⚖️ IPC Test 1 – Fully Solved for RJS, DJS, PCS(J) Prep
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The Indian Penal Code forms the bedrock of criminal law. Its thorough knowledge is a must for all aspirants of RJS, DJS, PCS(J) or any other Judicial Service exam for that matter. To help such aspirants, Delhi Law Academy Jaipur has launched a series of fully solved tests on all important aspects of this vital part of their syllabus:
📝 IPC TEST 1 [FULLY SOLVED]
Q 1: Every person has a right to defend ___ against any offence:
- a) his own body and the body of his relatives only
- b) his own body and the body of any other person
- c) his own body only
- d) he has no right to defend against any offence affecting the human body
Solution:
Section 97 says every person has a right to defend his own body and body of any other person against any offence affecting human body.
This any other person may be a relative, a friend, an acquaintance or a complete stranger. Simply put, any other person means any other person whatsoever.
✅ Thus, option (b) is the correct option.
Q 2: Under Section 57 IPC, in calculating fractions of terms of punishment, ‘imprisonment for life’ shall be reckoned as equivalent to imprisonment for:
- a) twelve years
- b) twenty years
- c) imprisonment till death
- d) thirty years
Solution:
It is clearly stated in sec 57 that ‘imprisonment for life’ shall be reckoned as equivalent to imprisonment for twenty years.
✅ Thus, option (b) is the correct option.
Q 3: Outraging the modesty of a woman is punishable under:
- a) Section 509, IPC
- b) Section 511, IPC
- c) Section 354, IPC
- d) Section 363, IPC
Solution:
Section 354 says, whoever assaults or uses criminal force to a woman intending to outrage her modesty or knowing that he is likely to outrage her modesty shall be punished with imprisonment: min 1 year, max 5 years and fine.
✅ Thus, option (c) is the correct option.
Q 4: The right of private defense of property against theft continues till:
- a) the property has been recovered
- b) the assistance of the public authorities is obtained
- c) the offender has effected his retreat with the property
- d) all of the above
Solution:
Section 105 IPC says, right of private defence of property against theft continues till offender has effected his retreat with the property or either assistance of public authorities is obtained or the property has been recovered.
✅ Thus, option (d) is the correct option.
Q 5: Defamation is:
- a) Neither a tort nor a crime
- b) Both a tort and crime
- c) Crime only
- d) Tort only
Solution:
Defamation is a criminal offence as defined in section 500 IPC. It is also a civil wrong and the wronged person can claim compensation by way of a civil suit. Thus, it is both a crime and a tort.
✅ Thus, option (b) is the correct option.
Q 6: A (a 28 year old man) and B (a 27 year old woman) were in a romantic relationship…
Solution:
The relevant portion of section 415 IPC says, whoever, by deceiving any person, intentionally induces the person deceived to do a thing which he would not do if not deceived which act causes harm to that person in body, mind, reputation or property is said to “cheat”.
✅ Thus, option (a) is the correct option.
Q 7: A, a journalist was writing an article on the rape and murder…
Solution:
Section 228A(1) IPC says… Since this journalist has not been shown to be the chairman/secretary of any welfare institution recognized by Central or State Govt, this oral authorization by the parents is not a valid authorization under this sub-section.
✅ Thus, option (b) is the correct option.
Q 8: A magazine published a semi-nude photograph…
Solution:
The Hon’ble Supreme Court… Only those sex- related materials which have the tendency of “exciting lustful thoughts” can be held to be obscene, but the obscenity has to be judged from the point of view of an average person, by applying contemporary community standards.
✅ Thus, option (c) is the correct option.
Q 9: A, a man, was legally married to B…
Solution:
Section 494 says… Section 495 says… Facts of the case show that section 495 IPC is applicable.
✅ Hence option (c) is the correct option.
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