SSC CGL 2025 PYQ — Question 38

SSC CGL - 18 Sep 2025 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q38

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) was introduced as part of:

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. The effort to modernize and decolonize India's criminal justice system.

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) was introduced to replace the colonial-era Indian Penal Code (IPC) of 1860.

Its primary objective is to decolonize India’s legal framework by removing archaic laws and focusing on justice rather than mere punishment. It incorporates modern legal challenges, such as organized crime and terrorism, while simplifying procedures to ensure a more efficient and citizen-centric criminal justice delivery system in contemporary India.