Indian Penal Code MCQ question and answer

31

With respect to the difference between kidnapping from lawful guardianship and abduction which of the following statements is correct?

A) Kidnapping is committed only in respect of a minor or a person of unsound mind. Abduction is committed in respect of a person of any age B) In former, the person kidnapped is removed out of lawful guardianship. Abduction has reference exclusively to the person abducted C) In kidnapping, consent of the person kidnapped or entitled is immaterial. In abduction, consent of the person moved, if freely and voluntarily given, condones abduction D) All of these

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Answer: Option D

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In P. Rathinam v. Union of India (1994) 3 SCC 394 the Supreme Court held Section 309 Indian Penal Code as unconstitutional. Was this judgment overruled and if so in which case?

A) Yes, Smt. Gian Kaur v. State of Punjab, (1996) 2 SCC 648 B) Yes, Sachidanand Singh v. State of Bihar, (1998) 2 SCC 493 C) Yes, Sucha Singh v. State of Punjab, (2003) 7 SCC 643 D) No, it was not overruled

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Answer: Option A

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33

How significant is 'motive' in determining the criminal liability of an accused?

A) Relevant B) Irrelevant C) Absolutely necessary D) Depends upon the facts and circumstances of every case

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Answer: Option D

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34

"I believe in operation Valmiki because every Sant has a past and every criminal has a future".
the Statements is of:

A) Justice Sikri B) Justice P. N. Bhagwati C) Justice Krishna Iyer D) Justice J. S. Verma

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Answer: Option C

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35

Match the following and choose the correct answer:

Offence	Section
a. Stalking	1. Section 376E
b. Voyeurism	2. Section 354D
c. Gang Rape	3. Section 370
d. Trafficking of person	4. Section 354C
	5. Section 376D

A) a-1, b-4, c-5, d-3 B) a-2, b-4, c-5, d-3 C) a-4, b-2, c-1, d-3 D) a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3

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Answer: Option B

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36

In cases of consecutive sentence on conviction of several offences at one trial by a metropolitan magistrate the aggregate punishment

A) Shall not exceed twice the amount of the punishment which the Magistrate is competent to inflict for a single offence B) Shall not exceed the amount of the punishment which the Magistrate is competent to inflict for a single offence as prescribed under Section 29 of Criminal Procedure Code C) Shall not exceed three times the amount of punishment which the Magistrate is competent to inflict for a single offence D) Shall not exceed 14 years

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Answer: Option A

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"Group liability" means-

A) Where all members of the group are liable for the offences committed by them individually in a group B) Offence committed by members of a family C) Offence committed by common friends D) Where other members of the group are vicariously held liable for the resultant offence committed by them or one of the members of the group on fulfillment of essential conditions of the given group liability

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Answer: Option D

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38

The Criminal (Amendment) Act, 1983 was the culmination of the following judgement of the Supreme Court:

A) Nandani Satpathi v. P. L. Dhani B) Tuka Ram v. State C) Vishakha v. State D) Pratap Misra v. State

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Answer: Option B

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39

To whom, among the following, is the right of private defence, under Chapter IV of Indian Penal Code, available?
1. Only to the defender being a preventive right.
2. An aggressor, while facing action on the part of the defender which is excessive.
Select the correct answer:

A) 1 only B) 2 only C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2

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Answer: Option A

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40

A husband beat his wife due to which she left the home saying that she would jump into a well. She tried to jump into the village well but a passerby caught her before she could jump. She would be guilty of

A) Attempt to culpable homicide B) Attempt to commit suicide C) Criminal intimidation D) No offence

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Answer: Option B

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