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251.

Give best response. A and B have been married for some time. Due to acute financial difficulties they decide to commit suicide. A procures some poison which both of them take. But A, the husband survives whereas B, the wife dies as a result of taking the poison. In this case :

A. A is liable for abetment. A by deciding to commit suicide with his wife has abetted her by counselling to commit suicide.
B. A is liable for murder and not for abetment. Where the parties mutually agreed to commit suicide, and one only accomplished that object the survivor will be guilty of murder and not for abetment only.
C. A is neither liable for murder not for abetment but attempting to murder his wife.
D. A is liable for murder as well as for abetment of murder.
Answer» A. A is liable for abetment. A by deciding to commit suicide with his wife has abetted her by counselling to commit suicide.
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252.

Give correct response. A concerts with B a plan of poisoning Z. It is agreed that A shall administer the poison. B then explains the plan to C mentioning that a third person is to administer the poison, but without mentioning A’s name. C agrees to procure the poison, and procures and delivers it to B for the purpose of its being used in the manner explained. A administers the poison; Z dies in consequence. In this case C’s liability is as follows :

A. C will not be liable for abetment by conspiracy because C can only be held liable if he had concerted with A and B.
B. C would be liable for attempting to commit murder but not for committing murder because the poison was administered by A.
C. C is not liable for murder because he never conspired with A.
D. Though A and C have not conspire together yet C has been engaged in the conspiracy in pursuance of which Z has been murdered. C has, therefore, abetted the offence of murder and would be liable to the punishment of murder.
Answer» D. Though A and C have not conspire together yet C has been engaged in the conspiracy in pursuance of which Z has been murdered. C has, therefore, abetted the offence of murder and would be liable to the punishment of murder.
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253.

Give best response. A suggests B to give false evidence. B in consequence of the suggestion commits that offence :

A. A is guilty of abetting the offence and is liable to the same punishment as B because mere suggestion amounts to instigation.
B. A is guilty of abetting the offence committed by B because mere suggestion amounts to instigation but B will not be liable for any offence.
C. A commits no offence because mere suggestion to some one to do an illegal act is not an offence but B is liable under section 193 I.P.C.
D. A commits no offence but B is liable for giving false evidence under section 193 I.P.C.
Answer» A. A is guilty of abetting the offence and is liable to the same punishment as B because mere suggestion amounts to instigation.
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254.

Give incorrect response. Criminal conspiracy means :

A. An agreement between two or more persons to do or cause to be done a legal or an illegal act by improper means.
B. An agreement between two or more persons to do an illegal act.
C. An agreement between two or more persons to do an act, which though not illegal by illegal means.
D. An agreement between two or more persons to commit an offence.
Answer» A. An agreement between two or more persons to do or cause to be done a legal or an illegal act by improper means.
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255.

Abetment is caused by :

A. Instigating a person to an offence.
B. Intentionally aiding a person to commit it.
C. Engaging in a conspiracy to commit it.
D. All of these.
Answer» D. All of these.
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256.

Give the correct response

A. It is necessary only in the case person abetting an offence but intentionally aiding another to commit that offence.
B. It is not necessary for the offence of abetment that the act abetted must be committed.
C. Both (a) and (b)
D. None of the above.
Answer» C. Both (a) and (b)
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257.

The word INSTIGATE means :

A. To do unlawful act.
B. To provoke, to incite.
C. To cheat.
D. None of the above.
Answer» B. To provoke, to incite.
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258.

Give the correct response :

A. Instigation necessarily connotes same suggestion or support or stimulates whether passive or active.
B. Advice per se does not necessarily amount to instigation.
C. Both (a) and (b).
D. None of the above.
Answer» B. Advice per se does not necessarily amount to instigation.
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259.

Give the correct response :

A. It is necessary to concert such person.
B. It is not sufficient if he engages in the conspiracy.
C. It is not necessary that abettor should concert the offence with the person who commits it.
D. None of the above.
Answer» A. It is necessary to concert such person.
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260.

