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301.

Give best response. Acts reus and mens rea are the two most essential elements of a crime. Actus reus means as follows :

A. External manifestation of will is known as actus reus.
B. Actus reus means the act, omission or other event indicated in the definition of the crime charged as being prescribed by criminal law.
C. Actus reus are such bodily movements as are prohibited by law.
D. Actus reus means such physical act of a human being as the law seeks to prevent.
Answer» C. Actus reus are such bodily movements as are prohibited by law.
Discussion
302.

Point out incorrect response.The following are the ingredients of section 83 I.P. Code.

A. An act done by a child above 7 years but under 12 years of age.
B. A child of above 7 but below 12 years is in India presumed to be doli incapax, therefore, the prosecution has to establish that he was doli capax.
C. The child must not have attained sufficient maturity of understanding to judge of the nature and consequences of his conduct.
D. Incapacity must exist at the time of commission of the act.
Answer» B. A child of above 7 but below 12 years is in India presumed to be doli incapax, therefore, the prosecution has to establish that he was doli capax.
Discussion
303.

The accused purchased a watch for Rs.100 from a house. The accused is guilty of

A. Theft.
B. Criminal breach of trust.
C. Criminal misappropriations of property.
D. No offence.
Answer» E.
Discussion
304.

A VADHYA not qualified as medical practitioner perform a major operation with the consentof that person :

A. He is not entitled as such vadhya can hardly be said to act in good faith.
B. He is entitled to get benefit because he knows that it is likely to cause his death.
C. He is not entitled to the benefit because he knows that it is likely to cause his death.
D. None of the above.
Answer» B. He is entitled to get benefit because he knows that it is likely to cause his death.
Discussion
305.

The Indian Penal Code is divided into :

A. XXIII Chapters & 511 Sections
B. XXIXI Chapters & 511 Sections
C. XXIX Chapters & 501 Sections
D. None of the above.
Answer» B. XXIXI Chapters & 511 Sections
Discussion
306.

Homicide is justifiable as provided:

A. Under Section 76 of IPC
B. Under Section 77 of IPC
C. Under Section 78 of IPC
D. All of these.
Answer» E.
Discussion
307.

The distinction between culpable homicide and murder is based on:

A. Exception given in Section 300 of Indian Penal code.
B. Availability of direct evidence of culpable homicide.
C. Intention or knowledge with respect to death
D. Availability of direct evidence of murder.
Answer» B. Availability of direct evidence of culpable homicide.
Discussion
308.

If Death is caused after theft, in order to carry away the property, the offence will be:

A. Dacoity
B. Extortion
C. Robbery
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
Discussion
309.

Nothing is an offence which is done without any criminal intention and knowledge in thedoing of :

A. Lawful act in a lawful manner by lawful means.
B. Lawful act in a lawful manner by lawful means and with proper care and caution.
C. Any act in a lawful manner by lawful means.
D. Unlawful act in a lawful manner by lawful means.
Answer» E.
Discussion
310.

It is an lawful assembly --------------Where five or more person assembly forming by force a right

A. Which they did not possess.
B. Which they bona fide believe they do not possess.
C. Which they supposed to be possessed.
D. All of these.
Answer» C. Which they supposed to be possessed.
Discussion
311.

T instigates C, a child under seven years of age to do an act which can cause X’s death. In consequence of this C cause X’s death in absence of T. With reference to the above statement” Assertion (A): T is liable for murder of X, even though the actual act has been committed by an infant. Reason (R): The liability of the abettor depends upon the capability and knowledge or intention of the person abetted. Of the above statements.

A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true and R is NOT a correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false but R is true.
Answer» D. A is false but R is true.
Discussion
312.

Culpable homicide is described in:

A. Section 302 of IPC
B. Section 307 of IPC
C. Section 299 of IPC
D. None of the above.
Answer» D. None of the above.
Discussion
313.

