"Minor" means a person who is not____________________?
Correct answer: A. An adult
- A. An adult
- B. Of the age of 14 years
- C. Of the age of 18 years
- D. None of these
Explanation
Under the PPC definitions, a minor is a person who is not an adult. The question therefore tests the statutory relationship between “minor” and “adult,” rather than selecting a fixed age alone.
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