Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) 1860 | Law GAT MCQs Test 4

1. Question 1 of 50

   Section 337-L generally provides for ta'zir in respect of hurt not otherwise specifically provided for, or where qisas is not applicable, or hurt caused by mistake, with punishment which may include:

   A Imprisonment and/or fine, together with daman where applicable B Only a civil suit for damages C Only capital punishment D No punishment whatsoever
2. Question 2 of 50

   Section 391 defines 'dacoity' as robbery committed, or attempted to be committed, by:

   A Five or more persons conjointly B Two persons only C A single person acting alone D A public servant only
3. Question 3 of 50

   Section 361 defines 'kidnapping from lawful guardianship' as taking or enticing a minor, or a person of unsound mind, out of the keeping of the lawful guardian of such minor or person of unsound mind, without the guardian's:

   A Consent B Written approval registered with a Magistrate C Notice to police D Convenience
4. Question 4 of 50

   Section 358 provides that assault or criminal force on grave and sudden provocation given by the person assaulted attracts a lesser punishment, provided the offender does not intend, and knows himself not likely, to cause harm beyond what is necessary for:

   A Retaliation B Self-defence C Punishing the provocateur excessively D Public entertainment
5. Question 5 of 50

   Section 382 provides an enhanced punishment for theft committed after preparation made for causing death, hurt or restraint, or fear of death, hurt, or restraint, in order to the committing of:

   A A public document B A civil suit C Such theft, or in order to the effecting of an escape after the committing of such theft, or in order to retaining property taken by such theft D A confession
6. Question 6 of 50

   Section 359 provides that kidnapping is of two kinds, namely, kidnapping from Pakistan and kidnapping from:

   A Lawful guardianship B A confession C A civil suit D A public document
7. Question 7 of 50

   Robbery is essentially theft or extortion 'plus' an aggravating element, generally described as the use of, or attempt to use, force, fear, or restraint in order to commit the:

   A Public document only B Theft or extortion, or in carrying away or attempting to carry away property obtained by the theft C Judgment D Confession
8. Question 8 of 50

   Section 351 defines 'assault' as any gesture or preparation, made with the intention or knowledge that such gesture or preparation will cause any person present to apprehend that the person making it is about to use criminal force to:

   A Him B The Government C A third party only D A public document only
9. Question 9 of 50

   The gravity attached to dacoity, as compared to simple robbery, arises largely from the:

   A Number of persons jointly involved in its commission B Method of transportation used by the offenders C Time at which it is committed D Value of the stolen property alone
10. Question 10 of 50

    Section 369 punishes kidnapping or abducting a child under the age of ten years, with intent to take dishonestly any:

    A Dying declaration from the child B Confession from the child C Movable property from the person of such child D Public document from the police
11. Question 11 of 50

    The provisions on rape under Section 375 recognize that consent obtained through fraudulent means, or from a person incapable of understanding the nature of the act, such as a person under a certain age or of unsound mind, does not constitute valid consent, reflecting the law's concern for:

    A The financial status of the victim B Formalities of documentation only C The religious belief of the accused D The genuineness and capacity to give free consent
12. Question 12 of 50

    The distinction between theft and extortion primarily lies in the fact that in extortion, the property is:

    A Taken without the owner's knowledge entirely B Always taken from a dwelling house C Always accompanied by physical violence D Delivered by the owner himself, under the influence of fear
13. Question 13 of 50

    Section 340 defines 'wrongful confinement' as wrongfully restraining a person in such a manner as to prevent that person from proceeding beyond certain:

    A Business hours only B Working hours C Circumscribing limits D Religious observances only
14. Question 14 of 50

    Section 354 punishes assault or use of criminal force to a woman, with intent to outrage her:

    A Religious belief only B Property C Business D Modesty
15. Question 15 of 50

    Section 366 punishes kidnapping or abducting a woman with intent that she may be compelled to marry a person against her will, or in order that she may be forced or seduced to:

    A Illicit intercourse B A civil suit C A public document D A confession
16. Question 16 of 50

    Section 360 defines 'kidnapping from Pakistan' as conveying any person beyond the limits of Pakistan without the:

