INDIAN PENAL CODE-UGC-NET 2023

 

TEST NUMBER 1

1. Which of the following is an offence of continuing under Indian Penal Code, 1860?

A.Rape

B.Theft

C.Abetment

D.Abduction

 

Answer: Option D

 

2. Sexual intercourse by husband upon his wife during separation attracts a punishment of

A.Imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than 3 years but which may extend to 5 years and fine

B.Imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than 3 years but which may extend to 7 years and fine

C.Imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than 2 years but which may extend to 5 years and fine

D.Imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than 2 years but which may extend to 7 years and fine

Answer: Option D

 

3. Against whom among the following, the offence of abduction is committed?

A.Woman

B.Child below the age of 18 years

C.Child below the age of 12 years

D.Any person

 

Answer: Option D

 

4. Culpable homicide means

A.Attempt to cause death

B.Causing death intentionally

C.Causing grievous injury

D.Causing injury which is likely to cause death

 

Answer: Option B

 

5. Which is not an offence against the public tranquillity?

A.Riot

B.Affray

C.Unlawful assembly

D.Assault

 

Answer: Option D

 

6. To constitute an offence of criminal conspiracy, what is the necessary condition to be proved?

A.There must be a prior meeting of two or more persons

B.There must be an agreement of two or more persons to do an illegal act or to do a legal act by illegal means

C.A person does an illegal act with the help of two or more persons

D.Two or more persons commit a crime on a sudden provocation with guilty mind

 

Answer: Option B

 

7. If a person instigates, intentionally aids or engages another person to do a thing he is said to have

A.Abetted such another person

B.Conspired with that person

C.Becomes member of unlawful assembly

D.Designed commission of offence

 

 

Answer: Option A

 

8. X dishonestly took away a jewellery box from Y's possession. While he was proceeding towards his home he found that he was being followed by Y. He abandoned the box and threw stones at Y to deter him from continuing the pursuit. X has committed:

A.No offence

B.Extortion

C.Theft

D.Robbery

 

Answer: Option D

 

9. A' threatens 'B' to bum 'B' house to desist him to prosecute a civil suit. What crime is committed by 'A'?

A.Criminal Intimidation

B.Mischief

C.Criminal breach of trust

D.None of these

 

12. Acts which come in the category of 'culpable homicide not amounting to murder' are mentioned in which section of Indian Penal Code?

A.Section 300

B.Section 299

C.Section 299 and 300

D.Section 302

 

Answer: Option B

 

Solution:

Section 299 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) defines the offense of culpable homicide. It describes various circumstances under which an act may amount to culpable homicide but does not amount to murder. These circumstances include cases where the act is done without the intention to cause death, but with the knowledge that it is likely to cause death or cause such bodily injury as is likely to cause death.

Therefore, the correct answer is:
B. Section 299

13. Abetment under Section 107 of Indian Penal Code can be constituted by:

A.Instigation

B.Conspiracy

C.Intentional aid

D.All of these

 

Answer: Option D

 

 

14. Actus non facit reum nisi mens sit rea implies that:

A.Mere act or illegal omission on the part of the accused makes him liable under criminal law

B.Mere guilty mind coupled with motive behind the crime makes the accused liable under the criminal law

C.Guilty mind of the accused coupled with desire to give effect to the guilty mind is sufficient to make the accused liable under the criminal law

D.No act per se is criminal unless accompanied by guilty mind

 

Answer: Option D

 

15. The Parliament has no power to make law on

A.Audit of accounts of the Union and of the States

B.Taxes on advertisements published in newspapers

C.Prevention of cruelty to animals

D.Duties of excise on opium

 

Answer: Option A

 

Solution:

The power and functions of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India, including the audit of accounts of the Union and the States, are covered under Article 148 of the Indian Constitution.

Article 148 establishes the office of the CAG and outlines the provisions related to their appointment, duties, and powers. It ensures the independence of the CAG in conducting audits and reporting on the accounts of the Union and the States.

Therefore, the correct answer is:

A. Audit of accounts of the Union and of the States

 

16. Using as true any such declaration known to be false is dealt under

A.Section 199 of the Indian Penal Code

B.Section 200 of the Indian Penal Code

C.Section 201 of the Indian Penal Code

D.Section 202 of the Indian Penal Code

 

Answer: Option A

 

Solution:

A. Section 199 of the Indian Penal Code:
Section 199 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) deals with the offense of making false statements or false declarations made in any proceeding or before any public servant. It states that if any person, in any declaration, statement, or deposition made under any law, knowingly makes a false statement, and uses such statement as evidence or produces it in any proceeding, they shall be punished according to the law for the time being in force.

