Question

    What is the definition of "gender" according to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita?

    A The pronoun "he" and its derivatives are used only for male persons Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B The pronoun "he" and its derivatives are used only for female persons Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C The pronoun "he" and its derivatives are used for any person, whether male, female, or transgender Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D The pronoun "he" and its derivatives are not used in any context Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 2 (10) “gender”—The pronoun “he” and its derivatives are used of any person, whether male, female or transgender. Explanation–– “transgender” shall have the meaning assigned to it in clause (k) of section 2 of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019.

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