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Q1 · easy · IPC S.131
Which categories of persons are specifically mentioned as the subject of protection in Section 131 of the IPC?
- A.An officer, soldier, sailor or airman✓ correct
- B.Any government servant
- C.Any citizen of India
- D.Members of the police force
Why: The provision expressly refers to "an officer, soldier, sailor or airman, in the Army, Navy or Air Force of the Government of India." Thus the listed categories (officer, soldier, sailor or airman) are the specific subjects mentioned. No other categories such as police or all citizens are named in the text.
Read Section 131 — Abetting mutiny, or attempting to seduce a soldier, sailor or airman from his duty →Q2 · easy · IPC S.131
Section 131 of the IPC applies to persons serving in which of the following forces?
- A.State police forces
- B.Army, Navy and Air Force of the Government of India✓ correct
- C.Paramilitary forces
- D.Any country's armed forces
Why: The section speaks of persons "in the Army, Navy or Air Force of the Government of India." Therefore it applies to the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force as stated. It does not mention police, paramilitary, or foreign armed forces in the text.
Read Section 131 — Abetting mutiny, or attempting to seduce a soldier, sailor or airman from his duty →Q3 · medium · IPC S.131
Does Section 131 criminalise a mere attempt to seduce a soldier from his allegiance or duty even if the seduction is unsuccessful?
- A.No — only successful seduction is penalised
- B.Only if the attempt leads to mutiny
- C.Yes — an attempt to seduce is itself punishable✓ correct
- D.Only if the seduction relates to allegiance and not duty
Why: The section explicitly penalises one who "attempts to seduce any such officer, soldier, sailor or airman from his allegiance or his duty." The word "attempts" shows that an unsuccessful attempt is itself within the offence. The provision does not limit liability to cases where mutiny actually occurs.
Read Section 131 — Abetting mutiny, or attempting to seduce a soldier, sailor or airman from his duty →Q4 · medium · IPC S.131
Who may be held liable under Section 131 for abetting mutiny or attempting to seduce a member of the armed forces?
- A.Only officers within the armed forces
- B.Only members of the armed forces
- C.Only persons acting on behalf of a foreign power
- D.Whoever abets or attempts (i.e., any person including civilians) ✓ correct
Why: The section begins with the word "Whoever," indicating that any person who abets mutiny or attempts to seduce such a service member is liable. There is no textual limitation to officers, service members themselves, or foreign agents in the provision.
Read Section 131 — Abetting mutiny, or attempting to seduce a soldier, sailor or airman from his duty →Q5 · hard · IPC S.131
Which statement correctly reflects the punishment prescribed by Section 131?
- A.The offender must be sentenced to both life imprisonment and up to ten years' imprisonment together
- B.The offender may be punished with either life imprisonment or imprisonment (rigorous or simple) up to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine✓ correct
- C.Only a fine is imposed under the section
- D.Maximum imprisonment under the section is 20 years
Why: The provision states punishment as "imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine." This means the court may impose life or imprisonment up to ten years (not both concurrently), and a fine is additionally provided for. The text does not mention a 20-year maximum.
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