Question

In legal terminology, a dependent is a person who relies on another for

• A. financial support and maintenance
• B. moral support
• C. getting loan
• D. getting tax relief

Hint:

In legal contexts, "dependency" is almost always tied to "Maintenance" (sustenance).
If a person cannot financially support themselves and relies on someone else for basic survival, they are legally a dependent.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understand the context.
The term "dependent" appears frequently in family law, maintenance statutes, and insurance law.
Step 2: Apply the legal definition.
A dependent is a person who relies on another for financial support and maintenance. This typically includes minor children, spouses, aged parents, or others unable to support themselves financially.
Step 3: Eliminate wrong options.
Moral support, obtaining loans, or getting tax relief are not legal grounds for dependency. The core legal meaning is financial support and maintenance.
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