CrPC 1898 MCQs – Section119 (Chapter 8 PART IV)

1. According to Section 119 CrPC, if it is not proved that a person needs to execute a bond to keep the peace or maintain good behaviour, the Magistrate shall—

(A) Order the person to execute a bond anyway

(B) Detain the person for an additional period

(C) Refer the case to the police for further investigation

(D) Make an entry on the record stating that it is not necessary

2. Under Section 119 CrPC, if the person is in custody only for the purposes of the inquiry and it is not necessary to execute a bond, the Magistrate shall—

(A) Continue detention for 7 more days

(B) Release the person

(C) Convert custody into imprisonment

(D) Summon additional witnesses

3. If the person informed against is not in custody and the inquiry under Section 117 shows no need for a bond, the Magistrate shall—

(A) Discharge the person

(B) Issue a warrant for arrest

(C) Require the person to provide sureties anyway

(D) Postpone the inquiry

4. The main purpose of Section 119 CrPC is to—

(A) Detain all persons pending inquiry

(B) Release or discharge a person if executing a bond is unnecessary

(C) Impose fines on habitual offenders

(D) Refer the matter to higher courts

5. Section 119 CrPC ensures that—

(A) Every person must execute a bond irrespective of necessity

(B) Minor offenders are always detained

(C) Custody is maintained only as long as required for inquiry purposes

(D) Police have full discretion over the decision