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BSA · Chapter I

Preliminary — MCQs with answers

10 exam-style questions on this chapter, written from the actual legal text and tagged for UPSC, Judiciary and CLAT. Five are shown below with answers and explanations — the rest are in the free interactive drill.

Q1 · easy · BSA S.1

What is the short title of the Act as given in Section 1(1)?

  1. A.Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023✓ correct
  2. B.Indian Evidence Act, 2023
  3. C.Bharatiya Sabhyata Adhiniyam, 2023
  4. D.Evidence Code of India, 2023

Why: Section 1(1) states the short title of the Act as 'the Bharatiya Sakshya'. The year 2023 is part of the Act's title as given in the provision.

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Q2 · easy · BSA S.1

To which of the following does the Act apply according to Section 1(2)?

  1. A.Only proceedings in the Supreme Court
  2. B.All judicial proceedings in or before any Court, including Courts-martial✓ correct
  3. C.Only civil proceedings
  4. D.Only criminal trials

Why: Section 1(2) expressly provides that the Act applies to all judicial proceedings in or before any Court, including Courts-martial. The provision does not limit application to a particular class of court or to civil/criminal distinctions.

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Q3 · medium · BSA S.1

Does the Act, as per Section 1(2), apply to affidavits presented to any Court or officer?

  1. A.Yes, it applies to all affidavits presented to any Court or officer
  2. B.Yes, but only to affidavits in criminal matters
  3. C.No, it does not apply to affidavits presented to any Court or officer✓ correct
  4. D.Only to affidavits presented to Courts and not to officers

Why: Section 1(2) explicitly states that the Act does not apply to affidavits presented to any Court or officer. This is a clear exclusion in the provision.

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Q4 · medium · BSA S.1

Is a proceeding before an arbitrator covered by the Act under Section 1(2)?

  1. A.Yes, all proceedings before an arbitrator are covered
  2. B.Yes, but only if parties agree
  3. C.Yes, if the arbitrator is a retired judge
  4. D.No, proceedings before an arbitrator are not covered✓ correct

Why: Section 1(2) states that the Act does not apply to proceedings before an arbitrator, thereby excluding arbitration proceedings from its scope.

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Q5 · hard · BSA S.1

When does the Act come into force according to Section 1(3)?

  1. A.On such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint✓ correct
  2. B.Immediately upon enactment
  3. C.On a date appointed by each State Government
  4. D.On a date appointed by Parliament

Why: Section 1(3) specifies that the Act shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may appoint by notification in the Official Gazette. It does not state immediate commencement or state/Parliamental appointment.

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