Under section 10 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, how many shares are allotted to the widow of a male…
Section 10 Rule 1 allots one share to the widow of a male intestate. If there are several surviving widows, they take that one share together.
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Under section 10 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, how many shares are allotted to the widow of a male intestate, or to his surviving widows collectively?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer A
Section 10 Rule 1 allots one share to the widow of a male intestate. If there are several surviving widows, they take that one share together.
Option feedback
Option A
Rule 1 allots one share to the widow or to surviving widows together.
Option B
The rule does not allot two shares.
Option C
The rule does not allot three shares.
Option D
The rule does not allot four shares.
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