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901.

Give incorrect response. The following are the essentials of an unlawful assembly:

A. The object of the assembly must be to resist the execution of any law or of any legal process.
B. There must be more than five persons to constitute an unlawful assembly.
C. The object of the assembly must be to commit any mischief or criminal trespass or, other offence.
D. The object of the assembly may be to overawe by criminal force, or show of criminal force the Central or any State Government.
Answer» C. The object of the assembly must be to commit any mischief or criminal trespass or, other offence.
Discussion
902.

Under Section 46 of IPC, death denotes

A. Death of a human being
B. Death of an animal
C. Death of a human being and of an animal both.
D. None.
Answer» B. Death of an animal
Discussion
903.

A supplies food to a person who might go on a journey to the intended scene of the crime. Ais :

A. Guilty of abetting an offence.
B. Not guilty of abetting an offence.
C. Cannot say.
D. None of the above.
Answer» B. Not guilty of abetting an offence.
Discussion
904.

A, a public officer is authorized by warrant to apprehend B. Z, knowing the fact C is not Bwillfully represent to A, C to be B.

A. A abets by instigation apprehension of C.
B. A is guilty to cause apprehension.
C. Z abets by instigation apprehension of C.
D. None of the above.
Answer» D. None of the above.
Discussion
905.

A,B,C & D sent armed with guns to the house of K to commit robber. K being absent D with minor son of K went to the field where K was working . C stood a guard outside the house. A & B in the meanwhile shot dead two sons of K.

A. D is guilty of murder as well as robbery.
B. D is not guilty of any offence.
C. D is guilty of Robbery.
D. D is guilty of kidnapping.
Answer» B. D is not guilty of any offence.
Discussion
906.

Which one of the following statements is correct:

A. An innocent principal is not liable for the fraud of his agent
B. An innocent principal is liable for the fraud of his agent
C. An innocent agent is liable for all frauds of his principal
D. None of the above is correct.
Answer» B. An innocent principal is liable for the fraud of his agent
Discussion
907.

A instigates B to kidnap son of Z. B instigates C to do so and C kidnaps son of Z.

A. Only B is guilty of abetting C.
B. Only A is guilty of abetment.
C. Both A and B are guilty of abetment.
D. None of the above.
Answer» D. None of the above.
Discussion
908.

Give best response. Z is carried off by a tiger. A fires at the tiger knowing it to be likely that the shot may kill Z, but not intending to kill Z and in good faith intending Z’s benefit, A’s bullet gives Z a mortal wound:

A. A is not liable because he never intended to kill and o person can be held liable unless the act resulting in death was done with the intention of causing death.
B. A is not liable because he is entitled to the defence under section 92. In this case the act was done in good faith for the benefit of the child (i.e. to save him from being taken off by the tiger) the likelihood of the harm was known but was not intended.
C. A is liable for murder and is not entitled to the defence under section 92 that ‘an act done in good faith, for the benefit of a person without consent is not an offence’.
D. A is liable for murder because he knew that the shot may kill Z, in homicide intention to kill is not always necessary merely knowledge that the act is likely to cause death is sufficient.
Answer» C. A is liable for murder and is not entitled to the defence under section 92 that ‘an act done in good faith, for the benefit of a person without consent is not an offence’.
Discussion
909.

During the fight between A & B the two ladies, A pulls B by hair and removes some of her hair. A is guilty of an offence of causing:

A. Simple hurt
B. Grievous hurt
C. Simple hurt by rash and negligent act
D. None.
Answer» C. Simple hurt by rash and negligent act
Discussion
910.

The accused abandoned the property obtained by theft and fired a shot in air to deter hispersons from following him. A has committed

A. Robbery.
B. Theft.
C. Dacoity.
D. Extortion.
Answer» C. Dacoity.
Discussion
911.

X on receiving grave and sudden provocation from Z intentionally causes the death of Y whois Z’s brother. X has committed the offence of

A. Murder
B. Grievous hurt
C. Culpable homicide not amounting to murder
D. Attempt to murder
Answer» B. Grievous hurt
Discussion
912.

