This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Asphyxia, Subject name: Forensic Medicine
Death of a person due to compressing of neck by another person is - 
Select and explain. 
A. Hanging, B. Throttling, C. Bansdola, D. Strangulation
B: Throttling
Answer: B: Throttling 
Explanation: Asphyxia produced by compressing of the neck by human hands is called throttling. It is a common mode of homicide. It is the method of choice in infants. Sometimes it is preceded by rape or attempted rape. Ref: The synopsis of forensic medicine & Toxicology pg: 185 &187