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    Question

    The property of a Hindu woman dying intestate shall

    devolve firstly upon
    A Heirs of father Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Heirs of husband Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Sons, daughters and husband Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Heirs of mother Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 15 of Hindu Succession Act, 1956 General rules of succession in the case of female Hindus.―(1) The property of a female Hindu dying intestate shall devolve according to the rules set out in section 16,― (a) firstly, upon the sons and daughters (including the children of any pre-deceased son or daughter) and the husband; (b) secondly, upon the heirs of the husband; (c) thirdly, upon the mother and father; (d) fourthly, upon the heirs of the father; and (e) lastly, upon the heirs of the mother

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