MCQ 24 March 2025

Daily MCQs for Judiciary Prelims Exams - (24 March 2025)



Question/ Answer
Question1:- Which of the following case is not related with criminal conspiracy.
  • (a) D.D. Mulchey V/s R.
  • (b) Yakub Memon Vs State of Maharashtra
  • (c) State of M.P. V/s Sheetla Sahai
  • (d) Mahboob Shah V/s Emperor
Answer is d is correct. Mahboob Shah V/s Emperor is related with common intention U/S-3(5) of B.N.S. All other cases are related with Criminal conspiracy. Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.
Question2:- What does the Doctrine Pro Reo emphasize in legal proceedings?
  • (a) The presumption of guilt of the accused
  • (b) The presumption of innocence of the accused
  • (c) The right to a fair trial for the victim
  • (d) The right to compensation for the accused
Answer is b is correct. The Doctrine Pro Reo, also known as "In Dubio Pro Reo," is a legal principle that prescribes, whenever any penal law is applied or construed , and that law is giving two interpretation, one lenient to the offender and one strict to the offender , that interpretation which is lenient or favourable to the offender will be adopted. Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.
Question3:- In case of an alternative promise, one branch of which is legal and the other is illegal, the legal branch alone can:
  • (a) Be enforced
  • (b) Not be enforced
  • (c) Be removed
  • (d) become illegal too
Answer is a is correct. Refer Section 58 of ICA, 1872. Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.
Question4:- Whether time is essence of contract or not, would depend upon:
  • (a) Terms and conditions of contract
  • (b) Conduct of parties
  • (c) Attending circumstances
  • (d) All of the above
Answer is d is correct. In case of M/s Avdel Tools and Services vs. M/s Trufit Fastners Pvt. Ltd., A.,I.R. 2009 NOC 1054 (Bom.) it was held that whether time is essence of contract, would depend upon following 3 Points (a) Terms and conditions of contract, (b) Conduct of parties (c) Attending circumstances. (Section 55). Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.
Question5:- Which one of the following is not a public servant?
  • (a) Liquidator
  • (b) A civil judge
  • (c) Member of a panchayat assisting a court of justice
  • (d) Secretary of a co-operative society
Answer is d is correct. A public servant is typically a person holding a position in the government or in an organization that performs public duties, as defined under the BNS and other legal frameworks. So, Secretary of a co-operative society is not public servant. Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.