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1. Children sent there are:
a. Victims
b. Witnesses
c. Accused adults
d. Children found to have committed offence
2. “Specialised Adoption Agency” is:
a. Court
b. Police
c. Institution for adoption of children
d. Jail
3. It houses:
a. Adults
b. Only orphans
c. Orphans, abandoned and surrendered children
d. Offenders
4. Recognition is under:
a. Section 50
b. Section 65
c. Section 27
d. Section 4
5. “Sponsorship” means:
a. Adoption
b. Guardianship
c. Financial or other support to families
d. Custody
6. It is for meeting:
a. Legal expenses
b. Medical, educational and developmental needs
c. Police expenses
d. Court fees
7. “State Government” in Union Territory means:
a. Governor
b. Chief Minister
c. President
d. Administrator under Article 239
8. “Surrendered child” means:
a. Abandoned child
b. Missing child
c. Child relinquished by parent/guardian
d. Adopted child
9. Such surrender is due to:
a. Financial gain
b. Legal requirement
c. Factors beyond control of parents
d. Court order
10. Declaration of surrendered child is made by:
a. Court
b. Police
c. Committee
d. Board
11. Words not defined in this Act take meaning from:
a. Constitution
b. BNS only
c. Other Acts
d. Court rulings
12. This applies:
a. Always
b. Only when defined here
c. When not defined in this Act
d. When court orders
13. Section 3 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 deals with:
a. Definitions
b. General principles to be followed
c. Powers of Board
d. Adoption procedure
14. These principles guide:
a. Courts only
b. Police only
c. Central and State Governments, Board, Committee and agencies
d. NGOs only
15. Principle of presumption of innocence means:
a. Child is always guilty
b. Child presumed innocent up to 18 years
c. Child presumed innocent till trial
d. Child presumed innocent till arrest
16. Principle of dignity and worth ensures:
a. Punishment
b. Discipline
c. Equal dignity and rights
d. Custody
17. Principle of participation gives child:
a. Right to silence
b. Right to vote
c. Right to be heard and participate
d. Right to appeal only
18. Child’s views are considered based on:
a. Wealth
b. Education
c. Age and maturity
d. Status
19. Principle of best interest requires:
a. Court order
b. Police decision
c. Child’s development and welfare priority
d. Government policy
20. Principle of family responsibility places duty on:
a. State
b. Court
c. Biological/adoptive/foster family
d. Police
21. Principle of safety ensures:
a. Punishment
b. Child is free from harm or abuse
c. Detention
d. Trial
22. Positive measures include:
a. Punishment
b. Detention
c. Mobilising resources for development
d. Trial
23. Principle of non-stigmatising semantics means:
a. Use of legal language
b. Use of accusatory terms
c. Avoid adversarial or accusatory words
d. Use of strict language
24. Principle of non-waiver of rights means:
a. Rights can be waived
b. Rights waived by guardian
c. Rights cannot be waived
d. Court decides waiver
25. Principle of equality ensures:
a. Preference
b. Discrimination
c. Equal treatment and opportunity
d. Reservation only
26. Non-discrimination applies on grounds like:
a. Wealth only
b. Gender only
c. Caste, sex, disability etc.
