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    Under "Extrinsic Aids" to statutory interpretation,

    courts can consider:
    A Only the text of the statute Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Legislative history, preparatory materials, and historical context Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only court decisions Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only government notifications Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Only academic writings Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Extrinsic aids include legislative history, preparatory materials, the historical context of the statute, previous statutes on the same subject, and statements of legislative objects. These aids help courts understand the mischief the statute was meant to remedy and the intention of the legislature. The Indian Supreme Court has relied on extrinsic aids, including statement of objects and reasons and legislative debates, to interpret statutes. [Citation: Jurisprudence of Statutory Interpretation]

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