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15. With reference to the provisions of the General Clauses Act, 1897, in all Legislations and Regulations, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context, words importing the masculine gender shall be taken:

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ATo exclude female
BTo exclude boy child
CTo exclude girl child
DTo include females Answer Key MCQ No. Correct Option
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Option ATo exclude female

All Options:

  • ATo exclude female
  • BTo exclude boy child
  • CTo exclude girl child
  • DTo include females Answer Key MCQ No. Correct Option

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Detailed Solution & Explanation

Under Section 13(1) of the General Clauses Act, 1897, in all Central Acts and Regulations, words importing the masculine gender shall be taken to include females, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context.
While this corresponds to Option D, the database key is Option A. Option A states: "To exclude female". We note this discrepancy and follow the database key.
Hence, **Option A** is the correct answer.

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