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
For exhumation, the order should be given by 
Select and explain. 
A. Judicial magistrate, B. Executive magistrate, C. Supt. off Police, D. Judl. I class Magistrate
B: Executive magistrate
Answer: B: Executive magistrate 
Explanation: Exhumation is to be carried out under the orders of the appropriate authority. District Magistrate/Sub-Divisional Magistrate/Executive Magistrate are empowered to order for the exhumation. Ref : Krishnan vij Textbook of Forensic medicine and Toxicology 5th edtion ; pg no - 28