Give the correct response :

A. Conspiracy in S.120A is mere agreement to commit and offence.
B. Instigation by engaging in conspiracy requires an act or illegal omission.
C. Both (a) and (b).
D. None of the above.
Answer» C. Both (a) and (b).
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261.

Where the matter in law by her cruel conduct and suggestion goaded the daughter in law to commit suicide. She is

A. Liable for his cruel conducts only.
B. Not guilty of abetment of suicide.
C. Guilty of abetment of suicide.
D. None of the above.
Answer» C. Guilty of abetment of suicide.
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262.

A person abets by aiding :

A. At the time of commission of an act.
B. Prior to the act is done.
C. Either prior to or at the time of commission of an act.
D. Either prior or posterior or at the time of commission of an act.
Answer» C. Either prior to or at the time of commission of an act.
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263.

A person supplies food to another person known to be engaged in crimes is:

A. Criminal.
B. Abetment.
C. Not abetment.
D. None of the above.
Answer» C. Not abetment.
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264.

A supplies food to a person who might go on a journey to the intended scene of the crime. A is :

A. Guilty of abetting an offence.
B. Not guilty of abetting an offence.
C. Cannot say.
D. None of the above.
Answer» A. Guilty of abetting an offence.
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265.

Abetment by aid requires

A. Passive aiding.
B. Active aiding.
C. Intentional aiding.
D. None of the above.
Answer» C. Intentional aiding.
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266.

A bigamous marriage took place in the presence of Pandit who officiate marriage and some other person who permitted its celebration:

A. All persons except Pandit is guilty.
B. All persons are guilty of abetment of an offence.
C. No one is guilty of abetment.
D. Only Pandit is liable for abetment of bigammous marriage.
Answer» D. Only Pandit is liable for abetment of bigammous marriage.
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267.

A guardian, without consent of girl and in her absence, in her name caused a marriage ceremony and married her to other person while her husband was living:

A. It is abetment.
B. It is not abetment because to constitute abetment the accused must have instigated other person.
C. It is not abetment as father is authorized to do that.
D. None of the above.
Answer» B. It is not abetment because to constitute abetment the accused must have instigated other person.
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268.

A instigate B to murder C. B refused to do so :

A. A is guilty of abetting B to murder C.
B. A is not guilty as C is not murdered.
C. A is not guilty of abetting as refused to do that.
D. None of the above.
Answer» A. A is guilty of abetting B to murder C.
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269.

A instigates B to murder C. B stabbed C but C recovers from the wound:

A. A is guilty of abetting B to commit murder.
B. A is guilty of abetting B to commit grievous hurt.
C. A is not guilty of instigation as desire requisite not affected.
D. None of the above.
Answer» A. A is guilty of abetting B to commit murder.
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270.

Give the correct response

A. It is not necessary that the person abetted should be capable by law of committing an offence.
B. To constitute the offence of abetment it is not necessary that act abetted should be committed.
C. Both (a) and (b).
D. None of the above.
Answer» C. Both (a) and (b).
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271.

A with the intention of murdering Z instigate B a lunatic to give to Z. B inspite of giving Z take poison himself

A. A is guilty of causing death of lunatic only.
B. A is guilty of abetment.
C. A is not guilty as B a lunatic cannot be an offender in the eyes of law.
D. None of the above.
Answer» B. A is guilty of abetment.
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272.

A instigates B a child below 7 years of age to set fire to a dwelling

A. A is guilty of abetting B to set fire.
B. A is not guilty as there is no question of abetment of child.
C. Cannot say.
D. None of the above.
Answer» A. A is guilty of abetting B to set fire.
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273.

Give the correct response :

A. The abetment of an offence is an offence.
B. But the abetment of such abetment is no offence.
C. Both (a) and (b).
D. None of the above.
Answer» A. The abetment of an offence is an offence.
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274.

A instigates B to kidnap son of Z. B instigates C to do so and C kidnaps son of Z.

A. Only B is guilty of abetting C.
B. Only A is guilty of abetment.
C. Both A and B are guilty of abetment.
D. None of the above.
Answer» C. Both A and B are guilty of abetment.
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275.

