CrPC: Key Provisions & Procedures
CrPC: Key Provisions & Procedures
11. Which chapter of CrPC deals with the jurisdiction of criminal courts in inquiries
and trials?
o A) Chapter XI
o B) Chapter XII
o C) Chapter XIII
o D) Chapter XIV
o Answer: C
12. Section 320 of CrPC deals with:
o A) Cognizable offenses
o B) Bailable offenses
o C) Compounding of offenses
o D) Framing of charges
o Answer: C
13. Who has the authority to transfer a case from one High Court to another?
o A) The President
o B) The Supreme Court
o C) The Chief Justice of India
o D) The Attorney General
o Answer: B
14. Under CrPC, which court has the power to try all offenses except those
punishable by death or life imprisonment?
o A) Magistrate Court
o B) Sessions Court
o C) High Court
o D) Supreme Court
o Answer: A
15. Which section of CrPC deals with the power of the High Court to quash FIRs or
complaints?
o A) Section 482
o B) Section 437
o C) Section 438
o D) Section 439
o Answer: A
16. Under CrPC, the maximum duration of police custody without judicial scrutiny
is:
o A) 15 days
o B) 24 hours
o C) 30 days
o D) 60 days
o Answer: B
17. Which of the following courts is NOT mentioned under CrPC?
o A) Court of Sessions
o B) Judicial Magistrate
o C) Administrative Tribunal
o D) Executive Magistrate
o Answer: C
18. Under CrPC, if an accused is convicted and sentenced to imprisonment for a
term of more than one year, the court shall order suspension of the sentence for:
o A) 30 days
o B) 45 days
o C) 60 days
o D) 90 days
o Answer: A
19. Which of the following is NOT a court of criminal jurisdiction under CrPC?
o A) Supreme Court
o B) Court of Sessions
o C) High Court
o D) District Court
o Answer: D
21. Which of the following provisions relate to the rights of an arrested person?
o A) Section 50
o B) Section 51
o C) Section 52
o D) Section 53
o Answer: A
22. Which section of CrPC provides the right to legal aid and free legal services to
an indigent accused?
o A) Section 303
o B) Section 304
o C) Section 306
o D) Section 307
o Answer: B
23. What is the maximum period of detention during investigation for offenses
punishable with life imprisonment?
o A) 60 days
o B) 90 days
o C) 120 days
o D) 180 days
o Answer: B
24. A bail bond is filed under which section of CrPC?
o A) Section 436
o B) Section 437
o C) Section 438
o D) Section 439
o Answer: A
25. Which of the following provisions pertains to in-camera trials in cases involving
sexual offenses?
o A) Section 372
o B) Section 373
o C) Section 374
o D) Section 376
o Answer: D
26. A person is declared a proclaimed offender under which section of CrPC?
o A) Section 82
o B) Section 83
o C) Section 84
o D) Section 85
o Answer: A
27. Which section of CrPC deals with the release of an accused on probation?
o A) Section 360
o B) Section 365
o C) Section 370
o D) Section 375
o Answer: A
28. In which section of CrPC is the term "bail" defined?
o A) Section 2(a)
o B) Section 436
o C) Section 437
o D) CrPC does not define the term "bail."
o Answer: D
29. Under which section of CrPC can the court order the disposal of property?
o A) Section 451
o B) Section 452
o C) Section 453
o D) Section 454
o Answer: B
30. Which section of CrPC deals with the confirmation of a death sentence by the
High Court?
o A) Section 366
o B) Section 367
o C) Section 368
o D) Section 369
o Answer: A
31. An appeal to the Supreme Court from any judgment of the High Court requires
a certificate under which section?
o A) Section 372
o B) Section 373
o C) Section 374
o D) Section 378
o Answer: C
32. Which section of CrPC allows for revision of judgments by the High Court?
o A) Section 401
o B) Section 402
o C) Section 403
o D) Section 404
o Answer: A
33. Transfer of cases by the Supreme Court can be made under which section of
CrPC?
o A) Section 406
o B) Section 407
o C) Section 408
o D) Section 409
o Answer: A
A) Section 260
B) Section 261
C) Section 262
D) Section 263
Answer: A
35. Which section provides for the framing of charges in warrant cases?
A) Section 238
B) Section 239
C) Section 240
D) Section 241
Answer: C
36. Under CrPC, a person can be tried for an offense committed outside India under
which section?
