B.A./B.COM. LL.B. (5 YEAR LAW / U.G. LAW) Panjab University Entrance Exam 2025 : MCQs and Answer Key

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Which of the following is an inchoate crime ?

A: Public nuisance
B: Criminal attempt
C: Unlawful assembly
D: Riot

The answer is: B

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Explanation

The correct answer is: (B) Criminal attempt.

Explanation:
An inchoate crime is an incomplete or preliminary offence, where a person takes steps toward committing a crime but the crime is not fully completed.

Common inchoate offences include:

  • Criminal attempt
  • Abetment
  • Criminal conspiracy

Why other options are incorrect:

  • (A) Public nuisance – It is a complete offence.
  • (C) Unlawful assembly – A substantive offence under criminal law.
  • (D) Riot – Also a complete offence, not inchoate.

In simple words:
An inchoate crime = a crime that has begun but is not completed, and criminal attempt fits this definition.

✅ Correct Option: (B) Criminal attempt