Juvenile Justice Act — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations
Practice high-yield Law & Jurisprudence MCQs on Juvenile Justice Act — Part 2 with worked academic solutions for Civil Judge, ADPP, FPSC, PPSC, CSS.
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Question 1 of 17
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"Abandoned Child" under the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 means
Correct Answer: Option C — A child deserted by his biological parents or adoptive parents or guardians, who has been declared as abandoned by the committee after due inquiry
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A child deserted by his biological parents or adoptive parents or guardians, who has been declared as abandoned by the committee after due inquiry is the correct answer to “"Abandoned Child" under the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 means”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Juvenile Justice Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Juvenile Justice Act
Question 2 of 17
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The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000 came into force from
Correct Answer: Option A — 1st April, 2001
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1st April, 2001 is the correct answer to “The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000 came into force from”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Juvenile Justice Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Juvenile Justice Act
Question 3 of 17
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Juvenile' as defined in Section 2(35) means
Correct Answer: Option A — A child below the age of eighteen years
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A child below the age of eighteen years is the correct answer to “Juvenile' as defined in Section 2(35) means”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Juvenile Justice Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Juvenile Justice Act
Question 4 of 17
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What is the age of juvenile in Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection) Act
Correct Answer: Option A — 18 years
Detailed Academic Explanation:
18 years is the correct answer to “What is the age of juvenile in Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection) Act”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Juvenile Justice Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Juvenile Justice Act
Question 5 of 17
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★ Civil Judge
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As per the Juvenile Justice Act 2015, who is a child?
Correct Answer: Option B — Child is a person below 18 years of age
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Child is a person below 18 years of age is the correct answer to “As per the Juvenile Justice Act 2015, who is a child”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Juvenile Justice Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Juvenile Justice Act
Question 6 of 17
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Who shall review the pendency of cases of Juvenile Justice Board, on quarterly basis?
Correct Answer: Option A — Chief Judicial Magistrate
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Chief Judicial Magistrate is the correct answer to “Who shall review the pendency of cases of Juvenile Justice Board, on quarterly basis”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Juvenile Justice Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Juvenile Justice Act
Question 7 of 17
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Penalty for giving intoxicating liquor or narcotic drug or psychotrophic substance to juvenile or child amounts to
Correct Answer: Option A — Imprisonment upto 1 year and also fine
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Imprisonment upto 1 year and also fine is the correct answer to “Penalty for giving intoxicating liquor or narcotic drug or psychotrophic substance to juvenile or child amounts to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Juvenile Justice Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Juvenile Justice Act
Question 8 of 17
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★ Civil Judge
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Whether a juvenile in conflict with law can be tried with another person, who is not a juvenile if both have together committed the same offence?
Correct Answer: Option B — No
Detailed Academic Explanation:
No is the correct answer to “Whether a juvenile in conflict with law can be tried with another person, who is not a juvenile if both have together committed the same offence”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Juvenile Justice Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Juvenile Justice Act
Question 9 of 17
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Proceeding under which Chapter of Code of Criminal Procedure is not competent against juvenile?
Correct Answer: Option A — Chapter VIII
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Chapter VIII is the correct answer to “Proceeding under which Chapter of Code of Criminal Procedure is not competent against juvenile”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Juvenile Justice Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Juvenile Justice Act
Question 10 of 17
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★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
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"Juvenile in Conflict with Laws" under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000, means
Correct Answer: Option D — Both (A) and (B)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both (A) and (B) is the correct answer to “"Juvenile in Conflict with Laws" under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000, means”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Juvenile Justice Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Juvenile Justice Act
Question 11 of 17
★ Civil Judge
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★ Civil Judge
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Under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000 the punishment for alternative punishment amounts to
Correct Answer: Option A — Highest punishment under the Act
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Highest punishment under the Act is the correct answer to “Under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000 the punishment for alternative punishment amounts to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Juvenile Justice Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Juvenile Justice Act
Question 12 of 17
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Juvenile Justice (Protection and Care of Children) Act, 2000 enable persons of following religions to take a child in adoption:
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “Juvenile Justice (Protection and Care of Children) Act, 2000 enable persons of following religions to take a child in adoption:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Juvenile Justice Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Juvenile Justice Act
Question 13 of 17
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★ Civil Judge
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Which of the following can not be a ground to deny bail to a person, who is apparently a child in conflict with law?
Correct Answer: Option A — When the offence alleged against such person is a heinous offence and the child has been ordered to be tried as an adult under Section 18(c) of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act
Detailed Academic Explanation:
When the offence alleged against such person is a heinous offence and the child has been ordered to be tried as an adult under Section 18(c) of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act is the correct answer to “Which of the following can not be a ground to deny bail to a person, who is apparently a child in conflict with law”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Juvenile Justice Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Juvenile Justice Act
Question 14 of 17
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
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As per the Juvenile Justice Act 2015 child in need of care and protection means? (1) Child found without any home or settled place of abode and without any ostensible means of subsistence (2) Child found working in contravention of labour laws for the time being in force or is found begging
Correct Answer: Option C — Both 1 and 2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both 1 and 2 is the correct answer to “As per the Juvenile Justice Act 2015 child in need of care and protection means? (1) Child found without any home or settled place of abode and without any ostensible means of subsistence (2) Child found working in contravention of labour laws for the time being in force or is found begging”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Juvenile Justice Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Juvenile Justice Act
Question 15 of 17
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★ Civil Judge
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The offences under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000 are
Correct Answer: Option C — Cognizable
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Cognizable is the correct answer to “The offences under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000 are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Juvenile Justice Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Juvenile Justice Act
Question 16 of 17
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★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
"Juvenile" or "Child" under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000 means
Correct Answer: Option A — A person who has not completed 18 years of age
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A person who has not completed 18 years of age is the correct answer to “"Juvenile" or "Child" under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000 means”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Juvenile Justice Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Juvenile Justice Act
Question 17 of 17
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★ Civil Judge
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Restoration and protection of a child means restoration to
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “Restoration and protection of a child means restoration to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Juvenile Justice Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Juvenile Justice Act
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