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Direct and indirect evidence — MCQs

1. Evidence that directly proves a fact without inference is called:

(A) Circumstantial evidence


(B) Indirect evidence


(C) Documentary evidence


(D) Direct evidence




2. Direct evidence proves a fact:

(A) Through logical assumption


(B) Without inference or deduction


(C) Through probability


(D) Through speculation




3. Testimony of a witness who saw the crime occur is:

(A) Circumstantial evidence


(B) Direct evidence


(C) Indirect evidence


(D) Documentary evidence




4. Indirect evidence is also known as:

(A) Documentary evidence


(B) Physical evidence


(C) Oral evidence


(D) Circumstantial evidence




5. Indirect evidence requires:

(A) No reasoning


(B) Direct observation


(C) Logical inference or deduction


(D) Written proof




6. If a witness heard a gunshot and saw a suspect running from the crime scene, it is:

(A) Direct evidence


(B) Documentary evidence


(C) Primary evidence


(D) Circumstantial evidence




7. Fingerprints found on a murder weapon are considered:

(A) Direct evidence


(B) Oral evidence


(C) Circumstantial evidence


(D) Documentary evidence




8. Evidence that requires reasoning to connect it with a fact in issue is:

(A) Circumstantial evidence


(B) Direct evidence


(C) Documentary evidence


(D) Real evidence




9. The judge who evaluates evidence and draws conclusions is known as:

(A) Prosecutor


(B) Investigator


(C) Trier of fact


(D) Witness




10. A witness stating that he saw B shoot A is:

(A) Direct evidence


(B) Circumstantial evidence


(C) Indirect evidence


(D) Hearsay evidence




11. The reliability of evidence is determined by:

(A) Police officer


(B) Witness


(C) Judge


(D) Accused




12. Physical objects shown in court that directly prove a fact are:

(A) Secondary evidence


(B) Hearsay evidence


(C) Direct evidence


(D) Opinion evidence




13. A bullet recovered from the victim proving the weapon used is:

(A) Indirect evidence


(B) Oral evidence


(C) Documentary evidence


(D) Direct evidence




14. Evidence suggesting that the accused held the weapon but not proving the act directly is:

(A) Direct evidence


(B) Circumstantial evidence


(C) Documentary evidence


(D) Oral evidence




15. Circumstantial evidence helps to:

(A) Prove facts without reasoning


(B) Make logical conclusions about events


(C) Replace witnesses


(D) Replace documentary evidence




16. Evidence collection in criminal investigation helps to:

(A) Destroy proof


(B) Strengthen prosecution case


(C) Delay trials


(D) Protect criminals




17. Evidence connecting a suspect with a crime through inference is:

(A) Circumstantial evidence


(B) Direct evidence


(C) Oral evidence


(D) Documentary evidence




18. Witness testimony can be challenged through:

(A) Examination


(B) Documentation


(C) Cross-examination


(D) Registration




19. Forensic evidence like fingerprints is an example of:

(A) Direct evidence


(B) Circumstantial evidence


(C) Documentary evidence


(D) Oral evidence




20. Proper collection and preservation of evidence helps the judge to:

(A) Ignore facts


(B) Deliver an informed verdict


(C) Delay the case


(D) Dismiss witnesses




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