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351.	Can a person commit a breach of trust for his own property:
A.	Yes
B.	No
C.	Sometimes
D.	None of the above.
Answer» C. Sometimes

Discussion

352.	If Actus non facit reum nisi mens sit rea is a cardinal principal 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 with out mens rea.
B.	Criminal liability under Indian Law always implies mens rea
C.	To constitute a crime there must be actus reus and mens rea
D.	Actus reus is not always necessary to constitute a crime.
Answer» D. Actus reus is not always necessary to constitute a crime.

Discussion

353.	X dishonestly took away a jewellery box from Y’s possession. While he was proceedingtowards his home he found that he was being followed by Y. he abandoned the box and threw stones at Y to deter him from continuing the pursuit. X has committed:
A.	No offence
B.	Extortion
C.	Theft
D.	Robbery.
Answer» D. Robbery.

Discussion

354.	The Indian Penal Code came into force from:
A.	6 October, 1860
B.	1 September, 1873
C.	1 July, 1882
D.	None of the above.
Answer» B. 1 September, 1873

Discussion

355.	A successful attempt of which of the following is not punishable ____
A.	Dacoity.
B.	Suicide.
C.	Murder.
D.	Kidnapping.
Answer» C. Murder.

Discussion

356.	Point out best response. Of all the doctrines that are of fundamental importance in criminal jurisprudence, the rule is that:
A.	A man is presumed innocent until he is proved guilty and that the benefit of all reasonable doubts must be given to the accused.
B.	Whenever a case is brought with in the forecorners of a statute, the burden lies upon the accused to prove that the act was done innocently and not intentionally or negligently.
C.	Whenever the prosecution alleges the commission of a crime and prima facie establishes the guilt of the accused the burden lies upon the defence to disporve the prosecution story.
D.	Where the evidence adduced by the accused fails to satisfy the court affirmatively of the existence of circumstances bringing the case with the general exception pleaded, the accused shall not be entitled to acquittal in any circumstance whatsoever.
Answer» B. Whenever a case is brought with in the forecorners of a statute, the burden lies upon the accused to prove that the act was done innocently and not intentionally or negligently.

Discussion

357.	Point out incorrect response. The maxim nullum poena sine leg, nullum crimes sine leg, known as the principle of legality implies the following:
A.	Non-retroactivity of penal laws i.e. no person shall be punished except in pursuance of a statute which fixes a penalty for a criminal conduct.
B.	No person shall be prosecuted and punished for the same offence more than once.
C.	Penal statutes are to be construed strictly against the state and in favour of the accused.
D.	It lays down an injunction to the legislature not to lay down the law in broad general terms but it must be certain and also that penal laws should be accessible and intelligible.
Answer» C. Penal statutes are to be construed strictly against the state and in favour of the accused.

Discussion

358.	A entered into an agreement with B to obtain undue favour from a member of the Government on the promise that A will pay Rupees one lakh to B, who will deliver the same to that member. A paid the amount to B, who in turn paid to C, a member of Government for the said purpose as reward. C subsequently refused to do any favour. On the basis of above facts.
A.	B alone is responsible for his actions.
B.	Both B and C are liable as there was an abetment by conspiracy
C.	C alone is responsible as he misappropriated the money for his own use.
D.	A has no ground to bring prosecution against C, because at the time of agreement C’s name was not known to B.
Answer» C. C alone is responsible as he misappropriated the money for his own use.

Discussion

359.	Which one of the following statements correctly defines murder?
A.	Causing death by an act done with intention of causing bodily injury as is likely to cause death
B.	Causing death by an act done with the knowledge that it is likely to cause death
C.	Death is caused by an act which was done under grave and sudden provocation
D.	Death is caused by an act done with the intention of causing bodily injury and the bodily injury intended to be inflicted is sufficient in the ordinary course of nature to cause death.
Answer» E.

Discussion

360.	Criminal force implies:
A.	Assault
B.	Battery
C.	Whipping
D.	None of the above.
Answer» C. Whipping

Discussion

361.	Give correct response. In most of the defences, which a person being prosecuted for the commission of a crime, may plead, it is essential that the act alleged must have been done in good faith. Good faith means:
A.	A simple and actual belief that the act is not contrary to law and whether a reasonable man would have done that act.
B.	An act in fact done honestly whether it is done negligently or not.
C.	A reasonable and bonafide belief that the act done is not contrary to law and an act done with
D.	Logical infallibility in so far as the doing of act is concerned.
Answer» D. Logical infallibility in so far as the doing of act is concerned.

