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A' is carried off by a tiger. 'Z' fires at the tiger in good faith intending to rescue 'A', knowing it to be likely that the shot may kill 'A'. The shot fired by 'Z' gives 'A' a mortal wound. 'Z' has committed

A. No offence

B. Culpable homicide not amounting to murder

C. Offence of causing death by negligence

D. Murder

Answer: Option A


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