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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the options. P: Those who say death should be the punishment in some cases, agree that is to be in special cases alone, the most heinous and gravest of crimes Q: They feel that it is only fear of severe punishment that will deter the criminal and reduce the occurrence of heinous crimes. R: The advocates and the abolitionists of capital punishment have their own arguments in support of their stand. S: The most prominent argument put forth by them regarding the death penalty is that of deterrence.
According to the Indian Penal Code, which of the following conclusions would be correct? 1. A hits Z fifty times with a stick. If the punishment for a strike is 1 year, then A will be punished with 50 years of imprisonment. 2. When A is hitting Z, Y intervenes and A deliberately kills Y as well. A is liable to one punishment for voluntarily causing hurt to Z and another punishment for killing Y.
The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the mostlogical order of sentences from among the options. P: Those who say death should be the punishment in some cases, agree that it is to be in special cases alone, the most heinous and gravest of crimes.
Q: They feel that it is only fear of severe punishment that will deter the criminal and reduce the occurrence of heinous crimes.
R: The advocates and the abolitionists of capital punishment have their own arguments in support of their stand.
S: The most prominent argument put forth by the advocates of the death penalty is that of deterrence.
Punishment for transgressions of the law ceases to have a ____effect if the punishment is frequently___
In the given question a statement is given followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the argument(s) is/are stronger and choose the correct option accordingly. Statement: The death penalty should be abolished. Arguments : I. No, it should not be abolished. This punishment eliminates the possibility of an offender getting away with the consequences of his actions. II. Yes, it should be abolished. Punishment eliminates the possibility of rehabilitation opportunity for a person who is not a habitual offender.
Consider the following statements with reference to Pardoning power of Governor: 1. He can pardon, reprieve, respite, remit, suspend or commute the punishment or sentence of any person convicted of any offence against state law. 2. If a state law prescribes for a death sentence, he can pardon a death sentence. 3. He can grant pardon, reprieve, respite, suspension, remission or commutation in respect to punishment or sentence by a court-martial. Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?
Given below is a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the assumptions is/are implicit in the statement. Statement: The Jailor assured the prisoners that they will be released after their punishment. Assumption I : Prisoners are afraid that they may not be released at all. Assumption II : Prisoners are afraid that they may not be released after their punishment.
In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between ‘strong’ arguments and ‘weak’ arguments. ‘Strong’ arguments are those, which are both important and directly related to the question. ‘Weak’ arguments are those, which are of minor importance and also may not be directly related to the question or may be related to a trivial aspect of the question. The question below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments a ‘strong’ argument is and which a ‘weak’ argument is. Statement: Is capital punishment for heinous crime against women justified?  Argument: I: Yes, this harsh punishment will decrease the crimes against women in the society. II: No, the fear of death is not the solution for such heinous crimes.
In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between ‘strong’ arguments and ‘weak’ arguments. ‘Strong’ arguments are those, which are both important and directly related to the question. ‘Weak’ arguments are those, which are of minor importance and also may not be directly related to the question or may be related to a trivial aspect of the question. The questions below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments a ‘strong’ argument is and which a ‘weak’ argument is. Statement: Should capital punishment be removed? Arguments: I. Yes. No person has the right to take someone else’s life. II. No. There are some gruesome cases and capital punishment should be given in these rarest of rare cases.  
The punishment for theft differed from Varna to Varna. Who among the following was given the highest punishment?