Match List I with List II:

List-I	List-II
A. Natural guardians of a Hindu minor	I. Section 8, Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956
B. Powers of Natural Guardian	II. Section 9, Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956
C. Testamentary guardians and their powers	III. Section 6, Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956
D. Welfare of minor to be paramount consideration	IV. Section 13, Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956

Choose the correct answer:

Correct option is B

The correct answer is: (b) → A–III, B–I, C–II, D–IV

Explanation:

1. A – III (Natural guardians of a Hindu minor – Section 6)

   • Section 6 of the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956, defines the natural guardians of a Hindu minor, which includes the father and mother of the minor.

2. B – I (Powers of Natural Guardian – Section 8)

   • Section 8 specifies the powers of the natural guardian, including managing the minor’s property and making decisions for their welfare.

3. C – II (Testamentary guardians and their powers – Section 9)

   • Section 9 deals with testamentary guardians, who are appointed by a will (testament), and outlines the scope of their powers.

4. D – IV (Welfare of minor to be paramount consideration – Section 13)

   • Section 13 emphasizes that in all matters concerning guardianship, the welfare of the minor shall be the paramount consideration.