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
When some pad or any piece of cloth is thrust into the mouth, asphyxia produces called 
Select and explain. 
A. Gagging, B. Choking, C. Smothering, D. Traumatic asphyxia
A: Gagging
Answer: A: Gagging 
Explanation: Gagging It is caused when some pad or a piece of cloth is thrust into the mouth. It is usually resoed to prevent the victim from shouting for help, and death is usually not intended. Ref: TEXTBOOK OF FORENSIC MEDICINE AND TOXICOLOGY KRISHNAN VIJ FIFTH EDITION PAGE 116