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In which amendment Section 304 B was added ?

A: The Dowry Prohibition (Amendment) Act, 1986
B: Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1983
C: The Dowry Prohibition (Amendment) Act, 1983
D: Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1990

The answer is: A

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Explanation

The correct answer is (A) The Dowry Prohibition (Amendment) Act, 1986.

In 1986, a new offence known as “Dowry Death” was inserted in the Indian Penal Code as section 304B by the Dowry Prohibition (Amendment) Act, 1986 (43 of 1986) with the effect from November 19, 1986.