BNS Most Important MCQs For Haryana ADA 2026

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, has replaced the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and introduced several important reforms in India's criminal justice system. Since BNS is now the governing criminal law, questions based on its provisions are expected to feature prominently in the Haryana ADA 2026 examination. 

To help you prepare effectively, we provide the most important BNS MCQs with answers, covering frequently tested sections, recent amendments, and conceptual questions that are highly relevant for judicial and prosecution service exams. 

BNS Most Important MCQs For Haryana ADA 2026

The following multiple-choice questions are based on the latest provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023. They cover newly introduced offences, revised punishments, procedural changes, and important conceptual areas frequently asked in judicial examinations. 

1. Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Community Service is recognised as:

A. A preventive measure
B. A civil remedy
C. A distinct form of punishment
D. A parole condition

Answer:  C

2. The right of private defense extends to causing death in cases of:

A. Theft only
B. Criminal trespass
C. Acid attack
D. Defamation

Answer:  C

3. "Deceitful means" under Section 69 BNS includes:

A. False friendship
B. Giving gifts
C. Promise of promotion for sexual intercourse
D. Casual dating

Answer: C

4. Mob lynching under Section 103(2) requires at least:

A. 3 persons
B. 4 persons
C. 5 persons
D. 10 persons

Answer:  C

5. The punishment for mob lynching is:

A. Up to 10 years
B. Up to 14 years
C. Life imprisonment or death
D. Community service

Answer:  C

6. An Organised Crime Syndicate consists of:

A. Three or more persons
B. Five or more persons
C. Two or more persons
D. Ten or more persons

Answer:  C

7. A Terrorist Act resulting in death is punishable with:

A. Seven years
B. Ten years
C. Death or life imprisonment
D. Community service

Answer:  C

8. Who decides whether a case should be registered under Section 113 BNS or the UAPA?

A. DSP
B. Inspector
C. Magistrate
D. Superintendent of Police (SP)

Answer:  D

9. Under BNS, grievous hurt requires severe bodily pain for:

A. 10 days
B. 15 days
C. 20 days
D. 30 days

Answer:  B

10. Under the IPC, grievous hurt required severe bodily pain for:

A. 10 days
B. 15 days
C. 20 days
D. 30 days

Answer:  C

11. Theft of property worth less than ₹5,000 may attract community service if:

A. The accused is a juvenile
B. It is the first conviction and the property is restored
C. The victim forgives the accused
D. The accused is a woman

Answer:  B

12. Defamation under Section 356 BNS may be punished with:

A. Death
B. Only fine
C. Community service
D. Deportation

Answer: C

13. Kidnapping from lawful guardianship now applies to:

A. Male below 16 years
B. Female below 18 years
C. Any child
D. Male below 18 years only

Answer: C

14. Hit-and-run causing death without reporting is punishable with:

A. Five years
B. Seven years
C. Ten years and fine
D. Life imprisonment

Answer:  C

15. Which IPC offense has been replaced in BNS?

A. Murder
B. Theft
C. Sedition
D. Cheating

Answer:  C

16. An unlawful assembly consists of:

A. Two persons
B. Three persons
C. Four persons
D. Five or more persons

Answer:  D

17. Mere preparation to commit dacoity is punishable with:

A. Five years
B. Seven years
C. Ten years
D. Life imprisonment

Answer:  C

18. The minimum fine for organized crime resulting in death is:

A. ₹25,000
B. ₹50,000
C. ₹75,000
D. ₹1,00,000

Answer:  D

19. Consent of the victim in trafficking of persons under Section 143 BNS is:

A. Mandatory
B. Partially relevant
C. Relevant only for adults
D. Immaterial

Answer:  D

20. Attempting suicide to compel a public servant to perform or refrain from official duty is punishable with:

A. Only fine
B. Three years' imprisonment
C. Community service
D. No punishment

Answer: C