Judicial Services Examination - Mock Test

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Judicial Services Examination - Mock Test

Total Questions: 20
Time Limit: 30 minutes
Instructions: Choose the most appropriate answer for each question.

SECTION 1: Criminal Law (Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023)

1. Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, the punishment for attempt to commit an offense where no specific punishment is provided is:

A) Half of the punishment for that offense
B) Same as that of the offense
C) One-fourth of the punishment for that offense
D) At the discretion of the judge

Answer: A) Half of the punishment for that offense
Explanation: As per the new law, if no specific punishment is mentioned for an attempt, the offender shall be liable for up to half of the full punishment.

2. Which of the following is NOT an offense under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023?

A) Disclosing the identity of a rape victim
B) Voyeurism
C) Public nuisance
D) Breach of contract

Answer: D) Breach of contract
Explanation: Breach of contract is a civil wrong and does not fall under criminal offenses unless there is an element of fraud or cheating.

3. A police officer arrests a person without informing him of the grounds of arrest. This violates which legal provision?

A) Article 21 of the Constitution
B) Section 43 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
C) Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure
D) Right to Property under Article 300A

Answer: B) Section 43 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
Explanation: The provision mandates that an arrested person must be informed of the grounds of arrest and has the right to legal representation.

SECTION 2: Criminal Procedure (Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023)

4. Under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in how many days must the police complete an investigation for an offense punishable with imprisonment of less than 3 years?

A) 30 days
B) 60 days
C) 90 days
D) 120 days

Answer: A) 30 days
Explanation: The new code mandates faster investigation timelines for minor offenses.

5. Under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, what is the maximum duration for police custody during investigation?

A) 7 days
B) 10 days
C) 14 days
D) 15 days

Answer: D) 15 days
Explanation: Police custody for investigation is limited to 15 days, as per the criminal procedure provisions.

SECTION 3: Evidence Law (Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023)

6. Under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, which of the following is NOT considered primary evidence?

A) Original document
B) A photocopy of a document
C) A signed written contract
D) A video recording

Answer: B) A photocopy of a document
Explanation: Primary evidence refers to the original document itself, while a photocopy is secondary evidence.

7. Which of the following types of evidence is admissible under Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023?

A) Confession made to a police officer
B) Hearsay evidence
C) Digital evidence such as CCTV footage
D) Statement of a deceased person not recorded in court

Answer: C) Digital evidence such as CCTV footage
Explanation: Digital evidence is now explicitly recognized under the new law, making it admissible in court.

SECTION 4: Constitutional & Procedural Law

8. A High Court can issue writs under which Article of the Constitution?

A) Article 32
B) Article 226
C) Article 143
D) Article 368

Answer: B) Article 226
Explanation: High Courts have the power to issue writs for enforcement of fundamental rights and other legal rights under Article 226.

9. Which doctrine is used to determine whether an Act of Parliament violates the basic structure of the Constitution?

A) Doctrine of Eclipse
B) Doctrine of Basic Structure
C) Doctrine of Pith and Substance
D) Doctrine of Colourable Legislation

Answer: B) Doctrine of Basic Structure
Explanation: The Supreme Court introduced this doctrine in the Kesavananda Bharati case (1973) to prevent unconstitutional amendments.

SECTION 5: Scenario-Based Questions

10. X is accused of theft. During the investigation, the police find that Y had planned the crime and helped X escape. What offense has Y committed?

A) Abetment
B) Criminal Conspiracy
C) Both A and B
D) None of the above

Answer: C) Both A and B
Explanation: Abetment involves aiding or instigating a crime, while conspiracy is planning with another person.

11. A journalist writes a satirical article about a politician. The politician files a defamation case. Under which section of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, will this be addressed?

A) Section 295
B) Section 499
C) Section 505
D) None of the above

Answer: B) Section 499
Explanation: Section 499 deals with defamation, including spoken or written words harming someone's reputation.

BONUS QUESTION

12. Which of the following is an essential element of a valid contract under the Indian Contract Act?

A) Illegal consideration
B) Agreement enforceable by law
C) Unilateral promise
D) Coercion

Answer: B) Agreement enforceable by law
Explanation: A valid contract must have an agreement that is legally enforceable.

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