    A Knowledge of any public servant B Consent of that person, or of some person legally authorized to consent on behalf of that person C Registration with the police D Permission of a foreign court
17. Question 17 of 50

    Section 377-A and 377-B deal specifically with the offence of sexual abuse of a:

    A Child B Foreign national exclusively C Witness in a civil suit D Public servant
18. Question 18 of 50

    Section 378 defines 'theft' as the dishonest taking of any movable property, out of the possession of any person, without that person's:

    A Consent B Knowledge only, regardless of consent C Registration of the property D Prior conviction
19. Question 19 of 50

    Section 339 defines 'wrongful restraint' as voluntarily obstructing any person so as to prevent that person from proceeding in any direction in which that person has a right to:

    A Retreat only B Remain stationary only C Proceed D Sit down only
20. Question 20 of 50

    Section 364 punishes kidnapping or abducting a person in order that such person may be murdered, or disposed of in a manner putting him in danger of being:

    A Married lawfully B Murdered C Employed lawfully D Adopted lawfully
21. Question 21 of 50

    Section 338-A distinguishes 'isqat-e-hamal' from 'isqat-e-janin', the latter generally relating to the causing of the death of:

    A A living foetus in the process of delivery B A public servant C An adult person D A witness in a trial
22. Question 22 of 50

    The distinction between robbery and dacoity primarily lies in the:

    A Number of persons involved, robbery generally involving fewer than five B Nature of the weapon used exclusively C Value of the property stolen D Time of day at which it occurs
23. Question 23 of 50

    Section 334 provides the punishment of qisas for hurt in cases of itlaf-i-udw or itlaf-i-salahiyyat-i-udw, subject to certain conditions being met, similar in principle to the concept of qisas applicable to:

    A Qatl-e-amd B Theft C Cheating D Criminal trespass
24. Question 24 of 50

    Section 395 provides the punishment for dacoity, generally consisting of imprisonment for life, or rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to:

    A Ten years, together with fine B Three months only C One year, without fine D No punishment whatsoever
25. Question 25 of 50

    The general scheme of Chapter XVI of the Pakistan Penal Code, dealing with offences affecting the human body, incorporates concepts derived from Islamic law such as qisas, diyat, and:

    A Estoppel B Res judicata C Ta'zir D Judicial notice
26. Question 26 of 50

    Section 322 defines 'qatl-shibh-i-amd', 'qatl-i-khata' and 'qatl-bis-sabab' as forms of qatl distinguished from qatl-e-amd mainly by the absence of:

    A Any causal connection with death B The specific intention to cause death, or knowledge of the requisite degree C Any distinction whatsoever, since they are treated identically D Any physical act causing death
27. Question 27 of 50

    Section 350 defines 'criminal force' as the intentional use of force to any person, without that person's consent, in order to the committing of any offence, or with intent to cause, or knowing it likely to cause, injury, fear, or:

    A Annoyance to that person B Compensation to that person C Benefit to that person D Confession by that person
28. Question 28 of 50

    For theft to be established, the property taken must be movable property in the possession of another, taken:

    A Dishonestly and without the owner's consent B By mistake of fact only C With the owner's express or implied consent D Under lawful authority
29. Question 29 of 50

    Section 338 defines 'isqat-e-hamal', broadly relating to causing a woman with child to miscarry, if such miscarriage is not caused in good faith for the purpose of saving the:

    A Property of the unborn child B Reputation of the family only C Financial interest of the husband only D Life of the woman
30. Question 30 of 50

    Section 396 punishes dacoity with murder, where any one of five or more persons who jointly commit dacoity, commits murder in so committing dacoity, providing that every such person shall be punished with:

    A Simple imprisonment for one year B Death, or imprisonment for life C No punishment, since only the actual killer is liable D A civil fine only
31. Question 31 of 50

    Section 392 provides the general punishment for robbery, generally consisting of rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to:

    A Ten years B One month C Twenty-five years D Six months
32. Question 32 of 50

    Section 390 defines 'robbery' as theft, or extortion, that is aggravated, generally by the presence of force, fear, or restraint used in order to the committing of the theft or extortion, or immediately:

    A After a civil suit is filed B After it, in certain circumstances C Before the FIR is registered D After conviction
33. Question 33 of 50

