Multiple Choice Questions on the Indian Evidence Act

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS ON INDIAN EVIDENCE ACT

1. In which section of the Indian Evidence Act is the definition of “Fact” given? a) Section 3 b) Section 4 c) Section 5 d) Section 6
2. Which section of the Indian Evidence Act deals with the relevancy of the facts forming part of the same transaction? a) Section 6 b) Section 7 c) Section 8 d) Section 9
3. According to the Indian Evidence Act, who is considered a competent witness? a) Any person b) Only adults c) Persons of sound mind d) Persons with specific expertise
4. In which section of the Indian Evidence Act is the principle of “res gestae” mentioned? a) Section 6 b) Section 8 c) Section 11 d) Section 17
5. According to the Indian Evidence Act, what is the presumption regarding certain offenses and the burden of proof? a) Presumption of innocence b) Presumption of guilt c) No presumption d) Presumption of mental illness
6. Which section of the Indian Evidence Act deals with the admissibility of character evidence? a) Section 53 b) Section 55 c) Section 56 d) Section 60
7. Which section of the Indian Evidence Act deals with the relevancy of statements made in the course of business? a) Section 31 b) Section 32 c) Section 34 d) Section 36
8. According to the Indian Evidence Act, what is the rule regarding privileged communications between lawyer and client? a) Always admissible b) Generally inadmissible c) Admissible with the client’s consent d) Admissible only in civil cases
9. Which section of the Indian Evidence Act deals with the admissibility of confessions made to police officers? a) Section 24 b) Section 25 c) Section 26 d) Section 27
10. According to the Indian Evidence Act, what is the standard of proof required in civil cases? a) Beyond a reasonable doubt b) Clear and convincing evidence c) Preponderance of probabilities d) Absolute certainty

Answers

1. c
2. a
3. c
4. a
5. a
6. a
7. b

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