MCQ 08 July 2025

Daily MCQs for Judiciary Prelims Exams - (08 July 2025)



Question/ Answer
Question1:- Who is eligible to give consent for the medical termination of pregnancy under the MTP Act?
  • A. The husband of the pregnant woman.
  • B. The guardian, in all cases.
  • C. The pregnant woman herself, if she is an adult and of sound mind.
  • D. Parents of the pregnant woman, irrespective of her age.
Answer is c is correct. As per Section 3(4)(a) of the MTP Act, if the pregnant woman is an adult and of sound mind, only her consent is required for termination. No third party has a legal right to interfere. Therefore, option C is correct.
Question2:- As per the MTP (Amendment) Act, 2021, termination of pregnancy between 20 to 24 weeks is permitted:
  • A. For certain categories of vulnerable women and with opinion of two medical practitioners.
  • B. With approval from a judicial magistrate.
  • C. On request of the woman only.
  • D. Only when ordered by a court.
Answer is a is correct. For 20–24 weeks, termination is permitted only in specified cases (e.g., rape survivors, incest victims, minors) and requires the opinion of two registered medical practitioners. Therefore, option A is correct.
Question3:- Who is empowered to enter and search premises under the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986 if an offence is suspected?
  • A. District Magistrate only.
  • B. Any person with a court order.
  • C. Authorised officer under Section 4.
  • D. Police Inspector with written permission from a magistrate.
Answer is c is correct. Section 4 authorizes a designated officer (not below the rank of Gazetted Officer) to enter, search, and seize materials if he believes an offence has been committed under the Act. This enables preventive and enforcement action. Therefore, option C is correct.
Question4:- The main objective of the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986 is:
  • A. To ban obscene literature in general.
  • B. To prohibit trafficking in women.
  • C. To prohibit indecent representation of women through advertisements, publications, etc.
  • D. To regulate working conditions of women in media.
Answer is c is correct. The Act aims to prohibit the indecent representation of women through advertisements, publications, writings, paintings, figures, or any other manner, ensuring dignity and respect for women in public depictions. Therefore, option C is correct.
Question5:- Reservation in government jobs for persons with benchmark disabilities under the Act is:
  • A. 1%
  • B. 2%
  • C. 3%
  • D. 4%
Answer is d is correct. Section 34 of the Right of Person with Disability Act, 2016 mandates 4% reservation in government jobs for persons with benchmark disabilities. The Act also provides 5% reservation in higher education institutions. Therefore, option D is correct.