Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer by using the code given below List-I (Definition) (a) Government (b) Oath (c) Man (d) A Will List-II (Section of I.P.C.) (i) 51 (ii) 31 (iii) 10 (iv) 17
Explanation:
To correctly match the definitions in List-I with their corresponding sections in the Indian Penal Code (IPC) from List-II, we need to refer to the specific definitions provided in the IPC: 1. **(a) Government:** The term 'Government' is defined in **Section 17** of the IPC. Section 17 states: 'The word 'Government' denotes the Central Government or the Government of a State.' Therefore, (a) matches with (iv) Section 17. 2. **(b) Oath:** The term 'Oath' is defined in **Section 51** of the IPC. Section 51 states: 'The word 'Oath' includes a solemn affirmation substituted by law for an oath, and any declaration required or authorized by law to be made before a public servant, or to be used for the purpose of proof in a Court of Justice, or before any other person or authority.' Therefore, (b) matches with (i) Section 51. 3. **(c) Man:** The term 'Man' is defined in **Section 10** of the IPC. Section 10 states: 'The word 'Man' denotes a male human being of any age: the word 'Woman' denotes a female human being of any age.' Therefore, (c) matches with (iii) Section 10. 4. **(d) A Will:** The term 'A Will' is defined in **Section 31** of the IPC. Section 31 states: 'The word 'A Will' denotes any testamentary document.' Therefore, (d) matches with (ii) Section 31. Combining these matches, we get the sequence: (a)-(iv), (b)-(i), (c)-(iii), (d)-(ii). Now, let's evaluate the given options: Option (0) (a)-(iv), (b)-(i), (c)-(iii), (d)-(ii): This option perfectly matches our derived sequence, making it the correct answer. Each definition is correctly paired with its corresponding section number from the IPC, demonstrating a precise understanding of the statutory definitions. Option (1) (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iv): This option incorrectly pairs 'Government' with Section 31 (A Will), 'Oath' with Section 10 (Man), 'Man' with Section 51 (Oath), and 'A Will' with Section 17 (Government). All these pairings are erroneous as they misattribute the definitions to the wrong sections. Option (2) (a)-(i), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(ii): This option incorrectly pairs 'Government' with Section 51 (Oath) and 'Man' with Section 17 (Government). While 'A Will' is correctly paired with Section 31, and 'Oath' with Section 10 is also incorrect, the overall combination is flawed due to multiple mismatches. Option (3) (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i): This option incorrectly pairs 'Oath' with Section 10 (Man), 'Man' with Section 31 (A Will), and 'A Will' with Section 51 (Oath). Although 'Government' is correctly paired with Section 17, the other three pairings are incorrect, making this option invalid.