    Section 383 defines 'extortion' as intentionally putting any person in fear of injury, and thereby dishonestly inducing that person to deliver to any person any property, or valuable security, or anything signed or sealed which may be converted into a:

    A Confession B Valuable security C Public document D Judgment
34. Question 34 of 50

    Section 379 provides the general punishment for theft, generally consisting of imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to:

    A Death B Life imprisonment in every case C No punishment at all D Three years, or fine, or both
35. Question 35 of 50

    Section 337 defines and provides punishment for various kinds of hurt including shajjah and jurh, categorizing jurh, i.e. hurt other than to the head or face, into 'jaifah' and:

    A 'Diyat' B 'Ghayr-jaifah' C 'Qatl-i-khata' D 'Isqat-e-hamal'
36. Question 36 of 50

    Section 377 punishes unnatural offences, defined as carnal intercourse against the order of:

    A Public documents B Civil procedure C Contract law D Nature, with man, woman or animal
37. Question 37 of 50

    Section 365 punishes kidnapping or abducting a person with intent to cause that person to be secretly and wrongfully:

    A Adopted B Employed C Married D Confined
38. Question 38 of 50

    Sections 338-B to 338-C provide the punishments for isqat-e-hamal and isqat-e-janin, distinguishing between cases where the foetus/organs have and have not been:

    A Formed or organs have been formed B Registered as public documents C Confessed to by the offender D Reported to a public servant
39. Question 39 of 50

    Section 333 defines 'shajjah' as hurt affecting the:

    A Legs only B Head or face C Chest only D Internal organs only
40. Question 40 of 50

    The Islamic law concepts of qisas and diyat, as incorporated into the provisions on hurt, allow the victim or his heirs, in appropriate cases, to seek retribution equivalent to the injury caused, or to accept:

    A Only a public apology B Only imprisonment of the offender C Compensation in lieu of qisas D No remedy whatsoever
41. Question 41 of 50

    Section 355 punishes assault or criminal force with intent to dishonour a person, otherwise than on grave and sudden provocation, particularly if not committed on the:

    A Same day as a civil suit B Same day as a marriage ceremony C Person's own body directly D Person's own property
42. Question 42 of 50

    Section 337-A generally deals with punishment for shajjah, distinguishing degrees such as shajjah-i-khafifah and shajjah-i-mudihah, based on the:

    A Gender of the offender only B Age of the victim only C Severity or depth of the injury to the head or face D Financial status of the parties only
43. Question 43 of 50

    Where hurt amounts to grievous hurt as understood under the categories of itlaf-i-udw, itlaf-i-salahiyyat-i-udw, shajjah-i-mudihah and certain kinds of jurh, this is generally treated more seriously than:

    A Simple hurt not falling within these categories B Qatl-e-amd itself C Criminal conspiracy D Defamation
44. Question 44 of 50

    Under the provisions relating to hurt, 'arsh' generally refers to the:

    A Compensation specified for a hurt B Punishment of death C Public document proving hurt D Judgment of a civil court
45. Question 45 of 50

    The term 'Wali' as used in the provisions relating to qatl generally refers to:

    A A public prosecutor appointed by the State B An investigating officer only C The heir of the victim entitled to claim qisas or compensation D A defence counsel only
46. Question 46 of 50

    Section 371 punishes habitually importing, exporting, buying, selling, disposing of, or dealing in slaves, an offence directed against the practice of:

    A Criminal trespass B Slavery C Defamation D Public nuisance
47. Question 47 of 50

    Section 374 punishes unlawfully compelling any person to labour against the will of that:

    A Court B Public document C Person D Government
48. Question 48 of 50

    Section 376 provides the punishment for rape, which includes death or imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than:

    A One year B No minimum, at the Court's unfettered discretion C One month D Ten years, extending up to twenty-five years, or death
49. Question 49 of 50

    'Diyat' under the Pakistan Penal Code broadly refers to compensation payable to the:

    A Court as costs B Heirs of the victim C Investigating agency D Government treasury exclusively
50. Question 50 of 50

    Section 349 defines 'force' as used in the Code, in relation to a person, generally in terms of causing motion, change of motion, or cessation of motion to that person, or to any:

    A Substance which that person is in contact with B Judgment C Public document D Confession

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