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The General Clauses Act, 1897, provides :

A: Only the general clauses that are deemed to be a part of contracts unless the contract expressly provides otherwise.
B: A ranking order for different statutes to determine which statute prevails in the event of conflicts between statutes.
C: Only clauses that are deemed to be a part of all arbitration agreements.
D: Only general clauses that are deemed to be a part of all statutes, unless the statute in question expressly provides otherwise.
E: Definitions for commonly used words in the legislation.

The answer is: D

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Explanation

The General Clauses Act, 1897, provides:

D: Only general clauses that are deemed to be a part of all statutes, unless the statute in question expressly provides otherwise.

Explanation:

The General Clauses Act, 1897, is an important piece of legislation that contains general provisions and definitions that apply to various statutes and laws in India. It includes general clauses that are deemed to be a part of all statutes unless a specific statute explicitly provides otherwise. This helps in the interpretation and application of laws by providing a consistent set of rules and definitions across different statutes.