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[#761] Section 8 of Hindu Succession Act, 1956 divides the heirs of a Hindu male into

(A) Four categories

(B) Three categories

(C) Two categories

(D) One category

Correct Answer

(A) Four categories

[#762] 'Property' in section 30 of Hindu Succession Act, 1956 refers to

(A) Self acquired property of a Hindu

(B) Interest in joint family property of a Hindu

(C) Only (A) and not (B)

(D) Both (A) and (B)

Correct Answer

(D) Both (A) and (B)

[#763] Adoption does not deprive the adoptive father or mother of the power to dispose of his or her property by transfer inter vivos or by will. Which Section of the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act provides for the same.

(A) Section 12

(B) Section 11

(C) Section 13

(D) Section 9

Correct Answer

(C) Section 13

[#764] Propositions are 1. Second marriage performed on the basis of presumption of death without getting a decree of divorce, shall be valid if the missing spouse appears. 2. Second marriage performed as the basis of presumption of death without getting a decree of divorce, shall be voidable on the appearance of nursing spouse. 3. Second marriage performed as the basisof presumption of death without getting a decree of divorce shall be void on appearance of the missing spouse. In reference to the aforesaid proposition which is the following is true

(A) 1 is correct and 2 & 3 are incorrect

(B) 2 is correct and 1 & 3 are incorrect

(C) 3 is correct and 1 & 2 are incorrect

(D) 2 & 3 are correct and 1 is incorrect

Correct Answer

(C) 3 is correct and 1 & 2 are incorrect

[#765] In the absence of any proceeding under the Hindu Marriage Act, between the parents of the children, an order for the custody, maintenance and education of minor children can be passed by the:

(A) Guardianship Court

(B) High Court

(C) District Court

(D) All the above

Correct Answer

(C) District Court