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Under the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, how is a widow of a Hindu male classified among heirs?

Practice question from NISM Series XB- Investment Adviser (Level 2) Mock Test 4 — bank. The correct answer is highlighted below with a full explanation.

Options

  1. 'Class 1 heir'

    Correct answer

  2. B

    'Class 2 heir'

  3. C

    'Agnate'

  4. D

    'Cognate'

Why this is the answer

The widow of a Hindu male is classified as a Class 1 heir, which includes primary heirs like son, daughter, and mother, under the Act.

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