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[#651] Which one of the following theories is based on the principle that punishment should be of such a nature so as to prove deterrent not only for the wrongdoer but also for the society?

(A) Preventive theory

(B) Reformative theory

(C) Retributive theory

(D) None of these

Correct Answer

(D) None of these

[#652] It embodies what the English authors describe as the doctrine of transferred malice

(A) Section 301

(B) Section 34

(C) Section 149

(D) Section 304A

Correct Answer

(A) Section 301

[#653] A prepares a mark sheet with an intention to get a job thereby he committed the offence of

(A) Mischief

(B) Cheating

(C) Forgery

(D) Misrepresentation

Correct Answer

(C) Forgery

[#654] Consider the following statements: 1. A person is not guilty of dacoity unless he has committed, attempted to commit or aided in committing robbery. 2. When two persons conjointly commit robbery, every person so committing robbery is said to commit robbery. Of the above statements

(A) 1 and 2 are true

(B) 1 and 2 are false

(C) 1 is true but 2 is false

(D) 1 is false but 2 is true

Correct Answer

(A) 1 and 2 are true

[#655] A lady wishing to get a railway ticket, finding a crowd at the ticket window at the station, asked 'X' who was near the window, to get a ticket for her and handed him over the money for the same. 'X' took the money and instead of getting the ticket run away with the money. What offence has been committed by 'X'?

(A) No offence

(B) Offence of criminal breach of trust

(C) Offence of criminal misappropriation

(D) Offence of theft

Correct Answer

(B) Offence of criminal breach of trust