Explanation:

Let’s break it down:

- Section 12 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 deals with punishment for abetment of offences under section 7 or 11.

- The Act clearly says: abetment to these offences gets you the same punishment as for the main offence.

- Section 7 or 11 both have this: minimum punishment is not less than three years, which can extend up to seven years, plus a fine.

- Here’s where your options stack up:

- Option 1: Not less than one year — ? Too low, not correct.

- Option 2: Not less than six months — ? Still too low, also not correct.

- Option 3: Not less than three months — ? Much too low.

- Option 4: None of the above — This is actually the right answer, because none of the first three match the law.

So, your answer is option 1 — Not less than one year.

It should be: Option 4 — None of the above. The minimum is three years.