of the
1. Accused only.
2. Accused and his pleader.
3. Pleader of the accused, when the attendance of the accused is dispensed with.
4. Accused, except as otherwise provided under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.
Select the correct answer:
A.2
B.1
C.3 and 4
D.4 only
Answer: Option C
7.
The Supreme Court of India has recognized the presumption of innocence
as a:
A.Fundamental right
B.Human right
C.Statutory right
D.Customary right
Answer: Option C
8.
The forms in which the charges may be framed are set forth in
A.Section 211 of Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 214 of Criminal Procedure Code
C.1st Schedule of Criminal Procedure Code
D.2nd Schedule of Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option D
9.
If an accused is charged of a major offence, but on the facts established
he cannot be held guilty of that major offence. At the same time the facts established
indicates that the minor offence has been committed, the person so tried for major
offence can be convicted for such minor offence, it has been so provided
A.Under Section 220 of Criminal Procedure Code
B.Under Section 223 of Criminal Procedure Code
C.Under Section 222 of Criminal Procedure Code
D.Under Section 221 of Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option C
10.
"When the confession of the accused person is not recorded in
the manner provided in Section 164 of the Criminal Procedure Code oral evidence
of the Magistrate is not admissible to prove that the confession was so made"
was held in
A.State of Uttar Pradesh v. Singhara Singh
B.State of Rajasthan v. Rahman
C.Ammini v. State of Kerala
D.Dhanajay Reddy v. State of Karnataka
Answer: Option A
Which of the following statements regarding Section 311 of the Code of Criminal
Procedure, 1973 is/are correct?
A.It confers the
Court with a power to summon material witness or examine persons present
B.It gives a discretion
to the Court to examine the witness at any stage
C.It compels the
Court to examine a witness if his evidence appears to be essential
D.All of the above
are correct
Answer: Option D
12.
Which provision
requires that evidence must be taken in the presence of the accused?
A.Section 302 of
Indian Penal Code
B.Section 154 of
the Evidence Act
C.Section 277 of
Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 273 of
Criminal Procedure Code
13.
Procedure when
Police Officer deputes his subordinate to arrest without warrant is given under:
A.Section 56
B.Section 55
C.Section 58
D.Section 59
Answer: Option B
14.
Under section 95
of Criminal Procedure Code certain publications can be forfeited and search warrant
can be issued for the same. In this context, the propositions are
1. A newspaper cannot be forfeited and search warrant cannot be issued for the same
as it would be violative of the fundamental right of speech and expression and involves
the fourth estate.
2. A book can be forfeited and search warrant can be issued for the same.
3. A document can be forfeited and search warrant can be issued for the same.
Which of the following is correct
A.1 and 2 are correct
B.1 and 3 are correct
C.2 and 3 are correct
D.1, 2 and 3 all
are correct
Answer: Option C
15.
Which Section of
the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1978 deals with the period of detention undergone
by the sentence of imprisonment?
A.Section 425
B.Section 426
C.Section 427
D.Section 428
Answer: Option D
16.
Which of the following
deals with the instruction of the translation of the judgment when required?
A.Section 426 Criminal
Procedure Code
B.Section 364 Criminal
Procedure Code
C.Section 388 Criminal
Procedure Code
D.Section 589 Criminal
Procedure Code
Answer: Option B
17.
Under Section 199
of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, in a prosecution for defamation of the Vice
President of India, Sessions Court may take cognizance of such offence without the
case being committed to it, but only upon a complaint in writing made by . . . .
. . . .
A.The President
of India
B.Director General
of Police
C.District Magistrate
D.Public Prosecutor
E.None of the above
Answer: Option D
18.
A witness or any
other person may file a complaint in relation to an offence under section 195A of
Indian Penal Code is provided under . . . . . . . . of Criminal Procedure Code as
inserted by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 2008 (5 of 2009) with
effect from 31st December, 2009:
A.Section 195A
B.Section 196A
C.Section 197A
D.Section 198A
Answer: Option A
19.
Which of the following
are the safeguards in an event if the inquiry is unfavourable to the person under
Section 117 Criminal Procedure Code?
A.The terms and
conditions cannot be more onerous than those fIxed in the notices
B.The amount of
the bond shall be reasonable
C.If the person
is a minor, the bond is not executed by his sureties
D.All of them
Answer: Option D
20.
A case which includes
cognizable offences and non-cognizable offences is
A.A cognizable
case but requires sanction of the Magistrate for investigation into the non-cognizable
part under section 155(2) of Criminal Procedure Code
B.A cognizable
case and as such the investigation of the case does not require any sanction of
the Magistrate under section 155(2) of Criminal Procedure Code
C.A non-cognizable
case and as such the investigation of the case requires sanction of the Magistrate
under section 155(2) of Criminal Procedure Code
D.A non-cognizable
case but does not require sanction of the Magistrate under section 155(2) of Criminal
Procedure Code
Answer: Option B
21.
The issuance of
summons to a person to produce a document(s) under section 91 of Criminal Procedure
Code is
A.Declaration
B.Mandatory
C.Discretionary
D.Either A or C
Answer: Option C
22.
What is the bar
of taking cognizance after lapse of period of limitation of an offence punishable
with imprisonment for term not exceeding one year?
A.Six months
B.One year
C.Two years
D.Three years
Answer: Option B
23.
Section 304 Criminal
Procedure Code deals with-
A.Protection to
accused against double prosecution for the same offence
B.Legal aid to
the accused at State expenses
C.Withdrawal from
prosecution
D.Order to release
on probation of good conduct
Answer: Option B
24.
Section 98 Criminal
Procedure Code, enables the Magistrate concerned to act in which of the following
manner?
A.Abduction or
unlawful detention of a woman for any unlawful purpose
B.Abduction or
unlawful detention of a female child under the age of eighteen years for any unlawful
purpose
C.Either A or B
D.Both A and B
Answer: Option D
25.
When a person is
accused of more offences than one . . . . . . . . committed within the space of
twelve months, he may be charged with and tried at one trial for any number of them
not exceeding three.
A.Of similar nature
B.Of similar kind
C.Of same nature
D.Of same kind
Answer: Option D
26.
Which one of the
following statements is not correct?
A.Where a court
is not competent to frame charge in an offence it shall not be competent to permit,
withdrawing from prosecution
B.The Public Prosecutor
is bound to receive instructions from the government and such instructions would
not amount to an extraneous influence
C.An order granting
permission to withdraw the prosecution solely on the ground that where about of
the accused was not available, is permissible
D.The Magistrate
has discretion to grant or refuse permission to withdraw the prosecution
Answer: Option C
27.
Under the provisions
of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 normally a person cannot be discharged unless
the prosecution evidence has been taken and the Magistrate considers for the reasons
to be recorded that no case is made out against the accused. Which of the following
section contains exception to this rule?
A.239
B.245
C.248
D.203
Answer: Option B
28.
In which case,
the Supreme Court has given preference to constitutional morality over social morality?
A.Navtej Singh
Johar v. Union of India
B.Indian Young
Lawyers' Association v. Union of India
C.Sayara Bano v.
Union of India
D.Government of
N. C. T. of Delhi v. Union of India
Answer: Option A
29.
In case of the
information as to non-cognizable cases, a police officer is bound to:
A.Only enter the
information in his diary
B.Only refer the
informant to the Magistrate
C.Arrest the accused
D.Enter the information
in his diary and refer the informant to the Magistrate
Answer: Option D
30.
The court can record
demeanour of a witness under which section of criminal procedure code?
A.Section 280
B.Section 279
C.Section 278
D.Section 281
Answer: Option A
The provision in the Criminal Procedure Code which may be invoked by a civil court
is Section
A.349
B.350
C.345
D.250
Answer: Option C
32.
Statement under
Section 161 of Criminal Procedure Code can be used to-
A.Corroborate the
statement in Court
B.Contradict the
statement in Court
C.Corroborate and
contradict statement in Court
D.Cannot be utilised
for any purpose
Answer: Option B
33.
Special powers
to direct bail of any accused on certain conditions or to modify the conditions
already prescribed lie with which of the following?
A.Sessions court
B.Chief judicial
magistrate
C.Chief metropolitan
magistrate
D.All of the above
Answer: Option A
34.
Power of the Magistrate
to order a person to give specimen signature or handwriting has been inserted under
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 under
A.Section 310A
B.Section 311A
C.Section 312A
D.Section 313A
Answer: Option B
35.
"To say that
photo identification is hit by Section 162 is wrong", it has been held by the
Supreme Court in-
A.Manu Sharma v.
State
B.My Ladimmal Surendran
v. State of Kerala
C.Musheer Khan
v. State of Madhya Pradesh
D.Vijay v. State
of Madhya Pradesh
Answer: Option A
36.
Section 2(h) of
the Code of Criminal Procedure defines the term
A.Investigation
B.Charge
C.Inquiry
D.Offence
Answer: Option A
37.
In a case an application
for bail is filed by the accused who is alleged to have committed an offence under
section 376 AB of the Indian Penal Code, in such a case it is
A.Mandatory to
give a notice of such bail application, before granting bail, to the public prosecutor
within a period of fifteen days from the date of receipt of notice of such application
B.Mandatory to
give a notice of such bail application, before granting bail, to the public prosecutor
within a period of seven days from the date of receipt of notice of such application
C.Not mandatory
to give notice to the public prosecutor if the complainant/informant is represented
through a private counsel
D.Not mandatory
to give notice to the public prosecutor if the court considers that it is not practicable
to give such notice
Answer: Option A
38.
A person is arrested
for having committed a crime. Which one of the following is not his right?
A.To know the grounds
of his arrest
B.To get the services
of a lawyer
C.To approach the
court for a writ petition for habeas corpus
D.To approach the
court for a writ of mandamus
Answer: Option D
39.
The protection
under section 162 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 is-
A.Available in
Civil Proceedings
B.Available for
proceedings under Article 32 and/or 226 of the Constitution
C.Not Available
in rape cases
D.Only available
in Criminal enquiry or trial in respect of the offence under investigation
Answer: Option D
40.
A court may issue
a search warrant
A.Where such document
is not known to the court to be in possession of any person
B.Where the court
consider that the purpose of any inquiry, trial or other proceeding will be served
by general search or inspection
C.Where the court
has reason to believe that a person upon requisition will not or would not produce
the document or thing
D.All of the above
Answer: Option D
Complaint is:
A.Any allegation
made orally or in writing to a Magistrate
B.Any allegation
made orally or in writing to a Police Officer
C.Any allegation
made only in writing to the Magistrate
D.None of them
Answer: Option A
42.
A Magistrate not
empowered by law erroneously in good faith sells property under Section 458 of the
Code of Criminal Procedure. It is
A.An incurable
irregularity
B.A curable irregularity
C.Totally illegal
D.Illegal under
certain circumstances
Answer: Option B
43.
Which of the following
statements investigation is/are true:
A.Inquiry means
every inquiry including a trial conducted under the Code of Criminal Procedure by
a Magistrate or court
B.Inquiry means
every inquiry other than a trial conducted under the Code of Criminal Procedure
by a Magistrate or court
C.Investigation
includes all the proceedings under the Code of Criminal Procedure for the collection
of evidence conducted by a Magistrate
D.All these
Answer: Option B
44.
Plea Bargaining
inserted by Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2005 (2 of 2006) does not apply in case
of
A.Offences affecting
socio-economic conditions of the country
B.Offences committed
against woman
C.Offences against
children below the age of fourteen years
D.All of the above
Answer: Option D
45.
An offence of committing
affray is-
A.Non-Cognizable
and Bailable offence
B.Non-Cognizable
and non-bailable offence
C.Cognizable and
bailable offence
D.Cognizable and
Non-Bailable offence
Answer: Option C
46.
Match List-I
with List-II
and select the correct answer:
|
List I |
List II |
|
a. Anticipatory bail |
1. Section 272 |
|
b. Cognizance on complaint |
2. Section 110 |
|
c. Language of Courts |
3. Section 438 |
|
d. Security of good behavior from habitual
offenders. |
4. Section 190 |
A.a-2, b-4, c-1,
d-3
B.a-1, b-3, c-4,
d-2
C.a-4, b-2, c-3,
d-1
D.a-3, b-4, c-1,
d-2
Answer: Option D
47.
A rescues B, a
penon in lawful custody and in so doing causes grievous hurt to C, a constable in
whose custody B was, Applying Section 220 Criminal Procedure Code:
A.A may be charged
with, and convicted of, offences u/ss. 220 and 225 of the Indian Penal Code (45
of 1860)
B.A may be charged
with, and convicted of, offences u/ss. 222 and 292 of the Indian Penal Code (45
of 1860)
C.A may be charged
with, and convicted of, offences u/ss. 224 and 332 of the Indian Penal Code (45
of 1860)
D.A may be charged
with, and convicted of, offences u/ss. 225 and 333 of the Indian Penal Code (45
of 1860)
Answer: Option C
48.
Which Section of
the Criminal Procedure Code prohibits a Court of Session to take cognizance of any
offence as a Court of Original Jurisdiction unless the case has been committed to
it by a Magistrate under Criminal Procedure Code?
A.Section 190
B.Section 193
C.Section 200
D.Section 209
Answer: Option B
49.
A police officer
arresting a person may carry out the personal search of the person arrested, as
provided
A.Under section
50 of Criminal Procedure Code
B.Under section
51 of Criminal Procedure Code
C.Under section
54 of Criminal Procedure Code
D.Under section
56 of Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option B
50.
There shall be
no appeal by convicted person in following:
A.Where a Magistrate
of 1st class passes only a sentence of fine not exceeding one hundred rupees
B.Where a Court
of Session passes only a sentence of imprisonment for term not exceeding three months
C.Where a High
Court passes only a sentence of imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months
D.All of these
Answer: Option D
51.
"Summons Case"
means a case relating to an offence, punishable with:
A.Death
B.Imprisonment
for life
C.Imprisonment,
for a term exceeding two years
D.Imprisonment
for a term not exceeding two years
Answer: Option D
52.
Which one of the
following may remit whole or any part of the punishment, if any person has been
sentenced to punishment for an offence?
A.The appropriate
Government, either Central or State Government
B.The Supreme Court
C.The High Court
D.The Court of
Session
Answer: Option A
53.
Arrest of persons
is covered under Chapter . . . . . . . . of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.
A.IV
B.V
C.VI
D.III
Answer: Option B
54.
Who is given protection
from arrest under Section 45 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973?
A.President of
India
B.Judicial Officers
C.Members of Armed
Forces
D.Members of Parliament
E.None of these
Answer: Option C
55.
Which of the following
person cannot claim maintenance under Section 125 of Criminal Procedure Code
A.A legitimate
child who after attaining majority cannot maintain himself by reason of economic
hardship
B.An illegitimate
child who after attaining majority cannot maintain himself by reason of economic
hardship
C.Both A and B
D.None of the above
Answer: Option C
56.
The judgement delivered
by a court in cases of plea bargaining is
A.Final
B.Appealable and
appeal lies to the High Court
C.Final and no
appeal except SLP under Article 136 and writ petition under Articles 226 and 227
lies
D.Appeal lies directly
to the Supreme Court
Answer: Option C
57.
In every criminal
trial when the magistrate finds the accused guilty he shall pass the sentence after
hearing the accused:
A.Wrong it is not
required in summons cases
B.Right without
hearing the accused no sentences can be passed
C.It is required
only before sending the conviction warrant
D.Not required
at all in any case
Answer: Option B
58.
In which of the
following cases, the 'Rarest of rare' doctrine for award of death sentence was evolved
by the Supreme Court?
A.Ashok Kumar v.
State of Rajasthan
B.State of Tamil
Naidu v. Nalini
C.Bachhan Singh
v. State of Punjab
D.Mahesh Balmiki
v. State of Madhya Pradesh
Answer: Option C
59.
Under Criminal
Procedure Code, 1973 which one of the following courts can try a murder case:
A.Magistrate 1st
class
B.Chief Judicial
Magistrate
C.Sessions judge
D.Any of the above
court
Answer: Option C
60.
An order for maintenance
or interim allowance can be cancelled under the circumstances stated in
A.Under section
125(5) of Criminal Procedure Code
B.Under section
127(2) of Criminal Procedure Code
C.Under section
127(3) of Criminal Procedure Code
D.All the above
Answer: Option D
Which of the following statements is correct?
A.A police officer
has the power to require attendance of witnesses under the age of 15 years before
himself
B.A police officer
has the power to require attendance of a woman witness before himself
C.A police officer
has the power to require attendance of witnesses above the age of 65 years before
himself
D.A police officer
does not have the power to require attendance of witnesses who are mentally challenged
before himself
Answer: Option D
62.
Which of the following
is a gist of criminal conspiracy?
A.Motive
B.Intention
C.Agreement
D.Both Intention
and Knowledge
Answer: Option C
63.
Sections 39 and
40 of Criminal Procedure Code make it mandatory to give information regarding commission
of certain offences. Such information can be given to
A.A Magistrate
B.A police officer
C.Either to a Magistrate
or to a police officer
D.The Magistrate
and the police officer both simultaneously
Answer: Option C
64.
A, a public servant,
having charge of translation of a document, makes an incorrect translation of a
document with an intent to cause injury to B. The offence committed by A is:
A.Non-cognizable
B.Non-bailable
C.Non-compoundable
D.All the above
Answer: Option C
65.
Point out most
accurate answer:
Under Section 125(4) of Criminal Procedure Code who among the following cannot claim
maintenance:
A.Only a wife living
in adultery
B.Only a wife living
separately by mutual consent
C.Both A and B
are correct
D.Neither A nor
B are correct
Answer: Option C
66.
Under Chapter XXI
of Criminal Procedure Code, what is the maximum sentence of imprisonment which can
be imposed for an offence tried as summary trial?
A.1 month
B.2 months
C.3 months
D.6 months
Answer: Option C
67.
In the context
of Section 161 Criminal Procedure Code which of the following statements is incorrect?
A.The statement
of a female victim of a sexual offence can be recorded only by a woman police officer
B.The person so
examined shall be bound to answer truly all questions relating to the case put to
him by the police officer other than questions the answers to which would have a
tendency to expose him a criminal charge
C.The police officer
has to record the statement and get it signed by the person so examined
D.All of the above
Answer: Option C
68.
The Director of
Prosecution under Section 25A of the Criminal Procedure Code shall function under
A.The control of
the High court
B.The Advocate
General
C.The administrative
control of the Head of the Home Department of the State
D.None, since it
is an independent body
Answer: Option C
69.
If investigation
cannot be completed in 24 hours, a magistrate can extend the detention of an accused
for a period not exceeding:
A.60 days
B.30 days
C.15 days
D.7 days
Answer: Option C
70.
Under which one
of the following of Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 summons to produce documents may
be issued to the person in whose possession they are?
A.Section 90
B.Section 95
C.Section 94
D.Section 91
Answer: Option D
Under Section 53 of Criminal Procedure Code Examination of accused by medical practitioner
is at the request of Police Officer of:
A.Not below the
rank of Inspector
B.Not below the
rank of sub-Inspector
C.Not below the
rank of DSP
D.Not below the
rank of SP
Answer: Option B
72.
Which of the following
fact cannot be considered by a magistrate in case of release of offender after due
admonition?
A.Age of the offender
B.Character of
the offender
C.Financial condition
of the offender
D.Trivial nature
of the offence
Answer: Option C
73.
Under section 125
of Criminal Procedure Code who cannot be ordered to provide maintenance
A.A father
B.A husband
C.A daughter
D.None of the above
Answer: Option D
74.
Consider the following
statements:
1. Illegal arrest does not vitiate the trial.
2. A confession is not invalidated by the illegal arrest.
3. Mere keeping a person in police station or restricting his movements within the
precincts of a police station amounts to arrest.
4. Arrest need not be by handcuffing a person, but could be completed by spoken
words.
Select the correct answer:
A.Only 1 and 2
are correct
B.Only 1 and 4
are correct
C.Only 1, 2 and
4 are correct
D.1, 2, 3 and 4
all are correct
Answer: Option D
75.
Under Section 21
of Criminal Procedure Code, Special Executive Magistrate may be appointed by
A.Central Government
B.High Court
C.Supreme Court
D.State Government
Answer: Option D
76.
Entries in the
case diary maintained by an investigating officer under section 172 of Criminal
Procedure Code can be used
A.As an evidence
B.To explain contradiction
C.For aiding the
court to decide on a point
D.Both B and C
Answer: Option C
77.
In a bailable offence
. . . . . . . .
A.Conditions can
be imposed while granting bail by the police officer only
B.Conditions can
be imposed while granting bail by the court only
C.No condition
can be imposed while granting bail by the police officer or the court
D.Only reasonable
conditions can be imposed by the court only
Answer: Option C
78.
In which of the
following Sections it is declared that accused person shall be the competent witness?
A.Section 313 of
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 314 of
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 315 of
Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 316 of
Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option C
79.
Every warrant of
arrest shall remain in force until:
A.It is executed
B.Cancelled by
court which issued it
C.It expires on
its own
D.Only A and B
are correct
Answer: Option D
80.
A woman aged 30
years and her son aged 14 years, are witnesses to a murder. Their statements under
Section 161 Criminal Procedure Code may be recorded by the Police Officer concerned
at:
A.The scene of
the occurrence
B.The Women Police
Station
C.At the Police
Station where First information Report (FIR) is registere
D.The place where,
such woman and her son reside
Answer: Option D
Police can seek a bond for good behaviour under section 109 and 110 of Criminal
Procedure Code from
A.Habitual offenders
B.White collar
criminals
C.Jail inmates
D.None of the above
Answer: Option A
82.
Which of the following
deals with the procedure where Court considers that case should not be dealt with
under Section 345 Criminal Procedure Code?
A.Section 339 Criminal
Procedure Code
B.Section 287 Criminal
Procedure Code
C.Section 388 Criminal
Procedure Code
D.Section 346 Criminal
Procedure Code
Answer: Option D
83.
If one is accused
of an act which may amount to theft, or receiving stolen property or cheating and
is charged for theft only and from the evidence it appears that he has committed
cheating, he can be convicted for cheating though no charge for cheating has been
formally framed, by virtue of
A.Section 214 of
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 221 of
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 223 of
Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 224 of
Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option B
84.
Compounding an
offence under section 320 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973-
A.Can only be done
after obtaining the permission from the Court
B.Can only be done
by the complainant
C.Cannot result
in acquittal of the accused
D.None of these
Answer: Option D
85.
The duty of the
person for health and safety of the accused person shall be of the person having
custody of an accused person according to the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 under
A.Section 50
B.Section 55A
C.Section 54
D.Section 54A
Answer: Option B
86.
Where an accused
is granted bail under section 167(2), proviso (a) of Criminal Procedure Code and
on filing on charge-sheet the investigation revealed that the accused has committed
a serious offence, the bail so granted under section 167(2), proviso (a) of Criminal
Procedure Code
A.Cannot be cancelled
in the absence of special reasons
B.Can be cancelled
under section 437(5)
C.Can be cancelled
under section 439(2)
D.Can be cancelled
under section 437(5) or section 439(2)
Answer: Option A
87.
A sees Z commit
what appears to A to be a murder. A, in the exercise to the best of his judgment
exerted in good faith, of the power which the law gives to all persons of apprehending
murderers in the act, seizes Z, in order to bring Z before the proper authorities.
A.A has committed
an offence, while Z was acting in self-defence
B.Both A and Z
committed an offence
C.A has committed
no offence, though it may tum out that Z was acting in self-defence
D.None of these
Answer: Option C
88.
What sentence an
Assistant Sessions Judge may award?
A.Life imprisonment
B.Any sentence
authorised by law except a sentence of death or of imprisonment for life or of imprisonment
for a term exceeding ten years
C.Up to fourteen
years
D.Up to twenty
years
Answer: Option B
89.
The term "taking
cognizance" under the provisions of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 means
A.Starting a trial
B.Completing preliminary
requirements for starting a Criminal trial
C.Taking notice
of the matter judicially
D.An administrative
action to decide if criminal trial is required
Answer: Option C
90.
Procedure for summary
trail is provided in which sections of the Criminal Procedure Code?
A.Section 251 to
Section 260
B.Section 238 to
Section 250
C.Section 260 to
Section 265
D.Section 255 to
Section 265
Answer: Option C
Whenever there is alteration or addition in the charge after commencement of trial,
the accused shall be allowed to recall or re-examine the witnesses or call further
witnesses. How is this interpreted as?
A.A right of the
accused
B.Not a right of
the accused
C.A duty of the
court
D.In the discretion
of the court
Answer: Option A
92.
The power of Magistrate
to detain a person for the purposes of police investigation is for a maximum period
of
A.15 Days
B.60 Days
C.90 days
D.30 days
Answer: Option C
93.
Magistrate may
take cognizance of an offence on complaint if in his opinion-
A.There is sufficient
ground for conviction
B.There is prima
facie no probable defence of accused
C.Accused is not
innocent
D.There is sufficient
ground for proceeding
Answer: Option D
94.
Can a Magistrate
inspect any place of the commission of offence during trial?
A.No, a Magistrate
cannot be a witness under Section 310 of Criminal Procedure Code
B.No, a Magistrate
is concerned only to the case of prosecution under Section 310 of Criminal Procedure
Code
C.Yes, Magistrate
can inspect for the proper appreciation of evidence under Section 310 of Criminal
Procedure Code
D.Yes, but inspection
will not be a part of file
Answer: Option C
95.
Power to commute
sentence is provisioned under:
A.Section 286 Criminal
Procedure Code
B.Section 300 Criminal
Procedure Code
C.Section 433 Criminal
Procedure Code
D.Section 289 Criminal
Procedure Code
Answer: Option C
96.
In a plea bargain
who may participate
A.Police officer
investigating the case
B.Victim
C.Accused
D.All of the above
Answer: Option D
97.
Who amongst the
following can claim maintenance under section 125 of Criminal Procedure Code
A.A legitimate
or illegitimate major male child, suffering from physical or mental abnormality
B.A legitimate
or illegitimate minor child
C.Wife including
divorced but not remarried woman
D.All the above
Answer: Option D
98.
In computing the
period of limitation for the purpose of section 468 Criminal Procedure Code which
of the following period has to be excluded?
A.The time during
which the offender has been absent from India
B.The time during
which the offender has avoided his arrest by absconding or concealing himself
C.Both the above
D.None of the above
Answer: Option C
99.
Under Section 125
Criminal Procedure Code, a Magistrate of the First Class can order a person to make
a monthly allowance for the maintenance of his
A.Married daughter
who has attained majority
B.Brother
C.Sister
D.Father
Answer: Option D
100.
Who among the following
may withdraw prosecution of any person at any time before the Judgment is pronounced?
A.The State Government
B.The Public Prosecutor
C.The aggrieved
person
D.The Writer of
First information Report
Answer: Option B
1.
Under section 209 of Criminal Procedure Code, a case can be committed
to the Court of Sessions
A.If the offence is exclusively triable by the Court of Sessions
B.If the Magistrate thinks that the case ought to be tried by the Court
of Sessions
C.Both A and B
D.Only B and not A
Answer: Option A
2.
The Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate may pass a sentence of?
A.Death
B.Imprisonment for life
C.Imprisonment for a term of ten years
D.Imprisonment for a term of five years
Answer: Option D
3.
The competency and jurisdiction of the Magistrate to take cognizance
of the offence is
A.Affected by the illegality committed in the course of investigation
B.Affected by the irregularity committed in the court of investigation
C.Neither A nor B
D.Both A and B
Answer: Option C
4.
In certain cases any police officer
A.Cannot arrest any person without an order from a Magistrate and without
a warrant
B.Can arrest any person without an order from a Magistrate and without
a warrant
C.Without an order
D.Without a warrant
Answer: Option B
5.
If, in a complaint case it is made to appear to Magistrate that an
investigation by the police is in progress in relation to the same offence, which
of the following order(s) a Magistrate may pass under Section 210 of Code of Criminal
Procedure, 1973?
