Indian Evidence Act Set 11 MCQs

Q1 | B, an accused wants to submit carbon copy of the suicide note as secondary evidence. The original is with the opposite party and he has failed to produce the same. The suicide was not within the knowledge of the accused prior to the receipt of carbon copy. Which of the following statements will hold true for the case?

the evidence cannot be admitted due to applicability of section 30 of the indian evidence act
the evidence cannot be admitted because it fails to satisfy the requirements of section 64 of the indian evidence act, 1872
the evidence cannot be admitted because it fails to satisfy the requirements of section 65 of the indian evidence act, 1872
the evidence can be admitted as it satisfies the requirements of both section 64 and section 65 of the indian evidence act, 1872

Answer: the evidence can be admitted as it satisfies the requirements of both section 64 and section 65 of the indian evidence act, 1872

Q2 | According to section 65 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 the secondary evidence can be admitted in ____ exceptional cases.

three
five
seven
nine

Answer: seven

Q3 | Which of the following sections of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 gives provisions regardingproof as to elec-tronic signatures?

section 67
section 67a
section 67b
section 67c

Answer: section 67a

Q4 | Which of the following section of the Indian Evidence Act deals with proof of other official documents?

section 78
section 82
section 71
section 74

Answer: section 78

Q5 | Which of the following section of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 has been amended by the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013?

section 32
section 55
section 119
section 124

Answer: section 119

Q6 | Which of the following statements hold true for section 154 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872?

the court is bound to give leave if the requirements are met
the witness must be declared hostile before making a plea under this section
the court can give the leave under this section suo motu
all of these

Answer: the court can give the leave under this section suo motu

Q7 | Which of the following questions is proper under section 148 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872?

if the imputation refers to matters remote in time
if the imputation refers to such matters that its truth does not affect the credibility of the witness
if they are of such nature that the truth of the imputations touches the credibility of the witness
if there is great disproportion between the importance of the imputation and the importance of the evidence

Answer: if they are of such nature that the truth of the imputations touches the credibility of the witness

Q8 | During the cross examination of the witness as to previ-ous statements made before the police almost all con-tradictions or omissions were brought on record, which were portions from the statements made before the police that were not deposed before the court. Which of the following statements will apply to the case?

the credibility of the witness has been impeached under section 148 of the indian evidence act, 1872
the credibility of the witness has been impeached under section 145 of the indian evidence act, 1872
the credibility of the witness has not been impeached because the contradictions were not as contemplated under section 145 of the indian evidence act, 1872
the credibility of the witness has not been impeached because the protection under section 154 of the indian evidence act, 1872 will apply

Answer: the credibility of the witness has not been impeached because the contradictions were not as contemplated under section 145 of the indian evidence act, 1872

Q9 | A person summoned to produce a document

does not become a witness in the case unless he is called as a witness
automatically becomes a witness in the case
automatically becomes an hostile witness in the case
can be cross examined without being called as a witness

Answer: does not become a witness in the case unless he is called as a witness

Q10 | Which of the following statements hold true for exami-nation in chief of a witness?

the leading questions can be used
it must only relate to relevant facts
it must only relate to the fact in question
all of these

Answer: it must only relate to relevant facts

Q11 | _______ section of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 was inserted by the Criminal law(Amendment) Act, 2013.

section 53
section 53 a
section 119
section 119a

Answer: section 53 a

Q12 | An admission is NOT relevant in a civil case if it is-

relevant otherwise than as an admission
proceeding from a person in authority
made under circumstances from which the court can infer that the parties agreed together that evidence of it should not be given
made by a pleader, attorney or a vakil

Answer: made under circumstances from which the court can infer that the parties agreed together that evidence of it should not be given

Q13 | Which of the following section of the Indian Evidence Act does not apply to interrogations by a Customs Officer exercising power under Section 171 -A of the Sea Customs Act?

section 131
section 132
section 133
section 134

Answer: section 132

Q14 | Which of the following section prescribe the method by which signature can be proved?

section 45, indian evidence act
section 46, indian evidence act
section 47, indian evidence act
both (a) and (b)

Answer: both (a) and (b)

Q15 | Which of the following is true of the effects of admissions?

