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CBI APP 2026 Question Paper with Answers

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

  1. Question 1 · Law

    A police officer, X, while investigating in a financial fraud matter, finds that one of the suspects has purchased a luxury yacht, which X believes that. the same is derived as a result of criminal activity, and is about to flee to a foreign country immediately. X immediately, with the approval of the superintendent of the police, applies to the Court for taking cognizance of the offence. Under Section 107 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, which one of the following steps the Court may take?

    1. (A) The Court may issue a notice calling upon such person to show cause within ten days, as to why an order of attachment shall not be made order
    2. (B) The Court may by an interim passed ex-parte direct attachment of the luxury yacht if it feels that a notice would defeat the object of attachment
    3. (C) The Court has to first decide whether the said property is a proceed of crime
    4. (D) The Court cannot proceed without a notice as it is against the principles of natural justice

    Answer: (B) The Court may by an interim passed ex-parte direct attachment of the luxury yacht if it feels that a notice would defeat the object of attachment

  2. Question 2 · Law

    A police officer reports to an Executive Magistrate (EM) that in the locality, there is a pond where a dispute is likely to arise between X and Y regarding the fishery rights on the same. Which one of the following steps shall NOT be taken by the EM in this case?

    1. (A) Make an order in writing requiring the parties to attend the court in person or by an advocate.
    2. (B) Ask the parties to provide written statements of their respective claims and the fact of actual possession of the pond
    3. (C) Without reference to the claims of any of the parties, peruse the statements and receive evidence
    4. (D) Ask the police officer concerned r to first provide a written statement from the parties involved

    Answer: (D) Ask the police officer concerned r to first provide a written statement from the parties involved

  3. Question 3 · Law

    Which one of the following statements regarding the power to compromise or make arrangements with creditors and members under Section 230 of Companies Act, 2013 is NOT correct?

    1. (A) Where an application is made by a company or any other person before the Tribunal, it must disclose the reduction of share capital by way of affidavit
    2. (B) Where the Tribunal orders a meeting, the notice of the same must be sent to all the creditors
    3. (C) Where the Tribunal orders a meeting, majority of persons representing two-third in value of creditors, must agree to compromise or arrangement
    4. (D) Any compromise or arrangement may include takeover offer

    Answer: (C) Where the Tribunal orders a meeting, majority of persons representing two-third in value of creditors, must agree to compromise or arrangement

  4. Question 4 · Law

    Which one of the following is NOT considered as an anti-competitive agreement under Section 3(4) of the Competition Act, 2002?

    1. (A) Resale price maintenance
    2. (B) Refusal to deal
    3. (C) Exclusive distribution agreement
    4. (D) Predatory pricing

    Answer: (D) Predatory pricing

  5. Question 5 · Law

    Consider the following statements in respect of service of summons on a firm or other association of individuals under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023: 1. Service can be effected by serving it on any partner of such association 2. It can be effected by a letter sent through registered post addressed to a partner Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    1. (A) 1 only
    2. (B) 2 only
    3. (C) Both 1 and 2
    4. (D) Neither 1 nor 2

    Answer: (C) Both 1 and 2

  6. Question 6 · Law

    Consider the following statements in respect of sweat equity shares under the Companies Act, 2013: 1. The issue of such shares must be approved by the Company by passing a resolution requiring special notice 2. The resolution to issue sweat equity shares, among other requirements, must specify the current market price of the shares 3. Where the equity shares of the company are listed on a recognised stock exchange, the sweat equity shares are to be issued according to the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956 Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

    Answer: (B) 2 only

  7. Question 7 · Law

    Which one of the following statements with respect to content of minutes of proceedings of a general meeting of Board of Directors under the Companies Act, 2013 is NOT correct?

    1. (A) It shall contain a fair and correct summary of the proceedings
    2. (B) The name of directors who have not attended the meeting must be recorded
    3. (C) The minutes shall be signed by all concerned within thirty days of its conclusion
    4. (D) The appointments made at the meetings shall be included

    Answer: (C) The minutes shall be signed by all concerned within thirty days of its conclusion

  8. Question 8 · Law

    Whoever dishonestly or fraudulently make use of an electronic signature of any other person, is punishable for which one of the following offences under the Information Technology Act, 2000 ?

    1. (A) Punishment for dishonestly receiving stolen computer resource or communication device
    2. (B) Punishment for identity theft
    3. (C) Punishment for violation of privacy
    4. (D) Punishment for cyber terrorism

    Answer: (B) Punishment for identity theft

  9. Question 9 · Law

    With regard to the performance of duties by the auditors under the Companies Act, 2013, an auditor is NOT entitled to which one of the following matters?

    1. (A) Inquire whether the transactions of a company which are represented merely by book entries are prejudicial to the interests of the company
    2. (B) Inquire whether personal expenses have been charged to revenue account
    3. (C) Provide actuarial services to the company
    4. (D) Inquire whether the loans and advances made by the company have been shown as deposits

    Answer: (C) Provide actuarial services to the company

  10. Question 10 · Law

    Under Section 85 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, when can an order for attachment of property of an absconding person be issued?

    1. (A) As soon as the information of the absconding person is received in the Court
    2. (B) Any time before a proclamation requiring the person to appear at a specific place and time has been issued by the Court
    3. (C) At any time after the warrant for arrest of the absconding person is issued by the Court
    4. (D) Any time after a proclamation requiring the person to appear at a specific place and time has been issued by the Court

    Answer: (D) Any time after a proclamation requiring the person to appear at a specific place and time has been issued by the Court