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1. The Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act was enacted primarily to give effect to which international agreement?
a. International Convention for the Suppression of the Traffic in Persons signed at London in 1945
b. International Convention signed at New York on 9 May 1950
c. Convention on Elimination of Discrimination Against Women signed in 1979
d. United Nations Charter signed in 1945
2. The Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956 was enacted in which year of the Republic of India?
a. Fifth Year
b. Sixth Year
c. Seventh Year
d. Eighth Year
3. The Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act received the assent and was enacted on:
a. 26 January 1956
b. 30 December 1956
c. 9 May 1950
d. 15 August 1957
4. The objective of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956 as stated in the preamble is:
a. Regulation of prostitution in India
b. Prevention of immoral traffic
c. Licensing of brothels
d. Rehabilitation of offenders
5. The Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956 was enacted by:
a. The President of India
b. The State Legislatures
c. The Parliament of India
d. The Supreme Court of India
6. The International Convention referred to in the preamble of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act was signed at:
a. Geneva
b. Paris
c. New York
d. London
7. The International Convention mentioned in the preamble was signed on:
a. 30 December 1956
b. 9 May 1950
c. 26 January 1950
d. 15 August 1947
8. The Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956 is numbered as which Act of 1956?
a. Act No. 52 of 1956
b. Act No. 84 of 1956
c. Act No. 104 of 1956
d. Act No. 120 of 1956
9. The enactment clause of the Act begins with the words:
a. “It is hereby declared”
b. “Be it enacted by Parliament”
c. “Whereas it is expedient”
d. “It is resolved by the Assembly”
10. The preamble of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act indicates that the legislation was enacted in pursuance of:
a. A directive of the Supreme Court
b. A resolution of the State Governments
c. An International Convention
d. A recommendation of the Law Commission
11. Section 1 of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956 provides for:
a. Definitions
b. Short title, extent and commencement
c. Powers of special police officers
d. Punishment for offences
12. The Act shall be called:
a. Immoral Traffic Control Act, 1956
b. Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956
c. Prostitution Prevention Act, 1956
d. Anti-Trafficking Act, 1956
13. According to Section 1(2), the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act extends to:
a. Whole of India except Union Territories
b. Whole of India except tribal areas
c. Whole of India
d. Only metropolitan cities notified by the Government
14. As per Section 1(3), which part of the Act comes into force immediately?
a. All provisions of the Act
b. Only provisions relating to offences
c. Only Section 1
d. Only provisions relating to punishment
15. The remaining provisions of the Act shall come into force on a date appointed by:
a. State Government
b. Central Government
c. Supreme Court of India
d. Parliament
16. The date of commencement of the remaining provisions is notified through:
a. Government Circular
b. Parliamentary Resolution
c. Notification in the Official Gazette
d. Press Information Bureau
17. Which authority is empowered to appoint the commencement date of the remaining provisions of the Act?
a. Parliament
b. Central Government
c. State Government
d. President of India
18. Section 1(3) specifically states that the remaining provisions shall come into force on a date appointed by notification in the:
a. Gazette of India
b. Official Gazette
c. Central Registry
d. National Law Journal
19. Which of the following statements is correct regarding the commencement of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956?
a. Entire Act came into force immediately.
b. Section 1 came into force immediately and the rest on a notified date.
c. Only penal provisions came into force immediately.
d. The Act came into force after approval of all State Governments.
20. The provision regarding the short title of the Act is contained in:
a. Section 1(1)
b. Section 1(2)
c. Section 1(3)
d. Section 2
21. In the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956, unless the context otherwise requires, the term “brothel” includes:
a. Only a house used for prostitution
b. Only a room used for prostitution
c. Any house, room, conveyance or place used for sexual exploitation or abuse for gain
