5441. For the application of Section 34, there must be at least:
A. Two persons
B. More than two persons
C. Five persons
D. None of the above
✅ The correct answer is option A.
UPSC
5442. Under Section 34:
A. Physical presence is necessary
B. Physical presence is not necessary at all
C. Physical presence is necessary for participation but not in all cases
D. All of these.
✅ The correct answer is option C.
5443. When a criminal act is done by several persons is furtherance of common intention of all:
A. Each of such person is liable for that act
B. Each of such person is liable for that act in the same manner as if it were done by him alone
C. Each of such person is liable according to their guilt
D. None is incorrect.
✅ The correct answer is option B.
5444. Common intention under Section 34 implies:
A. Similar intention
B. Pre-arranged planning (privity of mind)
C. Presence of common knowledge
D. All of these.
✅ The correct answer is option A.
5445. To establish section 34 of IPC
A. Common intention be proved but not over act be proved
B. Common intention and overt act both be proved
C. Common intention need not be proved but overt act be proved.
D. None.
✅ The correct answer is option A.
5446. The difference between Section 34 and Section 149 of Indian Penal Code:
A. That whereas in Section 34 there must at least be five persons, Section 149 requires only two persons
B. That Section 149 is only a rule of evidence whereas Section 34 creates a specific offence and provides for its punishment.
C. That Section 34 requires active participation in action whereas Section 149 requires mere passive membership of the unlawful assembly
D. That Section 34 need not be joined with the principle offence, whereas Section 149 must be combined with the principle offence.
✅ The correct answer is option C.
5447. Section 34 of IPC:
A. Creates a substantive offence
B. Is a rule of evidence
C. Both (a) and (b)
D. Neither (a) nor (b).
✅ The correct answer is option B.
5448. Section 34 of I.P.C. provides for liability based on common intention. Consider the following situations: 1. The weapon used in the offence was found in A’s house. 2. A has procured the weapon of offence voluntarily to aid the criminal gang. 3. A was compelled under threat to his life to procure the weapon of offence. 4. The weapon was supplied on receipt of value of the weapon (sale). Which of the situation given above reflect (s) the correct ingredients with regard of Section 34?
A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 3
C. 2 only
D. 4 only.
✅ The correct answer is option C.
5449. Which one of the following statements regarding Section 34 and 149 of the Indian Penal Code is correct?
A. Common intention and common object are the same
B. Both are distinct offences in themselves.
C. Section 34 enunciates a mere principle of liability and creates no offence while Section 149 creates a specific offence.
D. Section 34 and 149 are mutually helping Sections
✅ The correct answer is option C.
5450. To constitute an offence of criminal conspiracy, what is the necessary condition to be proved?
A. There must be a prior meeting of two or more persons.
B. There must be an agreement of two or more persons to do an illegal act or to do a legal act by illegal means.
C. A person does an illegal act with the help of two or more persons.
D. Two or more persons commit a crime on a sudden provocation with guilty mind.
✅ The correct answer is option B.