Indian Evidence Act MCQs-Practice high-quality MCQs for the Inspector of Post Office (IPO) Exam covering key postal rules, procedures, and current schemes. Ideal for quick revision and accurate self-assessment based on the latest syllabus.
1.When did the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 come into force?
A) 1st January 1872
B) 1st September 1872
C) 1st October 1872
D) 1st December 1872
[show_answer]The correct answer is: 1st September 1872 [/show_answer]
2.The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 applies to all judicial proceedings in India except which of the following?
A) Civil suits
B) Courts-martial and certain military courts
C) Affidavits presented to a court or officer
D) Family law cases
[show_answer]The correct answer is: Courts-martial and certain military courts [/show_answer]
3.Under Section 5, what kind of facts can be proven in a suit or proceeding?
A) Only facts related to the criminal law
B) Facts that are relevant or facts in issue
C) Facts that can be inferred from documents
D) Facts related to the personal history of the parties involved
[show_answer]The correct answer is: Facts that are relevant or facts in issue [/show_answer]
4.Which of the following is NOT an example of a relevant fact under Section 6 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872?
A) Actions of a person before and after a crime
B) The destruction of property during an armed insurrection
C) The telephone number of the victim
D) Statements made during the course of a criminal act
[show_answer]The correct answer is: The telephone number of the victim [/show_answer]
5.In Section 7, what type of facts are considered relevant?
A) Facts that are unrelated to the occurrence
B) Facts that serve as the occasion, cause, or effect of facts in issue
C) Only physical evidence presented in court
D) Only testimonies from the victim
[show_answer]The correct answer is: Facts that serve as the occasion, cause, or effect of facts in issue [/show_answer]
6.Which of the following facts would be relevant under Section 8 of the Indian Evidence Act?
A) A person’s previous attempt to commit the same crime
B) A crime committed in a different jurisdiction
C) Statements made by the accused that contradict their current defense
D) A fact that occurred outside the presence of the accused
[show_answer]The correct answer is: A person’s previous attempt to commit the same crime [/show_answer]
7.Under Section 8, which of the following is an example of a fact relevant to motive or preparation?
A) A person’s inquiry about poison before a murder
B) A letter sent after a crime has been committed
C) An unrelated crime committed by a third party
D) A person’s statement about their financial status after a crime
[show_answer]The correct answer is: A person’s inquiry about poison before a murder [/show_answer]
8.What does Section 56 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 discuss?
A) Facts that need not be proved because they are judicially noticed
B) Facts that are disputed between the parties
C) Facts that are subject to cross-examination
D) Facts that require expert testimony
[show_answer]The correct answer is: Facts that need not be proved because they are judicially noticed [/show_answer]
9.Under Section 57, the Court is required to take judicial notice of which of the following?
A) Statements made by the accused
B) All laws in force in India
C) Private agreements between the parties
D) The personal history of the judge
[show_answer]The correct answer is: All laws in force in India [/show_answer]
10.Which of the following is an example of a fact that the Court must take judicial notice of under Section 57?
A) The existence of a public holiday declared in the Official Gazette
B) The opinion of a third-party witness
C) A witness statement not backed by evidence
D) An accused person’s confession
[show_answer]The correct answer is: The existence of a public holiday declared in the Official Gazette [/show_answer]
