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401.

Where on a sudden quarrel three of accused actually & other two only kept abusing to the deceased’s:

A. Only three who joined assault are guilty of rioting.
B. The remaining two can be guilty of rioting if they were armed too.
C. All of them are guilty of rioting.
D. None of the above.
Answer» B. The remaining two can be guilty of rioting if they were armed too.
Discussion
402.

Dacoity is punishable

A. When five or more persons assemble for the purpose of committing dacoity.
B. preparation to commit dacoity.
C. Attempt of dacoity.
D. All of these.
Answer» E.
Discussion
403.

X instigates Y to commit murder of Z. Y in consequence stabs Z but Z survives the wound. Xis guilty of:

A. Murder
B. Attempt to murder
C. Abetment of attempt to murder
D. Abetment of murder.
Answer» E.
Discussion
404.

In a faction ridden at large fight ensured, in the course of which one wounded person A &retired to the side of Road. Later a man was killed :

A. A is not guilty of murder as he ceased to be member of unlawful assembly.
B. A is guilty of being a member of unlawful assembly only.
C. A is guilty of murder as being a member of unlawful assembly.
D. A is not guilty of murder inspite of being a member of unlawful assembly.
Answer» B. A is guilty of being a member of unlawful assembly only.
Discussion
405.

Under section 65 of IPC sentence of imprisonment for non-payment of fine shall be limited to

A. One third of the maximum term of imprisonment fixed for the offence.
B. One-fourth of the maximum term of imprisonment fixed for the offence.
C. One-half of the maximum term of imprisonment fixed for the offence.
D. None.
Answer» C. One-half of the maximum term of imprisonment fixed for the offence.
Discussion
406.

A person ‘A’ caused hurt to run away when caught while stealing. He is guilty of committing

A. Robbery.
B. Decoity.
C. Theft.
D. Extortion.
Answer» B. Decoity.
Discussion
407.

Give correct response. The principle of common intention within the meaning of section 34 of the Penal Code means:

A. Where each of the several persons did something criminal, all acting in furtherance of the common intention, each was punishable for what he had done as if he had done it by himself.
B. Where an act is done by several persons each one of them shall be jointly liable for any act done by any one of them provided their intention was same and they have acted jointly.
C. Section 34 deals with the doing of several acts, similar or diverse by several persons ; if all are done in furtherance of the common intention of all each of such persons is liable for the result of them all, as if he had done them himself.
D. For joint liability under section 34 it would not be sufficient to show that the intention of the persons committing the crime was same or similar but it has also to be shown that they have acted jointly in furtherance of such intention.
Answer» D. For joint liability under section 34 it would not be sufficient to show that the intention of the persons committing the crime was same or similar but it has also to be shown that they have acted jointly in furtherance of such intention.
Discussion
408.

For being a member of unlawful assembly -------

A. The person knows the common object of assembly.
B. The person is along with assembly.
C. Some avert act should be done by that person.
D. All of these.
Answer» B. The person is along with assembly.
Discussion
409.

Which one of the following will amount to criminal conspiracy?

A. Two or more persons agreed to commit a criminal act in furtherance of their common intention
B. Intention of each of the accused persons is known to the rest of them and is shared
C. Unity of criminal behavior actuated by common consent
D. Agreement to commit an offence even if no step is taken to carry out that agreement.
Answer» E.
Discussion
410.

“Common intention” under Sec. 34 does mean:

A. Pre-concert of minds.
B. Similar intention.
C. Both (a) and (b).
D. None of the above.
Answer» B. Similar intention.
Discussion
411.

Enticing or taking away or detaining with criminal intent a married woman is

A. No offence
B. An offence U/s 498 I.P.C.
C. A civil act.
D. None of the above
Answer» C. A civil act.
Discussion
412.

Crime is:

A. Essentially an immoral act
B. An illegal act
C. Essentially a socially reprehensible act
D. None of the above.
Answer» C. Essentially a socially reprehensible act
Discussion
413.

A police officer attempted to execute a warrant the issue of which was illegal. The accusedis :

A. Justified in his resistance.
B. Is not justified as police officer was performing his duty.
C. Is not justified in his resistance.
D. Cannot say.
Answer» C. Is not justified in his resistance.
Discussion
414.

Which one of the following conditions if present would constitute the offence of sedition?

