CRPC MCQ Part 1

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Multiple choice questions on the code of criminal procedure especially compiled for UPSC, Civil

Services, IAS and Indian Judicial Examinations!

1. For granting pardon under section 306 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973-
A. The witness must not be directly involved in the offence
B. The accused should have been given an opportunity to cross examine the person getting
pardon
C. The person getting pardon need not be in police custody
D. The offence should not be punishable with imprisonment exceeding 10 years

Ans. C

2. Section 311 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973-


A. Is confined to Court witnesses
B. Does not apply to defence witnesses
C. Cannot be exercised after the accused had closed his defence
D. Does not include “accused” as witness

Ans. D

3. An order under section 319 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973-


A. Can only be made on the request of the first informant or one of the witness
B. Cannot be passed unless at least one prosecution witness has been examined
C. Cannot be made suo motu
D. Is an administrative order

Ans. B

4. Compounding an offence under section 320 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973-
A. Can only be done after obtaining the permission from the Court
B. Can only be done by the complainant
C. Cannot result in acquittal of the accused
D. None of these

Ans. D

5. _______ can proceed under section 340 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 and hold a
preliminary enquiry.

I. Civil Court
II. Revenue Court
III. Criminal Court
A. I and II
B. II and III
C. III and I
D. I, II and III
Ans. D

6. Under section 340 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 the Court can-

I. Move suo motu

II. Not move suo motu

III.Move on the application made by a stranger

IV. Move on the application made by one of the parties

A. I and III

B. I and IV

C. II, III and IV

D. I, III and IV

Ans. D

7. If a judge dies after writing his judgement but before delivering it-

A. The judgement will be final as long as the judge has signed it

B. The judgement will be final if his successor comes and delivers it

C. The judgement will be considered merely as an opinion

D. The judgement will be final in criminal proceedings

Ans. C

8. A judgement-

A. Should not contain the name of the victim in case of sexual offences

B. Includes an order of discharge

C. Must be written in the language understood by the accused


D. In case of acquittal need not direct the accused to be set free

Ans. A

9. The maximum possible compensation awardable under section 357 of the Code of Criminal
Procedure, 1973-

A. Depends on the Court in which the case is being tried

B. Cannot exceed the maximum fine possible fine for the offence

C. Cannot exceed Rs 1,00,00,000

D. Depends on the discretion of the judge

Ans. D

10. If the accused is convicted in a criminal case for an offence under the stature which does not
provide for payment of compensation-

A. The Court cannot award compensation under section 357 of the CrPC and no civil
proceedings are possible

B. The Court cannot award compensation under section 357 of the CrPC, but other civil
remedies are possible

C. The Court can award compensation under section 357 of the CrPC, but the award will be
taken into account in subsequent civil suits

D. The Court can award compensation under section 357 of the CrPC, but the award will not be
taken into account in subsequent civil suits

Ans. C

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