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LAW-GAT Criminal Law MCQs
Practice LAW-GAT Criminal Law questions with answers and explanations.
Choose an option to check your answer.
A.
Mistake of law always excuses
B.
Every factual mistake creates liability
C.
A good-faith mistake of fact may excuse conduct in specified circumstances
D.
Ignorance of law is a complete defence
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Correct Answer: C. A good-faith mistake of fact may excuse conduct in specified circumstances
Explanation:
The general exceptions recognize certain good-faith mistakes of fact.
Mistake of law ordinarily does not excuse criminal liability.
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A.
An agreement between two or more persons to commit an illegal act or a legal act by illegal means
B.
A lawful partnership
C.
A spontaneous offence without agreement
D.
A civil breach of contract only
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Correct Answer: A. An agreement between two or more persons to commit an illegal act or a legal act by illegal means
Explanation:
Criminal conspiracy centers on an unlawful agreement.
For some conspiracies, an overt act is required by law.
Choose an option to check your answer.
A.
An agreement between two or more persons to commit an illegal act or a legal act by illegal means
B.
A lawful partnership
C.
A spontaneous offence without agreement
D.
A civil breach of contract only
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Correct Answer: A. An agreement between two or more persons to commit an illegal act or a legal act by illegal means
Explanation:
Criminal conspiracy centers on an unlawful agreement.
For some conspiracies, an overt act is required by law.
Choose an option to check your answer.
A.
An agreement between two or more persons to commit an illegal act or a legal act by illegal means
B.
A lawful partnership
C.
A spontaneous offence without agreement
D.
A civil breach of contract only
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Correct Answer: A. An agreement between two or more persons to commit an illegal act or a legal act by illegal means
Explanation:
Criminal conspiracy centers on an unlawful agreement.
For some conspiracies, an overt act is required by law.
Choose an option to check your answer.
A.
An agreement between two or more persons to commit an illegal act or a legal act by illegal means
B.
A lawful partnership
C.
A spontaneous offence without agreement
D.
A civil breach of contract only
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Correct Answer: A. An agreement between two or more persons to commit an illegal act or a legal act by illegal means
Explanation:
Criminal conspiracy centers on an unlawful agreement.
For some conspiracies, an overt act is required by law.
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A.
A private thought without action
B.
An act done with intent toward commission that goes beyond mere preparation
C.
Mere preparation in every case
D.
Completion of the offence only
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Correct Answer: B. An act done with intent toward commission that goes beyond mere preparation
Explanation:
Attempt begins when conduct moves sufficiently close to the completed offence.
Mere intention or remote preparation is generally insufficient.
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A.
Criminal conspiracy as a separate offence
B.
Private defence of property
C.
Acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention
D.
General punishment for attempt
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Correct Answer: C. Acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention
Explanation:
Section 34 creates joint liability where a criminal act is done in furtherance of common intention.
It is a rule of constructive liability rather than a separate offence.
Choose an option to check your answer.
A.
Pakistan Penal Code, 1860
B.
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898
C.
Qanun-e-Shahadat Order, 1984
D.
Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
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Correct Answer: A. Pakistan Penal Code, 1860
Explanation:
The Pakistan Penal Code defines offences and punishments.
Criminal procedure and evidence are governed by separate laws.
Choose an option to check your answer.
A.
Criminal conspiracy as a separate offence
B.
Private defence of property
C.
Acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention
D.
General punishment for attempt
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Correct Answer: C. Acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention
Explanation:
Section 34 creates joint liability where a criminal act is done in furtherance of common intention.
It is a rule of constructive liability rather than a separate offence.
Choose an option to check your answer.
A.
Pakistan Penal Code, 1860
B.
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898
C.
Qanun-e-Shahadat Order, 1984
D.
Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
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Correct Answer: A. Pakistan Penal Code, 1860
Explanation:
The Pakistan Penal Code defines offences and punishments.
Criminal procedure and evidence are governed by separate laws.
Choose an option to check your answer.
A.
Criminal conspiracy as a separate offence
B.
Private defence of property
C.
Acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention
D.
General punishment for attempt
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Correct Answer: C. Acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention
Explanation:
Section 34 creates joint liability where a criminal act is done in furtherance of common intention.
It is a rule of constructive liability rather than a separate offence.
Choose an option to check your answer.
A.
Pakistan Penal Code, 1860
B.
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898
C.
Qanun-e-Shahadat Order, 1984
D.
Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
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Correct Answer: A. Pakistan Penal Code, 1860
Explanation:
The Pakistan Penal Code defines offences and punishments.
Criminal procedure and evidence are governed by separate laws.