When the act in itself is wrongful the defence of mistake of fact cannot be availed. It washeld in an English case

A. R Vs. Prince.
B. R Vs. Tolson.
C. Baily case.
D. None of the above.
Answer» B. R Vs. Tolson.
Discussion
913.

Give correct response. A finding a thief B entering into his house at night, through an entrance made in the side-wall seized B while intruding his body and held him with his face down to the ground to prevent his further entrance and thereby caused his death by suffocation. Held :

A. A is liable for culpable homicide and is not entitled to the defence of right of private defence of property.
B. Since B was a thief, A could cause B any harm other than death in defence of his property. A has exceeded his right by causing death, he would, therefore, be liable not for murder but for culpable homicide.
C. A was entitled to claim private defence in his justification, he has not exceeded his right of private defence as he was only holding him to prevent his further entrance. The harm caused is proportionate and justifiable.
D. Since the rule under section 99 of the I.P.C. is that no harm more than that is necessary to inflict for the purpose of defence is justified and A has inflicted more harm than was necessary but he has no intention to cause death or bodily injury likely to cause death, therefore, A is liable for causing hurt only.
Answer» D. Since the rule under section 99 of the I.P.C. is that no harm more than that is necessary to inflict for the purpose of defence is justified and A has inflicted more harm than was necessary but he has no intention to cause death or bodily injury likely to cause death, therefore, A is liable for causing hurt only.
Discussion
914.

Murder has been defined:

A. Under Section 299 of IPC
B. Under Section 300 of IPC
C. Under Section 302 of IPC
D. None.
Answer» C. Under Section 302 of IPC
Discussion
915.

A cuts down a tree on Z’s ground with the intention of dishonestly taking the tree out of Z’spossession with the consent of Z’. A has committed theft ______

A. As soon as he starts cutting the tree.
B. As soon as her intends to cut it.
C. As soon as tree is severed from earth.
D. All of the above.
Answer» D. All of the above.
Discussion
916.

A shoots Z with the intention of killing. Z dies in consequence. A commits

A. Assault.
B. Culpable homicide.
C. Murder.
D. Criminal use of force.
Answer» D. Criminal use of force.
Discussion
917.

A Bus driver suddenly without any fault or negligence on his part finds himself in such a position that before he can stop the bus he will run down a school children metador unless he incur the risk of turning the bus running down a Rickshaw poles. He choose second option

A. He is not guilty as he has good defence under Sec. 81.
B. Cannot say.
C. He is guilty of death by rash and negligent driving.
D. None of the above.
Answer» B. Cannot say.
Discussion
918.

Assertion (A): One of the most difficult tasks in attempt cases has been to find out the dividing line between preparation and attempt. Reason (R): Shooting at the shadow sufficiently near a person as to put him in danger is attempt to commit murder. 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
919.

Extortion is defined in

A. Section 383 of IPC
B. Section 390 of IPC
C. Section 387 of IPC
D. None.
Answer» B. Section 390 of IPC
Discussion
920.

Give incorrect response. An unlawful assembly is an assembly of five or more persons if the common object of the persons composing that assembly is:

A. To commit any mischief or criminal trespass, or other offences 27.
B. To resist the execution of any law, or of any legal process.
C. By means of criminal force, or show of criminal force to compel any person to do what he is legally found to do or to omit to do what he is not legally entitled to do.
D. To overawe by criminal force, or show of criminal force, the Central or any State Government or Parliament or the legislature of any State, or any public servant in the exercise of the lawful power of such public servant.
Answer» D. To overawe by criminal force, or show of criminal force, the Central or any State Government or Parliament or the legislature of any State, or any public servant in the exercise of the lawful power of such public servant.
Discussion
921.

A person followed up purporting to be those of their stolen cattle’s and proceeded to villagesof thieves and fired on them. He pleaded the right of P.D.

A. He is entitled to the benefit of right of P.D. of property.
B. He is not entitled as he did not recourse to the public authorities.
C. He is not entitled as the defence has been put to on end by successful retreat of the thieves.
D. None of the above.
Answer» D. None of the above.
Discussion
922.

