45 previous year questions on Offences against women and children from UGC NET Law papers (2010–2025), including 4 assertion–reason, 3 match-the-list, 1 statement-based questions. The correct option is marked in green.
45 questions
Illicit intercourse implies:
Ans. (c) : Illicit intercourse refers to the situation where sexual relations occur between two persons not united by lawful marriage.
Sex with a girl with fraudulent consent amounts to:
Ans. (d) : According to Section 375 of I.P.C., sex with a girl with fraudulent consent falls under the offence of rape. Physical assault is punishable under Section 352 of the Indian Penal Code. Outraging modesty of a woman is punishable under Section 354 of the Indian Penal Code. Molestation of a woman is punishable under Section 509 of the Indian Penal Code.
An aggravated form of wrongful confinement of a girl amounts to:
Ans. (b) : According to Section 362 of I.P.C., the elements of abduction are: (1) Compelling or inducing a person by force or deceitful means (2) Such compulsion or inducement has the purpose of taking the person from some place.
Wrongful confinement (Section 340) in its aggravated form is called abduction.
In order to prove the offence of dowry related act the law prescribes that:
Ans. (d) : According to Section 304-B of I.P.C. — where the death of a woman is caused by burns or bodily injury or occurs under abnormal circumstances within seven years of her marriage and it is shown that she was subjected to cruelty or harassment by her husband or any relative of her husband for any demand of dowry or in connection with it, such death is called dowry death.
The law on bigamy does not apply where:
Ans. (b) : If there is a bonafide reason to believe that the spouse has died, then in such a situation the law of bigamy does not apply. In such a situation the husband/wife can marry and shall not be punishable. Bigamy is declared an offence under Section 494 of the Indian Penal Code.
In which of the acts of prostitution it becomes a public nuisance?
Ans. (c) : An act that involves bare solicitation of customers in public places is an act in prostitution that becomes a cause of public nuisance. Section 268 of the Indian Penal Code relates to public nuisance.
Enticing a minor girl amounts to:
Ans. (a) : Enticing a minor girl is considered kidnapping. It is a punishable offence under Section 363 of the Indian Penal Code.
Fill in the gap which is more appropriate. Inducing a girl under 18 years of age to go away with him from ................. is an offence of
Ans. (d) : According to section 366A whoever, by any means whatsoever, induces any girl under the age of 18 years to go from any place with the intent that she may be forced or seduced to illicit intercourse with another person shall be punishable with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
The expression 'Seduced' used in Section 366A of Indian Penl Code means to ............ a woman to submit to illicit intercourse at any time.
Ans. (b) : The expression 'seduced' as used in section 366 of the Indian Penal Code means to deceitfully induce a woman to submit to illicit intercourse at any time. This act is referred to as 'seduction of an unaged girl' under section 166A, if it is done with a girl under the age of 18 years.
Preparation consists in devising or arranging means necessary for the commission of the offence. Such attempt is not punishable because.
In a case where a minor girl was in the custody of her mother. Later the mother obtained divorce from her husband and thereafter the father forcefully removed the daughter from the school. What offence is created by the father?
Ans. (b) : In the present case, the father has committed the offence of kidnapping. According to section 361 of the Indian Penal Code, whoever takes or entices any minor under sixteen years of age if a male, or under eighteen years of age if a female, or any person of unsound mind, out of the keeping of the lawful guardian of such minor or person of unsound mind, without the consent of such guardian, is said to kidnap such minor or person from lawful guardianship.
Can a woman be prosecuted for gang rape?
Ans. (c) : Gang rape is a punishable offence under section 376-D of the Indian Penal Code. This offence is committed by men. The victim of this crime is a woman.
A married man commits adultery if he commits sexual intercourse with
Ans. (d) : Section 497 of Indian Penal Code provides for the offence of adultery, but the Supreme Court has declared this section unconstitutional in the case of Joseph Shine, hence now it is not an offence.
Fill in the gap that is most appropriate. Whoever entices a girl child of less than 16 years has said to have caused kidnapping out of the keeping of lawful......
Ans. (d) : According to section 361 of Indian Penal Code 1860, whoever takes or entices any minor under sixteen years of age if a male, or under eighteen years of age if a female, or any person of unsound mind, out of the lawful guardianship, is said to be guilty of kidnapping.
