Criminal Procedure Code (MCQs)

What is the primary purpose of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC)?
a) To define criminal offenses
b) To regulate the procedure for criminal trials
c) To establish constitutional rights
d) To govern civil matters
Under the CrPC, what does the term ‘cognizable offense’ mean?
a) An offense that requires a warrant for arrest
b) An offense for which a police officer can arrest without a warrant
c) An offense that is punishable by fine only
d) An offense that can only be tried in a civil court
Which section of the CrPC deals with the arrest of a person without a warrant?
a) Section 41
b) Section 42
c) Section 43
d) Section 44
What does ‘non-cognizable offense’ refer to in the context of the CrPC?
a) An offense that can be tried in a summary manner
b) An offense for which a police officer cannot arrest without a warrant
c) An offense that requires a jury trial
d) An offense that is punishable by death
Which of the following is a key feature of ‘Section 154’ of the CrPC?
a) The power to grant bail
b) The procedure for filing a First Information Report (FIR)
c) The rules for trial proceedings
d) The process for appeal
What does ‘bailable offense’ mean?
a) An offense that is punishable by imprisonment only
b) An offense for which bail is granted as a matter of right
c) An offense that cannot be compounded
d) An offense that is only tried in a Sessions Court
Under which section of the CrPC can a person be released on bail?
a) Section 437
b) Section 436
c) Section 438
d) Section 439
Which of the following statements about ‘Section 161’ of the CrPC is true?
a) It provides for the arrest of a person
b) It empowers police officers to examine witnesses
c) It deals with the trial procedure
d) It governs the filing of appeals
What is the purpose of a ‘Magistrate’s order’ under the CrPC?
a) To initiate a civil suit
b) To authorize police action in certain matters
c) To pass a sentence on conviction
d) To grant bail to an accused
What is the term used for a written accusation of a crime filed in court?
a) Petition
b) Charge sheet
c) Summons
d) FIR
Which section of the CrPC provides for the disposal of property seized during an investigation?
a) Section 101
b) Section 457
c) Section 420
d) Section 301
What does ‘Section 138’ of the CrPC deal with?
a) Bail provisions
b) Offenses related to dishonored cheques
c) Filing of FIR
d) Arrest without warrant
Which of the following is a requirement for a valid FIR under the CrPC?
a) It must be filed by a lawyer
b) It must disclose the commission of a cognizable offense
c) It must be filed in a civil court
d) It must be filed within 30 days
What is meant by ‘compounding of offenses’?
a) The process of collecting evidence
b) The process of settling a criminal case outside of court
c) The act of filing an appeal
d) The procedure for passing a judgment
Which section of the CrPC provides for the powers of a police officer to investigate?
a) Section 156
b) Section 157
c) Section 158
d) Section 159
What does ‘Section 200’ of the CrPC deal with?
a) The procedure for arresting a person
b) Examination of a complainant by a Magistrate
c) The filing of an FIR
d) Granting bail
Which of the following describes the ‘trial procedure’ under the CrPC?
a) The procedure for pre-trial motions
b) The process that governs how criminal trials are conducted
c) The method for filing appeals
d) The process for summoning witnesses
What does ‘Section 273’ of the CrPC state regarding the trial process?
a) Trials must be held in camera
b) The accused must be present during the trial
c) Trials can be conducted without witnesses
d) The trial can be held at any location
Which of the following sections of the CrPC addresses the ‘powers of the appellate court’?
a) Section 397
b) Section 398
c) Section 399
d) Section 400
What is a ‘warrant of arrest’?
a) A document for bail application
b) A legal document authorizing the police to arrest an individual
c) A notice to appear in court
d) A type of summons
What does ‘Section 43’ of the CrPC state regarding the arrest by a private person?
a) A private person cannot arrest anyone
b) A private person can arrest someone if they commit a cognizable offense in their presence
c) A private person must inform the police before making an arrest
d) A private person can only arrest after obtaining a warrant
What is the meaning of ‘bail jumping’?
a) Filing a false case
b) Failing to appear in court after being released on bail
c) The process of filing an appeal
d) The act of committing another crime while on bail
Which of the following is a characteristic of ‘Section 438’ of the CrPC?
a) It deals with the arrest of accused persons
b) It provides for anticipatory bail
c) It governs the examination of witnesses
d) It deals with summary trials
What does ‘Section 154’ of the CrPC require of police officers?
a) To conduct a trial
b) To record the information regarding a cognizable offense
c) To grant bail
d) To issue summons
Under which section can a person appeal against a conviction?
a) Section 373
b) Section 374
c) Section 375
d) Section 376
What is the significance of ‘Section 319’ in the CrPC?
a) It deals with confessions
b) It allows for the addition of additional accused persons during trial
c) It governs appeals
d) It outlines the procedures for bail
Which of the following statements regarding ‘summons’ is true?
a) A summons is issued to the accused only
b) A summons is issued to compel a person to appear before the court
c) A summons is optional for witnesses
d) A summons cannot be challenged
What does ‘Section 307’ of the CrPC pertain to?
a) Filing of appeals
b) Attempt to murder
c) Arrest of offenders
d) Examination of witnesses
Which of the following best describes ‘plea bargaining’?
a) A method of settling civil disputes
b) An agreement between the accused and prosecution to reduce charges
c) A process for filing an appeal
d) A type of judgment
What is the significance of ‘Section 295’ in the CrPC?
a) It deals with the trial of juveniles
b) It addresses offenses against religion
c) It pertains to the arrest of a person
d) It outlines the powers of the police

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