Under the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956, how much older must the adoptive mother be at…

Section 11(iv) requires the adoptive mother to be at least 21 years older than the male adoptee.

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Under the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956, how much older must the adoptive mother be at minimum if a female Hindu adopts a male?

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Section 11(iv) requires the adoptive mother to be at least 21 years older than the male adoptee.

Option A

Fifteen years is below the required minimum age difference of 21 years.

Option B

An 18-year difference is below the statutory minimum of 21 years.

Option C

Section 11(iv) requires the adoptive mother to be at least 21 years older than the male adoptee.

Option D

A 12-year age difference is below the required minimum.