Question

Adulteration of food or drink is a punishable offence

• A. Under Section 274-276 of IPC
• B. Under Section 277-278 of IPC
• C. Under section 272-273 of IPC
• D. None of the above

Hint:

The IPC criminalizes the adulteration of food and drink under Sections 272-273.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding the Law on Adulteration.
Under Sections 272 and 273 of the Indian Penal Code, the adulteration of food or drink is a criminal offence. Section 272 deals with the adulteration of food and drink for sale, while Section 273 punishes the sale of adulterated food.

Step 2: Explanation of Other Options.
- (a) and (b) Sections 274-276 and 277-278 deal with other offences related to the adulteration of drugs and misbranding, not food and drink.

Step 3: Conclusion.
Adulteration of food or drink is covered under Sections 272-273 of the IPC.