MP ADPO Prelims Exam Analysis 2026: SET D Answer Key, Question Paper Review and Next Stage

Check MP ADPO Prelims Exam Analysis 2026, SET D official-style answer key for 150 questions, exam highlights, new criminal laws and interview preparation strategy.

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The Madhya Pradesh Assistant District Public Prosecution Officer (MP ADPO) Preliminary Examination 2026 was conducted on 1 November 2026. Candidates who appeared for the examination can now check the StudyIQ Judiciary answer key for SET D, along with the detailed examination analysis and important legal topics covered in the paper.

The examination tested candidates’ knowledge of General Studies, Madhya Pradesh General Knowledge, major criminal laws, and special legislation. Particular importance was given to the recently introduced criminal law framework, including the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA).

This article provides the complete 150-question answer key for SET D, important examination highlights, the selection process, and guidance for candidates preparing for the next stage.

MP ADPO Exam 2026: Overview

Particulars	Details
Examination	MP ADPO Prelims 2026
Recruiting State	Madhya Pradesh
Post	Assistant District Public Prosecution Officer
Exam Date	1 November 2026
Examination Stage	Preliminary Examination
Total Questions	150
Section A	General Studies and MP GK
Section B	Major and Minor Laws
Answer Key	SET D
Next Stage	Interview / Personality Test

MP ADPO Prelims Exam Analysis 2026

The MP ADPO Preliminary Examination consisted of 150 objective-type questions divided into two sections.

Section A: General Studies and Madhya Pradesh GK

Total Questions: 50
Covered General Studies and Madhya Pradesh-specific knowledge.
Tested candidates’ awareness of general subjects and state-related topics.

Section B: Major and Minor Laws

Total Questions: 100
Covered major criminal laws and special legislations.
Included questions relating to the new criminal law framework and important central and state Acts.

The law section was particularly important because of the specialised legal knowledge required for the Assistant District Public Prosecution Officer position.

MP ADPO Answer Key 2026: SET D (All 150 Questions)

StudyIQ Judiciary has compiled the following provisional answer key for SET D to help candidates evaluate their performance.

SET D – Answer Key

Section A: General Studies (Q.1–Q.50)

Q. No.	Answer	Q. No.	Answer	Q. No.	Answer
1	A	18	B	35	D
2	A	19	D	36	A
3	B	20	C	37	D
4	A	21	B	38	C
5	C	22	D	39	C
6	B	23	A	40	C
7	A	24	B	41	B
8	D	25	B	42	D
9	A	26	B	43	B
10	C	27	A	44	A
11	C	28	D	45	B
12	D	29	A	46	B
13	C	30	D	47	A
14	C	31	A	48	C
15	D	32	B	49	A
16	B	33	C	50	D
17	C	34	B

Section B: Law (Q.51–Q.150)

Q. No.	Answer	Q. No.	Answer	Q. No.	Answer	Q. No.	Answer
51	B	76	B	101	A	126	C
52	B	77	C	102	B	127	D
53	A	78	B	103	D	128	C
54	A	79	A	104	B	129	C
55	B	80	C	105	C	130	C
56	D	81	B	106	D	131	D
57	C	82	D	107	B	132	C
58	D	83	B	108	D	133	B
59	C	84	C	109	A	134	D
60	D	85	B	110	D	135	C
61	B	86	A	111	C	136	B
62	B	87	B	112	A	137	C
63	B	88	A	113	B	138	D
64	C	89	A	114	A	139	B
65	A	90	D	115	B	140	D
66	A	91	A	116	D	141	B
67	B	92	A	117	D	142	D
68	B	93	B	118	B	143	A
69	B	94	A	119	C	144	C
70	A	95	A	120	C	145	C
71	A	96	A	121	D	146	B
72	A	97	B	122	C	147	B
73	A	98	A	123	B	148	C
74	A	99	C	124	C	149	D
75	A	100	A	125	C	150	D

Note: This is the provisional answer key supplied for this analysis. Candidates should cross-check answers with the official MPPSC answer key when released. The key has not been independently verified against the original question paper in this article.

Major Highlights of MP ADPO Question Paper 2026

1. New Criminal Laws: BNS, BNSS and BSA

The new criminal law framework was an important area of the examination. Candidates were expected to understand the provisions and practical implications of:

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023
Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), 2023

These laws replaced the earlier IPC, CrPC and Indian Evidence Act frameworks, respectively.

2. Importance of Minor and Special Acts

The examination also highlighted the importance of special and protective legislations.

Important Acts included:

Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972
Madhya Pradesh Excise Act, 1915
Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012
SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015

Knowledge of statutory provisions, definitions, offences, punishments and procedural requirements is essential for prosecution-related examinations.

