This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Forensic Medicine
What does Casper Dictum indicate? 
Select and explain. 
A. Identification of dead body, B. Calculation of time since death, C. Detection of child abuse, D. Rate of putrefaction
D: Rate of putrefaction
Answer: D: Rate of putrefaction 
Explanation: Casper dictum is useful for a rough assessment of the rate of decomposition of the dead body. It is 8 times slower under soil, and 2 times slower under water compared to air. Conditions that accelerate decomposition are: Septicemia Rhabdomyolysis Cocaine overdose Edematous area Conditions that retards decomposition are: Dehydration Massive blood loss Cold environment Embalming Ref: Principles of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology By Rajesh Bardale, page 158.