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As defined in Section 124, a loss occasioned by an act of God or a pure accident is:
ANot covered, since the loss is not caused by the conduct of any person
BCovered only in marine insurance
CCovered if the amount is small
DCovered by the contract of indemnity
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Not covered, since the loss is not caused by the conduct of any person
The statutory definition covers loss caused by human conduct; a loss from a natural event or accident not caused by any person falls outside Section 124.
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