Unit 6: Legal provisions related to crime-II - Practice Quiz

1 In which year was the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) enacted?

2 The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 replaces which of the following older laws?

3 Under BNSS 2023, forensic investigation is made mandatory for offences punishable with imprisonment of how many years or more?

4 Which technology does BNSS 2023 promote for recording search, seizure, and crime scene proceedings?

5 A key difference introduced by BNSS 2023 compared to CrPC 1973 is the emphasis on which of the following?

6 The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) 2023 deals primarily with which aspect of law?

7 The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023 replaces which of the following laws?

8 Under BSA 2023, electronic and digital records are given what status?

9 What does BNSS 2023 require forensic experts to do at crime scenes of serious offences?

10 Compared to CrPC 1973, BNSS 2023 introduces stricter timelines for which activity?

11 In the year 1872, which law relating to evidence was originally enacted before being replaced by BSA 2023?

12 Which type of expert opinion is recognized as relevant evidence under BSA 2023?

13 BNSS 2023 encourages the use of Forensic Science Laboratories (FSLs) primarily to improve what?

14 Which of the following is a major modernization feature of BNSS 2023 not emphasized in CrPC 1973?

15 Under BSA 2023, evidence is broadly divided into which two main categories?

16 A key improvement of BSA 2023 over the Indian Evidence Act 1872 is the clearer treatment of what kind of evidence?

17 What is the main purpose of mandating forensic visits under BNSS 2023?

18 Which of these statements about BNSS 2023 and CrPC 1973 is correct?

19 Which document is commonly required when forensic or expert evidence is submitted in court under BSA 2023?

20 The three new criminal laws of 2023 include BNS, BNSS, and which one related to evidence?

21 Under BNSS 2023, Section 176(3), forensic investigation and collection of evidence by a forensic expert at the crime scene is made mandatory for offences punishable with imprisonment of:

22 A police officer conducts a search of a suspect's premises. Under BNSS 2023, which requirement now applies to the search and seizure process to strengthen evidentiary value?

23 Under BNSS 2023, Section 349, a Magistrate is empowered to order a person to give specimen signatures, handwriting, finger impressions, or voice samples. What is the notable change regarding who can be ordered?

24 For offences involving forensic examination, BNSS 2023 emphasises the use of forensic facilities. To meet the mandatory forensic requirement, States lacking facilities are expected to:

25 Under BNSS 2023, the report of a government forensic/scientific expert (formerly CrPC Section 293) can be used as evidence. Which section of BNSS deals with such expert reports?

26 In a medical examination of a rape victim under BNSS 2023, the registered medical practitioner must forward the report to the investigating officer within what time frame?

27 A key difference between BNSS 2023 and CrPC 1973 regarding crime scene forensics is that BNSS:

28 Regarding the recording of search and seizure, how does BNSS 2023 differ from CrPC 1973?

29 Under CrPC 1973, Section 311A allowed a Magistrate to order specimen signatures or handwriting. How does the corresponding BNSS provision (Section 349) expand this power?

30 A significant procedural addition in BNSS 2023 not present in CrPC 1973 is the provision for:

31 How does BNSS 2023 change the timeline for completing investigation compared to the general approach under CrPC 1973 for certain offences?

32 Which statement correctly describes the numbering relationship between CrPC 1973 and BNSS 2023?

33 Under BSA 2023, the opinion of an expert in a relevant field (such as forensic science, handwriting, or fingerprints) is dealt with primarily under which section?

34 The BSA 2023 treats electronic and digital records as which type of evidence?

35 Admissibility of electronic records, along with the requirement of a certificate, is provided under which section of BSA 2023?

36 Under BSA 2023, the opinion of the Examiner of Electronic Evidence is made relevant and admissible. This reflects the provision found under:

37 When a certificate accompanying an electronic record is required under BSA 2023, who among the following is appropriate to sign it?

38 The provision for expert opinion under Indian Evidence Act Section 45 corresponds to which section under BSA 2023?

39 A major forensic-relevant change in BSA 2023 compared to the IEA 1872 concerning electronic evidence is that BSA:

40 IEA Section 65B (admissibility of electronic records) maps to which BSA 2023 section, and what is a notable difference?

41 Under BNSS 2023, mandatory forensic investigation (visit of a forensic expert to the crime scene and collection of forensic evidence) is triggered for offences punishable with imprisonment of:

42 A Magistrate under Section 349 BNSS orders a person who has not been arrested to furnish voice samples. Which statement about this power is correct?

43 Which of the following was NOT expressly provided for in CrPC 1973 but is expressly incorporated in BNSS 2023?

44 Section 105 BNSS introduces a forensic safeguard absent in CrPC 1973. It mandates:

45 Under BSA 2023, the admissibility of electronic records as documentary evidence is governed principally by:

46 The provision on the opinion of an 'Examiner of Electronic Evidence' which was Section 45A in the Indian Evidence Act is located in the BSA 2023 under:

47 Under BSA 2023, the certificate accompanying electronic records under Section 63 must be signed by:

48 How does BSA 2023 treat electronic records in relation to the definition of 'document' compared with the IEA?

49 A State lacks its own Forensic Science Laboratory to comply with mandatory forensic investigation under BNSS Section 176(3). What does the law envisage as the transitional solution?

50 Regarding time-bound submission of a medical examination report of a rape victim, BNSS differs from CrPC in that it:

51 An investigator submits a digitally stored CCTV clip without the Section 63 certificate. Under BSA 2023 the most accurate consequence is:

52 Which correctly maps the expert-opinion provision between the two statutes?

53 Under BNSS, the report of a Government scientific expert (such as a chemical examiner or DNA analyst) can be used as evidence in an inquiry, trial or proceeding. Which is correct about the expert's personal attendance?

54 Which new investigative-forensic feature in BNSS most directly aims to reduce tampering allegations in seizure of physical evidence, compared with CrPC 1973?

55 In BSA 2023, primary evidence of an electronic record stored in multiple files or produced simultaneously is addressed by provisions clarifying that:

56 A key structural change of BSA 2023 over the IEA regarding scientific/forensic proof is that it:

57 Under BNSS, when an accused is examined and a medical practitioner finds material relevant to forensic analysis, the report must include the:

58 Which statement about the scope of specimen collection best captures the change from CrPC 1973 to BNSS 2023?

59 For an electronic record to be admitted under BSA 2023, the certificate must, among other things, identify:

60 A defence counsel argues that under BSA 2023 the certificate for electronic evidence is weaker than under IEA Section 65B. The most accurate rebuttal is: