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Whoever being bound by oath to state truth makes false statement he shall be pubished with________________?

Correct answer: C. Imprisonment for seven years

  • A. Imprisonment for three years
  • B. Imprisonment for five years
  • C. Imprisonment for seven years
  • D. None of these

Explanation

A person legally bound by an oath to state the truth who makes a false statement gives false evidence under section 191. Section 193 prescribes imprisonment of either description for up to seven years, along with fine.

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