Multiple choice

The Hindu Succession Act bases its rule of succession on the Mitakshara principle of preference of heirs on the basis of proximity of relationship. Which of the following is also known as proximity of relationship?

  1. Rule of survivorship

  2. Rule of representation

  3. Rule of propinquity

  4. Per capita, per stripes rule

  5. None of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Hindu Succession Act bases its rule of succession on the basic Mitakshara principle of propinquity (preference of heirs on the basis of proximity of relationship).

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