De minimus non curet let does mean :

A. The law takes no account of acts of insane.
B. The law takes no account of acts of a child.
C. The law takes no account of trifles.
D. None of the above.
Answer» D. None of the above.
Discussion
314.

The accused took an unmarried girl below the age of sixteen without her father consent in abonafide belief that girl was older than 16 :

A. As the tabbing in itself is unlawful and so cannot avail defence under sec. 79.
B. Accused can take good defence of mistake of fact.
C. Accused cannot take this defence as it is not a mistake of fact
D. None of the above.
Answer» B. Accused can take good defence of mistake of fact.
Discussion
315.

In the offence of extortion trust should be used against

A. Himself.
B. His family.
C. His relations.
D. Any one.
Answer» E.
Discussion
316.

A person who not expected to be in office, created a belief that he would be in office andobtained gratification. Which one of the following offences has been committed of by him?

A. Bribery
B. Misappropriation
C. Cheating
D. None of the above.
Answer» D. None of the above.
Discussion
317.

A person who was not expected to be in office, created a brief that he would be in office andobtained gratification. Which one of the following offences has been committed by him?

A. Bribery
B. Misappropriation
C. Cheating
D. None of the above.
Answer» D. None of the above.
Discussion
318.

Preparation and attempt are two stages of commission of crime. Preparation is not punishable generally but attempt is. One basic reason as to why preparation is not punishable is that there

A. Is no nexus between preparation and attempt
B. Can be chances of change of mind before commission of offence
C. Is absence of intention
D. Is absence of attempt
Answer» C. Is absence of intention
Discussion
319.

Point out incorrect response. Indian law relating to drunkenness as defence may be summed up in the following propositions :

A. Voluntary drunkenness is no excuse for a crime which requires the mere presence of “knowledge” as distinct from intention.
B. Voluntary drunkenness is an excuse only as regards “intention”.
C. Where actual knowledge exists it gives rise to an inference of presumed intention so as to make voluntary drunkenness an excuse.
D. Involuntary drunkenness is an excuse.
Answer» D. Involuntary drunkenness is an excuse.
Discussion
320.

A with intention to kill her husband, purchased some poison-powder from a chemist who by mistake, dispensed plain sugar instead. She put the powder in a cup of tea and served it to her husband who drank it but did not die. Which one of the following statements is correct so far as the charge to attempt a murder is concerned?

A. She is liable because she had committed the penultimate act
B. She is liable because her intention to kill her husband is clear from the totality of acts
C. She is not liable because administration of sugar is not a step towards the commission of murder.
D. She is not liable because her husband did not die.
Answer» C. She is not liable because administration of sugar is not a step towards the commission of murder.
Discussion
321.

Punishment for criminal conspiracy is in:

A. Section 120-B, IPC
B. Section 120-A, IPC
C. Section 144, Cr PC
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Section 120-A, IPC
Discussion
322.

Under which section dacoity with murder is described:

A. Section 378 of IPC
B. Section 399 of IPC
C. Section 396 of IPC
D. None of the above.
Answer» D. None of the above.
Discussion
323.

There was a dispute between two brothers regarding some property matter. On a particular occasion wives of these two brothers were found quarrelling with each other. The elder of the two brothers came in and requested them to refrain from quarrelling. At that time the younger brother suddenly appeared and gave a lethal blow on the head of the elder brother who died after a few hours in the hospital. Which one of the following offences has been committed by the younger brother?

A. Culpable homicide not amounting to murder
B. Culpable homicide amounting to murder
C. Simple hurt
D. Grievous hurt
Answer» E.
Discussion
324.

If acts no fact reum nisi means sit rea is a cardinal principle of criminal law, then which oneof the following statements correctly reflects the above principle?

A. Mens rea is an essential element of a crime and there cannot be a crime without means rea.
B. Criminal liability under Indian Law always implies mens rea
C. To constitute a crime there must be actus rues and mens rea
D. Actus reus is not always necessary to constitute a crime.
Answer» E.
Discussion
325.

