Explanation:

- In the context of Indian law, particularly Section 499 of the Indian Penal Code, defamation is recognized as an offense but there are exceptions.

- These exceptions are situations where statements, even if defamatory, are excused.

Here are the exceptions:

1. Truth for Public Good: The imputation is true and made for public good.

2. Public Conduct: Public conduct of public servant.

3. Public Question: Conduct of person touching any public question.

4. Publication of Reports: Fair and accurate report of a court proceeding.

5. Merits of Case: Merits of case decided in a court or conduct of witnesses.

6. Censure Passed: Censure passed in good faith by a person having lawful authority.

7. Accusation: Accusation preferred in good faith to authorized person.

8. Imputation for Protection: Imputation made for protection of any person’s interest.

9. Caution: Caution intended for good of the person to whom conveyed or for public good.

10. Literary Criticism: Any opinion in good faith respecting the conduct of any person.

- Option 4: Ten exceptions is correct.

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