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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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