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By the smriti tradition, how was paternal property divided after the parents died?
AOnly among the sons
BEqually, eldest favoured
CWholly to the eldest
DAmong daughters alone
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Equally, eldest favoured
Property passed equally to the children, with a special share set aside for the eldest.
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