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The Criminal Breach Contracts Service — MCQs with answers

9 exam-style questions on this chapter, written from the actual legal text and tagged for UPSC, Judiciary and CLAT. Five are shown below with answers and explanations — the rest are in the free interactive drill.

Q1 · easy · IPC S.490

What does the text state about Section 490 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860?

  1. A.Section 490 was repealed.✓ correct
  2. B.Section 490 was amended.
  3. C.Section 490 is newly enacted.
  4. D.Section 490 remains in force without change.

Why: The provision text begins with 'Repealed by...' indicating that Section 490 was repealed. The text explicitly records repeal rather than amendment or continued force.

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Q2 · easy · IPC S.490

Which Act and year are cited as repealing Section 490 of the IPC according to the text?

  1. A.Workmen’s Breach of Contract Act, 1925 (3 of 1925), S. 2 and Sch.
  2. B.Workmen’s Breach of Contract (Repealing) Act, 1925 (3 of 1925), S. 2 and Sch.✓ correct
  3. C.Trade Disputes Act, 1925 (3 of 1925), S. 2 and Sch.
  4. D.Indian Penal Code (Repealing) Act, 1925 (3 of 1925), S. 2 and Sch.

Why: The text explicitly names the Workmen’s Breach of Contract (Repealing) Act, 1925 (3 of 1925), and cites 'S. 2 and Sch.' as the repealing provision. This identifies the precise repealing Act and year.

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Q3 · easy · IPC S.491

Under Section 491 IPC, who can be punished for breach of contract to attend on or supply the wants of a helpless person?

  1. A.Any person who neglects a helpless person, whether or not bound by a contract
  2. B.Whoever, being bound by a lawful contract to attend on or supply the wants of a helpless person, voluntarily omits to do so✓ correct
  3. C.Only a legal guardian appointed by a court
  4. D.Only a blood relative of the helpless person

Why: The provision applies to "whoever, being bound by a lawful contract to attend on or to supply the wants of any person ... voluntarily omits so to do." Thus liability arises only where there is a lawful contractual duty and a voluntary omission to perform it.

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Q4 · easy · IPC S.491

What is the maximum prescribed punishment under Section 491 IPC for such breach?

  1. A.Imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three months, or fine which may extend to two hundred rupees, or both✓ correct
  2. B.Imprisonment for up to six months only
  3. C.Fine which may extend to two hundred rupees only
  4. D.Imprisonment for up to one year or fine up to two hundred rupees, or both

Why: Section 491 prescribes punishment of "imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three months, or with fine which may extend to two hundred rupees, or with both." This gives the exact maximum terms stated.

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Q5 · medium · IPC S.491

Does Section 491 IPC apply when the person was bound by an unlawful contract and omitted performance?

  1. A.Yes, it applies to omissions under any contract, lawful or unlawful
  2. B.Yes, but only if the parties later ratify the contract
  3. C.No, it applies only where the person is bound by a lawful contract✓ correct
  4. D.Only if the contract is reduced to writing

Why: The section expressly refers to being "bound by a lawful contract." Therefore omissions under unlawful contracts are outside the scope of Section 491.

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Questions are AI-generated from the legal text, machine-verified against the provision, and editorially reviewable. Education, not legal advice.