Multiple choice

If the offence is punishable with fine only, then the imprisonment which the court imposes in default of payment of the fine shall be

  1. only simple

  2. only rigorous

  3. either simple or rigorous

  4. None of these

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Option (1) is correct: Under Section 67 of the Indian Penal Code, if the offence is punishable with fine only, then the imprisonment which the court imposes in default of payment of the fine shall be simple.