What is the punishment for a person who lodges frivolous or false whistleblower information?

Question: What is the punishment for a person who lodges frivolous or false whistleblower information?

A. Imprisonment for up to one year
B. Imprisonment for up to two years or a fine up to two hundred thousand rupees, or both ✓
C. Fine up to one hundred thousand rupees only
D. No punishment if the information is false

Correct Answer: B. Imprisonment for up to two years or a fine up to two hundred thousand rupees, or both

Explanation: Laws discourage false whistleblowing to maintain credibility of the system.

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