The offence of cheating by personation is _________.

Correct option is B

The correct option is  (b) Cognisable and bailable. 
Explanation
· The offence of  cheating by personation, as defined under  Section 419 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), is classified as a  cognizable and  bailable offence.
· A  cognizable offence means that the police can arrest the accused without a warrant and initiate an investigation without a court order.
· A  bailable offence means that the accused has a right to be released on bail, either from police custody or by order of the court, without having to demonstrate special circumstances.
· The punishment for this offence under the IPC can extend to three years imprisonment, or a fine, or both. 
· Additional Knowledge: (a) Non cognisable and non bailable: This is incorrect because the offence is classified as cognizable and bailable, not non-cognizable and non-bailable.
· (c) Cognisable and non bailable: This is incorrect because while the offence is cognizable, it is classified as bailable, not non-bailable. Non-bailable offences generally involve more serious crimes with punishments exceeding three years.
· (d) Non cognisable and bailable: This is incorrect because the offence is cognizable, not non-cognizable. 
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