MCQ 21 June 2025

Daily MCQs for Judiciary Prelims Exams - (21 June 2025)



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Question1:- A, a creditor, takes movable property out of B’s (debtor’s) possession without his consent with the intention to coerce him to pay the debt. A is:
  • A. Not guilty of any offence
  • B. Guilty of criminal breach of trust
  • C. Guilty of extortion
  • D. Guilty of theft
Answer is d is correct. Even if A is a creditor, taking movable property without B’s consent and with the intention to coerce payment constitutes theft under Section 378 IPC. Ownership is irrelevant—possession is the key factor. Therefore, option D is correct.
Question2:- What is an essential ingredient of the offence of mischief under BNS?
  • A. Causing death by negligence
  • B. Dishonest misappropriation of property
  • C. Intentionally causing wrongful loss or damage to the property of another by destroying or diminishing its value
  • D. Criminal intimidation
Answer is c is correct. Section 324 of the BNS defines mischief. The core elements include intention or knowledge to cause wrongful loss/damage, and actual diminution in value or utility of the property belonging to another. Therefore, option C is correct.
Question3:- In criminal cases, the previous good character of the accused is:
  • A. Irrelevant and inadmissible
  • B. Always inadmissible regardless of context
  • C. Relevant only in civil cases
  • D. Relevant and admissible
Answer is d is correct. Under Section 53 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, the good character of the accused is relevant in criminal cases, especially when it can raise doubt regarding the likelihood of committing the alleged offence. However, bad character is not admissible unless evidence of good character is first introduced. Therefore, option D is correct.
Question4:- Evidence of character includes:
  • A. Only specific instances of conduct
  • B. Only general reputation
  • C. Only personal opinion
  • D. Both general disposition and general reputation
Answer is d is correct. Under Indian Evidence Act, evidence of character generally refers to general reputation in society and a person's disposition or natural tendency. It doesn’t usually involve specific acts unless character itself is in issue. Therefore, option D is correct.
Question5:- Theft is committed when there is:
  • A. Taking of immovable property by mistake
  • B. Dishonest taking of any movable property out of the possession of another without consent
  • C. Lawful taking of property under a contract
  • D. Seizing property by government authorities
Answer is b is correct. As per Section 303 BNS, theft means dishonest taking of movable property from someone’s possession without consent. Therefore, option B is correct.

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