Multiple choice

The general rules of succession in case of female Hindu have been laid down in section _____ of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956.

  1. 11

  2. 12

  3. 15

  4. 14

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Section 15 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 lays down the general rules of succession for female Hindus. It specifies how property of a female Hindu dying intestate devolves. Section 11 deals with funeral expenses, Section 12 with debts, and Section 14 with property of female Hindus (not succession rules). These sections cover different aspects than the general succession rules.