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In giving a child in adoption by the Hindu father, the requirement of the consent of the mother, can be…

Under section 9 of the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 the mother's consent may be dispensed with if she has been declared of unsound mind by a competent court,…

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In giving a child in adoption by the Hindu father, the requirement of the consent of the mother, can be dispensed with if

I. She has been declared to be of unsound mind by the Court of Competent jurisdiction.
II. She has finally and completely renounced the world.
III. She has ceased to be a Hindu.
IV. Her age is less than 18 years.

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Correct answer C

Under section 9 of the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 the mother's consent may be dispensed with if she has been declared of unsound mind by a competent court, has completely renounced the world, or has ceased to be a Hindu. Her being under 18 is not a ground, so the answer is "I, II and III".

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