Discussion

362.	Which one of the following is an essential element of criminal breach of trust?
A.	Contractual relationship
B.	Transfer of possession
C.	Taking possession of the property by fraudulent means
D.	Property must be movable.
Answer» C. Taking possession of the property by fraudulent means

Discussion

363.	Point out incorrect response.The following are the ingredients of the offence of kidnapping from lawful guardianship :
A.	The taking or enticing must be out of the keeping of the lawful guardian of such minor or person of unsound mind.
B.	The object of such taking or enticing must be with an intention to commit an offence.
C.	Taking or enticing away a minor or a person of unsound mind. Such minor must be, if a male, below 16 years and if a female, below 18 years of age.
D.	Such taking or enticing must be without the consent of such guardian.
Answer» C. Taking or enticing away a minor or a person of unsound mind. Such minor must be, if a male, below 16 years and if a female, below 18 years of age.

Discussion

364.	Which of the following act/acts amount/amounts to extortion
A.	Refusal to allow people to carry away firewood collected in a government forest.
B.	Obtaining of a bond under the threat of non-rendering of service as a wakil.
C.	Refusal to perform a marriage ceremony without taking payment of Rs. 5/00.
D.	None of the.
Answer» E.

Discussion

365.	R takes a loan from M on the security of his bike. But when M was away. R took away the vehicle. The loan was not repaid. R is guilty of:
A.	No offence as the bike belonged to him
B.	No offence as what he owes is some money that could be repaid.
C.	Theft as he takes away the vehicle from the possession of M with dishonest intention.
D.	Dishonest misappropriation of property as he had no right to appropriate the property.
Answer» D. Dishonest misappropriation of property as he had no right to appropriate the property.

Discussion

366.	A bullock-cart carrying a box of treasure is intercepted by A. The offence of theft is committedby A if and as soon as
A.	He seizes the bullock
B.	The bullock is made to above by him in his direction
C.	He takes the box of treasure
D.	He takes the valuable contents of the treasure.
Answer» C. He takes the box of treasure

Discussion

367.	Which section of IPC deals with homicide by negligence?
A.	Section 302 of IPC
B.	Section 307 of IPC
C.	Section 304A of IPC
D.	None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above

Discussion

368.	Assertion (A): A person compelled by threats, from another, which reasonably cause apprehension of his instant death, commits murder of the third person, can plead the defence of compulsion.Reason (R): Consent of the deceased (above 12 years) is a defence to the charge of murder if the act causing death is done in good fait for the benefit of the deceased without intention to kill. 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» E.

Discussion

369.	‘A’ instigates ‘B’ to give false evidence. Here, if ‘B’ does not give false evidence, what offence‘A’ has committed ?
A.	‘A’ is guilty of no offence
B.	Attempt to give false evidence
C.	Offence punishable with imprisonment of any description provided for that offence for a term, which may extend to one-fourth part of the longest term provided for that offence and with fine.
D.	None of the above.
Answer» D. None of the above.

Discussion

370.	A man was cutting the throat of his wife, their son shot and killed the father:
A.	Son is not entitled as right of P.D. is available against the offence affecting one’s own body.
B.	Son is not entitled to the benefit of this Sec. 96.
C.	Son is entitled to the benefit.
D.	Cannot say.
Answer» D. Cannot say.

Discussion

371.	Which is an instance of criminal attempt?
A.	A procures color with an intent to make false coins
B.	A is in possession of some obscene photographs and he thought of publishing them
C.	A, with an intent to kill B, administers sugar thinking it to be poison-powder.
D.	None of the above.
Answer» E.

Discussion

372.	Threatening to commit certain acts forbidden by Indian Penal Code is associated with whichone of the following?
A.	Misrepresentation
B.	Fraud
C.	Coercion
D.	Mistake.
Answer» D. Mistake.

