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1 0 more important illustration-based MCQs from the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 , covering areas such as electronic evidence, estoppel, documentary proof, and examination of witnesses — ideal for Judicial Services Exam revision. ⚖️ Illustration-Based MCQs (Part 2: Questions 21–30) 💻 Section 39 – Expert Opinion (including electronic evidence) A document’s authorship is in question. A comparison is made with another known document of A. This is: A. Inadmissible B. Relevant opinion of layperson C. Expert opinion admissible under Section 39 D. Only relevant if both parties agree ✅ Answer: C 🧑‍💼 Section 45 – Grounds of Opinion An expert gives opinion on a cause of death and narrates experiments conducted. This is: A. Hearsay B. Irrelevant unless certified C. Relevant as grounds of expert opinion D. Inadmissible unless peer-reviewed ✅ Answer: C 🖋️ Section 66 – Proof of Electronic Signature Certifying Authority's opinion about electronic signature is: A. ...

30 most important MCQs based on illustrations from the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 , prepared specifically for Judicial Services Examination . Each question is rooted in an actual illustration provided in the Act, testing your application and interpretation skills — a frequent pattern in judicial exams. ⚖️ Most Important Illustration-Based MCQs – BSA, 2023 🧩 Section 4 – Same Transaction A is accused of murdering B by beating him. Statements made by bystanders during the beating are: A. Inadmissible hearsay B. Relevant as dying declaration C. Relevant as part of same transaction D. Not relevant ✅ Answer: C 🔗 Section 6 – Motive, Preparation, Conduct A is tried for the murder of C. A had previously murdered B and C knew about it and tried to blackmail A. This is: A. Not relevant B. Relevant as motive C. Inadmissible as character evidence D. Relevant only if A confesses ✅ Answer: B A absconds after receiving a letter warning that police inquiry is underwa...

⚖️ Mock Test – Set 4: Matching Type + Poll-Style MCQs Format: Matching Columns + Elimination-Based MCQs Focus: Sharpen reasoning & memory recall Syllabus: Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 — Witnesses, Documentary & Electronic Evidence, Relevancy, Confession, Burden of Proof Q1. [Matching Type – Witness Competency] Match the following persons with their competency to testify under BSA: List A (Person) List B (Competency) A. Child witness (age 7) 1. Not competent due to age B. Person of unsound mind 2. Competent if can understand questions C. Accused in a criminal trial 3. Competent only if testifies voluntarily D. Deaf and dumb person 4. Competent if capable of giving intelligible signs Choose the correct match: A. A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4 B. A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4 C. A-2, B-2, C-3, D-4 D. A-2, B-3, C-2, D-1 Answer: C ✅ A child is competent if capable of understanding questions . ✅ Unsound mind = competent if able to understand & respond. ✅ Accused can testify voluntaril...

  Set 3: Scenario-Based + Assertion & Reason Type MCQs from the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 , crafted specifically for Judicial Services Prelims prep. ⚖️ Mock Test – Set 3: Scenario-Based + Assertion & Reason (Advanced) Total Questions: 10 | Mixed Types | Topics Covered: Confessions, Electronic Evidence, Relevancy, Admissions, Witness Law Q1. [Assertion & Reason] Assertion (A): A confession made in police custody is inadmissible under the BSA. Reason (R): Because the BSA absolutely bars any confession made to any person while in police custody, regardless of circumstances. A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation C. A is true, but R is false D. A is false, R is true Answer: C Explanation: Confessions made in police custody are inadmissible , except the part that leads to discovery of a fact (i.e., partial admissibility under Section 27 logic retained in BSA). ...

  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. 📝 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 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 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 Q3. Under BSA, the definition of “document” includes: A. Only handwr...

  Witnesses & Examination of Witnesses (Set 3) Q1. Under BSA, who is considered a competent witness ? A. Only persons above 18 years. B. Only persons who are literate and understand law. C. Every person is competent to testify unless the Court considers them incapable of understanding questions or giving rational answers. D. Only parties to the suit. Answer: C Explanation: BSA follows the same standard as IEA — every person is competent unless incapable of understanding questions or giving rational answers due to mental or physical conditions. Q2. A witness is asked a question in cross-examination to test his veracity. This is permissible under: A. Re-examination B. Section on Hostile Witness C. Cross-examination provisions D. Section on Leading Questions Answer: C Explanation: In cross-examination, questions to test the credibility and character of the witness are allowed under BSA. Q3. Which of the following statements is true about leading ques...

Documentary & Electronic Evidence (Set 2) Q1. Under the BSA, which of the following statements about primary evidence is correct ? A. It refers to oral testimony of a person who has seen the document. B. It refers to secondary copies like photocopies or scanned images. C. It refers to the document itself produced for the inspection of the court. D. It refers to any document, even if not original. Answer: C Explanation: Primary evidence under BSA means the original document itself presented in court. This is the best evidence rule. Q2. As per the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, secondary evidence is admissible in which of the following cases? A. When the original is easily available. B. When the party simply prefers not to produce the original. C. When the original is lost or destroyed and proper explanation is given. D. When the document is a public document. Answer: C Explanation: Secondary evidence is allowed when the original has been lost, destroyed, or is othe...