Multiple choice

A finds a ring lying on a high road. By taking it, A commits

  1. no offence

  2. theft

  3. criminal misappropriation of property

  4. loot
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Option (1) is correct: A has committed no offence as only picking of something on the road is no offence. Option (2) is incorrect: Theft is dishonestly taking property from the possession of other without his consent. Option (3) is incorrect: Dishonest misappropriation and conversion of the property for one's own use is called criminal misappropriation of property. Option (4) is incorrect: Not an offence under the Indian Penal Code.

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