A woman ran to a well stating she would jump to it but she was caught before she couldreach to it. She is guilty of--

A. Attempt of murder.
B. Attempt of culpable homicide.
C. Attempt of suicide.
D. No offence.
Answer» E.
Discussion
923.

“In prosecution of common object” -- this phrase does mean :

A. During the prosecution of the common object of unlawful assembly.
B. The offence committed was immediately unlawful assembly.
C. Both (a) and (b).
D. None of the above.
Answer» B. The offence committed was immediately unlawful assembly.
Discussion
924.

A is at work with a hatchet: the head flies off and kills a man who is standing by. Whatoffence is committed by A in this situation?

A. A has committed the offence of culpable homicide.
B. A has committed the offence of culpable homicide not amounting to murder.
C. A has committed no offence as it was an accident.
D. A has committed no offence as use of hatchet was a necessary of his livelihood.
Answer» D. A has committed no offence as use of hatchet was a necessary of his livelihood.
Discussion
925.

An accountant in a bank receives some money from a customer instead of depositing it keptit, in his pocket, he is guilty of

A. Criminal misappropriation.
B. Criminal breach of trust.
C. Cheating.
D. Theft.
Answer» C. Cheating.
Discussion
926.

A bigamous marriage took place in the presence of Pandit who officiate marriage and someother person who permitted its celebration:

A. All persons except Pandit is guilty.
B. All persons are guilty of abetment of an offence.
C. No one is guilty of abetment.
D. Only Pandit is liable for abetment of bigammous marriage.
Answer» E.
Discussion
927.

The maximum period of imprisonment under the Code is

A. 13 years
B. 14 Years
C. 12 Years
D. 10 years
Answer» C. 12 Years
Discussion
928.

Section 82 of IPC enunciates

A. A presumable of facts
B. A rebuttable presumption of law
C. A conclusive or irrebuttable presumption of law
D. None.
Answer» D. None.
Discussion
929.

The essence of the offence of robbery is:

A. Fear or violence
B. Imminent fear or violence
C. Fear or violence-imminent or distant
D. All of above.
Answer» C. Fear or violence-imminent or distant
Discussion
930.

Which is not an ingredient in means rea:

A. Strict or absolute liability
B. Public nuisance
C. Ignorance of law is no excuse – maxim
D. All are correct.
Answer» E.
Discussion
931.

Point out incorrect response.The following are the ingredients of the defence of unsoundness of mind under section 84 I.P.C. :

A. Act must be done by a person of unsound mind.
B. Such person must be incapable of knowing : (i) the nature of the act, or (ii) that the act was contrary to law, or (iii) that the act was wrong.
C. A person must be suffering from some defect of reason whether it is because of some disease of mind or otherwise at the time of commission of the crime.
D. Incapacity must be by reason of unsoundness of mind of the offender and incapacity must exist at the time of doing of the act constituting the offence.
Answer» D. Incapacity must be by reason of unsoundness of mind of the offender and incapacity must exist at the time of doing of the act constituting the offence.
Discussion
932.

A person abets by aiding :

A. At the time of commission of an act.
B. Prior to the act is done.
C. Either prior to or at the time of commission of an act.
D. Either prior or posterior or at the time of commission of an act.
Answer» D. Either prior or posterior or at the time of commission of an act.
Discussion
933.

Sec. 76 says -- Nothing is an offence which is done by a person who is or who by reason of :

A. Mistake of fact believes himself to be right to do it.
B. Mistake of fact believes himself to be bound by law to do it.
C. Mistake of law in good faith believe himself to be bound by law to do it.
D. Mistake of fact in good faith believes himself to be bound by law to do it.
Answer» E.
Discussion
934.

A purchased a stamped paper in the name of a person whose name he intended to forge, Ais guilty of --

A. Attempt of cheating.
B. Attempt of criminal misappropriation.
C. Attempt of forgery.
D. No offence.
Answer» E.
Discussion
935.

