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1

Under Section 100 BNS, which of the following is the essential mental element distinguishing culpable homicide from other forms of homicide?

A

Existence of common intention
B

Intention or knowledge of likelihood of causing death
C

Presence of grave and sudden provocation
D

Absence of premeditation

2

Under the scheme of Sections 100 and 101 BNS, murder is primarily distinguished from culpable homicide by:

A

The gravity of the injury caused
B

The presence of special exceptions reducing liability
C

The certainty of death resulting from the act
D

Whether weapon used is deadly

3

A intentionally inflicts an injury sufficient in the ordinary course of nature to cause death. The victim dies. Which landmark Supreme Court test is primarily applicable to determine murder?

A

Sharad Birdhichand Sarda test
B

Virsa Singh v. State of Punjab test
C

Bachan Singh doctrine
D

K.M. Nanavati principle

4

Which of the following correctly reflects the principle laid down in Virsa Singh v. State of Punjab regarding murder?

A

Intention to cause death must always be proved
B

It is sufficient that the injury intended and inflicted is sufficient in ordinary course of nature to cause death
C

Knowledge alone converts homicide into murder
D

Presence of motive is essential

5

Under Section 101 BNS, an act is murder if the offender knows that the act is so imminently dangerous that it must in all probability cause:

A

Grievous hurt
B

Death or such bodily injury likely to cause death
C

Permanent disability
D

Public danger

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