B. Section 200 of the Indian Penal Code:
Section 200 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) relates to the examination of the complainant in a criminal case. It states that during the trial, the complainant or his representative shall be examined upon oath, and the court may reduce the statement to writing and have it signed by the complainant. This section deals with the procedure of examining the complainant during the trial.

C. Section 201 of the Indian Penal Code:
Section 201 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) deals with the offense of causing the disappearance of evidence or giving false information. It states that if any person causes the disappearance of evidence, or gives any false information to screen an offender from legal punishment, they shall be punished with imprisonment, which may extend to seven years, and may also be liable to a fine.

D. Section 202 of the Indian Penal Code:
Section 202 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) relates to the postponement of the issue of process. It states that if a Magistrate receives a complaint of an offense which he is empowered to take cognizance of, he may, for reasons recorded in writing, postpone the issue of process against the accused, and either inquire into the case himself or direct an investigation to be made by a police officer or any other person.

Therefore, the correct answer is:
A. Section 199 of the Indian Penal Code

 

17. A' sets fire by night to an inhabited house in a large town for the purpose facilitating to commit robbery and thus cause the death of "B". Here "A" will be punishable for the offence of

A.Causing death voluntarily

B.Abetment

C.Mischief

D.An attempt to commit robbery

 

Answer: Option A

 

20. In which one of the following sections of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 Lurking House Trespass has been defined?

A.Section 442

B.Section 444

C.Section 445

D.Section 443

 

Answer: Option D

 

23. The 'doctrine of joint liability' as envisaged by Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 is based on the decision of the following-

A.Barendra Kumar Ghosh v. Emperor

B.Mulcahy v. R.

C.Pandurang v. State of Hyderabad

D.Reg. v. Cruise

 

Answer: Option D

 

 

25. To prove both the parts of the offence contemplated in Section 116 of the Indian Penal Code, which of the following must be proved by the prosecution?
1. To prove the first part, the accused did abet the offence either by instigation or by conspiracy or by intentional aiding or by illegal omission.
2. To prove the first part, the offence was such which is punishable with imprisonment.
3. To prove the second part, the person abetted was a public servant during the period he was abetted.
4. To prove the second part, it was the duty of such public servant to prevent the commission of such an offence.

A.1 and 3

B.1 and 4

C.2 and 4

D.1, 2, 3, 4

 

Answer: Option D

 

26. Voyeurism has been criminalized in India by virtue of which amendment to Indian Penal Code?

A.2015

B.1983

C.1870

D.2013

 

 

28. Which of the following is not an essential element of theft?

A.Dishonest intention

B.Removal from possession

C.Immovable property

D.Without consent of the person in possession

 

 

Answer: Option C

 

29. Which of the following can be categorised as types of insanity?
1. Melancholia
2. Mania
3. Monomania
4. Dementia
5. Idiocy

A.1, 4 and 5

B.2 and 5

C.3, 4 and 5

D.All of them

 

 

Answer: Option D

 

30. In which of the following case, constitutional validity of Section 364A Indian Penal Code has been upheld by Hon'ble Supreme Court:

A.Vikram Singh @ Vicky and another v. Union of India and others, (2015) 9 Supreme Court Cases 502

B.Sanjeev v. State of Haryana, (2015) 4 Supreme Court Cases 387

C.Ashok v. State of Maharashtra, (2015) 4 Supreme Court Cases 393

D.Ravindra v. Union of India, (2015) 4 Supreme Court Cases 491

 

 

Answer: Option A

 

32. The right of private defence is contained in

A.Section 94 of Indian Penal Code

B.Section 95 of Indian Penal Code

C.Section 96 of Indian Penal Code

D.Section 98 of Indian Penal Code

 

 

Answer: Option C

 

33. A' beats his wife. She fell down and became unconscious. Believing her to be dead and to save himself from being arrested for murder 'A' hanged her in the fan with rope. Postmortem report disclosed her death from hanging, he is liable for

A.No offence

B.Murder

C.Culpable Homicide

D.Causing Death by Negligence

 

Answer: Option D

 

34. Offence of "Voyeurism" is punishable under section

A.354D, Indian Penal Code

B.354C, Indian Penal Code

C.354A, Indian Penal Code

D.354B, Indian Penal Code

 

