Indian Penal Code - Practice Test

[#2121] Which of the following statement is incorrect?

(A) An act done by a child below five years of age is not an offence

(B) An act done by a child of eight years of age is not an offence

(C) An act done by a child of nine years of age, who haas not attained sufficient maturity of understanding to judge the nature and consequences of his conduct on that occasion, is not an offence

(D) An act done by a child of twelve years of age is not an offence if at the time of doing the act, he is incapable of knowing the nature of the act on account of intoxication caused against his will

Correct Answer

(B) An act done by a child of eight years of age is not an offence

[#2122] Under which provision a "thug" is punished and what is the quantum of punishment prescribed

(A) Section 311, Indian Penal Code, imprisonment of ten years and fine

(B) Section 310, Indian Penal Code, imprisonment of upto two years and fine

(C) Section 311, Indian Penal Code, imprisonment for life and also fine

(D) Section 312, Indian Penal Code, fine of upto Rs. One lakh

Correct Answer

(C) Section 311, Indian Penal Code, imprisonment for life and also fine

[#2123] The essential ingredients of a crime are

(A) Motive, mens rea and actus reus

(B) Motive, intention and knowledge

(C) Mens rea and actus reus

(D) Knowledge, intention and action

Correct Answer

(C) Mens rea and actus reus

[#2124] Crime is a wrong treated essentially against-

(A) Society

(B) Private persons

(C) Family

(D) The victim

Correct Answer

(A) Society

[#2125] Under section 63 of the Indian Penal Code, where no sum is expressed to which a fine may extend, then the amount of fine to which the offender is liable, is prescribed as

(A) Limited to up to rupees one lakh

(B) Limited to up to rupees fifty thousand.

(C) Limited to such amount as the appropriate government may prescribe

(D) Unlimited but is directed not to be excessive

Correct Answer

(D) Unlimited but is directed not to be excessive

Indian Penal Code - Study Mode

[#2121] Which of the following statement is incorrect?

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[#2122] Under which provision a "thug" is punished and what is the quantum of punishment prescribed

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[#2123] The essential ingredients of a crime are

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[#2124] Crime is a wrong treated essentially against-

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[#2125] Under section 63 of the Indian Penal Code, where no sum is expressed to which a fine may extend, then the amount of fine to which the offender is liable, is prescribed as

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