The accused killed his step-father, who was an infirm, old and invalid man, with the old man's consent, his motive being to get three innocent persons (his enemies) implicated. The accused is guilty of
A. No offence as he caused death by the consent of the victim
B. Murder
C. Culpable homicide not amounting to murder
D. Causing grievous hurt sufficient to cause death
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A digs a pit and leaves four deadly and poisonous snakes into it with the intention of causing death to others. B falls in the pit and is bitten by a snake and dies. A is guilty, if any, of:
A. Culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 299
B. Voluntarily causing grievous hurt under Section 326
C. Murder under Section 300
D. No offence as B fell in the pit by accident. Hence, A will get the benefit of Section 80 of the Indian Penal Code
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Which of the following persons are not exempted from criminal prosecution under the provisions of the Indian Penal Code, 1860?
A. Foreigners
B. President of India
C. Governors of any Indian State
D. None of the above
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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
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A person commits 'adultery', if he
A. Has sexual intercourse with a person, who is, and whom he knows, or has reason to believe to be, the wife of another man, without the consent or connivance of that man, such sexual intercourse not amounting to rape
B. Has sexual intercourse with a person, who is, and whom he knows, or has reason to believe to be, the wife of another man, with the consent or connivance of that man, such sexual intercourse not amounting to rape
C. Has sexual intercourse with an unmarried woman
D. Has sexual intercourse with a married woman
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An act is said to be done or believed in 'Good faith' when it is done with
A. Good intention
B. Good motive
C. Due care and attention
D. Bonafide act
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False statement in connection with elections is dealt under
A. Section 170 G of Indian Penal Code
B. Section 171 G of Indian Penal Code
C. Section 172 G of Indian Penal Code
D. Section 173 G of Indian Penal Code
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What is the punishment for grievous hurt by use of acid
A. Imprisonment not less than 7 years
B. Imprisonment not less than 10 years
C. Imprisonment not less than 5 years
D. Imprisonment not less than 2 years
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The word "public servant" denotes: A person falling under . . . . . . . .
A. A commissioned officer in the military
B. Every judge empowered by Law to do any adjudicatory functions
C. Every officer of court of justice
D. All the above
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Which one of the following correctly distinguishes theft from extortion?
A. In theft movable property must be dishonestly taken whereas in extortion there is delivery of the thing extorted
B. In extortion there must be dishonest intention whereas in theft the same is not necessary
C. Theft requires dishonest intention whereas extortion requires fraudulent intention
D. Theft is as offence against movable property whereas extortion is an offence against immovable property
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Consider the following statements and identify the answer:Statement I: X in the house with a child which is on fire. Knowing that the fall may kill the child, but not intending to kill him and in good faith in the child's benefit, X drops the child from the housetop to a blanket which was held out by. Some people below. Unfortunately the child died as a result of the fall. X has committed no offence.Statement II: Nothing is an offence which is done in good faith for the benefit of a person without his consent or consent of lawful guardian, if minor or person of unsound mind
A. Both the Statement are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I
B. Both the Statement are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I
C. Statement I is true but Statement II is false
D. Statement I is false but Statement II is true
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The word "injury" under the Indian Penal Code denotes:
A. Only physical injury
B. Only physical and mental injury
C. Only harm to body and property
D. Harm to body, mind, reputation or property
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Intentionally omitting to give notice or information to a public servant by a person legally bound to give such notice or information is dealt under
A. Section 174 of Indian Penal Code
B. Section 175 of Indian Penal Code
C. Section 176 of Indian Penal Code
D. Section 177 of Indian Penal Code
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Which Section of the Indian Penal Code defines 'sedition'?
A. Section 122
B. Section 123
C. Section 124
D. Section 124A
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Cheating by personation is punishable with imprisonment upto:
A. Seven years
B. Three years
C. Five years
D. Two years
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Committing a public nuisance is dealt under-
A. Section 287 of Indian Penal Code
B. Section 288 of Indian Penal Code
C. Section 289 of Indian Penal Code
D. Section 290 of Indian Penal Code
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Pramjeet, by his articles published in newspaper, has created hatred and contempt against the Government of India. He can be punished for the offence of
A. Waging war
B. Abetment
C. Sedition
D. None of the above
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Under Section 98 of the Indian Penal Code the right of private defence is also available against
A. Person of unsound mind
B. An intoxicated person
C. A person who does not have maturity of understanding
D. All of the above
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Section 76 of Indian Penal Code provides that nothing is an offence which is done by a person who by reason of
A. Mistake of fact in good faith believes himself to be bound by law to do it
B. Mistake of law in good faith believes himself to be bound by law to do it
C. Mistake of fact believes himself to be bound by morals to do it
D. All the above
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A' intending to kill 'B' by poisoning gave to 'B' some sweets to eat which were mixed with poison. 'B' took a portion of it and gave rest to 'C' and 'D'. 'C' and 'D' died while 'B' survived. 'A' is liable for:
A. Culpable homicide of 'C' and 'D'
B. Grievous hurt, as 'A' has no mens rea against 'C' and 'D'
C. Murder
D. Death by negligent act
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