Assertion I: Consent of husband or wife of the victim does not grant immunity from the offence of bigamy
Reason II: Sexual offence with the consent of one spouse does not fix liability for adultery.
Code:
Ans. (a) : Given "Assertion I" is correct but not with "Reason II" because the offence of bigamy is related to strict liability, hence the consent of the wife or husband of the victim does not grant immunity from the offence of bigamy. Section 494 of Indian Penal Code is related to remarriage during the lifetime of husband or wife. Adultery is related to section 497.
Read Assertion I and Reason II and with the help of codes given below point out the correct explanation.
In order to attract application of Sec.304-B of Indian Penal Code it is essential that the death has occurred within........
Ans. (b) : Section 304B of Indian Penal Code is related to dowry death which was inserted by 1986 amendment. Conditions for application of section 304B- (1) Death of a woman should have been caused by burns or bodily injury (2) It should have occurred within seven years of marriage in other than normal circumstances (3) Cruelty should have been done by her husband or husband's relative before death. Explanation- The meaning of dowry is the same as in section 2 of Dowry Prohibition Act 1961.
B a married man commits sex with C a girls child of 16 year with her consent. What offence B has committed?
Ans. (b) : According to the sixth clause of section 375 of Indian Penal Code 1860, with or without the consent of a woman, when she is below 18 years of age, if anyone has intercourse, then he commits the offence of rape. Therefore, 'B' will be guilty of the offence of rape.
A man has committed physical contact involving unwelcome sexual overture against a female. What offence has been caused by him under IPC?
Ans. (b) : A man making physical contact with a woman with an unwelcome sexual proposition will be guilty of sexual harassment for soliciting sexual relations as per section 354(1)(i) of Indian Penal Code. (Inserted by the Amendment Act, 2013)
Criminal Law (Amendment) Act 2013, seems to have determined quantum of punishment proportionate to the severity of offence. Following are two sets of offences and punishment. Match the correct ones and give appropriate answer using the code.
List-I A. Voluntarily causing grevious hurt by acid attack B. Stalking C. Gang Rape D. Sexual intercourse by husband upon his wife during separation
List-II
Life imprisonment (Remainder of the period of life)
3 years
Life imprisonment and fine
7 years and fine
Code:
Ans. (b)
Apex court has shown as to how compromise is not a free choice of the rape survivor but a hidden secret of law where justice is reduced to a bargain between the victim's kin, state authorities and the accused. Identify the case law:
Ans. (a) : In Ravindra vs. M.P. State (2015), the Supreme Court has made it clear that compromise for any survivor of rape is not a free choice, rather it is an unspoken secret of law, where justice is reduced and becomes a deal between the victim's relative, state authority and the accused.
Criminal liability for abandonment of a child is based on the principle of loco-parentis. Who else could be responsible for that offence?
Ans. (c) : According to section 317 of IPC, when a child under twelve years of age is left unprotected and abandoned by a mother or a person taking care of him, then under such circumstances he will be punished with imprisonment of seven years and fine. Under this, a school master who is teaching the infants placed under him for education, will be included under this section.
In which of the matters it was held that disclosure of identity of victim by either printing or publishing will not amount to penal liability?
Ans. (c) : In a judgment given by the High Court or the Supreme Court on the basis of social oppression or (ostracism), it has been considered that revealing the identity of the victim party through the newspaper or publication will not be considered punishable.
Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other labeled as Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct answer using the code given below:
Assertion (A): in a case of attempt to rape there must be an indecent assault or action with any resistance from the victim. Reason (R): There was some action which shows that he was going to have sexual connection with her.
Codes:
Ans. (a) : In any case of attempted rape, there must be such an unlawful assault or act, which the victim has opposed in any way. There should be such an act that shows that he (man) wanted to have sexual relations with her (woman). The attempt to rape will be punishable under section 511 of Indian Penal Code.
What offence/if any, has been committed by a married woman giving free consent to her own abduction?
Ans. (c) : A married woman giving consent to her abduction does not have any criminal liability of the woman because that act has not been done in a deceitful manner.