A) Section 1
B) Section 2
C) Section 3
D) Section 4
Answer: D
37. Which section of CrPC deals with the mode of taking and recording evidence in
inquiries and trials?
A) Section 272
B) Section 273
C) Section 274
D) Section 275
Answer: B
A) The President
B) The High Court
C) The Magistrate
D) The Supreme Court
Answer: C
39. Which section of CrPC relates to the power of the court to summon material
witnesses?
A) Section 311
B) Section 312
C) Section 313
D) Section 314
Answer: A
40. Who among the following cannot commute a sentence of death under CrPC?
A) President
B) Governor
C) High Court
D) Supreme Court
Answer: C
41. Which section of CrPC deals with the summary dismissal of appeals?
A) Section 384
B) Section 385
C) Section 386
D) Section 387
Answer: A
42. In a summary trial, the accused can be sentenced to imprisonment for a term not
exceeding:
A) 3 months
B) 6 months
C) 1 year
D) 2 years
Answer: B
43. Which section of CrPC deals with the procedure of appeals from acquittals?
A) Section 377
B) Section 378
C) Section 379
D) Section 380
Answer: B
44. Which of the following deals with the procedures after a conviction is made
under CrPC?
34. Which section of CrPC deals with the recording of evidence by a Magistrate?
A) Section 272
B) Section 273
C) Section 274
D) Section 275
Answer: D
35. Under which section of CrPC can the court issue a summons to a witness?
A) Section 61
B) Section 62
C) Section 69
D) Section 70
Answer: A
36. Which section of CrPC states that evidence must be recorded in the presence of
the accused?
A) Section 272
B) Section 273
C) Section 274
D) Section 275
Answer: B
37. Section 299 of CrPC deals with:
38. Which section deals with the examination of an accused person by the court?
A) Section 311
B) Section 313
C) Section 315
D) Section 317
Answer: B
39. Under CrPC, the examination of witnesses is dealt with in which section?
A) Section 161
B) Section 162
C) Section 164
D) Section 165
Answer: A
42. Which section of CrPC deals with the proclamation for persons absconding?
A) Section 82
B) Section 83
C) Section 84
D) Section 85
Answer: A
43. The procedure for declaring someone a proclaimed offender is mentioned in:
A) Section 83
B) Section 84
C) Section 85
D) Section 86
Answer: A
A) Section 265A
B) Section 250
C) Section 260
D) Section 265D
Answer: A
45. In which of the following cases is plea bargaining NOT applicable under CrPC?
A) Theft
B) Criminal breach of trust
C) Defamation
D) Dacoity
Answer: C
47. The procedure for the trial of warrant cases instituted otherwise than on a police
report is found in which section of CrPC?
A) Section 242
B) Section 243
C) Section 244
D) Section 245
Answer: C
48. Which of the following sections of CrPC deals with the withdrawal of
prosecution?
A) Section 320
B) Section 321
C) Section 322
D) Section 323
Answer: B
49. Which section of CrPC allows the court to examine any person in attendance?
A) Section 311
B) Section 312
C) Section 313
D) Section 314
Answer: A
59. Which section of CrPC provides for the committal of cases to the Court of
Session?
A) Section 206
B) Section 209
C) Section 210
D) Section 211
Answer: B
A) Section 116
B) Section 117
C) Section 118
D) Section 119
Answer: B
A) Section 251
B) Section 260
C) Section 271
D) Section 281
Answer: B
62. Which section of CrPC allows a person to be tried again for an offense if a
previous trial did not result in a valid judgment?
A) Section 300
B) Section 304
C) Section 306
D) Section 309
Answer: A
63. Under which section of CrPC can a court alter the charge?
A) Section 216
B) Section 217
C) Section 218
D) Section 219
Answer: A
64. Which section of CrPC deals with the acquittal or conviction of an accused in a
trial?
