Q.1 What is the primary purpose of military procedure?
To maintain civilian law
To ensure discipline and justice in armed forces
To govern international relations
To regulate trade policies
Explanation - Military procedure ensures discipline, order, and justice within the armed forces, distinct from civilian law.
Correct answer is: To ensure discipline and justice in armed forces
Q.2 Which document often serves as the foundation of military procedure in most countries?
Military Penal Code
Civil Constitution
Trade Regulations
International Maritime Law
Explanation - The Military Penal Code provides the foundation for handling offenses and procedures within armed forces.
Correct answer is: Military Penal Code
Q.3 Who typically has the authority to convene a court-martial?
Any soldier
A commanding officer
A civilian judge
A parliament member
Explanation - A commanding officer has the authority to convene a court-martial under military procedure.
Correct answer is: A commanding officer
Q.4 What is a court-martial?
A military training session
A tribunal for military offenses
A civilian appellate court
A committee on defense policies
Explanation - A court-martial is a judicial body within the military to try members for breaches of military law.
Correct answer is: A tribunal for military offenses
Q.5 Which of the following is NOT a type of court-martial?
Summary court-martial
Special court-martial
General court-martial
International court-martial
Explanation - Courts-martial include summary, special, and general, but there is no 'international court-martial'.
Correct answer is: International court-martial
Q.6 In military procedure, what does 'summary court-martial' typically handle?
Minor offenses
International crimes
Civil disputes
High treason
Explanation - Summary court-martial is designed to quickly handle minor offenses committed by service members.
Correct answer is: Minor offenses
Q.7 Who usually acts as the prosecutor in a court-martial?
Defense attorney
Judge Advocate
Commanding officer
Civilian lawyer
Explanation - A Judge Advocate typically acts as the prosecutor in courts-martial proceedings.
Correct answer is: Judge Advocate
Q.8 What rights do military personnel have during a court-martial?
No rights
Only to remain silent
Right to counsel and fair trial
Only right to plead guilty
Explanation - Military personnel maintain rights such as legal counsel and a fair trial under procedural law.
Correct answer is: Right to counsel and fair trial
Q.9 Which branch typically supervises military courts?
Judicial branch
Executive branch
Legislative branch
Private corporations
Explanation - Though military-specific, military courts often function under the broad oversight of the judicial branch.
Correct answer is: Judicial branch
Q.10 What is the maximum penalty a general court-martial can impose?
Fine only
Short detention
Dishonorable discharge and death penalty
Temporary suspension
Explanation - A general court-martial can impose severe penalties, including dishonorable discharge and capital punishment.
Correct answer is: Dishonorable discharge and death penalty
Q.11 Which principle is central to military procedure?
Equality before law
Immunity for officers
Military secrecy only
Trade protection
Explanation - Military procedure upholds that all members of armed forces are equal before military law.
Correct answer is: Equality before law
Q.12 What is the role of a Judge Advocate General (JAG)?
Civilian court officer
Top legal officer in military
Military commander
Foreign diplomat
Explanation - The Judge Advocate General is the chief legal advisor in the military justice system.
Correct answer is: Top legal officer in military
Q.13 Which body reviews cases after a court-martial conviction?
Civilian Parliament
Court of Military Appeals
International Court of Justice
Trade Tribunal
Explanation - Appeals from court-martial decisions typically go to a Court of Military Appeals.
Correct answer is: Court of Military Appeals
Q.14 In military procedure, desertion refers to:
Failure to salute
Leaving post without permission
Sleeping on duty
Failing to clean equipment
Explanation - Desertion is the act of leaving one’s assigned post without authorization, punishable by military law.
Correct answer is: Leaving post without permission
Q.15 Which international convention influences military procedure regarding treatment of prisoners?
Geneva Conventions
Paris Agreement
Kyoto Protocol
Vienna Convention
Explanation - The Geneva Conventions establish humanitarian treatment standards for prisoners of war.
Correct answer is: Geneva Conventions
Q.16 What is 'mutiny' in military law?
Refusing to wear uniform
Collective insubordination against lawful authority
Being late to roll call
Losing equipment
Explanation - Mutiny refers to organized resistance or refusal to obey authority within the military.
Correct answer is: Collective insubordination against lawful authority
Q.17 Which punishment is specific to military justice and not found in civilian law?
Community service
Dishonorable discharge
Fine
Imprisonment
Explanation - Dishonorable discharge is unique to military justice as a permanent dismissal from service.
Correct answer is: Dishonorable discharge
Q.18 Who ensures legal fairness during courts-martial?
Defense lawyer
Military judge
Civilian jury
Parliament
Explanation - Military judges preside over courts-martial and ensure fairness and adherence to legal procedure.
Correct answer is: Military judge
Q.19 Can military personnel appeal a court-martial decision?
Yes, within the military appellate system
No, never
Only through civilian courts
Only through the UN
Explanation - Military personnel can appeal decisions through the established military appellate system.
Correct answer is: Yes, within the military appellate system
Q.20 What is 'AWOL' in military terminology?
Absent Without Leave
Armed With Official License
Assignment With Officers’ List
Action Without Orders’ List
Explanation - AWOL stands for Absent Without Leave, when a soldier is missing without permission.
Correct answer is: Absent Without Leave
Q.21 What is the difference between 'AWOL' and 'desertion'?
No difference
AWOL is temporary, desertion is permanent
Desertion is minor, AWOL is severe
AWOL requires international law
Explanation - AWOL is temporary unauthorized absence, while desertion is leaving with no intention to return.
Correct answer is: AWOL is temporary, desertion is permanent
Q.22 Which entity establishes the framework for military procedure in a nation?
The armed forces
The constitution and legislature
International NGOs
Civilian juries
Explanation - Military procedure is established by constitutional authority and legislative acts.
Correct answer is: The constitution and legislature
Q.23 Which principle ensures military law does not overrule civilian law entirely?
Separation of powers
Military supremacy
Civilian immunity
Law of necessity
Explanation - The principle of separation of powers ensures balance between military and civilian jurisdictions.
Correct answer is: Separation of powers
Q.24 Who can represent a soldier in a court-martial?
Only commanding officer
Only civilian lawyer
Military defense counsel
Parliament member
Explanation - Soldiers are represented by military defense counsel in court-martial proceedings.
Correct answer is: Military defense counsel
Q.25 Which type of court-martial is reserved for the most serious offenses?
Summary court-martial
General court-martial
Special court-martial
Local tribunal
Explanation - A general court-martial tries the most serious military offenses, including capital crimes.
Correct answer is: General court-martial