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A' promises to marry 'B' his student and induced her to cohabit with him. He has given her a false assurance of marriage and also fraudulently gone through certain ceremonies of marriage, making 'B' believe that she was a lawfully wedded wife of 'A'. Later 'A' refused to recognize her as his wife. What offence has been committed by 'A'?

A. Rape

B. Adultery

C. Outraging modesty of a woman

D. A' has committed no offence

Answer: Option A


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