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As per the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956, which of the following statement is false?

Updated On: Dec 15, 2024

A Hindu male or a female who is of sound mind and is not a minor can adopt a son or daughter.
Only the father, mother, or the guardian of the child has the capacity to give the child in adoption.
If the adoption is by a male and the person to be adopted is a female, or if the adoption is by a female and the person to be adopted is a male, the person adopting shall be at least eighteen years older than the person to be adopted.
The person being adopted shall necessarily be Hindu.

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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

This statement is false as per the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956. The Act allows a Hindu male or female to adopt, but there is no specific requirement that the person adopting must be at least eighteen years older than the person to be adopted when the gender is different.

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