Which of the following describes dowry murder?

a. A woman is killed because her family cannot meet their demands for dowry.
b. A woman is murdered because she cannot get pregnant.
c. A woman is murdered because she insulted her husband and his family.
d. None of the above


a

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a. True b. False

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