 

Answer: Option B

 

35. Which of the following is an ingredient of an offence under Section 130, Indian Penal Code?

A.That the accused knowingly aided (or rescued or harboured or concealed) or attempted to aid, rescue, harbour or conceal

B.Any prisoner of war, who was lawful custody

C.By an act/omission, knowingly or intentionally

D.All of them

 

Answer: Option D

 

37. When in the committing of theft, hurt or wrongful restraint is caused to the person, the offence is

A.Extortion

B.Robbery

C.Dacoity

D.Theft only

 

 

Answer: Option B

 

38. A' gave 'B' a pen-drive which he knows has files that were infected with a virus. 'A' did not inform 'B' of the same. 'B' inserted the pen-drive into his computer and opened the files. His computer was infected by the virus, and most of the files on it were lost. Which of the following offences can 'A' be held guilty of?

A.Criminal Breach of Trust

B.Criminal Trespass

C.Mischief

D.Cheating

 

Answer: Option C

 

39. Which one of the following statements is correct?

A.Abetment of an offence is an inchoate offence

B.Abetment of an offence is a continuing offence

C.Abetment of an offence is a complete offence

D.Abetment of an offence is an offence depending upon circumstances of the case

 

Answer: Option C

 

40. There was a dispute between two brothers regarding some property matter. On a particular occasion wives of these two brothers were found quarrelling with each other. The elder of the two brothers came in and requested them to refrain from quarrelling. At that time the younger brother suddenly appeared and gave a lethal blow on the head of the elder brother who died after a few hours in the hospital. Which one of the following offences has been committed by the younger brother?

A.Culpable homicide not amounting to murder

B.Culpable homicide amounting to murder

C.Simple hurt

D.Grievous hurt

 

Answer: Option A

 

43. Adulterating food or drink intended for sale so as to make the same noxious is dealt under-

A.Section 270 of Indian Penal Code

B.Section 271 of Indian Penal Code

C.Section 272 of Indian Penal Code

D.Section 273 of Indian Penal Code

 

Answer: Option C

 

 

44. Ram aged 25 years, tell Shyam who is aged 17 years and on account of the death of his father is sad, that if Shyam dies by jumping in a burning pyre of a woman he i.e. Shyam would meet his father in heaven and would find bliss. Shyam, aged 17 years, know that by doing so he would be committing suicide, but on account of instigation by Ram suffers death by jumping in the burning pyre of a woman. Ram is guilty of:

A.Abetment for the suicide committed by Shyam

B.Murder of Shyam

C.No offence

D.Both A and B above

 

Answer: Option A

 

 

45. Which of the following is not "Grievous Hurt"?

A.Permanent privation of the hearing of either ear

B.Dislocation of a tooth

C.Emasculation

D.Any hurt which causes the sufferer bodily pain for ten days

 

Answer: Option D

 

 

47. X finds a rupee coin on the highway, not knowing to whom the coin belongs, X picks the coin and pockets it. What offence, it any, has been committed by X. He is guilty of

A.Theft

B.Criminal misappropriation

C.Criminal breach of trust

D.No offence

 

Answer: Option D

 

48. The offence of stalking upon second or subsequent conviction is

A.Non cognizable and Bailable

B.Cognizable and Bailable

C.Cognizable and Non-bailable

D.Non cognizable and Non-bailable

 

Answer: Option C

 

49. Immovable property can be the subject matter of:

A.Theft

B.Extortion

C.Dacoity

D.Dishonest misappropriation of property

 

Answer: Option B

 

50. The ingredients of Section 149 of the Indian Penal Code are-
1. Knowledge of the probability of the commission of the offence
2. Common intention
3. Unlawful objects stated in Section 141 of the Indian Penal Code
4. Active participation in commission of crime.
Select the correct answer:

A.1, 3 and 4

B.2 and 4

C.3 and 4

D.1 and 3

 

Answer: Option D

 

51. A' with intention to kill her husband, purchased some poison-powder from a chemist who by mistake, dispensed plain sugar instead. She put the powder in a cup of tea and served it to her husband who drank it but did not die. Which one of the following statements is correct as far as the charge to attempt a murder is concerned?

