The Penal Code, 1860 Model Test 1 (English)

Time Allowed30 Minutes

Total Questions50 MCQs

Total Marks50 Marks

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Penal Code Model Test 1 (English)

The Penal Code, 1860

Questions: 50
Full Marks: 50
Time: 30 Minutes

1 / 50

For the application of Section 34, there must be at least:

A) Two persons

B) Three persons

C) Five persons

D) Seven persons

2 / 50

Common intention under Section 34:

A) May develop on the spot

B) None of the above

C) Implies a pre-arranged plan

D) Both (a) and (b)

3 / 50

How many types of punishment have been prescribed under the Bangladesh Penal Code?

A) Three

B) Six

C) Four

D) Five

4 / 50

To constitute the offence of criminal conspiracy, what is the necessary condition to be proved?

A) A prior meeting of two or more persons

B) Committing a crime on sudden provocation

C) Doing an illegal act with the help of others

D) An agreement of two or more persons to do an illegal act (or a legal act by illegal means)

5 / 50

A Bangladesh citizen commits murder in America and escapes to Bangladesh. He:

A) Can neither be prosecuted in America nor Bangladesh

B) Cannot be prosecuted in Bangladesh

C) Can be prosecuted in Bangladesh wherever found

D) Can only be prosecuted in America

6 / 50

A change of the nature of obligation of a contract is known as:

A) Novation

B) Rescission

C) Repudiation

D) Alteration

7 / 50

Forgery is defined in:

A) Section 463

B) Section 465

C) Section 467

D) Section 464

8 / 50

The term 'offence' means:

A) None of the above

B) A thing made punishable by the Penal Code

C) A thing made punishable by any special or local law

D) Both (a) and (b)

9 / 50

Crime is:

A) None of the above

B) Essentially a socially reprehensible act

C) Essentially an immoral act

D) An illegal act

10 / 50

Common intention under Section 34 implies:

A) None of the above

B) Similar intention

C) Presence of common knowledge

D) Pre-arranged planning (meeting of minds)

11 / 50

Which of the following persons is NOT exempted from the jurisdiction of criminal courts in Bangladesh?

A) Foreign Ambassadors

B) The Prime Minister of Bangladesh

C) Foreign Diplomats

D) The President of Bangladesh

12 / 50

A and B go to murder C. A stands as a guard with a spear to facilitate the murder by B.

A) Only B is liable for murder

B) A is not liable

C) Both A and B are liable for murder

D) Only A is liable for murder

13 / 50

Common intention within the meaning of Section 34 means:

A) A pre-arranged plan, prior meeting of minds, and prior consultation

B) Merely having similar mens rea

C) A desire to commit a criminal act without contemplating consequences

D) Evil intention of many persons to commit the same act

14 / 50

Which situation reflects the correct ingredient of common intention under Section 34?

A) The weapon was found in A's house

B) A was compelled under threat to life to procure the weapon

C) A procured the weapon voluntarily to aid the criminal gang

D) The weapon was supplied on sale without knowledge of the crime

15 / 50

Before a man can be held liable under Section 34:

A) There must have been common intention

B) He must have participated in the act in some manner

C) Only common intention is enough without participation

D) Both (a) and (b) are required

16 / 50

When a criminal act is done by several persons in furtherance of the common intention of all:

A) Each person is liable only for their part

B) Each of such persons is liable for that act in the same manner as if it were done by him alone

C) Each person is liable according to their age

D) None of the above

17 / 50

Is an idol in a temple considered a 'person' under the Penal Code?

A) No, only the priest is a person

B) No, no personality can be conferred on God under penal law

C) Yes, a natural person

D) Yes, a legal person

18 / 50

To establish liability under Section 34 of the Penal Code:

A) None of the above

B) Only the overt act must be proved

C) Only common intention must be proved

D) Both common intention and an overt act must be proved

19 / 50

To apply Section 34, there must be at least:

A) 10 persons

B) 7 persons

C) 2 persons

D) 5 persons

20 / 50

"Active concealment of fact" is associated with:

A) Mistake

B) Misrepresentation

C) Undue influence

D) Fraud

21 / 50

A Korean national commits murder of an English lady on a Bangladesh Airlines plane during a flight.

A) He can be prosecuted in Bangladesh wherever found

B) He can be tried either in Korea or England

C) He cannot be prosecuted in Bangladesh

D) He can only be prosecuted in Korea

22 / 50

What is a key difference between Section 34 and Section 149?

A) Active participation is needed in Section 34, but not necessarily in Section 149

B) Both require active participation

C) Neither requires active participation

D) Section 34 creates a specific offence, Section 149 does not

23 / 50

Another difference between Section 34 and Section 149 is:

A) Section 34 requires a pre-arranged plan, Section 149 only requires a common object

B) Section 34 requires 5 persons, Section 149 requires 2

C) None of the above

D) Section 34 requires active participation in action whereas Section 149 requires mere passive membership of the unlawful assembly

24 / 50

Which statement regarding Section 34 and Section 149 of the Penal Code is correct?

A) Section 34 enunciates a principle of liability while Section 149 creates a specific offence

B) Both are distinct offences in themselves

C) Common intention and common object are the same

D) They are mutually helping sections

25 / 50

A has grown a tree on his land. The branches overhang on B's land. Under the law, B is entitled to:

A) Enter A's land without permission and cut the tree

B) Chop off the overhanging branches while remaining on his own land

C) Chop off the branches from his own land and take them

D) Forcibly enter A's land and chop off the branches

26 / 50

Threatening to commit certain acts forbidden by the Penal Code is associated with:

A) Coercion

B) Fraud

C) Mistake

D) Misrepresentation

27 / 50

Which of the following is an exception to the requirement of mens rea?

