The Penal Code, 1860 Model Test 20 (English)

Time Allowed30 Minutes

Total Questions50 MCQs

Total Marks50 Marks

Negative Marking-0.25 Marks

Qualifying Mark50% Pass

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Penal Code Model Test 20 (English)

The Penal Code, 1860

Questions: 50
Full Marks: 50
Time: 30 Minutes

1 / 50

If an act is considered a "moral wrong" but not a legal offence, is abetting it a crime?

A) No

B) Yes

C) Yes, if it offends public sentiment

D) Yes, under strict liability

2 / 50

Does Section 500 (Defamation) apply in cases of murder?

A) Yes

B) No

C) Yes, if the murderer is defamed

D) Yes, if the victim's reputation is harmed post-mortem

3 / 50

Is an "irresistible impulse" recognized as a valid defence under the Penal Code?

A) No, it is not a defence

B) Yes, if proved by a medical board

C) Yes, under Section 85

D) Yes, under Section 84

4 / 50

The use of force caused to property without affecting a human being is:

A) Battery

B) Assault

C) NOT the "use of force" defined in Section 349 of the Penal Code

D) Criminal force

5 / 50

Fabricating false evidence is defined under which section of the Penal Code?

A) Section 192

B) Section 190

C) Section 191

D) Section 193

6 / 50

Self-preservation is the basic principle underlying:

A) The right to private defence

B) The right to equality

C) The defence of necessity

D) The defence of consent

7 / 50

The rule of "wholly incapax" (doli incapax) is laid down in:

A) Section 82 PENAL CODE

B) Section 84 PENAL CODE

C) Section 81 PENAL CODE

D) Section 83 PENAL CODE

8 / 50

Under the defence of insanity, the unsoundness of mind must exist at what specific time?

A) At the time of trial

B) At the time of police interrogation

C) At the time of sentencing

D) At the time of doing the act

9 / 50

Which section covers the principle that the law does not concern itself with trifles?

A) Section 93 PENAL CODE

B) Section 95 PENAL CODE

C) Section 94 PENAL CODE

D) Section 96 PENAL CODE

10 / 50

Can a woman be made an accused in the case of Gang Rape?

A) No, as held by the Supreme Court in Priya Patel Vs. State of M.P.

B) Yes, always

C) Yes, if she assists

D) No, as held in R. v. Tolson

11 / 50

The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013 amended Section 376-D of the Penal Code. True or False?

A) True

B) It repealed the section

C) False

D) Partially True

12 / 50

Is an affidavit considered "evidence" within the meaning of Section 191 of the Penal Code?

A) Only if notarized internationally

B) Yes

C) No

D) Only if filed in High Court

13 / 50

The right of private defence extends to causing death when the assault is with the intention of:

A) Gratifying unnatural lust

B) Pickpocketing

C) Cheating

D) Trespassing on empty land

14 / 50

By virtue of the Vienna Convention, who is entitled to immunity against criminal prosecutions?

A) Interpol police officers

B) Multi-national corporate CEOs

C) Ambassadors, High commissioners, Diplomatic agents and UN representatives

D) Foreign tourists

15 / 50

In a "free fight" between two parties, the right of private defence is:

A) Available to both parties

B) Available to the one who takes less damage

C) Not available to either of the parties

D) Available to the winner

16 / 50

Is abetment of an offence considered an offence itself?

A) Only if the abettor is present at the scene

B) Only if the crime is successful

C) Yes, it is always an offence

D) No, it is just an accessory action

17 / 50

In Bangladesh, the law relating to the offence of perjury is given a statutory definition under:

A) Section 192 PENAL CODE

B) Section 191 PENAL CODE

C) Section 190 PENAL CODE

D) Section 193 PENAL CODE

18 / 50

Which section defines the offence of cheating according to the provided text?

A) Section 405

B) Section 419

C) Section 420

D) Section 415

19 / 50

The limits of Bangladesh's Territorial Waters is described under which section of the Territorial waters... Act, 1976?

A) Section 2

B) Section 4

C) Section 5

D) Section 3

20 / 50

Section 80 of the Penal Code deals with the exception of:

A) Insanity

B) Accident

C) Intoxication

D) Necessity

21 / 50

Criminal force in the Penal Code is equivalent to what in English law?

A) Larceny

B) Assault

C) Battery

D) Manslaughter

22 / 50

Ignorance of law is no excuse is derived from which maxim?

A) Actus reus non facit reum

B) Doli incapax

C) Ignorantia facti excusat

D) Ignorantia juris non excusat

23 / 50

An accused undresses and rubs his genitals on the private parts of a girl but fails to penetrate, ejaculating outside. Under which sections is he liable?