d. Age only
27. Right to privacy ensures:
a. Public trial
b. Disclosure
c. Confidentiality of child
d. Media reporting
28. Institutionalisation is:
a. First step
b. Mandatory
c. Last resort
d. Not allowed
29. Principle of repatriation means:
a. Detention
b. Adoption
c. Reunion with family
d. Punishment
30. Restoration aims at:
a. Change of status
b. Same socio-economic status as before
c. Detention
d. Institutional care
31. Principle of fresh start means:
a. Record maintenance
b. Record disclosure
c. Erasure of past records
d. Public record
32. Exception to fresh start applies in:
a. All cases
b. No cases
c. Special circumstances
d. Minor offences
33. Principle of diversion promotes:
a. Judicial proceedings
b. Avoiding judicial proceedings where possible
c. Strict trial
d. Detention
34. Diversion is subject to:
a. Police approval
b. Court order
c. Best interest of child or society
d. Government rule
35. Principles of natural justice include:
a. Punishment
b. Bias
c. Fair hearing and no bias
d. Detention
36. Natural justice also includes:
a. Right to silence
b. Right to review
c. Right to arrest
d. Right to punish
37. Section 4 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 deals with:
a. Child Welfare Committee
b. Juvenile Justice Board
c. Adoption
d. Rehabilitation
38. The State Government shall constitute:
a. One Board per State
b. One or more Boards per district
c. One Board per division
d. One Board per court
39. The Board exercises powers relating to:
a. Civil disputes
b. Adoption
c. Children in conflict with law
d. Guardianship
40. Section 4 operates:
a. Subject to BNSS
b. In addition to BNS
c. Notwithstanding BNSS
d. Under CPC
41. The Board consists of:
a. One Magistrate only
b. Two judges
c. One Magistrate and two social workers
d. Three social workers only
42. The Magistrate is called:
a. Chief Magistrate
b. Principal Magistrate
c. District Judge
d. Sessions Judge
43. The Magistrate must have experience of:
a. 1 year
b. 2 years
c. 3 years
d. 5 years
44. Among social workers:
a. All must be men
b. All must be women
c. At least one must be a woman
d. No gender rule
45. The Board functions as:
a. Court
b. Authority
c. Bench
d. Tribunal
46. The Board has powers of:
a. Civil Court
b. High Court
c. Magistrate under BNSS
d. Police
47. A social worker must have experience in:
a. Business
b. Health, education or child welfare
c. Judiciary
d. Police
48. Required experience is:
a. 3 years
b. 5 years
c. 7 years
d. 10 years
49. Alternatively, qualification may include degree in:
a. Engineering
b. Medicine
c. Child psychology, psychiatry, sociology or law
d. Commerce
50. A person is disqualified if:
a. Has legal knowledge
b. Has human rights violation record
c. Is educated
d. Is experienced
51. Disqualification also includes:
a. Minor offence
b. Civil dispute
c. Conviction involving moral turpitude
d. Tax default
52. A person dismissed from government service:
a. Is eligible
b. Is preferred
c. Is disqualified
d. Needs approval
53. A person indulging in child abuse:
a. Is eligible
b. Is disqualified
c. Needs inquiry
d. Needs approval
54. Induction training must be completed within:
a. 30 days
b. 45 days
c. 60 days
d. 90 days
55. Training includes:
a. Criminal law only
b. Care, protection and rehabilitation
c. Tax law
d. Civil law
56. Term of office is:
a. Fixed in Act
b. Decided by Court
c. Prescribed
d. Unlimited
57. A member may resign as:
a. He wishes
b. Directed by Court
c. Prescribed manner
d. Government decides
58. Appointment of member (not Magistrate) may be terminated:
a. Without inquiry
b. After inquiry by State Government
c. By Court
d. By police
59. Termination ground includes:
a. Good conduct
b. Misuse of power
c. Experience
d. Qualification
60. Non-attendance for ___ months leads to termination:
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 6
61. Minimum attendance required is:
a. Half sittings
b. Two-thirds
c. Three-fourths
d. Full attendance
62. A member becomes ineligible if:
a. Gains experience
b. Becomes disqualified under subsection (4)
c. Attends regularly
d. Completes term
63. Section 5 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 deals with:
a. Bail
b. Inquiry
c. Placement after attaining majority during inquiry
d. Adoption
64. If a child turns 18 during inquiry:
a. Case ends
b. Sent to regular court
c. Inquiry continues
d. Police takes over
65. Inquiry is continued by:
a. Court
b. Police
c. Board
d. Government
66. Orders are passed as if:
a. Person is adult
b. Person is accused
c. Person is still a child
d. Person is convicted
67. Section 5 operates:
a. Subject to other laws
b. Only under BNS
c. Notwithstanding any other law
d. Under BNSS
