Hindu Law: Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956 Online Test

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Hindu Law: Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956

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

A person who has not attained the age of 18 years
A person who has not attained the age of 21 years
A person who has not attained the age of 16 years
A person who has not attained the age of 14 years

Who is the natural guardian of a Hindu minor?

The father
The mother
The father and mother jointly
The paternal grandfather

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

The paternal grandfather
The paternal grandmother
The maternal grandfather
The maternal grandmother

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

To manage the minor's property
To represent the minor in legal proceedings
To provide for the minor's education and upbringing
All of the above

When does the guardianship of a Hindu minor end?

When the minor attains the age of 18 years
When the minor gets married
When the minor becomes mentally competent
When the guardian dies

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

By a will executed by the minor's parents
By a deed executed by the minor's parents
By an order of the court
By a custom or usage

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

The minor's parents
The minor's relatives
Any interested person
All of the above

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

The minor's age
The minor's sex
The minor's religion
The minor's property

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

Yes, by the court
Yes, by the minor's parents
Yes, by the minor's relatives
Yes, by any interested person

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

Misconduct
Negligence
Incompetence
All of the above

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

The minor becomes a ward of the court
The minor's property is vested in the court
The minor's natural guardians become the guardians
All of the above

Can a Hindu minor enter into a valid contract?

Yes, with the consent of his/her guardian
Yes, without the consent of his/her guardian
No, in any case
Yes, only for necessaries

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

He/she is not liable
He/she is liable only if he/she is negligent
He/she is liable only if he/she is intentionally wrong
He/she is liable in all cases

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

Yes, in all cases
Yes, only if he/she is over the age of 16 years
No, in any case
Yes, only if he/she is over the age of 14 years

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

He/she can be sentenced to death
He/she can be sentenced to life imprisonment
He/she can be sentenced to a term of imprisonment
He/she cannot be punished

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