Match the following sections of the defamation Slander and Libel Act with their meanings.
| List-I (Sections) | List-II (Meaning) |
| a. Section 499 | 1. Sale of printed or engraved substance containing defamatory matter |
| b. Section 500 | 2. Printing or engraving matter known to be defamatory |
| c. Section 501 | 3. Punishment for defamation |
| d. Section 502 | 4. An act of defamation causing harm to one's reputation |
A. a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
B. a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
C. a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3
D. a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2
Answer: Option B
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