Q1: 1. What does Section 138 of the Indian Penal Code 1860 deal with?

• A) A) Fraud
• B) B) Abetment of act of insubordination by soldier, sailor or airman
• C) C) Theft
• D) D) Assault

Q2: 2. A civilian encourages a soldier to disobey a direct order from a superior officer. Which offense does this scenario fall under?

• A) A) Assault
• B) B) Theft
• C) C) Abetment of act of insubordination
• D) D) Fraud

Q3: 3. In the context of Section 138 of the IPC, what is considered an act of insubordination by a soldier, sailor, or airman?

• A) A) Following orders
• B) B) Disobeying orders
• C) C) Resigning from service
• D) D) Taking a sick day

Q4: 4. What is the punishment for abetment of act of insubordination under Section 138 of the IPC?

• A) A) Fine
• B) B) Imprisonment
• C) C) Both fine and imprisonment
• D) D) Community service

Q5: 5. An officer encourages a sailor to refuse to carry out a lawful command. Which offense does this scenario constitute?

• A) A) Theft
• B) B) Abetment of act of insubordination
• C) C) Assault
• D) D) Forgery

Q6: 6. Under Section 138 of the IPC, who can be held liable for abetting an act of insubordination?

• A) A) Only military personnel
• B) B) Only civilians
• C) C) Both military personnel and civilians
• D) D) Only officers

Q7: 7. What must be proven to establish the offense of abetment of act of insubordination under Section 138?

• A) A) The direct involvement of the abettor in the act of insubordination
• B) B) The awareness and intent of the abettor to encourage insubordination
• C) C) The absence of any superior officers
• D) D) The abettor's rank in the military

Q8: 8. A soldier is persuaded by a colleague to disobey a lawful order. Which offense is committed under Section 138?

• A) A) Assault
• B) B) Theft
• C) C) Abetment of act of insubordination
• D) D) Forgery

Q9: 9. What is the primary purpose of Section 138 of the IPC?

• A) A) To protect military secrets
• B) B) To maintain discipline and order within the armed forces
• C) C) To promote insubordination
• D) D) To restrict freedom of speech

Q10: 10. Can a civilian be charged under Section 138 for abetting an act of insubordination by a soldier, sailor, or airman?

• A) A) Yes
• B) B) No
• C) C) Only in certain circumstances
• D) D) Only if the civilian is related to the military personnel

Q11: 11. A sailor refuses to follow a direct order from a commanding officer after being influenced by a fellow sailor. What offense is committed?

• A) A) Assault
• B) B) Theft
• C) C) Abetment of act of insubordination
• D) D) Forgery

Q12: 12. What is the significance of Section 138 in maintaining the effectiveness of the armed forces?

• A) A) It allows for more flexibility in following orders
• B) B) It discourages acts of insubordination and promotes discipline
• C) C) It promotes individual rights over military regulations
• D) D) It restricts the powers of commanding officers

Q13: 13. An airman instigates a fellow airman to ignore a direct order. Under Section 138, what offense is committed?

• A) A) Assault
• B) B) Theft
• C) C) Abetment of act of insubordination
• D) D) Forgery

Q14: 14. How does abetting an act of insubordination affect the overall functioning of the military?

• A) A) Improves efficiency
• B) B) Enhances morale
• C) C) Undermines discipline and authority
• D) D) Promotes teamwork

Q15: 15. What measures can be taken to prevent abetment of acts of insubordination within the armed forces?

• A) A) Increasing salaries
• B) B) Conducting regular training sessions
• C) C) Allowing soldiers to choose their assignments
• D) D) Ignoring disciplinary issues

Q16: 16. In a real-life scenario, if a soldier refuses to follow a direct order and cites influence from a civilian acquaintance, what legal action can be taken under Section 138?

• A) A) Issuing a warning
• B) B) Suspension from duty
• C) C) Filing criminal charges against the civilian
• D) D) Ignoring the incident

Q17: 17. Under Section 138, what role does intent play in determining abetment of act of insubordination?

• A) A) Intent is not relevant
• B) B) Intent must be proven for abetment
• C) C) Intent is only applicable to military personnel
• D) D) Intent is assumed for all cases

Q18: 18. How does abetment of acts of insubordination impact the overall safety and security of the armed forces?

• A) A) Enhances safety measures
• B) B) Decreases security risks
• C) C) Compromises operational readiness
• D) D) Promotes transparency

Q19: 19. If a soldier assists another soldier in evading a lawful duty, what offense is committed under Section 138?

• A) A) Assault
• B) B) Theft
• C) C) Abetment of act of insubordination
• D) D) Forgery

Q20: 20. What distinguishes abetment of act of insubordination from other military offenses?

• A) A) It involves physical harm
• B) B) It targets superior officers
• C) C) It undermines authority and discipline
• D) D) It enhances communication within the ranks

Q21: 21. How can the principles outlined in Section 138 help in maintaining a strong and effective armed forces?

• A) A) By encouraging dissent
• B) B) By promoting individual rights
• C) C) By upholding discipline and obedience
• D) D) By limiting the powers of commanding officers

Q22: 22. In the context of Section 138, what constitutes incitement of insubordination?

• A) A) Encouraging lawful actions
• B) B) Discouraging teamwork
• C) C) Influencing disobedience to orders
• D) D) Promoting independent thinking

Q23: 23. A civilian advisor advises a group of soldiers to disobey a direct order from their commander. What offense is committed under Section 138?

• A) A) Assault
• B) B) Theft
• C) C) Abetment of act of insubordination
• D) D) Forgery

Q24: 24. How does abetment of act of insubordination impact the reputation of the armed forces?

• A) A) Enhances credibility
• B) B) Undermines trust and discipline
• C) C) Promotes transparency
• D) D) Encourages loyalty

Q25: 25. What steps can be taken to educate military personnel and civilians about the implications of abetment of acts of insubordination under Section 138?

• A) A) Conducting awareness campaigns
• B) B) Ignoring the issue
• C) C) Implementing harsher penalties
• D) D) Restricting freedom of speech