Multiple choice

The general rules of succession of a Hindu male dying intestate are contained in

  1. Section 7 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956

  2. Section 8 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956

  3. Section 14 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956

  4. Section 15 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956

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Explanation

Option (1) is incorrect: Section 7 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 deals with devolution of interest in the property of a tarwad, tavazhi, kutumba, kavaru or illom. Option (2) is correct: Section 8 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 deals with general rules of succession in the case of males. Option (3) is incorrect: Section 14 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 deals with property of a female Hindu to be her absolute property. Option (4) is incorrect: Section 15 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 deals with general rules of succession in the case of female Hindus.

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