Question

Match the LIST-I with LIST-II
[h] LIST-I (Classification of Crime) & LIST-II (Example)
A. Crime against Body & I. Riots, Arson
B. Crime against Property & II. Theft, Burglary, Robbery, Dacoity
C. Crime against Public Order & III. Cheating, Counterfeiting
D. Economic Crimes & IV. Murder, its attempt, Culpable Homicide
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
• B. A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
• C. A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
• D. A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II

Hint:

Body crimes affect life, Property crimes affect ownership, Public Order crimes disturb society, and Economic crimes involve financial fraud.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept:

• Crimes are generally classified based on the nature of the harm caused and the primary target of the criminal act.
• The Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) use these categories to maintain statistical data and legal clarity.

Step 1: Identify Crimes against the Human Body
These are offenses where the physical person is the victim. Examples include murder, culpable homicide, kidnapping, and assault. Therefore, A matches with IV.

Step 2: Identify Crimes against Property
These offenses involve the illegal taking or damaging of material possessions belonging to others. Common examples are theft, burglary, extortion, robbery, and dacoity. Therefore, B matches with II.

Step 3: Identify Crimes against Public Order
These are crimes that disturb the peace and tranquility of society or challenge the authority of the state to maintain order. Rioting, unlawful assembly, and arson in the context of civil unrest are prime examples. Therefore, C matches with I.

Step 4: Identify Economic Crimes
These are financially motivated non-violent crimes committed for illegal monetary gain. They include white-collar crimes like cheating, counterfeiting of currency, and fraud. Therefore, D matches with III.

Step 5: Conclusion
The matching sequence A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III corresponds to option (A).