Multiple choice

Surjit meets Gopi on high road, shows a pistol and demands Gopi’s purse. Gopi in consequence surrenders his purse. Here, Surjit has committed:

  1. Extortion

  2. Dacoity

  3. Theft

  4. Robbery
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Robbery (Section 390 IPC) is theft accompanied by fear of instant death or hurt. Surjit used a pistol to create fear and took Gopi's purse. Extortion involves threat to future injury, while dacoity requires five or more persons.

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