Q1: 1. What does Section 486 of the Indian Penal Code 1860 relate to?

• A) A) Selling counterfeit goods
• B) B) Theft of property marks
• C) C) Forgery of documents
• D) D) Fraudulent misrepresentation

Q2: 2. Which offense is covered under Section 486 of the IPC 1860?

• A) A) Selling goods marked with a counterfeit property mark
• B) B) Selling goods without any mark
• C) C) Selling goods marked with an authentic property mark
• D) D) Using a counterfeit property mark for personal use

Q3: 3. What constitutes a violation of Section 486 of the IPC 1860?

• A) A) Selling goods with genuine property marks
• B) B) Selling goods with a fake property mark
• C) C) Selling goods without any mark
• D) D) Selling goods with expired property marks

Q4: 4. In what scenario would a person be charged under Section 486 of the IPC 1860?

• A) A) Using a trademarked logo without permission
• B) B) Selling products with a counterfeit property mark
• C) C) Creating a new property mark for personal use
• D) D) Accidentally mislabeling products

Q5: 5. What is the purpose of Section 486 of the IPC 1860?

• A) A) To protect consumers from counterfeit goods
• B) B) To regulate the use of property marks
• C) C) To punish individuals for honest mistakes
• D) D) To promote fair competition in the market

Q6: 6. Which type of goods are specifically mentioned in Section 486 of the IPC 1860?

• A) A) Electronics
• B) B) Medicines
• C) C) Goods marked with a counterfeit property mark
• D) D) Clothing

Q7: 7. What penalty can be imposed for violating Section 486 of the IPC 1860?

• A) A) Fine only
• B) B) Imprisonment only
• C) C) Fine or imprisonment or both
• D) D) Community service

Q8: 8. How does selling goods with counterfeit property marks affect consumers?

• A) A) Consumers benefit from lower prices
• B) B) Consumers may unknowingly purchase substandard products
• C) C) Consumers have more options to choose from
• D) D) Consumers receive better quality products

Q9: 9. What should a consumer do if they suspect a product has a counterfeit property mark?

• A) A) Ignore it
• B) B) Report it to the authorities
• C) C) Confront the seller directly
• D) D) Share it on social media

Q10: 10. How can sellers avoid violating Section 486 of the IPC 1860?

• A) A) Use any property mark available
• B) B) Conduct thorough market research
• C) C) Always opt for the cheapest property marks
• D) D) Verify the authenticity of property marks before using them

Q11: 11. What legal consequences can a seller face for selling goods with a counterfeit property mark?

• A) A) Civil penalties only
• B) B) Criminal charges only
• C) C) Both civil and criminal penalties
• D) D) Verbal warning

Q12: 12. How can the government enforce Section 486 of the IPC 1860 effectively?

• A) A) Increase taxes on counterfeit goods
• B) B) Create awareness campaigns
• C) C) Reduce penalties for offenders
• D) D) Ignore the issue

Q13: 13. Which of the following is NOT a defense against the offense under Section 486 of the IPC 1860?

• A) A) Lack of knowledge about the counterfeit mark
• B) B) Mistakenly using a similar property mark
• C) C) Intentionally using a counterfeit mark
• D) D) Acting in good faith

Q14: 14. Why is it important for authorities to crack down on the sale of goods with counterfeit property marks?

• A) A) To increase revenue for the government
• B) B) To protect the reputation of genuine brands
• C) C) To encourage competition in the market
• D) D) To promote counterfeiting

Q15: 15. What measures can businesses take to prevent the sale of counterfeit goods with fake property marks?

• A) A) Conduct regular audits of their products
• B) B) Increase prices to deter counterfeiters
• C) C) Use more complex property marks
• D) D) Turn a blind eye to the issue

Q16: 16. In what ways can consumers identify goods with counterfeit property marks?

• A) A) By trusting the seller's reputation
• B) B) By checking for discrepancies in packaging
• C) C) By ignoring the property marks
• D) D) By assuming all products are genuine

Q17: 17. How can the sale of goods with counterfeit property marks impact the economy?

• A) A) Boost legitimate businesses
• B) B) Decrease consumer confidence
• C) C) Create more job opportunities
• D) D) Lower production costs

Q18: 18. What role do law enforcement agencies play in enforcing Section 486 of the IPC 1860?

• A) A) Monitoring social media platforms
• B) B) Conducting raids on suspected sellers
• C) C) Promoting counterfeit goods
• D) D) Ignoring complaints from consumers

Q19: 19. What steps can the government take to educate the public about the risks of buying goods with counterfeit property marks?

• A) A) Increase taxes on genuine products
• B) B) Launch awareness campaigns
• C) C) Lower penalties for offenders
• D) D) Promote counterfeit goods

Q20: 20. How can the judiciary contribute to deterring the sale of goods with counterfeit property marks?

• A) A) Issuing lenient sentences to offenders
• B) B) Speeding up court proceedings
• C) C) Avoiding cases related to counterfeit goods
• D) D) Encouraging counterfeit activities

Q21: 21. What legal recourse do consumers have if they unknowingly purchase goods with counterfeit property marks?

• A) A) None, as it is the consumer's responsibility to check
• B) B) Seek a refund from the seller
• C) C) Create counterfeit goods in retaliation
• D) D) Ignore the issue

Q22: 22. Why should businesses invest in protecting their property marks from counterfeiting?

• A) A) To increase production costs
• B) B) To deter counterfeiters
• C) C) To encourage counterfeit activities
• D) D) To reduce market competition

Q23: 23. What impact can the sale of goods with counterfeit property marks have on genuine brand owners?

• A) A) Boost their sales
• B) B) Damage their reputation
• C) C) Increase their production costs
• D) D) Lower their quality standards

Q24: 24. How can consumers contribute to reducing the prevalence of goods with counterfeit property marks in the market?

• A) A) Encourage counterfeit activities
• B) B) Report suspicious products to authorities
• C) C) Purchase goods without checking property marks
• D) D) Promote counterfeit goods

Q25: 25. How can sellers differentiate between genuine and counterfeit property marks to ensure compliance with the law?

• A) A) Use any mark available
• B) B) Trust the cheapest property marks
• C) C) Conduct thorough research on property marks
• D) D) Ignore property marks altogether