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In the context of Hindu law, consider the following statements: (i) A mother cannot be natural guardian…

Under Section 6 of the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act the only natural guardians of a legitimate Hindu minor are the father and, after him, the mother, and a…

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In the context of Hindu law, consider the following statements:
(i) A mother cannot be natural guardian of a minor during lifetime of father.
(ii) After father's death grandfather is natural guardian of the minor.
(iii) Maternal uncle would be guardian after father and grandfather.
(iv) Elder-brother would be guardian after father and grandfather.

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Correct answer D

Under Section 6 of the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act the only natural guardians of a legitimate Hindu minor are the father and, after him, the mother, and a grandfather, maternal uncle or elder brother is never a natural guardian, so none of the listed combinations is true: "None of the given options is correct".

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