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A, armed with a sword, is at a great distance from B. A threatened to kill B. B shot at A, and killed him.

A. B could plead private defence, as he has a reasonable apprehension of being attacked by A's sword

B. B could not plead private defence, as it cannot be said that he has a present and reasonable apprehension of being attacked by A

C. B could not plead private defence, as such a right is available only when one is being attacked by another

D. None of the above

Answer: Option B

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