Environment And Road Safety Education And Violence Against Women And Children And Drug Abuse 2017 Exam With Answers

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Dowry Death Can Be Committed Against :

A: Newly Wedded Wife
B: Husband
C: Children
D: Pillion Rider

The answer is: A

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Explanation

Dowry death refers to the death of a woman caused by any burns or bodily injury or occurs under suspicious circumstances within seven years of her marriage, where it is shown that she was subjected to cruelty or harassment by her husband or his relatives in connection with dowry. Therefore, dowry death can only be committed against a newly wedded wife.

The correct answer is:

(A) Newly Wedded Wife