MCQ 21 March 2025

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



Question/ Answer
Question1:- Which Section of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, deals with the offence of "Murder" and its punishment?
  • A) Section 101
  • B) Section 103
  • C) Section 105
  • D) Section 107
Answer is b is correct. Explanation: Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Section 103 corresponds to the offence of Murder. It defines the offence, the essential ingredients, and prescribes the punishment. The punishment under Section 103 of BNS is similar to that in the Indian Penal Code, i.e., death or life imprisonment and fine, depending on the gravity and circumstances of the case.
Question2:- Which of the following interests is not transferable under the Transfer of Property Act, 1882?
  • A) Leasehold interest in immovable property
  • B) Right to receive rent from a property
  • C) Mere right to sue
  • D) Mortgage interest in property
Answer is c is correct. Explanation: According to Section 6 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, property of any kind may be transferred, unless it is expressly prohibited. However, certain interests are non-transferable, including: • Mere right to sue (Section 6(e)): This refers to personal rights, such as the right to file a suit for damages, which cannot be transferred to another person as they are not tangible rights or interests in property.
Question3:- Under the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019, who can file a complaint against the husband for pronouncing instant triple talaq?
  • A) Any person from the Muslim community
  • B) Any family member of the husband
  • C) Only the married Muslim woman upon whom talaq is pronounced or any person related to her by blood or marriage
  • D) Any public authority or police officer
Answer is c is correct. Explanation: As per Section 7(c) of the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019, only the Muslim woman against whom instant triple talaq (Talaq-e-Biddat) is pronounced or her blood/marital relatives can file a police complaint.
Question4:- Under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, which section deals with the definition and admissibility of electronic records as evidence?
  • A) Section 2
  • B) Section 57
  • C) Section 63
  • D) Section 61
Answer is d is correct. Explanation: In the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA), Section 61 deals with the admissibility of electronic records, replacing Section 65B of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872.
Question5:- In which landmark case did the Supreme Court of India hold that the Preamble is a part of the Constitution and can be used to interpret ambiguous provisions?
  • A) A.K. Gopalan v. State of Madras
  • B) Golaknath v. State of Punjab
  • C) Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala
  • D) Minerva Mills v. Union of India
Answer is c is correct. Explanation: In the Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973) case, the Supreme Court held that the Preamble is a part of the Constitution and can be used to interpret constitutional provisions, especially when there is ambiguity.