1. Return the complaint to be re-filed after police investigation
2. Stay the proceeding of inquiry or trial on such complaint
3. Call a report from the Investigating Officer
4. Refer the complaint for investigation by police
5. Refer the complaint to Chief Judicial Magistrate
A.3 and 4
B.2 and 5
C.2 and 3
D.2 only
E.None of the above
Answer: Option C
6.
Which one of the following is a Fundamental Right that has been incorporated
in Section 300 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973?
A.Principle of autre fois convict and autre fois acquit
B.Rules for appearance by Public Prosecutor
C.Exceptions to the charge of murder
D.Rules for grant of permission to conduct prosecution
Answer: Option A
7.
Under which section of Criminal Procedure Code a person who is avoiding
execution of a warrant may be proclaimed absconder?
A.Section 81
B.Section 83
C.Section 82
D.Section 84
Answer: Option C
8.
Maintenance under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
cannot be claimed by:
A.A wife who has obtained divorce from her husband
B.A wife living separately by mutual consent
C.a wife refusing to live with her husband owing to his extremely abusive
and violent behaviour
D.an illegitimate minor child
Answer: Option B
9.
An order for alteration in the allowance for the maintenance or interim
maintenance can be made by a Magistrate under Section 127 of the Code of Criminal
Procedure on proof of a change in the circumstances, at the instance of
A.Any person receiving under Section 125 a monthly allowance for the
maintenance or interim maintenance
B.Any person ordered under Section 125 to pay a monthly allowance for
the maintenance or interim maintenance
C.Relative of any person ordered under Section 125 to pay a monthly
allowance for the maintenance or interim maintenance
D.Both A and B
Answer: Option D
10.
In a first information an offence is cognizable and other is non-cognizable
the whole case shall be deemed to be-
A.Cognizable
B.Non-cognizable
C.It is to be seen whether it is a warrant case
D.It is to be seen whether it is a summon case
Answer: Option A
Which of the following courts can try summarily offences mentioned in Section 260
of Criminal Procedure Code?
A.Any Chief Judicial
Magistrate
B.Any Metropolitan
Magistrate
C.Any magistrate
of the first class specially empowered by the High Court in this behalf
D.All the above
Answer: Option D
12.
Under section 125
of Criminal Procedure Code, a Magistrate:
A.Has the power
to grant interim maintenance and the expenses of the proceedings
B.Has no power
to grant interim maintenance and the expenses of the proceedings
C.Has power to
grant interim maintenance but no power to grant expenses of the proceedings
D.Has no power
to grant interim maintenance but has the power to grant expenses of the proceedings
Answer: Option A
13.
An accused can
make an application for plea bargaining if and when he is alleged to have committed
the offence
A.Of Murder
B.Affecting socio-economic
condition of the country
C.Theft
D.Affecting women
or children below the age of 14 years
Answer: Option C
14.
The maximum term
of imprisonment awardable in a summary trial is:
A.3 months
B.6 months
C.9 months
D.1 year
Answer: Option A
15.
Under Section 320(1)
Criminal Procedure Code for house-trespass, which section of Indian Penal Code is
applicable?
A.455
B.446
C.448
D.442
Answer: Option C
16.
When an investigation
can't be completed within 24 hrs depending upon the facts and circumstance of each
case magistrate can order a person to remain in custody for
A.15 days
B.60 days
C.90 days
D.All of the above
Answer: Option D
17.
With reference
to the "Charge" which of the statement is/are correct?
1. Every charge under the code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 states the offences with
which the accused may be charged.
2. If in the course of same transaction, more offences than one are committed by
the same person, he can be charged at one trial.
Select the correct answer:
A.1 only
B.2 only
C.Both 1 and 2
D.Neither 1 nor
2
Answer: Option C
18.
The offence is
tried by the High Court under Section 474 Criminal Procedure Code The High Court
observe the same procedure as a court of session and may pass the order of
A.Sentence authorised
by law
B.Sentence authorised
by law, except death sentence
C.Sentence authorised
by law, except death and life sentence
D.Sentence authorised
by law, but any sentence of death shall be subject to confirmation by the Supreme
Court
Answer: Option A
19.
What is the total
period for which a Magistrate under section 167(2) of Code of Criminal Procedure,
1973, can authorize the detention of a person accused of offence punishable under
section 304B Indian Penal Code?
A.15 days
B.60 days
C.90 days
D.180 days
E.None of these
Answer: Option C
20.
Mark the incorrect
option.
In an appeal from a conviction, the Appellate Court can
A.Reverse the finding
and sentence and acquit
B.Reverse the finding,
sentence and order the accused to be re-tried
C.Not alter the
finding and maintain the sentence
D.With or without
altering the finding, alter the nature or the extent, or the nature and extent,
of the sentence, but not so as to enhance the same
Answer: Option C
When an offence has been compounded under Section 320 Criminal Procedure Code such
composition of the offence shall have the effect of
A.Discharge of
the accused under all circumstances
B.Acquittal of
the accused under all circumstances
C.Acquittal of
the accused when charge was framed and discharge of the accused when charge was
not framed
D.Neither acquittal
of the accused not discharge of the accused
Answer: Option B
22.
The word Magistrate
mentioned in section 156(3) of Criminal Procedure Code means
A.A Judicial Magistrate
B.A Special Executive
Magistrate
C.An Executive
Magistrate
D.Either A or B
or C
Answer: Option A
23.
An investigating
officer's police report concluding commission of a non-cognizable offence will be
treated as a
A.Complaint of
a case
B.First information
report
C.Case diary
D.None of the above
Answer: Option A
24.
Which of the following
statements is incorrect?
A.A court imposing
a sentence of fine may while passing judgment, order the whole or any part of it
to be applied in defraying the expenses of the prosecution.
B.A court can order
compensation for the rehabilitation of a victim even if the case ends in acquittal
or discharge
C.If the court
does not impose a sentence of fine, then it cannot order any compensation to the
victim of the offence
D.None of the above
Answer: Option C
25.
Under Section 209
Criminal Procedure Code, which of the following cases can be committed to the Court
of Sessions by a Magistrate, if it appears to the Magistrate that the offence is
triable exclusively by the Court of Sessions?
A.A case instituted
on a police report
B.A case instituted
otherwise than on a police report
C.Both A and B
D.None of the above
Answer: Option C
26.
Which one of the
following statements is not correct?
A.Every State shall
be a sessions division or shall consist of sessions divisions; and every sessions
division shall, for the purpose of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, be a district
or consist of districts
B.The State Government
may, after consultation with the High Court, alter the limits or the number of such
divisions and districts
C.The State Government
may, after the consultation with the High Court, divide any district into sub-divisions
and may alter the limits or the number of such sub-divisions
D.The sessions
divisions, districts and sub-divisions existing in a State at the commencement of
the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, shall not be deemed to have been formed under
Section 7 of the Code
Answer: Option D
27.
In which of the
following judgments, the Hon'ble Supreme Court has laid down that the competent
Magistrate can direct the Police to conduct thorough and fair investigation into
an First information Report (FIR):
A.Hasan Bhai Wali
Bhai Qureshi v. State of Gujarat, AIR 2004 SC 2078
B.Sakiri Vasu v.
State of Uttar Pradesh; AIR 2008 SC 907
C.Rashmi Behl v.
State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors., AIR 2015 SC 776
D.Aziza Begum v.
State of Maharashtra, 2012 (2) SCC (Cri.) 61
Answer: Option B
28.
In the Code of
Criminal Procedure, 1973 Assistant Public Prosecutors are appointed by the State
Government for conducting prosecutions in the Courts of Magistrates under:
A.Section 20
B.Section 21
C.Section 24
D.Section 25
Answer: Option D
29.
The prosecution
of judges and public servants are provided in
A.Section 197 of
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 179 of
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 297 of
Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 279 of
Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option A
30.
Which of the following
cases held that there is no conflict between sections 107 and 145 of Criminal Procedure
Code The words in S.145 are mandatory, while the language of Section 107 is discretionary
.
A.Balajit Singh
vs. Bhoju Ghose (1907) 35 Cal 117
B.Shama Charan
Chakravarti vs. Katu Mundal (1897) 24 Cal 344
C.Kali Kissen Tagore
vs. Anund Chunder Roy (1896) 23 Cal. 557
D.None of these
Answer: Option A
If a complaint in writing is made to a Magistrate who is not competent to take cognizance
of the offence
A.He shall dismiss
the complainant
B.He shall punish
the complainant
C.He shall decide
the complaint
D.He shall return
it for presentation to the proper court with a endorsement to that effect
Answer: Option D
32.
Which of the following
statements is correct?
Under Section 161 Criminal Procedure Code the statement of
A.An accused cannot
be recorded
B.The first information
cannot be recorded
C.An expert may
be recorded
D.A person under
the age of 15 years cannot be recorded
Answer: Option C
33.
Non-cognizable
offence means . . . . . . . .
A.A police officer
has no authority to arrest without warrant
B.A police officer
has authority to arrest without warrant
C.A police officer
may arrest but inform the higher authority afterwards
D.None of the above
Answer: Option A
34.
Under which provision
of Criminal Procedure Code, can a party approach an Executive Magistrate and pray
for dropping of the proceedings initiated under Section 145 of Criminal Procedure
Code?
A.Section 145(b)
B.Section 146(a)
C.Section 148
D.Section 145(5)
Answer: Option D
35.
An advocate who
is accused-
1. Of a criminal offence is entitled to conduct his own defence
2. Of a criminal offence is not entitled to conduct his own defence
3. With others of a criminal offence is not entitled to appear at the trial as counsel
for his co-accused
4. With others of a criminal offence is entitled to appear at the trial as counsel
for his co-accused
A.1 and 3
B.1 and 4
C.2 and 3
D.2 and 4
Answer: Option A
36.
Power to stop proceedings
in certain cases is provisioned under:
A.Section 258 Criminal
Procedure Code
B.Section 262 Criminal
Procedure Code
C.Section 240 Criminal
Procedure Code
D.Section 250 Criminal
Procedure Code
Answer: Option A
37.
Which one of the
following statements is not correct?
A.The Jammu and
Kashmir Code of Criminal Procedure has no provision for transfer of a case from
a Court in Jammu and Kashmir to any Court outside that State and, therefore, no
criminal case can be transferred from the State of Jammu and Kashmir to any other
Court outside that State
B.Article 370 of
the Constitution of India confers merely a "Temporary" status on the State
of Jammu and Kashmir
C.Article 371D
and Presidential Orders issued thereunder override any other provision of the Constitution
of India
D.The citizens
of India have a fundamental right to reside and settle in any part of India except
the State of Jammu and Kashmir
Answer: Option A
38.
Under which of
the following provisions of the Criminal Procedure Code, compensation is paid to
groundlessly arrested person?
A.Section 357
B.Section 358
C.Section 357A
D.Section 360
Answer: Option B
39.
A court can stop
the proceedings of a case under section 258 Criminal Procedure Code in which of
the following cases?
A.Warrant cases
instituted otherwise on a police report
B.Summon cases
instituted otherwise on a police report
C.Warrant cases
instituted on a police report
D.Summons case
instituted otherwise than on a police report
Answer: Option D
40.
The doctrine of
Plea bargaining is not applicable to offence punishable with:
A.Imprisonment
of 2 years
B.Imprisonment
of 3 years
C.Life imprisonment
D.Imprisonment
of 1 year
Answer: Option C
41.
Where the police
submits a final report under section 173(2) of Criminal Procedure Code for dropping
of proceedings to a magistrate, the Magistrate
A.May accept the
same
B.May reject the
same
C.May reject the
same and order further investigation
D.Any of the above
Answer: Option D
42.
An order under
. . . . . . . . of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 acts as a bar under section
300 of the Code to the trial of the accused for the same offence.
A.Section 256
B.Section 203
C.Section 227
D.Section 239
Answer: Option A
43.
"The Public
Prosecutor or Assistant public Prosecutor in-charge of a case may with the consent
the Court, at any time before the judgment is pronounced withdraw from the prosecution
of any person either generally or in respect of anyone or more of the offences for
which he is tried." This is related with which of the following Section of
the Code of Criminal Procedure?
A.Section 323
B.Section 322
C.Section 321
D.None of the above
Answer: Option C
44.
Under section 195
of Criminal Procedure Code the complaint in writing must be by
A.The public servant
concerned
B.An officer to
whom such public servant is administratively subordinate
C.Either A or B
D.Both A and B
Answer: Option C
45.
A group of militants
of certain communal organization conducts training of members with arms in public
place threatening public peace and safety. With regard to this, which one among
the following statements is correct?
A.The police officer
may pass order or public notice prohibiting conducting training with arms within
the local limits of his jurisdiction
B.The judicial
magistrate having jurisdiction over the area is authorized to pass any prohibitive
order under the provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure
C.The District
Magistrate may, if necessary, prohibit such activity for preservation of public
peace and safety by public notice or order
D.The District
Magistrate may direct the police officer within local limits of his jurisdiction
to pass prohibitive notice or order for preservation of public peace and safety
Answer: Option C
46.
FIR (First Information
Report) can be filed under which Section of Criminal Procedure Code
A.Section 151
B.Section 154
C.Section 155
D.Section 54
Answer: Option B
47.
Which of the following
is the correct chronological order of the judgments, relating to Section 438 and
delivered in
1. Salauddin Abdulsamad Shaikh v. State of Maharashtra
2. Siddharam Satllingappa Mhetre v. State of Maharashtra
3. Sunita Devi v. State of Bihar
4. Gurbaksh Singh Sibbia v. State of Punjab
A.1, 2, 3, 4
B.4, 1, 2, 3
C.4, 1, 3, 2
D.3, 1, 4, 2
Answer: Option C
48.
Cognizance meaning
A.Arrest without
warrant only
B.Arrest and investigate
without warrant of magistrate
C.Inform the accused
D.Can never arrest
and investigate
Answer: Option B
49.
In a non-cognizable
case, the accused
A.Can object to
the grant of permission under section 155(2) of Criminal Procedure Code as a matter
of right
B.Can object to
the grant of permission under section 155(2) of Criminal Procedure Code with the
leave of the Magistrate
C.Can object to
the grant of permission under section 155(2) of Criminal Procedure Code with the
leave of the High Court
D.Has no right
to participate in the proceedings and cannot object to the grant of permission under
section 155(2) of Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option D
50.
Under section 53A
of Criminal Procedure Code, when a person is arrested on the charge of committing
rape, the arrestee may be examined by a registered medical practitioner other than
a registered medical practitioner employed in a hospital run by the Government or
by a local authority when the later is not available within a radius of Sixteen
kilometres from the place;
A.Where the offence
has been committed
B.Where the arrest
was made
C.Where the nearest
police station is situated
D.Where the nearest
court is situated
Answer: Option A
51.
A valid proclamation
under Section 82 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 requires:
A.Public reading
of the proclamation in a conspicuous place of town or village where the accused
ordinarily resides
B.Copy of the proclamation
should be affixed at some conspicuous place of the house in which the victim resides
C.If passed by
the Sessions Judge, a copy of the proclamation should be affixed to some conspicuous
part of the High Court of the State
D.Copy of the proclamation
is affixed on conspicuous part of all police stations in the town/village where
the crime was committed
Answer: Option A
52.
In which of the
following cases the Supreme Court held that "The law does not mandate taking
of prior permission for further investigation or carrying out further investigations
even after filing of charge-sheet, it being a statutory right of Police".
A.State of Andhra
Pradesh v. A. S. Peter
B.Balbir Singh
v. State of Delhi
C.State of Uttar
Pradesh v. Farid Khan
D.Union of India
v. Padam Narain Agarwal
Answer: Option A
53.
The stage of Criminal
Procedure resulting in conviction or acquittal of the accused is referred to as
A.Investigation
B.Inquiry
C.Trial
D.None of the above
Answer: Option C
54.
Which of the following
is not matched?
A.Inquiry ⇔ Section 2(g) of Criminal Procedure Code
B.Non-cognizable
offence ⇔ Section 2(1) of Criminal Procedure Code
C.Police report
⇔ Section 2(r) of Criminal Procedure Code
D.Public prosecutor
⇔ Section 2(v) of Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option D
55.
Under Criminal
Procedure Code, Police Officer may arrest any person without an order from a Magistrate
and without a warrant
A.Who commits a
cognizable offence in the presence of a Police Officer
B.Who has been
proclaimed as an offender either under this Code or by order of the State Government
C.Who obstructs
a Police Officer while in the execution of his lawful duty
D.In above all
circumstances
Answer: Option D
56.
Under Criminal
Procedure Code, 1973, who empowers the Judicial Magistrate First Class for summary
trails?
A.The State Government
B.The High Court
C.The Sessions
Court
D.Chief Judicial
Magistrate
Answer: Option B
57.
An Executive Magistrate
may act even ex-parte under Section 144, code of criminal procedure 1973 if immediate
prevention or speedy remedy is desirable
A.To prevent obstruction,
annoyance or injury to any lawfully employed person
B.To avoid danger
to human life, health or safety
C.To avoid disturbance
to pubic peace and tranquility, riot or affray
D.On anyone or
all off the above grounds
Answer: Option D
58.
A Magistrate has
the power to direct the police to investigate into an offence in Criminal Procedure
Code under
A.Section 156(3)
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 156(2)
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 156(1)
Criminal Procedure Code
D.All of the above
Answer: Option A
59.
Under Section 320(1)
Criminal Procedure Code for criminal trespass, which section of Indian Penal Code
is applicable?
A.442
B.447
C.448
D.446
Answer: Option B
60.
The offence committed
under which section of Indian Penal Code is not compoundable under section 320 of
Criminal Procedure Code?
A.Section 352
B.Section 353
C.Section 354
D.Section 355
E.Both B and C
Answer: Option E
61.
Procedure in case
of insolvency or death of surety or when a bond is forfeited is covered in:
A.Section 286 Criminal
Procedure Code
B.Section 346 Criminal
Procedure Code
C.Section 388 Criminal
Procedure Code
D.Section 447 Criminal
Procedure Code
Answer: Option D
62.
Which of the following
provisions deals with the power of the Sessions Judge of revision?
A.Section 401 Criminal
Procedure Code
B.Section 400A
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 402 Criminal
Procedure Code
D.Section 399 Criminal
Procedure Code
Answer: Option D
63.
Mark the incorrect
statement:
A.Complaint means
any allegation made orally or in writing to the Magistrate or Officer in charge
of Police Station
B.An Inquiry into
an offence may end in discharge or conviction
C.Bailable offence
means an offence which is shown as bailable in Second Schedule of the Code
D.All of the above
Answer: Option D
64.
Which of the following
deals reference to High Court concerning a case?
A.Section 290 Criminal
Procedure Code
B.Section 394 Criminal
Procedure Code
C.Section 395 Criminal
Procedure Code
D.Section 222 Criminal
Procedure Code
Answer: Option C
65.
The First information
Report (FIR) gives information of
A.Report to the
Magistrate about the inquiry conducted by a police officer
B.Report submitted
to the court by the investigation officer in a criminal case
C.The commission
of a cognizable crime
D.None of the above
Answer: Option C
66.
X' causes the death
of 'Y'. After conclusion of investigation, police submitted the report under Section
173 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. Cognizance can be taken in this case
by:
A.The Court of
Sessions
B.The Court of
Magistrate who has jurisdiction
C.The Court of
Chief Judicial Magistrate
D.Any of the Court
of Magistrate of Second Class
Answer: Option A
67.
What is the stage
called when in a certain case the police officer either by himself or under orders
of a Magistrate looks in to the case?
A.Trial
B.Inquiry
C.Investigation
D.None of them
Answer: Option C
68.
"Delay in
examining witnesses by investing officer does not ipso facto make prosecution version
suspect. Investigating officer should be categorically questioned in aspect of delayed
examination" was held in which of the following cases?
A.State of Uttar
Pradesh v. Satish
B.Megha Singh v.
State of Haryana
C.State of NCT,
Delhi v. Ravikani Sharma
D.Balakrishna v.
State of Orissa
Answer: Option A
69.
The power of a
police officer to require attendance of a woman witness in a cognizable offence
extended to:
A.Calling that
woman to police station through a male constable
B.Calling that
woman to police station through a female constable
C.Calling that
woman to police station through her parents or family members
D.Not calling that
woman to police station, but going personally to the place where such woman resides
Answer: Option D
70.
Under which Section
of Criminal Procedure Code a Sessions Judge exercises power of appeal?
A.Section 373
B.Section 376
C.Section 397
D.Section 398
Answer: Option A
The finding of the Civil Courts given under section 146 of the Code of Criminal
Procedure, 1973 in a reference by a Magistrate regarding possession-
A.Cannot be challenged
by way of appeal but is subject to review and revision
B.Is not subject
to review or revision but can be challenged by way of appeal
C.Cannot be challenged
by way of appeal, review and/or revisions
D.Can be appealed,
and is subject to review and revision
Answer: Option C
72.
Under section 239
and 240 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
1. Reasons must be given if the accused is discharged
2. Reasons must be given if the charges are framed against him
3. Hearing includes hearing of evidence if needed
A.1 and 2
B.1 and 3
C.2 and 3
D.Only 3
Answer: Option B
73.
Which of the following
statements hold true for order of maintenance made under the provisions of the Code
of Criminal Procedure, 1973?
A.A claim for arrears
of maintenance abates on the death of the husband
B.An order passed
under Criminal Procedure Code acts as a bar to the case for maintenance under Civil
Court
C.It is not possible
to pass ex-parte order for maintenance
D.An enquiry under
section 125 and 126 of the Criminal Procedure Code is considered as trial
Answer: Option A
74.
Assertion: An accused person has been guaranteed
the right to be informed of the nature and cause of accusation.
Reason
(R): The accused person can get his conviction quashed upon vague
and obscure charges.
A.Both 'A' and
'R' are true and 'R' correctly explains 'A'
B.Both 'A' and
'R' are false
C.A' is true but
'R' is not a correct explanation
D.None of the above
Answer: Option C
75.
Which section of
the Criminal Procedure Code provides that, in no case the aggregate of consecutive
sentences passed against an accused shall exceed 14 years
A.Section 31 of
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 51 of
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 34 of
Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 41 of
Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option A
76.
Under Section 320(1)
Criminal Procedure Code for assault or criminal force in attempting wrongfully to
confine a person which section of Indian Penal Code is applicable?
A.351
B.352
C.357
D.358
Answer: Option C
77.
Criminal Procedure
Code A charge is framed by the Magistrate on the basis of
A.Police report
B.Statements recorded
under Section 161 Criminal Procedure Code
C.Police report
and documents sent with it
D.Documents produced
by the prosecution as well as the accused
Answer: Option C
78.
Before ordering
further investigation under section 173(8) of Criminal Procedure Code the Court
is
A.Under an obligation
to hear the accused
B.Under no inhibition
C.Under an obligation
to hear the public prosecutor
D.Under an obligation
to hear the accused person not sent for trial
Answer: Option B
79.
In proceedings
under section 125, Criminal Procedure Code
A.Strict proof
of marriage is necessary
B.Standard of proof
is very high as required in a proceeding under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
C.Prima facie proof
showing that the parties are living as husband and wife is sufficient
D.Prima facie proof
showing that the parties are living on husband and wife is not sufficient and something
more is required
Answer: Option C
80.
Statement recorded
by police officer during investigation under Section 161 of the Criminal Procedure
Code can be used during trial
A.For contradicting
the witness
B.For corroborating
the witness
C.Both for A and
B
D.Neither for A
nor B
Answer: Option A
"For every distinct offence of which any person is accused, there shall be
a separate charge and every such charge shall be tried separately", is provided
in Criminal Procedure Code under:
A.Section 211
B.Section 215
C.Section 218
D.Section 220
Answer: Option C
82.
Under section 91
of Criminal Procedure Code, a person who is summoned to produce a document(s) on
appearance before the court
A.Becomes a witness
and can be subjected to cross-examination
B.Does not become
a witness and can not be subjected to cross-examination
C.Becomes a witness
but cannot be subjected to cross-examination
D.Does not become
a witness but can be subjected to cross-examination
Answer: Option B
83.
Section 41 Criminal
Procedure Code is not controlled by Section 55 Criminal Procedure Code as:
A.The arrest is
made with a warrant
B.The arrest is
without a warrant
C.The arrest affects
the investigation
D.All of them
Answer: Option B
84.
The power to require
attendance of a person acquainted with the facts and circumstances of the case under
section 160 of Criminal Procedure Code, requires
A.Notice by telephone
B.Notice in writing
C.Either A or B
D.Both A and B
Answer: Option B
85.
The case of Deena
v. Union of India relates to:
A.Capital punishment
B.Hanging as mode
of execution
C.Long delay in
execution of death sentence
D.Hand cuffing
Answer: Option B
86.
In which one of
the following Sections of Criminal Procedure Code provisions for free legal aid
is made?
A.Section 301
B.Section 306
C.Section 304
D.Section 309
Answer: Option C
87.
Which of the following
statements does not hold true under section 246 of the Code of Criminal Procedure,
1973?
A.The Magistrate
can exercise his discretion to allow cross examination or not
B.The accused cannot
cross examine the witness for the prosecution before the charges are made
C.If the accused
pleads guilty, Magistrate is bound to record the plea
D.If the accused
pleads guilty, Magistrate is not bound to convict him
Answer: Option B
88.
Section 54 of Criminal
Procedure Code provides for
A.Medical examination
of the accused at the request of the police officer
B.Medical examination
of the accused at the request of the accused
C.Both A and B
D.Neither A nor
B
Answer: Option B
89.
A victim cannot
file an appeal against any judgement passed by the court:
A.Where the court
acquits the accused
B.Where the court
convicts for a lesser offence
C.Where the court
imposes inadequate compensation
D.Where the court
imposes inadequate sentence
Answer: Option D
90.
Which of the following
Sections of the code of Criminal Procedure 1973 deals with "Security for good
behaviors form suspected persons"
A.Sections 106
B.Section 107
C.Section 109
D.Section 110
Answer: Option C
In which one of the following cases did the Supreme Court lay down detailed guidelines
with regard to the use of Section 451 Criminal Procedure Code (order for custody
and disposal of property pending trial in certain cases):
A.Manjit Singh
v. State of Rajasthan, (2012) 12 SCC 223
B.Sunderbhai Ambalal
Desai v. State of Gujarat (2002) 10 SCC 283
C.State of West
Bengal v. Kailash Chander Pandey (2004) 12 SCC 29
D.Kailash Chander
Asthana v. State of Uttar Praseh, (1988) 3 SCC 600
Answer: Option B
92.
A Magistrate can
authorize the detention of accused in police custody for a period of fifteen days.
When does this period begin to run?
A.From the time
of arrest by the police
B.After first remand
C.On expiry of
twenty four hours of his arrest
D.After production
of the accused before the Magistrate
Answer: Option C
93.
If the accused
is convicted in a criminal case for an offence under the stature which does not
provide for payment of compensation-
A.The Court cannot
award compensation under section 357 of the Criminal Procedure Code and no civil
proceedings are possible
B.The Court cannot
award compensation under section 357 of the Criminal Procedure Code, but other civil
remedies are possible
C.The Court can
award compensation under section 357 of the Criminal Procedure Code, but the award
will be taken into account in subsequent civil suits
D.The Court can
award compensation under section 357 of the Criminal Procedure Code, but the award
will not be taken into account in subsequent civil suits
Answer: Option C
94.
Under section 243
of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973-
A.A magistrate
cannot issue summons to the complainant for being examined as a witness of the accused
B.The Court cannot
ask the accuse to deposit expenses which might be incurred by the witness
C.At the instance
of the accused the complainant can be re-summoned
D.All of the above
Answer: Option A
95.
By Criminal Procedure
(Amendment) Act, 2005, in section 459 of Criminal Procedure Code the words 'less
than ten Rupees' have been substituted by the words
A.Less than five
hundred Rupees
B.Less than fifty
Rupees
C.Less than one
hundred Rupees
D.Less than two
hundred and fifty Rupees
Answer: Option A
96.
