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1. Section 36 is applicable to—
a. Only female child victims
b. Only offences under BNS
c. All children testifying under the POCSO Act
d. Only mentally challenged children
2. The discretion to choose the mode of recording evidence under Section 36 lies with—
a. The child
b. The police
c. The Special Court
d. The Public Prosecutor
3. Section 37 of the POCSO Act mandates that trials shall be conducted—
a. In open court
b. In juvenile justice boards
c. In camera
d. Through video conferencing only
4. Which court is required to conduct trials in camera under Section 37?
a. Magistrate Court
b. Sessions Court
c. High Court
d. Special Court
5. The primary purpose of conducting trials in camera under Section 37 is to—
a. Speed up proceedings
b. Protect the privacy and dignity of the child
c. Restrict media reporting
d. Ensure conviction
6. Section 37 allows the presence of which persons during in-camera trial?
a. Media representatives
b. General public
c. Parents of the child or trusted persons
d. Only judicial officers
7. The phrase “in camera” means—
a. Trial through camera recording
b. Trial in presence of media
c. Trial in private, excluding the public
d. Trial through video conferencing
8. Who has the discretion to decide whether the child should be examined at a place other than the court?
a. Child’s parents
b. Public Prosecutor
c. Investigating Officer
d. Special Court
9. When the child is to be examined outside the court, the Special Court shall—
a. Transfer the case
b. Adjourn the trial
c. Issue a commission
d. Drop the proceedings
10. Issuing a commission under Section 37 must be done in accordance with which law?
a. BSA,2023
b. Juvenile Justice Act
c. BNSS,2023
d. Civil Procedure Code
11. Section 37 specifically refers to which provision of the BNSS for issuing commission?
a. Section 164
b. Section 273
c. Section 319
d. Section 309
12. Can media persons attend a trial conducted under Section 37?
a. Yes, always
b. Yes, with court permission
c. No, as trials are in camera
d. Only after conviction
13. Section 37 applies to—
a. Only investigation stage
b. Only appeal proceedings
c. Trial of cases under the POCSO Act
d. Only sentencing stage
14. Conducting trial in camera under Section 37 is—
a. Discretionary
b. Mandatory
c. Optional upon child’s request
d. Subject to police approval
15. Section 38 of the POCSO Act deals with:
a. Compensation to child
b. Assistance of interpreter or expert
c. In-camera trial
d. Recording of FIR
16. Under Section 38(1), assistance of a translator or interpreter may be taken:
a. Only during investigation
b. Only during appeal
c. While recording evidence of the child
d. At sentencing stage
17. Who may take assistance of a translator or interpreter under Section 38(1)?
a. Police officer
b. Public Prosecutor
c. Special Court
d. Child’s guardian
18. The interpreter or translator appointed under Section 38(1) must have:
a. Only legal knowledge
b. Prescribed qualifications and experience
c. Judicial experience
d. Police training
19. Section 38(2) applies when the child has:
a. Financial difficulty
b. Language barrier only
c. Mental or physical disability
d. Emotional trauma only
20. If the child has a mental disability, the Special Court may take assistance of:
a. Police psychologist
b. Medical officer only
c. Special educator or expert
d. Prosecutor
21. Assistance under Section 38(2) may also be taken from:
a. Any advocate
b. Any person familiar with child’s communication
c. Court staff
d. Social worker only
22. Who decides whether assistance under Section 38(2) is required?
a. Child’s parents
b. Investigating Officer
c. Special Court
d. Public Prosecutor
23. The expert assisting the court under Section 38(2) must have:
a. Medical degree only
b. Teaching experience only
c. Prescribed qualifications and experience
d. Judicial service experience
24. Assistance of an interpreter under Section 38 can be used when the child:
a. Refuses to testify
b. Does not understand the language used in court
c. Is hostile
d. Is minor accused
25. Assistance under Section 38 is:
a. Substantive law
b. Penal provision
c. Procedural safeguard
d. Appellate remedy
26. Section 38 helps prevent:
a. Delay in trial
b. Misinterpretation of child’s evidence
c. Bail to accused
d. Appeal
27. Section 38 applies during:
a. Investigation stage only
b. Trial stage while recording evidence
c. Appeal stage
d. Sentencing stage
28. Section 39 of the POCSO Act relates to:
a. Compensation to the child
b. Guidelines for assistance of experts
c. Appointment of Special Public Prosecutor
d. Recording of evidence
29. Under Section 39, who is responsible for preparing guidelines to assist the child?
a. Central Government
b. Supreme Court
c. State Government
d. Special Court
30. Section 39 guidelines are meant for use of:
a. Police officers only
b. Judicial officers
c. NGOs, professionals, and experts
d. Advocates only
31. Section 39 allows association of experts during which stages?
a. Investigation only
b. Trial only
c. Pre-trial and trial stages
d. Appeal stage
32. The primary objective of Section 39 is to:
a. Assist prosecution
b. Assist defence
c. Assist the child
d. Speed up conviction
33. Which of the following persons may be associated under Section 39?
a. Persons having knowledge of psychology