A.She is liable because she had committed the penultimate act

B.She is liable because her intention to kill her husband is clear from the totality of acts

C.She is not liable because administration of sugar is not a step towards the commission of murder

D.She is not liable because her husband did not die

 

Answer: Option C

 

52. A woman ran to a well stating that she would jump into the well but she was caught before she could reach it. She is guilty of:

A.Attempt of murder

B.Attempt of culpable homicide

C.Attempt to commit suicide

D.No offence

 

Answer: Option D

 

53. Assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty under Section 354 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 is which kind of offence?

A.Non-cognizable and Bailable

B.Cognizable and Bailable

C.Cognizable and Non-bailable

D.Non-cognizable and Non-bailable

 

Answer: Option C

 

54. Knowingly furnishing false information to apublic servant, if the information required respects the commission of an offence etc is dealt under

A.Section 169 of Indian Penal Code

B.Section 170 of Indian Penal Code

C.Section 177 of Indian Penal Code

D.Section 172 of Indian Penal Code

 

Answer: Option C

 

55. Adulteration of food or drink intended for sale is punishable under

A.Section 227

B.Section 272

C.Section 273

D.Section 277

 

 

Answer: Option B

 

56. To include 'Accident' in exceptions of crime, which of the following element is essential?

A.It happened by accident or misfortune

B.It happened in doing a lawful act in a lawful manner

C.Proper care and caution has been taken

D.All of the above

 

 

Answer: Option D

 

57. The offence of adultery is:

A.Bailable

B.Non-cognizable

C.Compoundable

D.All of the above

 

Answer: Option D

 

 

58. A' lets out his premises to B, a police officer, with the knowledge that B will torture there C, an accused in a case. B tortures C in those premises. A is:

A.Not guilty of any offence under Indian Penal Code

B.Guilty of abetment

C.Guilty of causing hurt

D.Guilty of attempt to commit offence

 

Answer: Option B

 

59. The offence of Gang Rape under Section 376D of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 is traible by

A.Magistrate of first class

B.Court of Session

C.High court

D.Either B or C

 

Answer: Option B

 

60. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer:

List I (Subject)	List II (Case)
a. Insanity as defence	1. Emperor v. Birendra Kumar Ghosh
b. Group liability based on sharing of common intention and participation in the act therefore	2. McNaghten's case
c. Jus Necessitatis	3. State v. K. M. Nanavathi
d. Murder on grave and sudden provocation	4. R. v. Dudley and Stephens
	5. State of Maharashtra v. M. H. Geroge

A.a-3, b-1, c-4, d-5

B.a-5, b-3, c-1, d-4

C.a-2, b-4, c-5, d-3

D.a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3

 

Answer: Option D

 

62. Section 29A of Indian Penal Code is related to

A.Documents

B.Valuable Security

C.Electronic record

D.None of the above

 

Answer: Option C

 

63. The term "he" used under Indian Penal Code relates to a person who is

A.Male only

B.Female only

C.Male or female both

D.Third gender only

 

Answer: Option C

 

64. A attacks B to permanently disfigure his face; A could not do so, but causes B severe bodily pain for 15 days. A commits the offence of:

A.Voluntarily causing grievous hurt

B.Voluntarily causing hurt

C.Attempt to murder

D.Affray

 

Answer: Option B

 

65. In order that an Act should be punishable it must be morally blame-worthy. It must be a sin". Which of the following made this observation?

A.Salmond

B.Justice Krishna Iyer

C.Lord Denning

D.Stephen

 

Answer: Option C

 

66. In case of an offence punishable with fine only, an offender who is sentenced to pay a fine of not exceeding Rs. 100 but exceeding Rs, 50, the imprisonment in default of payment of fine shall not exceed

A.Two months

B.Three months

C.Four months

D.Six months

 

Answer: Option C

 

67. What is meant by Homicide?

A.Suicide by human being not at home

B.Suicide at home

C.Killing of a human being by another human being

D.Killing of human being by animal

 

Answer: Option C

 

68. Rioting means use of force or violence by an unlawful assembly, or by a member thereof, in prosecution of the common object of such assembly, as per

A.Section 144 of Indian Penal Code

B.Section 145 of Indian Penal Code

C.Section 146 of Indian Penal Code

D.Section 148 of Indian Penal Code

 

Answer: Option C

 

69. A person may voluntarily cause the death of an assailant in the exercise of right of private defense to protect himself against an assault done with the intention of:

A.Causing death

B.Committing rape

C.Causing grievous hurt

D.All of the above

 

Answer: Option D

 

70. A' attempts to pick the pocket of 'Z' by thrusting his hand into 'Z's' pocket. 'A' fails in his attempt as 'Z' had nothing in his pocket. What offence 'A' has committed?

