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
The maximum punishment for issuing a false ceificate? 
Select and explain. 
A. 6 months, B. 1 year, C. 3 years, D. 7 years
D: 7 years
Answer: D: 7 years 
Explanation: 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