IPC MCQ Sample (Questions 1–100)
1. Which section of IPC defines “Murder”?
a) Section 299
b) Section 300
c) Section 302
d) Section 304
Answer: b) Section 300
2. Theft under IPC requires:
a) Moving property without consent
b) Using force to take property
c) Breaking into a house
d) Deceiving the owner
Answer: a) Moving property without consent (Section 378)
3. What is the punishment for dowry death under Section 304B IPC?
a) Up to 3 years imprisonment
b) Life imprisonment
c) Minimum 7 years, up to life imprisonment
d) Death penalty
Answer: c) Minimum 7 years, up to life imprisonment
4. Which exception applies if a person causes death under grave and sudden provocation?
a) Private defense (Section 96)
b) Accident (Section 80)
c) Culpable homicide not amounting to murder (Section 300 Exception 1)
d) Insanity (Section 84)
Answer: c) Culpable homicide not amounting to murder
5. IPC Section 498A deals with:
a) Dowry death
b) Cruelty by husband or relatives
c) Adultery
d) Bigamy
Answer: b) Cruelty by husband or relatives
6. What is the maximum punishment for voluntarily causing hurt under Section 323 IPC?
a) 1 year imprisonment
b) 3 years imprisonment
c) 7 years imprisonment
d) 10 years imprisonment
Answer: a) 1 year imprisonment
7. Which section defines “Culpable Homicide”?
a) Section 299
b) Section 300
c) Section 302
d) Section 304
Answer: a) Section 299
8. A child below _ years is exempt from criminal liability under IPC.
a) 7
b) 12
c) 15
d) 18
Answer: a) 7 (Section 82)
9. “Wrongful restraint” is defined under:
a) Section 339
b) Section 340
c) Section 341
d) Section 342
Answer: a) Section 339
10. Which offense is punishable under Section 376 IPC?
a) Kidnapping
b) Rape
c) Theft
d) Cheating
Answer: b) Rape
11. “Vicarious liability” applies to which offense?
a) Murder
b) Rioting (Section 149)
c) Theft
d) Adultery
Answer: b) Rioting (Section 149)
12. What is the punishment for theft under IPC?
a) 1 year imprisonment
b) 3 years imprisonment
c) 7 years imprisonment
d) 10 years imprisonment
Answer: b) 3 years imprisonment (Section 379)
13. Which is NOT a defense under IPC?
a) Insanity
b) Mistake of fact
c) Mistake of law
d) Consent
Answer: c) Mistake of law (Section 76)
14. “Abetment” is defined under:
a) Section 107
b) Section 120B
c) Section 34
d) Section 109
Answer: a) Section 107
15. Which offense requires “dishonest intention”?
a) Theft
b) Murder
c) Rape
d) Kidnapping
Answer: a) Theft (Section 378)
16. What is the punishment for defamation under IPC?
a) Simple imprisonment up to 2 years
b) Fine only
c) Both imprisonment and fine
d) Life imprisonment
Answer: a) Simple imprisonment up to 2 years (Section 500)
17. “Unlawful assembly” requires a minimum of how many people?
a) 2
b) 5
c) 7
d) 10
Answer: b) 5 (Section 141)
18. Which case established the “McNaughten Rule” for insanity?
a) K.M. Nanavati v. State of Maharashtra
b) R v. McNaughten
c) State of M.P. v. Ahmadull
d) None of the above
Answer: b) R v. McNaughten
19. “Attempt to commit suicide” is punishable under:
a) Section 306
b) Section 309
c) Section 511
d) Not punishable
Answer: b) Section 309 (Note: Now decriminalized but previously under IPC)
20. Which section defines “Robbery”?
a) Section 390
b) Section 392
c) Section 378
d) Section 383
Answer: a) Section 390
IPC MCQs (21–50)
21. Which section defines “Culpable Homicide not amounting to Murder”?
a) Section 299
b) Section 300
c) Section 304
d) Section 302
Answer: a) Section 299
22. The punishment for “Culpable Homicide not amounting to Murder” under Section 304 is:
a) Up to 10 years
b) Life imprisonment
c) Death penalty
d) Up to 2 years
Answer: a) Up to 10 years (Part I) or up to 10 years/fine (Part II)
23. The exception of “grave and sudden provocation” applies to:
a) Murder (Section 300)
b) Theft (Section 378)
c) Rape (Section 375)
d) Defamation (Section 499)
Answer: a) Murder (Exception 1 to Section 300)