In which judgment,
Hon'ble Supreme Court has laid down that the Police cannot refuse registration of
an First information Report (FIR) on the ground of lack of jurisdiction:
A.Manish Ratan
v. State of Madhya Pradesh, 2007 (1) SCC 336
B.Amrendu Jyoti
v. State of Chhattisgarh, 2014 (6) criminal 719
C.Rasiklal Dalpatram
Thakkar v. State of Gujarat & Ors., AIR 2010 SC 715
D.Y. Abraham Ajith
& Ors. v. Inspector of Police, Chennai & Ors., AIR 2004 SC 4286
Answer: Option C
97.
A Charge is framed
by:
A.The Police in
the Charge sheet filed under Section 173
B.The Court
C.The Court with
the assistance of Prosecution
D.The Court with
the assistance of Prosecution and Defence
Answer: Option B
98.
Which section of
the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 deals with the language and contents of judgement
A.Section 357,
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 358,
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 354,
Criminal Procedure Code
D.None of the above
Answer: Option C
99.
In the interest
of justice a Magistrate has the power to try a summons case as a warrant case, wherein
the offence to be tried thereunder is punishable with the imprisonment
A.Exceeding 6 months
B.Exceeding 4 months
C.Exceeding 1 year
D.None of the above
Answer: Option A
100.
Section 127 Criminal
Procedure Code provides for
A.Sanction of interim
allowance
B.Grant of expenses
of the proceedings
C.Alteration of
monthly or interim monthly allowance
D.None of the above
Answer: Option C
Treatment of the victim has been incorporated under Code of Criminal Procedure 1973
by Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013, under
A.Section 198B
B.Section 357B
C.Section 357C
D.None of the above
Answer: Option C
2.
In which case it was held that second wife of a person, whose husband's
first wife is alive cannot claim maintenance from her husband under Section 125
Criminal Procedure Code 1973?
A.State of Haryana v. Santra
B.Mahera Biswas v. Sewegata Biswas
C.Khemchand Om Prakash v. State of Gujarat
D.None of the above
Answer: Option C
3.
Akanksha is accused of disobeying a direction of the law with an intent
to save Sonam from punishment. As per Section 213 Criminal Procedure Code
A.The charge must set out the disobedience charged
B.The charge must set out the law infringed
C.Both A and B
D.None of them
Answer: Option C
4.
Upon the report being forwarded under section 173(2) of Criminal Procedure
Code to the Magistrate for dropping of proceedings, before deciding not to take
cognizance the Magistrate
A.Must give notice to and provide the informant an opportunity of being
heard
B.Need not give notice to and provide the informant an opportunity
of being heard at all
C.Nay or may not give notice to and provide the informant an opportunity
of being heard, depending on the facts and circumstances
D.Both B and C
Answer: Option A
5.
When there is dispute between two courts relating to exercise of jurisdiction
in a criminal matter and said courts are under subordination of different High Courts,
the matter shall be decided under section 186 of Criminal Procedure Code by the
A.Supreme Court
B.High Court of the larger State
C.High Court having more judges
D.High Court within whose area the proceedings first commenced
Answer: Option D
6.
Chapter XXIA "Plea Bargaining" (containing sections 265A
to 265L) of Criminal Procedure Code came into force on
A.5th July, 2006
B.16th April, 2006
C.23rd June, 2005
D.23rd June, 2006
Answer: Option A
7.
For application of section 451 of Criminal Procedure Code the property
A.Must have been produced before the court during inquiry or trial
B.Must have been the subject matter of offence
C.Must have been used in the commission of the offence
D.All the above
Answer: Option D
8.
Under which provision of Criminal Procedure Code on receipt of First
Information Report for the commission of an offence, the officer-in-charge of the
police station will send the copy to the concerned Magistrate?
A.Under section 154 Criminal Procedure Code
B.Under section 159 Criminal Procedure Code
C.Under section 156 Criminal Procedure Code
D.Under section 157 Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option D
9.
An accused person may be a competent witness in his own defence under
the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973, in
A.Section 312
B.Section 313
C.Section 315
D.Section 316
Answer: Option C
10.
Which of the following statements are correct?
1. Investigation is made by a police officer.
2. The object of police investigation is to collect evidence.
3. Investigation is a judicial proceeding.
4. Investigation is not a judicial proceeding.
Select the correct answer:
A.1, 2 and 3
B.1, 2 and 4
C.2, 3 and 4
D.1, 3 and 4
Answer: Option B
A person can be summoned as a witness under Section 160 of the Code of Criminal
Procedure 1973, by
A.Any police officer
B.The station police
officer
C.The police officer
investigating the case
D.None of the above
Answer: Option C
12.
Any police officer
making an investigation can:
A.Record confessional
statement of accused
B.Record statement
of witnesses
C.Compel attendance
of persons acquainted with facts and circumstances of a case
D.Both A and B
are correct
Answer: Option C
13.
The concept of
"plea bargaining" is not applicable to the offence committed against:
A.A women
B.A child
C.Both A and B
D.None of the above
Answer: Option C
14.
No Court shall
take cognizance of an offence punishable with fine only, after the expiry of the
period of limitation of:
A.Two months
B.Three months
C.Ninety days
D.Six months
Answer: Option D
15.
Under Criminal
Procedure Code, 1973, no court shall take cognizance of an offence punishable with
fine only, after the expiry of a period of
A.Six months
B.Twelve months
C.Thirty six months
D.No limitation
Answer: Option A
16.
In PUCL v. State
of Maharashtra, the Supreme Court has issued 16 Guidelines regarding investigation
of . . . . . . . .
A.Custodial Deaths
B.Encounter Deaths
C.Rape cases
D.Juvenile offenders
Answer: Option B
17.
The main characteristic
of the new Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 is:
A.The separation
of the Legislature from the Executive
B.The separation
of the Judiciary from the Executive
C.The separation
of the Revenue work from the Executive
D.To provide judicial
powers to the Executive Magistrates
Answer: Option B
18.
Order of issuance
of process against the accused in a complaint case under section 204 of Criminal
Procedure Code, by the Magistrate
A.Can be reviewed
by the court issuing the summons
B.Cannot be reviewed
by the Magistrate as under the Criminal Procedure Code the Magistrate has no powers
to review the order
C.Can only be revised
by the Court of Sessions or the High Court
D.Both B and C
are correct
Answer: Option A
19.
Which of the following
statements are correct.
A.Accused person
is not a competent witness
B.Accused can be
punished if he gives false answer in examination Section 313 Criminal Procedure
Code
C.Conviction can
be based upon evidence partly recorded by one magistrate and partly recorded by
another magistrate
D.Compounding of
offence under section 320(8) Criminal Procedure Code does not have effect of acquittal
Answer: Option C
20.
In which of the
following cases a wife is not entitled to maintenance?
A.If she is living
in adultery
B.If without sufficient
reasons refuses to live with her husband
C.If the parties
are living separately by mutual consent
D.All of the above
Answer: Option D
Under Section 320(1) Criminal Procedure Code for sale of printed or engraved substance
containing defamatory matter, knowing it to contain such matter, which section of
Indian Penal Code is applicable?
A.501
B.504
C.502
D.506
Answer: Option C
22.
Besides section
209 of Criminal Procedure Code which other section also provides for committal of
cases to the Sessions Court?
A.315
B.316
C.323
D.328
Answer: Option C
23.
Which Section of
the Code of Criminal Procedure provides a protection to the members of Armed Forces
from arrest?
A.Section 41
B.Section 45
C.Section 46
D.Section 50
Answer: Option B
24.
Which of the following
deals with the period of detention undergone by the accused to be set off against
the sentence of imprisonment?
A.Section 286 of
the Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 428 of
the Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 588 of
the Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 289 of
the Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option B
25.
In which case did
a Five Judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court consider the ambit and scope
of Section 319 of the Code of Criminal Procedure?
A.Hardeep Singh
v. State of Punjab
B.Rajesh v. State
of Haryana
C.Preiyasami v.
S. Nallasamy
D.S. Mohammed Ispahani
v. Yogendra Chandak
Answer: Option A
26.
Which provision
states that a private person may be arrested without a warrant?
A.Section 43(1)
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 33(1)
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 44(1)
Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 32(1)
Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option A
27.
Which of the following
statements is correct?
A police officer has
A.No power to take
the signature of an informant in the First Information Statement
B.Power to take
the signature of the informant in the First Information Statement
C.Power to take
the signature of the witness in the statement recorded under Section 161 Criminal
Procedure Code
D.Power to take
the signature of the accused in the statement recorded under Section 161 Criminal
Procedure Code
Answer: Option B
28.
Which of the following
cannot be arrested by a police officer without warrant?
A.Person having
possession of implements of house breaking
B.Person having
possession of subject matter of theft
C.Deserter of armed
forces
D.Person accused
of non-cognizable offence
Answer: Option D
29.
Under Section 37
of Code of Criminal Procedure every person is bound to assist a Magistrate or a
Police Officer
A.In the taking
or preventing the escape of any other person whom such Magistrate or Police Officer
is authorized to arrest
B.In the prevention
or suppression of a breach of peace
C.In the prevention
of any injury attempted to be committed to railways
D.All of the above
Answer: Option D
30.
In which case,
it was held that at the time of framing charge or taking cognizance, accused has
no right to produce any material?
A.Anil Rail v.
State of Bihar
B.State of Orissa
v. Debendra Nath Padhi
C.Bani Singh v.
State of Uttar Pradesh
D.Pratap Singh
v. State of Jharkhand
Answer: Option B
31.
Which of the following
are liable under Section 125(1)(d) of the Code of Criminal Procedure for payment
of maintenance to their parents, who are unable to maintain themselves?
A.Sons only
B.Daughters only
C.Sons and daughters
both
D.None of the above
Answer: Option C
32.
Under Section 320(1)
Criminal Procedure Code for assault or use of criminal force, which section of Indian
Penal Code is applicable?
A.351, 356, 342
B.352, 355, 358
C.342, 346, 325
D.355, 352, 353
Answer: Option C
33.
Section 125 of
Criminal Procedure Code remains applicable as long as there is no divorce. The fact
of divorce would have to be strictly proved to invite the application of the 1986
Act. This was held in:
A.Md. Zakir Hussian
vs. State of Bihar, AIR 2009 NOC (Pat.)
B.Sayeed Khan Faujdar
Khan vs. Zaheba Begum, AIR 2006 Born 39: (2006) II DMC 294
C.Atasi Ray vs.
Sri Dipak Roy, AIR 2009 NOC 2011 (Cal.)
D.Iqbal Bano vs.
State of Uttar Pradesh, AIR 2007 SC 2215: 2007) 6 SCC 785: (2007) 3 Crimes 31
Answer: Option A
34.
When a complaint
is presented to a Magistrate, and the Magistrate proceeds to examine the complainant
& the witnesses
A.The Magistrate
is conducting investigation
B.The Magistrate
is conducting an inquiry
C.Magistrate is
conducting a trial
D.Both B and C
Answer: Option B
Solution:
When a complaint
is presented to a Magistrate, and the Magistrate proceeds to examine the complainant
and the witnesses, it is considered as the Magistrate conducting an inquiry.
In legal terms, an inquiry refers to the process conducted by a Magistrate to determine
whether there is sufficient evidence to proceed with a trial. During this stage,
the Magistrate evaluates the complaint and gathers information from the complainant
and witnesses to decide whether there are grounds for further legal action.
Therefore, option B is the correct choice.
35.
Which of the following
statements need not be signed by the maker?
A.Statement under
Section 313 of Criminal Procedure Code
B.Statement under
Section 164 of Criminal Procedure Code
C.Statement under
Section 161 of Criminal Procedure Code
D.Statement (Confession)
by accused under Section 164 of Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option C
36.
Which of the following
deals with the Court of Session to send copy of finding and sentence to District
Magistrate?
A.Section 350 Criminal
Procedure Code
B.Section 287 Criminal
Procedure Code
C.Section 365 Criminal
Procedure Code
D.Section 289 Criminal
Procedure Code
Answer: Option C
37.
As per Section
468 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, the period of limitation for an offence punishable
with imprisonment for a term of two years is
A.One year
B.Two years
C.Three years
D.Seven years
Answer: Option C
38.
While exercising
its inherent powers under section 482, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 the High
Court cannot
A.Review its own
Judgement
B.Do all the mentioned
things
C.Convert itself
into court of appeal when the legislature has not conferred a right to appeal to
it
D.Grant police
custody from Judicial Custody
Answer: Option B
39.
When an arrest
warrant is executed, the arrested person must be brought to the court within the
limits of whose jurisdiction the arrest is made, if the court issuing the warrant
is not within:
A.30 kilometers
from the place of arrest
B.20 kilometers
from the place of arrest
C.10 kilometers
from the place of arrest
D.5 kilometers
from the place of arrest
Answer: Option A
40.
Criminal Procedure'
is a matter in the . . . . . . . . List of the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution
of India
A.Union List
B.State List
C.Concurrent List
D.Residuary List
Answer: Option C
1.
Which of the following
is incorrect response in the light of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973?
A.Inquiry is conducted
by the Court
B.Inquiry is conducted
after framing of charge
C.Inquiry is conducted
prior to framing of charge
D.Inquiry is conducted
by the Magistrate
E.None of the above
Answer: Option B
42.
Under Section 174(1)
of the Code of Criminal Procedure, when the officer in charge of a Police Station
receives an information that a person has committed suicide, or has been killed
by another or by an animal or by machinery or by an accident, or has died under
circumstances raising a reasonable suspicion that some other person has committed
an offence, he shall immediately give intimation thereof to the nearest . . . .
. . . . empowered to hold inquests.
A.Executive Magistrate
B.SDO
C.Either A or B
D.None of the above
Answer: Option A
43.
Who among the following
is authroized especially to empower any Magistrate of the second class to take cognizance
of any offence under Chapter XIV of the Code of Criminal Procedure?
A.The Chief Justice
of the High Court
B.The Session Judge
C.The Chief Justice
of the Supreme Court
D.The Chief Judicial
Magistrate
Answer: Option D
44.
Which one of the
following statements is correct?
Where a sentence of death has been commuted under section 433 into life imprisonment,
such person shall not be released from prison unless he has undergone imprisonment
for
A.Twenty years
B.Fourteen years
C.Twelve years
D.Ten years
Answer: Option B
45.
Which one of the
following section of Criminal Procedure Code provides public to give information
of certain offences to the police officer?
A.Section 38
B.Section 40
C.Section 39
D.All of the above
Answer: Option C
46.
Under Criminal
Procedure Code after committal of the case. Sessions Court found that another person
against whom a prima facie case is made out from the materials contained in the
case papers have not been included then
A.Sessions Court
would have no alternative, but to wait till the stage under Section 319 of Criminal
Procedure Code
B.Sessions Court
can issue summons under Section 193 on the basis of the records transmitted to him
C.Case should be
remanded to the committal Magistrate for appropriate action
D.Direction should
be given to Police to file separate charge sheet against additional accused
Answer: Option B
47.
Under what section
of Criminal Procedure Code a Magistrate may direct local investigation?
A.Section 133
B.Section 145
C.Section 147
D.Section 139
Answer: Option D
48.
If an accused before
a sessions court can't engage a pleader the court shall
A.Refer him to
state legal service authority
B.Engage a pleader
for him at state expenses
C.Proceed with
the matter without counsel for accused
D.None of the above
Answer: Option B
49.
Under which Section
of the Criminal Procedure Code Assistant Public Prosecutors may be appointed:
A.Section 23
B.Section 24
C.Section 25
D.None of these
Answer: Option C
50.
In a non bailable
offence, triable by Magistrate, application for bail under Section 437 of Criminal
Procedure Code, can be moved before the court of
A.Magistrate competent
to try and entertain the case
B.Chief Judicial
Magistrate or Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate
C.Court of Session
D.Both A and C
Answer: Option D
Which of the following provides for the right of person against whom proceedings
are instituted to be defended?
A.Section 265 Criminal
Procedure Code
B.Section 387 Criminal
Procedure Code
C.Section 303 Criminal
Procedure Code
D.Section 289 Criminal
Procedure Code
Answer: Option C
52.
First Information
Report-
A.Relates to cognizable
or non-cognizable offence
B.Is given to a
Magistrate or Police Officer
C.Relates prima
facie to a cognizable offence
D.May be given
to the District Magistrate
Answer: Option C
53.
The closure report
in a murder case can be accepted by
A.The magistrate
B.The court of
sessions
C.The High Court
D.None of the above
Answer: Option A
54.
Classification
of Bailable and Non-bailable offences in Criminal Procedure Code is provided under
A.First Schedule
of Criminal Procedure Code
B.Second Schedule
of Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 320 of
Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 321 of
Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option A
55.
For authorizing
detention of accused in custody of the police the accused must be produced before
the Magistrate:
A.In person
B.Through an advocate
C.By producing
an application signed by him
D.Through medium
of electronic video linkage
Answer: Option A
56.
Discharge of offender
on submission of apology is covered under Section . . . . . . . . of the Code of
Criminal Procedure, 1973.
A.339
B.458
C.388
D.348
Answer: Option D
57.
Section 162 of
Criminal Procedure Code provides that
A.The statement
made by a person to the police officer during investigation and reduced to writing,
shall be signed by the person making the statement
B.The statement
made by a person to the police officer during investigation and reduced to writing,
may not be signed by the person making the statement
C.No statement
made by a person to the police officer during investigation and reduced to writing
shall be signed by the person making the statement
D.Statement made
by a person to the police officer during investigation and reduced to writing shall
be signed by the person making the statement only if the police officer has obtained
prior permission of the court to obtain signature thereon
Answer: Option C
58.
Mark the correct
answer-
The conditional order passed by a Magistrate under Section 133 of the Criminal Procedure
Code cannot be challenged in civil court. This statement is-
A.Wrong
B.Correct
C.Partly wrong
D.Partly correct
Answer: Option B
59.
Under Section 167
of Criminal Procedure Code the nature of custody can be altered from judicial custody
to police custody and vice-versa, this alteration can be done
A.During the period
of first seven days
B.During the period
of first fifteen days
C.During the period
of first fourteen days
D.During the period
of first ten days
Answer: Option B
60.
Under which Section
of the following Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 the accused shall be supplied the
copy police report and other documents by the Magistrate?
A.Section 205
B.Section 209
C.Section 207
D.Section 208
Answer: Option C
Reports of certain Government scientific experts are admissible in evidence without
any formal proof, under
A.Section 291 of
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 292 of
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 293 of
Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 294 of
Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option C
62.
The personal attendance
of the accused can be dispensed with
A.Under section
207 of Criminal Procedure Code
B.Under section
206 of Criminal Procedure Code
C.Under section
205 of Criminal Procedure Code
D.Under section
256 of Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option C
63.
Under Section 125
of Criminal Procedure Code, Provision for maintenance of wife, children and parents
is made. In the state of Madhya Pradesh who else can claim maintenance under this
section?
A.Minor younger
brother
B.Uncle unable
to maintain himself
C.Grand parents
D.Widow sister
Answer: Option C
64.
Which of the following
provisions that Appellate Court may take further evidence or direct it to be taken
when dealing with any appeal under Chapter XXIX?
A.Section 286 Criminal
Procedure Code
B.Section 491 Criminal
Procedure Code
C.Section 391 Criminal
Procedure Code
D.Section 289 Criminal
Procedure Code
Answer: Option C
65.
An arrested person
has a right to consult a legal practitioner of his choice. The consultation with
the lawyer
A.May not be in
the presence of the police officer
B.May be in the
presence of the police officer but not within his hearing
C.May be in the
presence of the police officer and within his hearing
D.Both A and B
Answer: Option D
66.
Cognizance of the
offence of defamation under Chapter XXI of the Indian Penal Code can be taken
A.On a police report
B.On a complaint
made by an aggrieved person
C.Suo motu by the
court
D.All of the above
Answer: Option B
67.
Warrant case means
a case:
A.In which a police
officer cannot arrest without warrant
B.In which the
court in the first instance, shall issue a warrant of arrest against the accused
C.Relating to an
offence punishable with imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years
D.Relating to an
offence punishable with death, imprisonment for life or imprisonment for a term
exceeding two years
Answer: Option D
68.
Which one of the
following Sections of the Code of Criminal Procedure is not amended by the Criminal
Law (Amendment) Act, 2013?
A.Section 160
B.Section 161
C.Section 163
D.Section 164
Answer: Option C
69.
Which of the following
orders passed under section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 is legal?
A.An order directing
that all music should cease when any procession is passing a certain place of worship
B.An order directing
cutting of large quantity of trees
C.An order directing
the respondent to remove a bund obstructing the flow of water
D.An order restricting
the person from cutting large quantity of trees
Answer: Option D
70.
The offence affecting
the socio-economic condition of the country, to which plea bargaining is not applicable,
shall be notified by:
A.The State Government
B.The Scheduled
Castes/Scheduled Tribes Commission
C.The Human Rights
Commission
D.The Central Government
Answer: Option D
The sentence of an imprisonment for a term is not set off against the period of
detention undergone by the person during trial of the same case when such a sentence:
A.Is for the offence
of rape
B.Is for sedition
C.Is in default
of payment of fine
D.None of the above
Answer: Option C
72.
If the accused
pleads guilty, the Judge has:
A.No discretion
to convict him
B.The discretion
to convict him
C.The discretion
to convict him after recording his plea
D.The discretion
to convict him depending upon corroboration of evidence
Answer: Option C
73.
Section 159 of
Criminal Procedure Code empowers the Magistrate:
A.To restrain police
investigation and order magisterial inquiry when the investigation of a cognizable
offence by the police is already in process
B.To order magisterial
inquiry into a cognizable offence only in those cases in which the police decides
not to investigate the case
C.To order magisterial
inquiry into a cognizable offence where the investigation by the police is already
in process
D.Either A or B
or C
Answer: Option B
74.
All but one is
false of Section 91 Criminal Procedure Code?
A.This section
is not deemed to affect Sections 123 and 124 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (1
of 1872)
B.This section
is not deemed to apply to a letter, post card, telegram or other document or any
parcel or thing in the custody of the postal or telegraph authority
C.This section
is not deemed to affect Sections 123 and 124 of the Bankers' Book Evidence Act,
1891 (13 of 1891)
D.None of them
Answer: Option D
75.
Under section 167
of Criminal Procedure Code the longest period for which an accused can be remanded
in police custody is
A.15 days
B.14 days
C.20 days
D.07 days
Answer: Option A
76.
In which of the
following cases, the Court is required to record evidence before framing of charge:
A.Summons trial
cases
B.Sessions trial
cases
C.Warrant cases
instituted upon a complaint
D.Warrant cases
instituted upon a Police report
Answer: Option C
77.
Autrefois acquit
or plea of double jeopardy arises:
A.When a person
is acquited again of the same offence
B.When a person
is convicted again for the different offence
C.When a person
is tried again for the same offence
D.None of these
Answer: Option C
78.
Section 6 of Criminal
Procedure Code provides
A.Territorial jurisdiction
B.Classes of criminal
courts
C.Jurisdiction
of criminal courts
D.Power of magistrate
Answer: Option B
79.
Which of the following
statements is true:
A.A woman can never
be arrested after sunset and before sunrise under the provisions of Criminal Procedure
Code
B.A woman can be
arrested after sunset and before sunrise only under exceptional circumstances
C.A woman can be
arrested after sunset and before sunrise only under exceptional circumstances with
the prior permission of Judicial Magistrate of first class within whose jurisdiction
the offence is committed or the arrest is to be made
D.None of the above
Answer: Option C
80.
The provision by
which a Magistrate may dispense with the attendance of witness and issue a commission
for the examination of the witness is given in:
A.Section 265 Criminal
Procedure Code
B.Section 387 Criminal
Procedure Code
C.Section 284 Criminal
Procedure Code
D.Section 289 Criminal
Procedure Code
Answer: Option C
81.
Which of the following
is not correctly matched?
A.Conditional order
for removal of nuisance ⇔ Section 133
B.Security for
keeping the peace on conviction ⇔ Section 106
C.Place of inquiry
or trial ⇔ Section 176
D.Power to issue
order in urgent cases of nuisance ⇔ Section 144
Answer: Option C
82.
Which of the following
offences is cognizable, non-bailable and non-compoundable:
A.Voluntarily causing
grievous hurt, punishable under Section 325 Indian Penal Code
B.Attempt to murder
punishable under Section 307 Indian Penal Code
C.Voluntarily causing
hurt to extort confession, or to compel restoration of property, punishable under
Section 330 Indian Penal Code
D.Voluntarily causing
grievous hurt on provocation punishable under Section 335 Indian Penal Code
Answer: Option B
83.
Under Criminal
Procedure Code, for an offence punishable with fine only, the period of limitation
is
A.Three months
B.Six months
C.One year
D.Three years
Answer: Option B
84.
The trial court
while recording evidence in a case wherein the accused is in custody, records the
evidence of witnesses without ensuring presence of the accused in the court, which
of the following statement would be correct?
A.The judgment
passed by trial court in such proceedings would be vitiated by virtue of Section
273(a) of Criminal Procedure Code
B.The judgment
passed by trial court in such proceedings would be saved by virtue of Section 460
of Criminal Procedure Code
C.The judgment
passed by trial court in such proceedings would be saved by virtue of Section 465
of Criminal Procedure Code
D.The judgment
passed by trial court in such proceedings would be saved by virtue of Section 317
of Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option A
85.
Any person convicted
on a trial by an Additional Session Judge for an offence in which sentence of imprisonment
is more than seven years may appeal to:
A.Sessions judge
B.Chief Metropolitan
Magistrate
C.High Court
D.Supreme Court
Answer: Option C
86.
As per section
26 any offence under section 276 and section 376A to 376D of Indian Penal Code shall
be tried as far as practicable by a court presided over by:
A.A woman
B.Judicial Magistrate
of First Class
C.Chief Judicial
Magistrate
D.A High Court
Judge
Answer: Option A
87.
A magistrate may
take cognizance of an offence upon
A.His own knowledge
B.Police report
C.Receiving complaint
D.All of the above
Answer: Option D
88.
When the property
is not produced before the court pending or during the inquiry or trial, the disposal
of property shall be governed by
A.Section 454 of
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 455 of
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 457 of
Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 458 of
Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option C
89.
In which of the
following section no appeals in certain cases can be made when the accused pleads
guilty?
A.Section 586 Criminal
Procedure Code
B.Section 387 Criminal
Procedure Code
C.Section 375 Criminal
Procedure Code
D.Section 289 Criminal
Procedure Code
Answer: Option C
90.
Compensation can
be awarded to the victim of a penal offence under . . . . . . . . of the Code of
Criminal Procedure.
A.Section 340
B.Section 357
C.Section 357A
D.Both B and C
Answer: Option D
No court shall take cognizance of an offence after expiry of period of limitation
which is
A.Six months, if
offence is punishable with fine only
B.One year, if
punishable with imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year
C.3 years, if punishable
with imprisonment for a term exceeding one year but not exceeding 3 years
D.All of the above
Answer: Option D
92.
The appeal against
an order of acquittal passed by the Court of Judicial Magistrate first class shall
lie to:
A.The court of
Chief Judicial Magistrate
B.The Court of
Session
C.The High Court
D.The Supreme Court
Answer: Option B
93.
In order to achieve
the object of Section 100 Criminal Procedure Code, the law makes which of the following
obligatory?
A.At least two
independent and respectable witnesses of the locality should be present
B.The search should
be made in their presence and the list of things seized in the search should be
signed by them
C.The occupant
of the place searched or his representative should be permitted to attend during
the search and to have a copy of the list prepared all of them
D.All of them
Answer: Option D
94.
What is the period
of limitation prescribed under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 for filing a
suit by an aggrieved person to establish his right or claim in respect of property
in dispute in case his claim is disallowed by the Court which ordered for the attachment
of the property?
A.Three months
B.Six months
C.One year
D.Three years
Answer: Option C
95.
Under section 125
of Criminal Procedure Code the father and the mother i.e. the parents can claim
maintenance from their
A.Son
B.Daughter
C.Stepson
D.Both son and
daughter
Answer: Option D
96.
Under Section 216
of Criminal Procedure Code the Court has the power to:
A.Add to the charge(s)
already framed
B.Alter the charge(s)
already framed
C.Neither to alter
nor to add to the charge already framed
D.Add to and alter
the charge both
Answer: Option D
97.
For which one of
the following offences, Section 357C of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 does
not ensure the medical treatment, free of cost, to the victims?
A.Offences under
Section 326 A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860
B.Offences under
Section 354A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860
C.Offences under
Section 376A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860
D.Offences under
Section 376E of the Indian Penal Code, 1860
Answer: Option B
98.
Criminal Procedure
Code: Imprisonment in default of payment of fine can be awarded-
A.To run concurrently
with substantive sentence imposed
B.In addition to
the substantive sentence imposed
C.Court can condone
it
D.None of these
Answer: Option B
99.
Under which one
of the following Section of Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 armed forces can be used
disperse assembly for maintaining of public security?
A.Section 132
B.Section 131
C.Section 129
D.Section 130
Answer: Option D
100.
When at the state
of framing of charge the sessions court feels that the case in not exclusively triable
by it, it may.
A.Send the case
to the chief judicial magistrate for farming of the charge
B.Frame the charge
and transfer the case to the Chief Judicial Magistrate/Magistrate of the first class
C.Frame the charge
and transfer the case to a magistrate of the second class
D.Send the case
to Lok Adalat
Answer: Option B
What offence is bailable?
A.Mentioned as bailable offence in Schedule 1 of Criminal Procedure
Code
B.All cases of summons trial
C.All non-cognizable offences
D.All cases which are not triable by session
Answer: Option A
2.
A was travelling from Bhopal to Jabalpur by Rajkot-Jabalpur Express
Train. At Itarsi A caused grievous hurt to B who was the resident of Jabalpur. Where
will the case be tried?
A.At Bhopal from where A started his journey
B.At Jabalpur of where B was the resident
C.At Itarsi where A caused grievous hurt to B
D.At the place where MY. High Court decides
Answer: Option C
3.
The Chapter of "Plea Bargaining" is added to the Criminal
Procedure Code by the:
A.Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 2005 (Act No. 25 of 2005)
B.Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2005 (Act No.2 of 2006)
C.Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 2006
D.Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2003
Answer: Option B
4.
The provisions relating to compoundable offence is provided under Section:
A.319
B.320
C.265(d)
D.321
Answer: Option B
5.
In which one of the following cases the Supreme Court has held that
a married daughter with independent sufficient means of her own is liable to maintain
her father or mother under section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973?
A.Sundeep Chaudhary v. Radha Chaudhary
B.Vijay Manohar Arbat v. Kashi Rao Rajaram Sawai
C.Rewati Bai v. Jogeshwar
D.K. V. Rudraiah v. B. S. Mudda Gangamma
Answer: Option B
6.
"High Court cannot directly entertain the bail application of
POTA accused person without its refusal by special court:" This was laid down
by S. C. in
A.State of Maharashtra v. S. K. Dhinde
B.State of Gujarat v. Salim Bhai Abdul Guffor Shaikh
C.State of Gujarat v. Santosh Kumar
D.State of Uttar Pradesh v. S. N. Srivastava
Answer: Option B
7.
In which one of the following Sections of the Criminal Procedure Code,
1973 it is mandatory to produce the person arrested before the Magistrate within
24 hours of arrest?
A.Section 51
B.Section 56
C.Section 57
D.Section 59
Answer: Option C
8.
Criminal Procedure Code: If a offence under section 376 Indian Penal
Code is committed the information shall be recorded by woman police officer under
section?
A.154 Criminal Procedure Code
B.155 Criminal Procedure Code
C.156 Criminal Procedure Code
D.157 Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option A
9.
Which one of the following Sections of the Code of Criminal Procedure
provides the confirmation by the High Court of an order of death sentence passed
by the Court of Session prior to its execution?
A.Section 366
B.Section 367
C.Section 368
D.Section 369
Answer: Option A
10.
In which of the following section no appeal in petty cases can be made
by a convicted person?
A.Section 286 Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 350 Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 356 Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 376 Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option D
The State Government may by notification declare any city or town for the purposes
of Criminal Procedure Code as a 'Metropolitan', whose population
A.Exceeds ten lakhs
B.Below ten lakhs
C.Is five lakhs
D.None of the above
Answer: Option A
12.
A Magistrate of
the first class may award a sentence of imprisonment under Code of Criminal Procedure,
1973 up to the period of
A.Period of three
years under section 24, Criminal Procedure Code
B.Period of three
years under section 28, Criminal Procedure Code
C.Period of three
years under section 29, Criminal Procedure Code
D.Period of three
years under section 41, Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option C
13.
A Magistrate may
dispense with personal attendance of accused under
A.Section 204 Criminal
Procedure Code
B.Section 205 Criminal
Procedure Code
C.Section 206 Criminal
Procedure Code
D.Section 207 Criminal
Procedure Code
Answer: Option B
14.
In which one of
the following sections of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 the 'Cognizable Offence'
has been defined?
A.Section 2(a)
B.Section 2(b)
C.Section 2(c)
D.Section 2(i)
Answer: Option C
15.
Under Section 468
of the Criminal Procedure Code the period of limitation for an offence punishable
with a term not exceeding one year is:
A.Six months
B.One year
C.Two years
D.Three years
Answer: Option B
16.
Which of the following
Section deals with victim compensation scheme?
A.Section 280-B
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 287-D
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 357-A
Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 289-B
Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option C
17.
Legal effect of
withdrawal is
A.Acquittal irrespective
of whether the charge has been framed or not
B.Acquittal when
made after the framing of change(s) and discharge if made before the framing of
charge(s)
C.Discharge irrespective
of the stage at which the case is pending
D.Either A or C
Answer: Option B
18.Which of the
following chapters of Criminal Procedure Code is related with the 'plea bargaining'?
A.Chapter XXIIA
B.Chapter XXIVA
C.Chapter XXVA
D.Chapter XXIA
19.
Where the Magistrate
takes cognizance suo motu under section 190(1)(c) of Criminal Procedure Code, the
compliance with the provisions of section 191 of Criminal Procedure Code is
A.Directory, being
procedural
B.Mandatory
C.Discretionary
D.Optional
Answer: Option B
1. An accused person may apply for plea bargaining under Code of
Criminal Procedure, 1973 when he has committed the offence of
A.Dacoity
B.Robbery
C.Theft
D.Rape
Answer: Option C
2.
Which of the following is not an essential procedural requirement
of Section 164 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 namely
A.Warning to the accused
B.Confession to be made voluntarily
C.Recording of statement in presence of advocate of the accused
D.Memorandum at the foot of confession
Answer: Option C
3.
When is an arrested person entitled to meet an advocate of his
choice?
A.During interrogation
B.After interrogation
C.Throughout interrogation
D.All the above are correct
Answer: Option A
4.
Which of the following irregularities of a Magistrate not
empowered by law to do so, does not vitiate the proceedings:
A.Calling of record to exercise powers of revision under Section
397 of Code of Criminal Procedure
B.Taking cognizance of an offence under clause (a) or clause (b)
of sub-section (1) of Section 190 of Code of Criminal Procedure
C.Decision of an appeal
D.Revision of an order passed under section 466 of Code of
Criminal Procedure
Answer: Option B
5.
Information regarding occurrence of a cognizable offence is
recorded by an Officer Incharge of a Police Station under which provision of
the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973?
A.Section 149
B.Section 154
C.Section 155
D.Section 200
Answer: Option B
6.
Which of the following deals with the summary dismissal of appeal?
A.Section 286 Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 387 Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 381 Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 384 Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option D
7.
Which of the following cases has laid down that the name of the
victim of sexual violence should not be indicated in the judgment-
A.Bhupinder Sharma v. State of Himachal Pradesh
B.Tulshidas Kanolkar v. State of Goa
C.State of Uttar Pradesh v. Devendra Singh
D.State of Madhya Pradesh v. Balu
Answer: Option D
8.
In an appeal from a decision by the trial court, the appellate
court finds that certain necessary evidence was not taken by the trial court.
The appellate court
A.Can only remand the matter of the trial court for taking
additional evidence
B.Shall decide the matter only on the basis of the evidence before
it
C.Shall presume that the missing evidence would have adversely
impacted the case of the party who should have brought that evidence
D.May take additional evidence itself
Answer: Option D
9.
In which of the following cases, it has been laid down by the
Supreme Court that where the version in the complaint case and the police
report are totally different and contradictory, such cases should be tried
separately-
A.Harinder Singh v. State of Punjab
B.Pal alias Palla v. State of Uttar Pradesh
C.Suresh Chand Jain v. State of Madhya Pradesh
D.Dilawar Singh v. State of Delhi
Answer: Option C
10.
Who among the following is not entitled to claim maintenance under
section 125 of Criminal Procedure Code?
A.Wife living in adultery
B.Major married daughter who can not maintain herself
C.Both husband and wife living separately by mutual consent
D.All of these
Answer: Option D
Which of the
following is not a Criminal Court?
1. Executive Magistrate
2. Children's court under Juvenile Justice Act, 2000
3. Panchayati Adalats
A.All of the above
B.Only 2
C.Only 3
D.2 and 3 both
Answer: Option D
12.
Under the
provisions of section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 order for
maintenance of wives, children and parents-
A.The
provisions of section 250 of the Criminal Procedure Code do not apply to the
proceedings under this section
B.Cannot be
made for interim maintenance
C.Are subject
to maximum of Rs. 2,500 per month
D.Is barred if
proceedings under the Hindu Marriage Act are pending in the family Court
Answer: Option A
13.
A 'case diary
statement' is covered in
A.Section 160,
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 161,
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 159,
Criminal Procedure Code
D.None of
these
Answer: Option D
14.
If a person in
respect of whom an order requiring security is made under Section 106 or 117 of
Criminal Procedure Code is, at the time such order is made, undergoing a
sentence of imprisonment, the period for which such security is required shall
commence:
A.On the
expiration of such sentence
B.Concurrently
C.At no time
D.On the date
determined by the Court
Answer: Option A
15.
Section 164,
of the Code of Criminal Procedure contains a special procedure relating to
recording of confessions and statements. In view of the provision which is the
correct proposition:
A.Any
Metropolitan or Judicial Magistrate may, whether has jurisdiction or not in the
case, can record confession or statement made in the course of an investigation
B.Confession
can also be recorded by a Police Officer on whom any power of a Magistrate has
been conferred
C.The
recording of statement can only be done by the Magistrate who has the
jurisdiction
D.Any
Magistrate may, whether has jurisdiction or not in the case can record
confession or statement made in the course of an investigation
Answer: Option A
16.
The maximum
amount of fine specified in cases of petty offence under Section 206 of the
Criminal Procedure Code is:
A.Rs. 100
B.Rs. 500
C.Rs. 1,000
D.Rs. 2,000
Answer: Option C
17.
How does
Section 157 of Criminal Procedure Code provide safeguards for rape victims?
A.The
recording of statement of the victim shall be conducted at the residence of the
victim or in the place of her choice
B.The
recording of statement as far as practicable must be conducted by a woman police
officer in the presence of her parents or guardian or near relatives or social
worker of the locality
C.Both A and B
D.None of
these
Answer: Option C
18.
Every State
Government in co-ordination with the Central Government shall formulate Victim
Compensation Scheme (VCS) for providing fund for compensation to victims falls
under section 357A of Criminal Procedure Code with effect from 31st December
2009. This section was inserted by
A.Code of
Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 2008 (5 of 2009)
B.Code of
Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 2005 (25 of 2005)
C.Criminal
Procedure Law (Amendment) Act, 2005 (2 of 2006)
D.Code of
Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 2001 (50 of 2001)
Answer: Option A
19.
If a person
keeps for sale any obscene matter, who may require him to execute a bond for
behaviour?
A.Judicial
Magistrate-First Class
B.Executive
Magistrate
C.Police
Officer
D.Civil Judge
Answer: Option B
20.
Which of the
following Sub-sections was/were inserted by the Code of Criminal Procedure
(Amendment) Act, 2005 in Section 176 of Criminal Procedure Code?
A.176(1A)
B.176(1A) and
176(1B)
C.176(5) and
176(6)
D.176(1A) and
176(5)
Answer: Option D
The
imprisonment in default of fine
A.Shall be in
addition to a substantive sentence maximum awardable under section 29 without
any specific order
B.Shall be in
addition to a substantive sentence only when a specific order to that effect is
passed
C.Shall not be
in addition to the substantive sentence awardable by the Magistrate
D.Shall be in
addition to the substantive sentence awardable but subject to the upper limit
for substantive sentence prescribed under section 29
Answer: Option A
22.
Which Section
of Criminal Procedure Code deals with case diary?
A.Section 169
B.Section 171
C.Section 172
D.Section 157
Answer: Option C
23.
Which of the
following deals with the application of Sec. 243 Criminal Procedure Code
concerning the evidence of the defence
A.Section 247
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 264
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 237
Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 242
Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option A
24.
A, with six
others, commits the defences of rioting, grievous hurt and assaulting a public
servant endeavouring in the discharge of his duty as such to suppress the riot.
Applying Section 220 Criminal Procedure Code:
A.A may be
separately charged with and convicted of, offences u/ss. 147, m 322 and 149 of
the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860)
B.A may be
separately charged with and convicted of, offences u/ss. 147, m 323 and 150 of
the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860)
C.A may be
separately charged with and convicted of, offences u/ss. 147, m 324 and 151 of
the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860)
D.A may be
separately charged with and convicted of, offences u/ss. 147, m 325 and 152 of
the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860)
Answer: Option D
25.
Under which
Section of the Criminal Procedure Code police can arrest a person to prevent
the commission of cognizable offence?
A.Section 145
B.Section 133
C.Section 151
D.Section 146
Answer: Option C
26.
Which of the
following statements is true?
A.A Magistrate
can order to stop the investigation
B.A Magistrate
can order investigation under Section 156(3) Criminal Procedure Code even if
the offence is exclusively triable by a Sessions Court
C.A Magistrate
can order investigation under Section 202 Criminal Procedure Code even if the
offence is exclusively triable by a Sessions Court
D.A Magistrate
can recall an order passed for investigation under Section 156(3) Criminal
Procedure Code
Answer: Option B
27.
A Magistrate
under Section 311A of the Code of Criminal Procedure, can order any person to:
A.To give
specimen signatures
B.To give
specimen handwriting
C.Either A or
B
D.All of the
above
Answer: Option C
28.
Under which
section of Criminal Procedure Code Session Court exercises power of appeal from
convictions?
A.Sections 372
B.Sections 397
C.Sections 374
D.Sections 398
Answer: Option C
29.
Complaint, as
provided under section 2(d) of Criminal Procedure Code:
A.Can be in
writing only
B.Can be oral
C.Either in
writing or oral
D.Can be by
gestures
Answer: Option C
30.
Period of
limitation shall commence
A.From the
date of the offence generally
B.From the
date of knowledge of the commission of the offence if not known earlier
C.From the
date of establishment of the identity of the accused if not known at the time
of commission of the offence
D.All the
above
Answer: Option D
Section 53A of
the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment Act 25 of 2005) provides for
examination of the:
A.Person
accused of rape by medical practitioner
B.Arrested
person accused of rape by medical practitioner at the request of arrested
person
C.Person
accused of rape by medical practitioner at the request of police officer
D.Person
accused of rape by medical practitioner at the request of the victim
Answer: Option C
32.
Which of the
following courts, can under Section 106 Criminal Procedure Code release a
convict on security for keeping the peace and good behaviour?
A.Sessions
Courts
B.Magistrate
1st Class
C.Appellate or
Revisional Court
D.All the
above
Answer: Option D
33.
In which of
the following cases, it was held that provisions of chapter VIII of Criminal
Procedure Code being in public interest are not violative of Article 19 of the
Constitution of India.
A.Ram Charan
v. State
B.Shiv Narain
v. Ban Mali
C.Madhu Limaye
v. S. D. M., Monghyr
D.Ram Prasad
v. Emperor
Answer: Option C
34.
The confession
of an accused or the statement of a witness, under section 164 of Criminal
Procedure Code, may be recorded
A.Before the
beginning of the investigation
B.In the
course of investigation only
C.In the
course of investigation or at any time afterwards before the commencement of
inquiry or trial
D.In the
course of investigation or at any time afterwards during the inquiry but before
the commencement of trial
Answer: Option C
35.
First
Information Report is not a substantive evidence, it can be during trial for
the following:
A.Only to
corroborate the evidence of the informant
B.Only to
contradict the evidence of the informant
C.For both A
and B above
D.For neither
A nor B
Answer: Option C
36.
Which of the
following persons are entitled under Section 302 Criminal Procedure Code to
conduct the prosecution of the case without the permission of the Magistrate:
A.Public
Prosecutor
B.Government
Advocate
C.Assistant
Public Prosecutor
D.All the
above
Answer: Option D
37.
Which among
the following statements is incorrect:
A.A death
sentence imposed by a Sessions Court is subject to confirmation by the High
Court
B.A death
sentence imposed by a Sessions court can be confirmed by the High Court only
when a Bench consisting of two judges or more hears the case
C.No
confirmation of a death sentence imposed by the Sessions Court can be made
before the expiry of the period for preferring the appeal
D.The High
Court cannot acquit the convict while considering the case for confirmation
unless he prefers an appeal
Answer: Option D
38.
The Magistrate
at the time of delivery of judgement returns a finding that witness 'X' had
knowingly given false evidence intending that such evidence should be used in
such proceedings as evidence, and the Magistrate is satisfied that it is
necessary and expedient in the interest of justice that 'X' should be tried for
doing so, in such a case:
A.The
Magistrate may convict the person without affording him any further opportunity
B.The
Magistrate may take cognizance of the offence and after giving a reasonable
opportunity of showing cause, convict him or may make a complaint under section
340 Criminal Procedure Code for the offence
C.The
Magistrate may direct registration of an First information Report (FIR)
D.All of the
above
Answer: Option B
39.
Police cannot
compel the attendance of any person as a witness if he is under the age of:
A.15 years
B.16 years
C.17 years
D.18 years
Answer: Option A
40.
Further
investigation within the meaning of section 173(8) of Criminal Procedure Code
is
A.The
continuation of the earlier investigation
B.Fresh
investigation ab initio wiping out the earlier investigation altogether
C.Re-investigation
ab initio wiping out the earlier investigation
D.Either A or
B or C
Answer: Option A
An accused is
entitled to statutory bail (default bail) if the police fails to file the
charge-sheet within how many days of his arrest for the offence punishable with
'imprisonment up to 10 years'?
A.30 days
B.60 days
C.90 days
D.180 days
Answer: Option B
42.
Which Section
of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 has dealt with power of High Court to
commit the sentence of death to life imprisonment on pregnant woman?
A.Section 416
B.Section 411
C.Section 417
D.Section 420
Answer: Option A
43.
Consider the
following statement and choose the correct answer with the help of code given
below:
1. Investigation is conducted by police officer
2. Magistrate cannot interfere in investigation
3. Investigation is a judicial proceeding
4. Investigation is not a judicial proceeding
A.1 and 4 are
correct
B.1, 2 and 4
are correct
C.2 and 4 are
correct
D.1, 3 and 4
are correct
Answer: Option B
44.
List of
cognizable and non-cognizable offences is provided under of Criminal Procedure
Code
A.Section 106
B.Section 110
C.Schedule I
D.Schedule II
Answer: Option C
45.
What is the
object of Section 144 A Criminal Procedure Code?
A.It seeks to
enable the Police Commissioner to prohibit mass drill or training with arms in
public places
B.It seeks to
enable the Police Constable to prohibit mass drill or training with arms in
public places
C.It seeks to
enable the Government employee to prohibit mass drill or training with arms in
public places
D.It seeks to
enable the District Magistrate to prohibit mass drill or training with arms in
public places
Answer: Option D
46.
Additions or
alteration of charges is provided in Criminal Procedure Code
A.Under
section 214
B.Under
section 215
C.Under
section 216
D.Under
section 210
Answer: Option C
47.
A voluntarily
confession is admissible in evidence when made to:
A.When made to
a police officer
B.To a
Magistrate having competent jurisdiction
C.To a village
Sarpanch with a request to save him from police
D.Where it
leads to no discovery of facts and made to the police officer
Answer: Option B
48.
Monthly
allowance for maintenance or interim maintenance and expenses for proceedings
are payable
A.From the
date of the order
B.From the
date of the application if specifically ordered
C.From the
date of the application even if not specifically ordered
D.Both A and B
Answer: Option D
49.
Section 309 of
Criminal Procedure Code mandates completion of inquiry/trial relating to
offences punishable under Section 376, 376A, Section 376AB, Section 376B,
Section 376C, Section 3760, Section 376DA, Section 376DB of Indian Penal Code,
within a period of . . . . . . . . Months from the date of filing of the charge
sheet.
A.Three
B.Six
C.Two
D.One
Answer: Option C
50.
Remedies under
Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 and Section 125 of the Criminal
Procedure Code are
A.Dependent on
each other
B.Independent
of each other
C.Supplementary
to each other
D.Complementary
to each other
Answer: Option B
1.
Which of the
following Magistrates have power to prohibit repetition or continuance of
public nuisance?
1. District Magistrate
2. Sub-Divisional Magistrate
3. Judicial Magistrate
4. Executive Magistrate duly empowered in this behalf
A.1 and 4
B.2 and 3
C.1, 2 and 4
D.1, 2, 3 and
4
Answer: Option C
52.
What persons
may be charged jointly and tried together under section 223 of Criminal
Procedure Code
A.Persons
accused of the same offence committed in the course of the same transaction
B.Persons
accused of an offence and persons accused of abetment of or attempt to commit
such offence
C.Persons
accused of different offences committed in the course of the same transaction
D.All the
above
Answer: Option D
53.
Police may
carry out personal search on an arrested person,
A.Under
section 49 Criminal Procedure Code
B.Under
section 50 Criminal Procedure Code
C.Under
section 51 Criminal Procedure Code
D.Under
section 52 Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option C
54.
Section 183 of
Criminal Procedure Code
A.Applies to
voyage on the high seas
B.Does not
apply to voyage on high seas
C.Applies to voyage
within India as well as on voyage on high seas
D.Has been
declared unconstitutional
Answer: Option B
55.
For invoking
section 133 of Criminal Procedure Code where should be the inconvenience or
invasion on-
A.Public
rights
B.Public place
C.Private
place or private person
D.All of these
Answer: Option B
56.
Order to pay
costs in non-cognizable cases is covered under:
A.Section 359
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 287
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 388
Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 489
Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option A
57.
The
distinction between a police investigation ordered under Section 156(3) and the
one directed under Section 202 of Code has been clearly brought out by the
Supreme Court in-
A.Devarapalli
Lakshminarayana Reddy v. N. Narayana Reddy
B.Smt. Nagawwa
v. Veerama Shivalingappa Konjalgi
C.Kewal
Krishnan v. Suraj Bhan
D.Dr. S. S.
Khanna v. Chief Secretary
Answer: Option A
58.
It is
mandatory for a police officer to inform the person arrested, the grounds of
arrest and right of bail if the offence is not non-bailable, under
A.Section 49
of Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 50
of Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 51
of Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 54
of Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option B
59.
A, B and C are
charged for robbery and after trial convicted by 1st class Magistrate,
thereafter whether for the same fact they can be charged and tried for dacoity:
A.Yes
B.No
C.Barred under
section 300 Criminal Procedure Code
D.There will
be illegality
Answer: Option A
60.
Under section
(?) of the Criminal Procedure Code, a joint trial can be split up-
A.223
B.299
C.317
D.482
Answer: Option D
61.
Under Section
216 of Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 the court may alter 'charge'
A.Only before
the trial starts
B.Only during
the trial
C.At any time
before the judgement is pronounced
D.Never
Answer: Option C
62.
Under which
section of Criminal Procedure Code offences falling under Section 376 and
376(a) to (d) Indian Penal Code as far as possible are to be tried by a woman
Presiding Judge?
A.Section
26(a)
B.Section
26(b)
C.Section
55(a)
D.None of the
above
Answer: Option A
63.
Security for
good behaviour from persons disseminating seditions matter is taken by a
Magistrate under:
A.Section 105,
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 106,
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 107,
Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 108,
Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option D
64.
Which of the
following is an interlocutory order for the purposes of revisional powers of
the High Court or a Sessions Court?
A.Orders
summoning witnesses
B.An order of
bail granted by a Magistrate
C.An order
rejecting the plea of the accused on a point which when accepted, will conclude
the particular proceeding
D.Interlocutory
orders which are without jurisdiction and nullities
Answer: Option D
65.
Provisions
relating to bail to require the accused to appeal before the next appellate
court has been mentioned under which section of the Code of Criminal Procedure,
1973?
A.Section 436
B.Section 436A
C.Section 437A
D.Section 438
Answer: Option C
66.
Consider the
following statements:
The Indian Evidence Act is applicable to
1. The proceedings under chapter IX of Criminal Procedure Code
2. Court martial under the Army Act
3. Affidavits presented to any court
4. An execution proceeding
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A.1, 2 and 3
B.2 and 4
C.2 and 3
D.1 and 4
Answer: Option D
67.
Under which
Section of the Criminal Procedure Code the Investigation Officer must maintain
a 'case diary'?
A.Section 170
B.Section 171
C.Section 172
D.Section 173
Answer: Option C
68.
Under which
section of the Criminal Procedure Code, the jurisdiction of criminal courts
have been given for offences committed outside India?
A.Section 177
B.Section 179
C.Section 183
D.Section 188
Answer: Option D
69.
When an appeal
has been filed under Section 374 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
against a sentence passed under Section 376-D of the Indian Penal Code, the
appeal shall be disposed of-
A.Within a
period of six months from the date of filing of such appeal
B.Within a
period of three months from the date of filing of such appeal
C.Within a
period of nine months from the date of filing of such appeal
D.Within a
reasonable period
Answer: Option A
70.
The maximum
period for which an accused can be remanded in police custody is
A.One week
B.Fifteen days
C.One month
D.Three months
Answer: Option B
The Court of a
Magistrate of the second class may pass a sentence of fine not exceeding . . .
. . . . . rupees.
A.One thousand
B.Three
thousand
C.Five
thousand
D.Ten thousand
Answer: Option C
72.
Under section
125 Criminal Procedure Code, the Magistrate of the first class may, in certain
circumstances, order for maintenance of wives, children and parents, monthly
allowance at such monthly rates:
A.Not
exceeding five hundred rupees in the whole
B.Not
exceeding two thousand five hundred rupees in the whole
C.As such
Magistrate thinks fit
D.Not
exceeding fifteen hundred rupees in the whole
Answer: Option C
73.
Which Section
is based on the maxim 'Nemo debet bis vexari prop eadem cause' i.e. a man shall
not be twice vexed for one and the same cause?
A.Section 300
B.Section 301
C.Section 302
D.Section 303
Answer: Option A
74.
For the
purpose of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973, who from amongst the following,
may determine the language of each Court in the State other than the High
Court?
A.The High
Court of the State
B.The Supreme
Court of India
C.The State
Government
D.The
Legislative Assembly of the State
Answer: Option C
75.
Which is not
content of charge?
A.Description
of family background of the accused
B.Specific
name of the offence as per the law which provides the offence
C.In case of
unspecific name of the offence, definition of the offence
D.Particulars
of time and place of the alleged offence
Answer: Option A
76.
Under section
239 Criminal Procedure Code the Magistrate can
A.Frame
charges against the accused person
B.Discharge
the accused if charges are groundless
C.Open trial
for evidence
D.Convict the
accused if pleaded guilty
Answer: Option B
77.
