Under section 4(a) of the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956, what age must a person complete to…

Section 4(a) sets the threshold at 18 years. A person who has not completed that age is a minor for the Act.

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Under section 4(a) of the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956, what age must a person complete to cease to be a minor?

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Correct answer C

Section 4(a) sets the threshold at 18 years. A person who has not completed that age is a minor for the Act.

Option A

Completing 14 years falls short of the Act's threshold.

Option B

Completing 16 years falls short of the Act's threshold.

Option C

The Act defines a minor as a person who has not completed 18 years.

Option D

The Act's threshold is reached before age 21.