Multiple choice

In giving a child in adoption by a Hindu father, the requirement of the consent of the mother can be dispensed with in which of the following cases?

I. She has been declared to be of unsound mind by the Court of Competent Jurisdiction. II. She has finally and completely renounced the world. III. She has ceased to be a Hindu. IV. Her age is less than 18 years.

  1. II, III and IV

  2. I, II, III and IV

  3. I, II and III

  4. I, III and IV
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C Correct answer
Explanation

In giving a child in adoption by a Hindu father, the requirement of the consent of the mother can be dispensed with if she has been declared to be of unsound mind by the Court of Competent Jurisdiction or she has finally and completely renounced the world or she has ceased to be a Hindu. A child can be adopted if he/she has not completed the age of 15 years.

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