This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Medical Jurisprudence, Subject name: Forensic Medicine
[{'content': 'The maximum punishment for issuing a false ceificate? \nSelect and explain. \nA. 6 months, B. 1 year, C. 3 years, D. 7 years', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: D \nExplanation: Issuing or signing a false ceificate is equivalent to giving false evidence (Sec. 197 IPC) and punished with imprisonment of up to 7 years and fine (Sec. 193 IPC). Ref: Krishan Vij textbook of forensic medicine, 5th edition pg : 11', 'role': 'assistant'}]