Adulteration of food or drink intended for sale is punishable under:

Option A: Section 227

Option B: Section 272

Option C: Section 277

Option D: Section 273

Correct Answer

Option: b

Explanation

As per Section 272 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 whoever adulterates any article of food or drink, so as to make such article noxious as food or drink, intending to sell such article as food or drink, or knowing it to be likely that the same will be sold as food or drink, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.

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