Punishment-Related Questions from the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Set 2: Q16–Q30)

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 ⚖️ BNS 2023 – Punishment-Centric MCQs (Set 2: Q16–Q30)

16. A person is convicted of theft under Section 304. What is the maximum punishment?
(A) 3 years
(B) 5 years
(C) 7 years
(D) 10 years

17. The court may award community service as a punishment for:
(A) Every offence under BNS
(B) Offences punishable with imprisonment of 3 years or less
(C) Heinous offences like murder or rape
(D) Only traffic violations

18. A public servant accepts a bribe. The minimum punishment is:
(A) 2 years
(B) 3 years
(C) 5 years
(D) 7 years

19. Which of the following offences mandatorily carries either death or life imprisonment?
(A) Snatching
(B) Grievous hurt
(C) Murder
(D) Criminal trespass

20. Dowry death under BNS is punishable with:
(A) Fine only
(B) Minimum 5 years
(C) Minimum 7 years to life
(D) Life or death

21. A person is sentenced to life imprisonment. He may be released after:
(A) 10 years
(B) 14 years
(C) 20 years (unless remitted)
(D) Never

22. The punishment for rape of a woman under Section 63 is:
(A) 5 to 10 years
(B) 7 years to life
(C) 10 to 20 years
(D) Death

23. A person commits kidnapping for ransom under Section 142. The punishment includes:
(A) Minimum 7 years
(B) Life imprisonment or death + fine
(C) Fine only
(D) 10 years fixed

24. Theft from a place of worship is punishable with:
(A) Maximum 5 years
(B) Up to 3 years
(C) 10 years and fine – Section 305
(D) Community service only

25. A convict has been sentenced to solitary confinement. What is the maximum period in a month under BNS?
(A) 7 days
(B) 14 days
(C) 21 days
(D) 28 days

26. Repeat offenders under Chapter X or XVII may face:
(A) Enhanced punishment under Section 13
(B) Immunity from punishment
(C) Double the usual sentence
(D) Community service only

27. Punishment for giving false evidence in a capital offence case includes:
(A) 3 years
(B) Life imprisonment or death – Section 227
(C) 7 years
(D) 10 years

28. Court imposes both fine and imprisonment. In case of default in payment of fine, the person:
(A) Will face additional imprisonment as per law
(B) Is free from sentence
(C) Will face seizure of property only
(D) Is liable for contempt of court

29. A woman commits defamation. What is the punishment under BNS?
(A) 1 year
(B) 2 years
(C) Up to 2 years or fine or both – Section 356
(D) Only fine

30. If the accused is a habitual offender and the offence is of theft, the court:
(A) Can order life imprisonment
(B) Can enhance punishment under Section 13
(C) Cannot convict without prior warning
(D) Can impose only fine

Answer Key + Explanations (Q16–Q30)

16. ✅ (C) 7 years
Explanation: Under Section 304, theft is punishable with up to 7 years of imprisonment and fine.

17. ✅ (B) Offences punishable with imprisonment of 3 years or less
Explanation: Community service is intended for less serious offences, typically those punishable by up to 3 years.

18. ✅ (C) 5 years
Explanation: Bribery by a public servant is punishable under Section 171, and the minimum punishment is 5 years, which may extend to 10 years along with fine.

19. ✅ (C) Murder
Explanation: Murder (Section 103) carries mandatory punishment of either death or life imprisonment, with fine.

20. ✅ (C) Minimum 7 years to life
Explanation: Dowry death is punishable under Section 80 with minimum 7 years of imprisonment, extendable to life imprisonment.

21. ✅ (C) 20 years (unless remitted)
Explanation: Section 9(2) defines life imprisonment as 20 years, unless commuted or remitted by the appropriate government.

22. ✅ (B) 7 years to life
Explanation: Rape (Section 63) is punishable with imprisonment of not less than 7 years, which may extend to life imprisonment, and also with fine.

23. ✅ (B) Life imprisonment or death + fine
Explanation: Kidnapping for ransom is a serious offence under Section 142, punishable with life imprisonment or death, and fine.

24. ✅ (C) 10 years and fine – Section 305
Explanation: Theft from a place of worship attracts enhanced punishment under Section 305, up to 10 years and fine.

25. ✅ (B) 14 days
Explanation: As per Section 11, solitary confinement cannot exceed 14 days in a month, and not more than 7 days at a stretch.

26. ✅ (A) Enhanced punishment under Section 13
Explanation: Section 13 of BNS specifically provides for enhanced punishment for repeat offenders under Chapter X or XVII.

27. ✅ (B) Life imprisonment or death – Section 227
Explanation: Giving false evidence in a capital offence case (where an innocent could be sentenced to death) is punishable under Section 227 with life imprisonment or death.

28. ✅ (A) Will face additional imprisonment as per law
Explanation: If fine is not paid, the court may impose default imprisonment, which is separate from the original sentence.

29. ✅ (C) Up to 2 years or fine or both – Section 356
Explanation: Defamation under Section 356 is punishable with imprisonment up to 2 years, or fine, or both.

30. ✅ (B) Can enhance punishment under Section 13
Explanation: Habitual offenders may receive enhanced sentences as per Section 13, especially for repeat property offences.


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