Match the sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 with the offences they…
Section 3 defines penetrative sexual assault and section 5 defines its aggravated form. Section 7 defines sexual assault and section 9 defines aggravated sexual assault. The…
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Match the sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 with the offences they define.
| List I: Section | List II: Offence |
|---|---|
| A. Section 5 | i. Aggravated sexual assault |
| B. Section 9 | ii. Sexual assault |
| C. Section 3 | iii. Aggravated penetrative sexual assault |
| D. Section 7 | iv. Penetrative sexual assault |
Answer and explanation
Correct answer A
Section 3 defines penetrative sexual assault and section 5 defines its aggravated form. Section 7 defines sexual assault and section 9 defines aggravated sexual assault. The resulting match is A–iii, B–i, C–iv, D–ii.
Option feedback
Option A
The mapping gives the aggravated penetrative, aggravated non-penetrative, basic penetrative and basic non-penetrative forms in the order of sections 5, 9, 3 and 7.
Option B
The mapping reverses the basic and aggravated provisions within both kinds of assault.
Option C
The mapping confuses penetration and aggravation throughout. Sections 5 and 3 are the penetrative provisions, while sections 9 and 7 are the non-penetrative provisions.
Option D
The mapping assigns section 5 the basic non-penetrative offence and section 9 the aggravated penetrative offence. Section 3 defines penetrative sexual assault, and section 7 defines non-penetrative sexual assault.
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