X, a jailor, has the charge of Z, a prisoner. X, intending to cause Z's death, illegally omits to supply Z with food; in consequence of which Z is much reduced in strength, but the starvation is not sufficient to cause his death. X is dismissed from his office, and Y succeeds him. Y, without collusion or co-operation with X, illegally omits to supply Z with food, knowing that he is likely thereby to cause Z's death. Z dies of hunger. What will be position under Indian Penal Code, 1860?
A. X and Y are guilty of Murder
B. X is guilty of an attempt to commit Murder
C. Y is guilty of an attempt to commit Murder
D. Y is guilty of an attempt to commit culpable homicide
E. None of these
Answer: Option B
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Which of the following is an offence of continuing under Indian Penal Code, 1860?
A. Rape
B. Theft
C. Abetment
D. Abduction
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
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
A. Attempt to cause death
B. Causing death intentionally
C. Causing grievous injury
D. Causing injury which is likely to cause death
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