Multiple choice

Assault can be caused by

  1. gestures

  2. preparations

  3. Both (1) and (2)

  4. Neither (1) nor (2)
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Section 351 of the Indian Penal Code states that whoever makes any gesture, or any preparation intending or knowing it to be likely that such gesture or prepa­ration will cause any person present to apprehend that he who makes that gesture or preparation is about to use criminal force on that person, is said to commit an assault. 

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