d. Only a licensed establishment for prostitution
22. A place will be considered a “brothel” under the Act if it is used for sexual exploitation or abuse for:
a. Personal satisfaction only
b. Gain of another person or mutual gain of two or more prostitutes
c. Entertainment purposes
d. Cultural activities
23. Under Section 2(a), the definition of “brothel” includes which of the following?
a. Only entire buildings
b. Only commercial premises
c. Any portion of a house, room, conveyance or place
d. Only hotels and lodges
24. According to the Act, a “child” means a person who:
a. Has not completed the age of 14 years
b. Has not completed the age of 16 years
c. Has not completed the age of 18 years
d. Has not completed the age of 21 years
25. The definition of “child” under Section 2(aa) refers to a person who has not completed:
a. Sixteen years of age
b. Seventeen years of age
c. Eighteen years of age
d. Fifteen years of age
26. A “corrective institution” under the section 2(b) of Act refers to an institution:
a. Established for punishment of offenders only
b. Established or licensed under Section 21 for detention of persons in need of correction
c. Managed only by private organizations
d. Used only for convicted prisoners
27. A corrective institution may include:
a. Police lock-ups
b. Regular prisons
c. A shelter where undertrials may be kept under the Act
d. Juvenile homes only
28. The institution referred to as a corrective institution must be:
a. Recognised by local police
b. Established or licensed under Section 21 of the Act
c. Approved by State Legislature
d. Managed by a private trust
29. The term “magistrate” under section 2(c) of the Act means:
a. Any judicial officer in India
b. A magistrate specified in the Schedule competent to exercise powers under the relevant section
c. Only a District Magistrate
d. Only a Metropolitan Magistrate
30. The magistrate competent to exercise powers under this Act is specified in:
a. The First Schedule
b. The Second Column of the Schedule corresponding to the section
c. State Government Rules
d. Criminal Procedure Code
31. Under the section 2(ca) of Act, a “major” means a person who:
a. Has completed sixteen years of age
b. Has completed eighteen years of age
c. Has completed twenty-one years of age
d. Has completed twenty-five years of age
32. According to the section 2(cb) of the Act, a “minor” means a person who:
a. Has not completed sixteen years of age
b. Has completed sixteen years but not completed eighteen years
c. Has completed fourteen but not completed sixteen years
d. Has not completed eighteen years
33. Which of the following correctly describes the age classification under the Act?
a. Child: below 18 years
b. Minor: below 16 years
c. Minor: 16 years or above but below 18 years
d. Major: above 21 years
34. The expression “prescribed” under the Act means:
a. Prescribed by court order
b. Prescribed by rules made under the Act
c. Prescribed by the police authority
d. Prescribed by local municipal laws
35. In the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956, rules prescribing procedures or matters under the Act are made under:
a. Parliamentary resolutions
b. Rules made under the Act
c. Orders of the Supreme Court
d. State police manuals
36. Under the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956, “prostitution” means:
a. Any sexual act between consenting adults
b. Sexual exploitation or abuse of persons for commercial purpose
c. Living on the earnings of prostitution
d. Soliciting in public places
37. The expression “prostitute” under the Act is interpreted in relation to the definition of:
a. Brothel
b. Prostitution
c. Minor
d. Public place
38. A “protective home” under the Act means:
a. Any house providing shelter to women
b. An institution established or licensed under Section 21 for care and protection of persons
c. A police detention centre
d. A corrective institution
39. Which of the following institutions is not included within the meaning of a “protective home”?
a. Institution established under Section 21 for care and protection
b. Shelter where undertrials may be kept in pursuance of this Act
c. Institution providing rehabilitation to victims
d. Institution licensed under Section 21
40. A “protective home” under the Act excludes:
a. Institutions licensed under Section 21
b. Corrective institutions
c. Rehabilitation centres
d. Homes run by NGOs
41. A protective home must provide:
a. Police supervision only
b. Basic accommodation only
c. Technically qualified persons, equipment and other facilities where appropriate
