MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-II
Robbery is an aggravated form of:
A)
Cheating only
B)
Theft or extortion under certain circumstances
C)
Defamation
D)
Mischief
Option B is correct: Theft or extortion under certain circumstances.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-II
The use of forensic investigation has been strengthened under BNSS for certain offences:
A)
True
B)
False
C)
Partly True
D)
Partly False
Option A is correct: True.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-II
Oral evidence must generally be:
A)
Direct
B)
Indirect
C)
Hearsay
D)
Anonymous
Option A is correct: Direct.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-II
BNSS provides timelines for certain stages of criminal proceedings to:
A)
Delay trials
B)
Improve efficiency and speedy justice
C)
Increase paperwork
D)
Reduce court powers
Option B is correct: Improve efficiency and speedy justice.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-II
A cognizable offence is one in which police can:
A)
Arrest without warrant, subject to law
B)
Never arrest
C)
Arrest only with court permission
D)
Impose punishment directly
Option A is correct: Arrest without warrant, subject to law.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-II
Abetment means:
A)
Assisting, instigating, or engaging in commission of an offence
B)
Mere presence everywhere
C)
Self-defence
D)
Lawful authority
Option A is correct: Assisting, instigating, or engaging in commission of an offence.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-II
Expert opinion may be relevant regarding:
A)
Science, handwriting, fingerprints, digital evidence, etc.
B)
Personal preferences only
C)
Political opinions only
D)
Religious beliefs only
Option A is correct: Science, handwriting, fingerprints, digital evidence, etc..
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-II
Evidence under BSA includes:
A)
Oral evidence only
B)
Documentary evidence only
C)
Oral and documentary evidence
D)
Judicial decisions only
Option C is correct: Oral and documentary evidence.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-II
The term “victim” receives greater procedural recognition under BNSS:
A)
True
B)
False
C)
Partly True
D)
Partly False
Option A is correct: True.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-II
Under BNSS, investigation and trial are:
A)
The same thing
B)
Distinct stages of criminal proceedings
C)
Conducted only by police
D)
Conducted only by prosecutors
Option B is correct: Distinct stages of criminal proceedings.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-II
Which authority is empowered to conduct investigation in criminal cases under BNSS?
A)
Revenue Officer
B)
Police Officer
C)
District Collector
D)
Gram Panchayat
Option B is correct: Police Officer.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-II
A fact is said to be relevant when:
A)
It is connected with a fact in issue in a manner recognized by law
B)
It is published in newspapers
C)
It is believed by police
D)
It is admitted by friends
Option A is correct: It is connected with a fact in issue in a manner recognized by law.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-II
A non-cognizable offence generally requires:
A)
No procedure
B)
Magistrate’s authorization for investigation
C)
Approval of Governor
D)
Approval of Parliament
Option B is correct: Magistrate’s authorization for investigation.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-II
BNSS came into force on:
A)
15 August 2023
B)
26 January 2024
C)
1 July 2024
D)
15 August 2024
Option C is correct: 1 July 2024.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-II
The power to grant bail in appropriate cases is exercised by:
A)
Courts and competent authorities as per law
B)
Police alone
C)
Municipal authorities
D)
Election Commission
Option A is correct: Courts and competent authorities as per law.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-II
The full form of BNSS is:
A)
Bharatiya Nyaya Suraksha Samhita
B)
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
C)
Bharat National Security Statute
D)
Bharatiya Nyaya Suraksha Sanhita
Option B is correct: Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-II
The term “offence” generally refers to:
A)
A civil wrong only
B)
An act punishable by law
C)
A breach of contract only
D)
A moral wrong only
Option B is correct: An act punishable by law.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-II
Summons may be served through electronic means under BNSS:
A)
True
B)
False
C)
Partly True
D)
Partly False
Option A is correct: True.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-II
An act done in private defence may:
A)
Be legally justified under certain conditions
B)
Always be punishable
C)
Never involve force
D)
Require prior court permission
Option A is correct: Be legally justified under certain conditions.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-II
Under BNSS, recording of statements may be done through:
A)
Audio-video means
B)
Telegraph only
C)
Handwritten notes only
D)
Postal communication only
Option A is correct: Audio-video means.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-II
Which of the following is an offence against the human body?
A)
Murder
B)
Forgery
C)
Counterfeiting
D)
Criminal breach of trust
Option A is correct: Murder.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-II
Which of the following is a substantive criminal law?
A)
BNS, 2023
B)
BNSS, 2023
C)
CPC, 1908
D)
Constitution of India
Option A is correct: BNS, 2023.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-II
A witness is:
A)
A person who gives evidence before a court
B)
A police officer only
C)
A judge
D)
A lawyer
Option A is correct: A person who gives evidence before a court.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-II
Culpable homicide and murder are:
A)
Always identical
B)
Different legal concepts under criminal law
C)
Civil wrongs
D)
Revenue offences
Option B is correct: Different legal concepts under criminal law.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-II
Cheating generally requires:
A)
Deception and dishonest inducement
B)
Physical injury only
C)
Breach of promise alone
D)
Public assembly
Option A is correct: Deception and dishonest inducement.
