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.