The following pertains to the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956. Match the statements in List I…
Under the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956, exclusion of step-parents as natural guardians flows from section 6, the bar on appointing a guardian for a minor's…
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The following pertains to the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956. Match the statements in List I with the sections in List II and select the correct answer using the codes below the Lists:
| List 1 | List II |
|---|---|
| (a) Step-father and step-mother cannot be the natural guardian of a Hindu minor | (i) Section 12 |
| (b) Guardian not to be appointed for minor's undivided interest in joint family property | (ii) Section 13 |
| (c) Welfare of minor to be of paramount consideration | (iii) Section 10 |
| (d) A minor is not competent to Act as guardian of property | (iv) Section 6 |
Answer and explanation
Correct answer B
Under the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956, exclusion of step-parents as natural guardians flows from section 6, the bar on appointing a guardian for a minor's undivided interest in joint family property is in section 12, the paramountcy of the minor's welfare is in section 13, and a minor's incompetence to act as guardian of property is in section 10, matching only this sequence.
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