Q1: 1. What is the purpose of Section 155 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872?

• A) A) To establish the credibility of a witness
• B) B) To impeach the credit of a witness
• C) C) To discourage witnesses from testifying
• D) D) To speed up court proceedings

Q2: 2. In which situation can the credit of a witness be impeached under Section 155?

• A) A) If the witness is a family member of the accused
• B) B) If the witness is a minor
• C) C) If the witness has been convicted of a crime
• D) D) If the witness is well-educated

Q3: 3. How can a witness's character be attacked under Section 155?

• A) A) By providing evidence of their good reputation
• B) B) By presenting proof of their honesty
• C) C) By showing evidence of their bad reputation
• D) D) By highlighting their professional achievements

Q4: 4. What is the significance of impeaching the credit of a witness in a court case?

• A) A) It helps in establishing the innocence of the accused
• B) B) It can lead to the dismissal of the case
• C) C) It affects the credibility of the witness's testimony
• D) D) It speeds up the trial process

Q5: 5. Which of the following is NOT a method of impeaching the credit of a witness under Section 155?

• A) A) Cross-examination
• B) B) Providing evidence of previous inconsistent statements
• C) C) Introducing the witness's academic qualifications
• D) D) Proving bias or interest

Q6: 6. In a real-life scenario, if a witness has a history of giving contradictory statements in different court cases, how can their credit be impeached?

• A) A) By presenting evidence of their good reputation
• B) B) By pointing out the inconsistencies during cross-examination
• C) C) By highlighting their professional achievements
• D) D) By proving bias or interest

Q7: 7. If a witness has a financial interest in the outcome of the case, how can their credibility be challenged under Section 155?

• A) A) By providing evidence of their honesty
• B) B) By proving bias or interest
• C) C) By highlighting their professional achievements
• D) D) By presenting evidence of their good reputation

Q8: 8. How does the process of impeaching the credit of a witness contribute to the fairness of a trial?

• A) A) By making the witness feel uncomfortable
• B) B) By ensuring that only reliable testimony is considered
• C) C) By speeding up the court proceedings
• D) D) By intimidating the witness

Q9: 9. In a court case, if a witness is found to have a criminal record, how can their credibility be questioned?

• A) A) By providing evidence of their good reputation
• B) B) By pointing out the inconsistencies during cross-examination
• C) C) By introducing the witness's academic qualifications
• D) D) By showing evidence of their bad reputation

Q10: 10. Which of the following is NOT a valid reason for impeaching the credit of a witness under Section 155?

• A) A) Previous conviction for a crime
• B) B) Interest in the outcome of the case
• C) C) Lack of formal education
• D) D) Bias towards a party in the case

Q11: 11. In a situation where a witness has a personal grudge against the accused, how can their credibility be challenged?

• A) A) By proving bias or interest
• B) B) By providing evidence of their honesty
• C) C) By highlighting their professional achievements
• D) D) By presenting evidence of their good reputation

Q12: 12. If a witness is known to have made contradictory statements during the investigation and trial, how can their credit be impeached?

• A) A) By presenting evidence of their good reputation
• B) B) By pointing out the inconsistencies during cross-examination
• C) C) By highlighting their professional achievements
• D) D) By proving bias or interest

Q13: 13. What impact does impeaching the credit of a witness have on the overall outcome of a court case?

• A) A) It guarantees a conviction
• B) B) It may lead to the dismissal of the case
• C) C) It prolongs the trial process
• D) D) It ensures a fair and just verdict

Q14: 14. If a witness has a close relationship with the accused, how can their credibility be questioned under Section 155?

• A) A) By proving bias or interest
• B) B) By providing evidence of their honesty
• C) C) By introducing the witness's academic qualifications
• D) D) By showing evidence of their bad reputation

Q15: 15. What role does cross-examination play in impeaching the credit of a witness under Section 155?

• A) A) It verifies the witness's statements
• B) B) It highlights the witness's honesty
• C) C) It challenges the credibility of the witness
• D) D) It speeds up the trial process

Q16: 16. If a witness has a financial stake in the outcome of the case, how does this affect their credibility in court?

• A) A) It enhances their credibility
• B) B) It raises doubts about their testimony
• C) C) It is irrelevant to their credibility
• D) D) It guarantees a fair trial

Q17: 17. When can a witness be considered biased under Section 155 of the Indian Evidence Act?

• A) A) If they have a personal interest in the case
• B) B) If they are a professional witness
• C) C) If they have a strong academic background
• D) D) If they have no prior experience in court

Q18: 18. How can a witness's previous conduct be used to impeach their credit in court?

• A) A) By introducing their academic qualifications
• B) B) By pointing out inconsistencies during cross-examination
• C) C) By providing evidence of their good reputation
• D) D) By showing evidence of their bad reputation

Q19: 19. In a scenario where a witness has a history of changing their statements to favor different parties, how can their credibility be challenged?

• A) A) By proving bias or interest
• B) B) By highlighting their professional achievements
• C) C) By presenting evidence of their good reputation
• D) D) By pointing out the inconsistencies during cross-examination

Q20: 20. If a witness has been found to lie under oath in a previous case, how can their credibility be impeached in a new trial?

• A) A) By providing evidence of their honesty
• B) B) By proving bias or interest
• C) C) By showing evidence of their bad reputation
• D) D) By introducing the witness's academic qualifications

Q21: 21. What is the main objective of impeaching the credit of a witness in a legal proceeding?

• A) A) To intimidate the witness
• B) B) To speed up the trial process
• C) C) To ensure the truthfulness of their testimony
• D) D) To avoid cross-examination

Q22: 22. In a case where a witness has a personal relationship with the accused, how can their credibility be questioned?

• A) A) By proving bias or interest
• B) B) By presenting evidence of their good reputation
• C) C) By highlighting their professional achievements
• D) D) By providing evidence of their honesty

Q23: 23. How can a witness's demeanor in court impact their credibility under Section 155?

• A) A) It has no effect on their credibility
• B) B) It can enhance their credibility
• C) C) It raises doubts about their testimony
• D) D) It guarantees a fair trial

Q24: 24. If a witness has a history of making false accusations against others, how can their credit be impeached in court?

• A) A) By presenting evidence of their good reputation
• B) B) By proving bias or interest
• C) C) By introducing the witness's academic qualifications
• D) D) By showing evidence of their bad reputation

Q25: 25. In a situation where a witness has a personal vendetta against the accused, how can their credibility be challenged in court?

• A) A) By proving bias or interest
• B) B) By providing evidence of their honesty
• C) C) By highlighting their professional achievements
• D) D) By presenting evidence of their good reputation