MCQ 01 May 2025

Daily MCQs for Judiciary Prelims Exams - (01 May 2025)



Question/ Answer
Question1:- Under Section-104 of B.S.A, nature of burden of proof is
  • (a) Always shifting
  • (b) Fixed
  • (c) Depends on the nature of case
  • (d) Decided by the court
Answer is b is correct. Section 104 of B.S.A provides the initial burden of proof, which provides that initial burden of proof lies on that party which comes before the court claiming certain rights. Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.
Question2:- What does the Doctrine Pro Reo emphasize in legal proceedings?
  • (a) The presumption of guilt of the accused
  • (b) The presumption of innocence of the accused
  • (c) The right to a fair trial for the victim
  • (d) The right to compensation for the accused
Answer is b is correct. The Doctrine Pro Reo, also known as "In Dubio Pro Reo," is a legal principle that prescribes, whenever any penal law is applied or construed , and that law is giving two interpretation, one lenient to the offender and one strict to the offender , that interpretation which is lenient or favourable to the offender will be adopted. Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.
Question3:- “Optional clause” which defines the compulsory jurisdiction of the ICJ originates from which one of the following Article of the statute of the ICJ?
  • (a) Article 34
  • (b) Article 36
  • (c) Article 35
  • (d) Article 40
Answer is b is correct. “Optional clause” which defines the compulsory jurisdiction of the ICJ, originates from article 36 of the statute of the ICJ. Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.
Question4:- Whether time is essence of contract or not, would depend upon:
  • (a) Terms and conditions of contract
  • (b) Conduct of parties
  • (c) Attending circumstances
  • (d) All of the above
Answer is d is correct. In case of M/s Avdel Tools and Services vs. M/s Trufit Fastners Pvt. Ltd., A.,I.R. 2009 NOC 1054 (Bom.) it was held that whether time is essence of contract, would depend upon following 3 Points (a) Terms and conditions of contract, (b) Conduct of parties (c) Attending circumstances. (Section 55). Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.
Question5:- International Criminal Court Seat at
  • (a) The Hague
  • (b) Geneva
  • (c) Washington D. C.
  • (d) New York
Answer is a is correct. International Criminal Court Seat at Hague. Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.