A) Public nuisance

B) All of the above

C) Cases where ignorance of law is no excuse

D) Strict or absolute liability

28 / 50

A contract implied by law is known as:

A) Contingent contract

B) Quasi contract

C) Implied contract

D) Expressed contract

29 / 50

Under Section 34 of the Penal Code:

A) Physical presence is never necessary

B) Physical presence is always necessary

C) Physical presence is necessary for participation but not in all cases (e.g., waiting outside)

D) None of the above

30 / 50

Regarding Section 34:

A) Both (a) and (b)

B) It is only a rule of evidence

C) It creates a substantive offence

D) None of the above

31 / 50

When a criminal act is done by several persons in furtherance of the common intention of all:

A) Each person is liable for that act in the same manner as if it were done by him alone

B) Each person is liable only for their specific act

C) Each person is liable according to their degree of guilt

D) None of the above

32 / 50

Which statement is correct regarding penal statutes?

A) They should have ex-post facto effect

B) All of the above

C) They should be strictly construed

D) They should be determined by general laws

33 / 50

Which of the following is an INCORRECT requirement for joint liability under Section 34?

A) Persons sharing common intention may or may not participate in the act

B) The act must be in furtherance of the common intention

C) It implies a pre-arranged plan

D) A criminal act must be done by several persons

34 / 50

When a criminal act is done by several persons in furtherance of common intention, each is liable:

A) For attempt only

B) As if it was done by each one of them in a singular capacity

C) Only for the part each has done

D) For abetment only

35 / 50

If a Bangladesh citizen commits an offence out of Bangladesh, he:

A) Can only be prosecuted where the offence was committed

B) Cannot be prosecuted in Bangladesh

C) Can be prosecuted in Bangladesh in any place in which he may be found

D) None of the above

36 / 50

Under Article 111 of the Constitution of Bangladesh, the law declared by the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court is binding on:

A) All Courts except the Supreme Court

B) None of the above

C) The High Court Division and all subordinate courts

D) Only the subordinate courts

37 / 50

Common intention essentially requires:

A) Same knowledge

B) None of the above

C) Pre-arranged planning and prior meeting of minds

D) Similar intention

38 / 50

What is a key difference between Section 34 and Section 149?

A) Section 149 is a rule of evidence, Section 34 creates a specific offence

B) Section 34 requires active participation, Section 149 requires mere membership of an unlawful assembly

C) Section 34 requires at least five persons, Section 149 requires two

D) Section 34 does not need to be joined with a principal offence

39 / 50

Which statement is correct regarding Section 34 and 149?

A) All of the above

B) Section 34 needs active participation, 149 does not

C) Section 34 speaks of common intention, 149 speaks of common object

D) Section 34 does not create a specific offence, 149 does

40 / 50

Which of the following persons is NOT exempted from the jurisdiction of criminal courts in Bangladesh?

A) Foreign Sovereigns

B) Alien enemies committing acts of war

C) Foreign army on Bangladesh soil with government consent

D) Alien enemy committing a crime unconnected with war (e.g., theft)

41 / 50

Illegal' means everything which:

A) Is an offence

B) Furnishes ground for a civil action

C) Is prohibited by law

D) All of the above

42 / 50

Which of the following brings out the distinction between Section 34 and Section 149 of the Penal Code?

A) Both create specific offences

B) Section 149 creates a specific offence whereas Section 34 does not

C) Section 34 creates a specific offence whereas Section 149 does not

D) Neither creates specific offences

43 / 50

Under Section 34:

A) Physical presence is not necessary at all

B) Physical presence is necessary for participation but not in all cases

C) None of the above

D) Physical presence is necessary for participation in all cases

44 / 50

X and Y independently entertain the idea to kill Z. They separately inflict wounds on Z, who dies. Are X and Y liable for murder under Section 34?

A) Yes, because it was a joint act

B) Yes, because they both wanted to kill Z

C) No, because there was no common intention or pre-arranged plan

D) Yes, because their acts resulted in Z's death

45 / 50

Section 34 of the Penal Code:

A) Neither (a) nor (b)

B) Both (a) and (b)

C) Is a rule of evidence

D) Creates a substantive offence

46 / 50

Which one of the following is NOT a 'public servant' under the Penal Code?

A) Member of a panchayat/jury assisting a Court

B) Liquidator

C) Secretary of a Co-operative society

D) A civil Judge

47 / 50

The principle of common intention under Section 34 means:

A) It is sufficient to show similar intentions

B) Each is punishable only for what he has done

C) If several acts are done by several persons in furtherance of common intention, each is liable for the result of them all

D) Each is jointly liable only if their intention was the same

48 / 50

A 'man' is defined by Section 10 of the Penal Code as a male human being of:

A) None of the above

B) Any age

C) Above 16 years of age

D) Above 18 years of age

49 / 50

The Bangladesh Penal Code came into force on:

A) 6 October, 1860

B) 1 July, 1882

C) 1 September, 1873

D) 1 January, 1862

50 / 50

Under which of the following situations would Bangladesh courts have jurisdiction?

A) All of the above

B) Crime committed by a Bangladeshi in a foreign country

C) Crime committed by a foreigner in Bangladesh

D) Crime committed by any person on a Bangladesh registered ship

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