{"id":4609,"date":"2024-03-05T16:09:15","date_gmt":"2024-03-05T16:09:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=4609"},"modified":"2024-03-05T16:09:15","modified_gmt":"2024-03-05T16:09:15","slug":"negligent-act-likely-to-spread-infection-of-disease-dangerous-to-life-is-prescribed-in-ipc-under","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/negligent-act-likely-to-spread-infection-of-disease-dangerous-to-life-is-prescribed-in-ipc-under\/","title":{"rendered":"Negligent act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life is prescribed in IPC under :"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Section 268&#8243; option2=&#8221;Section 271&#8243; option3=&#8221;Section 270&#8243; option4=&#8221;Section 269   &#8221; correct=&#8221;option1&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is (a) Section 268 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).<\/p>\n<p>Section 268 of the IPC states that whoever does any act which is likely to spread the infection of any disease dangerous to life, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.<\/p>\n<p>The following are some examples of negligent acts that are likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Not washing hands after using the toilet<\/li>\n<li>Not covering your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze<\/li>\n<li>Not disposing of used tissues properly<\/li>\n<li>Not cooking food properly<\/li>\n<li>Not washing fruits and vegetables properly<\/li>\n<li>Not drinking clean water<\/li>\n<li>Not using mosquito nets<\/li>\n<li>Not getting vaccinated against diseases such as measles, mumps, and rubella<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It is important to be aware of the risks of spreading infection and to take steps to prevent it. 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