Discussion

373.	To constitute an offence of criminal conspiracy, what is the necessary condition to be proved?
A.	There must be a prior meeting of two or more persons.
B.	There must be an agreement of two or more persons to do an illegal act or to do a legal act by illegal means.
C.	A person does an illegal act with the help of two or more persons.
D.	Two or more persons commit a crime on a sudden provocation with guilty mind.
Answer» C. A person does an illegal act with the help of two or more persons.

Discussion

374.	Offence of theft is related to:
A.	Movable property only
B.	Immovable property only
C.	Property only
D.	None.
Answer» B. Immovable property only

Discussion

375.	Sec. 81 says that nothing is an offence of its being done with the knowledge:
A.	To void or harm to other.
B.	Without any criminal intention.
C.	Both (a) and (b).
D.	None of the above.
Answer» D. None of the above.

Discussion

376.	Consider the following two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R): Assertion (A): There is no liability for an attempt to commit an impossible theft. Reason (R): No criminal liability can be incurred under Section 511 of the Indian Penal Code for an attempt to do an act which, if done will not be an offence. 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» E.

Discussion

377.	To apply Sec. 149 there must be at least :
A.	Fifteen persons.
B.	Ten persons.
C.	Five persons.
D.	None of the above.
Answer» D. None of the above.

Discussion

378.	A inserts his hand into the pocket of B with a view to take away some currency notes, but Afinds that the pocket is empty. In this case, A is guilty of
A.	No offence because the offence cannot be completed
B.	Attempt to commit theft
C.	Abetment of theft
D.	Mischief.
Answer» C. Abetment of theft

Discussion

379.	Section 34 of I.P.C. provides for liability based on common intention. Consider the followingsituations: 1. The weapon used in the offence was found in A’s house. 2. A has procured the weapon of offence voluntarily to aid the criminal gang. 3. A was compelled under threat to his life to procure the weapon of offence. 4. The weapon was supplied on receipt of value of the weapon (sale). Which of the situation given above reflect (s) the correct ingredients with regard of Section 34?
A.	1 and 2
B.	2 and 3
C.	2 only
D.	4 only.
Answer» D. 4 only.

Discussion

380.	The imprisonment in case of default of payment of fine is:
A.	Simple
B.	Rigorous
C.	Simple or rigorous
D.	Solitary confinement
Answer» B. Rigorous

Discussion

381.	Offence of theft is under:
A.	Section 302 of IPC
B.	Section 378 of IPC
C.	Section 376 of IPC.
D.	None of the above
Answer» C. Section 376 of IPC.

Discussion

382.	Whoever makes any false document or false electronic record or part of a document orelectronic record, with intent to cause damage or injury, to the public or to any person, or to support any claim or title, or to cause any person to part with property, or to enter into any express or implied contract, or with intent to commit fraud or that fraud may be committed, commits forgery is :
A.	Making a fake document
B.	Forgery
C.	Cheating
D.	None of the above.
Answer» C. Cheating

Discussion

383.	Which one of the following statements regarding Section 34 and 149 of the Indian Penal Codeis correct?
A.	Common intention and common object are the same
B.	Both are distinct offences in themselves.
C.	Section 34 enunciates a mere principle of liability and creates no offence while Section 149 creates a specific offence.
D.	Section 34 and 149 are mutually helping Sections
Answer» D. Section 34 and 149 are mutually helping Sections

Discussion

384.	A shot at B with a view to kill him. When B was being taken to the hospital, a tree fall upon B on the way and B died in the hospital a few days later. If it was proved that the falling of the tree caused B’s death then:
A.	A shall be responsible for the death of B.
B.	Falling of tree has broken the chain of causation
C.	A is not liable to pay an compensation to the dependants of B
D.	None of the above statements is correct.
Answer» B. Falling of tree has broken the chain of causation

Discussion

385.	To apply Section 149 I.P.C.
A.	There must be commission of an offence by at least members of the assembly.
B.	There must be commission of an offence by all members of assembly.
C.	There must be commission of an offence by more then two members of assembly at least.
D.	There must be commission of an offence by any one of the members of assembly.
Answer» E.

