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81. ‘A’ is having joint property with ‘Z’ in a horse. ‘A’ shoots the horse

‘A’ is having joint property with ‘Z’ in a horse. ‘A’ shoots the horse with the intention to cause wrongful loss to ‘Z’. ‘A’ has committed which one of the following offences ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Breach of trust” option2=”Trespass of property” option3=”Mischief” option4=”Criminal misappropriation” correct=”option3″]

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The correct answer is (C) Mischief.

The act of damaging property with the intention to cause wrongful loss to another person constitutes the offence of mischief under Section 425 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Even if the property is jointly owned, causing damage to it with the intent to cause loss to the co-owner falls within the definition of mischief.

Section 425 IPC defines mischief as “Whoever with intent to cause, or knowing that he is likely to cause, wrongful loss or damage to any person, causes the destruction of any property, or any such change in any property or in the situation thereof as destroys or diminishes its value or utility, or affects it injuriously, commits ‘mischief’.” The fact that the property is jointly owned does not exempt a co-owner from committing mischief if their actions cause wrongful loss or damage to the other co-owner’s interest.

82. Whoever voluntarily assists in concealing or disposing of property whi

Whoever voluntarily assists in concealing or disposing of property which he knows to be stolen, shall :

[amp_mcq option1=”not be liable for any offence under the Indian Penal Code, 1860.” option2=”be punished with simple imprisonment, which may extend to three years or with fine.” option3=”be punished with imprisonment of either description which may extend to three years or with fine or with both.” option4=”be punished with simple imprisonment, which may extend to five years or with fine.” correct=”option3″]

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Whoever voluntarily assists in concealing or disposing of property which he knows to be stolen, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description which may extend to three years or with fine or with both.

– This act is defined as an offence under Section 414 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, which deals with assisting in the concealment of stolen property.
– The section specifies the punishment for this offence.
– The maximum term of imprisonment is three years.
– The imprisonment can be of ‘either description’ (simple or rigorous).
– Fine or both imprisonment and fine can also be imposed.

– Section 410 defines ‘stolen property’. Section 411 deals with dishonestly receiving stolen property. Section 414 covers assisting in its concealment or disposal.

83. ‘A’, a Revenue Officer, is entrusted with public money and is either d

‘A’, a Revenue Officer, is entrusted with public money and is either directed by law, or bound by a contract, express or implied, with the Government, to pay into a certain treasury all the public money which he holds. ‘A’ dishonestly appropriates the money. ‘A’ has committed the offence of :

[amp_mcq option1=”theft of public money.” option2=”criminal misappropriation.” option3=”criminal breach of trust.” option4=”cheating.” correct=”option3″]

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‘A’ has committed the offence of criminal breach of trust.

– Section 405 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 defines criminal breach of trust. It applies when someone is entrusted with property or dominion over property and dishonestly misappropriates or converts it to their own use, or dishonestly uses or disposes of it in violation of law or contract.
– In this scenario, ‘A’ (Revenue Officer) is entrusted with public money and is bound by law or contract to pay it into the treasury. By dishonestly appropriating the money, ‘A’ violates this trust and duty.

– Criminal breach of trust is a distinct offence from theft, criminal misappropriation, or cheating, although they all involve dishonesty with respect to property. The key element in criminal breach of trust is the initial entrustment of property.

84. What is the punishment prescribed for the offence of theft under Secti

What is the punishment prescribed for the offence of theft under Section 379 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to five years or with fine, or with both” option2=”Simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to five years or with fine, or with both” option3=”Simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years or with fine, or with both” option4=”Imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years or with fine, or with both” correct=”option4″]

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The punishment prescribed for the offence of theft under Section 379 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 is imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both.

– Section 379 of the IPC specifically deals with the punishment for theft.
– The maximum term of imprisonment is three years.
– The imprisonment can be of ‘either description’ (simple or rigorous).
– Fine or both imprisonment and fine can also be imposed.

– ‘Either description’ of imprisonment means that the court can award either simple imprisonment (ordinary labour) or rigorous imprisonment (hard labour).

85. ‘A’ cut down a tree on ‘B’s ground, with the intention of dishonestly

‘A’ cut down a tree on ‘B’s ground, with the intention of dishonestly taking the tree out of ‘B’s possession without ‘B’s consent. Which one of the following statements is correct ?

[amp_mcq option1=”‘A’ commits no offence because the tree is an immovable property.” option2=”‘A’ commits criminal breach of trust.” option3=”‘A’ committed theft as soon as he severed the tree in order to such taking.” option4=”‘A’ committed an attempt to theft.” correct=”option3″]

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‘A’ committed theft as soon as he severed the tree in order to such taking.

– Section 378 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 defines theft. It applies to movable property.
– Explanation 1 to Section 378 clarifies that a thing attached to the earth is not movable property, but it becomes capable of being the subject of theft as soon as it is severed from the earth.
– Illustration (b) under Section 378 is precisely this scenario: cutting down a tree with the intention of dishonestly taking it constitutes theft upon severance.

– Theft is committed when there is dishonest intention to take movable property out of the possession of any person without that person’s consent, and there is a moving of the property in order to effect such taking. In the case of things attached to the earth, severance makes them movable, and the act of severance with the intent to take completes the theft.

