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Whoever shall have been habitually associated with any other person or others for the purpose of committing robbery or child stealing by means of or accompanied with qatl, is a________________?

Correct answer: C. Thug (as per section 326)

  • A. Dacoit (as per section 326)
  • B. Kidnaper (as section 326)
  • C. Thug (as per section 326)
  • D. None of these

Explanation

A person habitually associated with others for robbery or child stealing accompanied by qatl is called a thug under the relevant PPC provision. Dacoit refers to participation in dacoity, which is a different offence.

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