THE DIFFERENCE IN THE AGE BETWEEN THE ADOPTING PARENTS WHO ARE NOT MARRIED AND THE ADOPTED CHILD MUST BE AT LEAST 14 years 16 years 10 years 17 years

The correct answer is 17 years.The difference in age between the adopting parents who are not married and the adopted child must be at least 17 years. This is a common requirement in many jurisdictions to ensure that the adopting parents are mature enough to take on the responsibilities of raising a child and to provide a stable and supportive environment for the child's development.