A young man waves a currency note of rupees one thousand in front of a woman as if he offers the money for an indecent favour from the woman, he may be criminally hooked under
Ans. (d) : Section 509 of Indian Penal Code, 1860 makes such acts punishable - words, gestures or acts which are intended to insult the modesty of a woman. Section 506 provides for punishment for criminal intimidation. Section 507- Criminal intimidation by anonymous communication. Section 508- An act done by causing a person to believe that he will be subjected to divine displeasure.
Which of the factor are essential for fixing criminal liability on importing girls from different territory other than India for seduction?
Ans. (a) : According to section 366-B of Indian Penal Code, whoever imports any girl below the age of 21 years from any country outside India or from the State of Jammu and Kashmir, with intent to compel or induce her to have illicit intercourse with any other person, or knowing it to be likely that she will be so compelled or induced, shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to 10 years, and shall also be liable to fine.
In which of the matters it was held that disclosure of identity of victim by either printing or publishing will not amount to penal liability?
Ans. (c) : In a judgment given by the High Court or the Supreme Court on the basis of social oppression or (ostracism), it has been considered that revealing the identity of the victim party through the newspaper or publication will not be considered punishable.
Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other labeled as Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct answer using the code given below:
Assertion (A): in a case of attempt to rape there must be an indecent assault or action with any resistance from the victim. Reason (R): There was some action which shows that he was going to have sexual connection with her.
Codes:
Ans. (a) : In any case of attempted rape, there must be such an unlawful assault or act, which the victim has opposed in any way. There should be such an act that shows that he (man) wanted to have sexual relations with her (woman). The attempt to rape will be punishable under section 511 of Indian Penal Code.
What offence/if any, has been committed by a married woman giving free consent to her own abduction?
Ans. (c) : A married woman giving consent to her abduction does not have any criminal liability of the woman because that act has not been done in a deceitful manner.
A young man waves a currency note of rupees one thousand in front of a woman as if he offers the money for an indecent favour from the woman, he may be criminally hooked under
Ans. (d) : Section 509 of Indian Penal Code, 1860 makes such acts punishable - words, gestures or acts which are intended to insult the modesty of a woman. Section 506 provides for punishment for criminal intimidation. Section 507- Criminal intimidation by anonymous communication. Section 508- An act done by causing a person to believe that he will be subjected to divine displeasure.
Which of the factor are essential for fixing criminal liability on importing girls from different territory other than India for seduction?
Ans. (a) : According to section 366-B of Indian Penal Code, whoever imports any girl below the age of 21 years from any country outside India or from the State of Jammu and Kashmir, with intent to compel or induce her to have illicit intercourse with any other person, or knowing it to be likely that she will be so compelled or induced, shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to 10 years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Assertion (A): A person imports into India from a foreign country or from the state of Jammu and Kashmir, a girl with the intention of forcing her to illicit intercourse with another person, shall be punished with ten years imprisonment.
Reason (R): It is so provided under Section 366-B of the Indian Penal Code.
Ans. (a) : The present problem is based on Section 366-B of the Indian Penal Code. According to Section 366-B, if any person imports into India from any country outside India or from the State of Jammu and Kashmir a girl with the intention that she may be forced or seduced to illicit intercourse with another person, he shall be punished with imprisonment which may extend to ten years.
Therefore both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other labeled as Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct answer using the code given below:
Under sixteen years if female
Choose the correct option:
Ans. (c) : Section 361 of the Indian Penal Code 1860 relates to kidnapping from lawful guardianship. According to which, for the constitution of this offence, the age of the minor should be as follows - (1) Under 16 years in case of being male, (2) Under 18 years in case of being female.
Under Section 361 of Indian Penal Code the "kidnapping from lawful guardianship" is:
A. When someone takes or entices any minor without the consent of the guardian B. When someone takes or entices any person of unsound mind out of the keeping of lawful guardian without the consent of the guardian C. When someone entices or takes away any minor under 16 years of age if male and 18 years of age if female without consent of the guardian
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Ans. (d) : According to Section 361 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, whoever takes or entices any minor under sixteen years of age if a male, or under eighteen years of age if a female, or any person of unsound mind, out of the keeping of the lawful guardian of such minor or person of unsound mind, without the consent of such guardian, is said to kidnap such minor or person from lawful guardianship.
