1. Information relating to a cognizable offence may be given to the officer in charge of a police station—
A. Only orally
B. Only in writing
C. Orally or by electronic communication
D. Only through a Magistrate
Correct Answer: C
2. When information about a cognizable offence is given orally, the police officer must—
A. Record it only if the offence occurred in his jurisdiction
B. Reduce it to writing and read it over to the informant
C. Accept it only if accompanied by evidence
D. Conduct preliminary enquiry first
Correct Answer: B
3. An FIR given electronically is treated as valid only if—
A. It is verified by two witnesses
B. It is signed by the informant within 3 days
C. It is confirmed by the Magistrate
D. It is approved by the DSP
Correct Answer: B
4. Section 173 BNSS codifies the concept of Zero FIR because—
A. FIR must be registered only where the offence occurred
B. FIR cannot be registered outside jurisdiction
C. FIR must be recorded irrespective of where the offence was committed
D. FIR can be rejected if location is unknown
Correct Answer: C
5. If the victim is a woman and reports offences under specific BNS sections (64–79, 124), the information must be recorded—
A. Only by a Magistrate
B. By any male police officer
C. By a woman police officer or woman officer
D. Only in writing
Correct Answer: C
6. When the victim is mentally or physically disabled, the FIR must be recorded—
A. At the police station only
B. At the victim’s residence or a place of their choice
C. Only before a Magistrate
D. Only after medical examination
Correct Answer: B
7. In the case of disabled victims, recording of the information must—
A. Be submitted unsigned
B. Be videographed
C. Be done secretly without outsiders
D. Not involve interpreters
Correct Answer: B
8. After recording FIR under Section 173(1), the police must give a copy to the informant—
A. Only on payment of fees
B. Within 7 days
C. Forthwith and free of cost
D. After investigation begins
Correct Answer: C
9. Preliminary enquiry under Section 173(3) applies to offences—
A. Punishable with 1–3 years
B. Punishable with 3 years or more but less than 7 years
C. Punishable with more than 7 years
D. Only non-cognizable offences
Correct Answer: B
10. If the police refuse to record an FIR, the first statutory remedy is—
A. File a writ in the High Court
B. Approach the Magistrate directly
C. Send the substance of the information to the Superintendent of Police
D. File a private complaint before Sessions Court
Correct Answer: C