Multiple choice

Directions: For the Assertions (A) and Reasons (R) below, choose the correct alternative from the following: Assertion (A): A person is not guilty of dacoity unless he has committed, attempted to commit or aided in committing robbery. Reason (R): When two persons conjointly commit robbery, then every person so committing robbery is said to commit dacoity.

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

  2. Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.

  3. A is true, but R is false.

  4. A is false, but R is false.

  5. Both A and R are false.

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Assertion is correct with regard to provisions of dacoity provided under criminal law. Dacoity is always committed by five or more persons.