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CBI APP 2021 Question Paper with Answers

120 questions. The first 10 questions are free to attempt. All CBI APP papers

  1. Question 1 · Law

    Identical punishment has NOT been prescribed under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 in respect of habitual commission of the offence of

    1. (A) abetment of the offence of a public servant obtaining valuable thing without consideration from the person concerned in business transacted by such public servant
    2. (B) taking gratification to influence public servant by corrupt or illegal means
    3. (C) a public servant dishonestly misappropriating any property entrusted to him as a public servant
    4. (D) taking gratification for exercise of personal influence with public servant

    Answer: (C) a public servant dishonestly misappropriating any property entrusted to him as a public servant

  2. Question 2 · Law

    Which of the following is/are the powers and functions of the Central Vigilance Commission ?\n1. Exercise superintendence over the functioning of Delhi Special Police Establishment (DSPE) in matters relating to investigation of offences committed under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988\n2. Give directions to DSPE regarding the manner to investigate cases\n3. Review the progress of investigation conducted by DSPE\nSelect the correct answer using the code given below :

    1. (A) 1 only
    2. (B) 1 and 3 only
    3. (C) 2 and 3 only
    4. (D) 1, 2 and 3

    Answer: (B) 1 and 3 only

  3. Question 3 · Law

    The Code of Criminal Procedure is a part of which of the following Lists under the Constitution of India ?

    1. (A) State List
    2. (B) Union List
    3. (C) Concurrent List
    4. (D) Both State and Union List

    Answer: (C) Concurrent List

  4. Question 4 · Law

    Birth during marriage is conclusive proof of legitimacy provided the child is born during the continuance of a valid marriage or within a specified time period after its dissolution, the mother remaining unmarried. What is that specified time period ?

    1. (A) Two hundred and forty days
    2. (B) Two hundred and seventy days
    3. (C) Two hundred and eighty days
    4. (D) Two hundred and seventy five days

    Answer: (C) Two hundred and eighty days

  5. Question 5 · Law

    When can it be said that the Public Servant has committed 'misconduct' ?\n1. When he fraudulently misappropriates for his own use any property entrusted to him\n2. When he dishonestly misappropriates for his own use any property entrusted to him\n3. When he intentionally enriches himself illicitly during the period of his office\n4. When he is in possession of pecuniary resources or property disproportionate to his known sources of income\nSelect the correct answer using the code given below :

    1. (A) 1 and 4 only
    2. (B) 2 and 3 only
    3. (C) 1 and 3 only
    4. (D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

    Answer: (D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

  6. Question 6 · Law

    Which one of the following statements regarding the Prevention of Corruption Act is NOT correct ?

    1. (A) High Court has the powers of appeal against the decisions of the special judge under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988
    2. (B) High Court has the powers of revision against the decisions of the special judge under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988
    3. (C) High Court has the powers of review against the decisions of the special judge under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988
    4. (D) The special judge for the purposes of Appeal is deemed to be a Court of Session

    Answer: (C) High Court has the powers of review against the decisions of the special judge under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988

  7. Question 7 · Law

    The Central Vigilance Commission has power to enquire into any complaint regarding corruption by :\n1. members of All-India Services serving in connection with the affairs of the Union\n2. officers of Groups A and B of Central Government\n3. all employees of Government Companies owned or controlled by Central Government\nSelect the correct answer using the code given below :

    1. (A) 1 only
    2. (B) 1 and 2
    3. (C) 3 only
    4. (D) 2 and 3

    Answer: (A) 1 only

  8. Question 8 · Law

    Which one of the following statements with regard to confession is correct ?

    1. (A) Confession made to police officers are relevant only in case of heinous offences
    2. (B) Confessions are not admissible if they are made to police officers whilst in the custody of such officers irrespective of the immediate presence of a Magistrate
    3. (C) Confessions are not admissible if they are made to a police officer whilst in custody unless it be made in the immediate presence of a Magistrate
    4. (D) Statements made in police custody are to be discarded totally

    Answer: (C) Confessions are not admissible if they are made to a police officer whilst in custody unless it be made in the immediate presence of a Magistrate

  9. Question 9 · Law

    Which one of the following statements regarding qualifications for appointing special judge under the Prevention of Corruption Act is correct ?

    1. (A) A Judicial Magistrate with three years of experience
    2. (B) 'Group A' officer with five years of experience
    3. (C) Additional Sessions Judge
    4. (D) Any lawyer who passes a competitive exam for the purposes of the appointment

    Answer: (C) Additional Sessions Judge

  10. Question 10 · Law

    Which one of the following statements about the National Commission for Backward Classes is correct ?

    1. (A) It is a statutory body amenable to writ jurisdiction of the High Courts
    2. (B) It is a Constitutional body not amenable to writ jurisdiction of the High Courts
    3. (C) It is established by the Constitution (102nd Amendment) Act, 2018 and is amenable to the jurisdiction of writ courts
    4. (D) It is an executive body amenable to the jurisdiction of all courts

    Answer: (C) It is established by the Constitution (102nd Amendment) Act, 2018 and is amenable to the jurisdiction of writ courts