Discussion

386.	Point out incorrect response. The following are ingredients of section 79 of the Indian Penal Code:
A.	Such a belief must be by reason of a mistake of fact and not by reason of a mistake of law.
B.	Act must have been done by a person who is either justified by law or believes himself to be justified by law in doing it.
C.	One must be legally bound to do that act and not only legally justified to do it.
D.	Belief must be a bona fide belief in good faith.
Answer» D. Belief must be a bona fide belief in good faith.

Discussion

387.	Point out incorrect response. The doctrine of mens rea requires a mind at fault in all offences. To this general rule, the exceptions are found in statutory offences. Some of the exceptions are offences relating to:
A.	Public welfare offences relating to regulation of road traffic.
B.	Public welfare offences, such as sale of adulterated drugs or food articles.
C.	Abduction and Bigamy in common law.
D.	Liability of the master for the acts of his servants.
Answer» E.

Discussion

388.	Mens Rea is an essential element in every offence except in :
A.	Cases criminal in form but which are really only a summary made of enforcing a civil right.
B.	Cases not criminal in any real sense.
C.	Cases of public nuisance.
D.	All of these.
Answer» E.

Discussion

389.	A signs his own name to a bill of exchange, intending that it may be believed that the bill was drawn by another person of the same name. A
A.	Has committed an offence;
B.	Has committed an offence of cheating
C.	Has committed no offence of forgery
D.	Has committed an offence of forgery
Answer» E.

Discussion

390.	A guardian, without consent of girl and in her absence, in her name caused a marriageceremony and married her to other person while her husband was living:
A.	It is abetment.
B.	It is not abetment because to constitute abetment the accused must have instigated other person.
C.	It is not abetment as father is authorized to do that.
D.	None of the above.
Answer» C. It is not abetment as father is authorized to do that.

Discussion

391.	This Section 34 deals when all the person in doing of an criminal act has :
A.	Same intention.
B.	Common intention.
C.	Both (a) and (b).
D.	None of the above.
Answer» C. Both (a) and (b).

Discussion

392.	Section 97 of IPC extends the right of private defence of property, to the offence of:
A.	Cheating
B.	Misappropriation
C.	Theft & Robbery
D.	None.
Answer» D. None.

Discussion

393.	The abetment of offence is completed as soon:
A.	The offence abetted has been committed
B.	The abetter has incited another person to commit an offence
C.	The person abetted has done some overt act towards the commission of the offence
D.	All the above acts have been place.
Answer» C. The person abetted has done some overt act towards the commission of the offence

Discussion

394.	Criminal conspiracy is an agreement between two or more persons to
A.	Do or cause to be done an illegal act
B.	Do or cause to be done an illegal act, or an act which is not illegal by illegal means.
C.	Do or cause to be done ac act which is illegal by illegal means
D.	Commit an offence.
Answer» C. Do or cause to be done ac act which is illegal by illegal means

Discussion

395.	In kidnapping, the consent of minor is
A.	Wholly immaterial
B.	Partly immaterial
C.	Wholly material
D.	None.
Answer» B. Partly immaterial

Discussion

396.	A picks up a revolver and pointing towards B says “I will shoot and kill you”. It amounts to:
A.	Criminal assault
B.	Criminal intimidation
C.	Simple hurt
D.	None of the above.
Answer» B. Criminal intimidation

Discussion

397.	A an officer was ordered to arrest B, believing Z to be B, he arrest Z.
A.	A has committed no offence.
B.	A has committed an offence.
C.	A has committed no offence by reason of mistake of fact under Sec. 76.
D.	None of the above.
Answer» D. None of the above.

Discussion

398.	Point out incorrect response.The following are some of the illustrations of theft :
A.	A, a mail-sorter secrets out a bearing letter with an intention to deliver it to the mail peon and to share the collections.
B.	A takes B’s stick out of his hand in order to beat him with it.
C.	A cuts down a tree on B’s ground with the intention of dishonestly taking the tree out of B’s possession without B’s consent.
D.	A took a bundle belonging to himself which was in possession of a police constable and for which the constable was accountable.
Answer» C. A cuts down a tree on B’s ground with the intention of dishonestly taking the tree out of B’s possession without B’s consent.

