Daily MCQs for Judiciary Prelims Exams - (01 July 2025)
Question/ Answer
Question1:- Under the DV Act, who can file a complaint?
A) Only the woman facing violence
B) Any adult male family member
C) Any person on behalf of the aggrieved woman
D) Only the police officer
Answer is c is correct. Section 4 of the DV Act allows any person who has reason to believe a woman is being subjected to domestic violence to file a complaint. Therefore, option C is correct.
Question2:- Which of the following is not considered "dowry" under the Act?
A) Property given during the marriage without demand
B) Money demanded before marriage
C) Gifts given as a condition for the marriage
D) Cash given to the groom’s parents for buying a car
Answer is a is correct. Voluntary gifts without any demand are not considered dowry. The Act targets demand-based transactions. Therefore, option A is correct.
Question3:- A Protection Officer under the DV Act is appointed by:
A) The Supreme Court
B) The aggrieved woman
C) The Magistrate
D) The State Government
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Answer is d is correct. Section 8 mandates that State Governments appoint Protection Officers to assist in implementing the provisions of the Act. Therefore, option D is correct.
Question4:- Which authority has the power to grant protection orders under the DV Act?
A) Police Officer
B) District Collector
C) Magistrate
D) Civil Court Judge
Answer is a is correct. As per Section 18, the Judicial Magistrate First Class or Metropolitan Magistrate has the authority to grant protection orders to the aggrieved woman. Therefore, option C is correct.
Question5:- What is the time limit for disposal of a domestic violence case under the Act?
A) 30 days
B) 60 days
C) 90 days
D) No time limit
Answer is b is correct. The Magistrate is expected to dispose of applications within 60 days from the first hearing (Section 12(5)). Therefore, option B is correct.