judiciary and Law MCQs
This section contains important Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) related to Judiciary, Constitution, Legal System, Pakistan Penal Code (PPC), Civil & Criminal Law, Evidence Act, CrPC, and other law-related topics. These MCQs are very useful for competitive exams such as PPSC, FPSC, SPSC, KPPSC, BPSC, NTS, CSS, PMS, Judiciary exams, and other recruitment tests.
By practicing these MCQs, candidates can strengthen their knowledge of:
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A.
Company or association
B.
Body of persons
C.
Both (a) and (b)
D.
None of These
Correct answer is:
C. Both (a) and (b)
Explanation:
PPC includes both individuals and corporate entities as 'persons'.
Pakistan Penal Code Act 1860 MCQs
A.
Self defence
B.
National defence
C.
Public defence
D.
None of These
Correct answer is:
A. Self defence
Explanation:
An aggressor cannot claim the right of private defence under PPC.
Pakistan Penal Code Act 1860 MCQs
A.
Customary law
B.
Procedural law
C.
Penal law
D.
None of These
Correct answer is:
C. Penal law
Explanation:
It is a penal law as it defines crimes and their punishments.
Pakistan Penal Code Act 1860 MCQs
A.
Male
B.
Female
C.
Both male and female
D.
None of These
Correct answer is:
C. Both male and female
Explanation:
PPC defines gender as including both male and female.
Pakistan Penal Code Act 1860 MCQs
A.
Right of private defence
B.
No right of private defence
C.
Right of defence of property
D.
None of These
Correct answer is:
B. No right of private defence
Explanation:
Section 99 specifies situations where no right of private defence exists.
Pakistan Penal Code Act 1860 MCQs
A.
Throughout Pakistan
B.
Whole Pakistan including Kashmir
C.
To specific areas of Pakistan
D.
None of These
Correct answer is:
A. Throughout Pakistan
Explanation:
The PPC extends to the whole of Pakistan.
Pakistan Penal Code Act 1860 MCQs
A.
Mutual interest
B.
Common interest
C.
Common motives
D.
None of These
Correct answer is:
C. Common motives
Explanation:
Common intention refers to when two or more persons act with the same motive or design.
Pakistan Penal Code Act 1860 MCQs
A.
Right of defence of other person
B.
Right of private defence
C.
Right of private defence of property
D.
None of These
Correct answer is:
C. Right of private defence of property
Explanation:
Section 105 defines right of private defence of property.
Pakistan Penal Code Act 1860 MCQs
A.
Be tried in Pakistan
B.
Not be tried in Pakistan
C.
Be punished under Pakistan Penal Code and can be tried in Pakistan
D.
None of These
Correct answer is:
C. Be punished under Pakistan Penal Code and can be tried in Pakistan
Explanation:
Foreigners committing crimes in Pakistan fall under the PPC.
Pakistan Penal Code Act 1860 MCQs
A.
An act of ones own privilege
B.
An act upon some ones instigation
C.
An act upon dictation
D.
None of These
Correct answer is:
A. An act of ones own privilege
Explanation:
Voluntarily means doing an act by one’s own free will.
Pakistan Penal Code Act 1860 MCQs
A.
Aggression
B.
Instigation
C.
Abetment
D.
None of These
Correct answer is:
C. Abetment
Explanation:
Section 107 PPC defines abetment of a thing.
Pakistan Penal Code Act 1860 MCQs
A.
Not be convicted in Pakistan
B.
Be convicted in Pakistan at Islamabad
C.
Be tried and convicted for murder in any place in Pakistan wherever he may be found
D.
None of These
Correct answer is:
C. Be tried and convicted for murder in any place in Pakistan wherever he may be found
Explanation:
Pakistani citizens committing offences abroad can be tried under PPC.
Pakistan Penal Code Act 1860 MCQs
A.
One half of maximum punishment
B.
One third of maximum punishment
C.
One fourth of maximum punishment
D.
None of These
Correct answer is:
C. One fourth of maximum punishment
Explanation:
The term of imprisonment in default of fine cannot exceed one-fourth of the maximum punishment.
Pakistan Penal Code Act 1860 MCQs
A.
Abetment
B.
Solicitation
C.
Participation
D.
None of These
Correct answer is:
A. Abetment
Explanation:
Instigation to commit an offence is called abetment under Section 107 PPC.
Pakistan Penal Code Act 1860 MCQs
A.
Constructive intention
B.
Actual intention
C.
Common intention
D.
None of These
Correct answer is:
B. Actual intention
Explanation:
Mens rea is a Latin term meaning "guilty mind" or actual intention.
Pakistan Penal Code Act 1860 MCQs
A.
Arsh
B.
Daman
C.
Both (a) and (b)
D.
None of These
Correct answer is:
C. Both (a) and (b)
Explanation:
Under PPC, compensation may be in the form of Arsh or Daman.
Pakistan Penal Code Act 1860 MCQs
A.
Not guilty of abetting B to commit murder
B.
Guilty of abetting B to commit murder
C.
Both
D.
None of These
Correct answer is:
B. Guilty of abetting B to commit murder
Explanation:
Even if B refuses, A’s instigation makes him guilty of abetment.
Pakistan Penal Code Act 1860 MCQs
A.
Company or association
B.
Body of persons
C.
Both (a) and (b)
D.
None of These
Correct answer is:
C. Both (a) and (b)
Explanation:
PPC includes both individuals and corporate entities as 'persons'.
Pakistan Penal Code Act 1860 MCQs
A.
Independent
B.
Dependant
C.
Fixed
D.
None of These
Correct answer is:
A. Independent
Explanation:
Both Arsh and Daman are independent punishments recognized in PPC.
Pakistan Penal Code Act 1860 MCQs
A.
Liable to the same punishment as B
B.
Not liable to any kind of punishment
C.
both
D.
None of These
Correct answer is:
A. Liable to the same punishment as B
Explanation:
An abettor is liable to the same punishment as the principal offender.
Pakistan Penal Code Act 1860 MCQs
A.
Male
B.
Female
C.
Both male and female
D.
None of These
Correct answer is:
C. Both male and female
Explanation:
PPC defines gender as including both male and female.
Pakistan Penal Code Act 1860 MCQs
A.
5 kinds
B.
10 kinds
C.
15 kinds
D.
None of These
Correct answer is:
B. 10 kinds
Explanation:
Section 53 of PPC specifies 10 different kinds of punishments.
Pakistan Penal Code Act 1860 MCQs
A.
Criminal conspiracy
B.
Common intention
C.
Criminal instigation
D.
None of These
Correct answer is:
A. Criminal conspiracy
Explanation:
Section 120A defines criminal conspiracy.
Pakistan Penal Code Act 1860 MCQs