Multiple choice

The right of a child in the womb at the time of death of Hindu intestate is provided under the Hindu Succession Act in

  1. Section 19

  2. Section 20

  3. Section 21

  4. Section 22
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Explanation

Option (1) is incorrect: Section 19 of the Hindu Succession Act provides for mode of succession of two or more heirs. Option (2) is correct: Section 20 of the Hindu Succession Act provides for right of child in womb. Option (3) is incorrect: Section 21 of the Hindu Succession Act provides for presumption in cases of simultaneous deaths. Option (4) is incorrect: Section 22 of the Hindu Succession Act provides for preferential right to acquire property in certain cases.

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