68. Section 6 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 deals with:
a. Bail
b. Placement of persons who committed offence as child
c. Adoption
d. Guardianship
69. A person above 18 apprehended for past offence:
a. Treated as adult
b. Treated as child during inquiry
c. Sent to prison
d. Tried under BNS only
70. This applies when offence was committed:
a. After 18
b. Before 18
c. During trial
d. After arrest
71. If not released on bail, person is placed in:
a. Jail
b. Police lockup
c. Place of safety
d. Court custody
72. Procedure applicable is:
a. BNSS
b. BNS
c. JJ Act procedure
d. Civil law
73. Section 6 is subject to:
a. No provisions
b. Its own provisions
c. Court orders only
d. Police rules
74. Section 7 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 deals with:
a. Procedure in relation to Board
b. Powers of Board
c. Bail
d. Adoption
75. The Board shall meet:
a. As prescribed
b. Daily
c. Weekly
d. Monthly
76. Rules for transaction of business are:
a. Fixed in Act
b. Decided by Court
c. Prescribed
d. Police decided
77. Procedures must be:
a. Strict
b. Formal
c. Judicial
d. Child friendly
78. The venue should:
a. Not resemble regular courts
b. Be intimidating
c. Be formal
d. Be like court
79. A child may be produced before:
a. Court
b. Police
c. Entire Board only
d. Individual member when Board not sitting
80. The Board may act:
a. Only with full strength
b. Only with majority
c. Notwithstanding absence of any member
d. Only with Principal Magistrate
81. Orders are valid despite:
a. Delay
b. Absence of any member
c. Police report
d. Lack of evidence
82. Minimum members for final disposal:
a. One
b. Two including Principal Magistrate
c. Three
d. All
83. This requirement applies to:
a. Section 18(3) orders
b. Section 4
c. Section 6
d. Section 10
84. In case of difference:
a. Principal Magistrate always
b. Court decides
c. Majority prevails
d. Government decides
85. If no majority exists:
a. Case dismissed
b. Re-hearing
c. Government decides
d. Principal Magistrate’s opinion prevails
86. Section 7 ensures:
a. Child-friendly justice system
b. Punishment
c. Detention
d. Trial only
87. Section 8 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 deals with:
a. Powers, functions and responsibilities of the Board
b. Procedure of inquiry
c. Bail
d. Adoption
88. The Board has power to deal:
a. With civil matters
b. Exclusively with proceedings relating to children in conflict with law
c. With all criminal cases
d. With adoption matters
89. Section 8 operates:
a. Subject to all laws
b. Under BNSS
c. Notwithstanding other laws (unless otherwise provided)
d. Only under BNS
90. The jurisdiction of Board is:
a. State-wide
b. National
c. Court-based
d. District-based
91. Powers of the Board may also be exercised by:
a. Police
b. High Court and Children’s Court
c. District Magistrate
d. Committee
92. Such exercise happens in:
a. Bail proceedings
b. Investigation
c. Appeal, revision or proceedings under section 19
d. Registration
93. The Board ensures participation of:
a. Police only
b. Child only
c. Child and parent/guardian
d. Court only
94. Participation must be:
a. Optional
b. Formal
c. Written
d. Informed
95. The Board ensures:
a. Punishment
b. Child’s rights protection
c. Detention
d. Custody
96. Legal aid is provided through:
a. Police
b. Courts
c. Legal services institutions
d. NGOs only
97. Interpreter is provided when:
a. Court directs
b. Child demands
c. Language is not understood
d. Police request
98. Fees and qualifications of interpreter are:
a. Fixed in Act
b. Prescribed
c. Decided by court
d. Fixed by police
99. Social investigation is conducted by:
a. Police
b. Judge
c. Probation Officer / Child Welfare Officer / social worker
d. Advocate
100. Report must be submitted within:
a. 7 days
b. 10 days
c. 15 days
d. 30 days
101. The purpose of report is to:
a. Prove guilt
b. Decide punishment
c. Ascertain circumstances of offence
d. Record statement
102. Board adjudicates cases under:
a. Section 10
b. Section 14
c. Section 4
d. Section 6
103. Board may transfer case to:
a. Court
b. Police
c. Committee
d. Government
104. This happens when child is:
a. Adult
b. Victim
c. Also in need of care and protection
d. Witness
105. Final order must include:
a. Punishment
b. Bail
c. Fine
d. Individual care plan
106. Follow-up may be done by:
a. Police
b. Court
c. Probation Officer / DCPU / NGO
d. Magistrate
107. Board may declare:
a. Child guilty
b. Fit persons
c. Guardian only
d. Witness
108. Board must inspect residential facilities:
a. Yearly
b. Monthly at least once
c. Weekly
d. Daily
109. Improvement recommendations are sent to:
a. Court
b. Police
c. DCPU and State Government
