Q1: 1. What does Section 494 of the Indian Penal Code 1860 deal with?

• A) A) Marrying again during the lifetime of husband or wife
• B) B) Theft
• C) C) Assault
• D) D) Property damage

Q2: 2. In India, under Section 494 of IPC, if a person marries again during the lifetime of their spouse, it is considered

• A) A) Legal
• B) B) Illegal
• C) C) Ethical
• D) D) Recommended

Q3: 3. What is the punishment for committing the offence under Section 494 of IPC?

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

Q4: 4. Mr. X was married to Mrs. X but then married another woman while Mrs. X was still alive. Which offence has Mr. X committed under Section 494 of IPC?

• A) A) Bigamy
• B) B) Polygamy
• C) C) Adultery
• D) D) None of the above

Q5: 5. Ms. Y, a married woman, marries another man without divorcing her first husband. What offence has Ms. Y committed under Section 494 of IPC?

• A) A) Adultery
• B) B) Polygamy
• C) C) Bigamy
• D) D) None of the above

Q6: 6. Under Section 494 of IPC, what is the punishment for bigamy?

• A) A) Imprisonment up to 5 years
• B) B) Fine of Rs. 10,000
• C) C) Fine of Rs. 1,000
• D) D) Imprisonment for life

Q7: 7. Mr. Z marries a woman believing that his first wife is dead, but later finds out that she is alive. Is Mr. Z guilty of bigamy under Section 494 of IPC?

• A) A) Yes, because ignorance is not an excuse
• B) B) No, because he genuinely believed his first wife was dead
• C) C) Maybe, depending on the circumstances
• D) D) None of the above

Q8: 8. In which situation can a person be exempted from punishment under Section 494 of IPC for bigamy?

• A) A) If the first spouse consents to the second marriage
• B) B) If the second marriage is conducted in a different country
• C) C) If the first spouse is missing for 7 years
• D) D) None of the above

Q9: 9. Mrs. P is aware that her husband is alive but marries another man. What offence has Mrs. P committed under Section 494 of IPC?

• A) A) Bigamy
• B) B) Adultery
• C) C) Polygamy
• D) D) None of the above

Q10: 10. Under Section 494 of IPC, if a person marries again during the lifetime of their spouse, it is considered a

• A) A) Civil offence
• B) B) Criminal offence
• C) C) Moral offence
• D) D) None of the above

Q11: 11. What legal action can be taken against someone who commits bigamy under Section 494 of IPC?

• A) A) Divorce
• B) B) Fine
• C) C) Imprisonment
• D) D) Community service

Q12: 12. Mr. Q marries a woman who is already married to another man. What offence has Mr. Q committed under Section 494 of IPC?

• A) A) Bigamy
• B) B) Adultery
• C) C) Polygamy
• D) D) None of the above

Q13: 13. Under Section 494 of IPC, what is the primary purpose of prohibiting bigamy?

• A) A) To protect the institution of marriage
• B) B) To promote polygamy
• C) C) To encourage infidelity
• D) D) None of the above

Q14: 14. Mrs. R marries another man while her first husband is in a coma. Is Mrs. R guilty of bigamy under Section 494 of IPC?

• A) A) Yes, because the first husband is still legally alive
• B) B) No, because the first husband is incapacitated
• C) C) Maybe, depending on the severity of the condition
• D) D) None of the above

Q15: 15. What is the maximum punishment for committing bigamy under Section 494 of IPC?

• A) A) Imprisonment for 7 years
• B) B) Imprisonment for life
• C) C) Fine of Rs. 50,000
• D) D) Fine of Rs. 10,000

Q16: 16. Mr. S marries a woman believing that his first marriage was invalid, but later discovers it was valid. What offence has Mr. S committed under Section 494 of IPC?

• A) A) Bigamy
• B) B) Fraud
• C) C) Misrepresentation
• D) D) None of the above

Q17: 17. In which situation can a person be acquitted of the offence of bigamy under Section 494 of IPC?

• A) A) If the second marriage is declared void by a court
• B) B) If the first spouse files for divorce
• C) C) If the second spouse dies
• D) D) None of the above

Q18: 18. Mrs. T marries another man while her first husband is serving a life sentence in prison. Is Mrs. T guilty of bigamy under Section 494 of IPC?

• A) A) Yes, because the first husband is still legally her spouse
• B) B) No, because the first husband is imprisoned
• C) C) Maybe, if the first husband is informed about the second marriage
• D) D) None of the above

Q19: 19. Under Section 494 of IPC, what is the term used to describe the offence of marrying again during the lifetime of a spouse?

• A) A) Bigamy
• B) B) Polygamy
• C) C) Adultery
• D) D) Divorce

Q20: 20. What constitutes a valid defence against the charge of bigamy under Section 494 of IPC?

• A) A) Ignorance of the law
• B) B) Mistake of fact
• C) C) Consent of both spouses
• D) D) None of the above

Q21: 21. Mr. U marries a woman who is legally separated but not divorced from her first husband. What offence has Mr. U committed under Section 494 of IPC?

• A) A) Adultery
• B) B) Bigamy
• C) C) Polygamy
• D) D) None of the above

Q22: 22. What legal consequences can a person face for committing bigamy under Section 494 of IPC?

• A) A) Divorce
• B) B) Fine or imprisonment
• C) C) Social ostracism
• D) D) None of the above

Q23: 23. Ms. V marries a man who is already married but has separated from his first wife. What offence has Ms. V committed under Section 494 of IPC?

• A) A) Bigamy
• B) B) Adultery
• C) C) Polygamy
• D) D) None of the above

Q24: 24. Under Section 494 of IPC, what is the legal status of a marriage that takes place during the lifetime of a spouse without legal separation or divorce?

• A) A) Valid
• B) B) Invalid
• C) C) Voidable
• D) D) None of the above

Q25: 25. What precautions can individuals take to ensure they do not unintentionally commit the offence of bigamy under Section 494 of IPC?

• A) A) Verify the marital status of their partner
• B) B) Obtain legal advice before remarrying
• C) C) Ensure proper documentation of divorce or separation
• D) D) All of the above