This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: All India exam, Subject name: Forensic Medicine
Adipocere formation is seen in: 
Select and explain. 
A. Dead body exposed to air, B. Dead body buried in damp, clay soil, C. Burial in dry hot air, D. All
B: Dead body buried in damp, clay soil
Answer: B: Dead body buried in damp, clay soil 
Explanation: Ideal condition for adipocere formation are warm (hot) temperature, moisture (humid) & diminution of air e.g. dead body immersed in water or damp soil. Ref ; Narayana reddy 33rd ed.