Correct Answer:
D. Both b & c
Foundational Concept: The definition of “original tenant” is crucial in land laws, especially concerning inheritance and rights, to establish the lineage and primary beneficiary of a tenancy. Specific legal definitions often include both initial allottees and their male transferees to maintain a clear line of succession or ownership.
- Correct Option (D) Both b & c: In many land tenancy laws, the definition of an “original tenant” is specific and often includes not only the initial male allottee but also a male transferee who acquires the tenancy from such an allottee. This ensures continuity of the tenancy rights within a defined lineage or transfer mechanism.
- Distractors: (A) Any first allottee is too broad; the law often specifies gender or other criteria. (B) Only male first allottee and (C) Male transferee of allottee are both correct individually but incomplete when considered separately, making the combined option the most accurate.