Indian Evidence Act — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 40
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Admissions by agents are:
Correct Answer: Option D — Both B and C
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both B and C is the correct answer to “Admissions by agents are:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Evidence Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Evidence Act
Question 2 of 40
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The principle of proving beyond reasonable doubt applies to:
Correct Answer: Option A — Criminal proceedings only
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Criminal proceedings only is the correct answer to “The principle of proving beyond reasonable doubt applies to:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Evidence Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Evidence Act
Question 3 of 40
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Which Section of the Indian Evidence Act deals with 'Hostile witness'?
Correct Answer: Option B — Section 154
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Section 154 is the correct answer to “Which Section of the Indian Evidence Act deals with 'Hostile witness'”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Evidence Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Evidence Act
Question 4 of 40
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Which statement is not correct in the light of Section 27 of Indian Evidence Act, 1872?
Correct Answer: Option D — None of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
None of these is the correct answer to “Which statement is not correct in the light of Section 27 of Indian Evidence Act, 1872”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Evidence Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Evidence Act
Question 5 of 40
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Confidential Communication with whom of the following is protected under Indian Evidence Act, 1872?
Correct Answer: Option C — To Legal Advisor
Detailed Academic Explanation:
To Legal Advisor is the correct answer to “Confidential Communication with whom of the following is protected under Indian Evidence Act, 1872”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Evidence Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Evidence Act
Question 6 of 40
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Section 13 of Evidence Act
Correct Answer: Option B — Is not confined to public rights and covers private rights also
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Is not confined to public rights and covers private rights also is the correct answer to “Section 13 of Evidence Act”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Evidence Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Evidence Act
Question 7 of 40
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The primary evidence in respect of a document, which is prepared in many original copies, will be:
Correct Answer: Option B — All original copies
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All original copies is the correct answer to “The primary evidence in respect of a document, which is prepared in many original copies, will be:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Evidence Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Evidence Act
Question 8 of 40
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'Proof' is the result of
Correct Answer: Option B — Evidence
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Evidence is the correct answer to “'Proof' is the result of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Evidence Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Evidence Act
Question 9 of 40
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Oral evidence of fact invalidating the document is admissible under
Correct Answer: Option A — Proviso 1 to Section 92 of the Evidence Act
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Proviso 1 to Section 92 of the Evidence Act is the correct answer to “Oral evidence of fact invalidating the document is admissible under”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Evidence Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Evidence Act
Question 10 of 40
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Under which section of the Indian evidence act the conduct of the accused us relevant?
Correct Answer: Option A — Section-8
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Section-8 is the correct answer to “Under which section of the Indian evidence act the conduct of the accused us relevant”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Evidence Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Evidence Act
Question 11 of 40
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Which one of the following Sections of the Indian Evidence Act provides for admissibility of secondary evidence?
Correct Answer: Option D — Section 65
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Section 65 is the correct answer to “Which one of the following Sections of the Indian Evidence Act provides for admissibility of secondary evidence”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Evidence Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Evidence Act
Question 12 of 40
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In civil cases no admission is not relevant if . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option A — If it is made upon an express condition that evidence of it is not to be given
Detailed Academic Explanation:
If it is made upon an express condition that evidence of it is not to be given is the correct answer to “In civil cases no admission is not relevant if . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Evidence Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Evidence Act
Question 13 of 40
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Pawan Kumar v. State of Haryana, AIR 2001 SC 1324 relates to
Correct Answer: Option D — Presumption as to abetment of suicide by a married woman
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Presumption as to abetment of suicide by a married woman is the correct answer to “Pawan Kumar v. State of Haryana, AIR 2001 SC 1324 relates to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Evidence Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Evidence Act
Question 14 of 40
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Presumption as to abetment to commit suicide by a married woman has been given-
Correct Answer: Option B — Under Sec. 113-A of the Evidence Act
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Under Sec. 113-A of the Evidence Act is the correct answer to “Presumption as to abetment to commit suicide by a married woman has been given-”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Evidence Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Evidence Act
Question 15 of 40
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High Court of Kerala has recently held that Compact Disc (CD) is admissible in evidence in family court even without certificate. This can be done under which section of the Indian Evidence Act.