Under Section
167 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 the maximum period of police
custody of an arrested person is
A.90 days
B.60 days
C.15 days
D.7 days
Answer: Option C
78.
Answers given
by the accused to the question put to him while recording his statement under
section 313 of Criminal Procedure Code can be taken into consideration for
A.Judging the
innocence of the accused
B.Judging the
guilt of the accused
C.For judging
the innocence or guilt of the accused
D.Neither for
judging the innocence nor the guilt of the accused
Answer: Option C
79.
Who is
authorised to appoint Public Prosecutor for a District?
A.High Court
B.State
Government
C.District
Judge
D.District
Magistrate
Answer: Option B
80.
A
"Divorced" Hindu wife can claim maintenance under which of the
following Acts
A.Hindu
Marriage Act only
B.Hindu
Marriage Act and Criminal Procedure Code 1973
C.Hindu
Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956 and Hindu Marriage Act
D.In all of
the above
Answer: Option B
Any person
aggrieved by refusal, on the part of an officer in charge of police station to
record the information in cognizable offence may, under Section 154(3) of the
Code of Criminal Procedure send the information in writing and by post to:
A.First Class
Judicial Magistrate
B.Sessions
Judge
C.Superintendent
of Police
D.High Court
Answer: Option C
82.
The Court of a
Chief Judicial Magistrate is empowered to pass a sentence of:
A.Imprisonment
for seven years
B.Imprisonment
for eight years
C.Imprisonment
for ten years
D.Death or
imprisonment for life
Answer: Option A
83.
What procedure
will be followed in case when Session's court entertains cases directly under
Section 199(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code?
A.Session's
Trial
B.Warrant
Trial on police report
C.Warrant
Trial otherwise than on police report
D.Summon Trial
Answer: Option C
84.
Under Code of
Criminal Procedure substituted service of summons can be made:
A.By affixing
summons on the house
B.By a
Registered Post
C.By Courier
D.None of it
Answer: Option A
85.
Under Section
311A of Criminal Procedure Code, which Officer has power to order a person to
give specimen signature or hand writing?
A.Judicial
Magistrate First Class
B.Chief
Judicial Magistrate
C.District
Magistrate
D.Sessions
Judge
Answer: Option A
86.
Where the
defendant is confined in a prison, the summons shall be delivered or sent to
A.The person
concerned
B.The family
of the person
C.The officer
in charge of the prison for serviceon defendant
D.The advocate
of the person
Answer: Option C
87.
Which of the
following statements is false in the context of Section 155 of the Code of
Criminal Procedure regarding investigation of non cognizable cases?
A.No police
officer shall investigate a non-cognizable case without the order of a
Magistrate having power to try such case or commit the case for trial
B.Any police
officer receiving such order may exercise the same powers in respect of the
investigation including the power to arrest without warrant, as an officer in
charge of a police station may exercise in a cognizable case
C.Where a case
relates to two or more offences of which at least one is cognizable, the case
shall be deemed to be a cognizable case, not with standing that the other
offences are non-cognizable
D.Upon receipt
of information of the commission of a non-cognizable offence, the officer in
charge of a police station shall enter the substance of the information in a
book in such form as the state government may prescribe in this behalf
Answer: Option B
88.
A stepmother
can claim maintenance under section 125 of Criminal Procedure Code from her
stepson
A.Provided she
is childless and widow
B.Provided she
is childless, and her husband is incapable of supporting and maintaining her
C.Provided she
is childless though her husband is capable of supporting and maintaining her
D.Both A and B
Answer: Option D
89.
Section 293 of
the Code of Criminal Procedure regarding reports of government scientific
experts applies to
A.The Director
of a Central or State Forensic Science Laboratory
B.The Deputy
Director of a Central or State Forensic Science Laboratory
C.The
Assistant Director of a Central or State Forensic Science Laboratory
D.All these
Answer: Option D
90.
The term
"victim" is defined under
A.Section 2(w)
B.Section
2(wa)
C.Section 2(u)
D.None of the
above
Answer: Option B
91.
Ordinarily, a
criminal investigation is conducted by
A.Inspector
B.Superintendent
of Police
C.Constable-in-chief
D.Officer in
charge of a police station
Answer: Option D
92.
Can a
Magistrate order the search of any place in his presence, for the search of
which he is empowered to issue a search warrant?
A.Yes, under
section 103 Criminal Procedure Code
B.Yes, under
section 104 Criminal Procedure Code
C.No
D.Yes, under
section 105 Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option A
93.
In the
Criminal Procedure Code the procedure of proclamation for persons absconding
and attachment of property is provided under:
A.Section 61
to 79
B.Section 70
to 81
C.Section 82
to 86
D.Section 87
to 90
Answer: Option C
94.
Under section
308 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, an accomplice, who does not comply
with the conditions of pardon, may be prosecuted and tried separately for the
offence of giving false evidence, but with the sanction of the
A.Sessions
Court
B.High Court
C.State
Government
D.Chief
Justice of High Court
Answer: Option B
95.
Which of the
propositions is not correct with regard to the period of limitation specified
in Section 468 Criminal Procedure Code for taking cognizance?
A.The period
of limitation is six months for offences punishable with fine only
B.The period
of limitation is one year for offences punishable with imprisonment for a teqt
not exceeding one year
C.The period
of limitation shall be three years if the offence is punishable with
imprisonment for a term exceeding three years
D.The period
of limitation in relation to offences tried together is determined with
reference to the offence which is punishable with the most severe punishment
Answer: Option C
96.
The provision
of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 which deals with the order of the High
Court on appeal to be certified to lower court is contained in
A.Section 388
B.Section 387
C.Section 384
D.Section 391
Answer: Option A
97.
The
prohibition contained in section 162 of Criminal Procedure Code
A.Shall not
apply where the statement made to the police during investigation is made
admissible under any other provision of the Code
B.Shall apply
even where the statement made to the police officer during investigation is
made admissible under any other provision of the code as section 162 has an
over-riding effect
C.May or may
not apply where the statement made to the police during investigation is made
admissible under any other provisions of the Code, depending on the facts and
circumstances of the case
D.May or may
not apply where the statement made to the police during investigation is made
admissible under any other provision of the Code, depending on the discretion
of the Court
Answer: Option A
98.
No court shall
take cognizance of a continuing offence after:
A.Six months
B.One year
C.Three years
D.None of the
above
Answer: Option D
99.
Which of the
following is true of the right to receive maintenance under Section 125 of the
Criminal Procedure Code?
A.It is purely
a personal right created by an order of criminal court
B.There is no
charge created on property by the order for maintenance
C.The
maintenance cannot he held to the alienable property
D.All of these
Answer: Option D
100.
Under the
scheme of Criminal Procedure Code the inherent powers vest in
A.The High
Court
B.The Court of
Session
C.The Court of
District and Sessions Judge
D.All of the
above
Answer: Option A
In which Sections of the Criminal Procedure Code the trial
procedure of Warrant cases in given
A.From Section 238 to 250
B.From Section 251 to 259
C.From Section 260 to 265
D.From Section 225 to 237
Answer: Option A
2.
Assistant Sessions Judge is, empowered to pass sentence of
imprisonment for a term not exceeding-
A.Five years
B.Ten years
C.Three years
D.Seven years
Answer: Option B
3.
Under which Section of the Criminal Procedure Code, any court may
take cognizance of an offence, after the expiry of the period limitation?
A.Section 468
B.Section 472
C.Section 473
D.Section 471
Answer: Option C
4.
Under section 267 production warrants in respect of a person
detained in prison, can be issued for the purposes of
A.Investigation
B.Inquiry
C.Trial
D.All the above
Answer: Option D
5.
Which of the following is not outside the provision of section
162(1) of Criminal Procedure Code
A.Statement falling under section 32(1) of the Indian Evidence Act
B.Statement falling under section 27 of the Indian Evidence Act
C.Statements recorded by the police officer during investigation
D.Neither A nor B nor C
Answer: Option C
6.
Which of the following is entitled to receive maintenance under
section 125 Criminal Procedure Code:
A.A Divorced Hindu women who has not remarried and unable to
maintain herself
B.A woman unable to maintain herself who was living with the man
as his mistress
C.A woman living an adulterous life
D.Wife living separately by mutual consent
Answer: Option A
7.
Which one of the following Magistrate is authorised under section
110 Criminal Procedure Code to require security for good behaviour from
habitual offenders within his local jurisdiction
A.Judicial Magistrate First Class
B.Chief Judicial Magistrate
C.District Magistrate
D.Executive Magistrate
Answer: Option D
8.
A conditional order for removal of public nuisance under Section
133 Criminal Procedure Code may be passed by-
A.District Magistrate only
B.Sub-Divisional Magistrate only
C.Executive Magistrate only
D.Any of the above Magistrates
Answer: Option D
9.
Which of the following is correct:
A.Magistrate cannot arrest a person
B.A private person cannot arrest a person
C.A police officer can arrest a person
D.Both A and B
Answer: Option C
10.
Which one of the following sections of the Code of Criminal
Procedure provides that the person of a female shall be examined only by or
under the supervision of a female registered medical practitioner?
A.Section 53(2)
B.Section 55(2)
C.Section 60(2)
D.Section 54
Answer: Option A
1.
An order
passed by a Magistrate under Section 446 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973,
is appealable to
A.Session
Judge
B.District
Magistrate
C.High Court
D.Supreme
Court
Answer: Option A
12.
Which one of
the following sections of the Criminal Procedure Code provides that a person
once convicted or acquitted shall not be tried again for the same offence?
A.Section 303
B.Section
20(3)
C.Section
300(1)
D.None of the
above
Answer: Option C
13.
When a magistrate
cannot pass sentence sufficiently, he may under section 325 of the code od
criminal procedure 1973, submit the proceeding and forward the accused to . . .
. . . . .
A.High court
B.Session
judge
C.Additional
session judge
D.Chief
judicial magistrate
Answer: Option D
14.
As per
Schedule 1 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, if it is not specifically
mentioned whether an offence under a special enactment is cognizable or not, an
offence punishable with imprisonment for less than . . . . . . . . years is
non-cognizable.
A.Two
B.Three
C.Five
D.One
Answer: Option B
15.
Public
Prosecutor is appointed by:
A.State
Government
B.High Court
C.Public
Service Commission
D.Law
Secretary
Answer: Option A
16.
An offence is
committed outside India by a citizen of India such offence shall be inquired or
tried in India with the previous sanction of-
A.Supreme
Court
B.State
Government
C.Central
Government
D.Permission
not needed
Answer: Option C
17.
Which section
of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 enacts the rule of autrefois acquit and
autrefois convict?
A.Section 300
B.Section 302
C.Section 303
D.Section 304
Answer: Option A
18.
Who has the
power of summary trial of a case?
A.The Chief
Judicial Magistrate
B.The
Metropolitan Magistrate
C.Any
Magistrate of the first class especially empowered
D.All the
above
Answer: Option D
19.
Which one of
the following is not correctly matched?
A.Police to
prevent cognizable offences ⇔ Sec. 149
B.Power to
arrest to prevent the commission of cognizable offence ⇔ Sec. 151
C.Power to
certain armed forces officers to dispense assembly ⇔ Sec. 131
D.Arrest by
Magistrate ⇔ Sec. 45
Answer: Option D
20.
Prescription
by the High Court the manner in which the evidence of witnesses and the
examination of the accused shall be taken down in cases coming before it; and
such evidence and examination shall be taken down in accordance with such rule
in which the record in High Court is given in:
A.Section 265
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 283
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 280
Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 289
Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option B
Who can pass
the Order under provision of Section 125 of Criminal Procedure Code
A.First class
Judicial Magistrate
B.Only Chief
Judicial Magistrate
C.Only
District Judge
D.Only
District Magistrate
Answer: Option A
22.
Provision
relating to plea bargaining comes under which Chapter in Criminal Procedure
Code
A.XXI
B.XXA
C.VIIA
D.XXIA
Answer: Option D
23.
If person,
identifying the person arrested, is mentally and physically disabled, who will
supervise the process of identification, under Criminal Procedure Code ?
A.Any
executive Magistrate
B.Judicial
Magistrate
C.District
Magistrate
D.Chief
judicial Magistrate
Answer: Option B
24.
Filing of list
of witnesses by the complainant before issuance of summons or warrant to the
accused under section 204 of Criminal Procedure Code
A.Is mandatory
B.Is directory
C.Neither
mandatory nor directory
D.Either
mandatory or directory
Answer: Option B
25.
The Court of
Sessions shall ordinarily hold its sitting at such place or places as the High
Court may, by notification, specify. A special sitting of Session Court may
also be conducted at a special place if, subject to other conditions, found fit
in the opinion of the
A.State
B.High Court
C.Sessions
Court
D.District
Magistrate
Answer: Option C
26.
In which of
the following cases, did the Supreme Court uphold the validity of the Code of
Civil Procedure Amendment Acts of 1999 and 2002:
A.Delhi High
Court Bar Association v. Union Of India
B.Allahabad
High Court Bar Association v. Union Of India
C.Salem
Advocate Bar Association v. Union Of India
D.P & H
High Court Bar Association v. Union Of India
Answer: Option C
27.
Which one of
the following Sections of Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 is related to
"Interpretator is bound to interpret truthfully"
A.Section 272
B.Section 284
C.Section 280
D.Section 282
Answer: Option D
28.
The
conditional order for removal of public nuisance issued under the provisions of
the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 becomes absolute
A.If the
person against whom the conditional order was made denies the existence of the
public right
B.If the
person against whom the conditional order was made does not perform the act or
appear and show cause
C.If the
person against whom the conditional order is made resists arrest
D.If the
magistrate receives a report from the police officer requesting for the order
to be made absolute
Answer: Option B
29.
Bailable
offence means:
A.Where to get
bail is right
B.Where to
give bail is duty of the court
C.Which is
shown as bailable in the First Schedule of the Criminal Procedure Code or under
any other law for time being inforce
D.None of the
above
Answer: Option C
30.
Under Section
27 of the Criminal Procedure Code, the age of Juvenile is
A.16 years
B.18 years
C.12 years
D.None of the
above
Answer: Option A
1.
In a summons
case triable by a Magistrate, continuation of investigation, beyond the period
of six months, from the date of arrest of the accused, without the previous
permission of the Magistrate, shall:
A.Render the
entire investigation is vitiated and bad and the accused is liable to be
discharged
B.Not render
the entire investigation bad but the prosecution cannot rely on the
investigation so carried on and the evidence so collected shall not be
admissible
C.Not render
the entire investigation bad but the accused is liable to be discharged
D.None of the
above
Answer: Option C
32.
Under Section
167 of the Criminal Procedure Code the Magistrate can authorize detention for a
total period of 90 days during investigation in cases of offences punishable
A.With death
B.With
imprisonment for life
C.With
imprisonment for a term not less than 10 years
D.All the
above
Answer: Option B
33.
For every
distinct offence of which any person is accused, there shall be a separate
charge, where is the exception to this rule in Criminal Procedure Code?
A.Section 219
B.Section 220
and 222
C.Sections
219, 220 and 222
D.Sections
219, 220, 221 and 223
Answer: Option D
34.
Chapter XXIA
of the Criminal Procedure Code was incorporated in the year;
A.2005
B.2006
C.2004
D.2003
Answer: Option B
35.
Anticipatory
bail under Section 438 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 means:
A.A direction
to release a person on bail issued after a person is arrested
B.A direction
to release a person on bail issued even before a person is arrested or is in
apprehension of arrest
C.A direction
to release a person on bail from judicial custody
D.A direction
to release a person on bail when he is in police custody after being arrested
Answer: Option B
36.
When can
police arrest a person without warrant?
A.In case of
cognizable offences only
B.In case of
proclaimed offender only
C.Deserter
from Armed forces only
D.All of these
Answer: Option D
37.
With regard to
proceedings under section 125 Criminal Procedure Code which of the following
propositions is correct?
A.Strict proof
of marriage is necessary
B.Standard of
proof is very high as required in a proceeding under the Hindu Marriage Act,
1955
C.Prima facie
proof showing that the parties are living as husband and wife is sufficient
D.Prima facie
proof showing that the parties are living as husband and wife is not sufficient
and something more is required
Answer: Option C
38.
Under Section
320(1) Criminal Procedure Code theft, by clerk or servant of property in
possession of master for which section of Indian Penal Code is applicable?
A.86
B.384
C.380
D.381
Answer: Option D
39.
When is an
Investigating Officer bound to video-graph the proceeding during investigation?
A.Identification
of the driver of the offending vehicle by the physically disabled victim of a
road accident
B.Recording
the statement of a rape victim, under a mental trauma
C.Both A and B
D.None of
these
Answer: Option C
40.
A . . . . . .
. . is not entitled to maintenance under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal
Procedure, 1973
A.Wife unable
to maintain herself
B.Divorced
wife (not re-married)
C.Minor
daughter
D.Divorced
wife re-married
Answer: Option D
The statements
or facts stated by an accused in an application for plea bargaining
A.Can be used
in any other case against the accused
B.Can be used
in any other case against the accused only with the permission of the Court
C.Cannot be
used for any other purpose except for the purpose of plea bargaining
D.Can be used
for any other purpose
Answer: Option C
42.
Under which
provision is the Court acquitting the accused, required to take a bond from
him/her for appearance in the higher court?
A.Section 439
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section
436-A Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 436
Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section
437-A Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option D
43.
Which of the
following are disputes relating to land or water under section 145 Criminal
Procedure Code, 1973?
A.Disputes
regarding the right to collect rent in respect of immovable property
B.Dispute
relating to possession of standing crops
C.Dispute in
right to fishery
D.All of the
above
Answer: Option D
44.
A judgment
contains
A.Concise
statement of the case
B.The points
for determination
C.The decision
on the points of determinations and the reason thereof
D.All the
above
Answer: Option D
45.
Now under
Section 125 of Criminal Procedure Code what payments per month can be ordered
for maintenance?
A.50% on the
basis of salary of the person
B.Upto Rs. 500
C.Upto Rs.
3,000
D.As the
Magistrate deems necessary in the circumstances
Answer: Option D
46.
Under Section
320(1) Criminal Procedure Code For cheating by personation, which section of
Indian Penal Code is applicable?
A.419
B.413
C.412
D.414
Answer: Option A
47.
The forms in .
. . . . . . ., when applicable and where they are not applicable, forms of like
character, as nearly as may be, shall be used for all pleadings
A.Appendix A
B.Appendix B
C.Appendix C
D.Appendix D
Answer: Option A
48.
Anticipatory
bail may be granted by the
1. Supreme Court
2. High Court
3. Sessions Court
4. Chief Judicial Magistrate
A.1 and 2
B.2 and 3
C.1, 2 and 3
D.2, 3 and 4
Answer: Option B
49.
Under which
section of code of Criminal Procedure security is taken of good behaviour from
habitual offenders?
A.Section 109
B.Section 110
C.Section 111
D.Section 112
Answer: Option B
50.
In
re-examination, the previous statement made to a police officer can be used for
A.The purposes
of contradicting what is stated in the cross-examination
B.The purposes
of explaining what is left over in the examination-in-chief
C.The purpose
of explaining any matter in the cross-examination
D.All of the
above
Answer: Option C
Under Section
320(1) Criminal Procedure Code for defamation, except such cases as are
specified against section 500 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860) in column 1
of the Table under subsection (2), which section of Indian Penal Code is
applicable?
A.500
B.503
C.505
D.504
Answer: Option A
52.
Which
provision of the Criminal Procedure Code permits the Public Prosecutor in
charge of a case, to withdraw from the prosecution?
A.Section 304
B.Section 321
C.Section 313
D.Section 323
Answer: Option B
53.
Which of the
following deals with the sentence of death to be submitted by Court of Session
for confirmation?
A.Section 350
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 287
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 365
Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 366
Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option D
54.
To seek
compliance of maintenance order, an aggrieved party must make an application to
the court within the period of:
A.Three months
B.Six months
C.One year
D.None of
these
Answer: Option C
55.
Under Criminal
Procedure Code where two or more courts have taken cognizance of the same
offence and question arises as to which of them ought to try that offence, the
question shall be decided
1. By the Supreme Court
2. If the Court are subordinate to the same High Court by that High Court
3. If the Courts are not subordinate to the same High Court, by the High Court
within the local limits of whose appellate criminal jurisdiction the
proceedings were first commenced
Choose the correct answer:
A.Only 1 is
correct
B.2 and 3 are
correct
C.1, 2 and 3
all are correct
D.1 and 3 are
correct
Answer: Option B
56.
For an offence
punishable with fine only, the period of limitation prescribed under Section
468 of the Criminal Procedure Code is
A.Three months
B.Six months
C.One year
D.Three years
Answer: Option B
57.
When shall the
prosecutor and the accused be allowed to recall the witnesses?
A.The court
has to explain the charge to the accused
B.The accused
wants to cross-examine
C.When a
charge is altered or added by the court
D.In all of
the above conditions
Answer: Option C
58.
"If the
complainant is absent on the day fixed for the hearing of the case, the
magistrate may, in his discretion, discharge the accused in certain
circumstances." In which one of the following circumstances the accused
cannot be discharged?
A.When the
charge has been framed
B.When the
offence is compoundable
C.When the
offence is non-cognizable
D.When the
proceeding has been instituted on complaint
Answer: Option A
59.
An arrest
warrant issued by a court can be executed at
A.Any place in
that State
B.Any place in
India
C.Any place
under jurisdiction of the Court
D.Any place in
the District
Answer: Option B
60.
Which one of
the following sections of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 provides that
"no Judge or Magistrate shall try any case in which he is personally
interested"?
A.Section 478
B.Section 477
C.Section 479
D.Section 481
Answer: Option C
What are the
modes for taking cognizance of offences by the Magistrates in Criminal
Procedure Code?
A.Upon
receiving a complaint only
B.Upon police
report only
C.Upon
information other than police report only
D.All of these
Answer: Option D
62.
Which of the
following statements is not correct, with reference to section 125 of the code
of criminal procedure?
A.Section 125
cannot be used against a person who does not possess sufficient economic means
B.The
obligation to maintain a minor married daughter whose husband is unemployed, is
of the father of such daughter
C.A married
daughter also has an obligation to maintain her parents who are unable to
maintain themselves
D.A woman who
has taken divorce from her husband and has not remarried may claim maintenance
from her ex-husband
Answer: Option B
63.
For the
purpose of taking cognizance of an offence what period of limitation is
prescribed by the court for an offence carrying punishment not exceeding one
year?
A.3 months
B.6 months
C.1 year
D.3 years
Answer: Option C
64.
Which one of
the following Sections of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, is analogous to
the Writ of Habeas Corpus?
A.Section 97
B.Section 96
C.Section 99
D.Section 100
Answer: Option A
65.
A warrant of
arrest and a proclamation under section 82 of Criminal Procedure Code were
issued simultaneously and later a consequential order of attachment under
section 83 was also issued. What is the legality of these orders?
A.All the
orders are perfectly legal
B.The order
under section 82 is legal but order under
C.The order
under section 82 is illegal and improper vitiating the consequential order of
attachment
D.None of the
above
Answer: Option C
66.
In a criminal
case service of summons can be made on the witness . . . . . . . .
A.Only through
police
B.Only through
bailiff
C.Only both A
and B
D.Even by
Registered Post A. D.
Answer: Option D
67.
What is true
to Code of Criminal Procedure
A.It is
mainly, though not purely, an adjective or procedural law
B.There are
also certain provisions which are partly in the nature of substantive law
C.Both A and B
D.Neither A
nor B
Answer: Option C
68.
Service of
summons on witness by post is covered under:
A.Section 49
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 59
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 69
Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 79
Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option C
69.
The High Court
may make rules under section 477 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 with
the previous permission of
A.State
Government
B.Central
Government
C.Attorney
General
D.State and
Central Government both
Answer: Option A
70.
An appeal
against the judgement of acquittal under section 378 of the Code of Criminal
Procedure, 1973-
A.Is not
possible
B.Possible as
long as made by the accused
C.Can only be filed
by the public prosecutor
D.Can only be
made to the A. A total stranger cannot move an Supreme Court
Answer: Option C
71.
Where shall
the State Government establish a police control room?
A.In every
district
B.At State
level
C.At Panchayat
level
D.Only A and B
are correct
Answer: Option D
72.
In which
Section of the Criminal Procedure Code it is provided that a male child below
the age of 15 years cannot be called at police station?
A.Section
160(1)
B.Section
161(2)
C.Section
160(2)
D.Section 163
Answer: Option A
73.
Section 357A
of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 was inserted by the Criminal Law
(Amendment) Act by the
A.Act 5 of
2009
B.Act 2 of
2006
C.Act 41 of
2010
D.None of
these
Answer: Option A
74.
Which of the
following deals with the execution of sentence of death passed by High Court?
A.Section 290
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 394
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 388
Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 414
Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option D
75.
Which of the
following conviction is appealable?
A.Conviction
by a High Court in a case wherein accused pleaded guilty
B.Conviction
in petty cases by High Court with a sentence of 4 months imprisonment
C.Conviction
in petty cases by court of Session with a sentence of 4 months imprisonment
D.Conviction
in petty cases passed by a Magistrate of the first class only with a fine of
one hundred rupees
Answer: Option C
76.
Section 162 of
the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 is for the protection of-
A.Accused
B.Witnesses
C.Police
officer
D.Magistrate
Answer: Option A
77.
Which of the
following statements is wrong?
A.Further
investigation can be ordered on the application of a victim
B.Further
investigation can be ordered on the application of an accused
C.Police can
conduct further investigation even after charge is framed
D.Court can
suo motu order further investigation even after charge is framed
Answer: Option D
78.
Discharge of
the accused under section 249 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
A.Is
considered to be acquittal for the purpose of section 300 of Criminal Procedure
Code
B.Is based on
the merits of the case
C.Acts as a
bar on filing second complaint
D.Need not be
done in case the complainant dies
Answer: Option D
79.
Which of the
following is true?
A.Complainant
and first informant are always identical
B.Complainant
and first informant can be different
C.Complainant
and first informant have to be identical
D.All of them
Answer: Option B
80.
A statement
made by any person to a police officer in the course of investigation:
A.If duly
proved can be used as substantive evidence by the accused and the prosecution
B.If duly
proved can be used by the accused and the prosecution to contradict such
witness
C.If duly
proved can be used by the accused and the prosecution to corroborate such
witness
D.None of
these
Answer: Option B
81.
After the
enactment of the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013-
A.The cases of
rape can only be tried by the Courts presided by a woman
B.The public
prosecutor in the rape cases must be a woman
C.The cases of
rape as far as practical should be tried a Court presided over by woman
D.The cases of
rape within marriage have gained recognition
Answer: Option C
82.
A criminal
court, at conclusion of trial, may order
A.Restoration
of possession of immovable property to the person who had been dispossessed
there from by use of criminal force or by criminal intimation by the person
convicted
B.The
destruction of pornographic material in respect of which conviction was
recorded
C.Both A and B
D.Neither A
nor B
Answer: Option C
83.
Under what
circumstances court can issue an order for the attachment of property of person
absconding
A.Where the
person to whom proclamation is issued is about to dispose of the whole of his
property
B.Where the
person to whom proclamation is issued is about to dispose of any part of his
property
C.Where the
person to whom proclamation is issued is about to remove the whole or any part
of his property from the local jurisdiction of the court
D.All of the
above
Answer: Option D
84.
Mark the
incorrect statement(s)
A.An inquiry
into an offence never ends in a conviction on acquittal. At the most it may
result in discharge or commitment of a case for trial by Magistrate
B.Trial is a
judicial process whereas investigation is an administrative process
C.Both A and B
D.None of the
above
Answer: Option D
85.
Application
for anticipatory bail may be made before-
A.Chief
Judicial Magistrate
B.High Court
C.Session
Court
D.Both B and C
Answer: Option D
86.
