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    Question

    The Golden Rule of statutory interpretation is primarily

    a modification of: 
    A Mischief rule Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Literal rule Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Purposive rule Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Noscitur a sociis rule Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Expressio unius rule Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The golden rule modifies the literal rule to avoid absurd results by allowing minor deviation from strict literal meaning [Explained in Grey v Pearson].

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