A. A film depicting corruption among politicians with a view to bringing into hatred and contempt and exciting dissatisfaction towards politicians.
B. An article in the most vociferous language expressing disapprobation of the measures adopted by the Government of India in relation to liberalization of economy and thereby exciting dissatisfaction towards government policy.
C. An audio cassette containing a speech expressing dissatisfaction towards the government’s policy of reservation and exciting caste feeling among different section of society and whereby bringing the government into disrepute.
D. A speech made by dissident member of a national political party with a view to exciting disaffection towards the government and to change the government established by law by resorting to violent means.
Answer» E.
Discussion
415.

Give correct response. A instigates a child B aged 6 years to put poison into the food of C and gives him poison for that purpose. The child in consequence of the instigation, by mistake, puts the poison into the food of D who is sitting by the side of C. D dies.

A. A will not be liable for the abetment of murder of D because he never abetted D’s murder.
B. A will not be liable for the abetment of murder of D because he has never intended to commit murder of D.
C. A will not be liable for abetment of murder of D because murder was committed by B a child and nothing is an offence which is done by a child below 7 years of age.
D. A will be liable for the abetment of murder of D in the same manner and to the same extent as if he had instigated the child to put poison into food of D.
Answer» E.
Discussion
416.

Y gives grave and sudden provocation to A. A on this fires from a pistol as a result Z is killedwho is nearby, A has committed

A. Death by rash and negligent act.
B. Attempt to murder Y.
C. Murder.
D. Culpable homicide.
Answer» E.
Discussion
417.

Section 76 and Section 79 of IPC provide the general exception of:

A. Mistake of law
B. Mistake of fact
C. Both mistake of law and fact
D. Either mistake of law or of fact.
Answer» C. Both mistake of law and fact
Discussion
418.

X sends through his servant a typewriter to be delivered to Y, his friend. The servant takes the typewriter and uses it over a period of time. The servant to guilty of:

A. Extortion
B. Theft
C. Criminal misappropriation of property.
D. Criminal breach of that.
Answer» E.
Discussion
419.

Give correct response. The title to the plot no.125 Civil Lines. Allahabad had vested in the adopted son B, but the estate was managed for him by three ladies X, Y and Z, who appointed a manager who created a riot apparently to promote his own ends. In this case:

A. B is not liable but the manager is liable because he was responsible for managing the estate on behalf of B.
B. B is liable under section 154, I.P.C., because he was the owner of the land.
C. X, Y, Z the three ladies were liable under section 154 I.P.C. because the estate was managed by them and they had appointed the manager.
D. Neither B nor the three ladies but the manager only is liable for the offence.
Answer» D. Neither B nor the three ladies but the manager only is liable for the offence.
Discussion
420.

In a sudden free fight between groups one person died:

A. Only that person will be liable for causing death who did it as without any pre-mediation death cannot be the object of assembly.
B. All person s will be held.
C. No one is guilty of murder.
D. None of the above.
Answer» B. All person s will be held.
Discussion
421.

Which one of the following statements correctly describes the concept of Mens rea ?

A. Mens rea need be present at the stage of planning but not at the stage of commission of the offence.
B. Mens rea should be excluded unless the statute specifically requires it to be proved.
C. Absolute prohibition is not required to negative mens rea.
D. If the statute is silent about mens rea, as a general rule it should be read it the statute.
Answer» E.
Discussion
422.

Which one of the following : statements correctly defines abetment?

A. The principal accused must have the same intention as that of the abettor
B. The liability of the abettor is dependent on the liability of the principal accused
C. The abettor has aided the principal accused in commission of the offence
D. The abettor has wilfully misrepresented a fact to someone and caused an offence committed by the latter.
Answer» D. The abettor has wilfully misrepresented a fact to someone and caused an offence committed by the latter.
Discussion
423.

When a criminal act is done by several persons in furtherance of common intention of all, eachone of them is liable:

A. As if it was done by each one of them in singular capacity
B. Only for the part each one has done
C. For the abetment of the act
D. For an attempt to commit the act.
Answer» B. Only for the part each one has done
Discussion
424.

A surgeon in good faith told his patient that he cannot live. Patient dies in consequence ofthe shock.

A. He is within the exception.
B. He is guilty of causing death.
C. He is not within the exception.
D. None of the above.
Answer» B. He is guilty of causing death.
Discussion
425.