A being in family terms with Z, goes in Z’s library in his absence and takes away a book forthe purpose of reading it. A afterwards A keeps the book. A commit

A. Theft.
B. Theft if he keeps the book dishonestly.
C. No offence.
D. Attempt to commit theft.
Answer» C. No offence.
Discussion
326.

Give correct response

A. If one instigates another to perpetuate particular crime & that other in pursuance of instigation not only perpetrate that crime but in the course of doing so commits another crime. Abettor is liable for another crime.
B. Sec. 111 IPC proceeds on the maxim Every man is presumed to intend the natural consequence of his act.
C. Both (a) and (b).
D. None of the above.
Answer» D. None of the above.
Discussion
327.

Which one of the following statements correctly describes the clauses thirdly of Section 300IPC?

A. Intention to cause bodily injury sufficient in the ordinary course of nature to cause death
B. Knowledge that an act of that kind will be likely to cause death must be proved
C. It must be shown that the accused intended to inflict the very injury that is present
D. Nature of the injury need not be proved.
Answer» B. Knowledge that an act of that kind will be likely to cause death must be proved
Discussion
328.

Abetment of an offence is

A. Always an offence.
B. Never an offence
C. May be an offence depending on the circumstances but not always
D. None.
Answer» B. Never an offence
Discussion
329.

Assertion (A): The court can allow right of private defence even if not pleaded by the accused. Reason (R): Accused claims it as a matter of right.

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.
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false but R is true.
Answer» D. A is false but R is true.
Discussion
330.

Which one of the following is NOT an essential elements of the offence of extortion?

A. Intentionally putting a person in a state of fear of injury of himself or to another
B. The property must always be a movable property
C. The property is delivered to the extortioner as a means of avoiding injury
D. Dishonestly putting a person in a state of fear of injury to him to deliver property of valuable security to another person
Answer» C. The property is delivered to the extortioner as a means of avoiding injury
Discussion
331.

Which one of the following correctly identifies the remedies available to the victim in case offalse imprisonment?

A. Self-help, abatement, action for damages
B. Habeas corpus, action for damages, injunction
C. Self-held, habeas corpus, action for damages
D. Injunction, abatement, action for damages.
Answer» D. Injunction, abatement, action for damages.
Discussion
332.

Inducing person with dishonest intention to part with his property by putting him in fear ofphysical injury amounts to an offence of

A. Criminal intimidation
B. Extortion
C. Criminal misappropriation
D. Theft.
Answer» C. Criminal misappropriation
Discussion
333.

Causing miscarriage with common consent or her guardian’s consent is:

A. Justified under exceptions.
B. Not justified.
C. Not justified as independently it is an offence.
D. None of the above.
Answer» C. Not justified as independently it is an offence.
Discussion
334.

Nothing is an offence which is done by a person who a:

A. 60-year-old man
B. 6-year-old boy
C. 12-year-old girl
D. 18-year-old girl.
Answer» C. 12-year-old girl
Discussion
335.

The master of the house seeing the large number of dacoits, do not offer any resistance andno force or violence is used in taking away the property. The offence committed is

A. Dacoity
B. Robbery
C. Theft.
D. Extortion
Answer» B. Robbery
Discussion
336.

For an affray under Section 159 of IPC the minimum number of persons required is:

A. Five
B. Two
C. Four
D. None.
Answer» B. Two
Discussion
337.

Y owed some money to X. X the bullock of Y grazing by the side of a stream and kept it tied in his own house. When Y asked him to release the bullock, X told him that he would do so when the money was paid. X is guilty of

A. Criminal breach of trust
B. Criminal misappropriation
C. Extortion
D. Theft
Answer» E.
Discussion
338.

Assertion (A): X and Y sitting on the bank of a river suddenly start fighting, and X throws Y into the river Y starts shouting and request Z, a vendor on river bank, to save him, Z though knows swimming does not pay heed Y drowns. Z is not liable. Reason (R): People must guard against reasonable probabilities but they are not expected to guard against fantastic possibilities. Of the above statements.

