Practice Questions on BNS for CLAT PG 2026 (Part II)
1. Which provision in BNS introduces punishment for snatching?
A. Section 103
B. Section 304
C. Section 302
D. Section 109
B. Section 304
C. Section 302
D. Section 109
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Section 103 of the BNS explicitly includes “snatching” as a distinct and punishable offense to address rising street crimes.
Explanation: Section 103 of the BNS explicitly includes “snatching” as a distinct and punishable offense to address rising street crimes.
2. Under BNS, grievous hurt includes which of the following?
A. Black eye
B. Temporary disfigurement
C. Permanent privation of hearing
D. Simple fracture
B. Temporary disfigurement
C. Permanent privation of hearing
D. Simple fracture
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Permanent loss of hearing qualifies as grievous hurt under BNS, similar to its inclusion in IPC but with updated language.
Explanation: Permanent loss of hearing qualifies as grievous hurt under BNS, similar to its inclusion in IPC but with updated language.
3. What is the minimum punishment under BNS for causing death by rash and negligent driving?
A. Fine only
B. 2 years
C. 5 years
D. 7 years
B. 2 years
C. 5 years
D. 7 years
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The BNS imposes a stricter sentence (5 years) for rash and negligent driving causing death, aiming to address road safety.
Explanation: The BNS imposes a stricter sentence (5 years) for rash and negligent driving causing death, aiming to address road safety.
4. Under BNS, which of the following is true regarding attempt to murder?
A. No longer an offense
B. Punishable with fine only
C. Punishable with up to 10 years or life if injury is caused
D. Punishable only if death occurs
B. Punishable with fine only
C. Punishable with up to 10 years or life if injury is caused
D. Punishable only if death occurs
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Attempt to murder, when it results in hurt, is punishable with up to life imprisonment under the BNS.
Explanation: Attempt to murder, when it results in hurt, is punishable with up to life imprisonment under the BNS.
5. What is the punishment under BNS for a public servant who fabricates evidence?
A. 3 months imprisonment
B. Fine only
C. Imprisonment up to 7 years and fine
D. No specific punishment
B. Fine only
C. Imprisonment up to 7 years and fine
D. No specific punishment
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Fabrication of evidence by a public servant is a grave offense and attracts up to 7 years’ imprisonment under BNS.
Explanation: Fabrication of evidence by a public servant is a grave offense and attracts up to 7 years’ imprisonment under BNS.
6. Under BNS, ‘life imprisonment’ shall mean:
A. 10 years
B. Imprisonment till the completion of 14 years
C. Imprisonment for remainder of natural life unless remitted
D. 25 years
B. Imprisonment till the completion of 14 years
C. Imprisonment for remainder of natural life unless remitted
D. 25 years
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The BNS clarifies that life imprisonment means imprisonment for the convict’s natural life unless lawfully remitted.
Explanation: The BNS clarifies that life imprisonment means imprisonment for the convict’s natural life unless lawfully remitted.
7. Under BNS, repeat offenses of rape attract:
A. Life imprisonment or death penalty
B. Monetary compensation
C. Counseling
D. Community service
B. Monetary compensation
C. Counseling
D. Community service
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Repeat rape offenders are punishable with life imprisonment (till natural life) or the death penalty under BNS.
Explanation: Repeat rape offenders are punishable with life imprisonment (till natural life) or the death penalty under BNS.
9. The BNS introduces which of the following as a principle in determining punishment?
A. Vengeance against the offender
B. Economic background of the victim
C. Proportionality and reformative justice
D. Public opinion and media coverage
B. Economic background of the victim
C. Proportionality and reformative justice
D. Public opinion and media coverage
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: A key principle in BNS is proportionality of punishment, with a focus on reformative justice over retributive punishment, especially for first-time and minor offenders.
Explanation: A key principle in BNS is proportionality of punishment, with a focus on reformative justice over retributive punishment, especially for first-time and minor offenders.
10. Which of the following is now explicitly included as a form of ‘sexual harassment’ under BNS?
A. Casual compliments at workplace
B. Staring in public places
C. Making sexually coloured remarks
D. Taking photos in public
B. Staring in public places
C. Making sexually coloured remarks
D. Taking photos in public
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Making sexually coloured remarks is explicitly covered under the definition of sexual harassment in BNS, continuing and expanding protections from IPC Section 354A.
Explanation: Making sexually coloured remarks is explicitly covered under the definition of sexual harassment in BNS, continuing and expanding protections from IPC Section 354A.
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