Test 1 - pakarbiter

Q1. As per Section 46(1) Cr.P.C., an arrest is legally made when:

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A. The accused signs a written confession

B. A court order is verbally given

C. The police officer only reads out the charges

D. The police officer actually touches or confines the body of the person, unless there is submission

Q2. Who is a “Public Prosecutor” as defined in Cr.P.C.?

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A. An administrative officer of the court

B. A defense counsel in criminal cases

C. A person appointed under Section 492 to conduct prosecutions on behalf of the State

D. A High Court judge

Q3. A “police-station” means:

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A. Only a building with lock-up

B. A post or place declared by the Provincial Government to be a police-station

C. Any office of the District Police Officer

D. None

Q4. Who is included in the definition of “Advocate General”?

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A. A Deputy Commissioner

B. A Government Advocate or officer appointed by the Provincial Government

C. Only an advocate appointed by the High Court

D. Any private lawyer with a license

Q5. According to Section 51 Cr.P.C., when a person is arrested and cannot furnish bail:

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A. The officer making the arrest may search the person and secure all items except necessary wearing apparel

B. The person must first be produced before a Magistrate

C. Only a female officer can search any person

D. The officer must get court permission before searching the person

Q6. What is the meaning of “investigation” under the Cr.P.C.?

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A. Only collection of fingerprints

B. Trial proceedings

C. All proceedings for collection of evidence by police or person authorized by a Magistrate

D. Recording evidence before a judge

Q7. Under Section 47 Cr.P.C., when a person sought to be arrested is believed to be inside a place, the person in charge of that place must:

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A. Allow free ingress and afford reasonable facilities for search

B. Ensure the person does not escape

C. Provide arrest warrants immediately

D. Inform the police about the layout of the house

Q8. The “officer incharge of a police-station” includes:

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A. Only a Magistrate

B. Any constable on duty

C. The police officer next in rank when officer incharge is absent and is above the rank of constable

D. Only a Superintendent of Police

Q9. “Judicial proceeding” includes:

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A. Only proceedings before a police officer

B. Only proceedings in Supreme Court

C. Any proceeding in which evidence is or may be legally taken on oath

D. All kinds of civil suits

Q10. According to Section 49 Cr.P.C., if an officer is lawfully detained inside a house while making an arrest:

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A. He may break open doors or windows to liberate himself or others

B. He cannot use any force

C. He must wait for a court order

D. He must call for backup before acting

Q11. A “complaint” under the Cr.P.C. means:

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A. A civil suit filed before a court

B. A protest lodged in the High Court

C. An allegation made to a Magistrate with a view to his taking action under the Code

D. An FIR submitted to the police

Q12. Under Section 48 Cr.P.C., if ingress cannot be obtained for arrest, a police officer:

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A. Must seek written permission from the Magistrate

B. Must call for a crowd as a witness before entering

C. Can use lethal force immediately

D. May break open any door or window after giving notice of authority and purpose

Q13. As per Section 4, a “cognizable offence” is one in which:

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A. Bail cannot be granted at all

B. FIR cannot be registered

C. A police officer may arrest without warrant

D. A police officer must seek permission from the Magistrate

Q14. Before entering a zanana (female-occupied) area under Section 48, the officer must:

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A. Immediately break in without warning

B. Only send a female officer

C. Wait until nightfall

D. Give notice to the woman and allow her to withdraw

Q15. A “non-cognizable offence” is one in which:

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A. A police officer may not arrest without warrant

B. A police officer can arrest without FIR

C. It is punishable by life imprisonment

D. Only magistrates can arrest

Q16. “Inquiry” under the Cr.P.C. is:

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A. An appeal process

B. Only inquiries by High Court

C. Any investigation by police

D. Every inquiry other than trial conducted under the Code by a Magistrate or Court

Q17. Section 50 Cr.P.C. states that a person under arrest:

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A. Shall not be subjected to more restraint than necessary to prevent escape

B. Must be confined in a locked room immediately

C. Can be restrained as punishment

D. Should be handcuffed at all times

Q18. According to Section 46(3) Cr.P.C., a police officer cannot cause death of a person during arrest unless:

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A. The person resists arrest in a public place

B. The person is armed

C. The person is accused of an offence punishable with death or imprisonment for life

D. The person is caught during the night

Q19. The term “pleader” includes:

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A. Only a person holding LLB degree

B. Only a government lawyer

C. An advocate, vakil, attorney or other person authorized to practice in the court

D. Only a civil lawyer

Q20. What does the term "Bailable offence" mean under the Cr.P.C. 1898?

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A. An offence where no arrest is allowed

B. An offence shown as bailable in the Second Schedule or made bailable by any other law

C. An offence tried by a Sessions Court

D. An offence which is non-compoundable

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