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Hindu Law: Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956

Hindu Law: Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who is considered a Hindu minor under the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956?

  1. A person who has not attained the age of 18 years
  2. A person who has not attained the age of 21 years
  3. A person who has not attained the age of 16 years
  4. A person who has not attained the age of 14 years
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who is the natural guardian of a Hindu minor?

  1. The father
  2. The mother
  3. The father and mother jointly
  4. The paternal grandfather
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the absence of the natural guardian, who can be appointed as the guardian of a Hindu minor?

  1. The paternal grandfather
  2. The paternal grandmother
  3. The maternal grandfather
  4. The maternal grandmother
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are the powers and duties of a guardian of a Hindu minor?

  1. To manage the minor's property
  2. To represent the minor in legal proceedings
  3. To provide for the minor's education and upbringing
  4. All of the above
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

When does the guardianship of a Hindu minor end?

  1. When the minor attains the age of 18 years
  2. When the minor gets married
  3. When the minor becomes mentally competent
  4. When the guardian dies
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the procedure for appointing a guardian for a Hindu minor?

  1. By a will executed by the minor's parents
  2. By a deed executed by the minor's parents
  3. By an order of the court
  4. By a custom or usage
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who can apply to the court for the appointment of a guardian for a Hindu minor?

  1. The minor's parents
  2. The minor's relatives
  3. Any interested person
  4. All of the above
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What factors does the court consider while appointing a guardian for a Hindu minor?

  1. The minor's age
  2. The minor's sex
  3. The minor's religion
  4. The minor's property
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Can a guardian of a Hindu minor be removed from his/her office?

  1. Yes, by the court
  2. Yes, by the minor's parents
  3. Yes, by the minor's relatives
  4. Yes, by any interested person
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

On what grounds can a guardian of a Hindu minor be removed from his/her office?

  1. Misconduct
  2. Negligence
  3. Incompetence
  4. All of the above
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the effect of the removal of a guardian of a Hindu minor?

  1. The minor becomes a ward of the court
  2. The minor's property is vested in the court
  3. The minor's natural guardians become the guardians
  4. All of the above
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Can a Hindu minor enter into a valid contract?

  1. Yes, with the consent of his/her guardian
  2. Yes, without the consent of his/her guardian
  3. No, in any case
  4. Yes, only for necessaries
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the liability of a Hindu minor for his/her torts?

  1. He/she is not liable
  2. He/she is liable only if he/she is negligent
  3. He/she is liable only if he/she is intentionally wrong
  4. He/she is liable in all cases
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Can a Hindu minor be tried as an adult for a crime?

  1. Yes, in all cases
  2. Yes, only if he/she is over the age of 16 years
  3. No, in any case
  4. Yes, only if he/she is over the age of 14 years
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the punishment for a Hindu minor who commits a crime?

  1. He/she can be sentenced to death
  2. He/she can be sentenced to life imprisonment
  3. He/she can be sentenced to a term of imprisonment
  4. He/she cannot be punished
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