Question 1

Author of the book, 'Essay on Crimes and Punishment', is ______.

Accepted Answer

Cesare Beccaria is the author of the book 'Essay on Crimes and Punishment', which was published in 1764 and is considered a foundational work in the field of criminology.

Question 2

Under the probation of Offender Act pre-sentence report is _______.

Accepted Answer

C

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A

Question 4

Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?

Accepted Answer

Children's homes are specifically designed for children in need of care and protection, providing them with a safe and supportive environment.

Question 5

Which is the administrative authority controlling the Child Welfare Committee?

Accepted Answer

The Child Welfare Committee operates under the jurisdiction of the social welfare department, which is responsible for overseeing and implementing policies and programs related to child welfare and protection.

Question 6

Central Jails are mainly meant for

Accepted Answer

Central Jails are primarily designed to house convict prisoners who are serving long-term sentences.

Question 7

According to the Indian Penal Code, how many types of Punishments can be awarded to an offender?

Accepted Answer

The Indian Penal Code specifies five types of punishments: death, imprisonment for life, imprisonment (rigorous or simple), forfeiture of property, and fine.

Question 8

Among the following experts, which person visited India in early1950's, to study the Indian prisoners?

Accepted Answer

Walter C. Reckless visited India in the early 1950s to study Indian prisoners.

Question 9

The first regular open prison in India was established in

Accepted Answer

The answer of The first regular open prison in India...

Question 10

A model of criminal punishment that encourages rehabilitation via the use of general and relatively unspecified surface is known as

Accepted Answer

Indeterminate sentencing is a model of criminal punishment that focuses on the rehabilitation of the offender. It allows for a range of potential release dates set by a parole board or other authority, rather than a fixed period of incarceration. This approach is based on the belief that the time necessary for rehabilitation can vary among individuals.

Question 11

Who first introduced probation service for offenders?

Accepted Answer

John Augustus, a Boston bootmaker, is recognized as the "Father of Probation" for initiating the practice in 1841 when he persuaded a judge to give him custody of a convicted offender, a practice that evolved into modern probation services.

Question 12

The purpose of punishment is
(i) Incapacitation
(ii) Deterrence
(iii) Reformation
(iv) Discrimination

Accepted Answer

The purpose of punishment traditionally includes incapacitation (preventing the offender from committing further offenses), deterrence (discouraging the offender and others from committing offenses), and reformation (rehabilitating the offender). Discrimination is not considered a purpose of punishment in the criminal justice system.

Question 13

Arrange the following concepts in the order in which they evolved:
(i. Reformation
(ii. Retribution
(iii) Deterrence
(iv. Reintegration Codes

Accepted Answer

Retribution is one of the oldest principles, focusing on punishment as a form of revenge. Deterrence evolved as a concept to prevent future crimes by making an example of the punishment. The Reformation period, which aimed at reforming the individual, came later. Finally, the concept of Reintegration, which focuses on reintegrating the offender back into society, is a relatively modern development.

Question 14

The Public Prosecutors are appointed by

Accepted Answer

Public Prosecutors are appointed by the state government. Their role is to represent the state in criminal cases in the courts.

Question 15

The process whereby newly admitted prisoners come to accept prison lifestyles and sometimes criminal values is called _______.

Accepted Answer

Prisonization refers to the process by which inmates adapt to prison life, often adopting the norms, values, and culture of the inmate population, which can include criminal values and behaviors.

Question 16

Probation and parole

Accepted Answer

Probation is a sentencing alternative that allows offenders to remain in the community under court-ordered conditions instead of serving time in prison, while parole is a conditional release from prison before the full prison sentence has been served. They are administered by different authorities, with probation typically managed by court systems or local probation agencies, and parole managed by state or federal parole boards or departments of corrections.

Question 17

A sentencing alternative that requires offenders to spend at least a part of their time working for a community agency is called ________.

Accepted Answer

Community service is a sentencing alternative that mandates offenders to dedicate a portion of their time to work for community agencies, contributing positively to society as part of their punishment or rehabilitation process.

Question 18

A Court order in response to a violation of conditions of probation, taking away a person's probationary status, thereby withdrawing the freedom is called ________.

Accepted Answer

Probation revocation is the correct term for a court order that removes a person's probationary status due to a violation of probation conditions, effectively withdrawing the granted freedom and often resulting in incarceration.

Question 19

According to the protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, who is appointed chairperson of the State Human Rights Commission?

Accepted Answer

The Chairperson of the State Human Rights Commission is appointed from among persons who have been a Chief Justice of a High Court, according to the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993.

Question 20

Which among the following is not a right of prisoners?

Accepted Answer

Right to vote is not a right of prisoners.

Quiz 3: Criminal Justice and Punishment System in India: Part A