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The age of majority for the purpose of the Indian Contract Act is
The age of majority for the purpose of the Indian Contract Act is
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The age of majority is uniformly 18 under the Indian Majority Act, except in specific cases like guardianship.
Updated On: Jun 4, 2025
- 16 years
- 18 years
- 21 years
- 18 years for girls and 21 years for boys
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The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
Under Section 11 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, the age of majority is 18 years, as per the Indian Majority Act, 1875, for the purpose of contracting capacity. Thus, the correct answer is:
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