# Bharatiya Saksha Adhiniyam ( BSA ) – MCQ for practice Source: https://lawneu.com/bharatiya-saksha-adhiniyam-bsa-mcq-for-practice/ Type: post Modified: 2024-12-21T11:02:12+00:00 ## Summary Which section of the Bharatiya Saksha Adhiniyam 2023 deals with the relevancy of facts? Answer: Section 5 When is hearsay evidence admissible according to BSA 2023? Answer: Only in specific cases Which ## Content Which section of the Bharatiya Saksha Adhiniyam 2023 deals with the relevancy of facts? Answer: Section 5 When is hearsay evidence admissible according to BSA 2023? Answer: Only in specific cases Which section of Bharatiya Saksha Adhiniyam 2023 defines “admission”? Answer: Section 17 What is considered primary evidence under BSA 2023? Answer: Original documents Choose expert opinions are covered under which section? Answer: Section 45 Which section of Bharatiya Saksha Adhiniyam 2023 addresses the presumption of documents in certain cases? Answer: Section 79 What is the effect of irrelevant evidence in BSA 2023? Answer: Must be excluded The Bharatiya Saksha Adhiniyam 2023 applies to which type of proceedings? Answer: Both civil and criminal What type of evidence is a witness’s statement in court? Answer: Testimonial What type of evidence includes items like fingerprints and DNA? Answer: Physical Which section of Bharatiya Saksha Adhiniyam 2023 relates to the burden of proof? Answer: Section 101 Which of these is an example of digital evidence? Answer: Video recording Bloodstains or weapon fragments found at a crime scene are examples of what type of evidence? Answer: Physical A signed contract used as evidence in a trial is an example of which type of evidence? Answer: Documentary What is the term for evidence that directly proves a fact without the need for inference? Answer: Direct evidence Which type of evidence requires a logical inference to prove a fact? Answer: Circumstantial A photograph of a crime scene is an example of which type of evidence? Answer: Physical Which type of witness provides specialized knowledge to assist the court? Answer: Expert witness Who is a lay witness? Answer: A non-expert observer Which type of witness testifies about their personal knowledge of facts relevant to the case? Answer: Eyewitness Choose under the Bharatiya Saksha Adhiniyam, which type of evidence is considered most relevant? Answer: Direct Which section of the Bharatiya Saksha Adhiniyam discusses the relevancy of facts related to the conduct of the parties? Answer: Section 8 Under Section 32 of the Bharatiya Saksha Adhiniyam, what type of statements are considered relevant? Answer: Statements made under the belief of impending death Which of the following is a relevant fact under Section 6 of the Bharatiya Saksha Adhiniyam? Answer: Facts related to the circumstances of the case What is the key difference between an admission and a confession? Answer: Admissions can be used against the person making them Which of the following cases is a confession considered inadmissible? Answer: When it is made under duress What is secondary evidence according to Bharatiya Saksha Adhiniyam 2023? Answer: Copies, transcripts, or reproductions Which section of Bharatiya Saksha Adhiniyam 2023 deals with primary evidence? Answer: Section 62 When is a dying declaration admissible as evidence? Answer: When the declarant dies after making it Which type of Estoppel arises from a party’s conduct or behavior? Answer: Estoppel by conduct Which section of the Bharatiya Saksha Adhiniyam, 2023 deals specifically with Estoppel? Answer: Section 115 Which section of Bharatiya Saksha Adhiniyam 2023 deals with hearsay evidence? Answer: Section 60 Why is hearsay evidence generally not admissible under Bharatiya Saksha Adhiniyam 2023? Answer: It’s considered untrustworthy Which rule is primarily followed in relation to hearsay evidence in Bharatiya Saksha Adhiniyam? Answer: The hearsay rule Which section of the Bharatiya Saksha Adhiniyam, 2023 allows the judge to ask questions to a witness at any stage? Answer: Section 165 Under Section 139, can a witness be cross-examined on their written statements? Answer: Yes, they can always be cross-examined What is the primary concept of Estoppel under the Bharatiya Saksha Adhiniyam, 2023? Answer: Preventing contradiction of statements What is the key distinction between examination-in-chief and cross-examination? Answer: One is by the same party, the other by the opposing party Which section of the Bharatiya Saksha Adhiniyam, 2023 governs examination-in-chief? Answer: Section 137 During the re-examination of a witness, the questions asked must serve what purpose? Answer: Clarify points from cross-examination What does Section 54 of the Bharatiya Saksha Adhiniyam 2023 state about the character of the accused? Answer: It cannot be used to show propensity In what context can the character of the accused be introduced according to the new act? Answer: To challenge credibility Which group do experts believe will benefit most from the new provisions of the law? Answer: Victims What is the primary aim of the Bharatiya Saksha Adhiniyam 2023? Answer: To reform Indian evidence laws Which law does the Bharatiya Saksha Adhiniyam 2023 replace? Answer: The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 Under Bharatiya Saksha Adhiniyam 2023, what is excluded under the Best Evidence Rule? Answer: Secondary evidence is excluded Choose the type of privileged communication typically excluded from evidence