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Punishment for offence of rioting is____________________?

Correct answer: B. Two years

  • A. One year
  • B. Two years
  • C. Three years
  • D. None of these

Explanation

Under section 147 PPC, rioting is punishable with imprisonment of either description for a term that may extend to two years, or with fine, or both. Two years is the maximum term, not an automatic sentence in every case.

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