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15. The General Clauses Act, 1897 is applicable to:

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Awhole of India including the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
Bwhole of India excluding the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
Cthe Act does not define any "territorial extent" clause.
Dwhole of India excluding the National Capital Region and other Union Territories. Answer Key MCQ No. Correct Option
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Option Awhole of India including the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

All Options:

  • Awhole of India including the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
  • Bwhole of India excluding the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
  • Cthe Act does not define any "territorial extent" clause.
  • Dwhole of India excluding the National Capital Region and other Union Territories. Answer Key MCQ No. Correct Option

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Detailed Solution & Explanation

Following the enactment of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, all central laws, including the General Clauses Act, 1897, apply to the entire territory of India, including the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. There is no longer an exclusion of Jammu and Kashmir.
Hence, **Option A** is the correct answer.

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