The person abducted should be:

A. Only minor
B. Only major
C. Minor or major
D. None of the above.
Answer» D. None of the above.
Discussion
936.

A person in snatching a mosering, wound a woman in the nostril and caused her blood to flow. He committed

A. Extortion
B. Dacoity
C. Theft.
D. None of the above
Answer» E.
Discussion
937.

X, with the intention to kill Y, supplies his a poisoned apple. Y discovers that the apple is poisoned and gives it to a minor child to eat. The child eats it and dies. In this case:

A. X is guilty of murder and Y are guilty of abetment or murder.
B. X as well as Y are guilty of murder.
C. Y is guilty of murder and X does not commit any offence
D. X is guilty of attempt to murder and Y is guilty of murder.
Answer» E.
Discussion
938.

A and B were about to travel by the same train from Benares city. A had a ticket for Ayodhya and B for Benares cantt. A voluntarily handed over her ticket to be checked. B under the pretence of returning his ticket substituted the tickets and kept A’s ticket. A commits

A. Criminal misappropriation.
B. Criminal breach of trust.
C. Cheating.
D. Mischief.
Answer» B. Criminal breach of trust.
Discussion
939.

A meets Z on the road and asks him to part with his belonging on the instant threat of hurt to Z. While Z delivers his purse to A, A snatches away golden chain from Z’s neck. Which one of the following offences is committed by A?

A. Extortion
B. Robbery by theft
C. Robbery extortion
D. Robbery by theft as well as robbery by extortion
Answer» E.
Discussion
940.

Whoever voluntarily obstructs any persons, so as to prevent that person from proceeding inany direction in which that person has a right to proceed is guilty of:

A. Wrongful restraint
B. Wrongful confinement
C. Illegal detention
D. None of the above.
Answer» B. Wrongful confinement
Discussion
941.

X committed theft in a Government building Z a Chowkidar of the building, kept the gate of the building open with the intention of facilitate X’s safe retreat with the stolen property and thereby facilitated his retreat. Which one of the following statement is correct? Z is:

A. Guilty of abetment of theft by intentional aiding
B. Guilty of they by instigation
C. Not guilty of abetment
D. Guilty of theft
Answer» B. Guilty of they by instigation
Discussion
942.

Assault cannot be caused by:

A. Mere words
B. Mere gestures
C. Mere preparation
D. None.
Answer» B. Mere gestures
Discussion
943.

The offence of theft becomes robbery when it is:

A. Coupled with force
B. Committed by two or more but less than five persons
C. Committed by five or more person
D. Coupled with imminent danger to life.
Answer» E.
Discussion
944.

Both A & B went to field to protect crop being reaped forcibly by opposite party and in course of he (A) killed a person.

A. Only B is liable for murder.
B. Both A and B are liable for murder.
C. Only A is liable for murder.
D. None of the above.
Answer» D. None of the above.
Discussion
945.

Give the correct responseThe Section 149 has the following essentials --

A. Such offence must have been committed in prosecution of the common object of Assembly.
B. There must be commission of an offence by all members of assembly.
C. Both (a) and (b).
D. None of the above.
Answer» B. There must be commission of an offence by all members of assembly.
Discussion
946.

“The fatal below should be clearly traced to the influence of passion arising from thatprovocation & not after the passion had cooled down by lapse of lime”. held in

A. Ram Prasad case.
B. K.M. Nan case.
C. Virsa Singh case.
D. Dhiragea case.
Answer» C. Virsa Singh case.
Discussion
947.

X and Y agree to commit theft in Z’s house but no theft is actually committed. They are guiltyof:

A. No offence
B. Criminal conspiracy
C. Abetment by conspiracy
D. Abetment by instigation.
Answer» D. Abetment by instigation.
Discussion
948.

If the offence be punishable with fine only, and accused has been awarded with fifty rupeesfine then the period of imprisonment in default shall be

A. Not exceeding one month
B. Not exceeding two months
C. Not exceeding three months
D. Not exceeding four months
Answer» C. Not exceeding three months
Discussion
949.

The jurisdiction to try a person for an offence depends upon, under the General Principle ofCriminal Law is :

A. Nationality of the person
B. Place of commission of crime, within local area of such jurisdiction
C. A place where such person is found.
D. None of these
Answer» C. A place where such person is found.
Discussion
950.

The maxim ignorantia juris non excusat does mean :

A. Mistake of court is no defence.
B. Mistake of judicial act is no defence.
C. Mistake of fact is no defence.
D. Mistake of law is no defence.
Answer» E.
Discussion