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This practice set covers 20 important MCQs from BNS with detailed answers and explanations to help you score better in your upcoming exam.
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Q1. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force on which date?
(A) 1st January 2024
(B) 1st July 2024
(C) 26th November 2023
(D) 15th August 2024
✅ Answer: (B) 1st July 2024
Explanation: The BNS, 2023 along with BNSS and BSA came into force on 1st July 2024, replacing the IPC, CrPC, and Indian Evidence Act respectively.
Q2. How many sections does the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 contain?
(A) 511
(B) 358
(C) 420
(D) 484
✅ Answer: (B) 358
Explanation: The BNS, 2023 contains 358 Sections as compared to 511 Sections in the old IPC, 1860.
Q3. Under BNS, what is the punishment for murder under Section 101?
(A) Life imprisonment only
(B) Death or life imprisonment, and fine
(C) Imprisonment up to 10 years
(D) Death penalty only
✅ Answer: (B) Death or life imprisonment, and fine
Explanation: Section 101 of BNS (corresponding to Section 302 IPC) prescribes death or imprisonment for life, and also fine for murder.
Q4. The offence of “organised crime” has been newly introduced under which section of BNS?
(A) Section 109
(B) Section 111
(C) Section 115
(D) Section 120
✅ Answer: (B) Section 111
Explanation: Section 111 of BNS introduces the new offence of Organised Crime — a concept not present in the IPC. It covers criminal syndicate activities.
Q5. Under BNS, what is the minimum age of criminal responsibility?
(A) 7 years
(B) 10 years
(C) 12 years
(D) 14 years
✅ Answer: (A) 7 years
Explanation: Under Section 22 of BNS, nothing is an offence committed by a child under 7 years of age — consistent with the earlier IPC position under Section 82.
Q6. Which section of BNS deals with the right of private defence of the body and property?
(A) Sections 34–44
(B) Sections 35–44
(C) Sections 30–40
(D) Sections 37–47
✅ Answer: (A) Sections 34–44
Explanation: The right of private defence is dealt with under Sections 34 to 44 of BNS, corresponding to Sections 96–106 of IPC.
Q7. “Terrorist act” as a distinct offence has been introduced under which section of BNS?
(A) Section 111
(B) Section 112
(C) Section 113
(D) Section 114
✅ Answer: (C) Section 113
Explanation: Section 113 of BNS introduces terrorist act as a specific offence for the first time in the general criminal law, which was absent in the IPC.
Q8. Under BNS, what is the punishment for culpable homicide not amounting to murder?
(A) Up to 10 years imprisonment
(B) Life imprisonment or up to 10 years, and fine
(C) Death or life imprisonment
(D) Up to 7 years imprisonment
✅ Answer: (B) Life imprisonment or up to 10 years, and fine
Explanation: Section 105 of BNS (corresponding to Section 304 IPC) prescribes imprisonment for life or up to 10 years, and fine for culpable homicide not amounting to murder.
Q9. Community service as a punishment has been introduced in BNS. Under which section is it defined?
(A) Section 4
(B) Section 6
(C) Section 23
(D) Section 8
✅ Answer: (A) Section 4
Explanation: Section 4 of BNS lists the punishments, and community service has been added as a new form of punishment — a significant reform from the old IPC.
Q10. Under BNS, which section deals with “grievous hurt”?
(A) Section 114
(B) Section 116
(C) Section 117
(D) Section 118
✅ Answer: (C) Section 117
Explanation: Section 117 of BNS defines and lists the kinds of grievous hurt, corresponding to Section 320 of IPC.
Q11. What is the punishment for dacoity under BNS?
(A) Imprisonment up to 10 years
(B) Rigorous imprisonment for life or up to 10 years, and fine
(C) Life imprisonment only
(D) Death or life imprisonment
✅ Answer: (B) Rigorous imprisonment for life or up to 10 years, and fine
Explanation: Section 310 of BNS (corresponding to Section 395 IPC) provides rigorous imprisonment for life or up to 10 years, and fine for dacoity.
Q12. Sedition (as it existed under Section 124A IPC) has been replaced in BNS under which section?
(A) Section 147
(B) Section 150
(C) Section 152
(D) Section 155
✅ Answer: (C) Section 152
Explanation: The old sedition law (Section 124A IPC) has been replaced by Section 152 of BNS, which criminalises acts endangering the sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India.
Q13. Under BNS, which section deals with the offence of “stalking”?
(A) Section 75
(B) Section 78
(C) Section 80
(D) Section 76
✅ Answer: (B) Section 78
Explanation: Section 78 of BNS deals with the offence of stalking, corresponding to Section 354D of IPC.
