Q1: 1. In which section of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 is the Police Officer’s power to require attendance of witnesses mentioned?

• A) A) Section 160
• B) B) Section 150
• C) C) Section 170
• D) D) Section 180

Q2: 2. When can a Police Officer require the attendance of witnesses?

• A) A) Only during the daytime
• B) B) Only on weekdays
• C) C) At any time during the day or night
• D) D) Only with prior permission from the court

Q3: 3. What is the purpose of Section 160 in the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973?

• A) A) To protect witnesses from testifying
• B) B) To empower Police Officers to compel witness attendance
• C) C) To limit Police Officers' investigative powers
• D) D) To delay the investigation process

Q4: 4. Can a Police Officer compel a witness to attend before him at a place outside his jurisdiction?

• A) A) Yes
• B) B) No
• C) C) Only with written consent from the witness
• D) D) Only with permission from the court

Q5: 5. Which of the following is NOT a power granted to Police Officers under Section 160?

• A) A) Power to examine witnesses
• B) B) Power to administer oaths
• C) C) Power to arrest witnesses
• D) D) Power to require attendance of witnesses

Q6: 6. What action can a Police Officer take if a witness refuses to attend before him as required under Section 160?

• A) A) Issue a warrant for the witness's arrest
• B) B) File a civil lawsuit against the witness
• C) C) Take no further action
• D) D) Seek permission from the court to compel attendance

Q7: 7. In a real-life scenario, if a witness fails to attend before the Police Officer as required under Section 160, what consequences can the witness face?

• A) A) Fine
• B) B) Arrest
• C) C) Warning
• D) D) Compensation

Q8: 8. Can a Police Officer compel a witness who resides in a different state to attend before him?

• A) A) Yes
• B) B) No
• C) C) Only with permission from the President
• D) D) Only with written consent from the witness

Q9: 9. What is the maximum duration for which a witness can be detained for failing to attend before a Police Officer under Section 160?

• A) A) 24 hours
• B) B) 48 hours
• C) C) 72 hours
• D) D) 96 hours

Q10: 10. Who is responsible for the expenses incurred in compelling a witness to attend before a Police Officer under Section 160?

• A) A) Witness
• B) B) Police Officer
• C) C) State Government
• D) D) Central Government

Q11: 11. In a case where a witness is a minor, who must consent to the witness's attendance before a Police Officer under Section 160?

• A) A) Witness
• B) B) Parents or guardians
• C) C) Police Officer
• D) D) Magistrate

Q12: 12. If a witness is unable to attend before a Police Officer due to illness or disability, what should the witness do?

• A) A) Inform the Police Officer immediately
• B) B) Submit a medical certificate to the Police Officer
• C) C) Send a representative in their place
• D) D) Ignore the summons

Q13: 13. Can a Police Officer compel a witness to provide evidence that may incriminate the witness?

• A) A) Yes
• B) B) No
• C) C) Only with permission from the court
• D) D) Only if the witness is a suspect

Q14: 14. What is the primary objective of a Police Officer requiring the attendance of witnesses under Section 160?

• A) A) To intimidate witnesses
• B) B) To assist in the investigation process
• C) C) To delay the legal proceedings
• D) D) To obstruct justice

Q15: 15. If a witness fails to attend before a Police Officer without a reasonable excuse, what can the Police Officer do?

• A) A) Issue a warning
• B) B) Issue a notice
• C) C) Proceed against the witness as per law
• D) D) Ignore the absence

Q16: 16. Can a witness be compelled to attend before a Police Officer for a non-criminal matter?

• A) A) Yes
• B) B) No
• C) C) Only with permission from the court
• D) D) Only if the witness is a government employee

Q17: 17. What is the role of a witness summoned under Section 160 in a criminal investigation?

• A) A) To provide legal advice
• B) B) To assist the Police Officer in gathering evidence
• C) C) To represent the accused
• D) D) To obstruct justice

Q18: 18. In a hypothetical scenario, if a witness refuses to attend before a Police Officer without a valid reason, what legal action can be taken against the witness?

• A) A) Fine
• B) B) Imprisonment
• C) C) Community service
• D) D) Compensation to the Police Officer

Q19: 19. Can a witness be compelled to attend before a Police Officer if the witness fears for their safety?

• A) A) Yes
• B) B) No
• C) C) Only with written consent from the witness
• D) D) Only with permission from the court

Q20: 20. What measures can a Police Officer take to ensure the safety of a witness attending before them under Section 160?

• A) A) Provide security personnel
• B) B) Conduct the examination in a public place
• C) C) Allow the witness to bring a weapon
• D) D) None of the above

Q21: 21. If a witness is a non-resident Indian (NRI), can a Police Officer compel their attendance under Section 160?

• A) A) Yes
• B) B) No
• C) C) Only with permission from the Ministry of External Affairs
• D) D) Only if the witness is a suspect

Q22: 22. What must a Police Officer do if a witness refuses to answer questions during examination under Section 160?

• A) A) Release the witness immediately
• B) B) Arrest the witness
• C) C) Warn the witness
• D) D) Seek permission from the court to compel answers

Q23: 23. Can a witness be compelled to attend before a Police Officer if the witness is of unsound mind?

• A) A) Yes
• B) B) No
• C) C) Only with written consent from the witness's guardian
• D) D) Only with permission from the court

Q24: 24. In a case where a witness is a foreign national, can a Police Officer compel their attendance under Section 160?

• A) A) Yes
• B) B) No
• C) C) Only with permission from the Ministry of Home Affairs
• D) D) Only if the witness is a victim

Q25: 25. If a witness is unable to understand the language in which the Police Officer communicates, what should the Police Officer do?

• A) A) Proceed with the examination in the same language
• B) B) Provide a translator
• C) C) Postpone the examination
• D) D) Exclude the witness's statement from the record