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

1. Which of these is NOT a crime against children?
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2. Where in India is IPC not applicable?
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b.
c.
d.

3. What is the Latin term for "the act of doing something bad"?
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d.

4. Which of the following can be termed a "victim-oriented" theory?
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d.

5. When was the Indian Penal code enacted?
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6. An injury caused in _____________ is not a crime while in _____________ is a crime
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b.
c.
d.

7. IPC Stands for _______
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b.
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d.

8. Theory of retribution deals with _________
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d.

9. Which of these is a source of Criminal law?
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10. The word 'reus' means ___________
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11. Which of the following is not actus reus?
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b.
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d.

12. Which offence is covered under section 378 of IPC?
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b.
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d.

13. What does incapacitation imply?
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14. What is the difference between intention and motive?
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15. Which type of offences are "bailable offences"?
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b.
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d.

16. Mens rea means _____________
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b.
c.
d.

17. An act alone cannot create criminal liability unless it is accompanied by ____________
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c.
d.

18. What does "deterrence" do?
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b.
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d.

19. Which section of IPC States that crime includes illegal omission?
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20. A is travelling without a ticket. When caught, he pays a fine to the ticket checker. This offence is ___________
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b.
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