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1

Under Section 178 BNS, which mental element is essential for the offence of counterfeiting coin or currency-notes?

A

Dishonest intention only
B

Fraudulent or dishonest intention to cause damage or injury
C

Mere preparation without intention
D

Negligence in handling currency

2

Which of the following acts would most clearly amount to 'counterfeiting' under Section 178 BNS?

A

Exact imitation of a bank-note with intent to circulate it as genuine
B

Drawing a picture resembling a note for educational purposes
C

Using a photocopy in classroom teaching
D

Possessing a genuine note

3

Assertion: Under Section 179 BNS, using a counterfeit currency-note as genuine is punishable. Reason: The offence requires knowledge or reason to believe that the note is counterfeit.

A

Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason explains Assertion
B

Both are correct but Reason does not explain Assertion
C

Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
D

Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct

4

A person unknowingly receives a counterfeit note and later uses it in a market believing it to be genuine. Which statement is correct under Section 179 BNS?

A

He commits the offence regardless of knowledge
B

He commits the offence only if negligence is proved
C

He does not commit the offence because knowledge or reason to believe is absent
D

He commits attempt to counterfeit

5

Which of the following best describes the offence under Section 180 BNS?

A

Possession of forged coin without proof of intention
B

Possession of counterfeit currency with knowledge and intention to use it as genuine
C

Mere accidental custody of forged currency
D

Possession of damaged genuine currency

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