Daily MCQs for Judiciary Prelims Exams - (26 July 2025)
Question/ Answer
Question1:- The limitation on solitary confinement intervals under Section 12 of BNS means:
A) The interval between confinements must be at least as long as the confinement itself.
B) A prisoner can be confined in solitary repeatedly without breaks.
C) Solitary confinement cannot be given more than once.
D) The interval between confinements must be shorter than confinement.
Answer is a is correct. The intervals must be not less than the solitary confinement periods. Therefore, Option A is correct.
Question2:- Which of the following best captures the legal effect of Section 10 under BNS when the judgment is doubtful regarding which offence is committed?
A) The accused shall be punished for all offences together
B) The accused shall be punished for the least punishable offence if punishments vary
C) The accused shall be acquitted due to doubt
D) The accused shall receive the maximum punishment of all offences
Answer is b is correct. Section 10 mandates punishment for the offence with the lowest punishment in cases of doubt. Therefore, Option B is correct.
Question3:- Solitary confinement under Section 11 of BNS can be ordered for a maximum of:
A) 1 month
B) 2 months
C) 3 months
D) 6 months
Answer is c is correct. Solitary confinement can be ordered for up to 3 months total. Therefore, Option C is correct.
Question4:- Transfer to an unborn person takes effect only if:
A) It is registered
B) It extends to whole remaining interest
C) It is unconditional
D) It is made by a will
Answer is b is correct. Section 13 of TPA, 1882 requires entire remaining interest to ensure effectiveness. Therefore, Option B is correct.
Question5:- Under Section 11 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 a restriction repugnant to interest:
A) Is always valid
B) Does not affect transferee’s rights
C) Prevents the transferee from disposing property
D) Affects only movable property
Answer is b is correct. Transferee entitled to enjoy and dispose as if no restriction existed under Section 11 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882. Therefore, Option B is correct.