Question

An agreement between two or more persons to commit a crime amounts to __________.

• A. preparation
• B. attempt
• C. conspiracy
• D. assault

Hint:

The key ingredient of a criminal conspiracy is the "agreement." If you see the word 'agreement' in the context of planning a crime, the answer is always conspiracy.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understand the stages of a crime. A crime typically progresses through stages: Intention → Preparation → Attempt→ Commission.

Step 2: Define the options in the context of criminal law.
Preparation: Devising or arranging the means necessary for the commission of a crime (e.g., buying a weapon). Preparation itself is usually not a crime.
Attempt: An act done with the intent to commit a crime, which forms part of a series of acts that would constitute its actual commission if not interrupted. An attempt is a crime.
Assault: An act that causes another person to apprehend immediate and unlawful personal violence.
Conspiracy: This is a special type of crime defined by an agreement. Under Section 120A of the Indian Penal Code, a criminal conspiracy is an agreement between two or more persons to do an illegal act. The crime is the agreement itself, even before any further action is taken.

Step 3: Match the definition to the term. The question's key phrase is "an agreement between two or more persons to commit a crime." This perfectly matches the legal definition of a conspiracy.