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Criminal law identifies offences against the state, persons and property, and explains the requirements of actus reus and mens rea for establishing liability. It also covers stages of crime, abetment, attempt, joint and common intention, general exceptions, criminal responsibility and punishments, distinguishing substantive offences from criminal procedure.
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- A. Lungs
- B. Heart
- C. Both A and B
- D. None of above
Explanation: The thorax, or chest cavity, contains both lungs and the heart, although the heart lies between the lungs in the mediastinum.
Correct answer: Both A and B- A. 23
- B. 33
- C. 43
- D. None of above
Explanation: The adult vertebral column is commonly counted as 33 vertebrae, although several fuse to form the sacrum and coccyx.
Correct answer: 33- A. Thiroid
- B. Hyoid
- C. Vertex
- D. Suture
Explanation: The hyoid is a U-shaped bone in the neck that supports the tongue and is not directly joined to another bone.
Correct answer: Hyoid- A. Cavity
- B. Open area
- C. Elongated
- D. None of above
Explanation: The thorax is the chest cavity, enclosed by the ribs, sternum and thoracic vertebrae, and it contains organs such as the heart and lungs.
Correct answer: Cavity- A. Medula oblongata
- B. Cerebellum
- C. Cerebrum
- D. None of above
Explanation: The cerebellum is called the little brain because it lies beneath the cerebrum and coordinates balance, posture and fine muscular…
Correct answer: Cerebellum- A. 2
- B. 3
- C. 4
- D. 5
Explanation: The human ear is divided into the external ear, middle ear and inner ear.
Correct answer: 3- A. Brain and hurt
- B. Brain and spleen
- C. Brain and spinal cord
- D. Brain only
Explanation: The central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord, which receive, process and transmit nerve information.
Correct answer: Brain and spinal cord- A. Epidermis
- B. Dermis
- C. Both A and B
- D. None of above
Explanation: The dermis lies beneath the outer epidermis and contains blood vessels, nerves, glands and hair follicles.
Correct answer: Dermis- A. 2
- B. 3
- C. 4
- D. 5
Explanation: Skin proper has two principal layers: the outer epidermis and the inner dermis.
Correct answer: 2- A. 200
- B. 250
- C. 300
- D. 350
Explanation: An adult human skeleton has 206 bones, which is above 200. The question uses an imprecise phrase, but option A is the intended answer.
Correct answer: 200- A. Dying declaration
- B. Any other statement
- C. The statement recorded before police
- D. All of above
Explanation: A dying deposition is recorded on oath, usually before a Magistrate and in the accused’s presence, allowing questioning or…
Correct answer: All of above- A. Dying declaration
- B. Dying deposition
- C. Both A and B
- D. None of above
Explanation: A dying deposition differs from a dying declaration because it is made on oath before a Magistrate and in circumstances permitting the…
Correct answer: Dying deposition- A. Special statement
- B. Dying report
- C. Dying declaration
- D. None of above
Explanation: A statement by a person about the circumstances or cause of injuries expected to result in death is a dying declaration.
Correct answer: Dying declaration- A. Medical report of ill person
- B. Medical report of a dead body
- C. Medical report of insanity
- D. None of above
Explanation: A post-mortem report records the medical examination of a deceased body to determine matters such as cause and manner of death.
Correct answer: Medical report of a dead body- A. Oral medical evidence
- B. Documentary medical evidence
- C. Both A and B
- D. None of above
Explanation: Certificates and reports prepared in writing by medical practitioners, including injury reports, post-mortem reports and dying…
Correct answer: Documentary medical evidence- A. One
- B. Two
- C. Three
- D. Four
Explanation: Medical evidence is commonly divided into two forms: oral evidence given by a medical witness and documentary evidence contained in…
Correct answer: Two- A. Before recording evidence
- B. After recording evidence
- C. At any time during trial
- D. None of above
Explanation: A medical practitioner should raise the insufficiency of conduct money before giving evidence, so the Court can make the necessary…
Correct answer: Before recording evidence- A. Conduct money
- B. Diet money
- C. Medical charges
- D. Commission Fee
Explanation: Conduct money is the amount paid to a witness for necessary travel and attendance expenses.
Correct answer: Conduct money- A. Magistrate
- B. Coroner
- C. Police Officer
- D. Medical Officer
Explanation: A post-mortem examination requires medical expertise, so it is conducted by a qualified Medical Officer.
Correct answer: Medical Officer- A. Corner
- B. District Magistrate
- C. Sub-Divisional Magistrate
- D. All of above
Explanation: Exhumation is a judicial process requiring an order from the competent authority, such as a magistrate or, where applicable, a coroner.
Correct answer: All of above