d. Judicial officers for supervision
42. According to the Act, a “public place” means:
a. Only places owned by the Government
b. Any place intended for use by or accessible to the public
c. Only places used for commercial purposes
d. Only roads and streets
43. Which of the following is specifically included within the definition of “public place” under the Act?
a. Private residences
b. Government offices only
c. Public conveyance
d. Industrial premises
44. A “special police officer” under the Act is:
a. Any police officer on duty
b. A police officer appointed by or on behalf of the State Government for a specified area
c. A police officer appointed by the Central Government for national jurisdiction
d. A magistrate exercising police powers
45. A special police officer is appointed for the purpose of:
a. Criminal investigation under IPC
b. Maintaining general law and order
c. Discharging police duties within a specified area under this Act
d. Supervising prisons
46. The authority competent to appoint a special police officer under the Act is:
a. Central Government
b. State Government
c. High Court
d. District Magistrate
47. The term “trafficking police officer” refers to:
a. Any police officer dealing with trafficking cases
b. A police officer appointed by the Central Government under Section 13(4)
c. A police officer appointed by the State Government under Section 21
d. A police officer appointed by the District Magistrate
48. A trafficking police officer is appointed under:
a. Section 12 of the Act
b. Section 13(2) of the Act
c. Section 13(4) of the Act
d. Section 21 of the Act
49. Section 2A of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act originally dealt with:
a. Definitions relating to prostitution
b. Rule of construction regarding enactments not extending to Jammu and Kashmir
c. Appointment of Special Police Officers
d. Establishment of protective homes
50. Section 2A of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act was omitted by:
a. The Criminal Law Amendment Act, 2013
b. The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019
c. The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization (Adaptation of Central Laws) Order, 2020
d. The Constitution (Application to Jammu and Kashmir) Order, 2019
51. Section 2A was omitted through a notification bearing number:
a. S.O. 1023(E)
b. S.O. 1123(E)
c. S.O. 1323(E)
d. S.O. 1423(E)
52. The notification omitting Section 2A of the Act was issued on:
a. 5 August 2019
b. 31 October 2019
c. 18 March 2020
d. 26 January 2020
53. The omission of Section 2A of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act occurred after the:
a. Reorganisation of Andhra Pradesh
b. Reorganisation of Jammu and Kashmir
c. Creation of new Union Territories in the Northeast
d. Amendment to the Criminal Procedure Code
54. Section 3 of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act deals with:
a. Punishment for prostitution
b. Punishment for keeping a brothel or allowing premises to be used as a brothel
c. Punishment for trafficking
d. Punishment for soliciting in public places
55. Any person who keeps or manages a brothel shall be punishable on first conviction with rigorous imprisonment for:
a. Not less than six months but not more than two years
b. Not less than one year but not more than three years
c. Not less than two years but not more than five years
d. Not less than three years but not more than seven years
56. On the first conviction for keeping or managing a brothel, the fine may extend to:
a. ₹1,000
b. ₹2,000
c. ₹5,000
d. ₹10,000
57. For a second or subsequent conviction for keeping a brothel, the punishment includes rigorous imprisonment for:
a. Not less than one year but not more than three years
b. Not less than two years but not more than five years
c. Not less than three years but not more than seven years
d. Not less than five years but not more than ten years
58. The punishment under Section 3 also applies to a person who:
a. Only owns a brothel
b. Acts or assists in the keeping or management of a brothel
c. Lives near a brothel
d. Reports a brothel to authorities
59. Under Section 3(2), which of the following persons may be punished for allowing premises to be used as a brothel?
a. Tenant or occupier of premises
b. Owner or landlord of premises
c. Agent of the owner or landlord
d. All of the above
60. A tenant, lessee, occupier or person in charge of premises who knowingly allows it to be used as a brothel is punishable with imprisonment which may extend to:
a. One year
b. Two years
c. Three years
d. Five years
61. Under Section 3(2), the fine for first conviction for allowing premises to be used as a brothel may extend to:
a. ₹1,000
b. ₹2,000
c. ₹3,000
d. ₹5,000
62. If a person is convicted a second or subsequent time for allowing premises to be used as a brothel, the imprisonment may extend to:
a. Three years
b. Four years
c. Five years
d. Seven years
63. Under Section 3(2)(b), liability may arise if the owner or landlord:
a. Lets premises without knowledge of its use
b. Lets premises with knowledge that it will be used as a brothel
c. Lets premises only for commercial use
d. Allows premises for residence only
64. A landlord who knowingly lets premises to be used as a brothel may be punished because he:
a. Owns the property
b. Is wilfully a party to the use of premises as a brothel
c. Collects rent
d. Maintains the premises
65. Which of the following elements is essential for punishment under Section 3(2)(a)?
a. Premises must be government property
b. Knowledge that premises are used as a brothel
c. Presence of police complaint
d. Presence of a minor
66. Which of the following correctly distinguishes punishments under Section 3?
a. First conviction always leads to five years imprisonment
b. Second conviction leads to lighter punishment
c. Second or subsequent conviction carries higher imprisonment
d. Only fine is imposed on first conviction
67. Under Section 3, assisting in the management of a brothel is:
a. Not punishable
b. Punishable only with fine
c. Punishable in the same manner as keeping or managing a brothel
d. Punishable only after three convictions
68. Section 3(2A) of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act provides for:
a. Presumption regarding knowledge of use of premises as a brothel
b. Establishment of protective homes
c. Punishment for prostitution
d. Appointment of special police officers
69. Under Section 3(2A), the presumption that a person knowingly allowed premises to be used as a brothel operates:
a. Permanently without challenge
b. Until the contrary is proved
c. Only after conviction
d. Only after court order
70. The presumption under Section 3(2A) applies to persons mentioned in:
a. Section 3(1)
b. Section 3(2)(a) and 3(2)(b)
c. Section 4
d. Section 5
71. Under Section 3(2A), presumption of knowledge arises if a report is published in a newspaper stating that premises were used for prostitution as a result of:
a. Police investigation
b. Judicial inquiry
c. Search made under the Act
d. Complaint by neighbours
72. The newspaper referred to in Section 3(2A) must have:
a. National circulation
b. International circulation
c. Circulation in the area where the person resides
d. Circulation only in metropolitan cities
73. Presumption of knowledge under Section 3(2A) may also arise if:
a. A police officer verbally informs the person
b. A copy of the list of things found during the search is given to such person
c. A complaint is filed by a neighbour
d. A court order is issued
74. The list referred to in Section 3(2A)(b) contains:
a. Names of suspects
b. List of witnesses
c. List of all things found during the search
d. List of police officers involved
75. Section 3(3) begins with the phrase “Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law”, which means:
a. The provision overrides other laws
b. The provision follows other laws
c. The provision applies only with court approval
d. The provision applies only in special cases
76. Under Section 3(3), upon conviction for an offence under Section 3(2), any lease or agreement relating to the premises shall:
a. Continue with minor restrictions
b. Be suspended temporarily
c. Become void and inoperative
d. Be transferred to the State Government
77. The lease or agreement relating to premises used as a brothel becomes void from:
a. The date of police investigation
b. The date of filing the case
c. The date of conviction
d. The date of newspaper publication
78. Section 3(3) applies to leases or agreements under which premises are:
a. Owned by government
b. Leased, held, or occupied at the time of commission of the offence
c. Used for commercial activities
d. Registered with local authorities
79. Which persons referred to in Section 3(2) are affected by the lease becoming void under Section 3(3)?
a. Only tenants
b. Only landlords
c. Persons referred to in clause (a) or (b) of Section 3(2)
d. Only police officers
80. The legal effect of conviction under Section 3(2) regarding premises is that:
a. The premises are confiscated by police
b. The lease agreement automatically becomes void and inoperative
c. The tenant must pay double rent
d. The property is permanently sealed by the court
81. Section 4 of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act deals with:
a. Punishment for keeping a brothel
b. Punishment for living on the earnings of prostitution
c. Punishment for trafficking
d. Punishment for soliciting in public places
82. Under Section 4(1), punishment applies to any person who knowingly lives on the earnings of prostitution and is above the age of:
a. Sixteen years
b. Eighteen years
c. Twenty-one years
d. Twenty-five years
83. A person living wholly or partly on the earnings of prostitution of another person may be punished with imprisonment which may extend to:
a. One year
b. Two years
c. Five years
d. Seven years
84. The fine for the offence of living on the earnings of prostitution under Section 4(1) may extend to:
a. ₹500
b. ₹1,000
c. ₹2,000
d. ₹5,000
85. If the earnings relate to the prostitution of a child or minor, the punishment shall be imprisonment for:
a. Not less than five years but not more than seven years
b. Not less than seven years but not more than ten years
c. Not less than ten years but not more than fourteen years
d. Not less than three years but not more than seven years
86. Under Section 4(1), punishment may consist of:
a. Imprisonment only
b. Fine only
c. Both imprisonment and fine
d. Imprisonment or fine or both
87. The offence under Section 4(1) requires that the person must knowingly:
a. Own a brothel
b. Live on the earnings of prostitution of another person
c. Be present in a brothel
d. Assist a police officer
88. Under Section 4(2), presumption of living on the earnings of prostitution arises if a person above eighteen years is proved to be:
a. Living with or habitually in the company of a prostitute
b. Exercising control over the movements of a prostitute
c. Acting as a tout or pimp
d. All of the above
89. The presumption under Section 4(2) applies:
a. Absolutely without challenge
b. Only after conviction
c. Until the contrary is proved
d. Only when ordered by the Magistrate
90. A person who exercises control, direction or influence over the movements of a prostitute in order to aid or compel prostitution may be presumed to:
a. Own a brothel
b. Be trafficking persons
c. Be knowingly living on the earnings of prostitution
d. Be committing a public nuisance
91. Acting as a tout or pimp on behalf of a prostitute may lead to presumption that the person:
a. Is living on the earnings of prostitution
b. Is keeping a brothel
c. Is trafficking minors
d. Is guilty of kidnapping
92. Under Section 4(2)(a), presumption arises if a person over eighteen years:
a. Owns property with a prostitute
b. Lives with or habitually associates with a prostitute
c. Marries a prostitute
d. Employs a prostitute
93. Which of the following conditions may establish presumption under Section 4(2)(b)?
a. Providing accommodation to a prostitute
b. Exercising control or influence over the movements of a prostitute
c. Giving financial assistance to a prostitute
d. Reporting prostitution to police
94. Under Section 4, the stricter punishment (7–10 years imprisonment) applies when the earnings relate to prostitution of:
a. Any adult woman
b. A child or a minor
c. Any foreign national
d. Any person below twenty-one years
95. The presumption under Section 4(2) applies only to persons who are:
a. Below sixteen years
b. Above eighteen years
c. Below eighteen years
d. Above twenty-one years
96. Section 5 of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act deals with:
a. Punishment for keeping a brothel
b. Procuring, inducing or taking a person for the sake of prostitution
c. Detention in corrective institutions
d. Soliciting in public places
97. Procuring or attempting to procure a person for the purpose of prostitution is punishable under:
a. Section 3
b. Section 4
c. Section 5
d. Section 7
98. Under Section 5(1)(a), procuring a person for prostitution is punishable:
a. Only if the person consents
b. Only if the person does not consent
c. Whether with or without the consent of that person
d. Only if the person is a minor
99. Under Section 5(1)(b), inducing a person to go from any place with intent that he may become the inmate of a brothel is an offence when the intent is:
a. For employment
b. For prostitution
c. For marriage
d. For education
100. Taking or attempting to take a person from one place to another for the purpose of prostitution is punishable under:
a. Section 4
b. Section 5(1)(c)
c. Section 6
d. Section 7
101. Causing or inducing a person to carry on prostitution constitutes an offence under:
a. Section 5(1)(d)
b. Section 4(2)
c. Section 3(1)
d. Section 7(1)
102. The punishment for an offence under Section 5(1) generally includes rigorous imprisonment for:
a. Not less than one year but not more than five years
b. Not less than three years but not more than seven years
c. Not less than five years but not more than ten years
d. Not less than seven years but not more than fourteen years
103. The fine that may be imposed for an offence under Section 5(1) may extend to:
a. ₹1,000
b. ₹2,000
c. ₹5,000
d. ₹10,000
104. If the offence under Section 5(1) is committed against the will of the person, the imprisonment may extend to:
a. Ten years
b. Twelve years
c. Fourteen years
d. Life imprisonment
105. If the person in respect of whom the offence is committed is a child, the punishment may extend to:
a. Ten years imprisonment
b. Fourteen years imprisonment
c. Life imprisonment
d. Twenty years imprisonment
106. Where the victim is a child, the minimum punishment under Section 5 shall be:
a. Three years
b. Five years
c. Seven years
d. Ten years
107. If the person concerned is a minor, the punishment under Section 5 shall be:
a. Not less than five years but not more than ten years
b. Not less than seven years but not more than fourteen years
c. Not less than three years but not more than seven years
d. Not less than ten years but not more than life imprisonment
108. The offence under Section 5 includes which of the following acts?
1. Procuring a person for prostitution
2. Inducing a person to frequent a brothel
3. Taking a person from one place to another for prostitution
4. Causing a person to carry on prostitution
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 1, 2 and 3 only
c. 2, 3 and 4 only
d. 1, 2, 3 and 4
109. Under Section 5, which of the following is not necessary to establish the offence of procuring a person for prostitution?