Q14. The definition of “document” under BNS includes electronic records. Under which section is “document” defined?
(A) Section 2(7)
(B) Section 2(9)
(C) Section 2(11)
(D) Section 2(14)
✅ Answer: (A) Section 2(7)
Explanation: Section 2(7) of BNS defines “document” and expressly includes electronic records, reflecting the digital age.
Q15. Under BNS, what is the punishment for rape under Section 63?
(A) Imprisonment of 7 years to life
(B) Rigorous imprisonment of not less than 10 years, extendable to life, and fine
(C) Life imprisonment or death
(D) Imprisonment of minimum 5 years
✅ Answer: (B) Rigorous imprisonment of not less than 10 years, extendable to life, and fine
Explanation: Section 63 of BNS (corresponding to Section 375 IPC) read with Section 64 prescribes rigorous imprisonment of not less than 10 years, which may extend to imprisonment for life, and fine.
Q16. Under which section of BNS is the offence of “hit and run” (causing death by negligent driving) specially dealt with with enhanced punishment?
(A) Section 104
(B) Section 106
(C) Section 108
(D) Section 110
✅ Answer: (B) Section 106
Explanation: Section 106(2) of BNS newly provides enhanced punishment for hit and run cases where the driver flees the scene — up to 10 years imprisonment — which was a major new addition.
Q17. The concept of “abetment” under BNS is covered under which sections?
(A) Sections 44–54
(B) Sections 48–60
(C) Sections 45–48
(D) Sections 50–60
✅ Answer: (C) Sections 45–48
Explanation: Sections 45 to 48 of BNS deal with abetment, covering instigation, conspiracy, and intentional aiding — corresponding to Sections 107–120 of IPC.
Q18. Under BNS, which section makes provision for punishment of attempt to commit offences?
(A) Section 60
(B) Section 61
(C) Section 62
(D) Section 58
✅ Answer: (B) Section 61
Explanation: Section 61 of BNS deals with attempt to commit offences, corresponding to Section 511 of IPC.
Q19. Which of the following is NOT a form of punishment under Section 4 of BNS?
(A) Death
(B) Community service
(C) Solitary confinement
(D) Forfeiture of property
✅ Answer: (C) Solitary confinement
Explanation: The punishments under Section 4 of BNS are: death, imprisonment for life, imprisonment, forfeiture of property, fine, and community service. Solitary confinement is not listed as a separate punishment (unlike Section 53 IPC).
Q20. Under BNS, the offence of “cheating” is defined under which section?
(A) Section 316
(B) Section 318
(C) Section 320
(D) Section 322
✅ Answer: (B) Section 318
Explanation: Section 318 of BNS defines the offence of cheating, corresponding to Section 415 of IPC.
Summary Table
| Q. No | Topic | BNS Section | IPC Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Commencement of BNS | — | — |
| 2 | Total Sections | — | 511 sections |
| 3 | Murder | Sec. 101 | Sec. 302 |
| 4 | Organised Crime | Sec. 111 | New addition |
| 5 | Age of criminal responsibility | Sec. 22 | Sec. 82 |
| 6 | Right of private defence | Sec. 34–44 | Sec. 96–106 |
| 7 | Terrorist act | Sec. 113 | New addition |
| 8 | Culpable homicide | Sec. 105 | Sec. 304 |
| 9 | Community service | Sec. 4 | New addition |
| 10 | Grievous hurt | Sec. 117 | Sec. 320 |
| 11 | Dacoity | Sec. 310 | Sec. 395 |
| 12 | Sedition (replaced) | Sec. 152 | Sec. 124A |
| 13 | Stalking | Sec. 78 | Sec. 354D |
| 14 | Definition of document | Sec. 2(7) | — |
| 15 | Rape | Sec. 63–64 | Sec. 375–376 |
| 16 | Hit and run | Sec. 106 | New addition |
| 17 | Abetment | Sec. 45–48 | Sec. 107–120 |
| 18 | Attempt | Sec. 61 | Sec. 511 |
| 19 | Punishments | Sec. 4 | Sec. 53 |
| 20 | Cheating | Sec. 318 | Sec. 415 |
Key Takeaways for Judiciary Aspirants
- BNS has 358 sections (IPC had 511)
- New offences added: Organised crime (S.111), Terrorist act (S.113), Hit and run (S.106(2))
- Community service added as a new punishment
- Sedition replaced by a broader provision under S.152
- Electronic records expressly included in the definition of “document”
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