Apart from Hindus, the Hindu Succession Act is applicable to members of which communities? Pick the most appropriate option from below.

Jains, Sikhs, Buddhists

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The correct option is A Jains, Sikhs, Buddhists
The Act applies to any person who is a Hindu by religion. It also applies to persons who are Jains, Buddhists and Sikhs by religion. However, Muslims are outside the purview of this Act.

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Apart from Hindus, the Hindu Succession Act is applicable to members of which communities? Pick the most appropriate option from below.

The correct option is A Jains, Sikhs, BuddhistsThe Act applies to any person who is a Hindu by religion. It also applies to persons who are Jains, Buddhists and Sikhs by religion. However, Muslims are outside the purview of this Act.

The correct option is A Jains, Sikhs, Buddhists
The Act applies to any person who is a Hindu by religion. It also applies to persons who are Jains, Buddhists and Sikhs by religion. However, Muslims are outside the purview of this Act.