Discussion

399.	Assembling for dacoity is punishable under:
A.	Section 396, IPC
B.	Section 391, IPC
C.	Section 399, IPC
D.	None of the above.
Answer» D. None of the above.

Discussion

400.	Z under the influence of madness, attempts to kill A. A hits Z with an iron rod seriouslyinjuring him. In this context which one of the following propositions is correct?
A.	A has not right of private defence since Z is mad
B.	A has right of private defence though Z is mad
C.	A is guilty of inflicting grievous hurt on Z
D.	A is guilty of inflicting simple hurt on Z.
Answer» C. A is guilty of inflicting grievous hurt on Z

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in Indian Polity and Civics.

Can a person commit a breach of trust for his own property:

If Actus non facit reum nisi mens sit rea is a cardinal principal of criminal law, then which oneof the following statements correctly reflects the above principle?

X dishonestly took away a jewellery box from Y’s possession. While he was proceedingtowards his home he found that he was being followed by Y. he abandoned the box and threw stones at Y to deter him from continuing the pursuit. X has committed:

The Indian Penal Code came into force from:

A successful attempt of which of the following is not punishable ____

Point out best response. Of all the doctrines that are of fundamental importance in criminal jurisprudence, the rule is that:

Point out incorrect response. The maxim nullum poena sine leg, nullum crimes sine leg, known as the principle of legality implies the following:

Which one of the following statements correctly defines murder?

Criminal force implies:

Give correct response. In most of the defences, which a person being prosecuted for the commission of a crime, may plead, it is essential that the act alleged must have been done in good faith. Good faith means:

Which one of the following is an essential element of criminal breach of trust?

Point out incorrect response.The following are the ingredients of the offence of kidnapping from lawful guardianship :

Which of the following act/acts amount/amounts to extortion

R takes a loan from M on the security of his bike. But when M was away. R took away the vehicle. The loan was not repaid. R is guilty of:

A bullock-cart carrying a box of treasure is intercepted by A. The offence of theft is committedby A if and as soon as

Which section of IPC deals with homicide by negligence?

‘A’ instigates ‘B’ to give false evidence. Here, if ‘B’ does not give false evidence, what offence‘A’ has committed ?

A man was cutting the throat of his wife, their son shot and killed the father:

Which is an instance of criminal attempt?

Threatening to commit certain acts forbidden by Indian Penal Code is associated with whichone of the following?

To constitute an offence of criminal conspiracy, what is the necessary condition to be proved?

Offence of theft is related to:

Sec. 81 says that nothing is an offence of its being done with the knowledge:

To apply Sec. 149 there must be at least :

A inserts his hand into the pocket of B with a view to take away some currency notes, but Afinds that the pocket is empty. In this case, A is guilty of

The imprisonment in case of default of payment of fine is:

Offence of theft is under:

Which one of the following statements regarding Section 34 and 149 of the Indian Penal Codeis correct?

A shot at B with a view to kill him. When B was being taken to the hospital, a tree fall upon B on the way and B died in the hospital a few days later. If it was proved that the falling of the tree caused B’s death then:

To apply Section 149 I.P.C.

Point out incorrect response. The following are ingredients of section 79 of the Indian Penal Code:

Point out incorrect response. The doctrine of mens rea requires a mind at fault in all offences. To this general rule, the exceptions are found in statutory offences. Some of the exceptions are offences relating to:

Mens Rea is an essential element in every offence except in :

A signs his own name to a bill of exchange, intending that it may be believed that the bill was drawn by another person of the same name. A

A guardian, without consent of girl and in her absence, in her name caused a marriageceremony and married her to other person while her husband was living:

This Section 34 deals when all the person in doing of an criminal act has :

Section 97 of IPC extends the right of private defence of property, to the offence of:

The abetment of offence is completed as soon:

Criminal conspiracy is an agreement between two or more persons to

In kidnapping, the consent of minor is

A picks up a revolver and pointing towards B says “I will shoot and kill you”. It amounts to:

A an officer was ordered to arrest B, believing Z to be B, he arrest Z.

Point out incorrect response.The following are some of the illustrations of theft :

Assembling for dacoity is punishable under:

Z under the influence of madness, attempts to kill A. A hits Z with an iron rod seriouslyinjuring him. In this context which one of the following propositions is correct?