Following are generally the essential elements of a crime:
A. Mens rea
B. Actus reus
C. Motive
D. Injury
E. Human being
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Correct option is C

The essential elements of a crime include mens rea (mental intent), actus reus (guilty act), injury, and human being as a subject. Motive is not an essential element but can support understanding intent.