How many types of punishment have been prescribed under the Indian Penal Code:

A. Three
B. Six
C. Five
D. Four.
Answer» D. Four.
Discussion
426.

A new tenant A enters by night in the building, B another tenant, suspecting him to be thiefattacked A. In this case :

A. A has right of PD.
B. A has no right of P.D. because of no offence was committed by B.
C. A has no right of PD.
D. A has right of P.D. because B is guilty of an offence.
Answer» B. A has no right of P.D. because of no offence was committed by B.
Discussion
427.

X while in the state of voluntary intoxication, kills Z. Prosecution fails to establish that Xcloud form an intention of a sober man, X is guilty of

A. Murder
B. Culpable homicide not amounting to murder
C. Death by rash or negligent act
D. No offence.
Answer» C. Death by rash or negligent act
Discussion
428.

The principle of proximity to crime under criminal law is irrelevant while deciding the liabilityfor the offences of:

A. Culpable homicide and murder
B. Theft and dacoity
C. Kidnapping and abduction
D. Abetment and conspiracy.
Answer» E.
Discussion
429.

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

A. A removes a ladder and thereby detains B on the roof of a house.
B. A locks the dwelling house of B in the absence of the inhabitants of the house.
C. A makes a bus, which he was driving, to stand along the road in a manner so as to obstruct another bus from proceeding.
D. A puts a lock to a let house used as a shop in assertion of his right as a joint owner of the shop.
Answer» E.
Discussion
430.

Give correct response. A, a surgeon knowing that a particular operation is likely to cause the death of Z, who suffers under the painful complaint but not intending to cause Z’s death and intending in good faith Z’s benefit performs that operation on Z with Z’s Consent :

A. A would not be liable because Z consented to the performing of the operation and Z must be presumed to be aware with the evil consequences of it.
B. A would be liable because he knew that the operation was dangerous and was likely to cause death.
C. A would not be liable for any offence because the death was caused while performing an operation which act was done with the consent of Z, in good faith, for his benefit and without any intention to cause death.
D. A would be liable because operation though claimed to be performed in good faith and with Z’s consent was performed by obtaining Z’s consent unlawfully. Z’s consent was not a free consent.
Answer» D. A would be liable because operation though claimed to be performed in good faith and with Z’s consent was performed by obtaining Z’s consent unlawfully. Z’s consent was not a free consent.
Discussion
431.

If the property is removed under mistake of fact, it is:

A. Robbery
B. Dacoity
C. Theft
D. None of the above
Answer» E.
Discussion
432.

A is at work with hatch, the head flies off and killed a person

A. Act of A is an offence and not executable.
B. A is guilty of not taking proper caution and care.
C. Act of A is an offence and executable.
D. None of the above.
Answer» C. Act of A is an offence and executable.
Discussion
433.

Robbery is dacoity, if it is committed by

A. By at least four persons.
B. By at least five persons.
C. By at least two person.
D. By at least three persons.
Answer» C. By at least two person.
Discussion
434.

The difference between Section 34 and Section 149 of Indian Penal Code:

A. That whereas in Section 34 there must at least be five persons, Section 149 requires only two persons
B. That Section 149 is only a rule of evidence whereas Section 34 creates a specific offence and provides for its punishment.
C. That Section 34 requires active participation in action whereas Section 149 requires mere passive membership of the unlawful assembly
D. That Section 34 need not be joined with the principle offence, whereas Section 149 must be combined with the principle offence.
Answer» D. That Section 34 need not be joined with the principle offence, whereas Section 149 must be combined with the principle offence.
Discussion
435.

Offence of simple hurt is made out:

A. Dragging by hair in aggressive manner
B. Fisting in course of attack
C. Kick on the back
D. All of the above.
Answer» E.
Discussion
436.

Assertion (A): X, because of unsoundness of mind, not knowing the nature of the act attacks Y, who in self-defence and in order to ward of the attack, hits him thereby causing him hurt. Y does not commit an offence. Reason (R): Y had a right of private defence against X under Section 98 of the Indian Penal Code. 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» B. Both A and R are true and R is NOT a correct explanation of A
Discussion
437.

Fight under Section 159 of IPC signifies:

A. Two opposite parties actively involved
B. Two parties one of which is passive
C. Two parties both of which are passive
D. None of the above.
Answer» B. Two parties one of which is passive
Discussion
438.

