Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-II
Under Section 2(f) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, the term “charge” includes:
A)
Charge-sheet submitted to the court
B)
Any head of charge when the charge contains more heads than one
C)
Only the offences mentioned in the First Information Report
D)
A complaint filed before a Magistrate
Option B is correct: Any head of charge when the charge contains more heads than one.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-II
Section 480 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, relates to when bail may be granted in the case of a non-bailable offence. Which of the following statements is correct?
A)
A person accused of a non-bailable offence may be released on bail, subject to the provisions and restrictions laid down under Section 480.
B)
Every person accused of a non-bailable offence is entitled to bail as a matter of right.
C)
Bail can never be granted in a non-bailable offence.
D)
Only the Sessions Judge and the High Court may grant bail in a non-bailable offence.
Option A is correct: A person accused of a non-bailable offence may be released on bail, subject to the provisions and restrictions laid down under Section 480..
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-II
Under Section 224 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, threat of injury to public servant is punishable:
A)
for a term which may extend to two year, or with fine, or with both
B)
for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, or with both
C)
for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both
D)
for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine
Option B is correct: for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, or with both.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-II
Section 240 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 is related to:
A)
Destruction of document or electronic record to prevent its production as evidence.
B)
Using as genuine a forged document or electronic record.
C)
Fraudulent claim to property to prevent its seizure as forfeited or in execution.
D)
Giving false information respecting an offence committed.
Option D is correct: Giving false information respecting an offence committed..
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-II
Section 201 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 relates to:
A)
Punishment for non-treatment of victim.
B)
Personating a public servant.
C)
Public servant framing an incorrect document with intent to cause injury
D)
Public servant unlawfully buying or bidding for property.
Option C is correct: Public servant framing an incorrect document with intent to cause injury.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-II
The doctrine of precedent under the Indian legal system is primarily reflected in:
A)
Article 14
B)
Article 32
C)
Article 141
D)
Article 368
Option C is correct: Article 141.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-II
Section 215 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 punishes:
A)
Theft of property
B)
Refusing to sign statement
C)
Kidnapping
D)
Refusing to answer public servant authorised to question
Option D is correct: Refusing to answer public servant authorised to question.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-II
Under Section 19(1) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, who is responsible for appointing one or more Assistant Public Prosecutors for conducting prosecutions in the Courts of Magistrates in every district?
A)
The High Court
B)
The District Magistrate
C)
The State Government
D)
The Sessions Judge
Option C is correct: The State Government.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-II
Section 202 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 is related to:
A)
Public servant disobeying direction under law
B)
Public servant unlawfully engaging in trade
C)
Robbery
D)
Cheating
Option A is correct: Public servant disobeying direction under law.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-II
Section 478 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, relates to:
A)
Bail in a Non-bailable offence
B)
Sanction for prosecution
C)
Bail in a bailable offence
D)
Acquital of the accused
Option C is correct: Bail in a bailable offence.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-II
Under Section 2 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, the term “bailable offence” means an offence which is shown as bailable in:
A)
Civil Procedure Code
B)
Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
C)
The First Schedule or any other law in force
D)
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Option C is correct: The First Schedule or any other law in force.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-II
According to Article 21, deprivation of life or personal liberty must be according to:
A)
Police order
B)
Executive instruction
C)
Procedure established by law
D)
Public opinion
Option C is correct: Procedure established by law.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-II
Under Article 20(3), an accused person cannot be compelled to:
A)
Produce documents
B)
Attend court
C)
Be a witness against himself
D)
Engage a lawyer
Option C is correct: Be a witness against himself.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-II
Under Section 241 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, destruction of a document or electronic record to prevent its production as evidence is punishable with:
A)
up to three years imprisonment, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both
B)
up to seven years imprisonment, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both
C)
up to six months imprisonment, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both
D)
fine only
Option A is correct: up to three years imprisonment, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-II
Which Article of the Constitution deals with protection against arrest and detention in certain cases?
A)
Article 22
B)
Article 20
C)
Article 19
D)
Article 32
Option A is correct: Article 22.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-II
Under Section 64 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, the offence of rape is primarily punishable with:
A)
Rigorous imprisonment not less than 7 years
B)
Imprisonment up to 5 years
C)
Rigorous imprisonment not less than 10 years
D)
Rigorous imprisonment not less than 5 years
Option C is correct: Rigorous imprisonment not less than 10 years.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-II
Article 50 is included in which part of the Constitution?
A)
Fundamental Rights
B)
Fundamental Duties
C)
Preamble
D)
Directive Principles of State Policy
Option D is correct: Directive Principles of State Policy.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-II
Under Section 2(y) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, who is a “victim”?
A)
Only a person who has suffered physical injury due to the commission of an offence.
B)
Only the complainant in a criminal case.
C)
Any witness examined during the trial.
D)
A person who has suffered any loss or injury caused by reason of the act or omission for which the accused person has been charged, and includes the victim’s guardian or legal heir.
Option D is correct: A person who has suffered any loss or injury caused by reason of the act or omission for which the accused person has been charged, and includes the victim’s guardian or legal heir..
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-II
Under Section 228 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, a person is said to “fabricate false evidence” when he or she:
A)
Gives false evidence while under oath before a court.
B)
Causes a circumstance to exist, makes a false entry in a record, or creates a document containing a false statement with the intention that it may appear in evidence and mislead the decision-maker in a judicial or legal proceeding.
C)
Refuses to produce a document when required by a public servant.
D)
Makes a false statement in a private conversation.
Option B is correct: Causes a circumstance to exist, makes a false entry in a record, or creates a document containing a false statement with the intention that it may appear in evidence and mislead the decision-maker in a judicial or legal proceeding..
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-II
Under Section 18(4) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, who prepares the panel of names of persons fit to be appointed as Public Prosecutors or Additional Public Prosecutors for a district?
A)
The State Government in consultation with the High Court
B)
The Sessions Judge alone
C)
The District Magistrate in consultation with the Sessions Judge
D)
The Public Service Commission
Option C is correct: The District Magistrate in consultation with the Sessions Judge.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-II
Article 21 guarantees:
A)
Right to property
B)
Protection of life and personal liberty
C)
Freedom of trade
D)
Freedom of religion
Option B is correct: Protection of life and personal liberty.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-II
Section 67 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with:
A)
Sexual intercourse by employing deceitful means, etc.
B)
Sexual intercourse by husband upon wife during separation
C)
Dowry death
D)
Voyeurism
Option B is correct: Sexual intercourse by husband upon wife during separation.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-II
Article 20 of the Constitution of India provides protection in respect of:
A)
Conviction for offences
B)
Cultural rights
C)
Freedom of religion
D)
Property rights
Option A is correct: Conviction for offences.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-II
Under Article 22(1), an arrested person has the right to:
A)
Immediate acquittal
B)
Vote in elections
C)
Trial by jury
D)
Consult and be defended by a legal practitioner of choice
Option D is correct: Consult and be defended by a legal practitioner of choice.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-II
Under Section 2(h) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, a “complaint” means:
A)
Any information relating to the commission of a cognizable offence given to a police officer.
B)
Only a report submitted by a police officer after investigation.
C)
Any allegation made orally or in writing to a Magistrate, with a view to his taking action under this Sanhita, that some person, whether known or unknown, has committed an offence, but does not include a police report.
D)
Any petition filed before a Civil Court.
Option C is correct: Any allegation made orally or in writing to a Magistrate, with a view to his taking action under this Sanhita, that some person, whether known or unknown, has committed an offence, but does not include a police report..
