MCQ 04 February 2026

Daily MCQs for Judiciary Prelims Exams - (04 February 2026)



Question/ Answer
Question1:- A proved fact under BSA exists when the court believes it or its existence is:
  • a) Unlikely
  • b) So likely a prudent person acts on it
  • c) Disproven
  • d) Irrelevant
Answer (b) is correct. Section 2 BSA retains prudent-person standard for proved facts, ensuring judicial satisfaction beyond mere probability. Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.
Question2:- Investigation must be completed within:
  • a) 90 days for all cases
  • b) 60/90 days depending on offence
  • c) No timeline
  • d) 30 days
Answer (b) is correct. BNSS introduces strict timelines: 90 days for offences punishable less than 7 years, and 60 days for offences punishable more than 7 years, ensuring speedy investigations. Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.
Question3:- Summary trials apply for offences punishable up to:
  • (a) 2 years
  • (b) 3 years
  • (c) 5 years
  • (d) 7 years
Answer (a) is correct. Section 283 BNSS permits summary trials for offences punishable up to 2 years (reduced from 3 years), enhancing efficiency for petty offences. Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.
Question4:- BNS came into force on:
  • a) 1st July 2023
  • b) 1st July 2024
  • c) 25th December 2023
  • d) 1st January 2025
Answer (b) is correct. BNS was enforced from 1st July 2024, replacing the Indian Penal Code. Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.
Question5:- Communication of acceptance is complete when received by:
  • (a) Offeree
  • (b) Offeror
  • (c) Both
  • (d) Post office
Answer (b) is correct. Acceptance becomes complete when it is communicated to the offeror. Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.