Pakistan Penal Code MCQs

1. : What is the maximum punishment for committing mischief under Section 426?

(A) Six months imprisonment

(B) Three months imprisonment

(C) One year imprisonment

(D) Two years imprisonment

2. : Under Section 426, mischief may be punished with:

(A) Imprisonment only

(B) Fine only

(C) Both imprisonment and fine

(D) Either imprisonment, fine, or both

3. : Under Section 427, mischief causing damage to the amount of ______ or more is punishable.

(A) Ten rupees

(B) Twenty rupees

(C) Fifty rupees

(D) One hundred rupees

4. : The maximum imprisonment for mischief causing damage of fifty rupees or more under Section 427 is:

(A) One year

(B) Two years

(C) Three years

(D) Five years

5. : Section 428 deals with mischief by:

(A) Causing damage to property

(B) Killing or maiming animals of the value of ten rupees or more

(C) Destroying irrigation systems

(D) Damaging public property

6. : What is the maximum punishment under Section 428 of the PPC?

(A) Three months imprisonment

(B) One year imprisonment

(C) Two years imprisonment

(D) Five years imprisonment

7. : Under Section 428, the value of the animal must be at least:

(A) 5 rupees

(B) 10 rupees

(C) 20 rupees

(D) 50 rupees

8. : Section 429 applies when mischief is caused to which type of animals?

(A) Birds

(B) Domestic pets only

(C) Cattle or animals valued at fifty rupees or more

(D) Wild animals only

9. : Which of the following animals are specifically mentioned in Section 429?

(A) Cat, dog, goat

(B) Elephant, camel, horse, mule, buffalo, bull, cow, ox

(C) Tiger, lion, deer

(D) Sheep, goat, donkey

10. : The maximum punishment under Section 429 is imprisonment up to:

(A) Two years

(B) Three years

(C) Five years

(D) Ten years

11. : Section 430 deals with mischief related to:

(A) Public roads

(B) Works of irrigation or diversion of water

(C) Railway property

(D) Electric installations

12. : Under Section 430, mischief includes acts that cause:

(A) Diminution of water supply

(B) Noise pollution

(C) Damage to machinery

(D) Theft of crops

13. : The maximum imprisonment under Section 430 is:

(A) Two years

(B) Three years

(C) Five years

(D) Seven years

14. : Under Section 430, mischief includes acts affecting water used for:

(A) Agriculture

(B) Human consumption

(C) Animals and manufacturing

(D) All of the above

15. : The term “either description” in these sections means:

(A) Either simple or rigorous imprisonment

(B) Either fine or imprisonment

(C) Either public or private offence

(D) Either criminal or civil offence

16. : Which section provides punishment for general mischief without specifying damage amount?

(A) 426

(B) 427

(C) 428

(D) 429

17. : Mischief causing damage worth fifty rupees or more falls under:

(A) Section 426

(B) Section 427

(C) Section 428

(D) Section 430

18. : Killing or poisoning an animal worth Rs. 9 would be punishable under:

(A) Section 426

(B) Section 427

(C) Section 428

(D) Section 429

19. : The word “mischief” in law generally refers to:

(A) An accident

(B) A negligent act

(C) An intentional act causing damage or loss

(D) A civil wrong

20. : Which of the following involves the heaviest punishment among Sections 426–430?

(A) Section 426

(B) Section 427

(C) Section 429

(D) Section 428

21. : Which section punishes wrongful diversion of water used for irrigation?

(A) Section 427

(B) Section 428

(C) Section 429

(D) Section 430

22. : Section 429 covers mischief against animals regardless of value if they are:

(A) Domestic pets

(B) Cattle such as cows, buffaloes, etc.

(C) Wild animals

(D) Poultry

23. : Under Section 430, the mischief must cause or be likely to cause:

(A) Loss of property

(B) Loss of life

(C) Diminution of water supply

(D) Air pollution

24. : Fine under Sections 426 to 430 may be imposed:

(A) Separately only

(B) Only if imprisonment is not given

(C) Along with or without imprisonment

(D) None of the above

25. : Mischief by killing a buffalo, regardless of its value, is punishable under:

(A) Section 426

(B) Section 427

(C) Section 428

(D) Section 429