Explanation:

- Section 320(1) of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr. P.C.) deals with compounding offenses, including certain types of mischief.

- Mischief, under the Indian Penal Code (IPC), generally refers to causing wrongful loss or damage to property.

- Section 425 IPC defines "mischief" itself.

- Section 426 IPC deals with punishment for mischief.

- Section 427 IPC addresses mischief causing damage of fifty rupees or more.

- Sections 424, 423, and 428 IPC deal with different offenses unrelated to mischief.

Given the context and options:

- Option 2: 426, 427 (?? correct option). These sections are directly relevant to mischief involving loss to a private person.