Dying Declarations — MCQs 30 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/30 Subscribe 1. A dying declaration is based on the maxim: (A) Nemo moriturus praesumitur mentire (B) Actus reus non facit reum (C) Ignorantia juris non excusat (D) Res ipsa loquiturShow All Answers 2. The maxim “Nemo moriturus praesumitur mentire” means: (A) Law excuses ignorance (B) Evidence must be written (C) A dying person will not lie (D) A witness must testifyShow All Answers 3. Dying declaration is an exception to the rule of: (A) Direct evidence (B) Documentary evidence (C) Hearsay evidence (D) Expert evidenceShow All Answers 4. The admissibility of dying declaration is explained under: (A) Section 24 Evidence Act (B) Section 32(1) Evidence Act (C) Section 45 Evidence Act (D) Section 60 Evidence ActShow All Answers 5. A dying declaration relates to: (A) Cause of death of a person (B) Property disputes (C) Marriage disputes (D) Civil contractsShow All Answers 6. Dying declaration is relevant when: (A) The person survives (B) The cause of death is in question (C) The judge demands it (D) Police orders itShow All Answers 7. Under the Indian Evidence Act, dying declaration is valid: (A) Whether death was expected or not (B) Only if death is expected (C) Only if written (D) Only if given to policeShow All Answers 8. In English law, dying declaration is valid only if: (A) The statement is written (B) The person expects death (C) The police record it (D) The judge approves itShow All Answers 9. The most important condition for dying declaration is that the person must be: (A) Rich (B) A witness (C) Educated (D) In a fit state of mindShow All Answers 10. The best form of dying declaration is: (A) Story form (B) Written by lawyer (C) Question and answer form (D) Typed documentShow All Answers 11. A dying declaration may be in: (A) Written, verbal or gestures (B) Verbal form only (C) Written form only (D) Documentary form onlyShow All Answers 12. A dying declaration by gestures is valid when: (A) Person refuses to talk (B) Person is silent (C) Person cannot speak (D) Judge orders itShow All Answers 13. If a dying person nods yes or no to questions, it may be considered: (A) Invalid evidence (B) Valid dying declaration (C) Opinion evidence (D) Documentary evidenceShow All Answers 14. A dying declaration should preferably be recorded in: (A) English language (B) Vernacular language understood by patient (C) Any foreign language (D) Latin languageShow All Answers 15. The main object of dying declaration is: (A) Provide justice when no witness exists (B) Delay trial (C) Replace judge (D) Replace police investigationShow All Answers 16. The victim giving dying declaration is usually the: (A) Exclusive eyewitness (B) Judge (C) Police officer (D) LawyerShow All Answers 17. The best person to record a dying declaration is: (A) Police officer (B) Magistrate (C) Witness (D) LawyerShow All Answers 18. If a magistrate is not available, dying declaration may be recorded by: (A) Doctor or public servant (B) Nobody (C) Only judge (D) Only police officerShow All Answers 19. A dying declaration recorded by a police officer is: (A) Always invalid (B) Always illegal (C) Always rejected (D) Not necessarily invalidShow All Answers 20. If dying declaration is not recorded by a magistrate: (A) Witness signatures are preferred (B) It becomes invalid (C) It cannot be used (D) It must be destroyedShow All Answers 21. Dying declaration may be used in: (A) Both civil and criminal cases (B) Civil cases only (C) Criminal cases only (D) Administrative cases onlyShow All Answers 22. Dying declaration is admitted because: (A) It is written evidence (B) The victim cannot testify later (C) Judge prefers it (D) Police require itShow All Answers 23. The reliability of dying declaration depends on: (A) Police opinion (B) Media reports (C) Lawyer statement (D) Trustworthiness of statementShow All Answers 24. A dying declaration must relate to: (A) Property dispute (B) Cause or circumstances of death (C) Marriage dispute (D) Contract disputeShow All Answers 25. If the person was not mentally fit, the dying declaration may be: (A) Accepted automatically (B) Mandatory proof (C) Always valid (D) RejectedShow All Answers 26. The court accepts dying declaration mainly because: (A) Law requires it (B) Witnesses support it (C) Police demand it (D) A dying person is presumed to speak truthShow All Answers 27. Dying declaration is considered: (A) Hearsay evidence (B) Direct evidence (C) Documentary evidence (D) Expert evidenceShow All Answers 28. If the dying declaration appears doubtful, the court may: (A) Accept it blindly (B) Ignore it (C) Punish witness (D) Close caseShow All Answers 29. A dying declaration recorded properly may be sufficient for: (A) Starting investigation (B) Filing complaint (C) Ending case (D) Conviction of accusedShow All Answers 30. The principle behind dying declaration is: (A) A dying person tells lies (B) Police must record statements (C) A dying person tells the truth (D) Witnesses must testifyShow All Answers