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Law · Q918

Indian Penal Code

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Q918

Read Assertion (A) and Reason (R) and give 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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