Criminal Law (IPC/CrPC) Quiz - Competitive Exams AIBE

Free practice quiz: Criminal Law (IPC/CrPC) (Competitive Exams AIBE). 58 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This Competitive Exams AIBE practice quiz has 58 multiple-choice questions on Criminal Law (IPC/CrPC). Try the 5 sample questions below (tap an option to check yourself), then play the full quiz online. No sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. Under the Indian Penal Code, which section defines 'murder'?

   1. Section 302
   2. Section 300
   3. Section 299
   4. Section 301
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   Answer: B. Section 300

2. The right to private defence of property is available under which section of the Indian Penal Code?

   1. Section 96
   2. Section 99
   3. Section 97
   4. Section 98
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   Answer: C. Section 97

3. The offence of 'wrongful restraint' is punishable under which section of the Indian Penal Code?

   1. Section 340
   2. Section 341
   3. Section 339
   4. Section 342
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   Answer: B. Section 341

4. Which section of the Indian Penal Code defines 'mischief'? (Note: This is distinct from the previously listed mischief question, which asked for the offence definition; here the focus is on the specific section number.)

   1. Section 426
   2. Section 428
   3. Section 427
   4. Section 425
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   Answer: D. Section 425

5. Under the Indian Penal Code, which section defines 'defamation'?

   1. Section 502
   2. Section 499
   3. Section 500
   4. Section 501
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   Answer: B. Section 499

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Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. Which section of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 deals with the arrest of a person without warrant?
2. The doctrine of 'common intention' is embodied in which section of the Indian Penal Code?
3. Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, a First Information Report (FIR) is registered under which section?
4. Which of the following is NOT an essential element of the offence of theft under the Indian Penal Code?
5. The maximum period for which a person can be remanded to police custody under Section 167 CrPC is:
6. Which section of the Indian Penal Code defines 'criminal conspiracy'?
7. Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, the provision for plea bargaining is contained in:
8. In which case did the Supreme Court lay down the guidelines for arrest and detention, known as the D.K. Basu guidelines?
9. The offence of 'culpable homicide' is defined under which section of the Indian Penal Code?
10. Which section of the CrPC provides for the examination of the accused by the Magistrate?
11. The offence of 'cheating' is defined under which section of the Indian Penal Code?
12. Under the CrPC, a complaint case can be dismissed under which section?
13. Which section of the Indian Penal Code defines 'rape'?
14. The provision for anticipatory bail is contained in which section of the CrPC?
15. Under the Indian Penal Code, the offence of 'mischief' is defined under:
16. Which section of the CrPC deals with the power of the police to require attendance of witnesses?
17. The offence of 'criminal breach of trust' is punishable under which section of the Indian Penal Code?
18. Under the CrPC, the period of limitation for taking cognizance of an offence is provided under which chapter?
19. Which section of the Indian Penal Code defines 'attempt to commit murder'?
20. The provision for compounding of offences is contained in which section of the CrPC?
21. Under the Indian Penal Code, which section defines 'grievous hurt'?
22. Which section of the Indian Penal Code defines 'criminal intimidation'?
23. Under the Indian Penal Code, 'house-trespass' is defined in which section?
24. The offence of 'public nuisance' is defined under which section of the Indian Penal Code?
25. Which section of the Indian Penal Code provides for the punishment of 'abetment'?
26. Under the Indian Penal Code, 'dacoity' is defined in which section?
27. Which section of the Indian Penal Code defines 'defamation'?
28. Under the Indian Penal Code, 'adultery' was punishable under which section (prior to its striking down in 2018)?
29. Under the Indian Penal Code, 'unlawful assembly' is defined in which section?
30. Under the Indian Penal Code, 'sedition' is punishable under which section?
31. Which section of the Indian Penal Code defines 'waging war against the Government of India'?
32. Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, the provision for 'maintenance of public order and tranquillity' is contained in which chapter?
33. Which section of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 provides for the recording of a confession by a Magistrate?
34. Which section of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 deals with the power of the police to investigate a cognizable case?
35. Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, the provision for 'victim compensation' is contained in which section?
36. Under the Indian Penal Code, which section provides for the right of private defence of the body extending to causing death?
37. Under the Indian Penal Code, what is the minimum number of persons required to constitute an 'unlawful assembly'?
38. Under the Indian Penal Code, the offence of 'voluntarily causing hurt' is punishable under which section?
39. Under the Indian Penal Code, 'wrongful restraint' is defined in which section?
40. Under the Indian Penal Code, 'criminal intimidation' is defined in which section?
41. Under the Indian Penal Code, which section defines 'public nuisance'?
42. Under the Indian Penal Code, which section provides the general provision for punishment of abetment where no express provision is made?
43. Under the Indian Penal Code, 'waging war against the Government of India' is punishable under which section?
44. Under the Indian Penal Code, 'attempt to commit murder' is punishable under which section?
45. Under the Indian Penal Code, 'criminal breach of trust' is defined in which section?
46. Under the Indian Penal Code, 'mischief' is defined in which section?
47. Under the Indian Penal Code, 'kidnapping from lawful guardianship' is defined in which section?
48. Under the Indian Penal Code, which section defines 'criminal conspiracy'?
49. Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, which section provides for the recording of a confession by a Magistrate?
50. Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, which section provides for the power of the police to require attendance of witnesses?
51. Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, which section provides for the examination of the accused by the Magistrate?
52. Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, which section provides for the power of the Magistrate to order further investigation?
53. Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, which section provides for the period of limitation for taking cognizance of certain offences?

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