Give the correct response :

A. An offence can be abetted though the means which are intended to be employed are such which could not bring the desirous effect.
B. It is not necessary for abetment that the person abetted should have the guilty intention or knowledge as that of abettor.
C. Both (a) and (b).
D. None of the above.
Answer» C. Both (a) and (b).
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276.

Accused asked the doctor to supply her medicine for the purpose of poisoning her husband:

A. There is no abetment.
B. There is not abetment as Doctor is bound by moral duty to give what is asked to him.
C. Doctor abetted an offence.
D. None of the above.
Answer» C. Doctor abetted an offence.
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277.

Give the correct response : A in India abetted B, a foreigner in Pakistan to commit a murder in Islamabad

A. A is guilty of abetting B.
B. A is not guilty of abetting B.
C. A could not been guilty of abetting if he abetted B to murder in India.
D. All of these.
Answer» A. A is guilty of abetting B.
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278.

A instigates B to give false evidence B commits that offence:

A. A has abetting the offence but not liable to the same punishment as B.
B. A has abetted the offence but liable to the half of the punishment as B.
C. A has abetted the offence and is liable to the same punishment as B.
D. None of the above.
Answer» C. A has abetted the offence and is liable to the same punishment as B.
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279.

Whoever abets an offence & if the act abetted is committed & no express provision is made by this code for punishment of such abetment, the abettor will be punished --

A. With the 1/3rd of the punishment provided for the offence.
B. With the 1/4th of punishment provided for the offence.
C. With the half of the punishment provided for the offence.
D. With the punishment provided for the offence.
Answer» D. With the punishment provided for the offence.
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280.

Where the accused was charged with the main offence but it was found in evidence that he had abetted the offence in fact

A. He can be convicted of abetment.
B. He can’t be convicted of abetment.
C. Once acquitted can’t be convicted for abetment.
D. None of the above.
Answer» A. He can be convicted of abetment.
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281.

When an act is abetted & a different act is done the abettor is liable-

A. For the act done in the same manner & to the same extent as if he had directly abetted it.
B. For the act which is abetted.
C. For the act which is done in some what different manner.
D. None of the above.
Answer» A. For the act done in the same manner & to the same extent as if he had directly abetted it.
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282.

Give the correct response

A. It is not necessary that act done should be a probable consequence of the abetment and was committed under the influence of abetment.
B. When an act is abetted & different act is done the abettor is liable for the act done.
C. Both (a) and (b).
D. None of the above.
Answer» B. When an act is abetted & different act is done the abettor is liable for the act done.
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283.

A instigates B a child to put poison into the food of Z. B by mistake put poison into the food of Y & Y died consequently.

A. A is responsible for the death of Y in the same manner as if he had abetted the murder of Y.
B. A is not responsible for the death of B.
C. A is guilty of attempt of murder of Z.
D. None of the above.
Answer» A. A is responsible for the death of Y in the same manner as if he had abetted the murder of Y.
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284.

A instigates B to set fire in Z’s house. B set fire to the Z’s house & same time commit theft of property there.

A. A is guilty of abetting setting fire.
B. A is guilty of abetting setting fire as well as abetting theft.
C. A is guilty of abetting theft only.
D. None of the above.
Answer» A. A is guilty of abetting setting fire.
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285.

Give correct response

A. If one instigates another to perpetuate particular crime & that other in pursuance of instigation not only perpetrate that crime but in the course of doing so commits another crime. Abettor is liable for another crime.
B. Sec. 111 IPC proceeds on the maxim Every man is presumed to intend the natural consequence of his act.
C. Both (a) and (b).
D. None of the above.
Answer» C. Both (a) and (b).
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286.

A, person instigates to B & his friend to beat C with lathis but one of the assailant took suddenly spearhead & stabbed the person

A. A is liable to abet stabbing.
B. A is liable to abet both with lathis & stabbing.
C. A is not liable for abetment of stabbing, because it is quite different act.
D. None of the above.
Answer» C. A is not liable for abetment of stabbing, because it is quite different act.
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287.