A.Theft

B.Attempt to commit theft

C.Mischie

D.No offence

 

Answer: Option B

 

72. If an offender has been sentenced to imprisonment not exceeding six months, the solitary confinement

A.Shall not exceed 15 days

B.Shall not exceed one month

C.Shall not exceed two months

D.Shall not exceed forty-five days

 

Answer: Option B

 

73. The case of S. Varadarajan v. State of Madras (AIR 1965 SC 945) is associated with which one of the following offences?

A.Kidnapping from India

B.Kidnapping from Lawful Guardianship

C.Kidnapping and Abducting to compel her for marriage

D.Kidnapping and Abducting with intent secretly and wrongfully to confine

 

Answer: Option B

 

74. To constitute a criminal conspiracy, there must be an agreement between:

A.At least two persons

B.At least five persons

C.At least seven persons

D.At least three persons

 

Answer: Option A

 

75. X' drives very fast through a crowded road to catch a flight knowing that his act in "all probability" may cause death. 'Y' is killed by his vehicle. 'X' is guilty of

A.Culpable homicide not amounting to murder

B.Murder

C.Grievous hurt

D.Negligence

 

Answer: Option B

 

76. Under section 103 of Indian Penal Code, the right to Private defence of property extends to causing death if the offence is:

A.Mischief per se

B.Robbery per se

C.Theft per se

D.All of the above

 

Answer: Option B

 

77. If summons or notice requires attendance in person etc., in a court of justice is dealt under

A.Section 171 of Indian Penal Code

B.Section 172 of Indian Penal Code

C.Section 173 of Indian Penal Code

D.Section 174 of Indian Penal Code

 

Answer: Option B

 

78. Whoever has been previously convicted of an offence punishable under section 376 or 376A or 376D of Indian Penal Code and is subsequently convicted for an offence punishable under any of the said sections, shall be punished with

A.Rigorous imprisonment of 20 years which may be extended to life imprisonment

B.Rigorous imprisonment of 20 years and also with fine

C.Imprisonment for life or with death

D.Simple imprisonment upto 20 years

 

Answer: Option C

 

79. X' appears before 'A', a Magistrate. A said that he was not believing a word of 'X's disposition and that 'X' has perjured himself. 'X' moved to sudden passion by those words and killed 'A'. 'X' has committed

A.Murder

B.Culpable homicide not amounting to murder

C.No offence

D.None of the above

 

Answer: Option A

 

80. Consider the following provision in Section 300 of the Indian Penal Code:
Several culpable states of mind are referred to with the:
1. intention to cause death
2. knowledge that the act is so imminently dangerous that it must in all probability cause death
3. Intentions to cause such bodily injury as the offender know to be likely to cause death of the person to whom harm is caused
4. Intention of causing such bodily injury as is sufficient in ordinary course of nature to cause death.
The correct order of the sequence in which they are placed in the provision is:

A.1, 2, 3, 4

B.1, 3, 4, 2

C.1, 4, 3, 2

D.2, 3, 4, 1

 

Answer: Option B

 

82. The draft of the Indian Penal Code was prepared by:

A.Dr. Harisingh Gaur

B.Lord Macauly

C.D. F. Mulla

D.Kenny

 

Answer: Option B

 

83. Assault or use of criminal force otherwise than on grave provocation under Section 353 of the Indian Penal Code is which kind of offence;

A.Bailable and Cognizable

B.Bailable and Non-cognizable

C.Non-bailable and Cognizable

D.Non-bailable and Non-cognizable

 

Answer: Option C

 

84. In which of the following case(s), the offence of abetment is committed:

A.X widow prepare herself for sati and proceeds towards the pyre of her husband. X, Y and Z follow her by shouting repeatedly: "Ram, Ram."

B.X and Y attend reception of bride who was only of 13 years

C.M officiates as Priest or Pandit in the marriage of a girl aged 15 years and a boy aged 18 years

D.Only in A and C

 

Answer: Option D

 

85. The Information Technology (Amendment) Act, 2008 (10 of 2009) with effect from 27 October, 2009 which amended the Indian Penal Code in section 464, substituted "Electronic Signature" for

A.Digital signature

B.Documentary Evidence

C.Digital certificate

D.Electronically certified signature

 

 

Answer: Option A

 

86. A is attacked by a mob who attempt to murder him. He cannot effectually exercise his right of private defence without firing on the mob, and he cannot fire without risk of harming young children who are mingled with the crowd.

