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    As per the provisions of the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956, a bachelor male adopts a child. He subsequently marries a woman. Such woman sha
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    As per the provisions of the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956, a bachelor male adopts a child. He subsequently marries a woman. Such woman shall:

    A.

    Be the adoptive mother of that adopted child.

    B.

    Be the stepmother of that adopted child.

    C.

    Be the adoptive mother of that child if the child accepts her as mother.

    D.

    Be the adoptive mother of that child at her discretion.

    Correct option is B


    Under the Act, if a bachelor male adopts a child and subsequently marries, the woman becomes the stepmother of the adopted child.

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