Give correct response. A instigates a child B aged 6 years to put poison into the food of C and gives him poison for that purpose. The child in consequence of the instigation, by mistake, puts the poison into the food of D who is sitting by the side of C. D dies.

A. A will not be liable for the abetment of murder of D because he never abetted D’s murder.
B. A will not be liable for the abetment of murder of D because he has never intended to commit murder of D.
C. A will not be liable for abetment of murder of D because murder was committed by B a child and nothing is an offence which is done by a child below 7 years of age.
D. A will be liable for the abetment of murder of D in the same manner and to the same extent as if he had instigated the child to put poison into food of D.
Answer» D. A will be liable for the abetment of murder of D in the same manner and to the same extent as if he had instigated the child to put poison into food of D.
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288.

A person is said to instigate the doing of thing by:

A. Willful misrepresentation and concealment of fact which he is bound to disclose.
B. Willful concealment of fact.
C. Willful misrepresentation and concealment.
D. None of the above.
Answer» A. Willful misrepresentation and concealment of fact which he is bound to disclose.
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289.

The essence of sedition is:

A. Intention
B. Benefits or gains of the accused
C. Result
D. None of the above
Answer» A. Intention
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290.

Which is an essential ingredient of sedition?

A. Dishonest intention
B. Mala fide intention
C. Words spoken must cause public disorder by acts of violence
D. Words spoken must be capable of exciting disaffection towards the Government.
Answer» D. Words spoken must be capable of exciting disaffection towards the Government.
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291.

Which is punishable as sedition?

A. Bitter criticism of the government to overthrow it
B. Inducing people to cease to obey law and lawful authority
C. A publicist attack on policies of the government
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Inducing people to cease to obey law and lawful authority
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292.

Which is correct?

A. Amount and intensity of disaffection is immaterial under Section 124-A except in dealing with the question of punishment.
B. Amount and intensity of disaffection is material Under Section 124-A.
C. Amount and intensity of disaffection is not relevant for dealing with question of punishment.
D. All of the above.
Answer» A. Amount and intensity of disaffection is immaterial under Section 124-A except in dealing with the question of punishment.
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293.

Which one of the following in an essential ingredient of sedition?

A. Dishonest intention
B. Malafide intention
C. Words spoken must cause public disorder by acts of violence
D. Words spoken must be capable of existing disaffection towards the Government.
Answer» D. Words spoken must be capable of existing disaffection towards the Government.
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294.

Sedition is committed by:

A. Exhortation to the people not to pay governmental revenues
B. Exhortation to join a particular party
C. Expressing disapprobation of the administrative action of the government without exciting or attempting to excite hatred
D. Reciting seditious poem in a public meeting.
Answer» B. Exhortation to join a particular party
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295.

The essential of sedition is:

A. Intention
B. Benefits or gains of the accused
C. Result
D. Both intention and result.
Answer» A. Intention
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296.

Assertion (A): When murder is committed by a member of an unlawful assembly in prosecution of common object of the assembly, all those who are members of that assembly at that time are liable for the murder. Reason (R): Members of an unlawful assembly are liable only if they participate in the commission of the murder. Of the above statements.

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.
Answer» C. A is true but R is false
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297.

Section 149 of IPC is

A. Declaratory provision
B. Creates a distinct offence
C. A rule of evidence
D. None.
Answer» B. Creates a distinct offence
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298.

For Application of Section 149 of IPC:

A. The offender must be a member of unlawful assembly
B. The offence must have been committed in prosecution of the common object
C. Both (a) and (b)
D. None.
Answer» C. Both (a) and (b)
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299.

For an affray under Section 159 of IPC the minimum number of persons required is:

A. Five
B. Two
C. Four
D. None.
Answer» A. Five
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300.

Section 159 of IPC is attracted:

A. When there is exchange of abuses without exchange of blows.
B. When there is exchange of abuses with exchange of blows.
C. When there is exchange of abuses only
D. None.
Answer» B. When there is exchange of abuses with exchange of blows.
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