d. Central Government
110. Board may order FIR for offences against:
a. Adults
b. Only child in conflict with law
c. Any child
d. Police
111. FIR for child in need of care is ordered on:
a. Oral complaint
b. Police report
c. Written complaint of Committee
d. Court order
112. Board inspects:
a. Courts
b. Police stations
c. Jails for adults
d. NGOs
113. If a child is found in jail:
a. No action
b. Fine imposed
c. Immediate transfer to observation home/place of safety
d. Trial begins
114. Board may perform:
a. Only listed functions
b. Only judicial functions
c. Prescribed additional functions
d. Police functions
115. Section 9 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 deals with:
a. Bail
b. Procedure by Magistrate not empowered as Board
c. Adoption
d. Rehabilitation
116. When a Magistrate not empowered under the Act is of opinion that a person is a child, he shall:
a. Conduct trial
b. Release the person
c. Record opinion and forward child with records to Board without delay
d. Send to police custody
117. A claim of juvenility:
a. Can be raised only during trial
b. Can be raised before any court at any stage even after final disposal
c. Can be raised only before Board
d. Is barred after conviction
118. If court finds the person was a child at the time of offence:
a. Sentence continues
b. Case is dismissed
c. Sentence has no effect and person is forwarded to Board; during inquiry he may be kept in place of safety
d. Person is imprisoned
119. Section 10 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 deals with:
a. Apprehension of child alleged to be in conflict with law
b. Bail
c. Adoption
d. Rehabilitation
120. After apprehension, the child shall be:
a. Sent to jail
b. Kept in police lockup
c. Placed under charge of Special Juvenile Police Unit/Child Welfare Police Officer and produced before Board within 24 hours (excluding journey time)
d. Released immediately
121. A child alleged to be in conflict with law:
a. May be lodged in jail
b. May be kept in police lockup
c. May be detained by police
d. Shall not be placed in police lockup or jail
122. The State Government may make rules regarding:
a. Trial procedure only
b. Bail conditions
c. Persons through whom child is produced before Board and manner of sending to observation home/place of safety
d. Punishment
123. Section 11 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 deals with:
a. Bail of child
b. Role of person in whose charge child is placed
c. Adoption
d. Trial procedure
124. A person in whose charge the child is placed shall:
a. Act as guardian only
b. Supervise temporarily
c. Have responsibility as if parent including maintenance
d. Report to police
125. The child shall remain in such person’s charge:
a. Until parents claim
b. Until police directs
c. For period decided by court
d. For period stated by the Board
126. Parents or others can take back the child:
a. Anytime
b. On request
c. Only if Board finds them fit
d. After 24 hours
127. Section 12 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 deals with:
a. Trial of child
b. Bail of child alleged to be in conflict with law
c. Adoption
d. Custody
128. A child alleged to have committed any offence:
a. Is denied bail in non-bailable offences
b. Is treated as adult
c. Shall be released on bail notwithstanding BNSS
d. Is sent to jail
129. Bail may be:
a. Only with surety
b. Only without surety
c. With or without surety or under supervision/care of fit person
d. Only by court
130. Bail can be denied if release:
a. Is delayed
b. Is opposed by police
c. May associate child with criminals or expose to danger or defeat justice
d. Is inconvenient
131. If police does not grant bail, child shall be kept:
a. In jail
b. In police lockup
c. In observation home/place of safety
d. With complainant
132. If child cannot fulfil bail conditions within 7 days:
a. Bail is cancelled
b. Sent to jail
c. Case dismissed
d. Produced before Board for modification
133. Section 13 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 deals with:
a. Bail
b. Information to parents, guardian or probation officer
c. Trial
d. Adoption
134. On apprehension of a child, information shall be given to:
a. Court only
b. Police officer
c. Parent/guardian and probation officer/Child Welfare Officer
d. Government only
135. The probation officer/Child Welfare Officer shall submit:
a. Charge sheet
b. FIR
c. Social investigation report within two weeks
d. Bail report
136. If the child is released on bail:
a. Police is informed
b. Court is informed
c. Parent is informed
d. Probation officer/Child Welfare Officer is informed by Board
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