24. Which section deals with “Dowry Death”?
a) Section 304A
b) Section 304B
c) Section 306
d) Section 498A
Answer: b) Section 304B
25. The death of a woman within how many years of marriage raises a presumption of dowry death?
a) 3 years
b) 5 years
c) 7 years
d) 10 years
Answer: c) 7 years (Section 304B)
26. “Voluntarily causing hurt” is punishable under:
a) Section 319
b) Section 320
c) Section 321
d) Section 323
Answer: d) Section 323
27. Which section defines “Rape”?
a) Section 375
b) Section 376
c) Section 354
d) Section 377
Answer: a) Section 375
28. The minimum punishment for rape under Section 376 is:
a) 5 years
b) 7 years
c) 10 years
d) 20 years
Answer: c) 10 years (post-2013 amendment)
29. “Unnatural offenses” were previously punishable under:
a) Section 377
b) Section 375
c) Section 354
d) Section 309
Answer: a) Section 377 (partially struck down in 2018)
30. Which section deals with “Attempt to Commit Suicide”?
a) Section 306
b) Section 309
c) Section 511
d) Section 307
Answer: b) Section 309 (now decriminalized but still in IPC)
31. “Abetment of Suicide” is punishable under:
a) Section 306
b) Section 304B
c) Section 309
d) Section 498A
Answer: a) Section 306
32. “Kidnapping” from lawful guardianship is defined under:
a) Section 359
b) Section 360
c) Section 361
d) Section 362
Answer: c) Section 361
33. “Wrongful confinement” is defined under:
a) Section 340
b) Section 342
c) Section 343
d) Section 344
Answer: b) Section 342
34. Which section deals with “Cheating”?
a) Section 415
b) Section 420
c) Section 403
d) Section 406
Answer: a) Section 415
35. The punishment for “Cheating” under Section 420 is:
a) Up to 1 year
b) Up to 3 years
c) Up to 7 years
d) Up to 10 years
Answer: c) Up to 7 years
36. “Criminal breach of trust” is defined under:
a) Section 405
b) Section 406
c) Section 407
d) Section 408
Answer: a) Section 405
37. Which section defines “Adultery”?
a) Section 497
b) Section 498
c) Section 494
d) Section 496
Answer: a) Section 497 (struck down in 2018)
38. “Bigamy” is punishable under:
a) Section 494
b) Section 495
c) Section 496
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
39. The defense of “Insanity” is covered under:
a) Section 82
b) Section 84
c) Section 85
d) Section 86
Answer: b) Section 84
40. Which case established the test for insanity under IPC?
a) K.M. Nanavati v. State of Maharashtra
b) R v. McNaughten
c) State of M.P. v. Ahmadull
d) None of the above
Answer: b) R v. McNaughten
41. “Private Defense” is covered under:
a) Sections 96–106
b) Sections 76–80
c) Sections 299–304
d) Sections 34–38
Answer: a) Sections 96–106
42. The right to private defense extends to:
a) Protecting property
b) Protecting oneself
c) Both (a) and (b)
d) Only (b)
Answer: c) Both (a) and (b)
43. “Common Intention” is defined under:
a) Section 34
b) Section 149
c) Section 120B
d) Section 107
Answer: a) Section 34
44. “Unlawful Assembly” requires a minimum of:
a) 3 people
b) 5 people
c) 7 people
d) 10 people
Answer: b) 5 people (Section 141)
45. “Rioting” is punishable under:
a) Section 146
b) Section 147
c) Section 148
d) Section 149
Answer: b) Section 147
46. Which section deals with “Promoting enmity between groups”?
a) Section 153A
b) Section 295A
c) Section 124A
d) Section 121
Answer: a) Section 153A
47. “Sedition” is punishable under:
a) Section 121
b) Section 124A
c) Section 153A
d) Section 295A
Answer: b) Section 124A
48. Which section defines “Defamation”?
a) Section 499
b) Section 500
c) Section 501
d) Section 502
Answer: a) Section 499
49. “Attempt to commit an offense” is punishable under:
a) Section 511
b) Section 120B
c) Section 34
d) Section 109
Answer: a) Section 511
50. The punishment for “Dacoity” under Section 395 is:
a) Up to 7 years
b) Up to 10 years
c) Life imprisonment
d) Death penalty
Answer: c) Life imprisonment
IPC MCQs (51–100)
