1. POCSO Act of 2012 is applicable to?

a)Whole of India.
b) Whole of India except J and K.
c) Only States in India
d) Only Union Territories
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2. Vishal Jeet Vs Union of India dealt with ?
a) Guidelines on victims of forced prostitution
b) Guidelines on sexual harassment of children
c) Guidelines on police reforms
d) None of the above.
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3. Which of the following is the primary objective of the CrPC?
a) To define crimes and their punishments.
b) To provide the machinery for the investigation and trial of offences.
c) To regulate civil disputes.
d) To establish the structure of the courts.
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4.Under the CrPC, who is primarily responsible for maintaining law and order?
a) The Judiciary.
b) The Police.
c) The Prosecution.
d) The Defence Counsel.
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5. What is the first step in the investigation of a cognizable offence?
a) Filing of a complaint.
b) Filing of an FIR.
c) Arrest of the accused.
d) Collection of evidence.
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6. What does FIR stand for?
a) First Information Report.
b) Final Investigation Report.
c) Federal Investigation Record.
d) Forensic Investigation Result.
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7. Where is an FIR typically lodged for a cognizable offence?
a) With the Magistrate.
b) At the High Court.
c) At the concerned Police Station.
d) With the Superintendent of Police.
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8. Which section of the CrPC deals with the procedure for recording FIRs?
a) Section 154.
b) Section 144.
c) Section 161.
d) Section 173.
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9. A duty to report cases of sexual abuse is found in?
a) Section19, POCSO
b) Section 29, POCSO
c) Section 39, POCSO
d) Section 9, POCSO
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10. What is a "cognizable offence"?
a) An offence that is bailable.
b) An offence for which the police can arrest without a warrant.
c) An offence that is punishable with imprisonment of less than one year.
d) An offence that is triable by a Magistrate.
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11. POCSO has an overriding effect over any other law says its?
a) Section 42
b) Section 52.
c) Section 32
d) Section 62.
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12. In case of a non-cognizable offence, what is the first step for the police to investigate?
a) Registration of FIR.
b) Arrest of the accused.
c) Obtaining an order from a Magistrate.
d) Collection of evidence.
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13. What is the role of the police during the investigation of a crime?
a) To decide the guilt of the accused.
b) To prosecute the accused in court.
c) To collect evidence and apprehend the accused.
d) To pass judgment on the case.
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14. Which section of the CrPC empowers a police officer to arrest a person without a warrant under
certain circumstances?
a) Section 41.
b) Section 50.
c) Section 100.
d) Section 167.
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15. What is a "search warrant"?
a) A document authorizing the arrest of a person.
b) A document authorizing the police to search a specific place.
c) A document detailing the charges against an accused.
d) A document granting bail to an accused.
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16. Who can issue a search warrant?
a) Any police officer.
b) Only a senior police officer.
c) A Magistrate.
d) The Public Prosecutor.
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17. What is a "seizure" in the context of criminal procedure?
a) The arrest of a person.
b) The taking possession of property related to an offence.
c) The interrogation of a witness.
d) The filing of a charge sheet.
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18. What is the purpose of recording statements of witnesses under Section 161 of the CrPC?
a) To provide evidence for the prosecution.
b) To help the police in their investigation.
c) To allow the accused to cross-examine witnesses.
d) To frame charges against the accused.
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19. Are statements recorded by the police under Section 161 admissible as direct evidence in court?
a) Yes, always.
b) No, generally not, but can be used for contradiction or corroboration.
c) Yes, if recorded in the presence of a Magistrate.
d) Yes, if the witness is unavailable.
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20. What is a "charge sheet"?
a) A summary of the evidence collected by the police.
b) A formal accusation against the accused filed in court.
c) A request for further investigation.
d) A document granting bail to the accused.
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21. Under which section of the CrPC is the charge sheet filed in court?
a) Section 154.
b) Section 161.
c) Section 173.
d) Section 200.
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22. Who files the charge sheet in court?
a) The Magistrate.
b) The Public Prosecutor.
c) The Investigating Police Officer.
d) The Defence Counsel.
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23. The principle of best interest of the child is found in ?
a) Article 13, CRC
b) Article 23, CRC
c) Article 33,CRC
d) Article 3, CRC
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24. What is "cognizance of an offence" by a Magistrate?
a) Taking legal notice of the offence.
b) Ordering the arrest of the accused.
c) Conducting the trial.
d) Passing judgment.
