Q1: 1. In which section of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 is the provision regarding information in cognizable cases mentioned?

• A) A) Section 150
• B) B) Section 154
• C) C) Section 160
• D) D) Section 165

Q2: 2. What type of cases require information to be provided to the police under Section 154 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973?

• A) A) Non-cognizable cases
• B) B) Cognizable cases
• C) C) Civil cases
• D) D) Administrative cases

Q3: 3. Under Section 154, who can provide information to the police about a cognizable offense?

• A) A) Only the victim
• B) B) Only eyewitnesses
• C) C) Any person
• D) D) Only police officers

Q4: 4. Which of the following statements is true regarding the information provided under Section 154 in the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973?

• A) A) It can only be provided in writing
• B) B) It can be provided orally or in writing
• C) C) It must be provided by a lawyer
• D) D) It must be provided by the accused

Q5: 5. What action must the police take upon receiving information about a cognizable offense under Section 154?

• A) A) Ignore the information
• B) B) Register an FIR
• C) C) Inform the accused
• D) D) Seek permission from the court

Q6: 6. Which of the following is NOT a requirement for providing information under Section 154?

• A) A) Providing personal details
• B) B) Providing the time and location of the offense
• C) C) Providing evidence
• D) D) Providing the nature of the offense

Q7: 7. What is the significance of the information provided under Section 154 in the investigation process?

• A) A) It is used as evidence in court
• B) B) It helps the police decide whether to investigate
• C) C) It leads to immediate arrest of the accused
• D) D) It is not considered in the investigation

Q8: 8. Who is responsible for recording the information provided under Section 154 in the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973?

• A) A) The victim
• B) B) The police officer
• C) C) The accused
• D) D) The court

Q9: 9. What can be the consequences if false information is provided under Section 154?

• A) A) No consequences
• B) B) Fine
• C) C) Imprisonment
• D) D) Community service

Q10: 10. How soon must the information provided under Section 154 be recorded by the police?

• A) A) Within 24 hours
• B) B) Within 48 hours
• C) C) Immediately
• D) D) Within 72 hours

Q11: 11. What happens if the police refuse to register an FIR based on the information provided under Section 154?

• A) A) The case is closed
• B) B) The victim can file a private complaint
• C) C) The accused is automatically acquitted
• D) D) The police are not held accountable

Q12: 12. What factors can influence the police's decision to register an FIR based on the information provided under Section 154?

• A) A) Social status of the complainant
• B) B) Time of day
• C) C) Weather conditions
• D) D) Number of police officers available

Q13: 13. Can the police conduct a preliminary inquiry before registering an FIR based on the information provided under Section 154?

• A) A) Yes
• B) B) No
• C) C) Only if the offense is serious
• D) D) Only if the complainant is a minor

Q14: 14. What rights does the accused have once an FIR is registered based on the information provided under Section 154?

• A) A) Right to remain silent
• B) B) Right to legal representation
• C) C) Right to a speedy trial
• D) D) Right to bail

Q15: 15. How does the registration of an FIR impact the investigation process under Section 154?

• A) A) It accelerates the investigation
• B) B) It delays the investigation
• C) C) It halts the investigation
• D) D) It changes the jurisdiction of the case

Q16: 16. If a person witnesses a crime but hesitates to provide information to the police under Section 154, what could be the possible consequences?

• A) A) No consequences
• B) B) Legal action against the witness
• C) C) Increased crime rate
• D) D) Delay in justice delivery

Q17: 17. Can the police refuse to register an FIR based on the information provided under Section 154 if they believe it is false?

• A) A) Yes
• B) B) No
• C) C) Only with court permission
• D) D) Only if the accused denies the offense

Q18: 18. What role does the information provided under Section 154 play in the overall criminal justice system?

• A) A) It serves as the final verdict
• B) B) It initiates the legal process
• C) C) It replaces the need for a trial
• D) D) It absolves the accused of all charges

Q19: 19. If multiple individuals provide conflicting information about the same offense under Section 154, how should the police proceed?

• A) A) Choose the information that supports their bias
• B) B) Register separate FIRs for each version
• C) C) Ignore the information
• D) D) Conduct a thorough investigation to determine the truth

Q20: 20. Can the police conduct a search without an FIR being registered based on the information provided under Section 154?

• A) A) Yes, with court permission
• B) B) No, it is illegal
• C) C) Yes, in emergency situations
• D) D) No, only the accused's property can be searched

Q21: 21. What recourse does a person have if the police do not take action on the information provided under Section 154?

• A) A) File a civil lawsuit
• B) B) File a complaint with the local government
• C) C) Approach the media
• D) D) Seek legal advice and escalate the matter

Q22: 22. How does the provision of information under Section 154 contribute to maintaining law and order in society?

• A) A) By empowering the police to act swiftly
• B) B) By increasing paperwork for the police
• C) C) By discouraging people from reporting crimes
• D) D) By limiting police authority

Q23: 23. If the information provided under Section 154 involves a cybercrime, what specialized unit within the police department may handle the investigation?

• A) A) Traffic police
• B) B) Cybercrime unit
• C) C) Narcotics department
• D) D) Special Operations Group

Q24: 24. Can the police conduct arrests based solely on the information provided under Section 154 without further investigation?

• A) A) Yes, in all cases
• B) B) No, arrests require evidence
• C) C) Yes, only with court approval
• D) D) No, arrests require permission from the victim

Q25: 25. How does the information provided under Section 154 serve as a tool for crime prevention in society?

• A) A) By creating fear among the public
• B) B) By helping identify repeat offenders
• C) C) By increasing police workload
• D) D) By compromising victim privacy