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Consider these statements about the General Clauses Act, 1897. I. Unless a contrary intention appears, the singular includes the plural and vice versa. II. The Act defines the term 'person' to include only individual human beings. Which is correct?

Only statement I is correct. The General Clauses Act, 1897 says the singular includes the plural and vice versa unless the context requires otherwise. Statement II is wrong because 'person' includes companies, associations and bodies of individuals, whether incorporated or not.

  1. AOnly I is correctCorrect
  2. BOnly II is correct
  3. CBoth I and II are correct
  4. DNeither I nor II is correct

Explanation

Statement I reflects the rule that singular includes plural and vice versa unless the context differs. Statement II is wrong because 'person' is defined to include any company, association or body of individuals, whether incorporated or not, not just human beings.

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