MCQ 15 May 2024

Daily MCQs for Judiciary Prelims Exams - (15 May 2024)



Question/ Answer
Question1:- Order passed under Section 451 Cr.P.C is
  • (a) an interlocutory order
  • (b) a final order
  • (c) both (a) and (b)
  • (d) none of the above
Answer is A is correct. Section 451 of CrPC where during any inquiry or trial any property is produced before the criminal court which is subject to speedy and natural decay, it may make such an order which is fit for the proper custody of such property pending the conclusion of trial. This order is an interlocutory order in nature as it is made during the pendency of the suit and does not finally disposes of the suit. Therefore option (a) is the correct answer.
Question2:- B with the intent of temporarily use W’s money and later on return it, instructs C, his six years old son, to take away W’s purse containing Rs. 20,000 without W’s consent. C carried out the instructions. The criminal liability in this case is?
  • (a) C is guilty of theft and B of abetment to commit theft
  • (b) B does not commit any offence but C commits theft
  • (c) Both B and C are not guilty of any offence
  • (d) B is guilty of abetment of theft and C is not guilty of any offence
Answer is D is correct. B will be held liable for abetment under Section 108 of the act as per Explanation 3 of Section 107 it is not necessary that the person abetted should be capable by law for committing offence. C will not be held liable as he is protected under Section 82 of the act. Therefore option (d) is the correct answer.
Question3:- Which one of the following is not an essential characteristic of a federal Constitution?
  • (a) Distribution of Powers
  • (b) Supremacy of the Constitution
  • (c) Presidential form of Government
  • (d) A written Constitution
Answer is C is correct. Parliamentary form of government is a characteristic feature of federal governance as the power is divided and not concentrated in center. Therefore option (c) is the correct answer.
Question4:- When is written admission admissible as a secondary evidence under Section 65 of the Indian Evidence ACT?
  • (a) When the person against whom it has to be proved has already admitted the contents of original
  • (b) When original has been lost or destroyed or cannot be produced due to some reason
  • (c) Where it is a public document as under Section 74
  • (d) When documents are in possession of adversary party or the person who is in possession is not producing it even after notice under Section 66
Answer is A is correct. Written admission is admissible under Section 65 of the Indian Evidence Act, when the person against whom it has to be proved has already admitted the contents of original by himself. Therefore option (a) is the correct answer.
Question5:- Which of the following negotiable instruments requires acceptance by the drawee before payment can be demanded?
  • (a) Promissory note
  • (b) Bill of exchange
  • (c) Cheque
  • (d) Both (b) & (c)
Answer is B is correct. Bill of exchange is an unconditional written order made by the maker to the payee to pay a certain amount of money to a third party. It is the only negotiable instrument which requires acceptance by the drawee before the presentment for payment. Therefore option (b) is the correct answer.
Question6:- Conditional order for removal of nuisance may be given by
  • (a) the Sub-divisional Magistrate
  • b) any other Executive Magistrate specially empowered by the State Government
  • c) the District Magistrate
  • d) All of the above
Answer is D is correct. Conditional orders are passed when there are urgent matters related to removal of nuisance. As per section 133 of Code of Criminal Procedure the sub-divisional Magistrate, District Magistrate or any other Executive Magistrate specially empowered by the State Government can pass conditional order for removal of nuisance. Therefore option (d) is the correct answer.
Question7:- When offence of defamation under the Indian Penal Code is alleged to have been committed against a person who is the President of India, the Vice President of India, or the Governor of a State, which Court may take cognizance?
  • (a) The Chief Judicial Magistrate
  • b) The Magistrate
  • c) The Court of Session
  • d) The Assistant Sessions Court
Answer is C is correct. As per Section 199 (2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, Court of Session may take cognizance of offence of defamation alleged to have been committed against a person who is the President of India, the Vice President of India, or the Governor of a State, without the case being committed to it, upon a complaint in writing made by the Public Prosecutor. Therefore option (c) is the correct answer.