Indian Evidence Act - Practice Test

[#1126] Any question suggesting the answer which the person putting it wishes or expects to receive is called

(A) Indecent question

(B) Scandalous question

(C) Question intended to annoy

(D) Leading question

Correct Answer

(D) Leading question

[#1127] A confession by an accused can be used against a co-accused under Section 30 of Evidence Act-

(A) As hearsay evidence

(B) Only as corroborative evidence

(C) As substantive evidence

(D) None of the above

Correct Answer

(B) Only as corroborative evidence

[#1128] "Character as affecting damages" has been discussed in which one of the following sections?

(A) Section 55 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872

(B) Section 56 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872

(C) Section 57 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872

(D) Section 58 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872

Correct Answer

(A) Section 55 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872

[#1129] A' sues 'B' for a libel imputing disgraceful conduct to 'A'. 'B' affirms that the matter alleged to be libelous is true. The position and relations of the parties at the time when the libel was published may be relevant-

(A) As constituting a motive for fact in issue

(B) As conduct influenced by fact in issue

(C) As introductory to facts in issue

(D) As preparation for fact in issue

Correct Answer

(C) As introductory to facts in issue

[#1130] What essential change was made in section 154 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 vide Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2005

(A) Two statements sought to be contradicted in addition should be drawn to previous statement

(B) The party is entitled to rely on any part of the evidence of the witness to whom he has called to put any question to him, which might be put in cross-examination by the adverse party

(C) Corroborating a witness by questioning him on surrounding circumstances

(D) Former statement of witness may be proved to corroborate later testimony as to same fact

Correct Answer

(B) The party is entitled to rely on any part of the evidence of the witness to whom he has called to put any question to him, which might be put in cross-examination by the adverse party

Indian Evidence Act - Study Mode

[#1126] Any question suggesting the answer which the person putting it wishes or expects to receive is called

Correct Answer

[#1127] A confession by an accused can be used against a co-accused under Section 30 of Evidence Act-

Correct Answer

[#1128] "Character as affecting damages" has been discussed in which one of the following sections?

Correct Answer

[#1129] A' sues 'B' for a libel imputing disgraceful conduct to 'A'. 'B' affirms that the matter alleged to be libelous is true. The position and relations of the parties at the time when the libel was published may be relevant-

Correct Answer

[#1130] What essential change was made in section 154 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 vide Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2005

Correct Answer