Question 1

Which one of the following is associated with Common intention?

Accepted Answer

A) Similar intention 
B) Pre-meditated concert 
C) Same intention 
D) Unanimous decision in a meeting to do a particular act

Question 2

A by putting Z in fear of grievous hurt dishonestly induces Z to sign or affix his seal in a blank paper, and delivers it to A. Z signs and delivers the paper to A. A has committed.

Accepted Answer

A) Robbery 
B) Dacoity 
C) Theft 
D) Extortion

Question 3

Which one of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) In conspiracy there is no distinction between principal and accessory 
B) In conspiracy principal and accessory are distinct 
C) There has to be a distinction between principal and accessory in all offences 
D) None of the above is correct.

Question 4

How many exceptions are to the offence of Defamation.

Accepted Answer

A) Five 
B) Six 
C) Nine 
D) Ten

Question 5

Assertion (A): A person is not guilty of dacoity unless he has committed, attempted to commit or aided in committing robbery. Reason (R): When tow persons conjointly commit robbery, then every person so committing robbery is said to commit dacoity.

Accepted Answer

A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A 
B) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A. 
C) A is true but R is false 
D) A is false but R is true.

Question 6

Consider the following two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R): Assertion (A): There is no liability for an attempt to commit an impossible theft. Reason (R): No criminal liability can be incurred under Section 511 of the Indian Penal Code for an attempt to do an act which, if done will not be an offence. Of the above statements.

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

The imprisonment in case of default of payment of fine is:

Accepted Answer

A) Simple 
B) Rigorous 
C) Simple or rigorous 
D) Solitary confinement

Question 8

Which one of the following statements correctly describes the clauses thirdly of Section 300 IPC?

Accepted Answer

A) Intention to cause bodily injury sufficient in the ordinary course of nature to cause death 
B) Knowledge that an act of that kind will be likely to cause death must be proved 
C) It must be shown that the accused intended to inflict the very injury that is present 
D) Nature of the injury need not be proved.

Question 9

A, cut down a tree on B's land with the intention of dishonestly taking the tree out of B's possession without B's consent. In this case, A commits

Accepted Answer

A) Criminal breach of trust 
B) Criminal misappropriation of property 
C) No offence until the tree is taken away 
D) Theft as soon as the tree is severed from the ground

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

A is invited B for a cup of tea. While B is in the kitchen preparing tea, A finds a golden ring on the table. He picks it up places it somewhere in the room with the intention of dishonestly taking it away some time later. A commits.

Accepted Answer

A) No offence 
B) Extortion 
C) Attempt to commit theft 
D) Theft.

Question 12

X a Hindu, turned his wife out of the marital home and refused to return here ornaments, money and clothes despite her repeated demands. What offence, if any, has X committed?

Accepted Answer

A) Cajolery 
B) Cheating 
C) Criminal intimidation 
D) Criminal breach of trust

Question 13

A makes an attempt to steal jewels by breaking open a box, and finds after so opening the box, that there is no jewel in it. He has done an act towards the commission of theft, and therefore, is ___

Accepted Answer

A) Not guilty of any offence 
B) Guilty of offence U/s 506 
C) Guilty of an offence U/s 511 IPC 
D) All of the above

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 15

A has knocked own two teeth of B. A has committed the offence of

Accepted Answer

A) Grievous hurt 
B) Simple hurt 
C) Culpable homicide 
D) Attempt to hurt

Question 16

A man's signature of his own name may amount to forgery

Accepted Answer

A) True 
B) Cannot say 
C) False 
D) None of the above

Question 17

Which one of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) Removing ornaments from a dead body for one's own use is dishonest misappropriation of property. 
B) A partner who uses the car of the firm without permission or consent of other partners is guilty of criminal misappropriation of property 
C) A person who takes possession of property which the rightful owner has lost is guilty of criminal misappropriation if he dishonestly converts the property to his own use. 
D) A person who found money from a plot of land purchased by him and appropriated it to his own use, has committed the offence of misappropriation of property.

Question 18

X with the intention of causing Z's death gave him a severe blow on his head. Z became unconscious. X believing Z to be dead and with a view to fabricate the evidence throws him (Z) into a pond. It was found that Z died because of drowning X is guilty of

Accepted Answer

A) Attempt to commit murder 
B) Committing murder 
C) Committing culpable homicide not amounting to murder 
D) No offence.

Question 19

A, a surgeon, in good faith communicates to a patient, his opinion that he (patient) cannot live. The patients dies in consequence of the shock. A is guilty of

Accepted Answer

A) Murder 
B) Causing death by negligence 
C) Culpable homicide not amounting to murder 
D) No offence

Question 20

A says -"2 is an honest man; he stole B's watch," intending to cause it to be believed that Z did steal B's watch. This is ____

Accepted Answer

A) Defamation 
B) Unless falls within one of the exceptions 
C) Both (a) and (b) 
D) None of these

Exam 17: Exploring the Elements of Forgery and Related Offences in Criminal Law

Which one of the following is associated with Common intention?

A by putting Z in fear of grievous hurt dishonestly induces Z to sign or affix his seal in a blank paper, and delivers it to A. Z signs and delivers the paper to A. A has committed.

Which one of the following statements is correct?

How many exceptions are to the offence of Defamation.

Assertion (A) : A person is not guilty of dacoity unless he has committed, attempted to commit or aided in committing robbery. Reason (R) : When tow persons conjointly commit robbery, then every person so committing robbery is said to commit dacoity.

The imprisonment in case of default of payment of fine is:

Which one of the following statements correctly describes the clauses thirdly of Section 300 IPC?

A, cut down a tree on B's land with the intention of dishonestly taking the tree out of B's possession without B's consent. In this case, A commits

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

A is invited B for a cup of tea. While B is in the kitchen preparing tea, A finds a golden ring on the table. He picks it up places it somewhere in the room with the intention of dishonestly taking it away some time later. A commits.

X a Hindu, turned his wife out of the marital home and refused to return here ornaments, money and clothes despite her repeated demands. What offence, if any, has X committed?

A makes an attempt to steal jewels by breaking open a box, and finds after so opening the box, that there is no jewel in it. He has done an act towards the commission of theft, and therefore, is ___

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

A has knocked own two teeth of B. A has committed the offence of

A man's signature of his own name may amount to forgery

Which one of the following statements is correct?

X with the intention of causing Z's death gave him a severe blow on his head. Z became unconscious. X believing Z to be dead and with a view to fabricate the evidence throws him (Z) into a pond. It was found that Z died because of drowning X is guilty of

A, a surgeon, in good faith communicates to a patient, his opinion that he (patient) cannot live. The patients dies in consequence of the shock. A is guilty of

A says -"2 is an honest man; he stole B's watch," intending to cause it to be believed that Z did steal B's watch. This is ____