If an accused takes the plea of his case being covered under any of the "General Exceptions" provided under Chapter IV, Indian Penal Code, the burden of proof in that case lies-
A. Entirely on the prosecution
B. Entirely on the accused
C. On the accused and he has to discharge that burden beyond all reasonable doubt
D. On the accused and he has to discharge the burden on a preponderance of probabilities
Answer: Option D

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