MCQs on BNS (Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023)

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MCQs on BNS (Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023) related to Murder with answers:
BNS replaced the Indian Penal Code (IPC) from July 1, 2024. Murder is now covered under Sections 101–103 of BNS.


1. Under BNS, 2023, the offence of "Murder" is defined in which section?
A) Section 100
B) Section 101
C) Section 302
D) Section 103
Answer: B) Section 101 – Equivalent to old IPC Section 300

2. Punishment for murder under BNS is provided in:
A) Section 101
B) Section 102
C) Section 103
D) Section 104
Answer: C) Section 103(1) – Equivalent to old IPC Section 302. Punishment: death or life imprisonment + fine

3. Under BNS, "Culpable homicide not amounting to murder" is covered under:
A) Section 100
B) Section 101
C) Section 102
D) Section 105
Answer: A) Section 100 – Equivalent to old IPC Section 299

4. BNS introduces punishment for "Murder by a group of five or more persons on grounds of race, caste, community, etc." This is called:
A) Lynching
B) Mob lynching
C) Group murder
D) Hate crime
Answer: B) Mob lynching – Section 103(2). Punishment: death or life imprisonment + fine

5. The minimum punishment for murder under Section 103(1) of BNS is:
A) 7 years imprisonment
B) 10 years imprisonment
C) Imprisonment for life
D) 14 years imprisonment
Answer: C) Imprisonment for life

6. Which of the following is NOT an exception to murder under Section 101 BNS, making it culpable homicide not amounting to murder?
A) Grave and sudden provocation
B) Right of private defence
C) Public servant exceeding powers
D) Premeditated killing for gain
Answer: D) Premeditated killing for gain – This would be murder, not an exception

7. Causing death by negligence is punishable under which section of BNS?
A) Section 104
B) Section 105
C) Section 106
D) Section 107
Answer: C) Section 106 – Equivalent to old IPC 304A. Punishment up to 5 years + fine, or up to 10 years for rash driving of vehicle + fine

8. Under BNS, "Dowry death" is dealt with in:
A) Section 79
B) Section 80
C) Section 81
D) Section 82
Answer: B) Section 80 – Equivalent to old IPC 304B. Minimum 7 years, may extend to life

9. If a person commits murder while undergoing life imprisonment, the punishment under BNS Section 104 is:
A) Life imprisonment again
B) Death or life imprisonment, which shall mean remainder of person’s natural life
C) 14 years rigorous imprisonment
D) Death only
Answer: B) Death or life imprisonment, which shall mean remainder of person’s natural life

10. The key ingredient that distinguishes "murder" under Section 101 from "culpable homicide" under Section 100 is:
A) Knowledge of death
B) Intention of causing death or bodily injury likely to cause death
C) Absence of weapon
D) Place of offence
Answer: B) Intention of causing death or bodily injury likely to cause death – Specifically clauses (1) to (4) of Section 101

11. Attempt to murder is punishable under which BNS section?
A) Section 108
B) Section 109
C) Section 110
D) Section 111
Answer: B) Section 109 – Equivalent to old IPC 307

12. BNS 2023 has added a new provision for "Organised Crime" resulting in death. If it amounts to murder, it is punishable under:
A) Section 103 only
B) Section 111 + Section 103
C) Section 112
D) Section 113
Answer: B) Section 111 + Section 103 – Organised crime + murder provisions apply

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