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    Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, what is the

    punishment for a person who abets the commission of an offense by the public or by more than ten persons?
    A Imprisonment for a term of not more than five years, and a fine Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, along with a fine Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Imprisonment for a term of not less than ten years, with a fine Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D A fine only, with no imprisonment Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Imprisonment for a term of up to ten years, with no fine Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

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    Explanation: Section 57 Abetting commission of offence by public or by more than ten persons: Whoever abets the commission of an offence by the public generally or by any number or class of persons exceeding ten, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years and with fine.

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