The Indian Penal Code, 1860

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Which section of the Indian Penal Code defines the offense of murder?

  1. Section 300

  2. Section 302

  3. Section 304

  4. Section 306


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code defines murder as the intentional killing of a human being with malice aforethought.

What is the punishment prescribed for the offense of culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 of the Indian Penal Code?

  1. Imprisonment for life

  2. Imprisonment for a term of up to 10 years

  3. Imprisonment for a term of up to 7 years

  4. Imprisonment for a term of up to 5 years


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Section 304 of the Indian Penal Code prescribes imprisonment for a term of up to 10 years for the offense of culpable homicide not amounting to murder.

Which section of the Indian Penal Code defines the offense of theft?

  1. Section 378

  2. Section 379

  3. Section 380

  4. Section 381


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Section 379 of the Indian Penal Code defines theft as the dishonest taking of movable property with the intention of permanently depriving the owner of it.

What is the punishment prescribed for the offense of robbery under Section 392 of the Indian Penal Code?

  1. Imprisonment for life

  2. Imprisonment for a term of up to 10 years

  3. Imprisonment for a term of up to 7 years

  4. Imprisonment for a term of up to 5 years


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Section 392 of the Indian Penal Code prescribes imprisonment for life for the offense of robbery.

Which section of the Indian Penal Code defines the offense of dacoity?

  1. Section 395

  2. Section 396

  3. Section 397

  4. Section 398


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Section 395 of the Indian Penal Code defines dacoity as a robbery committed by five or more persons.

What is the punishment prescribed for the offense of kidnapping under Section 363 of the Indian Penal Code?

  1. Imprisonment for life

  2. Imprisonment for a term of up to 10 years

  3. Imprisonment for a term of up to 7 years

  4. Imprisonment for a term of up to 5 years


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Section 363 of the Indian Penal Code prescribes imprisonment for a term of up to 7 years for the offense of kidnapping.

Which section of the Indian Penal Code defines the offense of rape?

  1. Section 375

  2. Section 376

  3. Section 377

  4. Section 378


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code defines rape as the sexual intercourse with a woman against her will or without her consent.

What is the punishment prescribed for the offense of sexual harassment under Section 354A of the Indian Penal Code?

  1. Imprisonment for life

  2. Imprisonment for a term of up to 10 years

  3. Imprisonment for a term of up to 7 years

  4. Imprisonment for a term of up to 5 years


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Section 354A of the Indian Penal Code prescribes imprisonment for a term of up to 3 years for the offense of sexual harassment.

Which section of the Indian Penal Code defines the offense of cheating?

  1. Section 415

  2. Section 416

  3. Section 417

  4. Section 418


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Section 415 of the Indian Penal Code defines cheating as the act of deceiving or misleading a person with the intention of causing wrongful gain to oneself or wrongful loss to the other person.

What is the punishment prescribed for the offense of forgery under Section 465 of the Indian Penal Code?

  1. Imprisonment for life

  2. Imprisonment for a term of up to 10 years

  3. Imprisonment for a term of up to 7 years

  4. Imprisonment for a term of up to 5 years


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Section 465 of the Indian Penal Code prescribes imprisonment for a term of up to 7 years for the offense of forgery.

Which section of the Indian Penal Code defines the offense of criminal defamation?

  1. Section 499

  2. Section 500

  3. Section 501

  4. Section 502


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Section 500 of the Indian Penal Code defines criminal defamation as the act of publishing or communicating any matter that is likely to harm the reputation of a person.

What is the punishment prescribed for the offense of sedition under Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code?

  1. Imprisonment for life

  2. Imprisonment for a term of up to 10 years

  3. Imprisonment for a term of up to 7 years

  4. Imprisonment for a term of up to 5 years


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code prescribes imprisonment for life for the offense of sedition.

Which section of the Indian Penal Code defines the offense of waging war against the Government of India?

  1. Section 121

  2. Section 122

  3. Section 123

  4. Section 124


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Section 121 of the Indian Penal Code defines the offense of waging war against the Government of India as the act of levying war against the Government of India, or attempting to overthrow the Government of India by force or other unconstitutional means.

What is the punishment prescribed for the offense of abetment of suicide under Section 306 of the Indian Penal Code?

  1. Imprisonment for life

  2. Imprisonment for a term of up to 10 years

  3. Imprisonment for a term of up to 7 years

  4. Imprisonment for a term of up to 5 years


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Section 306 of the Indian Penal Code prescribes imprisonment for a term of up to 10 years for the offense of abetment of suicide.

Which section of the Indian Penal Code defines the offense of attempt to murder?

  1. Section 307

  2. Section 308

  3. Section 309

  4. Section 310


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code defines the offense of attempt to murder as the act of doing any act with the intention of causing the death of a person.

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