CrPC 1898 MCQs – Section118 (Chapter 8 PART IV)

1. Under Section 118(1) CrPC, if it is proved that keeping the peace or maintaining good behaviour requires it, the Magistrate shall—

(A) Order the person to execute a bond, with or without sureties

(B) Immediately imprison the person

(C) Release the person without conditions

(D) Refer the matter to the police

2. According to the first proviso of Section 118 CrPC, no person shall be ordered to give security that is—

(A) Approved by the police officer in charge

(B) Less than the minimum prescribed by law

(C) Different from, or of a larger amount than, or for a longer period than that specified in the order under Section 112

(D) Verified by witnesses

3. The second proviso of Section 118 CrPC states that the amount of every bond shall be—

(A) Fixed arbitrarily by the police

(B) Fixed with due regard to the circumstances of the case and shall not be excessive

(C) Equal for all persons regardless of circumstances

(D) Determined by the accused

4. Under Section 118 CrPC, if the person in respect of whom the inquiry is made is a minor—

(A) The minor must execute the bond personally

(B) The bond shall be executed only by his sureties

(C) No bond is required

(D) The minor may execute the bond jointly with guardians

5. The purpose of Section 118 CrPC is primarily to—

(A) Punish habitual offenders

(B) Refer the case to higher courts

(C) Grant bail to the accused

(D) Ensure security for keeping the peace or maintaining good behaviour