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In the light of the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013 which of the following statement(s) is/are incorrect?

A. The word "rape" in section 375 of Indian Penal Code, 1860 has been replaced with "sexual assault"

B. Rape is now a gender-neutral offence

C. The Amendment has fixed the age for consensual sex as 16 years

D. All the above

Answer: Option D


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