Multiple choice

A Hindu female W dies and is survived by her husband H, one son S and two unmarried daughters D1 and D2. How will the property of W be divided?

  1. Into four equal parts

  2. Half to husband and remaining half to son and daughters

  3. Half to son and remaining half to husband and daughters

  4. One-third to husband, one-third to son and remaining one-third to daughters

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Explanation

Option (1) is correct: Under the Hindu Succession Act, the property of W will be divided into four equal parts. Option (2) is incorrect: All the heirs, under the Hindu Succession Act, would get equal share in succession. Option (3) is incorrect: All the heirs, under the Hindu Succession Act, would get equal share in succession. Option (4) is incorrect: All the heirs, under the Hindu Succession Act, would get equal share in succession.

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