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    Question

    Under Sec.6 of Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act 1956

    the natural guardian of a minor child is :
    A Mother Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Father Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Both Mother and Father Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Either Mother or Father Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 6 of India's Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956 provides that the natural guardian of a Hindu minor boy or unmarried girl is the father, and only after him, the mother. It also provides that the guardian of a married minor girl is her husband.

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