Q1: 1. What is the punishment for fraudulent use of a false instrument for weighing under Section 264 of the Indian Penal Code 1860?

• A) A) Imprisonment for up to 1 year
• B) B) Fine
• C) C) Both A and B
• D) D) None of the above

Q2: 2. In a market, a shopkeeper is found using a tampered weighing scale to cheat customers. What offense does this constitute under the Indian Penal Code 1860?

• A) A) Section 264 – Fraudulent use of false instrument for weighing
• B) B) Section 265 – Fraudulent use of weights or measures
• C) C) Section 266 – Negligent use of false instrument for weighing
• D) D) Section 267 – Making or selling false weight or measure

Q3: 3. If a person knowingly uses a manipulated weighing scale to sell goods at a higher price, what crime is committed according to Section 264 of the Indian Penal Code 1860?

• A) A) Counterfeiting
• B) B) Fraudulent use of false instrument for weighing
• C) C) Cheating
• D) D) Forgery

Q4: 4. Which of the following is NOT an essential element for establishing the offense of fraudulent use of false instrument for weighing under Section 264 of the Indian Penal Code 1860?

• A) A) Knowledge of the false nature of the instrument
• B) B) Intention to deceive
• C) C) Unintentional use of the instrument
• D) D) Actual use of the false instrument

Q5: 5. A vendor is found using a manipulated weighing machine to measure goods at his store. What legal action can be taken against him under Section 264 of the Indian Penal Code 1860?

• A) A) Sealing of the weighing machine
• B) B) Warning issued by the authorities
• C) C) Imprisonment and fine
• D) D) No action as it is a minor offense

Q6: 6. When does an act of using a false instrument for weighing become a criminal offense under Section 264 of the Indian Penal Code 1860?

• A) A) When it results in financial loss to the buyer
• B) B) When the seller is unaware of the instrument's falsity
• C) C) When it is done with the intention to deceive
• D) D) When the instrument is not calibrated regularly

Q7: 7. Which of the following is a punishment prescribed for the offense of fraudulent use of false instrument for weighing under Section 264 of the Indian Penal Code 1860?

• A) A) Imprisonment for up to 3 years
• B) B) Fine only
• C) C) Both A and B
• D) D) Seizure of the false instrument

Q8: 8. A trader knowingly uses a rigged weighing scale to sell goods to customers. What legal provision does this act violate according to the Indian Penal Code 1860?

• A) A) Section 264 – Fraudulent use of false instrument for weighing
• B) B) Section 268 – Public servant framing an incorrect document
• C) C) Section 272 – Adulteration of food or drink intended for sale
• D) D) Section 276 – Sale of adulterated drugs

Q9: 9. Under Section 264 of the Indian Penal Code 1860, what constitutes the offense of fraudulent use of false instrument for weighing?

• A) A) Using a weighing scale without a license
• B) B) Altering the calibration of a weighing instrument
• C) C) Accidentally using a broken weighing machine
• D) D) Selling goods at discounted prices

Q10: 10. If a person is found selling items using a false weighing scale, what action can be taken against them under Section 264 of the Indian Penal Code 1860?

• A) A) Suspension of business license
• B) B) Seizure of the goods
• C) C) Imprisonment and fine
• D) D) Verbal warning

Q11: 11. In a case where a vendor unintentionally used a faulty weighing scale due to ignorance, would it be considered an offense under Section 264 of the Indian Penal Code 1860?

• A) A) Yes, as ignorance is not a defense
• B) B) No, as there was no intention to deceive
• C) C) Only if the customers raise a complaint
• D) D) It depends on the value of the goods sold

Q12: 12. What is the purpose of Section 264 of the Indian Penal Code 1860 regarding the fraudulent use of false instruments for weighing?

• A) A) To protect consumers from dishonest practices
• B) B) To regulate the sale of weighing instruments
• C) C) To punish manufacturers of false instruments
• D) D) To promote fair trade practices

Q13: 13. If a person is found guilty of fraudulent use of a false instrument for weighing, what is the maximum term of imprisonment prescribed under Section 264 of the Indian Penal Code 1860?

