Multiple choice

Directions: Read Assertion (A) and Reason (R) and with the help of the codes given below, find the correct explanation:

Assertion (A): The gist of conspiracy lies in forming the scheme between two or more persons to perform the overt act. Reason (R): The alleged agreement must provide circumstantial evidence about the participation by all to establish conspiracy.

  1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

  2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

  3. (A) is correct, but (R) is false.

  4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
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Explanation

Section 120-A of the IPC defines ‘conspiracy’ to mean that when two or more persons agree to do or cause to be involved in an illegal act. The alleged agreement must provide circumstantial evidence about the participation by all to establish conspiracy.

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