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    Question

    What is the punishment for mischief by

    fire?
    A Life imprisonment Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Imprisonment for life or Imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years and fine. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Imprisonment for life or Imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years and fine. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Indian Penal Code S. 436.Mischief by fire or explosive substance with intent to      destroy etc.,  Whoever commits mischief by fire or any explosive substance, intending to cause, or         knowing it to be likely that he will thereby cause the destruction of any building which is       ordinarily used as a place of worship or as a human dwelling or as a place for the      custody of property, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment      of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable        to fine.

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