This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Medico legal procedures, Subject name: Forensic Medicine
Oral evidence is more impoant than written testimony as - 
Select and explain. 
A. Oral evidence cannot be cross examined, B. Oral evidence can be cross examined, C. Documentary evidence requires no proof, D. None
B: Oral evidence can be cross examined
Answer: B: Oral evidence can be cross examined 
Explanation: Oral evidence is more impoant than documentary evidence, as it admits cross examination. Documentary evidence is accepted by the cou only on oral evidence by the person concerned. Reference : The synopsis of forensic medicine & Toxicology by Dr K. S. Narayan Reddy 28th edition. Pg no : 7