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82.

Which Sections Of The IPC Provide For The Selling And Buying Minor For Prostitution ?

A: 372 & 373
B: 375 & 376
C: 361 & 362
D: All The Above

The answer is: A

Explanation

The sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) that provide for the selling and buying of a minor for prostitution are:

Section 372: Selling minor for purposes of prostitution, etc.
This section deals with the offense of selling a minor for the purpose of prostitution or for any unlawful or immoral purpose.

Section 373: Buying minor for purposes of prostitution, etc.
This section deals with the offense of buying a minor for the purpose of prostitution or for any unlawful or immoral purpose.

Both these sections aim to address and penalize the exploitation of minors in the context of prostitution or any other unlawful or immoral activities.