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Question 1 of 5
In which year was the Prison Act enacted?
A 1872
B 1894
C 1908
D 1860
Why: The Prison Act was enacted in 1894. This is the foundational legislation governing prison administration in India. Option B (1894) is the correct answer.
Question 2 of 5
According to the Prison Act 1894, who is responsible for the supervision and control of prisons?
A Jailer
B Superintendent
C Medical Officer
D Inspector-General
Why: The Inspector-General of Prisons is responsible for the general control and superintendence of all prisons under a Provincial Government. This is a key administrative position established under the Prison Act 1894. Option D is correct.
Question 3 of 5
How often is the medical officer in a prison required to visit prisoners, according to the Prison Act?
A Once a week
B Once a month
C Daily
D Twice a week
Why: Section 27 of the Prison Act 1894 requires the medical officer to visit prisoners daily. This ensures regular health monitoring and medical care for all prisoners. Option C (Daily) is the correct answer.
Question 4 of 5
Under The Prisons Act, 1894, how many hours per day can a criminal prisoner be kept to labour?
A 6 hours
B 8 hours
C 9 hours
D 12 hours
Why: The Prison Act 1894 stipulates that a criminal prisoner can be kept to labour for 9 hours per day. This provision balances the need for prison labor with humane treatment standards. Option C (9 hours) is correct.
Question 5 of 5
Which officer must certify a prisoner's fitness before whipping can be administered?
A Superintendent
B Jailer
C Medical Officer
D Inspector-General
Why: The Medical Officer must certify a prisoner's fitness before whipping can be administered. This safeguard ensures that corporal punishment is only applied to prisoners who are physically fit to endure it, protecting prisoner health. Option C is correct.