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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.
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.
Pakistan Penal Code, 1860
B.
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898
C.
Contract Act, 1872
D.
Specific Relief Act, 1877
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Correct Answer: B. Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898
Explanation:
The Code of Criminal Procedure regulates investigation, arrest, bail, inquiry, trial, and appeals.
The Penal Code defines substantive offences.
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.
Pakistan Penal Code, 1860
B.
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898
C.
Contract Act, 1872
D.
Specific Relief Act, 1877
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Correct Answer: B. Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898
Explanation:
The Code of Criminal Procedure regulates investigation, arrest, bail, inquiry, trial, and appeals.
The Penal Code defines substantive offences.
Choose an option to check your answer.
A.
Pakistan Penal Code, 1860
B.
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898
C.
Contract Act, 1872
D.
Specific Relief Act, 1877
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Correct Answer: B. Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898
Explanation:
The Code of Criminal Procedure regulates investigation, arrest, bail, inquiry, trial, and appeals.
The Penal Code defines substantive offences.
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.
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.
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.