The provision regarding 'selling minors for purposes of prostitution etc' is given in Indian penal code:
Ans. (a) : Section 372 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 provides for 'selling minor for purposes of prostitution, etc'.
Section 373 - Buying minor for purposes of prostitution etc. Section 371 - Habitual dealing in slaves. Section 370-A - Exploitation of a trafficked person.
Section 376 DB of Indian Penal Code provides for the:
Ans. (c) : Section 376DB of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 provides for punishment for gang rape on a woman under twelve years of age, Section 376DA provides for punishment for gang rape on a woman under sixteen years of age and Section 376AB provides for punishment for rape on a woman under twelve years of age.
The above sections have been inserted by the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018.
Section 376-A provides for punishment for causing death or resulting in persistent vegetative state of victim (substituted by the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013).
'Stalking' (following a women despite her disinterest, spying, etc) is an offence under: Which of the following provision of India Penal Code:
Ans. (d) : Stalking is defined under Section 354D of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. According to Section 354D(1), any man who—
(1) follows a woman and contacts, or attempts to contact such woman to foster personal interaction repeatedly despite a clear indication of disinterest by such woman; or
(2) monitors the use by a woman of the internet, email or any other form of electronic communication, commits the offence of stalking.
Section 354 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 provides for assault or use of criminal force with intent to outrage a woman's modesty and its punishment.
Section 354A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 provides for sexual harassment and punishment for sexual harassment.
According to Section 354A(1)(iii), a man showing pornography against the will of a woman shall be guilty of the offence of sexual harassment.
Section 354B of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 provides for assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to disrobe and its punishment.
Which of the following provision was inserted by Act 22 of 2018 in Indian Penal Code?
Answer: (b) Punishment for rape on women under Twelve Years of age
Match List–I with List -II
I -II
List-I/I List-II
A. Voluntarily causing grievous hurt by use of acid
B. Voluntarily throwing or attempting to throw acid
C. Sexual harassment and punishment for sexual harassment
D. Stalking
Choose the correct answer from the options given below
Answer: (a) A - IV, B – II, C - I, D - III
In the light of the criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013, which of the following statements is/are correct?
Answer: (d) The Amendment has fixed the age for consensual sex as 18 years
Which of the following section of IPC has been struck down by the Supreme court in Joseph Shine V/s Union of India (2018)?
Answer: (d) Section 497
Which of the following provisions have been inserted in the Indian Penal Code through the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act 2013
A. Section 326 A
B. Section 326 B
C. Section 166 A
D. Section 166 B
E. Section 228 A
Choose the most appropriate answer from the option given below
Answer: (d) A, B, C and D only
'Voyeurism' for a second or subsequent conviction attracts of punishment of
Answer: (c) Imprisonment of not less then 3 years but which may extend to 7 years and fine
Following essentials are to be fulfilled for death to be called "Dowry death" under section 304 B of the Indian Penal Code
304 B . Death of a women within 10 years of her
marriage
B. fact of cruelty or harassment by her husband for or in connection with any demand for dowry
C. Fact of cruelty or harassment by any relative of her husband for or in connection with any demand for dowry
D. death of a women within 7 years of her marriage
E. "Dowry shall have the same meaning as in section 2 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961
Choose the correct answer from the options given below
Answer: (b) B, C, D and E only
Match List - I with List - II
List- I
(A) (Offence) Gang rapе
(B) Dacoity
(C) Kidnapping for Ransom
(D) Dowry death
List- IIШ (Punishment)
(1) Any fine imposed shall be paid to the victim (II) Punishable with death or imprisonment for life (III) Not less than 7 years but may extend to imprisonment for life (IV) Imprisonment for life
Choose the correct answer from the options given below
Answer: (d) (A)-(I), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(III)
Which is correct with regard to In Re Right to Privacy of Adolescents (2025 INSC 778)?
A. Not a Suo-motu judgment of Supreme Court of India
B. Victim- centric sentencing under Article 142
C. Held that non-compliance with Section 19(6) of POCSO Act does not lead to violation of Article 21 of the Constitution
D. Supreme Court refused to further sentence a man convicted under POCSO Act after considering the victim's wishes
Choose the correct answer from the options given below
Answer: (b) B and D only
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