• A) A) 6 months
• B) B) 1 year
• C) C) 2 years
• D) D) 3 years

Q14: 14. What evidence would be crucial in proving the offense of fraudulent use of false instrument for weighing under Section 264 of the Indian Penal Code 1860?

• A) A) Testimony of the customers
• B) B) Sealed copies of the weighing instrument's calibration reports
• C) C) Video footage of the transactions
• D) D) Eyewitness account of the seller

Q15: 15. A seller manipulates the weighing scale by adding extra weights to deceive customers. Which provision of the Indian Penal Code 1860 does this act violate?

• A) A) Section 264 – Fraudulent use of false instrument for weighing
• B) B) Section 267 – Making or selling false weight or measure
• C) C) Section 268 – Public servant framing an incorrect document
• D) D) Section 272 – Adulteration of food or drink intended for sale

Q16: 16. What constitutes a false instrument for weighing under Section 264 of the Indian Penal Code 1860?

• A) A) A weighing scale with missing parts
• B) B) A weighing scale with incorrect calibration
• C) C) A digital weighing machine
• D) D) A manual weighing scale

Q17: 17. If a person is found guilty of fraudulent use of a false instrument for weighing, what additional penalty may be imposed under Section 264 of the Indian Penal Code 1860?

• A) A) Confiscation of the goods sold
• B) B) Ban on further trading activities
• C) C) Blacklisting of the business
• D) D) Closure of the business establishment

Q18: 18. In a scenario where a vendor unintentionally uses a faulty weighing scale, can they still be held liable under Section 264 of the Indian Penal Code 1860?

• A) A) Yes, as intent is not a requirement for this offense
• B) B) No, unless there is evidence of intentional fraud
• C) C) Only if the customers file a complaint
• D) D) It depends on the value of the goods involved

Q19: 19. How does the offense of fraudulent use of false instrument for weighing impact fair trade practices in society?

• A) A) It promotes transparency in commercial transactions
• B) B) It leads to increased competition among sellers
• C) C) It discourages consumers from purchasing goods
• D) D) It has no effect on fair trade practices

Q20: 20. What distinguishes the offense of fraudulent use of false instrument for weighing from other crimes related to weights and measures in the Indian Penal Code 1860?

• A) A) The involvement of intentional deception
• B) B) The value of the goods sold
• C) C) The frequency of the offense
• D) D) The type of weighing instrument used

Q21: 21. If a seller is found guilty of using a false instrument for weighing, can they be absolved of liability by claiming ignorance of the instrument's falsity?

• A) A) Yes, ignorance is a valid defense
• B) B) No, ignorance does not excuse the offense
• C) C) Only if the seller is a first-time offender
• D) D) It depends on the value of the goods involved

Q22: 22. How can consumers protect themselves from falling victim to fraudulent practices involving false weighing instruments?

• A) A) Checking the calibration of weighing scales before making a purchase
• B) B) Avoiding all sellers using weighing scales
• C) C) Refusing to buy goods sold by weight
• D) D) Reporting any suspicion of fraud to the authorities

Q23: 23. What role do weights and measures regulatory authorities play in preventing offenses like fraudulent use of false instruments for weighing under Section 264 of the Indian Penal Code 1860?

• A) A) Issuing licenses for weighing instruments
• B) B) Conducting regular inspections of weighing scales
• C) C) Setting price limits for goods sold by weight
• D) D) Promoting the use of digital weighing machines

Q24: 24. In a case where a seller unknowingly uses a tampered weighing scale due to a malfunction, can they be held criminally liable under Section 264 of the Indian Penal Code 1860?

• A) A) Yes, as any use of a false instrument is an offense
• B) B) No, unless there is evidence of intentional fraud
• C) C) Only if the malfunction was deliberate
• D) D) It depends on the scale of the operation

Q25: 25. How does the fraudulent use of false instruments for weighing impact the overall economic environment in a society?

• A) A) It leads to increased trust between buyers and sellers
• B) B) It distorts market prices and consumer choices
• C) C) It encourages fair competition among businesses
• D) D) It has no significant effect on the economy