MCQ 03 July 2024

Daily MCQs for Judiciary Prelims Exams - (03 July 2024)



Question/ Answer
Question1:- The minimum punishment for penetrative sexual assault on a child below 16 years, under the POCSO Act, 2012, is
  • (a) 7 Years
  • (b) 10 Years
  • (c) 14 Years
  • (d) Life imprisonment
Answer is A is correct. Section 4 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012. It provides that ‘Whoever commits penetrative sexual assault shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than seven years but which may extend to imprisonment for life, and shall also be liable to fine.’ Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.
Question2:- Section 16 of the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958 provides-
  • (a) Power to make Rules
  • (b) Protection of action taken in good faith
  • (c) Saving of Operation of certain enactments
  • (d) Duties of Probation Officer
Answer is B is correct. Section 16 of the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958. It deals with ‘Protection taken in good faith. Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.
Question3:- Domestic violence has been defined under ______ of The Protection of women from Domestic violence Act, 2005
  • (a) Section 2(d)
  • (b) Section 2(f)
  • (c) Section 2
  • (d) Section 3
Answer is D is correct. Section 3 of the DV Act, 2005. Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.
Question4:- Who have the power to make rules under section 104 of TPA, 1882.
  • (a) Central Government
  • (b) State Government
  • (c) Both Central and State Government
  • (d) High Court
Answer is D is correct. Refer Section 104 TPA, 1882. Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.
Question5:- The term ‘Offence’ has been defined under:
  • (a) Section 2 (o), Cr.P.C, 1973.
  • (b) Section 2 (m), Cr.P.C, 1973.
  • (c) Section 2 (l), Cr.P.C, 1973.
  • (d) Section 2 (n), Cr.P.C, 1973.
Answer is D is correct. Refer Section 2(n) of the Cr.P.C., 1973. Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.
Question6:- Definition of ‘Existing Law’ is provided under:
  • (a) Article 366(7)
  • (b) Article 366(8)
  • (c) Article 366(9)
  • (d) Article 366(10)
Answer is D is correct. Article 366(10), the Constitution of India. It defines Existing Law as any law, Ordinance, order, bye-law, rule or regulation passed or made before the commencement of this Constitution by any Legislature, authority or person having power to make such a law, Ordinance, order, bye-law, rule or regulation. Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.
Question7:- Causing hurt by means of poison is covered by Section _______ of IPC, 1860.
  • (a) Section 326
  • (b) Section 327
  • (c) Section 328
  • (d) Section 329
Answer is C is correct. Refer Section 328, IPC, 1860. Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.