A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true and R is NOT a correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false but R is true.
Answer» D. A is false but R is true.
Discussion
339.

The right of P.D. of property against robbery continues as long as :

A. Offender causes or attempts to cause to any person death or wrongful restrain.
B. Offender causes or attempts to cause to any person death.
C. Offender causes or attempts to cause to any person death or hurt or wrong-full restraint.
D. None of the above.
Answer» D. None of the above.
Discussion
340.

Accused ‘A’ obtained utensils representing that he was a tenant and would return afterrepairing but he did not return the utensils and it was found that he was not the tenant. A is guilty of

A. Cheating.
B. Criminal breach of trust.
C. Theft.
D. Mischief.
Answer» B. Criminal breach of trust.
Discussion
341.

A man in order to escape death from hunger kills another for the purpose of eating :

A. He is guilty of murder.
B. He has good defence under Sec. 81.
C. Although he is guilty but not of murder.
D. None of the above.
Answer» B. He has good defence under Sec. 81.
Discussion
342.

Give correct response. In Allen v. Whitehead, the defendant, an occupier and licensee of a refreshment house employed a manager for running the refreshment house. He used to visit it only once or twice a week. He had given express instructions to the manager that no prostitutes were to be allowed to congregate on the premises of the house. The manager, inspite of his instructions to the contrary, allowed some women, whom he knew to be prostitutes, to congregate on the premises. The defendant had no personal knowledge of it. Held that:

A. The defendant was not liable but the manger was liable because the defendant had given express instructions to the manger not to allow prostitutes to congregate on his premises.
B. The defendant was not liable for the offence of allowing prostitutes to congregate on his premises because he had no knowledge about it.
C. The defendant was held vicariously liable for knowingly suffering prostitutes to meet and remain in the refreshment house.
D. None of the above answers is correct.
Answer» D. None of the above answers is correct.
Discussion
343.

Culpable homicide is not murder, it is committed under:

A. Grave and sudden provocation
B. Madness
C. Moral conviction
D. Anger.
Answer» E.
Discussion
344.

Culpable homicide is causing death:

A. With the intention of causing death
B. With the intention of causing such bodily injury as is likely to cause death
C. With the knowledge that it is likely, by such act, to cause death
D. All are correct.
Answer» E.
Discussion
345.

Which one of the following is not punishable under the Indian Penal Code?

A. Preparation to wage war against the State.
B. Preparation to commit murder.
C. Preparation to commit dacoity.
D. Preparation to commit depredation on the territory of a friendly power.
Answer» C. Preparation to commit dacoity.
Discussion
346.

Punishment for Dowry death is:

A. Not less than three years
B. Not less than five years
C. Not less than seven years and in rare circumstances may extend to death sentence
D. Not less than seven years but which may extend to imprisonment for life.
Answer» E.
Discussion
347.

A accused ran after the complainant B with an axe in his hand but when he was only fourpaces away from B, the axe was snatched away from his hand. A is guilty of --

A. Attempt of grievous hurt.
B. Attempt of hurt.
C. Attempt of murder.
D. No offence.
Answer» D. No offence.
Discussion
348.

In the above stated question the person is guilty of culpable homicide not amounting tomurder because in this case

A. 86 protect to assume specific intent.
B. Sec. 86 does not say any thing to assume knowledge on the part of accused.
C. Both (a) and (b).
D. None of the above.
Answer» B. Sec. 86 does not say any thing to assume knowledge on the part of accused.
Discussion
349.

Under see 299 the connection between act and death caused must be

A. Indirect.
B. Direct.
C. Both (a) and (b).
D. None of the above.
Answer» C. Both (a) and (b).
Discussion
350.

Section 84 of IPC provides for

A. Medical insanity
B. Legal insanity
C. Moral insanity
D. None.
Answer» C. Moral insanity
Discussion