CRPC EXAM 300 ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
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This comprehensive question bank provides 300 unique, multiple-choice questions
covering the entire Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. Organized into thirteen
thematic sections, it addresses all critical areas including definitions, arrest
procedures, investigation, FIR, bail, trial processes, maintenance, public nuisance,
cognizance, charge framing, evidence, appeals, revision, and special provisions
like plea bargaining. Each question is followed by four options, the correct answer,
and a detailed legal rationale explaining the statutory basis and judicial
interpretation. This resource is ideal for law students, judicial service aspirants, and
AIBE candidates seeking structured, exam-oriented preparation with in-depth
conceptual clarity on procedural criminal law.
Section 1: Definitions and Basic Concepts (Questions 1-25)
Question 1
What is the definition of "offence" under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973?
A) Any act or omission punishable by law
B) Any act that causes harm to another person
C) Any action violating fundamental rights
D) Any conduct disturbing public order
Answer: A
Rationale: Section 2(n) of the CrPC defines "offence" as any act or omission made
punishable by any law for the time being in force. This includes offences under the
Indian Penal Code as well as under special and local laws .
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,Question 2
Under which section of the CrPC is "cognizable offence" defined?
A) Section 2(a)
B) Section 2(c)
C) Section 2(i)
D) Section 2(l)
Answer: B
Rationale: Section 2(c) of the CrPC defines a cognizable offence as one for which
a police officer may arrest without warrant. This is a fundamental classification
that determines police powers in investigation .
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Question 3
What is the definition of "non-cognizable offence" under the CrPC?
A) Offences that are non-bailable
B) Offences where police cannot arrest without warrant
C) Offences not punishable by imprisonment
D) Offences requiring court permission for investigation
Answer: B
Rationale: Section 2(l) defines non-cognizable offences as those where a police
officer has no authority to arrest without warrant. Non-cognizable offences are
considered private wrongs, and prosecution is left to be initiated by the private
person .
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Question 4
What is the definition of "complaint" under the CrPC?
A) A formal accusation made to the police about an offence
B) A written statement by the accused admitting guilt
C) An allegation made to a Magistrate regarding an offence
D) A document filed by the prosecution detailing charges
Answer: C
,Rationale: Section 2(d) defines a complaint as any allegation made orally or in
writing to a Magistrate, with a view to taking action under the Code, that some
person has committed an offence. A police report is not treated as a complaint
under this definition .
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Question 5
Under which section of the CrPC is "bailable offence" defined?
A) Section 2(a)
B) Section 2(b)
C) Section 2(c)
D) Section 2(d)
Answer: A
Rationale: Section 2(a) defines bailable offence as an offence which is shown as
bailable in the First Schedule, or which is made bailable by any other law. In
bailable offences, the accused has a right to be released on bail .
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Question 6
What does the term "investigation" include under the CrPC?
A) Only the filing of charge sheet
B) Proceedings for collection of evidence conducted by police
C) The trial of the accused
D) Only the recording of confession
Answer: B
Rationale: Section 2(h) defines investigation as including all proceedings under the
Code for collection of evidence conducted by a police officer or by any person
(other than a Magistrate) authorized by a Magistrate in this behalf .
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Question 7
Who can conduct an investigation under Section 2(h) of the CrPC?
, A) Only a police officer
B) Only a Magistrate
C) A police officer or any person authorized by Magistrate
D) Only the Sessions Court
Answer: C
Rationale: Section 2(h) specifically provides that investigation can be conducted
by a police officer or by any person (other than a Magistrate) who is authorized by
a Magistrate in this behalf. A Magistrate cannot conduct investigation himself .
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Question 8
What is the definition of "inquiry" under the CrPC?
A) Investigation conducted by police
B) Every inquiry other than trial conducted by Magistrate or Court
C) Trial of warrant cases
D) Examination of witnesses
Answer: B
Rationale: Section 2(g) defines inquiry as every inquiry, other than a trial,
conducted under the Code by a Magistrate or Court. Inquiry is a judicial
proceeding and is conducted before the framing of the charge .
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Question 9
What is the meaning of "victim" as defined in the CrPC?
A) The person who files the complaint
B) The person who has suffered loss or injury due to an offence
C) The person who witnesses the offence
D) The legal representative of the accused
Answer: B
Rationale: Section 2(wa) defines "victim" as a person who has suffered any loss or
injury caused by the offence and includes his or her guardian or legal heir. This
definition was inserted by the Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 2008 .