b. Persons having knowledge of social work
c. Persons having knowledge of child development
d. All of the above
34. Knowledge of which health aspects is recognised under Section 39?
a. Physical health only
b. Mental health only
c. Both physical and mental health
d. Emergency medicine only
35. Guidelines prepared under Section 39 are applicable:
a. Automatically without rules
b. Subject to rules framed under the Act
c. Only on court’s order
d. Only if NGOs request
36. Section 39 enables collaboration between:
a. Courts and police
b. Judiciary and legislature
c. State and child welfare professionals
d. Prosecution and defence
37. Experts associated under Section 39 may include persons with knowledge of:
a. Criminology
b. Child psychology
c. Cyber law
d. Forensic accounting
38. Section 39 does NOT provide for assistance during:
a. Pre-trial stage
b. Trial stage
c. Investigation stage
d. Appeal stage
39. The experts under Section 39 assist the child mainly during:
a. Filing of FIR
b. Investigation by police
c. Judicial proceedings
d. Sentencing of accused
40. Section 40 of the POCSO Act deals with the:
a. Appointment of Special Public Prosecutor
b. Right of child to legal assistance
c. Compensation to the child
d. Recording of evidence
41. Under Section 40, who is entitled to the assistance of a legal counsel?
a. Accused
b. Prosecutor
c. Family or guardian of the child
d. Investigating Officer
42. Section 338 of the BNSS deals with:
a. Bail
b. Public Prosecutor
c. Cognizance
d. Examination of witnesses
43. If the family or guardian cannot afford a legal counsel, who shall provide one?
a. State Government
b. Police Department
c. Legal Services Authority
d. District Magistrate
44. Section 40 strengthens which constitutional right?
a. Right to equality
b. Right against self-incrimination
c. Right to access justice
d. Right to privacy
45. The right to legal assistance under Section 40 is available during:
a. Trial only
b. Appeal only
c. Proceedings for any offence under the Act
d. Investigation only
46. The legal counsel provided under Section 40 acts:
a. As a Public Prosecutor
b. As a defence counsel
c. In addition to the Public Prosecutor
d. As a judge
47. Section 40 is an exception to which general principle?
a. Open trial
b. State-controlled prosecution
c. Presumption of innocence
d. Burden of proof
48. Section 40 ensures participation of the victim side in:
a. Adjudication
b. Prosecution process
c. Investigation process
d. Sentencing only
49. Legal Services Authority provides a lawyer under Section 40 in accordance with:
a. Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987
b. BSA
c. Juvenile Justice Act
d. BNS
50. Section 40 complements which other provision of the POCSO Act?
a. Section 28
b. Section 32
c. Section 38
d. Section 33
51. Section 41 of the POCSO Act deals with:
a. Medical examination of accused
b. Non-application of Sections 3 to 13 in certain cases
c. Reporting of offences
d. Punishment for abetment
52. Sections 3 to 13 of the POCSO Act primarily deal with:
a. Procedural safeguards
b. Medical treatment
c. Sexual offences against children
d. Appeals
53. According to Section 41, Sections 3 to 13 shall NOT apply in case of:
a. Police investigation
b. Judicial proceedings
c. Medical examination or medical treatment of a child
d. Recording of evidence
54. Section 41 protects medical professionals from liability under Sections 3 to 13 when:
a. Treatment is emergency only
b. Treatment is free of cost
c. Treatment is done with parental or guardian consent
d. Treatment is ordered by court
55. Section 41 recognises which important balance?
a. Between punishment and investigation
b. Between child protection and medical necessity
c. Between prosecution and defence
d. Between trial and appeal
56. The non-application of Sections 3 to 13 under Section 41 is:
a. Absolute in all medical cases
b. Conditional upon consent
c. Automatic without consent
d. Applicable to accused child
57. Section 41 helps prevent misuse of POCSO Act against:
a. Police officers
b. Judges
c. Medical practitioners
d. Prosecutors
58. Section 41 is a:
a. Penal provision
b. Substantive offence
c. Protective exception
d. Punishment clause
59. Section 41 would NOT apply if:
a. Medical treatment is given
b. Parental consent is present
c. Act is done with sexual intent
d. Examination is for treatment
60. Section 41 ensures compliance with which constitutional principle?
a. Right to life and health
b. Right against self-incrimination
c. Equality before law
d. Freedom of speech
61. Medical examination under Section 41 includes:
a. Only emergency care
b. Only physical examination
c. Examination for diagnosis and treatment
d. Only post-incident examination
62. Section 42 of the POCSO Act deals with:
a. Double punishment
b. Alternate punishment
c. Presumption of guilt
d. Sentencing procedure
63. Section 42 applies when an act or omission constitutes an offence under:
a. Only the POCSO Act
b. Only the BNS
c. Both the POCSO Act and other specified laws
d. Only the IT Act
64. According to Section 42, the offender shall be punished under:
a. Both the POCSO Act and BNS
b. Only under the POCSO Act
c. The law which provides greater punishment
d. The law chosen by the court
65. Which of the following BNS sections is specifically mentioned in Section 42?
a. Section 103
b. Section 75
c. Section 45
d. Section 61(2)