a. Movement of the person
b. Consent of the person
c. Intent related to prostitution
d. Act of procuring or inducing
110. Section 5 primarily targets persons who:
a. Own brothels
b. Live on earnings of prostitution
c. Procure, induce, or transport persons for prostitution
d. Solicit prostitution in public places
111. Section 5(3) of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act deals with:
a. Punishment for prostitution
b. Jurisdiction for trial of offences under Section 5
c. Powers of special police officers
d. Establishment of protective homes
112. An offence under Section 5 may be tried in the place from which a person is:
a. Arrested only
b. Procured, induced to go, or taken
c. Employed
d. Rehabilitated
113. Under Section 5(3), the offence may also be tried at the place:
a. Where the accused resides
b. Where the person was born
c. To which the person has gone as a result of inducement
d. Where the police station is located
114. According to Section 5(3), jurisdiction for trial exists in:
a. Only the place where the offence originated
b. Only the place where the victim was found
c. Both the place from which the person was taken and the place to which he was taken
d. Only the place where the accused was arrested
115. If a person is induced to go to another place for prostitution, the offence may be tried:
a. Only in the destination place
b. Only in the originating place
c. Either in the originating place or the destination place
d. Only in the capital of the State
116. Under Section 5(3), even an attempt to procure or take a person for prostitution may be tried in:
a. The place where the attempt was made
b. Only the place where the victim resides
c. Only the place where the accused resides
d. Only the place where police headquarters is located
117. If a person is caused to be taken from one place to another for prostitution, the offence may be tried in:
a. Only the place of arrest
b. Either the place from which the person was taken or the place to which he was taken
c. Only the place where the accused lives
d. Only the place where the case was registered
118. The rule under Section 5(3) primarily concerns:
a. Punishment severity
b. Age of victims
c. Territorial jurisdiction for trial
d. Evidence requirements
119. Which of the following places cannot be a valid place of trial under Section 5(3)?
a. Place from which the person was procured
b. Place to which the person was taken
c. Place where attempt to procure was made
d. Place where the accused studied in childhood
120. Section 5(3) ensures that offences relating to procuring persons for prostitution can be tried:
a. Only in metropolitan courts
b. In multiple jurisdictions connected with the offence
c. Only in the High Court
d. Only where the police complaint was filed
121. Section 6 of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act deals with:
a. Procuring persons for prostitution
b. Detaining a person in premises where prostitution is carried on
c. Soliciting in public places
d. Living on the earnings of prostitution
122. Under Section 6(1), detaining a person in a brothel is punishable:
a. Only if the person does not consent
b. Whether with or without the consent of the person
c. Only if the person is a minor
d. Only if force is used
123. A person commits an offence under Section 6(1) if he detains another person:
a. Only in a brothel
b. Only in a hotel
c. In a brothel or any premises with intent of sexual intercourse with a non-spouse
d. Only in public places
12. The intent required under Section 6(1)(b) relates to sexual intercourse with:
a. Any person
b. A spouse
c. A person who is not the spouse
d. Only a minor
125. The minimum punishment under Section 6(1) is imprisonment for:
a. Three years
b. Five years
c. Seven years
d. Ten years
126. The maximum punishment under Section 6(1) may extend to:
a. Ten years only
b. Life imprisonment
c. Fourteen years only
d. Twenty years
127. The court may impose imprisonment for less than seven years under Section 6(1) if:
a. The accused is a first offender
b. Adequate and special reasons are mentioned in the judgment
c. The victim withdraws the complaint
d. The accused pays compensation
128. In addition to imprisonment under Section 6(1), the offender shall also be liable to:
a. Confiscation of property only
b. Fine
c. Community service
d. Police supervision
129. Under Section 6(2), if a person is found with a child in a brothel, it shall be presumed that he:
a. Is visiting the brothel lawfully
b. Has committed an offence under Section 6(1)
c. Is a police informant
d. Is conducting a lawful search
130. The presumption under Section 6(2) operates:
a. Absolutely without challenge
b. Only after conviction
c. Unless the contrary is proved
d. Only after medical examination
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