an admission constitutes a substantive piece of evidence in the case and, for that reason, can be relied upon for proving the truth of the facts incorporated therein
an admission has the effect of shifting the onus of proving to the contrary on the party against whom it is produced, with the result that it casts an imperative duty on such party to explain it. in the absence of a satisfactory explanation, it is presumed to true
an admission, in order to be competent and to have the value and effect referred to above should be clear, certain and definite, and not ambiguous, vague to be true
all of them

Answer: all of them

Q16 | An attesting witness is:

one who signs his name to an instrument, at the request of the party or parties, for the purposes of proving or identifying it
a witness who has attested the document
both (a) and (b)
none of them

Answer: both (a) and (b)

Q17 | A intentionally and falsely leads B to believe that certain land belongs to A, and thereby induces B to buy and pay for it. The land afterwards becomes the property of A, and A seeks to set aside the sale on the ground that, at the time of the sale, he had no title. Applying Section 115,

he must be allowed to prove his want of title
he may be allowed to prove his want of title
he must not be allowed to prove his want of title
none of them

Answer: he must not be allowed to prove his want of title

Q18 | Admissible evidence is thus that which is:

relevant
not excluded by any rule of law or practice
either (a) or (b)
both (a) and (b)

Answer: both (a) and (b)

Q19 | A is accused of a crime committed by him at Calcutta. He produces a letter written by himself and dated at Lahore on that day, and bearing the Lahore post-mark of that day. Applying Section 21, Indian Evidence Act, which of the following is possible?

the statement in the date of the letter is admissible, because, if a were dead, it would be admissible under section 27, clauses (2)
the statement in the date of the letter is admissible, because, if a were dead, it would be admissible under section 29, clauses (2)
the statement in the date of the letter is admissible, because, if a were dead, it would be admissible under section 32, clauses (2)
the statement in the date of the letter is admissible, because, if a were dead, it would be admissible under section 34, clauses (2)

Answer: the statement in the date of the letter is admissible, because, if a were dead, it would be admissible under section 32, clauses (2)

Q20 | A is tired for a riot and is proved to have marched at the head of a mob. Applying Section 9,

the cries of the mob are irrelevant as it does not explain the nature of the transaction
the cries of the mob are relevant as explanatory of the nature of the transaction
either (a) or (b)
none of them

Answer: the cries of the mob are relevant as explanatory of the nature of the transaction

Q21 | A, a sculptor, agrees to sell to B, “all my mods.” A has both models and modelling tools. Applying Section 98, Indian Evidence Act:

evidence cannot be given to show which he meant to sell
evidence needed not be given to show which he meant to sell
evidence may be given to show which he meant to sell
none of them

Answer: evidence may be given to show which he meant to sell

Q22 | Entry in the Monzawari Register is admissible under:

section 32, indian evidence act
section 35, indian evidence act
section 37, indian evidence act
section 39, indian evidence act

Answer: section 35, indian evidence act

Q23 | In criminal cases under Section 54, Indian Evidence Act to prove that the defendant committed the crime charged, evidence may not be given that he:

bore a bad reputation in the community
has a disposition to commit crime of that kind
had no other occasions committed particular acts of the same class evincing such disposition
all of them

Answer: all of them

Q24 | In which of the following cases did the court held that a party who produces witnesses in court produces them as witnesses of truth; and simply because portions of their statements are not favourable to the party producing them, they cannot be condemned as biased witnesses?

gyasuddin khan v. state of bihar, air 2004 sc 201, para 12 : 2004 crlj 395
lekhraj v. state of gujarat, air 1998 sc 242 : 1998 crlj 396.
gulabchand ganbhiramal v. kudilal govindram, air 1959 mp 151 : 1961 crlj 55 (fb).
siddiqua v. narcotics control bureau, 2007 crlj 1471, 1480 (para 17) (del).

Answer: gulabchand ganbhiramal v. kudilal govindram, air 1959 mp 151 : 1961 crlj 55 (fb).

Q25 | In which of the following proceeding of domestic tribu-nals and departmental enquiries, theIndian Evidence Act is not applicable?

officers conducting departmental inquiries
departmental proceedings
disciplinary proceedings tribunal
all of them

Answer: all of them