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What was the main argument made in the State of Andhra Pradesh v. Raja Ram Rao (1962) case about the Hindu Women's Rights to Property Act, 1937?

Option: 1

The Act permitted women to be the only legitimate heirs of ancestors' property


Option: 2

The Act sought to provide men and women the same property rights.


Option: 3

The Act's applicability to agricultural lands was in question.


Option: 4

Women were allowed to serve as trustees for ancestry property under the Act.


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The Hindu Women's Rights to Property Act, 1937, and its applicability to agricultural properties were the main issues in the State of Andhra Pradesh v. Raja Ram Rao case. Whether the Act might preempt state laws governing agricultural land was the subject of debate. hence option c is correct

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