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Sections 5 to 13 of the General Clauses Act contain provisions relating to:
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C.
1. The ICSI text says: 'Section 5 to 13 of the Act contain provisions relating to **general rules of construction**.'
2. Sections 5 to 8 deal with the commencement and repeal of enactments. Sections 9 to 13 deal with matters of detail such as time, distance, rate of duty, gender and number.
3. The ICSI in-line question box confirms: 'Which sections contain provision relating to general rules. Answer: (A) Section 5 to 13.'
4. Sections 14 to 19 = Powers and Functionaries (option B). Sections 20 to 24 = Orders, Rules, etc. (option C). Sections 25 to 28 = Miscellaneous (option D).
_Source: ICSI CS Executive — Lesson 4, 'General Rules of Construction (Section 5-13)' + question box, p. 108._
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