3. General Studies and Madhya Pradesh GK

The 50-question General Studies section reinforced the importance of state-specific knowledge alongside conventional general awareness.

Candidates preparing for future MPPSC legal recruitment examinations should not overlook Madhya Pradesh history, geography, polity, economy and important state-related developments.

MP ADPO Selection Process 2026: What Happens Next?

Candidates should understand the recruitment stages before planning their preparation.

As per the selection pattern described for this recruitment, the process moves from the Preliminary Examination to the Interview/Personality Test for shortlisted candidates, rather than a conventional descriptive Civil Judge Mains examination.

Stage 1: Preliminary Examination

The objective examination assesses candidates’ knowledge of General Studies and law.

Stage 2: Interview / Personality Test

Shortlisted candidates are assessed on their legal understanding, communication skills, personality, professional suitability and awareness of prosecution-related responsibilities.

Candidates should confirm the final stages and eligibility requirements from the applicable recruitment notification.

How to Prepare for the MP ADPO Interview 2026?

After the Preliminary Examination, candidates should begin preparing for the next stage rather than waiting for the result.

Important preparation areas include:

New Criminal Laws: Revise important provisions of BNS, BNSS and BSA.
Special Acts: Focus on POCSO, SC/ST Act, Juvenile Justice Act and Madhya Pradesh-specific legislation.
Role of Public Prosecutor: Understand the responsibilities, duties and ethical obligations of a prosecutor.
Criminal Trial Procedure: Develop clarity on investigation, charge, evidence, examination of witnesses and arguments.
Judicial Awareness: Stay updated on important Supreme Court and High Court judgments.
Mock Interviews: Practise answering legal and personality-based questions with clarity and confidence.

Prepare for MP ADPO Interview with StudyIQ Judiciary

The MP ADPO Preliminary Examination is an important milestone for candidates aspiring to enter the prosecution services of Madhya Pradesh.

StudyIQ Judiciary aims to support aspirants through structured legal preparation, conceptual learning, interview guidance and focused mentorship.

Candidates can explore:

MP ADPO Interview Guidance Programme.
Mock interview sessions.
Conceptual classes on major and minor Acts.
Criminal law and procedural law preparation.
Guidance from experienced legal educators.

For admissions and counselling:

Helpline: 76-4000-3000
Download the StudyIQ App.
Visit the StudyIQ website for course details.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. When was the MP ADPO Prelims Exam 2026 conducted?

The MP ADPO Preliminary Examination was conducted on 1 November 2026.

2. How many questions were asked in MP ADPO Prelims 2026?

The examination consisted of 150 objective-type questions.

3. Where can I check the MP ADPO Answer Key 2026?

Candidates can refer to the StudyIQ Judiciary provisional SET D answer key provided in this article and compare it with the official answer key when released.

4. What is the next stage after MP ADPO Prelims?

As per the selection structure described here, shortlisted candidates proceed to the Interview/Personality Test. Candidates should verify the applicable official notification.

5. Which new criminal laws are important for MP ADPO 2026?

BNS 2023, BNSS 2023 and BSA 2023 are important laws for the examination and subsequent interview preparation.

6. Is there a descriptive Mains examination for MP ADPO?

The selection structure described for this recruitment does not include a conventional descriptive Mains examination. Shortlisted candidates proceed to the interview stage, subject to the official recruitment rules.

MP ADPO Prelims Exam Analysis 2026: SET D Answer Key, Question Paper Review and Next Stage

MP ADPO Exam 2026: Overview

MP ADPO Prelims Exam Analysis 2026

MP ADPO Answer Key 2026: SET D (All 150 Questions)

Section A: General Studies (Q.1–Q.50)

Section B: Law (Q.51–Q.150)

Major Highlights of MP ADPO Question Paper 2026

1. New Criminal Laws: BNS, BNSS and BSA

2. Importance of Minor and Special Acts

3. General Studies and Madhya Pradesh GK

MP ADPO Selection Process 2026: What Happens Next?

How to Prepare for the MP ADPO Interview 2026?

