MCQs on the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023,

MCQs

1. Which legislative code does the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 replace?

A. Indian Penal Code, 1860
B. Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
C. Indian Evidence Act, 1872
D. Indian Contract Act, 1872

Answer: B. Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

2. How many sections are there in the BNSS, 2023?

A. 500
B. 550
C. 531
D. 600

Answer: C. 531

3. Which of the following is a new provision introduced in BNSS, 2023 regarding court hierarchy?

A. Introduction of a new Supreme Court bench
B. Elimination of the distinction and role of Metropolitan Magistrates
C. Creation of additional High Courts
D. Introduction of mobile courts

Answer: B. Elimination of the distinction and role of Metropolitan Magistrates

4. What is the mandated use of electronic mode in BNSS, 2023?

A. Only during trials
B. Only during investigation
C. During stages of investigation, inquiry, and trial
D. Only for documenting evidence

Answer: C. During stages of investigation, inquiry, and trial

5. Which terminology is substituted in BNSS, 2023?

A. "Insanity" replaced by "mental illness"
B. "Mental illness" replaced by "unsoundness of mind"
C. "Accused" replaced by "defendant"
D. "Prison" replaced by "correctional facility"

Answer: B. "Mental illness" replaced by "unsoundness of mind"

6. What is the new provision for detention of undertrials in BNSS, 2023?

A. Immediate release on personal bond for all accused
B. Restriction on release on personal bond for those charged with life imprisonment or facing multiple proceedings
C. No detention allowed for any undertrial
D. Detention allowed only for minor offenses

Answer: B. Restriction on release on personal bond for those charged with life imprisonment or facing multiple proceedings

7. What is the alternative to arrest mentioned in BNSS, 2023?

A. House arrest
B. Taking a security bond for the accused's appearance before a Judicial Magistrate
C. Community service
D. Electronic monitoring

Answer: B. Taking a security bond for the accused's appearance before a Judicial Magistrate

8. What does community service mean as per BNSS, 2023?

A. Voluntary work with remuneration
B. Work ordered by the Court as punishment, benefiting the community without any remuneration
C. Work chosen by the convict
D. Paid work with benefits

Answer: B. Work ordered by the Court as punishment, benefiting the community without any remuneration

9. How is documentation of searches to be conducted as per BNSS, 2023?

A. Only written records are needed
B. Only video documentation is needed
C. Mandatory audio-video documentation with recorded material promptly submitted to Magistrate
D. No documentation is required

Answer: C. Mandatory audio-video documentation with recorded material promptly submitted to Magistrate

10. Which of the following is a key issue with BNSS, 2023 related to police custody?

A. Police custody permitted for 30 days
B. Mandatory reasons provided by investigating officer when seeking police custody
C. Permitted 15 days of police custody within initial 40 or 60 days without requiring reasons from the investigating officer
D. No provision for police custody

Answer: C. Permitted 15 days of police custody within initial 40 or 60 days without requiring reasons from the investigating officer

11. What new procedure is mandated for FIR registration under BNSS, 2023?

A. Only manual FIRs are allowed
B. FIRs must be registered electronically, with information recorded upon the person's signature within 3 days
C. FIRs are to be registered only at the police station
D. No provision for electronic FIR registration

Answer: B. FIRs must be registered electronically, with information recorded upon the person's signature within 3 days

12. What is the role of State Governments as per BNSS, 2023 in terms of witness protection?

A. State Governments have no role
B. State Governments must lay down a witness protection scheme
C. State Governments only provide financial aid
D. Witness protection is handled solely by the central government

Answer: B. State Governments must lay down a witness protection scheme

These questions cover various aspects of the BNSS, 2023, including its provisions, changes, and key issues.