A) Section 248
B) Section 250
C) Section 254
D) Section 256
Answer: A
65. In a summary trial, the maximum sentence a Magistrate can impose is:
A) 3 months
B) 6 months
C) 1 year
D) 2 years
Answer: B
66. Which section of CrPC provides for the examination of an accused person by a
magistrate?
A) Section 161
B) Section 163
C) Section 313
D) Section 317
Answer: C
67. Under CrPC, a person sentenced to death can appeal under which section?
A) Section 366
B) Section 368
C) Section 370
D) Section 374
Answer: D
68. Which section of CrPC provides for the adjournment of proceedings in a trial?
A) Section 301
B) Section 305
C) Section 309
D) Section 313
Answer: C
69. The court may issue a summons to a person charged with committing a bailable
offense under which section?
A) Section 208
B) Section 209
C) Section 210
D) Section 211
Answer: A
70. Which section of CrPC lays down the procedure for the transfer of cases from
one court to another?
A) Section 408
B) Section 409
C) Section 410
D) Section 411
Answer: A
A) Section 154
B) Section 155
C) Section 156
D) Section 157
Answer: B
A) Section 61
B) Section 62
C) Section 64
D) Section 65
Answer: B
73. Under which section of CrPC can a Magistrate issue a warrant for arrest?
A) Section 70
B) Section 71
C) Section 72
D) Section 73
Answer: A
74. Which section of CrPC deals with the proclamation for absconding persons?
A) Section 82
B) Section 83
C) Section 84
D) Section 85
Answer: A
75. Which section of CrPC deals with the attachment of property of an absconding
person?
A) Section 82
B) Section 83
C) Section 84
D) Section 85
Answer: B
A) Section 93
B) Section 94
C) Section 95
D) Section 96
Answer: A
77. Which section of CrPC allows the search of a place entered by a person sought to
be arrested?
A) Section 47
B) Section 48
C) Section 49
D) Section 50
Answer: A
78. Which section of CrPC deals with the procedure for proclaiming an offender?
A) Section 82
B) Section 83
C) Section 84
D) Section 85
Answer: A
A) Registered post
B) Electronic means
C) Both A and B
D) None of the above
Answer: C
80. Which section of CrPC deals with the disposal of property after trial?
A) Section 451
B) Section 452
C) Section 453
D) Section 454
Answer: B
81. Which section of CrPC provides for bail in case of bailable offenses?
A) Section 436
B) Section 437
C) Section 438
D) Section 439
Answer: A
A) Section 436
B) Section 437
C) Section 438
D) Section 439
Answer: C
83. Which of the following sections of CrPC provides for the cancellation of bail?
A) Section 437(5)
B) Section 438(5)
C) Section 439(2)
D) All of the above
Answer: D
84. Bail bonds are provided for under which section of CrPC?
A) Section 440
B) Section 441
C) Section 442
D) Section 443
Answer: B
85. Under CrPC, which section deals with the release on bail of a person accused of
a non-bailable offense?
A) Section 436
B) Section 437
C) Section 438
D) Section 439
Answer: B
86. Which section of CrPC empowers the High Court to grant bail?
A) Section 436
B) Section 437
C) Section 438
D) Section 439
Answer: D
87. A person granted anticipatory bail can be arrested without revocation under
which section?
A) Section 437
B) Section 438
C) Section 439
D) Section 440
Answer: B
88. Which section of CrPC deals with the security for keeping the peace and good
behavior?
A) Section 106
B) Section 107
C) Section 108
D) Section 109
Answer: A
89. Which section of CrPC deals with the powers of the court to release certain
offenders on probation?
A) Section 360
B) Section 365
C) Section 370
D) Section 375
Answer: A
90. Which section of CrPC permits the transfer of criminal cases from one state to
another?
A) Section 406
B) Section 407
C) Section 408
D) Section 409
Answer: A
91. Which section of CrPC deals with the confirmation of a death sentence by the
High Court?
