MCQ 20 May 2025

Daily MCQs for Judiciary Prelims Exams - (20 May 2025)



Question/ Answer
Question1:- Which of the following is a principle of customary international law?
  • (A) Non-refoulement
  • (B) Right to self-determination
  • (C) Sovereign immunity
  • (D) All of the above
Answer is d is correct. All the listed principles—non-refoulement, right to self-determination, and sovereign immunity—are recognized as customary international law, binding on states even without written treaties. Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.
Question2:- Under BNSS, 2023, which of the following is true regarding the power of police to arrest without a warrant?
  • (A) Police can arrest without a warrant for any cognizable offence.
  • (B) Police can arrest without a warrant only for offences punishable with imprisonment of less than seven years.
  • (C) Police must record reasons for arrest or non-arrest in writing.
  • (D) Police can arrest without a warrant only with prior approval from a Magistrate.
Answer is c is correct. Section 35 of BNSS requires police officers to record reasons for arrest or non-arrest in writing, ensuring accountability and transparency in the arrest process. Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.
Question3:- Under BNSS, 2023, what is the maximum period within which an investigation must be completed for offences punishable with imprisonment of less than 10 years?
  • (A) 30 days
  • (B) 60 days
  • (C) 90 days
  • (D) 180 days
Answer is b is correct. Section 193 of BNSS stipulates that investigations for offences punishable with less than 10 years of imprisonment must be completed within 60 days, aiming to expedite the criminal justice process. Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.
Question4:- Under what conditions does a state have the right to use force?
  • (A) Armed attack
  • (B) To obtain raw materials
  • (C) To ensure the protection of human rights
  • (D) None of the above
Answer is a is correct. According to Article 51 of the UN Charter, a state has the inherent right to self-defence if an armed attack occurs against it. Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.
Question5:- Which section of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, criminalizes mob lynching?
  • (A) Section 113
  • (B) Section 304
  • (C) Section 226
  • (D) Section 69
Answer is b is correct. Section 304 of the BNS specifically criminalizes mob lynching, treating it as a separate offense to address the growing concern of mob violence. Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.