Where there are general words followed by particular and specific words, the general words must be confined to things of the same kind as those specified, unless there is a clear manifestation of a contrary purpose or me

CS Executive · Industrial, Labour & General Laws · PYQS · December 2015
Where there are general words followed by particular and specific words, the general words must be confined to things of the same kind as those specified, unless there is a clear manifestation of a contrary purpose or meaning. This is known as the Rule of—
(A) Noscitur a Sociis
(B) Expressio Unis Est Exclusio Alterius
(C) Ejusdem Generis
(D) Ut Res Magis Valeat Quam Pareat.

Answer & Explanation:

Correct Answer: Option (C)

Official answer key: (C).

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