Sexual Offences and Abortion Practice Questions

Q: Which group is most commonly exploited in instances of pederasty?

Minors. ***Minors*** - Pederasty specifically refers to sexual acts or relationships between an **adult male** and a **male minor**. - This term is historically and legally associated with the exploitation of **young males**. *Older individuals* - This group is typically **not the target** of pederasty, which focuses on the exploitation of minors. - While elder abuse can occur, it's a distinct issue from the specific definition of pederasty. *Adult individuals* - The definition of pederasty inherently involves a **minor** being exploited, not another adult. - Consensual sexual relationships between adults do not fall under the definition of pederasty. *Non-binary individuals* - While non-binary individuals can be victims of sexual exploitation, the term pederasty specifically denotes the exploitation of **male minors**. - The focus of pederasty is on age and sex, specifically a male adult exploiting a male minor.

Q: Statutory rape is defined as:

Rape of a minor below 18 years. ***Correct: Rape of a minor below 18 years*** - **Statutory rape** refers to sexual intercourse with a person below the **age of consent (18 years in India)**, regardless of whether consent was given - Under the **POCSO Act 2012**, any sexual activity with a child (person below 18 years) is considered an offense - The term "statutory" indicates that the offense is defined by **statute/law**, and consent is irrelevant due to the victim's age - **Age of consent in India is 18 years** as per IPC Section 375 and POCSO Act *Incorrect: Rape of another person's wife* - This does not relate to statutory rape - This would be considered regular rape under IPC Section 375 *Incorrect: Rape occurring in police custody* - This is **custodial rape**, a specific category under IPC Section 376 - It relates to abuse of authority, not age-based consent issues *Incorrect: Rape of an insane woman* - This involves lack of consent due to mental incapacity - Not statutory rape, though it is rape under IPC Section 375 (woman unable to give valid consent)

Q: Custodial rape is punished under which section of the Indian Penal Code?

376C IPC. ***376C IPC*** - **Section 376C** of the Indian Penal Code specifically deals with **custodial rape**, which is sexual assault committed by a person in a position of authority or in custody of the victim. - This section was introduced to address instances where individuals, such as public servants, police officers, jail superintendents, or hospital staff, exploit their position to commit sexual offenses. - The term "custody" includes situations where the victim is in the care, control, or under the authority of the perpetrator. *377 IPC* - **Section 377 IPC** deals with **unnatural offenses**, which refers to carnal intercourse against the order of nature with any man, woman, or animal. - This section addresses specific types of sexual acts, not the context of authority or custody. *354C IPC* - **Section 354C IPC** pertains to **voyeurism**, which involves observing or capturing the image of a woman engaging in a private act where she would expect not to be observed. - This section focuses on the act of violating privacy through observation, distinct from sexual assault in custody. *376D IPC* - **Section 376D IPC** covers **gang rape**, which involves sexual assault committed by one or more persons in a group acting in furtherance of their common intention. - While it deals with sexual assault, its focus is on the number of perpetrators rather than the specific context of institutional authority or custody.

Question 1

In which context is the lateral traction test primarily utilized?

Accepted Answer

Individuals with a history of anal intercourse who are passive

Answer

Individuals with a history of sexual offenses involving animals

Answer

Individuals with a history of anal intercourse

Answer

Individuals with a history of sexual offenses against minors

Question 2

Which of the following is true regarding superfecundation?

Accepted Answer

The fertilization of two ova from the same cycle by sperm from separate acts of intercourse

Answer

Can only occur through in vitro fertilization techniques

Answer

Occurs only in bipartite uterus

Answer

Results in twins with different fathers having identical genetic makeup

Question 3

Which group is most commonly exploited in instances of pederasty?

Accepted Answer

Minors

Answer

Older individuals

Answer

Adult individuals

Answer

Non-binary individuals

Question 4

Statutory rape is defined as:

Accepted Answer

Rape of a minor below 18 years

Answer

Rape of another person's wife

Answer

Rape occurring in police custody

Answer

Rape of an insane woman

Question 5

Custodial rape is punished under which section of the Indian Penal Code?

Accepted Answer

376C IPC

Answer

354C IPC

Answer

376D IPC

Answer

377 IPC

Sexual Offences and Abortion — MCQs

Sexual Offences and Abortion — MCQs

On this page

Practice by Chapter

Want unlimited practice?