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1

A factory stores toxic chemicals in open containers without safety measures causing risk to workers though no injury occurs. Under BNS, the act attracts liability under:

A

Section 286 – Negligent conduct with respect to poisonous substance
B

Section 287 – Negligent conduct with respect to fire
C

Section 288 – Negligent conduct with respect to explosive substance
D

Section 292 – Public nuisance

2

Assertion (A): Negligent handling of poisonous substances is punishable even if no actual injury occurs. Reason (R): The offence is based on endangerment to human life. Choose the correct option.

A

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation
B

Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation
C

A is true but R is false
D

A is false but R is true

3

A shopkeeper negligently stores kerosene near a heat source causing danger to public safety though no fire breaks out. Which provision applies?

A

Section 287 BNS
B

Section 288 BNS
C

Section 289 BNS
D

Section 290 BNS

4

Which of the following ingredients is essential for an offence under Section 286 BNS?

A

Presence of poisonous substance
B

Negligent or rash conduct
C

Likelihood of danger to human life
D

All of the above

5

A contractor uses unsafe explosive materials during road construction risking public safety. Which section is attracted?

A

Section 286
B

Section 288
C

Section 289
D

Section 291

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