Q1: 1. Who is responsible for conducting the trial in a Court of Session as per Section 225 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973?

• A) A) Judge
• B) B) Defendant
• C) C) Public Prosecutor
• D) D) Police Officer

Q2: 2. In a criminal trial before a Court of Session, the Public Prosecutor represents

• A) A) Defendant
• B) B) State
• C) C) Plaintiff
• D) D) Witness

Q3: 3. What is the primary role of the Public Prosecutor in a criminal trial as per Section 225 of the CrPC 1973?

• A) A) Defend the accused
• B) B) Represent the victim
• C) C) Present the case for the State
• D) D) Provide legal advice to the judge

Q4: 4. In a scenario where the Public Prosecutor is absent during a trial in a Court of Session, who may be appointed to represent the State?

• A) A) Defense attorney
• B) B) Magistrate
• C) C) Additional Public Prosecutor
• D) D) Court clerk

Q5: 5. When can the court appoint a Special Public Prosecutor in a criminal trial as per Section 225 of the CrPC 1973?

• A) A) Always, as a backup
• B) B) Only if the Public Prosecutor is unavailable
• C) C) Upon defendant's request
• D) D) Never, only the Public Prosecutor can represent the State

Q6: 6. Which of the following statements is true regarding the appointment of a Public Prosecutor for a trial in a Court of Session under Section 225 of the CrPC 1973?

• A) A) The defendant chooses the Public Prosecutor
• B) B) The judge appoints the Public Prosecutor
• C) C) The State appoints the Public Prosecutor
• D) D) The victim appoints the Public Prosecutor

Q7: 7. What is the significance of having a Public Prosecutor conduct the trial in a Court of Session?

• A) A) Ensures a fair trial process
• B) B) Speeds up the trial proceedings
• C) C) Protects the defendant's rights
• D) D) Allows the defendant to choose the prosecutor

Q8: 8. In the absence of a Public Prosecutor during a trial, who is responsible for ensuring that the trial proceeds smoothly?

• A) A) Defense attorney
• B) B) Court clerk
• C) C) Judge
• D) D) Witness

Q9: 9. Which of the following individuals is not authorized to conduct a trial in a Court of Session as per Section 225 of the CrPC 1973?

• A) A) Public Prosecutor
• B) B) Defense attorney
• C) C) Magistrate
• D) D) Additional Public Prosecutor

Q10: 10. What action can be taken if a Public Prosecutor fails to discharge their duties effectively during a trial?

• A) A) Dismissal of the case
• B) B) Fines imposed on the defendant
• C) C) Replacement of the Public Prosecutor
• D) D) Increased sentence for the defendant

Q11: 11. In a criminal trial before a Court of Session, the Public Prosecutor is responsible for

• A) A) Providing legal advice to the defendant
• B) B) Representing the interests of the victim
• C) C) Ensuring fair trial proceedings
• D) D) Deciding the outcome of the case

Q12: 12. What happens if the Public Prosecutor withdraws from a trial before its completion?

• A) A) The trial is suspended indefinitely
• B) B) Another Public Prosecutor is appointed
• C) C) The defendant is acquitted automatically
• D) D) The case is dismissed

Q13: 13. Which of the following best describes the relationship between the Public Prosecutor and the State in a criminal trial?

• A) A) Adversarial
• B) B) Collaborative
• C) C) Independent
• D) D) Competitive

Q14: 14. In a scenario where the defendant requests a change of Public Prosecutor during the trial, what is the usual procedure?

• A) A) The defendant's request is automatically granted
• B) B) The judge evaluates the request and decides accordingly
• C) C) The trial is adjourned until a decision is made
• D) D) The State must provide reasons for the change

Q15: 15. How does the presence of a Public Prosecutor contribute to maintaining the rule of law during a criminal trial?

• A) A) By ensuring the defendant's victory
• B) B) By representing the victim's interests
• C) C) By upholding the legal process and fairness
• D) D) By influencing the judge's decisions

Q16: 16. What measures can be taken if the Public Prosecutor is found to be biased during a trial?

• A) A) Dismissal of the case
• B) B) Replacement of the judge
• C) C) Appointment of a new Public Prosecutor
• D) D) Appeal to a higher court

Q17: 17. In a criminal trial conducted by a Public Prosecutor, who bears the burden of proof?

• A) A) Defendant
• B) B) Witness
• C) C) State
• D) D) Judge

Q18: 18. If the Public Prosecutor is unable to attend a trial due to unforeseen circumstances, what is the appropriate course of action?

• A) A) Proceed with the trial without representation
• B) B) Adjourn the trial until the Public Prosecutor is available
• C) C) Appoint a defense attorney as a temporary replacement
• D) D) Dismiss the case

Q19: 19. How does the presence of a Public Prosecutor enhance the credibility of the trial process?

• A) A) By favoring the defendant
• B) B) By ensuring a speedy trial
• C) C) By representing the State impartially
• D) D) By influencing the jury's decision

Q20: 20. What is the primary duty of the Public Prosecutor in a criminal trial as outlined in Section 225 of the CrPC 1973?

• A) A) Protecting the defendant's interests
• B) B) Seeking maximum punishment for the defendant
• C) C) Presenting the case for the State
• D) D) Negotiating a plea deal with the defendant

Q21: 21. In a criminal trial where multiple defendants are involved, how does the Public Prosecutor manage their representation?

• A) A) Each defendant must have a separate Public Prosecutor
• B) B) A single Public Prosecutor represents all defendants
• C) C) The judge appoints a defense attorney for each defendant
• D) D) The defendants choose their own prosecutor

Q22: 22. If the Public Prosecutor is found to have a conflict of interest in a case, what action should be taken?

• A) A) Dismissal of the case
• B) B) Appointment of a new Public Prosecutor
• C) C) Proceed with the trial as scheduled
• D) D) Disqualification of the defendant

Q23: 23. How does the Public Prosecutor contribute to the effective administration of justice in a criminal trial?

• A) A) By favoring the defendant's interests
• B) B) By ensuring a speedy trial process
• C) C) By advocating for harsher punishments
• D) D) By presenting evidence impartially

Q24: 24. In a situation where the Public Prosecutor is unable to continue representing the State during a trial, who has the authority to appoint a replacement?

• A) A) Defense attorney
• B) B) Judge
• C) C) Defendant
• D) D) Victim

Q25: 25. What safeguards are in place to ensure the accountability and competence of Public Prosecutors in conducting trials under Section 225 of the CrPC 1973?

• A) A) Regular performance evaluations
• B) B) Public voting for the Prosecutor
• C) C) Mandatory retirement after a certain age
• D) D) Internal disciplinary mechanisms