Under Section 4(a) of the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956, a minor is a person who has not…

Section 4(a) defines a minor as a person who has not completed 18 years of age.

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Under Section 4(a) of the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956, a minor is a person who has not yet reached what age?

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Correct answer C

Section 4(a) defines a minor as a person who has not completed 18 years of age.

Option A

Section 4(a) sets the threshold at 18 years.

Option B

A person who is 16 has not yet reached the statutory threshold of 18.

Option C

The definition uses completion of 18 years.

Option D

The statute sets the threshold at 18, so a 21-year threshold is too high.