MCQ 25 October 2025

Daily MCQs for Judiciary Prelims Exams - (25 October 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:- “Local Authority” under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 means:
  • (a) Municipality
  • (b) Panchayat
  • (c) Cantonment Board
  • (d) All of the above
Answer is d is correct. As per Section 2(p) of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, “local authority” means a Municipality or a Panchayat, as defined in clause (e) and clause (f) of article 243P of the Constitution; a Cantonment Board constituted under the Cantonments Act, 2006 (41 of 2006) ; and any other authority established under an Act of Parliament or a State Legislature to administer the civic affairs. Therefore, option (d) 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:- “Children” under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 includes son, daughter, grandson and grand-daughter but :
  • (a) Includes a minor.
  • (b) Does not include a minor.
  • (c) May or may not include a minor.
  • (d) None of the above
Answer is b is correct. As per Section 2(a) of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 “children” includes son, daughter, grandson and grand-daughter but does not include a minor. Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.