MCQ 09 July 2025

Daily MCQs for Judiciary Prelims Exams - (09 July 2025)



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Question1:- What is the maximum punishment for a registered medical practitioner who violates the provisions of the MTP Act?
  • A. Fine only.
  • B. Imprisonment up to 1 year.
  • C. Imprisonment up to 2 years and fine.
  • D. Imprisonment up to 7 years.
Answer is d is correct. Under Section 7 of the MTP Act, performing abortion in violation of the provisions (e.g., without consent, by unauthorized person, or in unauthorized place) is punishable with up to 7 years’ imprisonment. Therefore, option D is correct.
Question2:- Which Supreme Court judgment upheld the right to reproductive autonomy as part of Article 21 of the Constitution in the context of abortion?
  • A. Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan
  • B. Suchita Srivastava v. Chandigarh Administration
  • C. Joseph Shine v. Union of India
  • D. Navtej Singh Johar v. Union of India
Answer is b is correct. In Suchita Srivastava v. Chandigarh Administration (2009), the Supreme Court held that a woman’s right to make reproductive choices is a dimension of personal liberty under Article 21, and forced termination or continuation of pregnancy violates this right. Therefore, option B is correct.
Question3:- Which of the following is a valid defence under the Indecent Representation of Women Act, 1986?
  • A. That the material was intended to entertain.
  • B. That the person was unaware of the law.
  • C. That the representation was for religious, scientific, or literary purposes.
  • D. That the woman consented.
Answer is c is correct. Section 5 provides exceptions for materials published in good faith for religious, scientific, literary, or artistic purposes. These are protected under the Act to prevent misuse and overreach. Therefore, option C is correct.
Question4:- A second or subsequent conviction under the Act can lead to:
  • A. Fine only.
  • B. Imprisonment up to 3 years and fine up to ₹5,000.
  • C. Imprisonment up to 5 years and fine up to ₹10,000.
  • D. No additional punishment.
Answer is c is correct. Under Section 6(2), a second or subsequent conviction can lead to imprisonment up to 5 years and a fine up to ₹10,000, showing the Act's increasing severity for repeat offenders. Therefore, option C is correct.
Question5:- Which constitutional right does Indecent Representation of Women Act, 1986 primarily aim to protect?
  • A. Article 14 – Right to Equality.
  • B. Article 19(1)(a) – Freedom of speech and expression.
  • C. Article 21 – Right to life and personal liberty.
  • D. Article 23 – Prohibition of traffic in human beings.
Answer is c is correct. The Act primarily seeks to protect dignity and privacy of women, which are integral to the right to life and personal liberty under Article 21. It ensures that women are not portrayed in a manner that violates their right to live with dignity. Therefore, option C is correct.

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