Q1: 1. What does Section 396 of the Indian Penal Code 1860 deal with?

• A) A) Robbery
• B) B) Dacoity with murder
• C) C) Theft
• D) D) Fraud

Q2: 2. In which situation can a person be charged under Section 396 of the IPC?

• A) A) Stealing a bicycle
• B) B) Committing dacoity and causing the death of a person
• C) C) Selling counterfeit goods
• D) D) Forgery of documents

Q3: 3. What is the punishment for the offense of dacoity with murder under Section 396 of the IPC?

• A) A) Life Imprisonment
• B) B) Death penalty
• C) C) Fine
• D) D) Community service

Q4: 4. Which of the following is a key element of the offense of dacoity with murder under Section 396?

• A) A) Petty theft
• B) B) Use of force
• C) C) White-collar crime
• D) D) Civil dispute

Q5: 5. A group of individuals plans and executes a robbery where they kill a security guard during the process. Which offense are they likely to be charged with under Section 396?

• A) A) Burglary
• B) B) Dacoity with murder
• C) C) Trespassing
• D) D) Vandalism

Q6: 6. What distinguishes dacoity from other forms of robbery under Section 396?

• A) A) The use of firearms
• B) B) The involvement of multiple individuals
• C) C) The theft of high-value items
• D) D) The location of the crime

Q7: 7. In a case of dacoity with murder, who can be held criminally liable under Section 396?

• A) A) Only the person who caused the death
• B) B) All individuals involved in the crime
• C) C) Only the leader of the group
• D) D) None of the above

Q8: 8. Under Section 396, what is the legal term for a group of individuals committing dacoity with murder?

• A) A) Conspiracy
• B) B) Felony
• C) C) Gang
• D) D) Cartel

Q9: 9. What is the primary objective of Section 396 in the Indian Penal Code?

• A) A) Punishing minor thefts
• B) B) Preventing organized crime
• C) C) Regulating business practices
• D) D) Resolving civil disputes

Q10: 10. Which of the following scenarios would NOT fall under the purview of Section 396?

• A) A) A group of individuals robs a bank without causing any harm
• B) B) A gang engages in dacoity and kills a shopkeeper
• C) C) A person steals a mobile phone from a passerby
• D) D) Criminals break into a jewelry store and murder the owner

Q11: 11. What distinguishes dacoity from simple robbery in the context of Section 396?

• A) A) The time of day the crime occurs
• B) B) The level of violence involved
• C) C) The value of the stolen items
• D) D) The location of the crime

Q12: 12. In a case of dacoity with murder, what role does the intent to cause death play in determining guilt under Section 396?

• A) A) It is not relevant to the offense
• B) B) It is a key element of the offense
• C) C) It is only considered for sentencing
• D) D) It is a defense against the charge

Q13: 13. Which of the following penalties can be imposed under Section 396 for the offense of dacoity with murder?

• A) A) Community service
• B) B) Life imprisonment
• C) C) Monetary fine
• D) D) Public apology

Q14: 14. How does Section 396 address the seriousness of combining dacoity with murder in the Indian Penal Code?

• A) A) By mandating rehabilitation programs
• B) B) By imposing strict penalties
• C) C) By promoting restorative justice
• D) D) By encouraging plea bargains

Q15: 15. What factor determines whether an offense falls under Section 396 or another section of the Indian Penal Code?

• A) A) The age of the perpetrator
• B) B) The value of the stolen property
• C) C) The use of force and violence
• D) D) The location of the crime

Q16: 16. In a case of dacoity with murder, which aspect is crucial in establishing criminal liability under Section 396?

• A) A) Intent to steal
• B) B) Intent to kill
• C) C) Proof of conspiracy
• D) D) Presence at the crime scene

Q17: 17. Under Section 396, what is the significance of the term "dacoity" in the context of the offense?

• A) A) It refers to theft without violence
• B) B) It signifies organized robbery with violence
• C) C) It denotes white-collar crime
• D) D) It indicates petty theft

Q18: 18. How does Section 396 aim to deter individuals from committing dacoity with murder?

• A) A) By offering lenient punishments
• B) B) By promoting criminal activities
• C) C) By imposing harsh penalties
• D) D) By encouraging vigilante justice

Q19: 19. What role does the concept of mens rea play in proving the offense of dacoity with murder under Section 396?

• A) A) Intent to cause harm
• B) B) Negligence in planning the crime
• C) C) Accidental killing
• D) D) Lack of awareness of the crime

Q20: 20. A group of individuals plans a robbery but accidentally causes the death of a bystander. Would this scenario fall under Section 396 of the IPC?

• A) A) Yes
• B) B) No
• C) C) Depends on the value of the stolen items
• D) D) Depends on the criminal history of the individuals

Q21: 21. How does the offense of dacoity with murder impact society according to Section 396?

• A) A) Increases trust in law enforcement
• B) B) Promotes community safety
• C) C) Creates fear and insecurity
• D) D) Encourages ethical behavior

Q22: 22. What distinguishes dacoity with murder from other offenses against property in the Indian Penal Code according to Section 396?

• A) A) The involvement of multiple victims
• B) B) The use of force resulting in death
• C) C) The value of the stolen goods
• D) D) The location of the crime

Q23: 23. In a case of dacoity with murder, how does Section 396 address the accountability of all individuals involved in the crime?

• A) A) By offering immunity to certain members
• B) B) By holding only the leader responsible
• C) C) By charging all participants equally
• D) D) By requiring a confession from each member

Q24: 24. What legal principle underlies the severity of punishment for dacoity with murder in Section 396 of the IPC?

• A) A) Rehabilitation
• B) B) Retribution
• C) C) Restitution
• D) D) Reformation

Q25: 25. How does Section 396 reflect the legislative intent to address crimes involving dacoity and murder in the Indian Penal Code?

• A) A) By focusing on property restitution
• B) B) By emphasizing community service
• C) C) By prioritizing victim compensation
• D) D) By ensuring stringent punishment