51. Which section defines “Attempt to Murder”?
a) Section 300
b) Section 307
c) Section 308
d) Section 309
Answer: b) Section 307
52. The punishment for “Attempt to Murder” under Section 307 can extend to:
a) 7 years
b) 10 years
c) Life imprisonment
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above (depending on circumstances)
53. “Grievous Hurt” is defined under:
a) Section 319
b) Section 320
c) Section 321
d) Section 322
Answer: b) Section 320
54. Voluntarily causing grievous hurt with a dangerous weapon is punishable under:
a) Section 324
b) Section 326
c) Section 325
d) Section 327
Answer: b) Section 326
55. Which section criminalizes “Assault or Criminal Force to Outrage a Woman’s Modesty”?
a) Section 354
b) Section 354A
c) Section 375
d) Section 376
Answer: a) Section 354
56. “Criminal Intimidation” is defined under:
a) Section 503
b) Section 504
c) Section 506
d) Section 507
Answer: a) Section 503
57. The punishment for “Criminal Trespass” under Section 447 is:
a) 1 month imprisonment
b) 3 months imprisonment
c) 6 months imprisonment
d) 1 year imprisonment
Answer: b) 3 months imprisonment
58. Which section deals with “House-Trespass”?
a) Section 441
b) Section 442
c) Section 443
d) Section 444
Answer: b) Section 442
59. “Mischief” causing damage exceeding ₹50 is punishable under:
a) Section 425
b) Section 426
c) Section 427
d) Section 428
Answer: c) Section 427 (up to 2 years imprisonment)
60. Which section defines “Criminal Conspiracy”?
a) Section 120A
b) Section 120B
c) Section 107
d) Section 109
Answer: a) Section 120A
61. The punishment for “Criminal Conspiracy” under Section 120B is:
a) Same as the offense conspired
b) Up to 6 months imprisonment
c) Up to 2 years imprisonment
d) Fine only
Answer: a) Same as the offense conspired
62. “Fabricating False Evidence” is punishable under:
a) Section 191
b) Section 192
c) Section 193
d) Section 194
Answer: c) Section 193 (up to 7 years imprisonment)
63. Which section deals with “Public Servant Disobeying Law”?
a) Section 166
b) Section 167
c) Section 168
d) Section 169
Answer: a) Section 166
64. “Negligent Conduct Endangering Human Life” is punishable under:
a) Section 336
b) Section 337
c) Section 338
d) Section 339
Answer: a) Section 336
65. Which exception allows harm caused in good faith for a person’s benefit?
a) Section 87
b) Section 88
c) Section 89
d) Section 92
Answer: d) Section 92 (act for benefit of person without consent)
66. A person is exempt from liability if they act under a “mistake of fact” under:
a) Section 76
b) Section 79
c) Section 81
d) Section 85
Answer: b) Section 79
67. “Act Done by Consent” is a defense under:
a) Section 87
b) Section 88
c) Section 89
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
68. Which case upheld the validity of Section 377 IPC for non-consensual acts post-2018?
a) Navtej Singh Johar v. UOI
b) Suresh Kumar Koushal v. NAZ Foundation
c) Joseph Shine v. UOI
d) None of the above
Answer: a) Navtej Singh Johar v. UOI (decriminalized consensual acts)
69. “Promoting Enmity Between Classes” is punishable under:
a) Section 153A
b) Section 295A
c) Section 124A
d) Section 505
Answer: a) Section 153A
70. Which section penalizes “Outraging Religious Feelings”?
a) Section 295
b) Section 295A
c) Section 296
d) Section 298
Answer: b) Section 295A
71. “Unlawful Compulsory Labor” is criminalized under:
a) Section 374
b) Section 375
c) Section 376
d) Section 377
Answer: a) Section 374
72. The punishment for “Counterfeiting Currency Notes” under Section 489A is:
a) Up to 7 years
b) Up to 10 years
c) Life imprisonment
d) Death penalty
Answer: c) Life imprisonment
73. “Harboring a Robber” is punishable under:
a) Section 212
b) Section 216
c) Section 216A
d) Section 217
Answer: a) Section 212
74. Which section deals with “Sale of Obscene Books”?
a) Section 292
b) Section 293
c) Section 294
d) Section 295
Answer: a) Section 292
75. “Adultery” was decriminalized by the Supreme Court in:
a) 2017
b) 2018
c) 2019
d) 2020
Answer: b) 2018 (Joseph Shine v. UOI)
76. “Bigamy” is punishable if committed under:
a) Hindu Law
b) Muslim Law
c) Christian Law
d) All religions
Answer: a) Hindu Law (Section 494 IPC applies to monogamous religions)
77. “Death Sentence” is an exception to the right to life under:
a) Article 20
b) Article 21
c) Article 22
d) Article 72
Answer: b) Article 21 (as per judicial procedure)
78. The “Doctrine of Necessity” is covered under:
a) Section 81
b) Section 82
c) Section 83
d) Section 84
Answer: a) Section 81
79. “Vicarious Liability” in IPC applies to:
a) Employers for employees’ acts
b) Members of unlawful assembly (Section 149)