CORRECT ANSWERS WITH RATIONALE
LATEST UPDATE ALREADY GRADED A+
ASSURED PASS
This comprehensive question bank provides 300 unique, multiple-choice questions
covering the entire Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. Organized into thirteen
thematic sections, it addresses all critical areas including definitions, arrest
procedures, investigation, FIR, bail, trial processes, maintenance, public nuisance,
cognizance, charge framing, evidence, appeals, revision, and special provisions
like plea bargaining. Each question is followed by four options, the correct answer,
and a detailed legal rationale explaining the statutory basis and judicial
interpretation. This resource is ideal for law students, judicial service aspirants, and
AIBE candidates seeking structured, exam-oriented preparation with in-depth
conceptual clarity on procedural criminal law.
Section 1: Definitions and Basic Concepts (Questions 1-25)
Question 1
What is the definition of "offence" under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973?
A) Any act or omission punishable by law
B) Any act that causes harm to another person
C) Any action violating fundamental rights
D) Any conduct disturbing public order
Answer: A
Rationale: Section 2(n) of the CrPC defines "offence" as any act or omission made
punishable by any law for the time being in force. This includes offences under the
Indian Penal Code as well as under special and local laws .
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,Question 2
Under which section of the CrPC is "cognizable offence" defined?
A) Section 2(a)
B) Section 2(c)
C) Section 2(i)
D) Section 2(l)
Answer: B
Rationale: Section 2(c) of the CrPC defines a cognizable offence as one for which
a police officer may arrest without warrant. This is a fundamental classification
that determines police powers in investigation .
---
Question 3
What is the definition of "non-cognizable offence" under the CrPC?
A) Offences that are non-bailable
B) Offences where police cannot arrest without warrant
C) Offences not punishable by imprisonment
D) Offences requiring court permission for investigation
Answer: B
Rationale: Section 2(l) defines non-cognizable offences as those where a police
officer has no authority to arrest without warrant. Non-cognizable offences are
considered private wrongs, and prosecution is left to be initiated by the private
person .
---
Question 4
What is the definition of "complaint" under the CrPC?
A) A formal accusation made to the police about an offence
B) A written statement by the accused admitting guilt
C) An allegation made to a Magistrate regarding an offence
D) A document filed by the prosecution detailing charges
Answer: C
,Rationale: Section 2(d) defines a complaint as any allegation made orally or in
writing to a Magistrate, with a view to taking action under the Code, that some
person has committed an offence. A police report is not treated as a complaint
under this definition .
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Question 5
Under which section of the CrPC is "bailable offence" defined?
A) Section 2(a)
B) Section 2(b)
C) Section 2(c)
D) Section 2(d)
Answer: A
Rationale: Section 2(a) defines bailable offence as an offence which is shown as
bailable in the First Schedule, or which is made bailable by any other law. In
bailable offences, the accused has a right to be released on bail .
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Question 6
What does the term "investigation" include under the CrPC?
A) Only the filing of charge sheet
B) Proceedings for collection of evidence conducted by police
C) The trial of the accused
D) Only the recording of confession
Answer: B
Rationale: Section 2(h) defines investigation as including all proceedings under the
Code for collection of evidence conducted by a police officer or by any person
(other than a Magistrate) authorized by a Magistrate in this behalf .
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Question 7
Who can conduct an investigation under Section 2(h) of the CrPC?
, A) Only a police officer
B) Only a Magistrate
C) A police officer or any person authorized by Magistrate
D) Only the Sessions Court
Answer: C
Rationale: Section 2(h) specifically provides that investigation can be conducted
by a police officer or by any person (other than a Magistrate) who is authorized by
a Magistrate in this behalf. A Magistrate cannot conduct investigation himself .
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Question 8
What is the definition of "inquiry" under the CrPC?
A) Investigation conducted by police
B) Every inquiry other than trial conducted by Magistrate or Court
C) Trial of warrant cases
D) Examination of witnesses
Answer: B
Rationale: Section 2(g) defines inquiry as every inquiry, other than a trial,
conducted under the Code by a Magistrate or Court. Inquiry is a judicial
proceeding and is conducted before the framing of the charge .
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Question 9
What is the meaning of "victim" as defined in the CrPC?
A) The person who files the complaint
B) The person who has suffered loss or injury due to an offence
C) The person who witnesses the offence
D) The legal representative of the accused
Answer: B
Rationale: Section 2(wa) defines "victim" as a person who has suffered any loss or
injury caused by the offence and includes his or her guardian or legal heir. This
definition was inserted by the Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 2008 .
