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