1831. In which state was first open-air camp or jail set up in India?
A. assam
B. gujarat
C. madhya pradesh
D. uttar pradesh
✅ The correct answer is option D.
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1832. In India, what punishment can be awarded to those below eighteen years of age and found guilty of homicide?
A. detention for three years
B. imprisonment of ten years
C. life imprisonment
D. death penalty
✅ The correct answer is option A.
1833. Among the following experts, which person visited India in early1950’s, to study the Indian prisoners?
A. e.h. sutherland
B. j.j. panakhal
C. marwin wolfgang
D. walter c. reckless
✅ The correct answer is option D.
1834. According to the Indian Penal Code, how many types of Punishments can be awarded to an offender?
A. 3
B. 5
C. 7
D. 6
✅ The correct answer is option B.
1835. Central Jails are mainly meant for
A. children in conflict with law
B. political detenue
C. convict prisoners
D. under trial prisoners
✅ The correct answer is option C.
1836. Which is the administrative authority controlling the Child Welfare Committee?
A. police department
B. judicial department
C. social welfare department
D. prosecution department
✅ The correct answer is option C.
1837. Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?
A. special home – for children in need of care &protection
B. children’s home – for children in need of care and protection
C. juvenile justice board – for children in need of care and protection
D. child welfare committee – for children in conflict with law
✅ The correct answer is option B.
1838. The spirit of parole or pre-mature release is ________. (i) Reformation and Rehabilitation (ii) Saving for public exchequer (iii) Utilization of family and community resources (iv) Concession to the wrong-doer Find the correct combination using the codes given below:
A. (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct.
B. (i) & (iii) are correct.
C. (i), (ii) & (iv) are correct.
D. (i) and (ii) are correct.
✅ The correct answer is option A.
1839. Under the probation of Offender Act pre-sentence report is _______.
A. mandatory
B. optional
C. preferable
D. not necessary
✅ The correct answer is option C.
1840. Author of the book, ‘Essay on Crimes and Punishment’, is ______.
A. cesare lombroso
B. cesare beccaria
C. t. sellin
D. e.h. sutherland
✅ The correct answer is option B.