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Which subject does the central text of section 2 of the Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act,…

The central text of section 2 excludes agricultural-land questions. It lists gifts, trusts and trust properties, and maintenance. The answer concerns the central provision.…

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Which subject does the central text of section 2 of the Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act, 1937 expressly exclude from its rule of decision, before any State amendment or overriding law is applied?

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The central text of section 2 excludes agricultural-land questions. It lists gifts, trusts and trust properties, and maintenance. The answer concerns the central provision. State amendments or overriding laws may govern particular cases.

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Option A

Section 2 expressly includes gifts.

Option B

Section 2 expressly includes trusts and trust properties.

Option C

Section 2 expressly includes maintenance.

Option D

The central text expressly excludes questions relating to agricultural land.

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