Prepare for MP ADPO Interview with StudyIQ Judiciary

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Q. No.	Answer	Q. No.	Answer	Q. No.	Answer
1	A	18	B	35	D
2	A	19	D	36	A
3	B	20	C	37	D
4	A	21	B	38	C
5	C	22	D	39	C
6	B	23	A	40	C
7	A	24	B	41	B
8	D	25	B	42	D
9	A	26	B	43	B
10	C	27	A	44	A
11	C	28	D	45	B
12	D	29	A	46	B
13	C	30	D	47	A
14	C	31	A	48	C
15	D	32	B	49	A
16	B	33	C	50	D
17	C	34	B

Q. No.	Answer	Q. No.	Answer	Q. No.	Answer	Q. No.	Answer
51	B	76	B	101	A	126	C
52	B	77	C	102	B	127	D
53	A	78	B	103	D	128	C
54	A	79	A	104	B	129	C
55	B	80	C	105	C	130	C
56	D	81	B	106	D	131	D
57	C	82	D	107	B	132	C
58	D	83	B	108	D	133	B
59	C	84	C	109	A	134	D
60	D	85	B	110	D	135	C
61	B	86	A	111	C	136	B
62	B	87	B	112	A	137	C
63	B	88	A	113	B	138	D
64	C	89	A	114	A	139	B
65	A	90	D	115	B	140	D
66	A	91	A	116	D	141	B
67	B	92	A	117	D	142	D
68	B	93	B	118	B	143	A
69	B	94	A	119	C	144	C
70	A	95	A	120	C	145	C
71	A	96	A	121	D	146	B
72	A	97	B	122	C	147	B
73	A	98	A	123	B	148	C
74	A	99	C	124	C	149	D
75	A	100	A	125	C	150	D

Q. No.	Answer	Q. No.	Answer	Q. No.	Answer
1	A	18	B	35	D
2	A	19	D	36	A
3	B	20	C	37	D
4	A	21	B	38	C
5	C	22	D	39	C
6	B	23	A	40	C
7	A	24	B	41	B
8	D	25	B	42	D
9	A	26	B	43	B
10	C	27	A	44	A
11	C	28	D	45	B
12	D	29	A	46	B
13	C	30	D	47	A
14	C	31	A	48	C
15	D	32	B	49	A
16	B	33	C	50	D
17	C	34	B

Q. No.	Answer	Q. No.	Answer	Q. No.	Answer	Q. No.	Answer
51	B	76	B	101	A	126	C
52	B	77	C	102	B	127	D
53	A	78	B	103	D	128	C
54	A	79	A	104	B	129	C
55	B	80	C	105	C	130	C
56	D	81	B	106	D	131	D
57	C	82	D	107	B	132	C
58	D	83	B	108	D	133	B
59	C	84	C	109	A	134	D
60	D	85	B	110	D	135	C
61	B	86	A	111	C	136	B
62	B	87	B	112	A	137	C
63	B	88	A	113	B	138	D
64	C	89	A	114	A	139	B
65	A	90	D	115	B	140	D
66	A	91	A	116	D	141	B
67	B	92	A	117	D	142	D
68	B	93	B	118	B	143	A
69	B	94	A	119	C	144	C
70	A	95	A	120	C	145	C
71	A	96	A	121	D	146	B
72	A	97	B	122	C	147	B
73	A	98	A	123	B	148	C
74	A	99	C	124	C	149	D
75	A	100	A	125	C	150	D

Q. No.	Answer	Q. No.	Answer	Q. No.	Answer
1	A	18	B	35	D
2	A	19	D	36	A
3	B	20	C	37	D
4	A	21	B	38	C
5	C	22	D	39	C
6	B	23	A	40	C
7	A	24	B	41	B
8	D	25	B	42	D
9	A	26	B	43	B
10	C	27	A	44	A
11	C	28	D	45	B
12	D	29	A	46	B
13	C	30	D	47	A
14	C	31	A	48	C
15	D	32	B	49	A
16	B	33	C	50	D
17	C	34	B

Q. No.	Answer	Q. No.	Answer	Q. No.	Answer	Q. No.	Answer
51	B	76	B	101	A	126	C
52	B	77	C	102	B	127	D
53	A	78	B	103	D	128	C
54	A	79	A	104	B	129	C
55	B	80	C	105	C	130	C
56	D	81	B	106	D	131	D
57	C	82	D	107	B	132	C
58	D	83	B	108	D	133	B
59	C	84	C	109	A	134	D
60	D	85	B	110	D	135	C
61	B	86	A	111	C	136	B
62	B	87	B	112	A	137	C
63	B	88	A	113	B	138	D
64	C	89	A	114	A	139	B
65	A	90	D	115	B	140	D
66	A	91	A	116	D	141	B
67	B	92	A	117	D	142	D
68	B	93	B	118	B	143	A
69	B	94	A	119	C	144	C
70	A	95	A	120	C	145	C
71	A	96	A	121	D	146	B
72	A	97	B	122	C	147	B
73	A	98	A	123	B	148	C
74	A	99	C	124	C	149	D
75	A	100	A	125	C	150	D