Q.47
IPC & Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) Medium Knowledge-Based

Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A):The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, prescribes the death penalty for certain forms of gang rape.Reason (R):The purpose of this provision is to make all sexual offences non-bailable.In the context of the above assertion and reason, which one of the following is correct?

A and the other labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A):The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, prescribes the death penalty for certain forms of gang rape.Reason (R):The purpose of this provision is to make all sexual offences non-bailable.In the context of the above assertion and reason, which one of the following is correct? (A) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
(A) is true, but (R) is false Answer
D (A) is false, but (R) is true
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The assertion about BNS provisions is true. However, the reason provided may state an incorrect justification — perhaps citing a wrong section or wrong rationale. When the assertion is true but the stated reason is false (incorrect legal basis), the answer is (C) — A true, R false.

At a Glance
Subject IPC & Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS)
Difficulty Medium
Answer (C) Knowledge-Based
Paper AIBE XX — November 2025
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