Multiple choice

Presumption that the younger survived the elder under Section 21 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 is a

  1. presumption of fact

  2. presumption of fact and law

  3. rebuttable presumption of law

  4. irrebuttable presumption law
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Explanation

Option (1) is incorrect: It is not a presumption of fact.

Option (2) is incorrect: It is only a rebuttable presumption of law.

Option (3) is correct: The court shall presume, until the contrary is proved, that the younger survived the elder. Option (4) is incorrect: It is rebuttable presumption of law.

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