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Y' gives grave and sudden provocation to 'A'. 'A', on this provocation, fires a pistol at 'Y', neither intending nor knowing himself to be likely to kill 'Z', who is near him, but out of sight. 'A' kills 'Z'. 'A' is guilty of-

A. Murder

B. Culpable homicide

C. Attempt to murder

D. No offence as act falls under general-exceptions

Answer: Option B


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