in legal proceedings: Answer: Spousal communication Which section of Bharatiya Saksha Adhiniyam 2023 discusses the presumption of legitimacy of a child born during wedlock? Answer: Section 112 In cases of dowry death, the Bharatiya Saksha Adhiniyam 2023 creates a presumption against whom? Answer: The accused husband and his relatives Under Bharatiya Saksha Adhiniyam, hearsay evidence is admissible if it falls under which type? Answer: Res gestae What does the presumption of fact in the Bharatiya Saksha Adhiniyam 2023 imply? Answer: Fact is assumed unless disproved What role does DNA evidence play under Bharatiya Saksha Adhiniyam 2023? Answer: Establishing the identity of individuals Who regulates the standards for DNA labs in India under the Bharatiya Saksha Adhiniyam? Answer: DNA Regulatory Board What type of digital evidence is specifically recognized by the Adhiniyam? Answer: Emails and SMS Which section of the Bharatiya Saksha Adhiniyam 2023 addresses the admissibility of digital evidence? Answer: Section 61 Can a printout of an email be considered as evidence under Bharatiya Saksha Adhiniyam 2023? Answer: Yes, with a valid Section 63 certificate What is the minimum age requirement to be a competent witness under Bharatiya Saksha Adhiniyam 2023? Answer: No specific age limit What is a significant change proposed in the Bharatiya Saksha Adhiniyam 2023 regarding evidence? Answer: Emphasis on digital evidence Can a spouse be compelled to testify against their partner under Bharatiya Saksha Adhiniyam 2023? Answer: Only in cases involving personal injury What does the Bharatiya Saksha Adhiniyam 2023 primarily govern? Answer: Admissibility of evidence in courts Which section of Bharatiya Saksha Adhiniyam 2023 deals with confessions made to police officers? Answer: Section 25 What is a dying declaration under the Bharatiya Saksha Adhiniyam 2023? Answer: A statement made by a dying person Which section of Bharatiya Saksha Adhiniyam 2023 covers dying declarations? Answer: Section 32 When is a confession admissible under Bharatiya Saksha Adhiniyam 2023? Answer: When made in the presence of a magistrate Under Section 30, when is a confession of one accused person relevant against another accused person? Answer: When both are tried jointly What is considered secondary evidence under Bharatiya Saksha Adhiniyam 2023? Answer: Copies, transcripts, or reproductions When is secondary evidence admissible according to Bharatiya Saksha Adhiniyam 2023? Answer: When primary evidence is lost or destroyed Which section of Bharatiya Saksha Adhiniyam 2023 discusses secondary evidence? Answer: Section 63 Who can record a dying declaration under Bharatiya Saksha Adhiniyam 2023? Answer: Any competent person What is the presumption of legitimacy under Bharatiya Saksha Adhiniyam 2023? Answer: A child born during wedlock is presumed legitimate What section addresses the presumption of legitimacy of a child born during wedlock? Answer: Section 112 In what situations does the burden of proof shift under Bharatiya Saksha Adhiniyam 2023? Answer: When the court decides What is the primary role of presumptions under Bharatiya Saksha Adhiniyam 2023? Answer: To assist the court when facts are unclear In cases of dowry death, what does Bharatiya Saksha Adhiniyam 2023 presume? Answer: The accused husband and his relatives are guilty What is required to rebut a presumption of fact under Bharatiya Saksha Adhiniyam 2023? Answer: Strong evidence What is the significance of Section 115 in the context of Estoppel? Answer: It prevents contradiction of statements made earlier What is a valid form of admission under Bharatiya Saksha Adhiniyam 2023? Answer: A statement acknowledging facts relevant to the case Which type of Estoppel arises from conduct or behavior? Answer: Estoppel by conduct What does the Best Evidence Rule emphasize under Bharatiya Saksha Adhiniyam 2023? Answer: Only the original document is admissible What does the hearsay rule under Bharatiya Saksha Adhiniyam 2023 state? Answer: Second-hand testimony is generally inadmissible What is the exception to the hearsay rule under Bharatiya Saksha Adhiniyam 2023? Answer: Dying declarations Which type of communication is excluded under privileged communication? Answer: Spousal communication What does Bharatiya Saksha Adhiniyam 2023 state about statements made in anticipation of death? Answer: They are admissible as dying declarations Which type of evidence is recognized as digital evidence under Bharatiya Saksha Adhiniyam 2023? Answer: Emails and SMS Who has the discretion to decide the competency of a witness under Bharatiya Saksha Adhiniyam 2023? Answer: The judge What is the primary purpose of the Bharatiya Saksha Adhiniyam 2023? Answer: To simplify and modernize the evidence law What is the minimum condition for a child to testify under Bharatiya Saksha Adhiniyam 2023? Answer: Ability to understand questions Which section governs the admissibility of expert opinions under Bharatiya Saksha Adhiniyam 2023? Answer: Section 45 Can digital evidence be admitted under Bharatiya Saksha Adhiniyam 2023? Answer: Yes, with a valid Section 63 certificate What is the rule regarding confessions caused by inducement under Bharatiya Saksha Adhiniyam 2023? Answer: They are inadmissible Note- all answers are submitted without checking, so research before relying on them. ## Public guide scope This text version summarizes the published Lawneu page and links back to the original public source.