Which offence is described as possession with intent to endanger life?

• A. Possession with intent to endanger life
• B. Possession without intent to endanger life
• C. Carrying a weapon in public
• D. Importing a weapon

Answer: (A)

The main idea being tested is the distinction between simply possessing a weapon and possessing a weapon with a specific harmful intent. For this offense, two elements must be proven: the person had a weapon in their possession, and they intended to endanger life with it. The combination of having the weapon (the act) and the intent to threaten or cause serious harm (the mental state) makes it the higher-grade offence described as possession with intent to endanger life.

This is why it’s the best choice: it directly reflects the described scenario—possession paired with a clear aim to endanger life. If someone merely possesses a weapon without that intent, or carries a weapon in public without the requisite intent, other offences or situations may apply, and importing a weapon would be a different offence focused on the act of bringing the weapon into the country rather than the dangerous intent while in possession.