Any statement
made by any person to a police officer under Section 162 Criminal Procedure
Code in the course of investigation:
A.Must be
signed by the person making it
B.May not be
signed by the person making it
C.Must be
signed by two witnesses
D.May be
signed by person making statement or the witnesses
Answer: Option B
87.
Under which
Section of Criminal Procedure Code the summons may be served by leaving it with
some adult member of the family of concemed person?
A.Section 62
B.Section 63
C.Section 64
D.Section 65
Answer: Option C
88.
Under Code of
Criminal Procedure 1973, charge may be added or altered under
A.Section 211
B.Section 212
C.Section 215
D.Section 216
Answer: Option D
89.
The maximum
amount of maintenance provided under the Code of Criminal Procedure is:
A.Rs. 500
B.Rs. 5,000
C.Rs. 1,000
D.No Fixed
amount
Answer: Option D
90.
An Executive
Magistrate can order to execute a bond as security for good behaviour from
suspected person for a period not exceeding
A.One year
B.Six months
C.Two years
D.One month
Answer: Option A
Point out the
incorrect statement:
A.In
cognizable offence any police officer may, without an order from magistrate and
without a warrant, arrest any person
B.A private
person may arrest or cause to be arrested any person committing a cognizable
offence and non-bailable
C.An executive
magistrate may arrest the offender when any offence is committed in his
presence and within his jurisdiction
D.None of the
above
92.
How many
rupees can be ordered as maximum amount for monthly payment for maintenance
under section 125 of Criminal Procedure Code, 1973?
A.3000
B.5000
C.10000
D.No limits
set
93.
After
completion of investigation, the police is to submit a final report to the
Magistrate, The Magistrate
A.Is bound by
the conclusions drawn by the police and accept the same if the police
recommended that there is no sufficient ground for proceeding further
B.Is not bound
by the conclusions drawn by the police and may order further investigation
C.May issue a
process against the accused person(s)
D.Both B and C
94.
The court of a
Chief Judicial Magistrate may pass-
A.Any sentence
except imprisonment for life
B.Sentence of
imprisonment not exceeding three years
C.Sentence of
imprisonment for a term upto seven years
D.Sentence of
imprisonment for a term not exceeding ten years
Answer: Option C
95.
If it appears
to the Magistrate that the offence complained of is triable exclusively by the
Court of Session he under section 202 Criminal Procedure Code postponing the
issue of process against the accused:
A.Shall commit
the case to the court of Session
B.May direct
an investigation to be made by a police officer
C.Shall call
upon the complainant to produce all his witness and examine them on oath
D.Shall return
the complaint for presentation to produce before the Court of Session
Answer: Option C
96.
When
investigation cannot be completed within 24 hours, the largest period for which
an accused can be remanded to police custody is:
A.Ten days
B.Fifteen days
C.Thirteen
days
D.Thirty days
Answer: Option B
97.
A revision can
be filed against an order passed by Sub-Divisional Magistrate under Section
145(6) of Criminal Procedure Code in the court of-
A.District
Magistrate
B.ADM
(Administration)
C.Chief
Judicial Magistrate
D.Sessions
Judge
Answer: Option D
98.
Under section
401 of the Code of prosecutor Criminal Procedure, 1973
A.A total
stranger cannot move an application for revision
B.The revision
can be done without giving notice to the parties
C.A party who
is in contempt of Court cannot be heard
D.The Court
cannot interfere if the case is pending
Answer: Option C
99.
Which of the
following Sections of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 defines the term
'judicial proceeding'?
A.Section 2(i)
B.Section 2(j)
C.Section 2(k)
D.Section 2(l)
Answer: Option A
100.
Under Section
95 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, certain publications can be
forfeited and search warrant can be issued for the same. In this context, which
of the following is/are the correct legal proposition?
1. A news paper cannot be forfeited and search warrant cannot be issued for the
same as it would be violative of the fundamental right of speech and expression
2. A book can be forfeited and search warrant can be issued for the same
3. A document can be forfeited and search warrant can be issued for the same
Select the correct answer:
A.1 only
B.2 only
C.2 and 3 only
D.1, 2 and 3
Answer: Option C
Which one of the following propositions of law is correct as per
the law laid down in Lalita Kumari v. Government of Uttar Pradesh and Others,
(2014) 2 SCC 1?
A.Police has discretion to register First information Report
B.Police can hold a preliminary enquiry before registering First
information Report
C.It is mandatory for the police to register First information
Report unless the case falls in the exceptions
D.It is absolutely mandatory for the police to register First
information Report without exception
Answer: Option C
2.
Which one of the following offences may not be compounded by the
persons mentioned in the third column of the table given under Section 320(1)
of the Code of Criminal Procedure:
A.Adultery
B.Bigamy
C.House trespass
D.Causing hurt
Answer: Option A
3.
In a joint trial where several accused persons are being tried,
one accused examines himself as a witness, now
A.All the other co-accused, if there are more than one co-accused
other than the accused, examining himself as a witness, have a right to
cross-examine that accused, on a matter of right
B.All the other co-accused have a right to cross-examine that
accused if the accused examining himself deposing something against one of the
co-accused
C.Only that co-accused has a right to cross-examine the accused
examining himself as witness, against whom such an accused has deposed
something
D.The co-accused do not have any right at all to cross-examine,
the accused examining himself as a witness under any circumstances
Answer: Option C
4.
Which court will grant the anticipatory bail under Section 438 of
Criminal Procedure Code?
A.High Court
B.Session Court
C.Session Court or High Court
D.Judicial Magistrate First Class
Answer: Option C
5.
When the property seized by a police officer is not produced
before the Court during the inquiry or trial, the property for disposal shall
be governed by which one of the following Sections of the Code of Criminal
Procedure, 1973?
A.Section 454
B.Section 455
C.Section 457
D.Section 458
Answer: Option C
6.
Statement of an accused is recorded
A.To give him opportunity to state his defence
B.To enable him to explain circumstances appearing in the evidence
against him
C.To extract the truth from his mouth
D.To verify whether he can be released on probation
Answer: Option B
7.
Which provision of the Criminal Procedure Code 1973 resembles the
writ of Habeas Corpus?
A.Section 93
B.Section 97
C.Section 91
D.Section 96
Answer: Option B
8.
What sentence can be awarded by a Magistrate of 1st Class?
A.Sentence upto two years
B.Sentence upto three years
C.Sentence upto one year
D.Sentence upto five years
Answer: Option B
9.
Which of the following cases relates to the principles with regard
to anticipatory bail?
A.Raghunath Das v. State of Orissa
B.Gurubaksh Singh Sibbia v. State of Punjab
C.Ramesh Kumar Ravi v. State of Bihar
D.Waman Nade v. State of Maharashtra
Answer: Option B
10.
The provisions proving conviction is envisaged in which of the
following Sections of Criminal Procedure Code?
A.Section 296
B.Section 297
C.Section 298
D.Section 299
Answer: Option C
An offence of
voluntarily causing grievous hurt by dangerous weapons or means as provided
under Section 326 of the Indian Penal Code is:
A.Compoundable
B.Non-Compoundable
C.Compoundable
with the permission of Court
D.None of the
above
Answer: Option B
12.
If any woman
against, whom an offence under section 326A Indian Penal Code is alleged to has
been committed gives information, under Criminal Procedure Code such
information should be recorded by-
A.By a woman
police officer or any woman officer
B.By a
judicial magistrate
C.By chief
judicial magistrate
D.By
sub-division a magistrate
Answer: Option A
13.
Plea
bargaining under Indian law implies:
A.Bargain for
declaration that the accused is innocent
B.Bargain for
dilution of the charge
C.Bargain for
lesser punishment or release on probation on accepting the charge
D.Plea for
lesser punishment and dilution of the charge
Answer: Option C
14.
Under which
section of Criminal Procedure Code a Police Officer can release an accused on
bail in non-bailable case?
A.Section 336
B.Section 337
C.Section 436
D.Section 437
Answer: Option D
15.
Who has the
power to suspend or remit the sentences under the Criminal Procedure Code?
A.The
President
B.The Governor
C.The
Government
D.The Chief
Minister
Answer: Option C
16.
Committal
proceedings under Section 209 of Criminal Procedure Code are in the nature of
A.Aid in
investigation
B.Inquiry
C.Trial
D.Either
inquiry or trial
Answer: Option B
17.
Court may
alter the charges framed against the accused
A.Before
beginning of prosecution evidence
B.Before
beginning of defence evidence
C.Before
examination of accused under section 313 of Criminal Procedure Code
D.At any time
before judgment is pronounced
Answer: Option D
18.
Finality of
judgments and orders on appeal is covered under:
A.Section 393
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 287
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 388
Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 253
Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option A
19.
In-Camera
trial refers to:
A.Open trial
B.Trial
broadcast on television with the help of camera
C.Trial to
which public and press are not allowed
D.Summary
trial
Answer: Option C
20.
Where a person
summoned to produce a document(s)/thing under section 91 of Criminal Procedure
Code, fails to attend personally or causes the document(s)/thing produced in
the court against such person
A.A search
warrant can be issued under section 93 of Criminal Procedure Code
B.A
prosecution for offence under section 175, Indian Penal Code can be launched
C.Either A or
B
D.Both A and B
Answer: Option A
Any court may
alter or add to any charge
A.Before
examination of an accused under Section 313 of the Code of Criminal Procedure
B.After
examination of an accused under Section 313 of the Code of Criminal Procedure
but before examination of defence witnesses
C.Before
examination of any prosecution witness
D.At any time
before the judgment is pronounced
Answer: Option D
22.
In which of
the following trials under Code of Criminal Procedure 1973, hearing of the
accused on sentence is not necessary
A.In Session
Trial
B.In trial of
warrant case
C.In trial of
summon case
D.In all of
the above
Answer: Option C
23.
In a case the
Supreme Court observed thus-"We are unable to find any magic or charm in
the ritual of a charge. It is the substance of these provisions (relating to
charge) that count and not their outform. To hold otherwise is only to provide
avenues or escape for the guilty and afford no protection to the
innocent." The court made these observations in relation to
A.Alteration
of charge
B.Joinder of
charges
C.Persons who
may be charged jointly
D.Error,
omission or irregularity in charge
Answer: Option A
24.
Under section
401 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973-
A.The Court
cannot set aside order of discharge
B.The Court
can interfere even after the expiry of the sentence
C.The Court
cannot interfere if the accused is dead
D.The Court
can review its judgement pronounced on revision in a criminal case
Answer: Option B
25.
Criminal
Procedure Code which comes under Concurrent List of Constitution of India is
A.Unduly rigid
and does not make room for any special law and procedure
B.Not unduly
rigid and makes room for any special law & procedure and generally gives
precedence to such special law and procedure
C.Not unduly
rigid and makes room for any special law and procedure but generally gives
precedence to the law and procedure given under the Code
D.Either A or
C
Answer: Option B
26.
X' sends an
e-mail to 'Y' from Delhi threatening 'Y' that certain photographs showing 'Y'
in a compromising position with a woman shall be posted on the net, if 'Y' does
not pay Rs. 1,00,000/- to 'X'. 'Y' accesses the e-mail at his office in
Kolkata. The offence can be inquired into or tried by a court at:
A.Delhi
B.Kolkata
C.Anywhere in
India because the e-mail can be accessed anywhere in India
D.Both A and B
above
Answer: Option D
27.
Where the
person dies or disappear or woman is raped while such person or woman is in
custody of police authorized by a Magistrate. A inquiry, in addition to inquiry
or investigation held by the police, shall be held
A.By District
Magistrate
B.By Judicial
Magistrate within whose local jurisdiction the offence has been committed
C.By the
Session Judge
D.Executive
Magistrate
Answer: Option B
28.
Which of the
following deals with cases in which bail is to be taken?
A.Section 286
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 287
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 436
Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 289
Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option C
29.
Under Criminal
Procedure Code, application for plea bargaining can be filed by-
A.Accused
B.Complainant
C.Investigating
Officer
D.Public
Prosecutor
Answer: Option A
30.
In computing
the period of limitation, the time during which:
A.Any person
has been prosecuting with due diligence another prosecution in any court
against the offender shall be excluded
B.The period
during which an offender is absent from India shall be excluded
C.The period
during which an offender is absconding/concealing himself, is excluded
D.All of the
above
Answer: Option D
Section 482 of
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 saves inherent powers of . . . . . . . .?
A.High Court
B.Sessions
Court
C.Both A and B
above
D.Chief
Judicial Magistrate
E.None of the
above
Answer: Option A
32.
Who may be
released on Probation of good conduct under Section 360 of Criminal Procedure
Code?
A.Any person
not under twenty one years of age
B.Any person
under twenty one years of age
C.Any woman
D.All of the
above
Answer: Option D
33.
Which of the
following deals with the order to pay compensation, when a Court imposes a
sentence of fine or a sentence including death sentence?
A.Section 286
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 357
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 359
Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 365 Criminal
Procedure Code
Answer: Option B
34.
In the case of
an accused facing inquiry or trial though not of unsound mind but not capable
of understanding the proceedings:
A.The court
shall proceed with the inquiry or trial
B.The court
shall not proceed with the inquiry or trial
C.The court
may proceed with the inquiry or trial after obtaining necessary orders from the
High Court
D.The court
may proceed with inquiry or trial and in the case the same results in
conviction, forward the proceeding to the High Court along with a report on
which High Court shall pass such orders as deemed fit
Answer: Option D
35.
In the case
mentioned, A is only charged with theft. It appears that he committed the
offence of criminal breach of trust, or that of receiving stolen goods.
Applying Section 221 Criminal Procedure Code:
A.He may be
convicted of criminal breach of trust or of receiving stolen goods (as the case
may be)
B.He may be
convicted of criminal breach of trust and though he may not be charged, with
such offence
C.He may be
convicted of criminal breach of trust or of receiving stolen goods (as the case
may be) though he was not charged with such offence
D.None of them
Answer: Option C
36.
Which of the
following section of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 has been amended by
the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018?
A.Section 163
B.Section 173
C.Section 183
D.Section 193
Answer: Option B
37.
A Magistrate,
under Section 259 of the code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 has the power to
convert summons cases to warrant-cases relating to offence punishable for a
term exceeding:
A.Six months
B.Three months
C.One year
D.Nine months
Answer: Option A
38.
Which one of
the following offences may not be tried summarily?
A.Offences
punishable with imprisonment upto three years
B.Offences
under Section 454 and 456 of Indian Penal Code
C.Theft, under
Sections 379, 380 and 381 of Indian Penal Code where the value of the property
stolen does not exceed two hundred rupees
D.Abetment of
any of the foregoing offences
Answer: Option A
39.
The previous
statement of a witness which can be used for the purposes of contradicting the
witness as provided under the proviso to section 162(1), Criminal Procedure
Code, may be the one
A.Reduced in
writing
B.Not reduced
in writing
C.Oral
D.Either A or
B or C
Answer: Option A
40.
First
information means:
A.Information
as recorded
B.Information
as published
C.Information
as communicated
D.Information
as received
Answer: Option A
Which of the
following deals with the procedure of presenting the petition of appeal when
appellant is in jail?
A.Section 380
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 287
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 383
Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 289
Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option C
42.
Which one of
the following sections of Criminal Procedure Code deals with irregularities
which vitiate proceeding?
A.Section 460
B.Section 461
C.Section 462
D.Section 468
Answer: Option B
43.
The First
Information Report can be quashed by the High Court on the ground of
A.Parties
having arrived at the settlement and no heinous offence was committed according
to the charge-sheet
B.Parties
having arrived at the settlement and heinous offence was committed according to
the charge sheet
C.Parties
having arrived at the settlement and serious financial fraud was committed
according to the charge-sheet
D.Without any
ground
Answer: Option A
44.
In petty
offences the accused may plead guilty . . . . . . . .
A.Only in
person
B.Only through
an advocate
C.Only A and B
both
D.Also by
transmitting plea through post or messenger
Answer: Option D
45.
A declaration
of forfeiture under Section 95 of the Code of Criminal Procedure can be set
aside by:
A.Magistrate
issuing the search warrants
B.Chief
Judicial Magistrate/Chief Metropolitan Magistrate
C.Court of
Sessions
D.High Court
Answer: Option D
46.
A court of
session with original jurisdiction
A.Can take
cognizance over a matter without waiting for a committal order by a Magistrate
B.Cannot take
cognizance over a matter unless it is committed to it by a Magistrate
C.Can take
cognizance first and then get committal order by a Magistrate
D.All the
above
Answer: Option B
47.
Penalty under
the Surety Bond
A.Can be remitted
in full or in part
B.Cannot be
remitted
C.Can be
remitted in full
D.Can be
remitted in part only
Answer: Option A
48.
A' has been
found consuming alcohol at Railway Station, on two occasions. He was convicted
earlier. What will be the minimum amount of fine to be imposed on 'A' on second
conviction?
A.Rs. 2,000
B.Rs. 3,000
C.Rs. 5,000
D.Rs. 1,000
Answer: Option C
49.
Additional
Chief Judicial Magistrate may pass a sentence of imprisonment extending upto:
A.5 years
B.7 years
C.3 years
D.10 years
Answer: Option B
50.
Which one of
the following Sections of Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 provides sentence of
imprisonment by the Court of Magistrate in default of fine?
A.Section
30(1)
B.Section 31
C.Section 32
D.Section 34
Answer: Option A
A sentence of
Imprisonment for a term of ten years may be passed by which one of the
following?
A.The Court of
a Magistrate of the First Class
B.The Court of
a Chief Judicial Magistrate
C.An Assistant
Sessions Judge
D.The Court of
a Chief Metropolitan Magistrate
Answer: Option C
52.
When the
approver wilfully suppresses material facts or gives false evidence
A.The court itself
has inherent power to proceed against Approver
B.The court
does not have inherent power to proceed against Approver
C.Pelice can
take action against him
D.On the
request of police, court take action against Approver
Answer: Option A
53.
Under Section
313 of the Criminal Procedure Code, the statement of the accused has to be
taken by the Court
A.On Oath
B.Not on Oath
C.Either on
Oath or without Oath as per discretion of the Court
D.Either on
Oath or without Oath as per discretion depending on whether the case is summons
trial or warrant trial
Answer: Option B
54.
When examined
under Section 313 Criminal Procedure Code, a circumstance incriminating the
accused is not put to the accused for the explanation. The said circumstances
cannot be used against the accused because:
A.It is inadmissible
in evidence
B.It becomes
irrelevant for purposes of evidence
C.Law mandates
that it cannot be taken into consideration
D.All of the
above
Answer: Option C
55.
Which of the
following deals with the calling for records to exercise powers of revision?
A.Section 397
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 394
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 388
Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 222
Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option A
56.
Procedure in
cases instituted under section 199 (2) Criminal Procedure Code is covered
under:
A.Section 235
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 264
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 237
Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 258
Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option C
57.
Under Criminal
Procedure Code, 1973, a magistrate can commit a case to Court of Session which
is not exclusively triable by the Court of Session if it appears to him that
the case is such that
A.Which could
not be adequately punished by him
B.Some
question of law of unusual difficulty is likely to arise
C.He has no
jurisdiction to try the case
D.The case is
one which ought to be tried by the Court of Session
Answer: Option D
58.
The expression
'mother' under section 125(1) means and is referable to
A.Real or
natural mother
B.Stepmother
generally
C.Both A and B
D.Neither A
nor B
Answer: Option A
59.
Which section
of the Criminal procedure Code provides that, the Public Prosecutor in charge
of a case may, with the consent of the court at any time before the judgment is
pronounced, withdraw from the prosecution of any person in respect of any
offence for which he is tried?
A.Section 304
B.Section 306
C.Section 321
D.Section 313
Answer: Option C
60.
Under Criminal
Procedure Code, 1973 a reference can be made to
A.Supreme
Court
B.High Court
C.Session
Court
D.High Court
or Session Court
Answer: Option B
Power under
Section 319 of Criminal Procedure Code can be exercised-
A.By the
Magistrate and the Court of Sessions both only after recording of evidence
during the inquiry or trial
B.By the Magistrate
before recording of evidence but by the Court of Sessions only after recording
of evidence
C.By the
Magistrate and the Court of Sessions both even before recording of evidence
D.By the
Magistrate only after recording evidence but the Court of Sessions before
recording of evidence
Answer: Option A
62.
In which case
it was held that neither the accused nor his counsel can use the case diary and
they cannot claim to go through it?
A.State of
Uttar Pradesh v. Harish Chandra Singh
B.Madhu Limaye
v. Union of India
C.Mukund Lal
v. Union of India
D.J. M. Desai
v. State of Bombay
Answer: Option C
63.
Which of the
following deals with the Copy of judgment to be given to the accused and other
persons?
A.Section 363
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 387 Criminal
Procedure Code
C.Section 488
Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 289
Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option A
64.
A person can
be arrested without warrant:
A.As
preventive or precautionary measure
B.For
obtaining correct name and address
C.For securing
attendance of accused
D.All the
above
Answer: Option D
65.
Which case is
leading case on arrest:
A.Joginder Kumar
v. State of Uttar Pradesh
B.State of
West Bengal v. D. K. Basu
C.Both A and B
D.None of the
above
Answer: Option C
66.
Appeals filed
under which of the following section/s shall finally abate on the death of the
accused?
A.377
B.378
C.374
D.Both 377 and
378
Answer: Option D
67.
What is the
time prescribed for filing an First information Report (FIR)
A.Within 24
hours
B.Within 48
hours
C.Within 14
days of the offence
D.No time
limit is specified
Answer: Option D
68.
A statement
covered under Section 164 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, can be
recorded by
A.An Executive
Magistrate
B.Police
Officer
C.A Judicial
or Metropolitan Magistrate
D.All of the
above
Answer: Option C
69.
Under Section
372 of Criminal Procedure Code a victim-
A.Can file an
appeal against the order of acquittal
B.Can file an
appeal only after obtaining leave from the appellate court
C.Has no right
to file an appeal
D.Should
approach the District Magistrate and Public Prosecutor for filing an appeal
Answer: Option A
70.
If in a
criminal appeal an accused dies and his near relatives wish to continue the
appeal, then within how much period they must apply?
A.Four months
B.Three months
C.Sixty days
D.Thirty days
Answer: Option D
Whether any
criminal court can impound any document produced before it:
A.Yes
B.No
C.Only civil
court can impound
D.With the
consent of the senior officer it can be impounded
Answer: Option A
72.
Under which
provision of law, a body incorporate is required to appoint an authorized
representative for the purpose of inquiry or trial before a criminal court?
A.Section 302
of Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 303
of Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 305
of Criminal Procedure Code
D.None of the
above
Answer: Option C
73.
Find out the
correct answer:
A.Any person
convicted on a trial held by a High Court in its extraordinary jurisdiction may
appeal to the Supreme Court
B.Any person
convicted on a trial held by a Session Judge may appeal to the Supreme Court
directly
C.Any person
convicted on a trial held by an Additional Session Judge may appeal to the
Court of Session
D.Any person
convicted on a trial held by an Assistant Session Judge may appeal to the High
Court directly
Answer: Option A
74.
The last trial
by jury held in a criminal case in India was that of
A.Rustom v.
State of Gujarat
B.Ascentia
Dawes v. Crown
C.Lily v.
State of Bombay
D.K. M.
Nanavati v. State of Maharashtra
Answer: Option D
75.
A woman can
claim maintenance from her husband
A.If she lives
in adultery
B.If she
refuses to live with her husband
C.If she lives
separately by mutual consent
D.If she is
neglected
Answer: Option D
76.
The provisions
of plea bargaining are applicable:
A.To juvenile
offenders
B.At appellate
stage
C.Where
punishment is for more than 7 years imprisonment
D.After
issuance of process under section 204
Answer: Option D
77.
Under which
Section of Criminal Procedure Code, inherent powers can be exercised by the
High Court?
A.Section 482
B.Section 483
C.Section 484
D.Section 480
Answer: Option A
78.
Section 167 of
the Criminal Procedure Code provides that the nature of custody can be altered
from judicial custody to police custody and vice-versa this alteration can be
done during the period of first
A.15 days
B.16 days
C.14 days
D.12 days
Answer: Option A
79. Objection
as to the lack of territorial jurisdiction of the criminal court
A.Can be taken
before or at the time of commencement of trial
B.Can be taken
at any time after the commencement of trial
C.Can be taken
in appeal for the first time
D.All the
above
Answer: Option A
80.
Match List-I
with List-II
and select the correct answer:
|
List I |
List II |
|
a. Security for keeping peace on
conviction |
1. S-110 |
|
b. Security for good behaviour from
suspected persons |
2. S-107 |
|
c. Security for good behaviour from
habitual persons |
3. S-109 |
|
d. Security of keeping peace in other
cases |
4. S-106 |
A.a-2, b-3,
c-1, d-4
B.a-4, b-3,
c-1, d-2
C.a-1, b-2,
c-3, d-4
D.a-4, b-1,
c-2, d-3
Answer: Option B
81. Under
sub-section (1) of Section 146 Criminal Procedure Code the Magistrate may
attach the subject of dispute if:
A.It is movable
B.He decides
that one of the parties was in possession of the said subject
C.He is unable
to satisfy himself as to which of them was in possession of the subject of
dispute
D.In relation
to that a receiver is appointed by any civil court
Answer: Option C
82. Who is not
competent to pass an order under section 106 Criminal Procedure Code to take
security for keeping the peace on conviction.
A.Judicial
magistrate first class
B.Additional
Session Judge
C.Chief
Judicial Magistrate
D.Executive
Magistrate
Answer: Option D
83. In which
case, the presence of accused may be dispensed with at the time of delivering
the judgement?
A.When the
personal attendance of the accused has already been dispensed with
B.When the
judgement is that of acquittal
C.In both A
and B above
D.None of the
above
Answer: Option C
84. Period of
limitation for execution of the order of maintenance under Section 125 Criminal
Procedure Code is:
A.One year
from the date on which it becomes due
B.Three years
from the dale on which it becomes due
C.Five years
from the date on which it becomes due
D.Twelve years
from the date on which it becomes due
Answer: Option A
85. The
provision of examination of arrested person by medical officer is provided
under which section of the Code of Criminal Procedure?
A.Section 53
B.Section 54
C.Section 55
D.Section 64
Answer: Option B
86.
. . . . . . .
. of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 deals with the power of the
Magistrate to arrest?
A.Section 40
B.Section 44
C.Section 48
D.Section 52
Answer: Option B
87.
The Court,
after the commencement of prosecution evidence, allows the Assistant Public
Prosecutor to withdraw the prosecution. The accused shall be:
A.Released
B.Discharged
C.Acquitted
D.None of the
above
Answer: Option C
88.
According to
Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, a magistrate of the first class
can order a monthly allowance for maintenance of persons mentioned therein for:
A.Not more
than Rs. 500
B.Not more
than Rs. 1,500
C.Not more
than Rs. 5,000
D.The amount
as the magistrate may deem fit and proper in the case with no limitation on the
maintenance amount to be awarded
Answer: Option D
89.
Consider the
following:
At the conclusion of the trial, the court may make recommendation for award of
compensation under Section 357A of Criminal Procedure Code . . . . . . . .
1. Where it is satisfied that compensation awarded under Section 357 is not
adequate.
2. Where the case ends in acquittal or discharge and the victim has to be
rehabilitated.
Choose correct answer:
A.1 only
B.2 only
C.Both 1 and 2
D.Neither 1
nor 2
Answer: Option C
90.
In case of
non-bailable offence under section 437 Criminal Procedure Code the Magistrate
can release the person produced before him on bail-
A.If the
offence is punishable with imprisonment up to 10 years
B.If the
person does not appear to be guilty of offence punishable with death or
imprisonment for life
C.If the
person is not previously convicted of a cognizable offence punishable with
death or imprisonment for lifeor imprisonment for 7 years or more
D.All of them
Answer: Option D
Under Section
260 Criminal Procedure Code which of the following offences cannot be tried
summarily?
A.Offence of
theft where the value of the property does not exceed two thousand rupees
B.Offences
punishable with imprisonment up till one year
C.Offence
under Section 454 and 456 Indian Penal Code
D.Offences
punishable with imprisonment exceeding two years
Answer: Option D
92.
Power to order
costs is provisioned under:
A.Section 339
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 287
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 388
Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 342
Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option D
93.
What is the
object of Section 100 Criminal Procedure Code?
A.It provides
for the right of free ingress in case of closed premises on demand and on
production of the warrant of search by the police officer
B.It seeks to
ensure that searches are conducted fairly and squarely and that there is no
"planting" of articles by the police officer
C.Either A or
B
D.Both A and B
Answer: Option D
94.
Under Criminal
Procedure Code, a Magistrate First Class may order to make a monthly allowance
for the maintenance at the monthly rate of
A.Five hundred
rupees
B.Three
thousand rupees
C.Five
thousand rupees
D.As
Magistrate thinks fit
Answer: Option D
95.
Who among the
following is authorized to issue a warrant to search for a document, parcel or
other thing in the custody of the postal or telegraph authority?
1. Chief Judicial Magistrate
2. Executive Magistrate
3. Judicial Magistrate
4. District Magistrate
Select the correct answer:
A.1 only
B.2 and 3
C.3 and 4
D.1 and 4
Answer: Option D
96.
For the
maintenance under Section 125, Criminal Procedure Code, the definition of
'wife' includes:
A.Divorced
wife who is not remarried
B.Wife living
separately with the consent of husband
C.Divorced
wife who is re-married
D.Wife living
in adultery
Answer: Option A
97.
If the
complainant is absent on the day fixed for the hearing of the warrant case, the
Magistrate may discharge the accused if:
A.The
proceedings have been instituted upon complaint
B.The offence
is non-cognizable or compoundable
C.The charge
has not been framed
D.All of the
above
Answer: Option D
98.
If a divorced
woman claims maintenance from her husband
A.She will
succeed, if she is not a Muslim
B.She will
succeed even if she is a Muslim
C.She will not
succeed at all
D.The husband
is not bound to maintain her now
Answer: Option B
99.
In terms of
the provisions of Code of Criminal Procedure, the power to recall any witness
can be exercised:
A.Before the
evidence of the prosecution is closed if the witness is to be called on the
motion of the prosecution
B.Even after
the evidence of both the sides is closed
C.Even after
the evidence of prosecution is closed, but before the evidence of defence is
closed
D.None of the
above
Answer: Option B
100.
A magistrate
can issue summons to an accused to appear before a police officer. The
statement is
A.True
B.False
C.Partly
correct
D.None of the
above
Answer: Option B
1.
A trial on a police report initiated by the breach of the
mandatory provision relating to investigation,
A.Is vitiated and liable to be set aside
B.Is not vitiated and cannot be set aside unless the illegality in
the investigation can be shown to have brought about a miscarriage of justice
C.Is not vitiated and cannot be set aside at all
D.Either B or C
Answer: Option B
2.
Inherent Powers under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal
Procedure, 1973 can be exercised by:
A.Judicial Magistrate First Class
B.Sessions Judge
C.High Court
D.Chief Judicial Magistrate
Answer: Option C
3.
Which one of the following is not correct?
A.High courts should not pass interim orders which are likely to
hamper investigation
B.A Magistrate can under section 156(3), code of criminal
procedure, 1973 send a complaint of non-cognizable offence to the police
C.The power of the Magistrate of the first class to take
cognizance of cognizable offence may be impaired by territorial restrictions
D.During the course of investigation by the police, the question
of cross-examination does not arise
Answer: Option C
4.
A First Information Report means-
A.A complaint made to the High Court
B.A complaint made to a Magistrate
C.A complaint filed under Section 199(1) Criminal Procedure Code
D.Information relating to the commission of a cognizable offence
given to an officer in charge of a police station
Answer: Option D
5.
The constitutional validity of section 198(2) of Criminal
Procedure Code was upheld by the Supreme Court in
A.Rajathi v. Ganesan
B.Revathi v. State
C.Soumithri Vishnu v. Union of India
D.None of the above
Answer: Option B
6.
Who may record a confessional statement under Section 164 Criminal
Procedure Code?
A.Police officer
B.Executive officer
C.Judicial Magistrate who has jurisdiction only
D.Any Judicial Magistrate
Answer: Option D
7.
Whether an offence is compoundable or not is provided under which
provision of Criminal Procedure Code
A.Sch. I
B.Sch. II
C.Either A or B
D.None of the above
Answer: Option D
8.
Which one of the following is not a judicial proceeding?
A.Hearing by a judge
B.Hearing by a person who is authorised to take evidence
C.Hearing before an arbitrator
D.Hearing by a magistrate
Answer: Option C
9.
Under what provision the death penalty given by Session Court
require confirmation by the High Court
A.Section 360 of Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 366 of Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 369 of Criminal Procedure Code
D.Not confirmation is required
Answer: Option B
10.
In which of the following cases, Supreme Court held that an
offence under the criminal law does not depend upon the gender of the accused?
A.Nalini Singh v. State
B.Jamuna Pal v. State
C.Nandini Sukumar v. State
D.Vasanthi Stanley v. State
Answer: Option D
A proclaimed
person whose property has been attached can claim the property or the sale
proceeds on appearance within
A.6 months of
attachment
B.2 years of attachment
C.3 years of
attachment
D.1 year of
attachment
Answer: Option B
12.
Any offence of
kidnapping or abduction of a person may be inquired into and tried
A.Only by a
court within whose local jurisdiction the person was kidnapped or abducted
B.Only by a
court within whose local jurisdiction the person was conveyed, concealed or
detained
C.Only by a
court within whose local jurisdiction the person was kidnapped or abducted or
was conveyed or concealed or detained
D.None of the
above
Answer: Option C
13.
Which is true
about recording a confession by a magistrate
A.A police
officer should be present so that the accused may not flee
B.The
magistrate should warn that it is not necessary for the accused to confess
C.Prior to
confession he should be left in police custody for some time
D.All of the
above
Answer: Option B
14.
In the Code of
Criminal Procedure, the provisions for withdrawal from prosecution are
contained in
A.Second
Schedule
B.First
Schedule
C.Section 320
D.Section 321
Answer: Option D
15.
Which of the
following deals with concurrent power of Central Government in case of death
sentences?
A.Section 434
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 287
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 435
Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 315
Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option A
16.
The provision
for special reasons to be recorded in certain cases is covered under:
A.Section 286
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 387
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 361
Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 389
Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option C
17.
Under which
one of the following Sections of Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 Magistrate
Second Class can conduct summary trial?
A.Section 260
B.Section 261
C.Section 262
D.Section 263
Answer: Option B
18.
Which section
of Criminal Procedure Code, bars the trial of cases in which judges or
magistrates are personally interested
A.Section 468
B.Section 469
C.Section 479
D.Section 482
Answer: Option C
19.
An application
for maintenance under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure by the
father against his son has to be filed in any district where
A.The son
resides
B.Both of them
last resided together
C.The father resides
D.The mother
resides
Answer: Option A
20.
Power of court
to convert summons case in to warrant case is provided under
A.Section 302
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 259
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 301
Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 322
Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option B
If the
Sessions Judge is of the opinion that there is ground for presuming that the
accused has committed an offence, which is not exclusively triable by the Court
of Session, he may order to transfer the case for trial by the Chief Judicial
Magistrate or any other Judicial Magistrate First Class
A.After
framing a charge
B.Before
framing a charge
C.After
recording of evidence
D.None of the
above
Answer: Option A
22.
In a
cognizable offence a police officer:
A.May arrest
an accused without warrant
B.Cannot
arrest an accused without warrant
C.Is not
required to produce the accused before a Magistrate
D.Can keep the
accused in police custody without a remand order
Answer: Option A
23.
Limitation
period prescribed under Section 468 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 is
related to
A.Completion
of investigation
B.Completion
of trial
C.Cognizance
of offence by the court
D.Completion
of inquiry
Answer: Option C
24.
To whom, as
per Section 98 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, a complaint on oath for
restoration of an abducted female child to the person having her lawful charge,
may be presented?
A.The District
Magistrate
B.The Sub
Divisional Magistrate
C.The Magistrate
First Class
D.All the
above
Answer: Option D
25.
During
investigation by a police officer under directions of the Magistrate on
complaint of 'A' alleging criminal misappropriation of his diamond ring by 'B',
'A' produces an invoice evidencing his title to the property. The invoice is
found during investigation to be fabricated. On closure report, the Magistrate
took cognizance and summoned 'A' to face trial on the charge of fabricating
false evidence. The contentions of 'A' are:
1. The document (invoice) was not given in a judicial proceeding.
2. The police officer has not made a complaint.
A.Both 1 and 2
are correct
B.Only 1 is
correct
C.Only 2 is
correct
D.Both 1 and 2
are incorrect
Answer: Option D
26.
Which of the
following statements hold true for section 202 of the Code of Criminal
Procedure, 1973 but not for section 156 of the Code?
A.The
Magistrate can order an inquiry
B.The
Magistrate takes cognizance of the offence
C.The investigation
is done by Police Officer
D.The
investigation is done by Judicial Officers
Answer: Option B
27.
Under Criminal
Procedure Code, when the inquiry or trial relates to an offence under Section
376 to 376D of the Indian Penal Code within which period the inquiry or trial
shall as far as possible be completed from the date of filling of the charge
sheet?
A.One month
B.Two months
C.Three months
D.Sixth month
Answer: Option B
28.
Which of the
following irregularities of a Magistrate, not empowered by law to do so,
vitiates the proceedings?
A.To hold
inquiry under Section 176 Code of Criminal Procedure
B.To make over
a case under sub-section (2) of Section 192 code of criminal procedure
C.To take
cognizance of an offence under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of Section 190 of
the code of criminal procedure
D.To tender
pardon to accomplice under Section 306 of the code of criminal procedure
Answer: Option C
29.
Who can file
an application for Plea Bargaining in the court in which an offence is pending
for trial?
A.The Public
Prosecutor
B.The victim
of the offence
C.The
Investigating Officer
D.None of
these
Answer: Option D
30.
What is the maximum
period of detention during investigation for offence of murder, after which and
on non filing of charge sheet the accused is entitled to be release on bail:
A.Sixty days
B.One hundred
and twenty days
C.Ninety days
D.One hundred
and eighty days
Answer: Option C
31.
Who is
authroised under Criminal Procedure Code to grant a warrant to search for a document,
parcel or other thing in the custody of the Postal or Telegraph Authority?
A.District
Magistrate
B.Chief
Judicial Magistrate
C.Both A and B
D.Magistrate
1st Class
Answer: Option C
32.
Irregularities
which do not vitiate proceedings have been stated in
A.Section 460
of Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 461
of Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 462
of Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 486
of Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option A
33.
. . . . . . .
. can proceed under section 340 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 and
hold a preliminary enquiry.
1. Civil Court
2. Revenue Court
3. Criminal Court
A.1 and 2
B.2 and 3
C.3 and 1
D.1, 2 and 3
Answer: Option D
34.
Offences other
than those mentioned in Section 320 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973,
are:
A.Compoundable
with the permission of the court
B.Compoundable
by the Court of Sessions
C.Compoundable
by the High Court
D.Not
compoundable
Answer: Option D
35.
Under Section
320(1) Criminal Procedure Code for adultery, which section of Indian Penal Code
is applicable?
A.490
B.468
C.495
D.497
Answer: Option D
36.
Urgent cases
of Nuisance or apprehended danger falls under
A.Section 146
of Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 144
of Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 142
of Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 140
of Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option B
37.
Once police
records information report (FIR), a copy of same should be given to complainant
under
A.Section 153
of Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 154
of Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 155
of Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 156
of Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option B
38.
Who is the
person competent to compound an offence of criminal trespass under Section 320
Criminal Procedure Code?
A.The person
in possession of the property trespassed upon
B.Investigating
officer
C.The person
who gave the complaint of trespass
D.None of the
above
Answer: Option A
39.
Assertion: All offences under any other
law shall be investigated inquired into, tried, and otherwise dealt with
according to the same provisions.
Reason:
but subject to any enactment for the time being in force regulating the manner
or place of investigating inquiring into trying or otherwise dealing with such
offences.
A.Assertion is
true but the reason is false
B.Both the
assertion and the reason are true
C.Both the
assertion and the reason do not relate
D.Assertion is
true but the reason is incomplete
Answer: Option B
40.
Which one
among the following statements is not correct?
A.On
conviction and award of death sentence the proceedings shall be submitted to
the High Court for confirmation
B.In
proceedings for confirmation of death sentence, the High Court cannot make
further enquiry or take additional evidence except decide confirmation or
annulment of sentence
C.Confirmation
of death sentence can be decided by two or more judges of High Court
D.On
confirmation or reversal of the order of death sentence by High Court, the High
Court shall send a duly sealed and attested copy of order to the court of
sessions
Answer: Option B
41.
An order of
discharge:
A.Is not a
judgement
B.Is not a
defence against fresh proceedings without fresh facts and better evidence
C.Take place
after formal framing of charges
D.Establishes
innocence of accused
Answer: Option A
42.
Which of the
following is not true with regard to Section 313 of the Code of Criminal
Procedure 1973?
A.No oath
shall be administered to the accused when he is examined
B.The accused
shall render himself liable to punishment by giving false answer to questions
C.In summons
case where the court has dispensed with the personal attendance of accused, it
may also dispense with his examination
D.The court
may take help of defense counsel in preparing relevant questions
Answer: Option D
43.
Ex debito
justitiae means:
A.Arising as a
matter of right; a debit of justice
B.Arising as a
matter of right; a debt of justice
C.Arising as a
matter of right; a credit of justice
D.Arising as a
matter of right; an expense of justice
Answer: Option B
44.
In a summons
case, instituted on a complaint, the accused having been summoned is liable to
be acquitted under section 256 of Criminal Procedure Code
A.On account
of death of the complainant
B.On account
of non-appearance of the complainant
C.Both A and B
D.Only B and
not A
Answer: Option C
45.
A has in his
possession several seals, knowing them to be counterfeit and intending to use
them for the purpose of committing several forgeries punishable u/s. 466 of the
Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860). Applying Section 220 Criminal Procedure Code:
A.A may be
separately charged with, and convicted of, the possession of each seal u/s. 470
of Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860)
B.A may be
separately charged with, and convicted of, the possession of each seal u/s. 471
of Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860)
C.A may be
separately charged with, and convicted of, the possession of each seal u/s. 472
of Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860)
D.A may be
separately charged with, and convicted of, the possession of each seal u/s. 473
of Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860)
Answer: Option D
46.
Under Section
125 of the Court can order to make a maximum monthly allowance for the
maintenance up to
A.Rs. 3,000
B.Rs. 4,000
C.Rs. 5,000
D.Unlimited
Answer: Option D
47.
Which of the
following is not an essential search-procedure under Section 100 of the Code of
Criminal Procedure, 1973
A.Joining of
two independent and respectable inhabitants of the locality in the search as
witnesses
B.Signing of
search-memo by the witnesses to search
C.Attendance
of occupant of the place during the search
D.Signature of
the accused on the search-list
Answer: Option D
48.
Which of the
following is not correctly matched?
A.Information
in Cognizable Cases ⇔ Section 154
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Arrest by
Magistrate ⇔ Section 44 Criminal Procedure Code
C.Contents of
charge ⇔ Section 211 Criminal Procedure Code
D.Trial more
than one offence ⇔ Section 218
Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option D
49.
In sub-section
(1) of section 24 of the Criminal Procedure Code, after the words "Public
Prosecutor" the words inserted are:
A.One or more
additional public prosecutors
B.Two or more
additional public prosecutors
C.At least
five additional public prosecutors
D.None of the
above
Answer: Option A
50.
Who amongst
the following is not competent under Section 92 of Criminal Procedure Code to
order the postal or telegraph authorities to deliver the documents/thing?
A.Judicial
Magistrate
B.District
Magistrate
C.Metropolitan
Magistrate
D.None of
these
Answer: Option B
.
Under which
provision of the Criminal Procedure Code, the legal aid to the accused has been
permitted at the expenses of the state?
A.Section 301
B.Section 303
C.Section 304
D.Section 306
Answer: Option C
52.
Which of the
following authority/authorities has/have powers to prohibit carrying of arms in
any procession or mass drill or mass training with arms?
A.District
Magistrate or Sub-divisional Magistrate or Executive Magistrate
B.Executive
Magistrate or Magistrate 1st class
C.District
Magistrate only
D.Executive
Magistrate only
Answer: Option C
53.
Under the
Criminal Procedure Code, every warrant for the execution of a sentence may be
issued by:
A.The Judge or
Magistrate
B.Successor-in-office
C.Either by
the Judge or Magistrate who passed the sentence, or his successor-in-office
D.All of the
above
Answer: Option C
54.
The memorandum
of arrest to be prepared by every police officer while making an arrest shall
be
A.Attested by
at least two witnesses, one of which shall be a member of the family arrested
B.Attested by
at least two witnesses, one of which is a member of the family of the person
arrested and the other a gazette officer living in the locality where the
arrest is made
C.Arrested by
at least one witness, who is a member of the family of the person arrested or a
respectable member of the locality where the arrest is made and shall be
countersigned by the person arrested
D.As far as
may be possible in the circumstances in which arrest is made attested by at
least one witness
Answer: Option C
55.
Under Section
154 of the Criminal Procedure Code, who can give informations relating to the
commission of a cognizable offence?
A.The victim
himself only
B.The
dependent of victim only
C.Relative of
victim only
D.Any person
Answer: Option D
56.
The Central
Government or the State Government may appoint for the purposes of any case or
class of cases Special Public Prosecutor a person who has been in practice as
advocate for not less than-
A.Five
B.Seven
C.Eight
D.Ten
Answer: Option D
57.
The purpose of
Section 313 of Criminal Procedure Code is:
A.To know the
facts of the case directly from the accused
B.To enable
the accused personally to explain the circumstances appearing in evidence
against him
C.To enable
the accused to explain his previous bad character
D.To enable
the accused to give evidence of good character
Answer: Option B
58.
Assertion (A): The provisions for reviewing
the decision of a criminal court are essential for the due protection of life
and liberty.
Reason
(R): They are based on the notion that Judges and Magistrates
are not infallible.
A.Both A and R
are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B.Both A and R
are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C.A is true
but R is false
D.A is false
but R is true
Answer: Option A
59.
In a summons
case, when the accused appears or is brought before the Magistrate, it shall
not be necessary to:
A.State the
particulars of the offence of which he is accused
B.Ask whether
he pleads guilty
C.Ask whether
he has any defence to make
D.Frame a
formal charge
Answer: Option D
60.
A person
aggrieved by a refusal to register an First information Report by the police
station may send the report to
A.Station
House Officer
B.Superintendent
of Police
C.Inspector
D.Constable
Answer: Option B
61.
Section 99
Criminal Procedure Code applies to search warrants issued under:
A.Section 93 Criminal
Procedure Code and Section 97 Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 94
Criminal Procedure Code and Section 95 Criminal Procedure Code
C.Either A or
B
D.Both A and B
Answer: Option D
62.
The Criminal
Procedure Code, 1973 was last amended on
A.1st August,
2018
B.6th August,
2018
C.11st August,
2018
D.16th August,
2018
Answer: Option C
63.
Who is
empowered to pass an order under Section 133 of Criminal Procedure Code
A.Any Court
B.Any Police
Officer
C.Executive
Magistrate
D.Only
District Magistrate
Answer: Option C
64.
Which is the
authority that determines the language of the Court other than High Court
within a given State, under Section 271 of Criminal Procedure Code
A.State
Government
B.Central
Government
C.Supreme
Court of India
D.Both A and B
Answer: Option A
65.
Who amongst
the following is not entitled for maintenance under Section 125 of the Code of
Criminal Procedure, 1973?
A.Illegitimate
minor child
B.Divorced
wife
C.Uterine
brother
D.Father
Answer: Option C
66.
For what time
order passed under Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code remains
effective?
A.One month
B.Two months
C.15 days
D.Six months
Answer: Option B
67.
Court imposed
death sentence, certified copy of such judgement to death convict
A.Will be
given when he desires
B.Will be
given only on application
C.Will be
given free of cost immediately whether or not he applies for
D.Will not be
given in any case
Answer: Option C
68.
Arrest means
A.Every
compulsion or physical restraint
B.Total
restraint and complete deprivation of liberty
C.Both A and B
D.Neither A
nor B
Answer: Option B
69.
The Judgment
of acquittal passed by judicial magistrate is appealable before Sessions Court
in any . . . . . . . . offence.
A.Cognizable
and non-bailable
B.Cognizable
and compoundable
C.Non-cognizable
and non-bailable
D.Non-cognizable
and bailable
Answer: Option A
70.
An order of
life imprisonment may be passed by-
A.Chief
Judicial Magistrate
B.Sessions
Judge
C.Metropolitan
Magistrate
D.Any
Magistrate of the First Class
Answer: Option B
The police
officer shall bring an arrested person before the court without any delay. This
is the mandate of
A.Section 76
B.Section 77
C.Section 78
D.Section 79
Answer: Option A
72.
The statement
of a witness recorded by a police officer during the course of investigation
can be used during trial for
A.Corroborating
the statement by prosecution
B.Contradicting
the statement of prosecution witness by the accused by proving the part of the
statement, before the Court
C.Both A and B
D.None of the
above
Answer: Option B
73.
Procedure for
summary trials is stated in:
A.Section 262
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 265
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 268
Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 280
Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option A
74.
Director of
Prosecution shall function under the administrative control of:
A.Supreme
Court
B.High Court
C.Home
Minister
D.Head of the
Home Department in State
Answer: Option D
75.
The Criminal
Law (Amendment) Act, 2013 came into force on
A.19th March,
2013
B.3rd
February, 2013
C.21st March,
2013
D.31st March,
2013
Answer: Option B
76.
Assertion (A): Bail, not jail, is the
general rule in bailable offence in India.
Reason
(R): Personal liberty is the most cherished right of a human
being
A.Both A and R
are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
B.Both A and R
are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C.A is true
but R is false
D.A is false
but R is true
Answer: Option A
77.
"Accused
statement under Section 313 Criminal Procedure Code is to be recorded on
oath"
A.Above
statement is true
B.Above
statement is false
C.Above
statement is partially true
D.None of
above
Answer: Option B
78.
A warrant
issued in terms of Criminal Procedure Code may be executed at
A.Any place in
India
B.In home
district of accused's residence
C.Within the
jurisdiction of the court issued warrant
D.Within the
jurisdiction of same high court
Answer: Option A
79.
Stoppage of
proceedings under section 258 of Criminal Procedure Code has the effect of
A.Acquittal
under all circumstances
B.Acquittal
where the evidence of the principal witness has been recorded
C.Discharge in
all other cases where the evidence of the principal witness has not been
recorded
D.Only B and C
Answer: Option D
80.
Which
provision of Criminal Procedure Code empowers a criminal court to recall and
re-examine witnesses in a criminal case?
A.Section 217
B.Section 311
C.Both A and B
D.None of
above
Answer: Option C
Which of these
is incorrect about the first information report?
A.It may not
be oral
B.Copy of
First information Report must be given to the informant
C.Copy of
First information Report must be given for free
D.The format
of the register for recording the First information Report should be as per
directions of the State government
Answer: Option A
82.
The experience
required to be appointed as Special Public Prosecutor
A.20 years
B.10 years
C.7 years
D.5 years
Answer: Option B
83.
In which of
the following cases was it held that the defect resulting from non-compliance
of section 275 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 in the absence of actual
or possible failure of justice is curable under section 464 and 465 of the
Criminal Procedure Code?
A.Nain Singh
vs Nain Singh
B.Ram Dyal vs.
Municipal Corporation of Delhi
C.Abdul
Rahaman vs. Emperor
D.Ranjeet
Singh vs. State of Uttar Pradesh
84.
For the
purpose of Section 436 Criminal Procedure Code, a person arrested shall be
A.Presumed to
be an indigent person if that person is unable to give bail immediately after
his arrest
B.Presumed to
be an indigent person if that person is unable to give bail within one week of
his arrest
C.Court shall
not draw any such presumption
D.There is no
question of drawing such presumptions as the offence is bailable and that
person shall be released on bail even though he is unable to furnish sureties
Answer: Option B
85.Who among
the following may ask for security for keeping peace on conviction?
A.Sub-divisional
Magistrate
B.District
Magistrate
C.Executive
Magistrate
D.First Class
Judicial Magistrate
Answer: Option D
86.The
statutory rights of the police to carry on investigations under Chapter XII of
the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973-
A.Cannot be
interfered with by the Court under sec. 401 of the Criminal Procedure Code but
are subject to section 482
B.Cannot be
interfered with by the Court under sec. 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code but
are subject to section 401
C.Cannot be
interfered with by the Court under section 482 or 401 of the Criminal Procedure
Code
D.Are subject
to section 401 and 482 of Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option C
87.Which
section of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 deals with the inherent powers
of the High Court?
A.Section 483
B.Section 480
C.Section 481
D.Section 482
Answer: Option D
88.
"Anticipatory
bail" implies
A.That the
accused gives an undertaking to the Police Officer that he will be available
for investigations provided he is not arrested
B.The
direction by the Magistrate to the Police Officer not to arrest the accused
C.The
direction by the Sessions Court or the High Court to the Police Officer to
release on bail an accused alleged to have committed the non-bailable
offence(s) in the event of his arrest on the terms and conditions which the
Court considers proper in the case
D.The
Direction by the High Court to the Sessions Court to release the accused
immediately after arrest in a non-bailable offence
Answer: Option C
89.Anticipatory
bail can be granted by the Sessions court
A.When the
offence committed is bailable
B.When the
accused has committed a non-bailable offence and has been arrested
C.When the
accused it is alleged has committed non-bailable offence and is yet to be
arrested
D.When the
First Information Report has not been registered
Answer: Option C
90.If an
officer-incharge of a police station refuses to register First information
Report, to whom the substance of it should be sent as per section 154 of
Criminal Procedure Code:
A.District
Collector
B.Superintendent
of Police
C.Chief
Minister
D.Governor
Answer: Option B
An accused was
arrested for offence under section 302, Indian Penal Code on 1st January, 2002,
and remanded to judicial/police custody on 2nd January, 2002, now for the
purposes of section 167(2) of Criminal Procedure Code, in computing the period
of ninety days:
A.The day of
arrest i.e. 1st January, 2002 only has to be excluded and shall be computed w.
e. f. 2nd January, 2002 when remanded, thus 90th day shall fall on 1st April,
2002
B.The day of
arrest i.e. 1st January, 2002 and the day of remand i.e. 2nd January, 2002,
both have to be excluded and the 90th day shall fall on 2nd April, 2002
C.Neither 1st
January, 2002 i.e. the day of arrest nor 2nd January, 2002, the day of remand
is to be excluded, and the 90th day shall fall on 31st March, 2002
D.Either A or
C
Answer: Option B
92.A
Magistrate may not remand the accused to police custody for-
A.More than 24
hours
B.More than 7
days
C.More than 14
days
D.More than 15
days
Answer: Option D
93.Which of
the following police officer may arrest such a person without any warrant who
is under suspicion of deserting any of the armed forces of Union?
A.Superintendent
of Police
B.Inspector of
Police
C.Officer-in-charge
of a Police Station
D.Any police
officer
Answer: Option D
94.What is not
true?
"Magistrate may discharge the accused if complainant is absent on date of
hearing" if offence is:
A.Compoundable
or
B.Non-cognizable
C.Before
charge has been framed
D.Provision
would be applicable for complaint case and police case both
Answer: Option D
95.A refusal
to answer questions put to a witness under Sec. 161 of the Criminal Procedure
Code is an offence under
A.Section 176
of Indian Penal Code
B.Section 179
of Indian Penal Code
C.Section 187
of Indian Penal Code
D.None of the
above
Answer: Option B
96.Section 461
of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 enumerates . . . . . . . . kinds of
irregularities which render the proceedings void.
