Asked in: IB ACIO 2023 T-1
subpoena in SSC previous-year questions
- IB ACIO 2023 T-1 Vocabulary
Select the correct conclusion based on the correct meaning of the word underlined in the following sentence.
Statement: The company received a subpoena for the next stage of the investigation.
Conclusion:
(i) The penal code needs to be amended to protect innocent victims from further humiliation.
(ii) The relevant documents were also ordered to be produced a week in advance.
(iii) It won’t be wise for the company to ignore it as it might draw judicial wrath.Answer & explanation
Answer: C) Both conclusion (ii) and (iii) are correct
Explanation:
A subpoena is an official order, usually from a court, demanding someone to appear or produce documents (आधिकारिक समन या दस्तावेज़ पेश करने का आदेश).
• (ii) “The relevant documents were also ordered to be produced a week in advance.” ✅ (A subpoena often requires submission of documents.)
• (iii) “It won’t be wise for the company to ignore it as it might draw judicial wrath.” ✅ (Ignoring a subpoena can result in legal penalties.)
• (i) Talks about law amendments and humiliation (not related to the meaning/use of “subpoena”).
So, Both conclusion (ii) and (iii) are correct.
subpoena – questions
Has subpoena been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – subpoena has been asked in SSC exams: IB ACIO 2023 T-1.