X with the intention of causing Z's death gave him a severe blow on his head. Z became unconscious. X believing Z to be dead and with a view to fabricate the evidence throws him (Z) into a pond. It was found that Z died because of drowning X is guilty of
A)Attempt to commit murder
B)Committing murder
C)Committing culpable homicide not amounting to murder
D)No offence.

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X is guilty of committing murder because the act of throwing Z into the pond, believing Z to be dead, directly resulted in Z's death by drowning. X's initial intention was to cause Z's death, and his actions led to that outcome, fulfilling the criteria for murder.

X with the Intention of Causing Z's Death Gave Him