Interviews and Interrogations

The Supreme Court of India has laid down certain guidelines to be followed by the police and any other investigating agencies during arrest, detention and interrogation known as the _____________________________.

• D. K. Basu Guidelines

• Malimath Committee Guidelines

• Maneka Gandhi Guidelines

• None of these

What is the primary purpose of conducting an interview in a social studies context?

• To gather information

• To entertain the interviewee

• To confuse the interviewee

• To promote a product

Which of the following is a key difference between an interview and an interrogation?

• Interviews are always recorded, interrogations are not

• Interrogations are more formal than interviews

• Interviews are voluntary, interrogations may not be

• Interrogations are conducted in public, interviews are private

In the context of social studies, what is a common technique used during interrogations to obtain information?

• Building rapport

• Offering gifts

• Ignoring the interviewee

• Using complex language

Which of the following is a legal requirement during an interrogation?

• The presence of a lawyer

• The use of a lie detector

• The interviewee must be standing

• The interrogation must be conducted outdoors

What is the main ethical concern when conducting an interrogation?

• Ensuring the interviewee is comfortable

• Avoiding leading questions

• Preventing coercion

• Providing refreshments

Which of the following is a common outcome of a successful interview?

• Obtaining accurate information

• Confusing the interviewee

• Creating a hostile environment

• Losing the interviewee's trust

What is the role of body language in interviews and interrogations?

• To intimidate the interviewee

• To convey sincerity and understanding

• To distract the interviewee

• To make the interviewee laugh

Which of the following is a common mistake made during interrogations?

• Listening actively

• Taking detailed notes

• Interrupting the interviewee

• Maintaining eye contact

What is the significance of the Miranda Rights in interrogations?

• They allow the police to search without a warrant

• They inform the interviewee of their rights

• They permit the use of force

• They ensure the interviewee is guilty