Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, -Mock Test

 

Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 based on everything we've covered so far from the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023. This is ideal for Judicial Services Prelims practice—it mimics the format you'd face in an actual paper.

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📝 Mock Test: Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023

Total Questions: 15 | Type: MCQs | Answer Key: At the end
Topics: Relevancy, Admissions, Documentary & Electronic Evidence, Witnesses, Burden of Proof

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Q1. Under BSA, which of the following is not a relevant fact?

A. Facts forming part of the same transaction
B. Motive or preparation for a fact in issue
C. Character of a party in a civil case
D. Facts which are the cause or effect of relevant facts

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Q2. Confession made in the custody of a police officer is:

A. Always admissible
B. Inadmissible unless made in the presence of a Magistrate
C. Admissible without restriction
D. Inadmissible even before a Magistrate

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Q3. Under BSA, the definition of “document” includes:

A. Only handwritten material
B. Only printed material
C. Electronic records
D. Verbal statements

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Q4. Secondary evidence may be given when:

A. The document is in possession of the party
B. The original has been lost or destroyed
C. The document is unimportant
D. The party chooses not to produce the original

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Q5. Which section governs the admissibility of electronic records as evidence?

A. Section 60
B. Section 65
C. Section 65B
D. Section 62

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Q6. A dying declaration is:

A. Admissible only in murder cases
B. Admissible under all circumstances
C. Admissible only if made before a police officer
D. Admissible when it relates to the cause of death

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Q7. Leading questions can be asked:

A. In examination-in-chief without restriction
B. Only with permission in cross-examination
C. In cross-examination as a matter of right
D. Not at all

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Q8. A person is competent to testify unless:

A. He is a party to the case
B. He is mentally or physically incapable of giving rational answers
C. He is under 18 years old
D. He is illiterate

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Q9. Re-examination is conducted to:

A. Contradict the witness
B. Clarify facts raised during cross-examination
C. Ask fresh questions
D. Introduce new evidence

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Q10. Hostile witness means:

A. A witness who lies
B. A witness who refuses to appear
C. A witness who shows bias or contradicts previous statements
D. A witness who is uncooperative

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Q11. Admissions are:

A. Always conclusive proof
B. Not relevant unless made under oath
C. Relevant and may operate as estoppel
D. Only relevant in criminal cases

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Q12. Burden of proof lies:

A. Always on the defendant
B. Always on the state
C. On the person who would fail if no evidence is given
D. On the party who files the suit

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Q13. Public documents include:

A. Private sale deeds
B. Judgments of courts
C. Emails between private parties
D. Unregistered rent agreements

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Q14. Which of the following statements about electronic signatures is true?

A. They are not recognized under BSA
B. They are valid if verified as per prescribed conditions
C. They must be in handwritten form
D. They are valid only in criminal trials

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Q15. A certificate under Section 65B is required when:

A. The original document is produced
B. An electronic record is presented in secondary form
C. The party admits the contents
D. The document is more than 20 years old

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✅ Answer Key:

1. C

2. B

3. C

4. B

5. C

6. D

7. C

8. B

9. B

10. C

11. C

12. C

13. B

14. B

15. B