Important IPC — Set 4
Police GK · महत्वपूर्ण IPC · Questions 31–40 of 40
Which section of the IPC deals with 'Attempt to commit Suicide'?
Correct Answer: C. Section 309
Section 309 of the IPC deals with the attempt to commit suicide. While its enforcement has been restricted by mental healthcare laws, the section remains in the code. It prescribes simple imprisonment or a fine for the attempt.
Which section of the IPC defines 'Theft'?
Correct Answer: D. Section 378
Section 378 defines the offense of 'Theft'. It requires the dishonest moving of movable property out of someone's possession without consent. Section 379 provides the punishment for this defined offense.
Which section of the IPC prescribes the punishment for Dacoity?
Correct Answer: A. Section 395
Section 395 prescribes the punishment for Dacoity. The punishment includes imprisonment for life or rigorous imprisonment up to ten years. Section 391 defines the crime, but Section 395 details the penalty.
Which section constitutes the offense of Cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property?
Correct Answer: B. Section 420
Section 420 deals with cheating and dishonestly inducing the delivery of property. It is a more serious form of cheating than the simple definition in Section 415. In common parlance, '420' has become synonymous with a cheat.
Which section of the IPC defines 'Defamation'?
Correct Answer: C. Section 499
Section 499 defines the offense of 'Defamation'. It covers both spoken and written words intended to harm a person's reputation. Section 500 provides the punishment for defamation.
Which section provides the definition of 'Unlawful Assembly'?
Correct Answer: D. Section 141
Section 141 defines what constitutes an 'Unlawful Assembly'. It specifies the five common illegal objects that make an assembly unlawful. This definition is the basis for other offenses like rioting.
Which section of the IPC deals with 'Giving false evidence'?
Correct Answer: A. Section 191
Section 191 defines the offense of giving false evidence (perjury). It applies to statements made under oath or legal obligation to state the truth. Section 193 prescribes the punishment for this offense.
Which section deals with cruelty by husband or relatives of husband?
Correct Answer: B. Section 498A
Section 498A deals with cruelty towards a woman by her husband or his relatives. It was introduced to combat domestic violence and dowry harassment. It is a non-bailable and cognizable offense.
Which section of the IPC provides the definition of 'Murder'?
Correct Answer: C. Section 300
Section 300 defines the specific conditions under which Culpable Homicide becomes Murder. It lists four clauses that distinguish murder from simple culpable homicide. Section 302 is solely for the punishment of murder.
Which section of the IPC deals with the punishment for attempting to commit offenses punishable with imprisonment for life?
Correct Answer: D. Section 511
Section 511 is the general provision for attempts to commit offenses where no specific section exists. It prescribes punishment usually up to half of the longest term provided for the offense. It is the very last section of the IPC.