Q1: 1. What is the punishment for extortion under Section 384 of the Indian Penal Code 1860?

• A) A) Imprisonment up to 7 years
• B) B) Fine only
• C) C) Community service
• D) D) Warning letter

Q2: 2. In a real-life scenario, if someone threatens to harm a business owner unless they pay a large sum of money, what offense are they committing?

• A) A) Robbery
• B) B) Burglary
• C) C) Extortion
• D) D) Fraud

Q3: 3. Under Section 384 of the IPC, extortion involves the act of

• A) A) Taking someone's property with their consent
• B) B) Threatening to accuse someone of a crime
• C) C) Borrowing money without intending to repay
• D) D) Selling stolen goods

Q4: 4. What is the primary objective of the punishment prescribed for extortion in Section 384 of the IPC?

• A) A) Rehabilitation of the offender
• B) B) Deterrence to prevent future crimes
• C) C) Compensation to the victim
• D) D) Public shaming

Q5: 5. If a person demands money from another by threatening to reveal embarrassing personal information, it constitutes

• A) A) Blackmail
• B) B) Extortion
• C) C) Forgery
• D) D) Embezzlement

Q6: 6. Which of the following is NOT an essential element of extortion under Section 384 of the IPC?

• A) A) Threat
• B) B) Consent
• C) C) Wrongful gain
• D) D) Intention to cause fear

Q7: 7. In a case where a landlord forces a tenant to pay extra money by threatening to evict them, the landlord could be charged with

• A) A) Harassment
• B) B) Extortion
• C) C) Trespassing
• D) D) Defamation

Q8: 8. What distinguishes extortion from robbery in criminal law?

• A) A) Extortion involves threats, while robbery involves force
• B) B) Extortion is a white-collar crime, while robbery is a violent crime
• C) C) Extortion only occurs in business settings
• D) D) Robbery is always committed by a group of people

Q9: 9. If someone demands money from a shop owner by threatening to damage their property, it constitutes

• A) A) Bribery
• B) B) Extortion
• C) C) Embezzlement
• D) D) Forgery

Q10: 10. When does extortion become a punishable offense under Section 384 of the IPC?

• A) A) When the victim willingly gives money
• B) B) When the threat is made with the intention of causing fear
• C) C) When the amount demanded is small
• D) D) When the victim is a public figure

Q11: 11. In a situation where a person threatens to harm a family member unless money is paid, it falls under the category of

• A) A) Kidnapping
• B) B) Extortion
• C) C) Assault
• D) D) Fraud

Q12: 12. What is the punishment for extortion under Section 384 of the IPC if the threat involves causing death or grievous hurt?

• A) A) Imprisonment for life
• B) B) Fine only
• C) C) Community service
• D) D) Verbal warning

Q13: 13. If someone demands money from a company by threatening to disclose confidential information, it is considered

• A) A) Bribery
• B) B) Extortion
• C) C) Fraud
• D) D) Forgery

Q14: 14. What is the difference between extortion and coercion in the context of criminal law?

• A) A) Extortion involves threats, while coercion involves persuasion
• B) B) Coercion is always a white-collar crime
• C) C) Extortion is a civil offense, while coercion is a criminal offense
• D) D) Coercion involves physical force, while extortion involves threats

Q15: 15. If a public official demands money from a citizen in exchange for performing their duty, it is an example of

• A) A) Bribery
• B) B) Extortion
• C) C) Embezzlement
• D) D) Forgery

Q16: 16. When does a threat become actionable under Section 384 of the IPC?

• A) A) Only if the victim reports it to the police
• B) B) When it is made with the intention of causing alarm or compelling action
• C) C) When the threat is made in jest
• D) D) When the victim is a minor

Q17: 17. If a person forces another to transfer their property by threatening to harm their reputation, it constitutes

• A) A) Defamation
• B) B) Extortion
• C) C) Forgery
• D) D) Embezzlement

Q18: 18. Which of the following is NOT a defense against a charge of extortion under Section 384 of the IPC?

• A) A) Lack of intent to cause fear
• B) B) Entrapment by law enforcement
• C) C) Consent of the victim
• D) D) Duress

Q19: 19. In a case where a student demands money from a classmate by threatening to reveal their test answers, it is considered

• A) A) Cheating
• B) B) Extortion
• C) C) Plagiarism
• D) D) Defamation

Q20: 20. The punishment for extortion under Section 384 of the IPC may vary based on

• A) A) The age of the victim
• B) B) The amount of money extorted
• C) C) The gender of the accused
• D) D) The location of the crime

Q21: 21. If a person demands money from a vulnerable individual by threatening to harm them physically, it constitutes

• A) A) Assault
• B) B) Battery
• C) C) Extortion
• D) D) Manslaughter

Q22: 22. What constitutes a threat in the context of extortion under Section 384 of the IPC?

• A) A) A promise to repay the money later
• B) B) A statement that causes alarm or compels action
• C) C) A polite request for money
• D) D) A public announcement

Q23: 23. In a situation where an employee demands money from their employer by threatening to reveal sensitive company information, it is considered

• A) A) Embezzlement
• B) B) Extortion
• C) C) Forgery
• D) D) Bribery

Q24: 24. What is the role of intent in determining the offense of extortion under Section 384 of the IPC?

• A) A) Intent is irrelevant in cases of extortion
• B) B) Intent to cause fear is a crucial element of extortion
• C) C) Intent to profit financially is the main factor in extortion
• D) D) Intent to harm the victim physically is required for extortion

Q25: 25. If a person demands money from a neighbor by threatening to damage their property, it constitutes

• A) A) Vandalism
• B) B) Extortion
• C) C) Nuisance
• D) D) Fraud