Indian Evidence Act - Practice Test

[#1671] How many Sections and Chapters are there in the Indian Evidence Act, 1872?

(A) 167 Sections and 11 Chapters

(B) 172 Sections and 16 Chapters

(C) 160 Sections and 10 Chapters

(D) 180 Sections and 15 Chapters

Correct Answer

(A) 167 Sections and 11 Chapters

[#1672] B' is found dead having suffered injuries with a sharp weapon, 'A' while in police custody confessed to killing 'B' with the motive of stealing his motorcycle after following him from his office and having concealed the weapon of offence i.e. a knife on his roof top. 'A' gets the knife recovered before the police. In this case, under Section 27 Indian Evidence Act, the following would be admissible:

(A) Entire statement including motive of stealing the motor cycle and manner in which the murder was committed, i.e. following victim 'B' from his office, except the confession

(B) The place from which the knife was produced and the knowledge of 'A' leading to recovery of knife

(C) The fact that 'A' had murdered 'B' with the knife

(D) Nothing is admissible as the statement was made to a police officer after 'A' was arrested

Correct Answer

(B) The place from which the knife was produced and the knowledge of 'A' leading to recovery of knife

[#1673] What is provision about an 'Accomplice'?

(A) He is not a competent witness

(B) His evidence is irrelevant

(C) His evidence should be believed blindly

(D) His evidence is relevant under Section 114 and 133 of Evidence Act

Correct Answer

(D) His evidence is relevant under Section 114 and 133 of Evidence Act

[#1674] A confessional statement made before police

(A) Is admissible

(B) Is not admissible

(C) Is admissible only if it relates to a fact discovered in consequence of it

(D) Is admissible if it is made on oath in writing

Correct Answer

(B) Is not admissible

[#1675] Which one of the following statements is correct? The protection of professional communication as provided under Indian Evidence Act, 1872, in section 126 to 129 is available only

(A) For engaging an advocate to plead his case

(B) For disclosing communication to advocate or his colleagues

(C) Before commission of the offence or illegal acts

(D) After commission of the crime or illegal acts

Correct Answer

(D) After commission of the crime or illegal acts

Indian Evidence Act - Study Mode

[#1671] How many Sections and Chapters are there in the Indian Evidence Act, 1872?

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[#1673] What is provision about an 'Accomplice'?

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[#1674] A confessional statement made before police

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[#1675] Which one of the following statements is correct? The protection of professional communication as provided under Indian Evidence Act, 1872, in section 126 to 129 is available only

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