X with intention to steal ornaments opened Y's box and found it empty. X is
A. Not liable for attempt to commit theft as the box being empty, commission of theft was impossible
B. Guilty of attempt to commit theft as he had an intention to commit theft and did an act towards its commission
C. Not liable for attempt to commit theft as he did not do the penultimate act towards the commission of theft
D. Not guilty of attempt to commit theft as he made only preparation to commit theft
Answer: Option B
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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