Directions: The following questions have two statements with connectors as alternatives. You must choose the one that will link both statements and make them grammatically and contextually accurate. A. Any person contravening this order shall be punished. B. Section 188 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and appropriate sections of the Epidemic Diseases Act and National Disaster Management Act. (i) Even (ii) With (iii) Under

### Concept & Logical Connectives The connector must logically bridge the action (punishment) with the legal basis or statutory authority (Section 188 of the IPC). ### Step-by-Step Solution - Analyze Statement A: It dictates that a person contravening an order will face punishment. - Analyze Statement B: It lists the specific legal statutes providing the authority for that punishment. - Evaluate Connectors: - (i) Even: Grammatically incorrect in this context. "Punished even Section 188" makes no sense. - (ii) With: "Punished with Section 188" is incorrect legal phrasing. One is punished *with* a fine or imprisonment, not *with* a section of law. - (iii) Under: "Punished under Section 188" is the standard, accurate legal phrasing used to indicate the authority of a specific law. - The correct combined sentence is: "Any person contravening this order shall be punished under Section 188 of the Indian Penal Code..." ### Exam Strategy & Shortcut For legal statements and statutory references, the preposition "under" is universally used (e.g., "charged under Section X"). Spotting this legal terminology instantly gives away the answer. ### Common Pitfall Choosing "with" by mistakenly equating the law itself with the instrument of punishment (like a fine or sentence). Always remember that laws provide the framework *under* which actions are taken. ### Final Answer Therefore, the correct answer is **Only (iii)**.