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Indian Penal Code

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Q287

Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct answer: Assertion (A): Nothing is an offence which is done by a person who, at the time of doing it, by reason of unsoundness of mind is incapable of knowing the exact nature of the act. Reason (R): Mistake of fact is a good defence and mistake of law is no defence.

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 the correct explanation of A
Answer
C.
A is true, but R is false
D.
A is false, but R is true

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
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