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Whoever commits criminal breach of trust shall be punished with imprisonment of ____________________?

Correct answer: A. Seven years as provided in section 406 P.P.C.

  • A. Seven years as provided in section 406 P.P.C.
  • B. Five years as provided in section 406 P.P.C.
  • C. Three years as provided in section 406 P.P.C.
  • D. None of these

Explanation

Section 406 PPC punishes criminal breach of trust with imprisonment that may extend to seven years, or fine, or both. The relevant statutory maximum is therefore seven years, not three or five.

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