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1

Under Section 63 BNS, which of the following situations constitutes rape even if there is apparent consent?

A

Consent obtained by putting a person in fear of death
B

Consent obtained after marriage promise breach in every case
C

Consent by a married woman with her husband
D

Consent after a valid contract

2

Assertion (A): Consent obtained under misconception of fact may amount to rape under Section 63 BNS. Reason (R): Consent must be free and voluntary under criminal law principles.

A

Both A and R are correct and R explains A
B

Both A and R are correct but R does not explain A
C

A is correct but R is incorrect
D

A is incorrect but R is correct

3

Which Supreme Court judgment clarified that absence of physical resistance does not imply consent in rape cases?

A

State of Punjab v. Gurmit Singh
B

Kaini Rajan v. State of Kerala
C

Tukaram v. State of Maharashtra (Mathura case)
D

Mukesh v. State (NCT of Delhi)

4

Under Section 64 BNS, the minimum punishment for rape (general category) is:

A

5 years imprisonment
B

7 years imprisonment
C

10 years imprisonment
D

Life imprisonment only

5

Problem: A police officer threatens arrest unless a woman submits to sexual intercourse. Which provision of BNS is most directly attracted?

A

Section 63 only
B

Section 68 – Sexual intercourse by person in authority
C

Section 67 – Intercourse during separation
D

No offence if consent exists

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