Multiple choice

Is inscription on a metal plate or stone a document?

  1. No

  2. Yes

  3. Documents are always on paper only.

  4. These are only archaeological things.

  5. Inscription on a stone is a document.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Option (2) is correct: Under Section 3 of the Indian Evidence Act, a 'document' means any matter expressed of or described upon any substance by means of letters, figures or marks, or by more than one of those means intended to be used or which may be used for the purpose of recording that matter. Option (3) is incorrect: Under the Indian Evidence Act, a 'document' has wide definition. 'Documents' can be expressed or described upon any substance. Option (4) is incorrect: Under the Indian Evidence Act, all the things expressed or described by means of letters, figures or marks are documents, and not only archaeological things. 

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