Which statement is NOT part of the stated rules of evidence?

• A. Evidence must be relevant.
• B. Evidence must be reliable.
• C. Only physical evidence is admissible.
• D. Hearsay is admissible.

Answer: (C)

The main idea here is understanding what kinds of evidence are actually admissible under the rules. Evidence must be relevant to the case and trustworthy, meaning it must help prove a fact in issue and be reliable in how it was obtained and presented. You don’t rely only on physical objects; testimonial evidence (witness statements) and other forms can be admitted too if they meet the criteria for relevance and reliability. Hearsay—that is, statements made outside the courtroom offered to prove the truth of the matter asserted—is generally not admissible, with specific exceptions. Saying that only physical evidence is admissible goes against these principles, so that statement isn’t part of the established rules. The other statements align with the rules because relevance and reliability are required in evidence, while hearsay is typically excluded rather than freely admissible.