Legal Studies Unit 2 (D) – Introduction to criminal laws in India MCQ Question Answers for CUET 2026

1. Which section of IPC States that crime includes illegal omission?
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2. What does "deterrence" do?
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3. Which offence is covered under section 378 of IPC?
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4. Theory of retribution deals with _________
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5. A is travelling without a ticket. When caught, he pays a fine to the ticket checker. This offence is ___________
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6. What is the Latin term for "the act of doing something bad"?
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7. An act alone cannot create criminal liability unless it is accompanied by ____________
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8. The word 'reus' means ___________
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9. When was the Indian Penal code enacted?
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10. Which of the following is not actus reus?
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11. An injury caused in _____________ is not a crime while in _____________ is a crime
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12. What is the difference between intention and motive?
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13. Which of the following can be termed a "victim-oriented" theory?
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14. Where in India is IPC not applicable?
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15. What does incapacitation imply?
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16. Mens rea means _____________
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17. IPC Stands for _______
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18. Which of these is NOT a crime against children?
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19. Which type of offences are "bailable offences"?
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20. Which of these is a source of Criminal law?
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