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In which of the following circumstances are there no reasonable grounds for putting the question to the witness?

A. A, a barrister, is told by a solicitor that an important witness is a dacoit. The barrister asks the question "Are you a dacoit?"

B. An advocate is informed by a person in court that an important witness is a dacoit. The informant on being questioned by the advocate gives satisfactory reasons for his statement. The advocate asks this question, "Are you a dacoit?"

C. A witness of whom nothing whatever is known is asked at random whether he is a dacoit

D. A witness of whom nothing whatever is known on being questioned as to his mode of life and means of living gives unsatisfactory answers. The witness is asked, "Are you a dacoit?"

Answer: Option C

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