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Topic

Theft

Asked 3 times in CISF, peaking in 2022.
3
PYQs
1
Exams
1
Years active
2022–2022
Span
2022
Peak
3/3
Answers
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Key insights

  • Most tested in CISF — 3 of 3 PYQs
  • Most asked in 2022
  • Recurs across 1 years (2022–2022)

Across exams

CISF · 3

How the concept evolved

322
Rising — more than half its appearances (3 of 3) are since 2016.

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Sample questions

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CISF2022
'A' cut down a tree on 'B's ground, with the intention of dishonestly taking the tree out of 'B's possession without 'B's consent. Which one of the following statements is correct ?
  1. A 'A' commits no offence because the tree is an immovable property.
  2. B 'A' commits criminal breach of trust.
  3. C 'A' committed theft as soon as he severed the tree in order to such taking. ✓
  4. D 'A' committed an attempt to theft.
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Law › Criminal Law (IPC/BNS)
CISF2022
What is the punishment prescribed for the offence of theft under Section 379 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 ?
  1. A Imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to five years or with fine, or with both
  2. B Simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to five years or with fine, or with both
  3. C Simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years or with fine, or with both
  4. D Imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years or with fine, or with both ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Law › Criminal Law (IPC/BNS)
CISF2022
A person shall be punishable with rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable for a fine, if the person :
  1. A commits theft, having made preparations for causing death or hurt to any person in order to committing of such theft. ✓
  2. B causes death of any person while committing theft.
  3. C causes grievous hurt to any person while committing theft.
  4. D causes simple hurt to any person while committing theft.
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Law › Criminal Law (IPC/BNS)

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