Y gives grave and sudden provocation to X. X, on this provocation, fires a pistol at Y, neither intending nor knowing himself to be likely to kill Z, who is near him, but out of sight. X kills Z. X is guilty of . . . . . . . .
A. Murder
B. Culpable homicide
C. No offence as death of Z was caused by accident or misfortune
D. An offence punishable under Section 304A, Indian Penal Code for doing a rash or negligent act not amounting to culpable homicide
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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