Correct Answer: Option A — Section 65 B (4)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Section 65 B (4) is the correct answer to “High Court of Kerala has recently held that Compact Disc (CD) is admissible in evidence in family court even without certificate. This can be done under which section of the Indian Evidence Act.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Evidence Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Evidence Act
Question 16 of 40
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No Judge or Magistrate can be compelled to answer any question as to his own conduct in Court as such Judge or Magistrate except upon the special order of:
Correct Answer: Option C — Court to which he is subordinate
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Court to which he is subordinate is the correct answer to “No Judge or Magistrate can be compelled to answer any question as to his own conduct in Court as such Judge or Magistrate except upon the special order of:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Evidence Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Evidence Act
Question 17 of 40
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In cases where a document proved to be thirty years old is produced from proper custody, which of the following presumptions will the court make?
Correct Answer: Option C — The court may presume that the signature and handwriting is the signature and handwriting of the person to be and was duly executed and attested
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The court may presume that the signature and handwriting is the signature and handwriting of the person to be and was duly executed and attested is the correct answer to “In cases where a document proved to be thirty years old is produced from proper custody, which of the following presumptions will the court make”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Evidence Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Evidence Act
Question 18 of 40
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In a reference made over a disputed matter to a third person, the declaration so made by that person shall be an evidence against the party making a reference, by virtue of
Correct Answer: Option C — Section 20 of Evidence Act
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Section 20 of Evidence Act is the correct answer to “In a reference made over a disputed matter to a third person, the declaration so made by that person shall be an evidence against the party making a reference, by virtue of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Evidence Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Evidence Act
Question 19 of 40
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Dying declaration under Section 32 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, is an exception to the rule of
Correct Answer: Option B — Hearsay
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Hearsay is the correct answer to “Dying declaration under Section 32 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, is an exception to the rule of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Evidence Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Evidence Act
Question 20 of 40
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Section 108 of Evidence Act relates to
Correct Answer: Option A — Presumption of death
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Presumption of death is the correct answer to “Section 108 of Evidence Act relates to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Evidence Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Evidence Act
Question 21 of 40
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The facts of which the court must take judicial notice include the
Correct Answer: Option D — Both A and B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A and B is the correct answer to “The facts of which the court must take judicial notice include the”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Evidence Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Evidence Act
Question 22 of 40
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A wife had only seen a speeding vehicle, which had crushed the husband at a little distance. She had not seen the accident herself. The husband died of heart attack a day later. Can wife's evidence be taken of what the injured husband said to her after the accident?
Correct Answer: Option D — Yes, it being a part of res-gestae
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Yes, it being a part of res-gestae is the correct answer to “A wife had only seen a speeding vehicle, which had crushed the husband at a little distance. She had not seen the accident herself. The husband died of heart attack a day later. Can wife's evidence be taken of what the injured husband said to her after the accident”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Evidence Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Evidence Act
Question 23 of 40
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The presumption of continuance of life is contained in Section . . . . . . . . of the Evidence Act
Correct Answer: Option A — 107
Detailed Academic Explanation:
107 is the correct answer to “The presumption of continuance of life is contained in Section . . . . . . . . of the Evidence Act”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Evidence Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Evidence Act
Question 24 of 40
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A, agrees, in writing, to sell a horse to B for "Rs. 1,000 or Rs. 1,500. To show which price was to be given, under Indian Evidence Act-
Correct Answer: Option B — Evidence cannot be given
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Evidence cannot be given is the correct answer to “A, agrees, in writing, to sell a horse to B for "Rs. 1,000 or Rs. 1,500. To show which price was to be given, under Indian Evidence Act-”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Evidence Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Evidence Act
Question 25 of 40
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A traveller while travelling has been asked for the ticket by the ticket checker, the traveller replies he has purchased the ticket. Ticket checker prosecutes the traveller for travelling without ticket. In this case, under which section on whom the burden of proof lies will be determined?
