When a body is charged by induction, then the body

becomes neutral

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does not lose any charge

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loses whole of the charge on it

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loses part of the charge on it

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The correct option is C does not lose any charge
Electrostatic induction is a redistribution of charges in an object, caused by the influence of nearby charges. Charging by induction involves transfer of charges from one part to the other of the body. So no charge loss in this process.

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