c) Parents for minors
d) All of the above
Answer: b) Members of unlawful assembly
80. Which section defines “Acts Done by Several Persons in Furtherance of Common Intention”?
a) Section 34
b) Section 149
c) Section 120A
d) Section 109
Answer: a) Section 34
81. The term “Right of Private Defense” does NOT apply if:
a) There is a public servant present
b) The act is done in good faith
c) There is time to seek police help
d) The threat is imaginary
Answer: d) The threat is imaginary
82. “Rash Driving” causing death is punishable under:
a) Section 279
b) Section 304A
c) Section 337
d) Section 338
Answer: b) Section 304A (up to 2 years imprisonment)
83. “Causing Death by Negligence” is punishable under:
a) Section 304A
b) Section 304B
c) Section 306
d) Section 308
Answer: a) Section 304A
84. Which section deals with “Disobedience to a Public Servant’s Order”?
a) Section 166
b) Section 172
c) Section 188
d) Section 189
Answer: c) Section 188
85. “False Information to Public Servant” is punishable under:
a) Section 177
b) Section 182
c) Section 191
d) Section 193
Answer: b) Section 182
86. “Using a False Property Mark” is defined under:
a) Section 479
b) Section 480
c) Section 482
d) Section 483
Answer: d) Section 483
87. The punishment for “Forgery” under Section 465 is:
a) Up to 2 years
b) Up to 3 years
c) Up to 7 years
d) Up to 10 years
Answer: a) Up to 2 years
88. Which section defines “Cheating by Personation”?
a) Section 415
b) Section 416
c) Section 419
d) Section 420
Answer: b) Section 416
89. “Extortion” is defined under:
a) Section 383
b) Section 384
c) Section 385
d) Section 386
Answer: a) Section 383
90. “Dacoity with Murder” is punishable under:
a) Section 396
b) Section 397
c) Section 398
d) Section 399
Answer: a) Section 396 (death or life imprisonment)
91. Which case led to the creation of Vishaka Guidelines against sexual harassment?
a) Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan
b) Nirbhaya Case
c) Sakshi v. Union of India
d) None of the above
Answer: a) Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan (1997)
92. The term “Hurt” under IPC includes:
a) Physical pain
b) Mental agony
c) Both (a) and (b)
d) Only (a)
Answer: d) Only (a) (Section 319)
93. “Kidnapping for Ransom” is punishable under:
a) Section 363
b) Section 364A
c) Section 365
d) Section 366
Answer: b) Section 364A (death or life imprisonment)
94. “Unnatural Offenses” after the 2018 SC judgment apply to:
a) Consensual same-sex acts
b) Non-consensual acts
c) Bestiality
d) Both (b) and (c)
Answer: d) Both (b) and (c)
95. Which section defines “Obscene Acts in Public”?
a) Section 294
b) Section 295
c) Section 354
d) Section 377
Answer: a) Section 294
96. “Abandoning a Child Under 12” is punishable under:
a) Section 317
b) Section 318
c) Section 319
d) Section 320
Answer: a) Section 317
97. “Causing Miscarriage Without Woman’s Consent” is punishable under:
a) Section 312
b) Section 313
c) Section 314
d) Section 315
Answer: b) Section 313 (life imprisonment)
98. “Fraudulent Use of a False Weight” is covered under:
a) Section 264
b) Section 265
c) Section 266
d) Section 267
Answer: c) Section 266
99. The term “Good Faith” is defined under:
a) Section 52
b) Section 76
c) Section 79
d) None of the above
Answer: a) Section 52
100. Which amendment introduced the death penalty for repeat rape offenders?
a) Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013
b) Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018
c) Both (a) and (b)
d) None of the above
Answer: b) Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018 (Section 376AB)
Key Takeaways:
- Focus on Definitions: Sections 299 (culpable homicide), 300 (murder), 375 (rape), 415 (cheating).
- Punishments: Life imprisonment for murder (302), 10+ years for rape (376), 7 years for dowry death (304B).
- Exceptions: Insanity (84), private defense (96–106), consent (87–89).
- Landmark Cases: Joseph Shine (adultery), Navtej Singh Johar (Section 377), Nirbhaya Case (2013 amendments).