Multiple choice general knowledge

How many sections are there in Indian Penal Code?

  1. 450

  2. 511

  3. 673

  4. 397

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Penal Code contains 511 sections in total. Section 511 is significant as it deals with punishment for attempting to commit offenses punishable with imprisonment. The IPC, enacted in 1860, has remained the foundational criminal code in India with these 511 sections.