66. Section 199 of BNS referred in Section 42 relates to:
a. Murder
b. Disobedience of law by public servant
c. Criminal breach of trust
d. Kidnapping
67. Which of the following sexual offences under BNS is included in Section 42 of POCSO?
a. Section 62
b. Section 63
c. Section 318
d. Section 238
68. Which BNS provision dealing with insult to modesty is included in Section 42?
a. Section 356
b. Section 79
c. Section 353
d. Section 352
69. Section 67B of the IT Act deals with:
a. Cyber terrorism
b. Identity theft
c. Child pornography
d. Hacking
70. The purpose of Section 42 is to avoid:
a. Delay in trial
b. Conflict between laws
c. Double punishment for same offence
d. Lack of jurisdiction
71. Section 42 applies to:
a. Civil liability
b. Criminal offences
c. Disciplinary proceedings
d. Juvenile cases only
72. Section 42 ensures application of which principle?
a. Leniency principle
b. Beneficial interpretation
c. Principle against double jeopardy
d. Open trial principle
73. Section 42 operates when the same act constitutes an offence under:
a. Two civil laws
b. POCSO Act and BNS/IT Act
c. Only POCSO Act
d. Only IT Act
74. Section 42 is an example of:
a. Substantive offence
b. Procedural safeguard
c. Sentencing rule
d. Jurisdictional provision
75. Section 42A of the POCSO Act deals with:
a. Punishment for false complaint
b. Overriding effect of the Act
c. Special Court procedures
d. Child-friendly investigation
76. According to Section 42A, the provisions of the POCSO Act are:
a. In derogation of other laws
b. Subordinate to BNS
c. In addition to other laws
d. Applicable only if BNS is silent
77. If there is inconsistency between POCSO Act and any other law, which law will prevail?
a. BNS
b. BNSS
c. Juvenile Justice Act
d. POCSO Act
78. Section 42A gives overriding effect to POCSO Act:
a. In all situations
b. Only during investigation
c. To the extent of inconsistency
d. Only in trial stage
79. Which principle is reflected in Section 42A?
a. Beneficial interpretation
b. Rule of lenity
c. Doctrine of implied repeal
d. Overriding statutory protection
80. Which type of law is the POCSO Act considered under Section 42A?
a. General law
b. Procedural law
c. Special law
d. Temporary law
81. Section 43 of the POCSO Act relates to:
a. Trial of offences
b. Public awareness and training
c. Medical examination of child
d. Appointment of Special Public Prosecutor
82. Under Section 43, which authorities are responsible for public awareness?
a. Only Central Government
b. Only State Government
c. Central Government and State Governments
d. Judiciary
83. Section 43 mandates publicity of the Act through:
a. Only television
b. Only print media
c. Media including TV, radio and print media
d. Social media only
84. Publicity under Section 43 must be done:
a. Once in a year
b. At the time of enactment only
c. At regular intervals
d. Only during campaigns
85. The purpose of giving wide publicity under Section 43 is to make aware:
a. Only police officers
b. Only judicial officers
c. General public, children and their parents/guardians
