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1

Section 298 BNS requires which mental element for the offence of injuring or defiling a place of worship?

A

Negligence
B

Intent to insult the religion of any class
C

Knowledge that property may be damaged
D

Recklessness

2

Assertion: Under Section 299 BNS, deliberate and malicious intention is essential. Reason: Mere careless remarks about religion without intention do not constitute the offence.

A

Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason correctly explains Assertion
B

Both are true but Reason is not correct explanation
C

Assertion is true but Reason is false
D

Assertion is false but Reason is true

3

Which of the following acts would most clearly attract Section 300 BNS?

A

Entering a temple silently
B

Interrupting a lawful religious prayer with loud abusive conduct
C

Writing an academic critique of religion
D

Organising a religious seminar

4

In Ramji Lal Modi v. State of UP (1957), the Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of which offence now reflected in Section 299 BNS?

A

Disturbing religious assembly
B

Trespass on burial places
C

Deliberate and malicious acts outraging religious feelings
D

Promoting enmity between groups

5

A person damages a mosque wall believing it abandoned and without intent to insult religion. Which is the correct legal position under Section 298 BNS?

A

Offence is complete because damage occurred
B

No offence since intention to insult religion is absent
C

Offence depends only on property value
D

Strict liability applies

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