Daily MCQs for Judiciary Prelims Exams (12 March 2026)
Question/ Answer
Question:- Statements relating to motive or intent are relevant when:
a) Always irrelevant
b) Never admissible
c) Intent is in issue
d) Only in civil cases
Answer (C) is correct.
Answer C is correct. Facts showing motive or intent are relevant when such intention is a matter in issue. Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.
Question:- Which one of the following cases decided by the Supreme Court led to the First Amendment in the Indian Constitution?
a) Chintamani Rao vs. State of M.P.
b) State of Bihar vs. Kameshwar Singh
c) Shankari Prasad vs. Union of India
d) State of Madras vs. Champakam Dorairajam
Answer (D) is correct.
Answer D is correct. The Champakam Dorairajam case led to the First Constitutional Amendment (1951), introducing Articles 15(4) and 16(4). Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.
Question:- Which one of the following writers has observed that “Man’s ignorance of law cannot be excused because he is bound to know it”?
a) Austin
b) Bailey
c) Kelson
d) None of the above
Answer (B) is correct.
Answer B is correct. Bailey emphasized that ignorance of law cannot be pleaded as an excuse. Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.
Question:- Which Section of BNS defines ‘Affray’?
a) Section 191
b) Section 193
c) Section 194
d) Section 196
Answer (C) is correct.
Answer C is correct. Section 194 of BNS, 2023 defines the offence of affray. Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.
Question:- A person publishes imputation harming reputation but proves truth and public good Liability:
a) Defamation
b) Civil wrong only
c) No offence
d) Qualified privilege
Answer (C) is correct.
Answer C is correct. Truth for public good is a complete defence. Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.