A) Section 354 penal code only

B) Section 509 PENAL CODE

C) Section 376 penal code only

D) Section 511 read with Section 376 PENAL CODE

24 / 50

The jurisdiction for trying a criminal offence primarily depends on:

A) Where the FIR was filed

B) The place where the crime has been committed

C) Where the victim lives

D) Where the accused was arrested

25 / 50

Voluntarily causing harm, including death, is legally permitted in private defence against:

A) Criminal breach of trust

B) Defamation

C) Misappropriation

D) Robbery or dacoity

26 / 50

Section 89 of the Penal Code allows a guardian to give consent on behalf of:

A) A person above 60 years of age

B) A person below 12 years of age or a person of unsound mind

C) A person below 18 years of age

D) A person below 16 years of age

27 / 50

If an act abetted is not an offence under the law, what is the criminal liability for the abettor?

A) Punishable by half the term

B) Punishable by fine only

C) Liable for criminal conspiracy

D) No criminal liability

28 / 50

Rape is classified under the Penal Code as an offence against:

A) Property

B) Public Tranquility

C) Human Body

D) The State

29 / 50

Legal insanity is specifically provided for in:

A) Section 85 PENAL CODE

B) Section 84 PENAL CODE

C) Section 83 PENAL CODE

D) Section 82 PENAL CODE

30 / 50

You cannot plead the defence of consent if the consented act involves:

A) A minor medical procedure

B) Playing a rough sport

C) Giving away property

D) Causing death or grievous hurt

31 / 50

If 3 people murder someone and take away their gold articles, what offence (regarding the gold) is committed?

A) Extortion

B) Robbery

C) Theft

D) Dacoity

32 / 50

Which of the following is considered an offence under Section 121A of the Penal Code?

A) Harboring a prisoner of state

B) Assaulting the President

C) Sedition

D) Conspiracy to wage war against the Government of Bangladesh

33 / 50

According to the text, imprisonment for non-payment of fine terminates on payment of: (based strictly on text wording)

A) Bribes

B) Rent

C) Penalty

D) Tax

34 / 50

Assault or criminal force to deter a public servant from discharge of his duty is punishable under:

A) Section 353 PENAL CODE

B) Section 350 PENAL CODE

C) Section 354 PENAL CODE

D) Section 351 PENAL CODE

35 / 50

According to the text, which of the following is a method of constituting abetment?

A) Silence

B) Conspiracy

C) Negligence

D) Ignorance

36 / 50

Sections 87, 88, and 89 of the Penal Code relate to which legal maxim?

A) Actus me invito factus non est meus actus

B) Ignorantia facti excusat

C) Res ipsa loquitur

D) Volenti non fit injuria

37 / 50

Which of the following acts as a rule of evidence rather than a specific offence?

A) Section 34 PENAL CODE

B) Section 149 PENAL CODE

C) Section 300 PENAL CODE

D) Section 378 PENAL CODE

38 / 50

Cohabitation caused by a man deceitfully inducing a belief of lawful marriage is punishable under:

A) Section 493 PENAL CODE

B) Section 494 PENAL CODE

C) Section 495 PENAL CODE

D) Section 498A PENAL CODE

39 / 50

Which chapter of the Penal Code deals exclusively with General Exceptions?

A) Chapter 4

B) Chapter 3

C) Chapter 5

D) Chapter 6

40 / 50

If 6 people murder someone and take away their jewellery, the offence regarding the property is:

A) Dacoity

B) Cheating

C) Criminal Misappropriation

D) Robbery

41 / 50

According to Article 297 of the Constitution of Bangladesh, lands, minerals, and other things of value underlying the ocean within territorial waters shall vest in:

A) The Coastal Panchayats

B) The State Government

C) The Union

D) The United Nations

42 / 50

Under Section 99, the right of private defence is restricted by what condition?

A) It must be approved by the police first

B) It can only be used by men

C) It cannot be used against relatives

D) It does not extend to causing more harm than is necessary for defence

43 / 50

An aggressor who starts a fight can claim the right of private defence. True or False?

A) False

B) True

C) True, if the other party uses a weapon

D) True, if he starts losing

44 / 50

If A incites B to commit a crime, when is A's abetment complete?

A) When B agrees to commit the crime

B) When B attempts the crime

C) When the court proves the incitement

D) As soon as A has incited B

45 / 50

Criminal intimidation is defined in which section of the Bangladesh Penal Code?

A) Section 500

B) Section 506

C) Section 509

D) Section 503

46 / 50

The right of private defence is NOT available against:

A) An act which is not an offence

B) All of the above

C) An act which is not a legal wrong

D) A moral wrong

47 / 50

The right to private defence is available for protecting:

A) Persons and property (movable and immovable)

B) Only one's own body

C) Only state property

D) Only movable property

48 / 50

Can a corporate body be prosecuted for the offence of defamation?

A) Only if the company is government-owned

B) No

C) Only in civil court

D) Yes

49 / 50

Abetment is covered under which Chapter of the Penal Code?

A) Chapter 4

B) Chapter 5

C) Chapter 6

D) Chapter 3

50 / 50

If a convict pays a portion of the fine ordered, how does it affect their imprisonment for non-payment?

A) The sentence is reduced by half

B) The sentence is reduced proportionately

C) No effect until fully paid

D) The sentence is converted to community service

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