Q. Consider the following statements on IPC Sections:
  1. Section 153B deals with ‘imputations, assertions prejudicial to national-integration’. 
  2. Section 153A deals with the offence of promoting enmity between different groups only on the basis of religion.
  3. Section 505 deals with statements conducing to public mischief.
  4. Section 124A deals with sedition.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Answer: Only 1, 3 & 4
Notes: Sections 153B, 153A, 505, and 124A of the Indian Penal Code address serious offenses. Section 153B pertains to imputation prejudicial to national integration; Section 153A addresses promoting enmity among groups based on religion, race, or other factors; Section 505 involves statements leading to public mischief; and Section 124A covers sedition. All these offenses are cognizable, non-bailable, and non-compoundable.