Multiple choice

If the offence be punishable with fine only and the accused has been awarded with fifty rupees fine, then the period of imprisonment in default shall not exceed

  1. one month

  2. two months

  3. three months

  4. four months

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Option (2) is correct: Under Section 67 of the Indian Penal Code, if the offence is punishable with fine only, then the term for which the court directs the offender to be imprisoned, in default of payment of fine, shall not exceed two months when the amount of the fine shall not exceed fifty rupees.