Punishment-Based Questions (Q31–Q45) from the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

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⚖️ BNS 2023 – Punishment-Focused MCQs (Set 3: Q31–Q45)

31. Under BNS, community service is categorized as:
(A) A principal punishment
(B) A substitute for fine
(C) An executive order
(D) A reformative measure only

32. Which of the following offences mandatorily carries death penalty or life imprisonment?
(A) Trafficking
(B) Kidnapping for ransom
(C) Theft with hurt
(D) Criminal breach of trust

33. Which section of BNS allows courts to impose enhanced punishment for second and subsequent convictions in property offences?
(A) Section 11
(B) Section 13
(C) Section 17
(D) Section 9

34. If a fine is imposed and not paid, the maximum imprisonment in default cannot exceed:
(A) 1/4 of maximum prescribed sentence
(B) 1/3 of maximum prescribed sentence
(C) As specified by court within legal limits
(D) No additional sentence allowed

35. Imprisonment may be either:
(A) Preventive or punitive
(B) Civil or criminal
(C) Rigorous or simple
(D) Default or voluntary

36. A person sentenced to life imprisonment seeks remission. Which authority handles it for Union offences?
(A) High Court
(B) President of India
(C) Central Government
(D) Supreme Court

37. For voluntarily causing grievous hurt, the minimum punishment under Section 117 is:
(A) 6 months
(B) 1 year
(C) 2 years
(D) No minimum prescribed

38. Which of the following can be imposed in addition to imprisonment?
(A) Solitary confinement
(B) Death
(C) Fine
(D) Pardon

39. Under BNS, which punishment is expressly prohibited for pregnant women?
(A) Fine
(B) Community service
(C) Death penalty
(D) Solitary confinement

40. For aggravated forms of rape (Section 68), punishment may extend to:
(A) 10 years
(B) Life imprisonment
(C) Community service
(D) Fine only

41. Which of the following is not a valid form of punishment under Section 9 of BNS?
(A) Imprisonment for life
(B) Community service
(C) Solitary confinement
(D) Public shaming

42. A person is convicted of criminal intimidation. Maximum punishment under Section 351 is:
(A) 1 year
(B) 2 years
(C) 5 years
(D) 7 years

43. What is the minimum sentence for acid attack causing permanent disability?
(A) 5 years
(B) 7 years
(C) 10 years
(D) Life imprisonment

44. For causing disappearance of evidence of a serious offence (punishable with death), punishment may extend to:
(A) 3 years
(B) 5 years
(C) 7 years
(D) 10 years

45. A person commits snatching and is a repeat offender. Which section guides sentence enhancement?
(A) Section 304(2)
(B) Section 13
(C) Section 305
(D) Section 329


Answers + Explanations (Q31–Q45)

31. ✅ (A) A principal punishment
Explanation: Under Section 9, community service is a recognised principal punishment alongside imprisonment, fine, etc.

32. ✅ (B) Kidnapping for ransom
Explanation: Section 142 prescribes death or life imprisonment for kidnapping for ransom, making it one of the gravest offences.

33. ✅ (B) Section 13
Explanation: Section 13 deals with enhanced punishment for repeat offenders under Chapter X (public order) and Chapter XVII (property offences).

34. ✅ (C) As specified by court within legal limits
Explanation: The court may impose imprisonment in default of fine, and it must be proportionate and legally valid, per sentencing norms.

35. ✅ (C) Rigorous or simple
Explanation: Imprisonment under BNS can be rigorous (with hard labour) or simple (without labour) depending on the offence.

36. ✅ (C) Central Government
Explanation: For Union offences, the Central Government is the appropriate authority for remission or commutation under BNS.

37. ✅ (D) No minimum prescribed
Explanation: Section 117 provides for punishment up to 7 years, but it does not prescribe a mandatory minimum.

38. ✅ (C) Fine
Explanation: Courts may add a fine to any sentence of imprisonment, as per sentencing discretion under Section 9.

39. ✅ (C) Death penalty
Explanation: The death penalty cannot be awarded to a pregnant woman, reflecting humanitarian concerns.

40. ✅ (B) Life imprisonment
Explanation: For aggravated rape (Section 68), the punishment is 10 years to life imprisonment, and may also include fine.

41. ✅ (D) Public shaming
Explanation: Public shaming is not recognised as a legal punishment under Section 9, unlike imprisonment, fine, or community service.

42. ✅ (C) 5 years
Explanation: Section 351 (Criminal intimidation) provides punishment up to 5 years, with or without fine.

43. ✅ (C) 10 years
Explanation: Section 124 (Acid attacks causing permanent disability) prescribes minimum 10 years, which may extend to life, plus fine.

44. ✅ (D) 10 years
Explanation: Section 238 deals with causing disappearance of evidence. If the principal offence is punishable with death, the maximum punishment is 10 years.

45. ✅ (B) Section 13
Explanation: Sentence enhancement for repeat offenders, including for snatching, is governed by Section 13.


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