The 'Indian Penal Code' (IPC) was drafted by which body? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Indian Penal Code' (IPC) was drafted by which body?
A. Second Law Commission
B. Constituent Assembly
C. Third Law Commission
D. First Law Commission
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The First Law Commission, chaired by Lord Macaulay, drafted the Indian Penal Code in 1837, which was enacted in 1860.

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Question #1
The Simon Commission, which arrived in India in 1928, was boycotted because:
A. It was appointed by the Indian National Congress
B. It proposed partition of India
C. It had no Indian members
D. It was headed by a Muslim

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Simon Commission (1928) was boycotted because it had no Indian members, prompting the famous slogan 'Simon Go Back'. It was sent to review the Government of India Act, 1919.

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Question #2
The 'Ring Fence Policy' was followed by which Governor-General?
A. Lord Hastings
B. Lord Wellesley
C. Lord Cornwallis
D. Warren Hastings

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Warren Hastings adopted the 'Ring Fence Policy' to create buffer zones around the Company's territories to protect them from external invasions, often by forming alliances with neighbouring states.

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Question #3
The 'Radcliffe Line' was drawn by a British lawyer. He completed his task by?
A. 15 August 1947
B. 12 August 1947
C. 3 June 1947
D. 17 August 1947

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Radcliffe completed the demarcation on 12 August 1947, but it was announced on 17 August.

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