IPC MCQ
Question 1- The ‘Doctrine of joint liability’ as envisaged by section 34 of the IPC is based on the decision of the following –
(a) Barendra Kumar Ghosh v. Emperor
(b) Mulcahy v. R
(c) Pandurang v. State of Hyderabad
(d) Reg v. Cruise
Answer (d) - Reg v. Cruise. Section 34 is based on the ratio of decision of Reg v. Cruise (1838). In this case Police Constable went to arrest ‘A’ at his house. B C & D came and gave him a blow. In this case the Court evolved the Doctrine of Joint liability.
Explanation – (a) Barendra Kumar Ghosh v. Emperor (1924) (b) Mulcahy v. R (1868) (c) Pandurang v. State of Hyderabad (1954) (d) Reg v. Cruise (1838)
Question 2 – In which case it was said that either overt or covert act is sufficient for application of section 34 of IPC? It was also observed that activities with binoculars or mobile phone are sufficient and no need to presence on the spot.
(a) J.M. Desai v. State of Bombay
(b) Suresh and Another v. State of Uttar Pradesh
(c) Mahaboob Shah v. Emperor (Indus River Case )
(d) Barendra Kumar Ghosh v. king Emperor, Sankaritolla Post Office Case.
Answer - B
Question 3. Four accused with common intention to kill, shot one B in the bona fide belief that B was A. In this case:
(1) None of them is liable for the offence of murder.
(2) All accused are guilty of causing death.
(3) Section 34 of Indian Penal Code does not apply.
(4) All accused are guilty of causing death without invoking Section 34.
Answer - (2) All accused are guilty of causing death.
Question 4. Which of the following is false of Section 34 and Section 149 of the IPC?
A. Section 34 does not by itself create any specific offence whereas S. 149 does so
B. Some active participation in crime is required in S. 34 while it is not needed in S. 149
C. Section 34 speaks of common intention while S. 149 contemplates common object
D. Section 34 requires at least five persons who must share the common intention while S. 149 requires at least two persons to share the common intention
Answer. D
Question 5 –‘A’ obtained a sum of rs. 10,000/-from ‘B’ in fear of death. Which of the following offences was committed by ‘A’?
(a) Cheating
(b) Robbery
(c) Mischief
(d) Extortion
Answer – D
Question 6 – A revenue officer is entrusted with public money and is directed by law to pay into treasure all the public money which he holds. He instead of paying the same into the treasury dishonestly misappropriates the same buying a sofa set for his personal use. What offence has ‘A’ committed?
(a) Dishonest misappropriation of property
(b)Criminal Breach of trust
(c) Cheating the Government
(d) None of the above
Answer – B
Question 7 – ‘X’ Hindu, turned his wife of the the marital home and refused to return her ornaments, money and clothes despite her repeated demands. What offence if any, has ‘X’ committed?
(a) Cajolery
(b) Cheating
(c) Criminal intimidation
(d) Breach of trust
Answer – D
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