A) Section 366
B) Section 367
C) Section 368
D) Section 369
Answer: A
92. Under CrPC, which court can try all offenses except those punishable with death
or life imprisonment?
A) Magistrate Court
B) Sessions Court
C) High Court
D) Supreme Court
Answer: A
93. Which section of CrPC provides for an in-camera trial in cases involving rape?
A) Section 372
B) Section 373
C) Section 375
D) Section 376
Answer: D
95. Which section of CrPC gives the police the authority to arrest without a
warrant?
A) Section 41
B) Section 42
C) Section 43
D) Section 44
Answer: A
96. Which section of CrPC allows a court to order the forfeiture of property?
A) Section 60
B) Section 61
C) Section 63
D) Section 66
Answer: C
97. Which section of CrPC deals with the maintenance of wives, children, and
parents?
A) Section 123
B) Section 125
C) Section 127
D) Section 129
Answer: B
98. Which section of CrPC provides for the protection of an accused person against
double jeopardy?
A) Section 300
B) Section 301
C) Section 302
D) Section 304
Answer: A
99. Which section of CrPC allows for the submission of a police report after an
investigation?
A) Section 169
B) Section 170
C) Section 173
D) Section 174
Answer: C
100. Which section of CrPC provides for the summary dismissal of an appeal?
A) Section 384
B) Section 385
C) Section 386
D) Section 387
Answer: A
New BNSS
Part 1: Preliminary Provisions and Definitions
o C) 90 days
o D) 120 days
o Answer: C
16. Which section of BNSS deals with the procedure of bail for bailable offenses?
o A) Section 437
o B) Section 439
o C) Section 436
o D) Section 438
o Answer: C
17. Under BNSS, anticipatory bail can be granted by:
o A) Sessions Court
o B) High Court
o C) Both A and B
o D) Only Supreme Court
o Answer: C
18. Which section under BNSS allows a court to cancel bail if conditions are
violated?
o A) Section 439
o B) Section 441
o C) Section 437
o D) Section 443
o Answer: A
19. Which section of the BNSS provides for the release of a person on personal
recognizance (bond)?
o A) Section 440
o B) Section 441
o C) Section 442
o D) Section 443
o Answer: B
20. Under BNSS, an arrested person has the right to consult a legal practitioner
under:
o A) Article 19
o B) Section 41D
o C) Section 50
o D) Section 57
o Answer: B
Part 5: Trials and Sentencing
31. Under BNSS, the procedure for the execution of a death sentence is provided in
which section?
o A) Section 366
o B) Section 368
o C) Section 370
o D) Section 372
o Answer: A
32. Which section of BNSS deals with the execution of a sentence of imprisonment?
o A) Section 374
o B) Section 375
o C) Section 376
o D) Section 379
o Answer: B
33. Under BNSS, fines imposed by the court are governed by which section?
o A) Section 431
o B) Section 432
o C) Section 433
o D) Section 435
o Answer: A
34. The release of offenders on probation is dealt with under which section of BNSS?
o A) Section 438
o B) Section 439
o C) Section 440
o D) Section 441
o Answer: D
35. Which section in BNSS allows the court to defer the execution of a sentence in
certain cases?
o A) Section 390
o B) Section 391
o C) Section 392
o D) Section 393
o Answer: C
36. What is the maximum period for which the death penalty can be deferred under
BNSS?
o A) 7 days
o B) 14 days
o C) 30 days
o D) 60 days
o Answer: C
37. Under BNSS, preventive arrest provisions are governed by which section?
o A) Section 149
o B) Section 150
o C) Section 151
o D) Section 152
o Answer: C
38. Which section of BNSS empowers the police to disperse an unlawful assembly?
o A) Section 129
o B) Section 130
o C) Section 131
o D) Section 132
o Answer: A
39. In BNSS, the procedure to maintain public order and tranquillity is laid out in:
o A) Chapter X
o B) Chapter IX
o C) Chapter VIII
o D) Chapter VII
o Answer: A
40. Which section of BNSS grants the police power to seize arms from unlawful
assemblies?