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25. What is "framing of charges"?
a) A statement of the offences the accused is alleged to have committed.
b) A summary of the evidence against the accused.
c) A plea by the accused.
d) An order of conviction.
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26. What are the different types of trials under the CrPC?
a) Warrant trials, summons trials, and summary trials.
b) Civil trials and criminal trials.
c) Sessions trials and Magistrate trials.
d) High Court trials and Supreme Court trials.
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27. Which type of trial is conducted for more serious offences punishable with imprisonment for more
than two years?
a) Summons trial.
b) Summary trial.
c) Warrant trial.
d) Petty case trial.
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28. In a warrant trial instituted on a police report, who conducts the prosecution?
a) The complainant.
b) The accused's lawyer.
c) The Public Prosecutor.
d) The Investigating Officer.
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29. What is the right to a fair trial primarily enshrined under?
a) The CrPC.
b) The Indian Penal Code.
c) The Constitution of India.
d) The Evidence Act.
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30. When did the Convention on the Rights of Child come into force?.
a) 1991
b) 1990
c) 1992
d) 1989.
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31. Which section of the CrPC deals with the provisions for bail?
a) Section 41.
b) Section 107.
c) Section 436 to 439.
d) Section 173.
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32. What are the two main types of bail?
a) Regular bail and anticipatory bail.
b) Bailable offence bail and non-bailable offence bail.
c) Interim bail and final bail.
d) High Court bail and Sessions Court bail.
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33. In which type of offence is bail generally a matter of right?
a) Non-bailable offence.
b) Cognizable offence.
c) Bailable offence.
d) Serious offence.
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34. What is "anticipatory bail"?
a) Bail granted after arrest.
b) Bail granted in anticipation of arrest.
c) Bail granted during the trial.
d) Bail granted after conviction.
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35. The minimum age for direct participation in armed forces under CRC is ?
a)18.
b)15.
c) 16
d) 17.
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36. What is "custody" in legal terms?
a) Being free on bail.
b) Being under the control of the police or judicial authority.
c) Being acquitted of all charges.
d) Being a witness in a case.
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37. What is "police custody"?
a) Custody in jail after conviction.
b) Custody with the police for investigation purposes.
c) Custody ordered by a Magistrate after trial.
d) Voluntary surrender to the police.
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38. What is "judicial custody"?
a) Custody with the police.
b) Custody in jail under the orders of a Magistrate.
c) Custody after being granted bail.
d) Custody during the filling of the charge sheet.
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39. Can a Magistrate authorize police custody for more than 15 days in total during the initial
investigation?
a) Yes, with the permission of the High Court.
b) Yes, up to 30 days.
c) No, the total period cannot exceed 15 days.
d) Yes, if the offence is very serious.
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40. What is the role of the Public Prosecutor in the criminal justice system?
a) To defend the accused.
b) To investigate crimes.
c) To represent the state in criminal trials.
d) To pass judgments.
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41. Children have the right to express their opinion based on?
a) Article 22, CRC
b) Article 2, CRC
c) Article 12, CRC
d) Article 42, CRC
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42. What is the role of the Defence Counsel in a criminal trial?
a) To prosecute the accused.
b) To assist the police in investigation.
c) To represent and defend the accused.
d) To act as a neutral observer.
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43. What is the "right to remain silent"?
a) The right of the accused to not speak to anyone.
b) The right of the accused to not answer questions during police interrogation.
c) The right of the accused to disrupt court proceedings.
d) The right of the accused to not be produced in court.
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44. Under which article of the Constitution of India is the right against self- incrimination guaranteed?
a) Article 14.
b) Article 19.
c) Article 20(3).
d) Article 21.
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45. What is "confession" in legal terms?
a) A statement by the accused admitting to the commission of an offence.
b) A statement by a witness.
c) A statement by the victim.
d) A statement by the police officer.
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46. Is a confession made to a police officer admissible in court?
a) Yes, always.
b) No, generally not admissible as evidence against the accused.
c) Yes, if recorded in the presence of a Magistrate.
d) Yes, if the police officer is of a high rank.
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47. What is a "dying declaration"?
a) A statement made by the accused before death.
b) A statement made by a witness who is about to die.
c) A statement made by the victim about the cause of their death.
d) A statement made by the doctor about the patient's condition.
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48. Is a dying declaration admissible as evidence in court?
a) No, never.
b) Yes, it is considered relevant evidence.
c) Yes, only if corroborated by other evidence.
d) Yes, only if recorded by a Magistrate.
