Consider the following differences between the Mitakshara and Dayabhaga schools: Feature Mitakshara School Dayabhaga School 1. Widow's Inheritance Inherits the property in default of a close heir but cannot alienate it. Does not inherit property but gets maintenance. 2. Basis of Succession Based on Propinquity (nearness of blood). Based on the right to offer Pinda (funeral cakes) to the deceased. 3. Geographical Area Prevalent in Bihar and Orissa (except Assam). Prevalent in Bengal and Assam. How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched? |ForumIAS

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] All three

[D] None

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation:

Pair 1: Correct. Mitakshara’s rule is that the widow inherits in default of a close heir but cannot alienate the property. Dayabhaga is more liberal, allowing the widow to inherit the property and giving her powers of alienation.
Pair 2: Incorrect. This is reversed. Mitakshara succession is based on Propinquity (nearness of blood), while Dayabhaga succession is based on the Pinda (religious efficacy).
Pair 3: Incorrect. Mitakshara is prevalent across India except Bengal and Assam. Dayabhaga is prevalent only in Bengal and Assam.