Mock Test – Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

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Mock Test – Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

(Judicial Services Preliminary Examination – Rajasthan)

1. General Principles & Definitions

  1. Which section of BNS, 2023 deals with punishment for offenses committed beyond India but by an Indian citizen?
    a) Section 1
    b) Section 2
    c) Section 3
    d) Section 5

    • Answer: (c) Section 3

    • Explanation: Section 3 extends criminal liability to Indian citizens committing offenses outside India.

  2. Which of the following is NOT a defense under general exceptions in BNS, 2023?
    a) Insanity
    b) Mistake of fact
    c) Mistake of law
    d) Self-defense

    • Answer: (c) Mistake of law

    • Explanation: Ignorance of law is no excuse, whereas mistake of fact can be a defense.

  3. What is the age below which a child is presumed incapable of committing a crime under BNS, 2023?
    a) 6 years
    b) 7 years
    c) 10 years
    d) 12 years

    • Answer: (b) 7 years

    • Explanation: Section 20 states that a child below 7 years has no criminal liability.

2. Offenses Against the State & Public Order

  1. Which section deals with acts endangering the sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India?
    a) Section 101
    b) Section 113
    c) Section 120
    d) Section 135

    • Answer: (b) Section 113

    • Explanation: Section 113 replaces sedition from IPC with a broader definition.

  2. Unlawful assembly under BNS, 2023 consists of how many persons?
    a) 2 or more
    b) 3 or more
    c) 5 or more
    d) 7 or more

    • Answer: (c) 5 or more

    • Explanation: Section 120 defines an unlawful assembly as an assembly of 5 or more persons.

3. Offenses Against Human Body

  1. Murder is covered under which section of BNS, 2023?
    a) Section 101
    b) Section 102
    c) Section 106
    d) Section 120

    • Answer: (a) Section 101

    • Explanation: Section 101 corresponds to IPC Section 302 for murder.

  2. Which section deals with acid attacks?
    a) Section 113
    b) Section 115
    c) Section 117
    d) Section 119

    • Answer: (a) Section 113

    • Explanation: Acid attack is now a separate offense under BNS, with stricter punishment.

4. Offenses Against Women & Children

  1. Which section of BNS, 2023 criminalizes stalking and voyeurism?
    a) Section 81
    b) Section 82
    c) Section 83
    d) Section 85

    • Answer: (c) Section 83

    • Explanation: Stalking and voyeurism are defined in Section 83 with enhanced penalties.

  2. Which section criminalizes marriage fraud?
    a) Section 75
    b) Section 85
    c) Section 95
    d) Section 100

    • Answer: (b) Section 85

    • Explanation: Marriage fraud, including fraudulent marriage promises, is a newly introduced offense.

5. Offenses Against Property

  1. Theft is defined under which section?
    a) Section 290
    b) Section 293
    c) Section 297
    d) Section 300

    • Answer: (b) Section 293

    • Explanation: Section 293 defines theft, similar to IPC Section 378.

  2. Which section deals with dacoity under BNS, 2023?
    a) Section 295
    b) Section 297
    c) Section 300
    d) Section 310

    • Answer: (c) Section 300

    • Explanation: Dacoity remains defined as robbery committed by 5 or more persons.

6. Cyber Crimes & Financial Crimes

  1. Which section criminalizes identity theft and online fraud?
    a) Section 350
    b) Section 353
    c) Section 355
    d) Section 360

    • Answer: (b) Section 353

    • Explanation: Cyber offenses, including identity theft, are now covered under BNS.

  2. Circulation of deepfake videos is punishable under which section?
    a) Section 355
    b) Section 360
    c) Section 365
    d) Section 370

    • Answer: (a) Section 355

    • Explanation: Deepfake-related crimes are explicitly included in BNS, 2023.

7. Terrorism & Organized Crime

  1. Which section deals with terrorist acts under BNS, 2023?
    a) Section 370
    b) Section 373
    c) Section 375
    d) Section 380

    • Answer: (b) Section 373

    • Explanation: Terrorist acts are now separately defined with enhanced penalties.

  2. Which section deals with organized crime and gang-related offenses?
    a) Section 365
    b) Section 370
    c) Section 375
    d) Section 380

    • Answer: (c) Section 375

    • Explanation: Organized crime has been classified distinctly under BNS.

8. Other Important Provisions

  1. Which section of BNS, 2023 prescribes punishment for habitual offenders?
    a) Section 400
    b) Section 405
    c) Section 410
    d) Section 420

    • Answer: (a) Section 400

    • Explanation: Repeat offenders receive stricter punishments under this section.

  2. Which section replaces IPC's Section 420 (Cheating)?
    a) Section 312
    b) Section 314
    c) Section 316
    d) Section 318

    • Answer: (b) Section 314

    • Explanation: Cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property is now under Section 314.

Full-Length Mock Test Analysis

  • Difficulty Level: Moderate to Hard

  • Best for: Rajasthan Judicial Services (Prelims) as well as other states Judicial Services Exam.

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