Q1: 1. What does Section 175 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 empower the police to do?

• A) A) Issue arrest warrants
• B) B) Summon persons
• C) C) Conduct search and seizure operations
• D) D) Grant bail

Q2: 2. In a real-life scenario, if a witness refuses to cooperate with a police investigation, what action can the police take under Section 175?

• A) A) Arrest the witness
• B) B) Summon the witness to appear before them
• C) C) Close the case
• D) D) File a civil lawsuit

Q3: 3. How does Section 175 help the police in gathering evidence during an investigation?

• A) A) By allowing them to conduct wiretapping
• B) B) By enabling them to summon relevant persons for questioning
• C) C) By granting them immunity from legal action
• D) D) By providing access to confidential information

Q4: 4. Under Section 175, who can the police summon for questioning?

• A) A) Only suspects
• B) B) Only witnesses
• C) C) Both suspects and witnesses
• D) D) Only victims

Q5: 5. If a person fails to comply with a summons issued under Section 175, what legal consequences may they face?

• A) A) Immediate arrest
• B) B) Fine or imprisonment
• C) C) Community service
• D) D) Warning letter

Q6: 6. In a criminal case, what is the purpose of summoning a person under Section 175?

• A) A) To intimidate the person
• B) B) To gather information or evidence
• C) C) To provide legal advice
• D) D) To offer a plea bargain

Q7: 7. Can a person summoned under Section 175 refuse to appear before the police?

• A) A) Yes, without consequences
• B) B) Yes, but they may face legal repercussions
• C) C) No, they must appear as required
• D) D) No, but they can send a representative

Q8: 8. How does Section 175 protect the rights of individuals summoned by the police?

• A) A) By allowing them to remain silent
• B) B) By providing legal representation
• C) C) By ensuring a fair trial
• D) D) By granting immunity from prosecution

Q9: 9. What is the primary objective of summoning persons under Section 175 in a criminal investigation?

• A) A) To extract a confession
• B) B) To establish the truth
• C) C) To delay the legal process
• D) D) To avoid trial

Q10: 10. If a person summoned under Section 175 provides false information to the police, what legal action can be taken against them?

• A) A) No action can be taken
• B) B) Fine or imprisonment
• C) C) Verbal warning
• D) D) Change of summon date

Q11: 11. When can the police issue a summons under Section 175 during an investigation?

• A) A) Only at the beginning of the case
• B) B) Only after the case is closed
• C) C) At any stage of the investigation
• D) D) Only during court proceedings

Q12: 12. How does the power to summon persons under Section 175 aid the police in resolving criminal cases?

• A) A) By providing additional manpower
• B) B) By ensuring speedy trials
• C) C) By assisting in witness identification
• D) D) By facilitating evidence collection

Q13: 13. In a real-life situation, if a key witness refuses to cooperate with the police investigation, what recourse do the authorities have under Section 175?

• A) A) Drop the case
• B) B) Seek a court order to compel the witness to appear
• C) C) Arrest the witness
• D) D) Close the investigation

Q14: 14. How does the power to summon persons under Section 175 maintain transparency in criminal investigations?

• A) A) By allowing public participation
• B) B) By ensuring all relevant individuals are questioned
• C) C) By recording all witness statements in public
• D) D) By publishing investigation reports

Q15: 15. What is the significance of Section 175 in ensuring a fair and thorough investigation?

• A) A) It allows suspects to flee the country
• B) B) It empowers the police to detain anyone without evidence
• C) C) It enables the police to summon persons for questioning
• D) D) It restricts the police from questioning witnesses

Q16: 16. If a person summoned under Section 175 is unable to appear before the police due to a valid reason, what should they do?

• A) A) Ignore the summons
• B) B) Inform the police in writing about the reason for non-appearance
• C) C) Send a representative on their behalf
• D) D) Wait for a rescheduled date

Q17: 17. How does Section 175 contribute to the efficiency of police investigations?

• A) A) By limiting the number of witnesses
• B) B) By streamlining the evidence collection process
• C) C) By excluding suspects from questioning
• D) D) By conducting investigations in secret

Q18: 18. What role does the power to summon persons under Section 175 play in protecting the rights of the accused?

• A) A) It ensures their immediate arrest
• B) B) It allows them to avoid police questioning
• C) C) It provides an opportunity to present their side of the story
• D) D) It prevents them from obtaining legal counsel

Q19: 19. Can the police issue a summons under Section 175 based solely on suspicion?

• A) A) Yes, without any evidence
• B) B) No, evidence must support the summons
• C) C) Only for minor offenses
• D) D) Only with court approval

Q20: 20. How does Section 175 empower the police to handle uncooperative witnesses during an investigation?

• A) A) By imposing fines on witnesses
• B) B) By compelling witnesses to testify
• C) C) By ignoring witness statements
• D) D) By excluding witnesses from the case

Q21: 21. In a real-life scenario, if a summoned person fears for their safety, what options are available to them under Section 175?

• A) A) Request for witness protection
• B) B) Refuse to cooperate with the police
• C) C) Seek legal advice
• D) D) Change their identity

Q22: 22. How does the power to summon persons under Section 175 enhance the credibility of a police investigation?

• A) A) By allowing the police to conduct secret interrogations
• B) B) By ensuring all relevant individuals are questioned
• C) C) By excluding witnesses from the investigation
• D) D) By avoiding court proceedings

Q23: 23. If a person summoned under Section 175 provides crucial evidence to the police, what benefits may they receive?

• A) A) Monetary reward
• B) B) Legal immunity
• C) C) Witness protection
• D) D) Public recognition

Q24: 24. How does Section 175 help the police in compelling reluctant individuals to cooperate with investigations?

• A) A) By threatening legal action
• B) B) By offering monetary incentives
• C) C) By providing counseling services
• D) D) By issuing summonses

Q25: 25. If a summoned person under Section 175 refuses to answer questions during police interrogation, what steps can the authorities take?

• A) A) Forceful interrogation tactics
• B) B) File a contempt of court petition
• C) C) Arrest the person
• D) D) Seek a court order for cooperation