d. Only NGOs
86. Which of the following is NOT specifically mentioned as a medium in Section 43?
a. Television
b. Radio
c. Print media
d. Internet
87. Section 43(b) emphasizes:
a. Appointment of Special Courts
b. Periodic training of officers
c. Compensation to victim
d. In-camera trial
88. Training under Section 43(b) is to be given to:
a. Only judges
b. Only doctors
c. Officers of Central and State Governments
d. Only NGOs
89. Which category is specifically included for training under Section 43(b)?
a. Teachers
b. Media persons
c. Police officers
d. Lawyers only
90. Training under Section 43 should be:
a. One-time
b. Optional
c. Periodic
d. On request only
91. Section 43 applies to:
a. Only urban areas
b. Only rural areas
c. Entire territory of India
d. Union Territories only
92. Section 43 strengthens which aspect of the POCSO framework?
a. Punitive mechanism
b. Preventive and implementation mechanism
c. Appellate procedure
d. Sentencing guidelines
93. Section 44 of the POCSO Act deals with:
a. Public awareness
b. Monitoring of implementation of the Act
c. Appointment of Special Courts
d. Child compensation
94. Which body monitors the implementation of the POCSO Act under Section 44?
a. Supreme Court
b. Ministry of Women and Child Development
c. National or State Commission for Protection of Child Rights
d. Special Court
95. The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) is constituted under:
a. POCSO Act, 2012
b. Juvenile Justice Act, 2015
c. Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005
d. BNS, 2023
96. State Commission for Protection of Child Rights is constituted under which section of the 2005 Act?
a. Section 3
b. Section 12
c. Section 16
d. Section 17
97. While inquiring into offences under the POCSO Act, the Commission shall have:
a. Powers of a Civil Court
b. Powers of a Sessions Court
c. Powers vested under the 2005 Act
d. Powers of Judicial Magistrate
98. Section 44(2) applies when the Commission is:
a. Conducting trial
b. Recording evidence
c. Inquiring into any matter relating to offence
d. Awarding compensation
99. Which report must include activities performed under Section 44?
a. Monthly report
b. Special report to Government
c. Annual report
d. Inquiry report
100. The annual report referred to in Section 44(3) is mentioned under:
a. Section 12 of 2005 Act
b. Section 15 of 2005 Act
c. Section 16 of 2005 Act
d. Section 17 of 2005 Act
101. The Commissions under Section 44 act:
a. Judicially
b. Administratively
c. Supervisory and recommendatory
d. Constitutional
102. Section 44 ensures coordination between:
a. Courts and police
b. Government and NGOs
c. POCSO Act and Child Rights Commissions
d. Media and Government
103. The Commissions under Section 44 derive legitimacy from:
a. Constitution of India
b. BNS
c. BNSS
d. Statutory enactment
104. Section 45 of the POCSO Act deals with:
a. Power of Special Court
b. Power to make rules
c. Monitoring of implementation
d. Public awareness
105.Under Section 45(1), which authority has the power to make rules?