o A) Section 134
o B) Section 135
o C) Section 136
o D) Section 137
o Answer: B
41. Under BNSS, a magistrate can require security for keeping the peace under:
o A) Section 106
o B) Section 107
o C) Section 108
o D) Section 110
o Answer: B
42. Which section of BNSS allows a police officer to prevent the commission of a
cognizable offense?
o A) Section 149
o B) Section 150
o C) Section 151
o D) Section 152
o Answer: A
43. Which section in BNSS deals with security for good behavior?
o A) Section 109
o B) Section 110
o C) Section 111
o D) Section 112
o Answer: B
44. In BNSS, the police can make a preventive arrest without a magistrate's order if
the person is about to commit which type of offense?
o A) Non-cognizable
o B) Bailable
o C) Cognizable
o D) Compoundable
o Answer: C
46. Under BNSS, the power of a magistrate to prohibit public nuisance is provided
in which section?
o A) Section 133
o B) Section 134
o C) Section 135
o D) Section 136
o Answer: A
47. Which section of BNSS deals with the jurisdiction of criminal courts in inquiries
and trials?
o A) Section 177
o B) Section 178
o C) Section 179
o D) Section 180
o Answer: A
48. In BNSS, cases involving offenses committed in more than one jurisdiction are
dealt with under:
o A) Section 179
o B) Section 180
o C) Section 181
o D) Section 182
o Answer: A
49. Which section of BNSS allows the High Court to transfer cases from one
subordinate court to another?
o A) Section 406
o B) Section 407
o C) Section 408
o D) Section 409
o Answer: B
50. Transfer of cases by the Supreme Court is governed by which section of BNSS?
o A) Section 408
o B) Section 409
o C) Section 410
o D) Section 406
o Answer: D
51. In BNSS, a trial can be transferred from one state to another by:
o A) The District Court
o B) The High Court
o C) The Supreme Court
o D) The Sessions Court
o Answer: C
52. Which section of BNSS governs the jurisdiction of the court where the place of
inquiry or trial is uncertain?
o A) Section 178
o B) Section 179
o C) Section 180
o D) Section 181
o Answer: D
53. A case involving multiple offenses can be tried together under which section of
BNSS?
o A) Section 218
o B) Section 219
o C) Section 220
o D) Section 221
o Answer: C
54. Under BNSS, which section provides for the trial of offenses committed on high
seas or in exclusive economic zones?
o A) Section 188
o B) Section 189
o C) Section 190
o D) Section 191
o Answer: A
55. Which section of BNSS provides that no court shall take cognizance of an offense
after the expiry of the period of limitation?
o A) Section 468
o B) Section 469
o C) Section 470
o D) Section 471
o Answer: A
56. Which section in BNSS allows the court to condone the delay in filing a
complaint for certain offenses?
o A) Section 473
o B) Section 474
o C) Section 475
o D) Section 476
o Answer: A
57. In BNSS, the power to make rules is provided under which section?
o A) Section 477
o B) Section 478
o C) Section 479
o D) Section 480
o Answer: A
58. Which section of BNSS deals with the validity of judicial acts?
o A) Section 465
o B) Section 466
o C) Section 467
o D) Section 468
o Answer: A
59. Which section of BNSS provides for the powers of superior officers of police?
o A) Section 36
o B) Section 37
o C) Section 38
o D) Section 39
o Answer: A
60. The BNSS provides that the court can stop proceedings under certain conditions.
This is mentioned in:
o A) Section 257
o B) Section 258
o C) Section 259
o D) Section 260
o Answer: B
A) Section 357A
B) Section 357B
C) Section 358
D) Section 359
Answer: A
62. Under BNSS, who has the power to recommend compensation for the victim in
certain cases?
A) Magistrate
B) Sessions Judge
C) High Court Judge
D) All of the above
Answer: D
63. Which section under BNSS allows courts to order payment of costs by the
accused if found guilty?