Z takes away a golden chain of his wife which was given by her father as Stridhan, withouther consent, and pledges it to raise money for domestic use. Z is

A. Not guilty of theft as the chain was their joint property
B. Not guilty of theft as the property was temporarily taken away
C. Guilty of theft
D. Guilty of criminal misappropriation.
Answer» D. Guilty of criminal misappropriation.
Discussion
439.

Punishment of criminal breach of trust is described in:

A. Section 406 of IPC
B. Section 407 of IPC
C. Section 416 of IPC
D. None of the above.
Answer» B. Section 407 of IPC
Discussion
440.

A has grown a tree on his land. The branches of the tree are overhanging on the land of B.under the law, B is entitled to:

A. Enter into the land of A without his permission and cut his tree
B. Forcibly enter into A land and chop off the branches
C. Chop off the branches from his own land and take away those branches
D. Chop off the overhanging branches while ramming of his land and inform A about the same.
Answer» E.
Discussion
441.

A attacked with sword B who was behind the bush believing B to be a tiger :

A. A is entitled to get benefit under Sec. 76 and 79 both.
B. A is entitled to get benefit under Sec. 76.
C. A is entitled to get benefit under Sec. 79.
D. A is not entitled to get any benefit.
Answer» D. A is not entitled to get any benefit.
Discussion
442.

Where the accused removed the bricks which had been left lying for eight years, it was heldthat:

A. He was guilty of theft
B. He was not guilty of theft
C. He was guilty of robbery
D. None of the above
Answer» C. He was guilty of robbery
Discussion
443.

Which is one of the following statements correctly describes the concept of ‘Mens rea’?

A. Mens rea needs be present at the stage of planning, but not act the stage of commission of the offence.
B. Mens rea should be excluded unless the statute specifically requires it to be proved.
C. Absolute prohibition is not required to negate mens rea
D. If the statute is silent about mens rea, as a general rule it should be read into the statute.
Answer» D. If the statute is silent about mens rea, as a general rule it should be read into the statute.
Discussion
444.

Theft in dwelling house is described in:

A. Section 378 of IPC
B. Section 379 of IPC
C. Section 380 of IPC.
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
Discussion
445.

For conspiracy, the minimum number of persons required is

A. One
B. Five
C. Two
D. None.
Answer» D. None.
Discussion
446.

Imprisonment for non-payment of fine shall terminate

A. On payment of fine.
B. On expiry of the term of imprisonment for non-payment.
C. Both (a) and (b)
D. None.
Answer» D. None.
Discussion
447.

Give best response. The liability to conviction of an individual depends not only on his having done some outward acts which the law forbids but on his having done them in a certain frame of mind or with a certain will. Exceptions to this general rule are strict liability offences which mean that:

A. Crimes not requiring any kind of fault or guilty mind on the part of the accused in doing the act constituting the offence but the doing of the act forbidden alone holds one responsible for it.
B. Crimes requiring some fault on the part of another but not the accused himself.
C. Crimes though not committed with some guilty intention but are acts in which the accused has acquiesced or connived or is negligent or reckless in some manner.
D. Crimes where a person is not himself guilty in so far as the actual commission of the act constituting the offences is concerned but he has either authorised the doing of the act or has failed to take precautions to prevent it.
Answer» B. Crimes requiring some fault on the part of another but not the accused himself.
Discussion
448.

An accused on being commanded in his dream by some one to kill his wife as being adenial, into the head of his wife. He is :

A. Entitled to the benefit of Sec. 84 IPC.
B. Not entitled as he knew the nature of act.
C. Not entitled to the benefit of Sec. 94 IPC.
D. None of the above.
Answer» B. Not entitled as he knew the nature of act.
Discussion
449.

X and his four associated attempted to commit theft at the place of Y and caused hurt to Y. They were forced to retreat without collecting the booty because of stiff resistance by the inmates. They are guilty of

A. Theft
B. Robbery
C. Criminal misappropriation
D. Dacoity
Answer» E.
Discussion
450.

X a surgeon, amputates the right hand index finger of Y a 14 year old beggar, with Y’s consent, and in good faith that this would enable Y to get more alms. In this case

A. X commits no offence as the act was done with the consent of Y
B. X commits an offence as the consent of a child of 14 years is of no avail
C. X commits no offence as the act was done in good faith for the benefit and with the consent of Y
D. X is not exempted from criminal liability as the act done was not in good faith within the meaning of Indian Penal Code.
Answer» E.
Discussion