Test 1 - pakarbiter

Q1. Under Section 48 Cr.P.C., if ingress cannot be obtained for arrest, a police officer:

1 Marks

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

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

C. Must seek written permission from the Magistrate

D. Can use lethal force immediately

Q2. “Judicial proceeding” includes:

1 Marks

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

B. Only proceedings in Supreme Court

C. Only proceedings before a police officer

D. All kinds of civil suits

Q3. What does the term "Bailable offence" mean under the Cr.P.C. 1898?

1 Marks

A. An offence which is non-compoundable

B. An offence where no arrest is allowed

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

D. An offence tried by a Sessions Court

Q4. According to Section 49 Cr.P.C., if an officer is lawfully detained inside a house while making an arrest:

1 Marks

A. He must wait for a court order

B. He must call for backup before acting

C. He cannot use any force

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

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

1 Marks

A. The person must first be produced before a Magistrate

B. Only a female officer can search any person

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

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

Q6. “Inquiry” under the Cr.P.C. is:

1 Marks

A. Any investigation by police

B. Only inquiries by High Court

C. An appeal process

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

Q7. As per Section 46(1) Cr.P.C., an arrest is legally made when:

1 Marks

A. The accused signs a written confession

B. The police officer only reads out the charges

C. A court order is verbally given

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

Q8. What is the meaning of “investigation” under the Cr.P.C.?

1 Marks

A. Only collection of fingerprints

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

C. Recording evidence before a judge

D. Trial proceedings

Q9. Who is a “Public Prosecutor” as defined in Cr.P.C.?

1 Marks

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

B. An administrative officer of the court

C. A High Court judge

D. A defense counsel in criminal cases

Q10. As per Section 4, a “cognizable offence” is one in which:

1 Marks

A. Bail cannot be granted at all

B. A police officer must seek permission from the Magistrate

C. FIR cannot be registered

D. A police officer may arrest without warrant

Q11. The term “pleader” includes:

1 Marks

A. Only a civil lawyer

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

C. Only a government lawyer

D. Only a person holding LLB degree

Q12. A “non-cognizable offence” is one in which:

1 Marks

A. Only magistrates can arrest

B. A police officer may not arrest without warrant

C. A police officer can arrest without FIR

D. It is punishable by life imprisonment

Q13. A “police-station” means:

1 Marks

A. None

B. Only a building with lock-up

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

D. Any office of the District Police Officer

Q14. A “complaint” under the Cr.P.C. means:

1 Marks

A. A protest lodged in the High Court

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

C. An FIR submitted to the police

D. A civil suit filed before a court

Q15. Before entering a zanana (female-occupied) area under Section 48, the officer must:

1 Marks

A. Wait until nightfall

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

C. Immediately break in without warning

D. Only send a female officer

Q16. Section 50 Cr.P.C. states that a person under arrest:

1 Marks

A. Must be confined in a locked room immediately

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

C. Can be restrained as punishment

D. Should be handcuffed at all times

Q17. According to Section 46(3) Cr.P.C., a police officer cannot cause death of a person during arrest unless:

1 Marks

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

Q18. 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:

1 Marks

A. Inform the police about the layout of the house

B. Provide arrest warrants immediately

C. Ensure the person does not escape

D. Allow free ingress and afford reasonable facilities for search

Q19. The “officer incharge of a police-station” includes:

1 Marks

A. Only a Superintendent of Police

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

C. Any constable on duty

D. Only a Magistrate

Q20. Who is included in the definition of “Advocate General”?

1 Marks

A. Any private lawyer with a license

B. Only an advocate appointed by the High Court

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

D. A Deputy Commissioner

Quick Links

Test 1🎓 Best of Luck!---- 20 Questions---- 45 Minutes

حَسْبِيَ اللَّهُ لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ هُوَ عَلَيْهِ تَوَكَّلْتُ وَهُوَ رَبُّ الْعَرْشِ الْعَظِيمِ