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49. What is "evidence" in a legal proceeding?
a) Arguments made by lawyers.
b) Opinions of the judge.
c) Information presented in court to prove or disprove a fact.
d) Police investigation reports.
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50. What are the different types of evidence?
a) Oral evidence, documentary evidence, and hearsay evidence.
b) Primary evidence and secondary evidence.
c) Direct evidence and circumstantial evidence.
d) All of the above.
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51. What is "hearsay evidence"?
a) Evidence based on what the witness personally saw or heard.
b) Evidence based on what the witness was told by someone else.
c) Documentary evidence.
d) Forensic evidence.
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52. Is hearsay evidence generally admissible in court?
a) Yes, always.
b) No, it is generally inadmissible.
c) Yes, if the person who made the statement is unavailable.
d) Yes, with the permission of the court.
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53. What is "forensic evidence"?
a) Evidence given by a foreign witness.
b) Scientific evidence obtained through examination of physical evidence.
c) Evidence presented in a foreign court.
d) Evidence related to financial fraud.
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54. What is the role of the judiciary in the criminal justice system?
a) To investigate crimes.
b) To prosecute offenders.
c) To interpret laws and adjudicate disputes.
d) To maintain law and order.
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55. What is the hierarchy of criminal courts in India at the district level?
a) Supreme Court High Court Sessions Court Magistrate Court.
b) High Court Sessions Court Magistrate Court.
c) Sessions Court Chief Judicial Magistrate Judicial Magistrate.
d) Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Metropolitan Magistrate.
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56. Which is the highest criminal court at the state level?
a) District Court.
b) Sessions Court.
c) High Court.
d) Supreme Court.
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57. Which is the highest court of appeal in criminal matters in India?
a) High Court.
b) Sessions Court.
c) Supreme Court.
d) District Court.
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58. What is the power of "judicial review" of the High Courts and the Supreme Court?
a) The power to investigate crimes.
b) The power to prosecute offenders.
c) The power to examine the constitutionality of laws.
d) The power to transfer cases.
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59. What is a "plea bargain"?
a) An argument made by the accused.
b) An agreement between the prosecution and the accused where the accused pleads guilty to a lesser
charge or receives a lighter sentence.
c) A request for adjournment of the case.
d) A demand for a retrial.
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60. Is plea bargaining permissible for all types of offences in India?
a) Yes, for all offences.
b) No, it is not permissible for heinous offences.
c) Yes, with the permission of the police.
d) Yes, if the accused agrees.
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61. What is "compounding of offences"?
a) The process of making an offence more serious.
b) The process where the complainant agrees to drop charges against the accused, usually after some
settlement.
c) The process of combining multiple offences into one charge.
d) The process of transferring a case to a higher court.
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62. Are all offences compoundable?
a) Yes, all offences can be compounded.
b) No, only certain minor offences are compoundable.
c) Yes, with the permission of the court.
d) Yes, if the victim agrees.
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63. What is "remand"?
a) The release of the accused on bail.
b) The sending back of the accused to custody (police or judicial).
c) The acquittal of the accused.
d) The conviction of the accused.
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64. What is "police remand"?
a) Sending the accused to judicial custody.
b) Sending the accused to police custody for investigation.
c) Releasing the accused on bail by the police.
d) Sending the accused to court.
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65. What is "judicial remand"?
a) Sending the accused to police custody.
b) Sending the accused to jail under the orders of the Magistrate.
c) Releasing the accused on bail by the court.
d) Sending the accused for medical examination.
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66. What is "summary trial"?
a) A lengthy trial with detailed procedures.
b) A quick disposal of cases involving minor offences.
c) A trial conducted in the absence of the accused.
d) A trial conducted by a panel of judges.
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67. Which courts can conduct summary trials?
a) Only the High Court.
b) Only the Supreme Court.
c) Chief Judicial Magistrates, Metropolitan Magistrates, and First Class Magistrates specially
empowered.
d) All Magistrate Courts.
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68.What is "proclamation for persons absconding"?
a) An order declaring a person as a witness.
b) An order requiring a person who is evading arrest to appear in court.
c) An order for the release of a person on bail.
d) An order for the attachment of property.
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69.Under which section of the CrPC is the procedure for proclamation for persons absconding
provided?
a) Section 72.
b) Section 82.
c) Section 102.
d) Section 129.
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70. What is "attachment of property" of an absconding person?
a) The sale of the person's property.
b) The taking possession and control of the person's property by the court.
c) The return of the person's property
d) The transfer of the person's property to the complainant.
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