Correct Answer: Option A — Section 106
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Section 106 is the correct answer to “A traveller while travelling has been asked for the ticket by the ticket checker, the traveller replies he has purchased the ticket. Ticket checker prosecutes the traveller for travelling without ticket. In this case, under which section on whom the burden of proof lies will be determined”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Evidence Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Evidence Act
Question 26 of 40
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Question is this, whether A was raped and murdered? The fact that she said, without making complaint, that she was raped
Correct Answer: Option D — Canbe relevant under Section 32(1) or Section 157 of the Evidence Act
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Canbe relevant under Section 32(1) or Section 157 of the Evidence Act is the correct answer to “Question is this, whether A was raped and murdered? The fact that she said, without making complaint, that she was raped”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Evidence Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Evidence Act
Question 27 of 40
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The fact sought to be proved is called
Correct Answer: Option B — Factum probandum
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Factum probandum is the correct answer to “The fact sought to be proved is called”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Evidence Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Evidence Act
Question 28 of 40
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The Indian Evidence Act came into force on?
Correct Answer: Option C — 1st September, 1872
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1st September, 1872 is the correct answer to “The Indian Evidence Act came into force on”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Evidence Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Evidence Act
Question 29 of 40
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Which of the following statements hold true for the admissions?
Correct Answer: Option C — Admissions can be oral as well as written in documents
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Admissions can be oral as well as written in documents is the correct answer to “Which of the following statements hold true for the admissions”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Evidence Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Evidence Act
Question 30 of 40
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The conduct to be relevant under Section 8 of the Indian Evidence Act, it:
Correct Answer: Option C — May be either previous or subsequent
Detailed Academic Explanation:
May be either previous or subsequent is the correct answer to “The conduct to be relevant under Section 8 of the Indian Evidence Act, it:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Evidence Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Evidence Act
Question 31 of 40
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In which Sections of the Indian Evidence Act, provisions of 'Estoppel' are given:
Correct Answer: Option A — From Section 115 to 117
Detailed Academic Explanation:
From Section 115 to 117 is the correct answer to “In which Sections of the Indian Evidence Act, provisions of 'Estoppel' are given:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Evidence Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Evidence Act
Question 32 of 40
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According to Indian Evidence Act, a fact is said to be 'not proved', when the:
Correct Answer: Option C — Fact is neither proved nor disproved
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Fact is neither proved nor disproved is the correct answer to “According to Indian Evidence Act, a fact is said to be 'not proved', when the:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Evidence Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Evidence Act
Question 33 of 40
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Expert opinion is relevant under Section . . . . . . . . of the Indian Evidence Act
Correct Answer: Option D — Section 45
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Section 45 is the correct answer to “Expert opinion is relevant under Section . . . . . . . . of the Indian Evidence Act”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Evidence Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Evidence Act
Question 34 of 40
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Standard of proof in
Correct Answer: Option B — Criminal cases is much more higher than in civil cases
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Criminal cases is much more higher than in civil cases is the correct answer to “Standard of proof in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Evidence Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Evidence Act
Question 35 of 40
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In the Indian Evidence Act, the expression "Court" means:
Correct Answer: Option D — All the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All the above is the correct answer to “In the Indian Evidence Act, the expression "Court" means:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Evidence Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Evidence Act
Question 36 of 40
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What is the meaning of "Not proved" under Indian Evidence Act?
Correct Answer: Option D — Neither proved nor disproved
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Neither proved nor disproved is the correct answer to “What is the meaning of "Not proved" under Indian Evidence Act”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Evidence Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Evidence Act
Question 37 of 40
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The principle on which a dying declaration is admitted in evidence is indicated in legal maxim:
Correct Answer: Option A — Nemo moriturus proesumitur mentiri
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Nemo moriturus proesumitur mentiri is the correct answer to “The principle on which a dying declaration is admitted in evidence is indicated in legal maxim:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Evidence Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Evidence Act
Question 38 of 40
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Which section deal with Oral Evidence?
Correct Answer: Option D — Section 60
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Section 60 is the correct answer to “Which section deal with Oral Evidence”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Evidence Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Evidence Act
Question 39 of 40
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Which one cannot make admission?
Correct Answer: Option C — Admission by co-defendant
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Admission by co-defendant is the correct answer to “Which one cannot make admission”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Evidence Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Evidence Act
Question 40 of 40
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A document required by law to be attested can be proved under Section 68 of the Evidence Act only by calling:
Correct Answer: Option C — At least one of the attesting witnesses
Detailed Academic Explanation:
At least one of the attesting witnesses is the correct answer to “A document required by law to be attested can be proved under Section 68 of the Evidence Act only by calling:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Evidence Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Evidence Act
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