Explanation:

- This question is referring to Section 201 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

- Section 201 IPC deals with causing the disappearance of evidence of an offence or giving false information to screen the offender.

- If the offence is murder, the punishment is imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and also fine.

- The options given are:

- Option 1: Life (This is not correct; life imprisonment does not apply here.)

- Option 2: Seven years (This is the correct answer.)

- Option 3: Three years (This is for less serious offences, not murder.)

- Option 4: None of the above (Incorrect, since option 2 is correct.)

Correct Answer:

Option 2: Seven years