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A shoots at a seven-month pregnant woman who survives but the child in her womb dies. For killing the child A can be prosecuted for which of the following offence:

A. Culpable homicide not amounting to murder under section 304 Part I of the Indian Penal Code

B. Murder under section 302 of the Indian Penal Code

C. Causing death of a quick unborn child under section 316 of the Indian Penal Code

D. Causing death by rash and negligent act under section 304A of the Indian Penal Code

Answer: Option C


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