Q1: uestion 1: What is the purpose of Section 161 in the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973?

• A) A) To empower police officers to arrest suspects
• B) B) To regulate the examination of witnesses by police officers
• C) C) To provide guidelines for bail proceedings
• D) D) To define the punishment for criminal offenses

Q2: uestion 2: When can a police officer examine a person as a witness under Section 161?

• A) A) Only during daytime
• B) B) Only with a court order
• C) C) Whenever it is necessary for the investigation
• D) D) Only in the presence of a lawyer

Q3: uestion 3: What is the consequence if a person refuses to be examined by a police officer under Section 161?

• A) A) Immediate arrest
• B) B) Fine
• C) C) Contempt of court
• D) D) None of the above

Q4: uestion 4: Who is authorized to sign the statement recorded by the police under Section 161?

• A) A) The witness
• B) B) The police officer
• C) C) A magistrate
• D) D) A lawyer

Q5: uestion 5: In which language should the statement be recorded under Section 161?

• A) A) English
• B) B) Hindi
• C) C) Vernacular language understood by the witness
• D) D) Any language chosen by the police officer

Q6: uestion 6: What is the main purpose of recording statements under Section 161?

• A) A) To prove the guilt of the accused
• B) B) To create evidence for the investigation
• C) C) To intimidate witnesses
• D) D) To delay the legal process

Q7: uestion 7: Can a witness refuse to sign the statement recorded under Section 161?

• A) A) Yes, if they disagree with the contents
• B) B) No, it is mandatory to sign
• C) C) Yes, if they are a minor
• D) D) No, only the police officer can sign

Q8: uestion 8: What happens if a witness gives false information during examination under Section 161?

• A) A) Immediate arrest of the witness
• B) B) Fine for perjury
• C) C) Disregard of the statement
• D) D) All of the above

Q9: uestion 9: Who can be present during the examination of a witness under Section 161?

• A) A) Only the police officer
• B) B) Only the witness
• C) C) Any person chosen by the police officer
• D) D) No specific restrictions

Q10: uestion 10: What is the time frame within which the statement under Section 161 must be signed by the witness?

• A) A) Immediately after recording
• B) B) Within 24 hours
• C) C) Within 72 hours
• D) D) No specific time frame

Q11: uestion 11: Can a witness request a copy of the statement recorded under Section 161?

• A) A) Yes, at the time of recording
• B) B) No, it is confidential
• C) C) Yes, after the investigation is complete
• D) D) No, only the police officer can access it

Q12: uestion 12: How is the confidentiality of the statement recorded under Section 161 maintained?

• A) A) By sealing the statement in an envelope
• B) B) By sharing it with the media
• C) C) By uploading it online
• D) D) By keeping it within police records

Q13: uestion 13: Can a witness be compelled to give a statement under Section 161?

• A) A) Yes, by force if necessary
• B) B) No, it is voluntary
• C) C) Yes, only with a court order
• D) D) No, witnesses cannot be compelled

Q14: uestion 14: What is the consequence of not cooperating with the police during the examination under Section 161?

• A) A) Immediate arrest
• B) B) Fine
• C) C) Contempt of court
• D) D) Delay in the investigation

Q15: uestion 15: Who is responsible for ensuring that the statement recorded under Section 161 is accurate?

• A) A) The witness
• B) B) The police officer
• C) C) A magistrate
• D) D) The public prosecutor

Q16: uestion 16: Can a witness be cross-examined based on the statement recorded under Section 161 in court?

• A) A) Yes, only by the defense
• B) B) No, it is not admissible as evidence
• C) C) Yes, by both the prosecution and defense
• D) D) No, only the police officer can present it

Q17: uestion 17: What measures are in place to protect witnesses during the examination under Section 161?

• A) A) Witness protection program
• B) B) No specific measures
• C) C) Only police presence
• D) D) Providing security guards

Q18: uestion 18: Can a witness retract their statement given under Section 161 at a later stage?

• A) A) Yes, at any time before trial
• B) B) No, it is considered final
• C) C) Yes, only with court permission
• D) D) No, only the police can retract it

Q19: uestion 19: How can a witness challenge the contents of the statement recorded under Section 161?

• A) A) By filing a complaint with the police department
• B) B) By requesting a re-examination
• C) C) By providing additional evidence
• D) D) By giving a separate statement to the magistrate

Q20: uestion 20: What rights does a witness have during the examination under Section 161?

• A) A) Right to legal representation
• B) B) Right to remain silent
• C) C) Right to refuse to answer specific questions
• D) D) All of the above

Q21: uestion 21: Can a witness be forced to sign the statement recorded under Section 161?

• A) A) Yes, if the police officer deems it necessary
• B) B) No, it is voluntary
• C) C) Yes, through court order
• D) D) No, witness signatures are not required

Q22: uestion 22: How does the statement recorded under Section 161 contribute to the investigation process?

• A) A) It serves as the sole evidence in court
• B) B) It helps establish facts and leads for further inquiry
• C) C) It replaces the need for physical evidence
• D) D) It delays the investigation

Q23: uestion 23: Can a witness be asked leading questions during the examination under Section 161?

• A) A) Yes, to speed up the process
• B) B) No, leading questions are not allowed
• C) C) Yes, only with court approval
• D) D) No, only open-ended questions are permitted

Q24: uestion 24: What happens if a witness gives conflicting statements under Section 161?

• A) A) Both statements are considered valid
• B) B) The witness is immediately arrested
• C) C) Only the first statement is admissible
• D) D) The statements are reconciled during trial

Q25: uestion 25: How does the statement recorded under Section 161 impact the rights of the accused?

• A) A) It strengthens the defense case
• B) B) It can be used against the accused in court
• C) C) It remains confidential and cannot be shared
• D) D) It has no relevance to the accused's rights