a. State Government
b. Supreme Court
c. Central Government
d. National Commission for Protection of Child Rights
106.Rules may prescribe the manner of deleting or destroying pornographic material involving a child under:
a. Section 14
b. Section 15(1)
c. Section 19
d. Section 33
107. Reporting of pornographic material involving a child under Section 15(2) is covered under:
a. Section 45(2)(a)
b. Section 45(2)(aa)
c. Section 45(2)(b)
d. Section 45(2)(c)
108. Rules regarding qualifications and experience of translators or interpreters relate to:
a. Section 21
b. Section 19(4), Section 26(2) & (3), and Section 38
c. Section 33 only
d. Section 44 only
109. Fees payable to translators, interpreters, special educators or experts are prescribed under:
a. Section 44
b. Section 33
c. Section 45(2)(ab)
d. Section 40
110. Care, protection and emergency medical treatment of the child relate to:
a. Section 19(5)
b. Section 26
c. Section 33
d. Section 38
111. Rules regarding compensation to the child are framed under:
a. Section 45(2)(c)
b. Section 45(2)(b)
c. Section 45(1)
d. Section 45(3)
112. Compensation under the POCSO Act is provided under:
a. Section 34
b. Section 35
c. Section 33(8)
d. Section 40
113. Periodic monitoring of the Act is governed by rules under:
a. Section 45(2)(d)
b. Section 45(2)(c)
c. Section 44(2)
d. Section 38
114. Monitoring referred to in Section 45(2)(d) is linked with:
a. Section 43
b. Section 44(1)
c. Section 33
d. Section 32
115. Every rule made under Section 45 must be laid before:
a. State Legislature
b. Supreme Court
c. Both Houses of Parliament
d. Central Government
116. Rules must be laid before Parliament for a total period of:
a. 14 days
b. 21 days
c. 30 days
d. 60 days
117. If both Houses of Parliament agree to modify a rule:
a. Rule becomes void ab initio
b. Rule remains unchanged
c. Rule takes effect in modified form
d. Rule must be re-notified
118. If both Houses agree that a rule should not be made:
a. Rule remains enforceable
b. Rule is of no effect
c. Rule applies prospectively
d. Rule applies only partially
119. Modification or annulment of a rule shall be:
a. Retrospective
b. Prospective only
c. Without prejudice to acts already done
d. Subject to court approval
120. Section 45(3) reflects which type of control?
a. Judicial control
b. Executive control
c. Parliamentary control
d. Administrative control
121. The authority to make rules under Section 45 is:
a. Exclusive and discretionary
b. Delegated legislative power
c. Judicial power
d. Constitutional power
122. Section 46 of the POCSO Act deals with:
a. Power to make rules
b. Power to remove difficulties
c. Power of Special Court
d. Monitoring of implementation
123. Who is empowered to remove difficulties under Section 46?
a. State Government
b. Special Court
c. Central Government
d. Parliament
124. The power to remove difficulties arises when:
a. There is inconsistency between laws
b. Any difficulty arises in giving effect to the Act
c. Trial is delayed
d. Rules are not framed
125. The test for validity of an order under Section 46 is that it must be:
a. Beneficial to accused
b. Consistent with the Constitution only
c. Not inconsistent with the provisions of the Act
d. Approved by Parliament beforehand
126. The phrase “necessary or expedient” indicates:
a. Judicial discretion
b. Legislative discretion
c. Executive discretion
d. Absolute power
127. Orders under Section 46 can be made within:
a. One year
b. Two years
c. Three years
d. Five years
128. The two-year limitation period is calculated from:
a. Date of notification of rules
b. Date of framing of rules
c. Date of commencement of the Act
d. Date of amendment
129. After expiry of two years from commencement of the Act:
a. Orders may still be made with approval
b. Only Parliament may remove difficulties
c. No order can be made under Section 46
d. Courts may issue directions
130. Every order made under Section 46 must be laid before:
a. Supreme Court
b. Central Government
c. State Legislature
d. Both Houses of Parliament
131. Section 46(2) ensures:
a. Judicial oversight
b. Parliamentary oversight
c. Administrative control
d. Federal control
132. Section 46 is an example of:
a. Substantive criminal provision
b. Procedural safeguard
c. Delegated executive legislation
d. Penal clause
133. The power under Section 46 is:
a. Permanent
b. Unlimited
c. Time-bound
d. Judicial
134. An order under Section 46 cannot:
a. Be published in Gazette
b. Be laid before Parliament
c. Override the provisions of the Act
d. Remove difficulties
135. Orders under Section 46 are subject to:
a. Prior parliamentary approval
b. Judicial review only
c. Consistency with the Act and parliamentary laying
d. State approval
136. Power under Section 46 is exercised:
a. By making rules
b. By issuing orders
c. By passing amendments
d. By judicial interpretation
137. Which authority cannot act under Section 46?
a. Central Government
b. Parliament
c. Special Court
d. Both B and C
138. Section 46 marks the:
a. Beginning of the Act
b. Core offence provisions
c. Concluding administrative provision
d. Punishment chapter