Important IPC — Set 1
Police GK · महत्वपूर्ण IPC · Questions 1–10 of 40
Which section of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) defines the term 'Public Servant'?
Correct Answer: A. Section 21
Section 21 of the IPC provides a detailed definition of who is considered a 'Public Servant'. This includes government employees, judges, and police officers acting in their official capacity. The definition is crucial for applying specific laws related to public duties and corruption.
What is the maximum period of solitary confinement that can be awarded under the IPC?
Correct Answer: B. Three months
Under Section 73 of the IPC, the maximum duration for solitary confinement is strictly limited to three months. This punishment is reserved for rigorous imprisonment cases and has specific intervals. It cannot be awarded for the entire term of imprisonment continuously.
What is the minimum number of persons required to constitute an 'Unlawful Assembly' under the IPC?
Correct Answer: C. Five persons
Section 141 of the IPC states that an assembly of five or more persons is designated as an 'Unlawful Assembly' if their object is illegal. If the number is less than five, this specific section does not apply. This is a foundational concept for offenses related to public tranquility.
Which section of the IPC deals with the offense of 'Affray' (fighting in a public place)?
Correct Answer: D. Section 159
Section 159 defines 'Affray', which occurs when two or more people fight in a public place and disturb the public peace. The punishment for this offense is provided under Section 160. Unlike rioting, affray can be committed by fewer than five people.
Which section of the IPC defines 'Criminal Conspiracy'?
Correct Answer: A. Section 120A
Section 120A defines 'Criminal Conspiracy' as an agreement between two or more persons to commit an illegal act. This section was added to the IPC later to specifically address organized planning of crimes. Section 120B prescribes the punishment for such conspiracy.
Which section of the IPC deals with 'Sedition'?
Correct Answer: B. Section 124A
Section 124A of the IPC addresses the offense of Sedition. It involves actions or speech that attempt to bring hatred or contempt towards the government established by law. This section has historical significance and remains a subject of legal study.
Which section of the IPC defines 'Culpable Homicide'?
Correct Answer: C. Section 299
Section 299 defines 'Culpable Homicide', which is causing death with the intention or knowledge of likelihood. It is the broader category under which murder falls, often described as the genus while murder is the species. Section 300 specifies when culpable homicide amounts to murder.
Which section of the IPC defines a 'Thug'?
Correct Answer: D. Section 310
Section 310 of the IPC defines a 'Thug' as a person habitually associated with others for robbery or child-stealing accompanied by murder. This is a specific provision dating back to the colonial era efforts to suppress organized gangs. Section 311 provides the punishment for being a Thug.
Causing miscarriage without a woman's consent is punishable under which section?
Correct Answer: A. Section 313
Section 313 of the IPC deals with causing miscarriage without the woman's consent. This is a serious offense punishable by life imprisonment or a long jail term. It is distinct from Section 312, which deals with miscarriage caused voluntarily.
How many types of hurt are classified as 'Grievous Hurt' under Section 320 of the IPC?
Correct Answer: B. Eight
Section 320 of the IPC lists exactly eight specific types of injuries that qualify as 'Grievous Hurt'. These include emasculation, loss of sight or hearing, fracture of a bone, and severe danger to life. Any hurt not falling into these categories is generally considered simple hurt.