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1. Which section of the IPC defines "Defamation"?

a) Section 499 b) Section 500 c) Section 501 d) Section 502

a) Section 499 of the IPC defines "Defamation" as an act of making or publishing any false statement concerning any person with the intention of harming, or with knowledge that it will harm, the reputation of that person. The punishment for defamation under Section 500 includes simple imprisonment for up to two years, a fine, or both. An example of defamation could be publishing false accusations about someone's character in a newspaper.

2. Under which section of the CrPC can a "Non-Bailable Warrant" be converted to a "Bailable Warrant"?

a) Section 70 b) Section 71 c) Section 72 d) Section 73

b) Section 71 of the CrPC allows a court to direct that a "Non-Bailable Warrant" may be executed as a "Bailable Warrant" under certain circumstances. This conversion is typically done to ensure that an accused can be brought to court while also considering the gravity of the offense and the situation of the accused.

3. Which section of the IPC is concerned with "False Evidence"?

a) Section 191 b) Section 192 c) Section 193 d) Section 194

a) Section 191 of the IPC defines "False Evidence" as fabricating or intentionally providing false evidence in a judicial proceeding or before a public servant. The punishment under Section 193 includes imprisonment of up to seven years and a fine. An example would be providing false testimony in court to mislead the proceedings.

4. Under which section of the IPC can a person be charged with "Assault" or "Use of Criminal Force"?

a) Section 349 b) Section 350 c) Section 351 d)Section 352

d) Section 352 of the IPC covers "Assault" or "Use of Criminal Force" against a person, other than on grave and sudden provocation by that person. The section provides for imprisonment for up to three months, a fine, or both. An example would be pushing someone in anger without causing grievous hurt.

5. Which section of the IPC deals with "Grievous Hurt"?

a) Section 319 b) Section 320 c) Section 321 d) Section 322

b) Section 320 of the IPC defines "Grievous Hurt," which includes injuries such as emasculation, permanent loss of vision or hearing, fracture or dislocation of a bone, and more. Punishment can extend to imprisonment for up to seven years and a fine. Examples include acid attacks that cause permanent disfigurement.

6. Which section of the IPC defines "Theft" and its punishment?

a) Section 378 b) Section 379 c) Section 380 d) Section 381

a) Section 378 of the IPC defines "Theft" as the dishonest removal of movable property from the possession of another person without consent. Section 379 provides for the punishment, which includes imprisonment for up to three years, a fine, or both. An example of theft would be stealing a mobile phone from someone's bag.

7. Which section of the IPC addresses "Abetment of Suicide"?

a) Section 305 b) Section 306 c) Section 307 d) Section 308

b) Section 306 of the IPC deals with "Abetment of Suicide," where anyone who abets the commission of suicide by another person is punishable with imprisonment of up to ten years and a fine. An example would be constantly harassing someone to the point where they take their own life. A notable case involving this section is State of Maharashtra v. Prabhakar Pandurang Sangzgiri (1966).

8. Under which section of the IPC is "Criminal Breach of Trust" defined?

a) Section 405 b) Section 406 c) Section 407 d) Section 408

a) Section 405 of the IPC defines "Criminal Breach of Trust" as dishonest misappropriation or conversion of property entrusted to someone, or dishonestly using or disposing of that property in violation of any legal contract. An example would be an employee misusing company funds for personal gain. Punishment under Section 406 includes imprisonment for up to three years, a fine, or both.

9. Which section of the CrPC pertains to the procedure for "Anticipatory Bail"?

a) Section 437 b) Section 438 c) Section 439 d) Section 440

b) Section 438 of the CrPC deals with "Anticipatory Bail," allowing a person to seek bail in anticipation of an arrest for a non-bailable offense. It provides a person protection from arrest, under certain conditions, before they are detained by the police.

10. Which section of the IPC deals with "Kidnapping for Ransom"?

a) Section 362 b) Section 363 c) Section 364A d) Section 365

c) Section 364A of the IPC specifically addresses "Kidnapping for Ransom," which involves kidnapping or abducting someone and threatening to cause death or harm to compel the victim or another person to pay a ransom. The punishment can be life imprisonment or the death penalty.

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