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LAW-GAT Law of Evidence MCQs
Practice LAW-GAT Law of Evidence questions with answers and explanations.
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A.
A statement made only under oath
B.
A statement by an accused after conviction
C.
A statement by a person about the cause or circumstances of the person's death
D.
A medical report
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Correct Answer: C. A statement by a person about the cause or circumstances of the person's death
Explanation:
A dying declaration can be relevant when the declarant's death is in question.
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A.
It is always admissible if signed
B.
It is conclusive proof
C.
It becomes admissible after police approval
D.
It is inadmissible when the legal conditions of involuntariness are satisfied
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Correct Answer: D. It is inadmissible when the legal conditions of involuntariness are satisfied
Explanation:
Evidence law excludes confessions influenced by improper inducement, threat, or promise from a person in authority.
Choose an option to check your answer.
A.
A statement made only under oath
B.
A statement by an accused after conviction
C.
A statement by a person about the cause or circumstances of the person's death
D.
A medical report
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Correct Answer: C. A statement by a person about the cause or circumstances of the person's death
Explanation:
A dying declaration can be relevant when the declarant's death is in question.
Choose an option to check your answer.
A.
It is always admissible if signed
B.
It is conclusive proof
C.
It becomes admissible after police approval
D.
It is inadmissible when the legal conditions of involuntariness are satisfied
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Correct Answer: D. It is inadmissible when the legal conditions of involuntariness are satisfied
Explanation:
Evidence law excludes confessions influenced by improper inducement, threat, or promise from a person in authority.
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A.
Any statement by a witness
B.
A civil settlement
C.
An admission by an accused acknowledging guilt or substantially all facts constituting the offence
D.
A statement denying the charge
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Correct Answer: C. An admission by an accused acknowledging guilt or substantially all facts constituting the offence
Explanation:
A confession is a specialized form of admission in criminal law.
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A.
Every interesting fact
B.
Any fact occurring before the dispute
C.
A fact connected with a fact in issue in a manner recognized by evidence law
D.
Only documentary evidence
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Correct Answer: C. A fact connected with a fact in issue in a manner recognized by evidence law
Explanation:
Relevance is governed by legally recognized connections.
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A.
Every statement made in court
B.
A statement suggesting an inference as to a fact in issue or relevant fact, made by a legally specified person
C.
Only a confession by an accused
D.
A court's final finding
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Correct Answer: B. A statement suggesting an inference as to a fact in issue or relevant fact, made by a legally specified person
Explanation:
Admissions may be made by parties or persons connected with them as provided by law.
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A.
Every interesting fact
B.
Any fact occurring before the dispute
C.
A fact connected with a fact in issue in a manner recognized by evidence law
D.
Only documentary evidence
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Correct Answer: C. A fact connected with a fact in issue in a manner recognized by evidence law
Explanation:
Relevance is governed by legally recognized connections.
Choose an option to check your answer.
A.
Every statement made in court
B.
A statement suggesting an inference as to a fact in issue or relevant fact, made by a legally specified person
C.
Only a confession by an accused
D.
A court's final finding
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Correct Answer: B. A statement suggesting an inference as to a fact in issue or relevant fact, made by a legally specified person
Explanation:
Admissions may be made by parties or persons connected with them as provided by law.
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A.
Every interesting fact
B.
Any fact occurring before the dispute
C.
A fact connected with a fact in issue in a manner recognized by evidence law
D.
Only documentary evidence
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Correct Answer: C. A fact connected with a fact in issue in a manner recognized by evidence law
Explanation:
Relevance is governed by legally recognized connections.
Choose an option to check your answer.
A.
Every statement made in court
B.
A statement suggesting an inference as to a fact in issue or relevant fact, made by a legally specified person
C.
Only a confession by an accused
D.
A court's final finding
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Correct Answer: B. A statement suggesting an inference as to a fact in issue or relevant fact, made by a legally specified person
Explanation:
Admissions may be made by parties or persons connected with them as provided by law.
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A.
Previous judgments always bind criminal courts
B.
Every hearsay statement is admissible
C.
Only written facts are relevant
D.
Facts forming part of the same transaction may be relevant
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Correct Answer: D. Facts forming part of the same transaction may be relevant
Explanation:
Statements or events closely connected with the transaction may be admitted as part of it.
