Explanation:

- Section 304B of the IPC refers to dowry death, which is a serious offense in India.

- If a woman dies under abnormal circumstances within a certain number of years of her marriage, it might be categorized as a dowry death.

- For it to be considered as such, the death should occur within X years of marriage.

- Option: 1, 5 years - This is not the correct duration as per IPC.

- Option: 2, 6 years - This period is also not prescribed in the IPC.

- Option: 3, 7 years - This is the correct duration under Section 304B.

- Option: 4, 8 years - This is incorrect; 8 years is not specified in the law.

Answer: Option 3 - 7 years.

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