A) Section 357
B) Section 357A
C) Section 357B
D) Section 359
Answer: D
64. Which of the following is NOT covered under the compensation provisions in
BNSS?
65. The compensation to be awarded to the victim by the court is provided under:
A) Section 356
B) Section 357
C) Section 358
D) Section 360
Answer: B
66. Which section of BNSS gives power to the police to conduct searches without a
warrant in urgent cases?
A) Section 100
B) Section 101
C) Section 102
D) Section 103
Answer: C
67. Seizure of property under suspicion of being stolen is provided under which
section of BNSS?
A) Section 102
B) Section 103
C) Section 104
D) Section 105
Answer: A
68. The power to investigate a crime scene without prior authorization is provided
under which section of BNSS?
A) Section 157
B) Section 159
C) Section 161
D) Section 162
Answer: A
69. The police can issue search warrants under BNSS according to which section?
A) Section 93
B) Section 94
C) Section 95
D) Section 96
Answer: A
70. Which section of BNSS allows police officers to break open doors or windows to
execute a warrant?
A) Section 47
B) Section 48
C) Section 49
D) Section 50
Answer: A
71. Which section of BNSS provides the time frame for filing an appeal against a
conviction?
A) Section 374
B) Section 375
C) Section 376
D) Section 377
Answer: A
72. In BNSS, appeals for acquittals are covered under which section?
A) Section 376
B) Section 377
C) Section 378
D) Section 379
Answer: C
73. Under BNSS, the revision of criminal proceedings by a higher court is governed
by:
A) Section 397
B) Section 399
C) Section 401
D) Section 402
Answer: A
74. The power to direct a retrial is vested under which section of BNSS?
A) Section 386
B) Section 387
C) Section 388
D) Section 389
Answer: A
75. In BNSS, the High Court's power to review or revise a case is under which
section?
A) Section 397
B) Section 399
C) Section 401
D) Section 403
Answer: C
76. Which section of BNSS deals with the protection of witnesses in sensitive cases?
A) Section 193
B) Section 194
C) Section 195
D) Section 195A
Answer: D
77. Which section under BNSS outlines the procedure for recording the statements
of witnesses?
A) Section 161
B) Section 162
C) Section 163
D) Section 164
Answer: A
A) Investigating officer
B) Judicial magistrate
C) Police constable
D) Sessions judge
Answer: B
A) Section 62
B) Section 63
C) Section 64
D) Section 65B
Answer: D
80. Which section of BNSS deals with the summoning of witnesses for trial?
A) Section 234
B) Section 236
C) Section 238
D) Section 240
Answer: A
81. Which section in BNSS outlines the powers to impose costs on parties in criminal
proceedings?
A) Section 357
B) Section 359
C) Section 360
D) Section 361
Answer: B
A) Section 245
B) Section 246
C) Section 247
D) Section 248
Answer: A
83. Which section of BNSS provides the procedure for issuing a proclamation
requiring the appearance of a person?
A) Section 82
B) Section 83
C) Section 84
D) Section 85
Answer: A
84. Which section of BNSS deals with the forfeiture of property of a person
absconding under proclamation?
A) Section 83
B) Section 84
C) Section 85
D) Section 86
Answer: A
85. The BNSS prescribes a limitation period for filing charges under which section?
A) Section 468
B) Section 469
C) Section 470
D) Section 471
Answer: A
86. Under BNSS, trials for juveniles are conducted in accordance with which law?
87. Which section of BNSS deals with the trial of persons of unsound mind?
A) Section 328
B) Section 329
C) Section 330
D) Section 331
Answer: A
88. The BNSS provides for the establishment of what kind of special courts for
expeditious trial of certain offenses?
A) Section 320
B) Section 321
C) Section 322
D) Section 323
Answer: A
90. Which section in BNSS allows juvenile cases to be dealt with separately from
adult offenders?
A) Section 27
B) Section 29
C) Section 31
D) Section 33
Answer: A
A) Section 265A
B) Section 265B
C) Section 265C
D) Section 265D
Answer: A
A) Victim
B) Accused
C) Magistrate
D) Police
Answer: B