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How many kinds of punishment are provided in Section 53 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860?

Verified Answer
A. Six
B. Four
C. Five
D. Seven

Explanation:

Section 53 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, lists five kinds of punishments: First—Death; Secondly—Imprisonment for life; Fourthly—Imprisonment (Rigorous or Simple); Fifthly—Forfeiture of property; Sixthly—Fine. (The third category, 'Transportation for life', was omitted by Act 17 of 1949).