A.A must not use his right to private defence

B.A will be guilty of manslaughter if he fires on the mob

C.A will not be committing any offence if he has to fire on the mob

D.None of them

 

Answer: Option C

 

87. The maximum term of imprisonment which can be imposed by the court for the offence under Section 304A of the Indian Penal Code is

A.Thee years

B.Two years

C.One year

D.Six months

 

Answer: Option B

 

88. Section 13 Indian Penal Code which was repealed gave the definition of

A.Queen

B.British India

C.Government of India

D.Government servant

 

Answer: Option A

 

89. Sarla Mudgal, President Kalyani v. Union of India is a case on one of the following?

A.Rape

B.Adultery

C.Bigamy

D.Kidnapping

 

Answer: Option C

 

90. A' a soldier, fires on a mob by the order of his superior officers in conformity with the commands of the Law. A has committed no offence, his defence comes under section . . . . . . . . of Indian Penal Code

A.Section 76

B.Section 77

C.Section 78

D.Section 79

 

Answer: Option A

 

91. X was ill-treated by her in-laws including her husband H. After some time, she decided to leave her in-laws' house and jumps into a well along with her only child C, who she thought will not be taken care of by his uncaring father after her death. X jumped into the well along with C. C died but X was saved. X is liable for:

A.Culpable homicide amounting to murder under Section 300 read with Section 302, Indian Penal Code

B.Culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304, Part II of Indian Penal Code as she had an excuse to jump into the well along with her child C

C.Homicide by rash or negligent act not amounting to culpable homicide under Section 304A of the Indian Penal Code

D.No offence as she had sufficient justification for taking this drastic step because of the marital discord

 

Answer: Option A

 

92. A took away three cows belonging to B without his consent and distributed them to his (B's) creditors. A is:

A.Guilty of theft as it is causing wrongful loss to B even if there is no wrongful gain A

B.Not guilty of theft because it is not causing wrongful gain to him (a)

C.Guilty of extortion

D.Guilty of criminal misappropriation

 

Answer: Option A

93. Assertion (A): The court can allow right of private defence even if not pleaded by the accused.

Reason (R): Accused claims it as a matter of right.

A.Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

B.Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A

C.A is true but R is false

D.A is false but R is true

 

Answer: Option A

 

94. Who are affected by Section 494 of Indian Penal Code relating to the crime of bigamy?

A.Only male Hindus

B.Male and female Hindus

C.Male Muslims

D.Male of all religions

 

Answer: Option B

 

95. Which of the following sections of Indian Penal Code deals with volenti-nonfit-injuria?

A.87

B.88

C.89

D.All of the above

 

Answer: Option D

 

96. A is in the house which is on fire, with Z, a child. People, below hold out a blanket. A drops the child in good faith intending the child's benefit. But the child is killed by the fall. A has committed

A.Murder

B.Culpable homicide not amounting to murder

C.Culpable homicide as an exception to Section 300 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860

D.No offence

 

Answer: Option D

 

97. Principle: The Indian Penal Code makes preparation to wage war against the Government punishable.
Factual Situation: X, the chairman of a political party during an election campaign alleged that the ruling party was responsible for inflation, increase in crimes and all other evils that prevailed in the country and hence, exalted his party members to overthrow the present government

A.X is guilty as he was provoking his party men to overthrow the Government

B.X is not liable as his act does not amount to preparation for waging war against the Government

C.X is not liable as what he was saying was true

D.X is liable as he was making an irresponsible Statement

 

 

Answer: Option B

 

98. Smith v. Desmond is a leading case on:

A.Rape

B.Extortion

C.Sedition

D.Criminal Conspiracy

 

Answer: Option D

 

99. Which one of the following statements is correct?
The right of private defence under the Indian Penal Code is

A.An equitable remedy

B.A legal remedy

C.A judicial remedy

D.An extra judicial remedy

 

Answer: Option B

 

100. A' is carried off by a tiger. 'Z' fires at the tiger in good faith intending to rescue 'A', knowing it to be likely that the shot may kill 'A'. The shot fired by 'Z' gives 'A' a mortal wound. 'Z' has committed

A.No offence

B.Culpable homicide not amounting to murder

C.Offence of causing death by negligence

D.Murder

 

Answer: Option A