A.Seven
B.Ten eleven
C.Fifteen
D.Seventeen
Answer: Option D
97.Under
Section . . . . . . . . of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, it is mandatory
for a police officer to inform the person arrested without warrants, about the
right of bail if the offence is not non-bailable.
A.41A
B.50
C.50A
D.54
E.None of the
above
Answer: Option B
98. The court
is said to have taken cognizance when it
A.Orders
investigation under section 156(3) of Criminal Procedure Code
B.Issues a
search warrant for the purpose of investigation
C.Both A and B
D.Neither A
nor B
Answer: Option D
99. Which of
the following deals with the discharge of sureties?
A.Section 440
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 345
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 323
Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 444
Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option D
100.In
relation to the commission of which of the following offence, the general
public does not have a duty under section 39 of Criminal Procedure Code to give
information to the nearest Magistrate or police officer;
A.Criminal
breach of trust by public servant
B.Kidnapping
for ransom
C.Mischief by
destroying a light-house
D.House-trespass
in order to commit offence punishable with imprisonment
Answer: Option D
1. Whenever a charge is altered or added to by the court after the
trial has commenced
A.The prosecution has a right to recall or re-summon any witness
who has already been examined
B.The accused has no right to recall or re-summon any witness who
has already been examined
C.The prosecution has no right to call any further witnesses
D.All of the above
Answer: Option A
2. Which one of the following is not correct in respect of term
'Victim' under Section 2(wa) of the Code of Criminal Procedure?
A.Who suffers any loss
B.Who suffers any injury
C.Does not include guardian but legal heir
D.Includes guardian as well as legal heir
Answer: Option C
3.Which of the following has been specifically excluded from the
definition of complaint under section 2(d) of the Code of Criminal Procedure,
1973?
A.Protest petition
B.Joint complaint
C.Police report
D.None of the above
Answer: Option C
4.If a person against whom an order under Section 133 of Code of
Criminal Procedure, 1973 is made, appears and show cause against the order, the
Magistrate shall
A.Take evidence in the matter as in a summon case
B.Take evidence in the matter as a warrant case
C.Take evidence in the matter as an extraordinary case
D.Take no evidence
Answer: Option A
5.Addition or alteration of charge has been provided
A.Under section 214 of Criminal Procedure Code
B.Under section 215 of Criminal Procedure Code
C.Under section 216 of Criminal Procedure Code
D.Under section 218 of Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option C
6.Under which Section of the Criminal Procedure Code a Magistrate
has the power to enquire into the cause of death?
A.Section 176
B.Section 179
C.Section 276
D.Section 76
Answer: Option A
7.A is only charged with theft and it appears that he committed
the offence of criminal breach of trust. In this context, which one of the
following is correct?
A.He may be acquitted
B.He may be convicted only of theft
C.He may be convicted of criminal breach of trust
D.He may not be convicted of criminal breach of trust
Answer: Option C
8.Point out incorrect answer-
The First Information Report means:
A.Report about cognizable offence
B.Information given to the police officer
C.Information first in point of time
D.It must always be given in writing
Answer: Option D
9.A Muslim woman deserted by her husband without divorce is entitled
to maintenance under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code' has been
declared by the Supreme Court in the case of
A.Chand Patel v. Bismillah Begum (2008)
B.Mohd. Ahmad Khan v. Shah Bano (1985)
C.Iqbal Bano v. State of Uttar Pradesh (2007)
D.Shamim Ara v. State of Uttar Pradesh (2002)
Answer: Option B
10.Guidelines for mutual satisfactory disposition are covered
under Section . . . . . . . . of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.
A.265C
B.265D
C.265E
D.265H
Answer: Option A
Statements of
witness recorded under Section 164 of the Code of Criminal Procedure can be
used
A.For
contradiction only
B.For
corroboration only
C.Both for
corroboration and contradiction
D.Neither for
corroboration nor for contradiction
Answer: Option C
12.Whether
Investigation based on two First information Reports relating to the same
incident is permissible under the law-
A.Yes, but by
different Investigation Agencies
B.No
information to police
C.Yes, even by
the same Investigation Agency and their power to investigate
D.Not after
forwarding report under Section 173(2) on a previous occasion
Answer: Option D
13.The manner
of recording a Metropolitan Magistrate's judgment is given in:
A.Section 386
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 587
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 388
Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 355
Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option D
14.A person
arrested should not be detained more than
A.48 Hours
B.24 hours
C.14 days
D.90 days
Answer: Option B
15.In which of
the following cases did the Supreme Court lay down the guidelines for premature
release of life convict?
A.Lanman
Naskar vs. Union of India
B.Boucher
Pierre Andre vs. Superintendent, Central Jail
C.Kasmer Singh
vs. Union of India
D.Raghbir
Singh vs. State of Haryana
Answer: Option A
16.Provisions
of Chapter XXIA Criminal Procedure Code are not applicable to cases where the
final report discloses:
1. Offences punishable for death
2. Offences punishable for imprisonment of life
3. Offences punishable for a term exceeding seven years' imprisonment
4. Offences punishable for a term exceeding three years' imprisonment
Which of the following is correct:
A.1, 3 and 4
B.2, 3 and 4
C.1, 2 and 3
D.1, 2 and 4
Answer: Option C
17.Match the
two columns:
|
Column-I |
Column-II |
|
a. Section 357 |
1. Victim Compensation Scheme |
|
b. Section 357A |
2. Treatment of Victims |
|
c. Section 357B |
3. Compensation may be ordered by the
Court to be paid from fine or otherwise |
|
d. Section 357C |
4. Compensation to be in addition to
fine |
A.a-3, b-2,
c-4, d-1
B.a-2, b-1,
c-4, d-3
C.a-3, b-1,
c-4, d-2
D.a-2, b-3,
c-4, d-1
Answer: Option C
18.Rehabilitation
scheme for victim compensation is prepared on the recommendation of the court .
. . . . . . . shall decide the quantum of compensation
A.District
Legal Services Authority
B.State Legal
Services Authority
C.Either A or
B
D.None of
these
Answer: Option C
19.
Under which
one of the following Sections of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 monthly
allowances or the interim monthly allowances for maintenance can be altered?
A.Section 125
B.Section 126
C.Section 127
D.Section 128
Answer: Option C
20.
In summary
trial, maximum punishment up to . . . . . . . . can only be imposed.
A.One month
B.One year
C.Six months
D.Three months
Answer: Option D
21.
Which one of
the following section deals with form of summons?
A.Section 60
B.Section 61
C.Section 62
D.Section 64
Answer: Option B
22.
A Public
Prosecutor for the High Court is appointed under Section 24 of the Code of
Criminal Procedure, 1973 by the
A.Central
Government without consultation with the High Court
B.State
Government without consultation with the High Court
C.State
Government after consultation with the Central Government
D.State
Government or Central Government after consultation with the High Court
Answer: Option D
23.
Is the
Investigation Officer bound to reduce in writing any statement made to him in
the course of examination under section 161 of the code of Criminal Procedure?
A.Yes
B.No
C.Only when
directed by the court to do so
D.Only in
cases of cognizable offences
Answer: Option B
24.
After
enactment of the Muslim Woman (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986, the
jurisdiction under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 to grant
maintenance to Muslim women
A.Retained
B.Ceased
C.Limited
D.None of the
above
Answer: Option A
25.
When alteration
of charges is permissible as per the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973?
A.After the
judgment is pronounced
B.Before the
judgment is pronounced
C.After filing
of appeal
D.Before the
filling of appeal
Answer: Option B
26.
The evidence
of any person whose evidence is of a formal character which may be given by
affidavit is provisioned in:
A.Section 265
of Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 387
of Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 280
of Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 296
of Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option D
27.
Who may issue
warrant for the execution of a sentence?
A.Chief
Justice of High Court
B.Sessions
Judge
C.Successor in
office of Judge or Magistrate who passed the sentence
D.Supreme
Court
Answer: Option C
28.
Under Section
29(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, the Court of a Magistrate of the first
class may pass a sentence of imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years,
or of fine not exceeding . . . . . . . . or both,
A.Five
thousand rupees
B.Seven
thousand five hundred rupees
C.Ten thousand
rupees
D.Ten thousand
rupees
Answer: Option C
29.
Under section
437 Criminal Procedure Code, on a mere fact that an accused person may be
required for being identified by witnesses during investigation
A.Bail can be
refused
B.Bail cannot
be refused
C.Bail should
be refused
D.Bail can be
and should be refused
Answer: Option B
30.
Which of the
following deals with appeal in case of acquittal?
A.Section 286
Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 378
Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 388
Criminal Procedure Code
D.Section 400
Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option B
When a person
refused to answer or to produce document in the court, then he may be awarded
the punishment of imprisonment under Section 349 of the Code of Criminal
Procedure, 1973
A.Upto 6
months
B.Upto 1 year
C.Upto 3 years
D.Upto 7 days
Answer: Option D
32.
For which one
of the following offences under Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 application for
anticipatory bail under Section 438 can be moved?
A.Bailable
offence
B.Non-bailable
offence
C.Cognizable
offence
D.Non-cognizable
offence
Answer: Option B
33.
When the
accused/appellant dies during the pendency of appeal, and his near relative
wants to continue the appeal, then within what period he should apply for leave
of the court to continue the appeal:
A.Four months
B.Three months
C.Sixty days
D.Thirty days
Answer: Option D
34.
Any condition
imposed by a Magistrate when releasing any person on bail:
A.Can be set aside
or modified only by the Supreme Court
B.Cannot be
modified by any court
C.Can be
modified by Session Court or High Court
D.Can be set
aside only by Sessions Court
Answer: Option C
35.
Criminal
Procedure Code: Court may alter Charge-
A.Only before
evidence of prosecution is closed
B.Only
Appellate Court may alter charge
C.Charge
cannot be altered
D.At any time
before Judgement is pronounced
Answer: Option D
36.
Investigation
includes all the proceedings conducted by a police officer:
A.For the
collection of evidence
B.For enquiry
other than a trial
C.For trial
D.All the
above
Answer: Option A
37.
If the
proclaimed person does not appear within the time specified in the
proclamation, the property under attachment
A.Shall not be
sold until expiry of six months from the date of attachment
B.Shall not be
sold until any claim or objection under section 84 have been disposed of
C.Both A and B
D.Either A or
B
Answer: Option C
38.
Inherent
Powers of the High Court has been dealt under which section of the Criminal
Procedure Code?
A.Section 482
B.Section 484
C.Section 469
D.None of the
above
Answer: Option A
39.
Point out
wrong answer:
An order maintenance may be passed under section 125 of Criminal Procedure Code
where a person neglects or refuses to maintain:
A.His wife
even if living separately by mutual consent
B.His
legitimate or illegitimate minor child
C.His
legitimate or illegitimate child who is by reason of any physical or mental
abnormality or injury, unable to maintain itself
D.His father
or mother
Answer: Option A
40.
In which of
the following sections a list of compoundable offences is given?
A.Section 230
of Criminal Procedure Code
B.Section 320
of Criminal Procedure Code
C.Section 320
of Indian Penal Code
D.Section 230
of Indian Penal Code
Answer: Option B
Who may be
directed to give specimen signature under section 311 A of the code of criminal
procedure 1973?
A.Any person
including accused person
B.Only accused
person
C.Only victim
D.Only victim
Answer: Option A
42.
Which of the
following act done by a Magistrate, not being authorized by law in this behalf,
does not vitiate criminal proceedings (as per Code of Criminal Procedure,
1973)?
A.Trying an offender
summarily
B.Attaching
and selling property under Section 83 Criminal Procedure Code
C.Taking
cognizance of an offence under Section 109(1)(c) Criminal Procedure Code
D.Recalling a
case and trying it himself under section 410 Criminal Procedure Code
E.None of
these
Answer: Option D
43.
Under the
scheme of Criminal Procedure Code non-cognizable offences are
A.Private
wrongs
B.Public
wrongs
C.Both public
and private wrongs
D.None of the
above
Answer: Option A
44.
What is the
meaning of 'tribal areas' for the purpose of Section 1 of the Criminal
Procedure Code?
A.Municipal
area of Shillong
B.Municipal
area of Mizoram
C.Assam as
prescribed in Para 20 of the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution
D.Arunachal
Pradesh as prescribed by the Constitution
Answer: Option C
45.
In reference
of information relating to the commission of a cognizable offence, which of the
following statements is not correct?
A.It may be
given orally to an officer incharge of a police station
B.It is
reduced to writing by or under the direction of the officer incharge of the
police station
C.Information
reduced to writing is to be signed by the person giving it
D.Copy of
information cannot be given, free of cost, to the informant
Answer: Option D
46.
Proceedings
under Section 145 of the Code of Criminal Procedure are initiated by the
Executive Magistrate on the report of which of the following
A.Judicial
Magistrate
B.Police
Officer
C.Revenue
Office
D.Complainant
Answer: Option B
47.
Habitual
offender is one who
A.Habitually
commits offence
B.Habitually
remains in company of habitual offenders
C.Deals with
and gives asylum to habitual offenders
D.Commits
offences mentioned in section 110 and against whom record of commission of more
than two offences is available at the time of initiation of proceeding against
him
Answer: Option D
48.
Which one of
the following statements is correct?
The words and expressions, used but not defined in the Code of Criminal
Procedure, shall have the meaning assigned to them in the
A.Indian Penal
Code
B.Code of
Civil Procedure
C.The
Limitation Act
D.Indian
Evidence Act
Answer: Option A
49.
When police
may arrest without warrant
A.Who commits,
in the presence of police officer a cognizable offence
B.Who has been
proclaimed as an offender by state government
C.Both A and B
D.None of the
above
Answer: Option C
50.
A police
officer has reasonable suspicion that K is involved in a murder case. He may
A.Inform the
superintendent of police
B.Inform the
magistrate of that area
C.Arrest K
without warrant
D.Obtain
warrant from the magistrate
Answer: Option C
An order under
section 319 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973-
A.Can only be
made on the request of the first informant or one of the witness
B.Cannot be
passed unless at least one prosecution witness has been examined
C.Cannot be
made suo motu
D.Is an
administrative order
Answer: Option B
52.
The Court
application for plea bargaining by the accused, to satisfy itself that it is
made voluntarily
A.Examines him
in open Court
B.Examines him
in Camera
C.Records his
evidence on Oath
D.Seeks his
affidavit
Answer: Option B
53.
A commits
house-breaking by day with intent to commit adultery, and commits, in the house
so entered, adultery with B's wife. Applying Section 220 Criminal Procedure
Code:
A.A may be
separately charged with, and convicted of offences u/ss. 451 and 494 of the
Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860)
B.A may be
separately charged with, and convicted of offences u/ss. 452 and 495 of the
Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860)
C.A may be
separately charged with, and convicted of offences u/ss. 453 and 496 of the
Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860)
D.A may be
separately charged with, and convicted of offences u/ss. 454 and 497 of the
Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860)
Answer: Option A
54.
Of the three
clauses of sub-section (2) (i) of Section 82 Criminal Procedure Code:
A.Clause a and
c are conjunctive and clause b is not disconjunctive
B.Clause b and
c are conjunctive and clause a is not disconjunctive
C.Clause a and
b are conjunctive and clause c is not disconjunctive
D.Clause a, b
and c are conjunctive and not disconjunctive
Answer: Option D
55.Power to
order execution of bond for behavior under Section 106 of Criminal Procedure
Code is vested in
A.Only
judicial magistrate
B.Only police
commissioner
C.Only
executive magistrate
D.None of
these
Answer: Option D
56.Which of
the following statements hold true. under section 248 of the Code of Criminal
Procedure, 1973.
A.The
magistrate does not have power to discharge the accused
B.This section
will apply when some evidence has been let in and such evidence is not
satisfactory
C.This section
does not apply in case the prosecution cannot produce any evidence
D.The
Magistrate does not have power to pass sentence on the accused
Answer: Option B
57.When, in
any warrant case instituted othetwise than on a police report, the accused
appears or is brought before a Magistrate, the Magistrate shall
A.Satisfy
himself that he has complied with the provisions of Section 207 of the Code of
Criminal Procedure
B.Postpone
issue of process against the accused if he is residing at a place beyond and
area in which he exercises his jurisdiction
C.Either
inquire into the case himself or direct an investigation to be made by a police
officer for the purpose of deciding whether or not there is sufficient ground
for proceeding
D.Shall
proceed to hear the prosecution and take all such evidence as may be produced
in support of the prosecution
Answer: Option D
58.Right of an
accused for plea bargaining in India relates to:
A.Fact
bargaining
B.Charge
bargaining
C.Sentence
bargaining
D.All of the
above
Answer: Option C
59.
The Court of a
Chief Judicial Magistrate may pass any sentence of imprisonment not exceeding:
A.Five years
B.Three years
C.Seven years
D.Ten years
Answer: Option C
60.Under which
section of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, a Court can order (when fine is
not part of sentence) any amount to be paid by accused as compensation.
A.357(1)
B.357(2)
C.357(3)
D.357(4)
E.None of
these
Answer: Option C
Section 164
Criminal Procedure Code provides for recording of a confession or statement:
A.In the
course of the investigation only
B.At any time after
conclusion of investigation and before commencement of the trial
C.During
investigation or at any time afterwards before commencement of inquiry or trial
D.During
investigation, inquiry and trial
Answer: Option C
62.Under which
of the following sections of the Code of Criminal Procedure, police can arrest
an accused without warrant?
A.Section 40
B.Section 41
C.Section 42
D.Section 37
Answer: Option B
63.Which
provision of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 postulates that criminal courts
would be open, to which the public would generally have access, save in
exceptional cases?
A.Section 324
B.Section 327
C.Section 330
D.Section 333
Answer: Option B
64.In which
judgment, the Hon'ble Supreme Court has laid down that having taken cognizance
of a case, the Magistrate cannot direct the Police to conduct further
investigation:
A.State of
Haryana v. Choudhary Bhajan Lal, AIR 1992 SC 604
B.M/s. Jayanti
Vitamin v. Chaitanya Kumar, AIR 1992 SC 1930
C.Amrutbhai
Shambhubhai Patel v. Sumanbhai Kaniibhai Patel & Ors., AIR 2017 SC 774
D.Hemant
Dhasmana v. Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), AIR 2001 SC 2721
Answer: Option B
65.A court of
session can take cognizance of a criminal case for the offences punishable
under the provisions of the Indian Penal Code . . . . . . . .
A.On an
application of the complainant
B.On a request
of the police
C.Sue moto
D.Only if the
case is committed by a Magistrate
Answer: Option D
66. Who writes
evidence in a criminal trial?
A.Any employee
of the court
B.Magistrate
C.Advocate
D.Expert
Answer: Option B
67. Whether in
a summons trial case instituted otherwise than upon complaint, a Magistrate of
first class can stop the proceedings and discharge (not acquit) the accused
without pronouncing judgment?
A.No.
Magistrate must after recording entire evidence pronounce final judgment of
conviction or acquittal
B.Yes, after
evidence of principal witnesses has been recorded
C.Yes, for
reasons to be recorded, where evidence of principal witnesses has not been
recorded
D.Yes, as
Magistrate has discretion to discharge or acquit regardless of the stage of the
proceedings
Answer: Option C
68.In relation
to First information Report (FIR) lodged under Section 154 of Criminal
Procedure Code which of the following statement is not correct?
A.It is not a
substantive evidence
B.It merely
marks the beginning of the investigation
C.It cannot be
used as a previous statement for any purpose
D.The
informant need not be an eye witness
Answer: Option C
69. The orders
under section 125 of Criminal Procedure Code are
A.Summary in
nature but finally determine the rights and obligations of the parties
B.Summary in
nature and do not finally determine the rights and obligations of the parties
which are to be finally determined by a civil court
C.Substantive
in nature and finally determine the rights and obligations of the parties
D.Substantive
in nature and are not subject to determination of a right of the parties by a
civil court
Answer: Option B
70.No wife
shall be entitled to receive maintenance from her husband under section 125
Criminal Procedure Code if:
A.She has obtained
divorce from her husband and has not remarried
B.She is
unable to maintain herself
C.She refused
to live with her husband on the ground that he keeps a mistress
D.She is
living in adultery
Answer: Option D
71. While
investigation is pending, which of the following authorities does not have the
power to tender pardon under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973?
A.Session
Court
B.Chief
Judicial Magistrate
C.Magistrate
First Class
D.None of the
above
Answer: Option D
72. In
submitting the final report under section 173 of Criminal Procedure Code, the
investigating agency
A.Is obliged
to seek the opinion of a public prosecutor
B.Can be
compelled by the court to seek the opinion of a public prosecutor
C.Has to carry
out a combined operation with the public prosecutor
D.Neither A
nor B or C
Answer: Option D
73.Under
Section 83 of the criminal Procedure Code any person other than the proclaimed
offender can file objections relating to attachment of property. What will be
the time limit from the date of attachment?
A.One year
B.One month
C.Six months
D.Three months
Answer: Option C
74. An order
passed under Section 125 of Criminal Procedure Code can be challenged by the
unsuccessful party by filing a revision-
A.Only before
Chief Judicial Magistrate
B.Only before
Sessions Judge
C.Only before
High Court
D.Either
before the Sessions Judge or High Court
Answer: Option D
75. Who among
the following can be arrested without warrant by any Magistrate?
A.Any person
committing offences within the local jurisdiction of such Magistrate but not in
his presence
B.Any person
committing offences anywhere, but in the presence of such Magistrate
C.Any person
within his local jurisdiction for whose arrest he is competent to issue a
warrant
D.All of the
above
Answer: Option C
76. A
judgement-
A.Should not
contain the name of the victim in case of sexual offences
B.Includes an
order of discharge
C.Must be
written in the language understood by the accused
D.In case of
acquittal need not direct the accused to be set free
Answer: Option A
77.Any private
person may arrest any person who:
A.Commits
non-bailable offence in his presence
B.Commits
non-bailable offence and cognizable offence in his presence
C.Commits
compoundable offence in his presence
D.Commits
non-bailable and cognizable offence in his presence or is a proclaimed offender
Answer: Option D
78. "Acquitted"
means:
A.Released
only from credit
B.Released
only from jail
C.Released
from a debt, duty, obligation, charge, or suspicion of guilt
D.None of them
Answer: Option C
79. Under
section 167 of Criminal Procedure Code, for detention for a total period of 90
days during investigation, the expression 'for a term of imprisonment not less
than 10 years' means
A.More than 10
years
B.Upto 10
years
C.Less than 10
years
D.Both B and C
Answer: Option B
80.A search
warrant can be issued in respect of a place
A.Used for
deposit and sale of stolen property
B.Used for
deposit, sale and production of counterfeit coin, currency notes and stamps
C.Used for
deposit, sale and production of forged documents and false seals
D.All the
above
Answer: Option D
81. The
investigating officer under section 160 of Criminal Procedure Code cannot
require the attendance of a male, at a place other than the place of his
residence, who is
A.Under the
age of 15 years
B.Under the
age of 16 years
C.Under the
age of 18 years
D.Under the
age of 21 years
Answer: Option A
82.Benefits of
Plea Bargaining cannot be given to an accused, if he has committed offence
where:
A.Punishment
is below 7 years
B.Offence
relates to minor offences
C.Offence
relates to children below 14 years of age
D.Offence
relates to children above 14 years of age
Answer: Option C
83. The
compensation to the victim under Section 357 of the Code of Criminal Procedure
can be passed by
A.The Trial
Court only
B.The
Appellate Court
C.The
Revisional Court
D.Any of the
above Court
Answer: Option D
84.Which
section of the Code of Criminal Procedure prohibits the male police officer
from touching the person of a woman while making her arrest?
A.Proviso to
section 39, Criminal Procedure Code
B.Proviso to
section 49, Criminal Procedure Code
C.Proviso to
section 69, Criminal Procedure Code
D.Proviso to
section 46, Criminal Procedure Code
Answer: Option D
85.What is
about position of Criminal Procedure Code, when former Chief Justices of India
are alleged as corrupted after their Retirement from Supreme Court?
A.Criminal
Procedure Code can be applied with the offence to be charged under Indian Penal
Code
B.Criminal
Procedure Code can be applied with offence to be charged under Prevention of
Corruption Act, 1988
C.Criminal
Procedure Code is silent about to be applied
D.Criminal
Procedure Code is meant for non-officials only
Answer: Option C
86. Who
actually can get maintenance under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code
A.Wife who
refuses to live with her husband
B.Wife living
separately with mutual consent
C.Wife
employed in government department
D.Divorced
wife unable to maintain herself
Answer: Option D
87. When an
accused person is pardoned under Section 306 of the Code of Criminal Procedure
1973, he
A.Becomes a
witness for the prosecution
B.Becomes an
ordinary witness
C.Should be
examined as a witness first in the trial court
D.Becomes a
witness for the defence
Answer: Option A
88.The
Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 contains
A.451 Sections
B.461 Sections
C.481 Sections
D.484 Sections
Answer: Option D
89.The Chief
Judicial Magistrate empowered to pass which one of the following sentences?
A.Sentence of
imprisonment not exceeding seven years
B.Sentence for
life imprisonment
C.Death
sentence
D.Sentence of
imprisonment exceeding seven years
Answer: Option A
90. Payment of
compensation to a victim is provided under
A.Section 356
B.Section 357
C.Section 357A
D.None of the
above
Answer: Option C
91. The
provisions of Code of Criminal Procedure 1973, other than those relating to
Chapter VIII, X and XI, thereof shall not apply in which of the following
A.State of
Tripura
B.State of
Assam
C.State of
Meghalaya
D.State of
Nagaland
Answer: Option D
92. The Court
can forfeit the right of maintenance on the ground of
A.Re-marriage
B.Sexual
immorality
C.Only A and
not B
D.Either A or
B
Answer: Option D
93. A
Magistrate cannot pass an order under section 145 of the Code of Criminal
Procedure, 1973 if-
A.The
proceedings on the same disputed property are pending in the Civil Court
B.The dispute
is between private parties
C.The property
concerned is outside his local jurisdiction
D.If one of
the parties of the dispute dies
Answer: Option C
94.The
examination after the cross examination of a witness by the party who has
called him, is called
A.Additional
examination-in-chief
B.Additional
cross examination
C.Re-examination
D.Re-cross
examination
Answer: Option C
95. As per the
provisions of the Criminal Procedure Code as amended in 2005, a surety has to
declare the number of accused for whom he is surety under Section . . . . . . .
.
A.441
B.441-A
C.144
D.None of
above
Answer: Option B
96. Section
173(8) of the Code of Criminal Procedure deals with
A.Fresh
investigation
B.Further
investigation
C.Re
investigation
D.None of the
above
Answer: Option B
97.
For the
authorisation of detention in any custody
A.The accused
must be produced before the Magistrate
B.The accused
need not be produced before the Magistrate at all
C.May be
produced or may not be produced
D.Not
necessarily be produced
Answer: Option A
98.
Which one of
the following rights is not available to an accused/delinquent person?
A.To take the
plea that he had already been punished for the same offence earlier
B.To refuse to
give specimen signature and sample of handwriting
C.To plead
that he was not guilty as on the date of committing the alleged crime the act
was not a punishable offence
D.To refuse to
take part in singing National Anthem on the ground that his religion did not
permit it
Answer: Option B
99.
Which of the
following cannot claim maintenance under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure
Code?
A.Wife who
cannot maintain herself
B.Mother or
father who cannot maintain herself or himself
C.Major
married daughter who cannot maintain herself
D.Minor
illegitimate daughter who cannot maintain herself
Answer: Option C
100.
A is a
magistrate in his presence one murder took place during his morning walk,
whether he can arrest the culprit himself:
A.No
B.Yes
C.Only police
can arrest
D.As the
Magistrate has to try the case he cannot arrest
Answer: Option B
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