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    Question

    In Section 2(10) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023,

    the definition of gender now encompasses ________________.
    A Only referring to males Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Not defined in the legislation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Exclusively referring to female Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Limited to transgender individuals Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Inclusive of all persons, whether male, female, or transgender Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Ans. e. Inclusive of all persons, whether male, female, or transgender, Explanation: 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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