Rajasthan APO Prelims: Juvenile Justice Act 2015 MCQs for Practice

The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, is one of the important legislations for the Rajasthan APO examination. Questions are commonly asked on definitions, offence classifications, the Juvenile Justice Board, the Children's Court, landmark Supreme Court judgments, and procedural provisions under the Act.

Practising topic-wise MCQs is one of the most effective ways to revise important concepts, improve accuracy, and identify areas that require further preparation.

Rajasthan APO Juvenile Justice Act 2015 MCQs

The following MCQs are based on the important provisions, definitions, landmark judgments, and procedural aspects of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. Practice these questions to assess your understanding and strengthen your preparation for the Rajasthan APO examination.

1. Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 came into force on—

• A. 15 January 2016

• B. 1 January 2016

• C. 31 December 2015

• D. 26 January 2016

Answer: A. 15 January 2016

2. Under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, an "abandoned child" is one who has been declared abandoned by the:

• A. Juvenile Justice Board

• B. District Magistrate

• C. Child Welfare Committee

• D. Children's Court

Answer: C. Child Welfare Committee

3. Under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, which principle requires that all past records of a child should ordinarily be erased?

• A. Principle of Diversion

• B. Principle of Fresh Start

• C. Principle of Restoration

• D. Principle of Participation

Answer: B. Principle of Fresh Start

4. A person aged 17 years and another aged 19 years are alleged to have jointly committed an offence. During the inquiry, the Board determines that the alleged 19-year-old accused was incorrectly claiming juvenility and is in fact an adult. Which of the following is correct?

• A. Both accused shall continue to be tried together for the sake of judicial economy.

• B. Joint proceedings may continue only with the consent of the Board.

• C. The adult shall not be tried along with the child.

• D. Joint proceedings are permissible if the offence is heinous.

Answer: C. The adult shall not be tried along with the child.

5. Which of the following statements regarding removal of disqualification and destruction of records under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 is correct?

• A. Every child dealt with under the Act is entitled to removal of disqualification, including a child above 16 years found in conflict with law for a heinous offence by the Children's Court.

• B. The Board or Children's Court may direct destruction of conviction records after the expiry of the appeal period or such reasonable period as prescribed.

• C. Records relating to a heinous offence committed by a child must always be destroyed after the appeal period expires.

• D. Pending proceedings on the commencement of the Act must be transferred to the nearest Juvenile Justice Board.

Answer: B. The Board or Children's Court may direct destruction of conviction records after the expiry of the appeal period or such reasonable period as prescribed.

6. Under Section 2(12), a "child" means a person who has not completed the age of—

• A. 16 years

• B. 18 years

• C. 21 years

• D. 14 years

Answer: B. 18 years

7. A "child in conflict with law" means a child who is alleged or found to have committed an offence and has not completed the age of—

• A. 16 years

• B. 21 years

• C. 18 years

• D. 14 years

Answer: C. 18 years

8. Which of the following is NOT a category of offence under the JJ Act, 2015?

• A. Petty Offence

• B. Serious Offence

• C. Heinous Offence

• D. Compoundable Offence

Answer: D. Compoundable Offence

9. Under Section 2(45), "Petty Offence" means an offence for which the maximum punishment is imprisonment up to—

• A. 1 year

• B. 3 years

• C. 5 years

• D. 7 years

Answer: B. 3 years

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