The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 came into force on

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77.

The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 came into force on

A: 9th December, 1881

B: 19th December, 1881

C: 1st March, 1882

D: None of the above

The answer is: C

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Explanation

The correct option is C: 1st March, 1882.

The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 was enacted by the Imperial Legislative Council on 9th December, 1881, but it came into force on 1st March, 1882. This is stated in Section 1 (3) of the Act, which says "It shall come into force on the first day of March, 1882"