Most Important BNSS MCQs for Rajasthan APO 2026, Top Questions

The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 is an essential subject for Rajasthan APO and other judiciary exams. This MCQ set covers important provisions related to court jurisdiction, sentencing powers of Magistrates and Sessions Courts, community service, imprisonment, and trial procedures.

It also focuses on police powers of arrest, warrantless arrests, and the rights of arrested persons under BNSS. Practising these exam-oriented multiple-choice questions will help aspirants strengthen their legal concepts, improve accuracy, and prepare effectively for Rajasthan APO and other law entrance and judicial service examinations.

Most Important BNSS MCQs for Rajasthan APO 2026

This set of questions covers key provisions of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, including jurisdiction of courts, sentencing powers of Magistrates and Sessions Judges, community service, and police powers of arrest. These are useful for judiciary and law exam practice. 

Q1. According to Section 21 of BNSS which of the following courts may try the cases under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023?
A. High Court
B. Court of Session
C. Any other court by which such offences are shown as triable in the First Schedule
D. All of the above

Q2. Which of the following sentences may be passed by Sessions Judge and Additional Session Judge?
A. Any sentence authorized by law
B. Any sentence authorized by law but sentence of death shall be subject to confirmation by the High Court.
C. Any sentence except a sentence of death or imprisonment of life or of imprisonment for a term exceeding ten years.
D. Any sentence except a sentence of death or imprisonment of life or of imprisonment for a term exceeding seven years.

Q3. A Chief Judicial Magistrate may pass a sentence of-
A. Imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years or of fine not exceeding five thousand rupees or of both
B. Imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years or of fine not exceeding ten thousand rupees or of both
C. Imprisonment for a term not exceeding seven years or fine of any amount or both
D. Imprisonment for a term not exceeding seven years or of fine not exceeding one lakh rupees or of both

Q4. Community service means-
A. Work which the court may order a convict to perform as a form of punishment that benefits the community for which he shall not be entitled to any remuneration.
B. Work which the court may order an accused to perform as a form of punishment that benefits the community for which he shall not be entitled to any remuneration.
C. Work which the court may order a convict to perform as a form of punishment that benefits the community for which he shall be entitled to any remuneration.
D. Work which the court may order an accused to perform as a form of punishment that benefits the community for which he shall be entitled to any remuneration.

Q5. Imprisonment in default of payment of fine can be awarded-
A. To run concurrently with substantive sentence imposed
B. In addition to the substantive sentence imposed
C. The court can condone it.
D. None of these

Q6. A Magistrate convicts an accused of theft for one year imprisonment and a fine of one thousand rupees. Maximum punishment for which accused can be sentenced to imprisonment in default of payment of fine shall be-
A. 1 year
B. 9 months
C. 3 months
D. 6 months

Q7. When a person is convicted at one trial of two or more offences, the court may sentence him for such offences, to several punishments prescribed which such court is competent to inflict and the court shall, considering ________ punishments to run consecutively:
A. punishment given for the offence
B. seriousness of offence
C. gravity of offence
D. facts and circumstances of the case

Q8. Under BNSS, police officer may arrest any person without an order from a Magistrate and without a warrant
A. Who commits a cognizable offence in the presence of a police officer
B. Who has been proclaimed as an offender either under this sanhita or by order of the state government
C. Who obstructs a police officer while in the execution of his lawful duty
D. In all the above circumstances

Q9. A police officer has reasonable suspicion that K is involved in a murder case. He may:-
A. Inform the superintendent of police
B. Inform the magistrate of that area
C. Arrest K without warrant
D. Obtain warrant from the magistrate

Q10. Which of the following police officers may arrest such a person without any warrant who is under suspicion of deserting any of the armed forces of the Union?
A. Superintendent of Police
B. Inspector of Police
C. Officer-in-charge of a Police Station
D. Any police officer

Mastering the provisions of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 is essential for success in the Rajasthan APO and other judiciary examinations. Regular practice with these important MCQs will strengthen your conceptual understanding, improve accuracy, and enhance confidence in solving legal questions. Consistent revision and mock practice will give you a competitive edge on exam day.