Multiple choice

Who becomes the guardian of illegitimate children in the event of mother’s death?

  1. Uncle

  2. Grandfather

  3. Father

  4. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Option (1) is incorrect: Uncle cannot be a guardian of an illegitimate child. Option (2) is incorrect: Grandfather cannot be a guardian of an illegitimate child.  Option (3) is correct: Under Section 6 of the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956, in case of an illegitimate boy or an illegitimate unmarried girl, the mother, and after her, the father can be the guardian.

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