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Delhi APO Prelims 2025 Question Paper with Answers

120 questions. The first 10 questions are free to attempt. All Delhi APO papers

  1. Question 1 · Prelims

    A sub-inspector, who operates in the jurisdiction X, has been directed with a warrant to arrest a person who has escaped to jurisdiction Y. The sub- inspector reaches jurisdiction Y but comes to know from the local police that the person to be arrested is already seated in a bus to leave the place. Which of the following is the most appropriate step that the sub-inspector may take under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?

    1. (A) He shall take the warrant for endorsement to the Executive Magistrate of Y
    2. (B) He shall take the warrant for endorsement to an officer-in- charge of a police station in Y
    3. (C) He can arrest the person directly
    4. (D) He shall inform the local police of the destination where the bus is headed

    Answer: (B) He shall take the warrant for endorsement to an officer-in- charge of a police station in Y

  2. Question 2 · Prelims

    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

  3. Question 3 · Prelims

    Which one of the following statements in the context of summary trial under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 is correct?

    1. (A) If the accused does not plead guilty, the Magistrate shall record the substance of the evidence
    2. (B) The procedure of summary trials shall be the same as the procedure of warrant-case under the BNSS
    3. (C) A Magistrate of Second Class shall have the power to summarily try an offence if it is punishable with imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year with or without fine
    4. (D) The sentence that is passed in a summary trial cannot exceed six months in case of convictions

    Answer: (A) If the accused does not plead guilty, the Magistrate shall record the substance of the evidence

  4. Question 4 · Prelims

    X, a businessman has applied to obtain a licence for operating a cinema hall in the locality. Y, the public servant who is the dealing officer, compelled the payment of one crore rupees in cash over and above the prescribed fee for the licence to be granted. X makes the payment but consequently, posts the matter in the social media. Y immediately responds by stating that X has committed an offence relating to bribing of a public servant under Section 8 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988

    1. (A) X shall be punishable, as his action is legally and ethically incorrect
    2. (B) X shall be punishable as he did not report the matter to the law enforcement authority
    3. (C) X shall not be punishable as he was compelled to make the payment
    4. (D) X shall not be punishable as he brought the matter out in public

    Answer: (B) X shall be punishable as he did not report the matter to the law enforcement authority

  5. Question 5 · Prelims

    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

  6. Question 6 · Prelims

    Consider the following statements in respect of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) under the Companies Act, 2013: 1. The CSR Committee of a company must have at least two independent Directors 2. The CSR Committee must ensure that the company undertakes the CSR policies 3. A company must give preference to the local area and areas around it where it operates for spending the amount embarked for CSR activities Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

    Answer: (C) 2 and 3 only

  7. Question 7 · Prelims

    In which one of the following judgments, did the Supreme Court decide the constitutional validity of Section 5 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002?

    1. (A) Directorate of Enforcement v. Aditya Tripathi, decided on 12 May 2023
    2. (B) Vijay Madanlal Chaudhary v. Union of India, decided on 27 July 2022
    3. (C) Manish Sisodia v. CBI, decided on 21 May 2024
    4. (D) P. Chidambaram v. Directorate of Enforcement, decided on 5 September 2019

    Answer: (B) Vijay Madanlal Chaudhary v. Union of India, decided on 27 July 2022

  8. Question 8 · Prelims

    Which one of the following statements in the context of registration of a scheme of merger or amalgamation under the Companies Act, 2013 is correct?

    1. (A) On receipt of a scheme, if the Registrar or Official Liquidator has no objections, it must be registered by the Central Government and a confirmation must be issued
    2. (B) On receipt of a scheme, if the Registrar or Official Liquidator has any objections, the same must be communicated to the Central Government within a period of fifteen days
    3. (C) After registration of a scheme, the legal proceedings by or against the transferee company pending before any Court of Law shall be continued by or against the transferor company
    4. (D) After the registration of a scheme, where the scheme provides for purchase of shares held by dissenting shareholders, such amount shall become the liability of the transferor company

    Answer: (A) On receipt of a scheme, if the Registrar or Official Liquidator has no objections, it must be registered by the Central Government and a confirmation must be issued

  9. Question 9 · Prelims

    Consider the following statements in respect of the Appellate Tribunal under the Information Technology Act, 2000: 1. The provisions of the Limitation Act, 1963, shall, as far as possible, apply to appeals made to the Appellate Tribunal 2. The Appellate Tribunal established under the Telecom Regula- tory Authority of India Act, 1997 is to be the Appellate Tribunal for the Act 3. The Appellate Tribunal shall not be bound by the procedure laid down by the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 Which of the statement given above is/are correct?

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

    Answer: (A) 1, 2 and 3

  10. Question 10 · Prelims

    Which one of the following statements regarding the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) under the Companies Act, 2013 is NOT correct?

    1. (A) The SFIO is established by the Central Government to investigate frauds relating to a company
    2. (B) The SFIO is to be headed by a person, who shall be an officer not below the rank of a Secretary to the Government of India
    3. (C) The SFIO may investigate into the affairs of a company if the Central Government feels that it is necessary in the public interest
    4. (D) On completion of the investigation, the SFIO must submit the report to the Central Government

    Answer: (B) The SFIO is to be headed by a person, who shall be an officer not below the rank of a Secretary to the Government of India