86. Which one of the following is the highest category Protectee ?

Which one of the following is the highest category Protectee ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Z category protectee” option2=”Z+ category protectee” option3=”SPG protectee” option4=”CISF protectee” correct=”option3″]

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The correct answer is C) SPG protectee. Among the options provided, the SPG (Special Protection Group) provides the highest level of security cover in India.

– Security cover categories in India are generally graded as SPG, Z+, Z, Y, and X, based on the threat perception to the individual.
– The SPG is a specialized force solely dedicated to providing security to the Prime Minister of India and their immediate family, and sometimes to former Prime Ministers and their families for a specified period. This is considered the most elite and highest tier of protection.
– Z+ category is the highest level of security provided by other central armed police forces like NSG, CRPF, ITBP, or state police, covering a larger number of high-risk individuals.

The threat perception for individuals is periodically reviewed by the central and state security agencies, based on which the security category is determined. CISF also provides security cover to protectees, but typically for categories like Z or Y, or as part of the security detail for Z+ protectees, but not the dedicated, highest-level SPG cover.

87. The fee received by CISF for Technical Services to industrial establis

The fee received by CISF for Technical Services to industrial establishments is credited to :

[amp_mcq option1=”CISF Welfare Fund.” option2=”CISF Consultancy Fund.” option3=”Consolidated Fund of India.” option4=”Contingency Fund of India.” correct=”option2″]

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The correct answer is B) CISF Consultancy Fund. Fees received by CISF for providing technical services to industrial establishments are specifically credited to a dedicated fund or account related to these consultancy/technical services. While government revenues generally go to the Consolidated Fund of India, fees from specific services like consultancy are often channelled into dedicated funds to manage the related activities and resources.

– The CISF Act and Rules allow the force to provide consultancy services on security matters to industrial establishments, including those in the private sector.
– Revenue generated from these consultancy services is managed separately from the main budget allocated to CISF for its primary duties.
– A ‘Consultancy Fund’ or similar dedicated account ensures that the income generated can be utilized for purposes related to the consultancy wing, training, or specific needs arising from providing these services.

The provision for CISF to offer consultancy and security services beyond public sector undertakings was introduced through amendments to the CISF Act. This allows CISF to leverage its expertise and generate revenue, contributing to its resources and enabling deployment in a wider range of establishments based on security requirements.

88. Which one of the following is related to the ‘Vishakha Guidelines’ ?

Which one of the following is related to the ‘Vishakha Guidelines’ ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Prohibition of child marriage” option2=”Female foeticide” option3=”Sexual harassment of women at workplace” option4=”Prohibition of dowry” correct=”option3″]

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The Vishakha Guidelines are a set of procedural guidelines for dealing with sexual harassment of women in the workplace in India. They were laid down by the Supreme Court of India in 1997 in the landmark Vishakha and others vs State of Rajasthan case.

– The guidelines were formulated by the Supreme Court in the absence of specific legislation on sexual harassment at the workplace.
– They defined sexual harassment and mandated employers to establish complaint mechanisms and take preventive steps.
– These guidelines remained in effect until the passing of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.

The Vishakha case was a Public Interest Litigation filed by women’s groups following the gang rape of a social worker in Rajasthan who was working to prevent child marriage. The case highlighted the need for a framework to protect women from sexual harassment in the workplace.

89. “A” in good faith believing property belonging to “Z” to be “A”s own p

“A” in good faith believing property belonging to “Z” to be “A”s own property, takes the property out of “B”s possession. “A” has

[amp_mcq option1=”committed the offence of Theft because he has removed the property from ‘B’s possession.” option2=”not committed the offence of Theft because there was no dishonest intention.” option3=”committed the offence of Criminal Breach of Trust.” option4=”committed the offence of Misappropriation of Property.” correct=”option2″]

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The correct answer is B) not committed the offence of Theft because there was no dishonest intention.

A key ingredient of theft under Section 378 of the IPC is the intention to take the property *dishonestly*. The scenario explicitly states that “A” takes the property “in good faith believing property belonging to ‘Z’ to be ‘A’s own property”. Good faith negates the element of dishonest intention.

Although “A” takes the property out of “B”s possession, the lack of dishonest intention means the act does not amount to theft. Criminal Breach of Trust (C) and Dishonest Misappropriation of Property (D) also require dishonest intention and/or entrustment, which are not present or relevant in the way described in the question.

90. Name of which of the following legislations has been changed in the ye

Name of which of the following legislations has been changed in the year 2009 ?

[amp_mcq option1=”The Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act” option2=”Workmen’s Compensation Act” option3=”Payment of Gratuity Act” option4=”Employees’ State Insurance Act” correct=”option2″]

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The correct answer is B) Workmen’s Compensation Act.

– The Workmen’s Compensation Act, 1923 was renamed to the Employees’ Compensation Act, 1923 by the Workmen’s Compensation (Amendment) Act, 2009.
– Although the amendment received Presidential assent in 2009, it was brought into force with effect from 18.01.2010. However, the question asks about the name change happening in the year 2009, which corresponds to the year the amending Act was passed.
– The purpose of the name change was to align the terminology with the broader term “employee” used in other labour laws, recognizing that the scope extends beyond just manual “workmen”.

The other Acts listed did not undergo a name change in the year 2009. The Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952, the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, and the Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948, have been amended over time but retained their original names.