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What is the age of child for committing offence of kidnapping or abducting a child to steal from its person ?

A: Under the age of 7 years

B: Under the age of 10 years

C: Under the age of 12 years

D: None of the above

The answer is: B

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Explanation

The age of a child for committing the offence of kidnapping or abducting a child to steal from its person is (B) Under the age of 10 years.

According to Section 369 of the Indian Penal Code, whoever kidnaps or abducts any child under the age of ten years with the intention of taking dishonestly any movable property from the person of such child, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine