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1.Under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, which of the following is a valid ground for divorce?

A. Change of religion
B. Cruelty
C. Adultery
D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:
Section 13 of the Act provides multiple grounds for divorce including adultery, cruelty, desertion, conversion to another religion, mental disorder, and venereal disease.

2. Under Hindu law, the minimum age for marriage is:

A. 18 for male and 16 for female
B. 21 for male and 18 for female
C. 18 for male and 18 for female
D. 21 for both

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
Section 5 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 prescribes the minimum marriage age of 21 years for the groom and 18 years for the bride.

3. Which marriage is considered void under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955?

A. Marriage without ceremonies
B. Marriage between parties within prohibited degrees of relationship (unless permitted by custom)
C. Marriage between consenting adults
D. Marriage performed in a temple

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
Section 11 states that marriages within prohibited degrees of relationship or sapinda relationship are void unless permitted by custom.

4. Under Hindu law, restitution of conjugal rights means:

A. Judicial separation
B. Divorce
C. Restoration of marital cohabitation
D. Division of property

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
Section 9 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 allows a spouse to seek a decree for restoration of marital cohabitation when the other spouse withdraws without reasonable cause.

5. Under the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, daughters became coparceners by birth after which amendment?

A. 2003 Amendment
B. 2005 Amendment
C. 2010 Amendment
D. 2015 Amendment

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
The 2005 Amendment granted daughters equal coparcenary rights in joint Hindu family property.

6. Who among the following can adopt a child under the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956?

A. Only married couples
B. Only men
C. Any Hindu male or female who satisfies conditions under the Act
D. Only widows

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
The Act allows both Hindu males and females to adopt, subject to conditions regarding consent, age difference, and marital status.

7. Under Muslim law, marriage is considered:

A. Sacrament
B. Civil contract
C. Religious ceremony only
D. Criminal liability

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
Muslim marriage (Nikah) is treated as a civil contract, though it also has religious significance.

8. Under Muslim law, Mehr refers to:

A. Maintenance paid to wife
B. Dower given by husband to wife
C. Divorce payment
D. Inheritance share

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
Mehr is consideration for marriage, payable by the husband to the wife.

9. Which form of divorce allows both spouses to mutually agree to dissolve their marriage under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955?

A. Judicial separation
B. Divorce by mutual consent
C. Talaq
D. Khula

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
Section 13B allows divorce by mutual consent, requiring joint petition and a cooling-off period.

10. Under Hindu law, a child born from a void marriage is:

A. Illegitimate for all purposes
B. Legitimate for inheritance only from parents
C. Not entitled to property
D. Invalid under law

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
Section 16 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 provides legitimacy to children of void marriages only for inheritance from parents, not from the joint family property.

11. Maintenance to wife, children and parents can be claimed under:

A. Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
B. Indian Penal Code
C. Transfer of Property Act
D. Specific Relief Act

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:
Section 125 of the Code provides summary remedy for maintenance to prevent destitution.

12. Which of the following is not a condition for a valid Hindu marriage?

A. Soundness of mind
B. Monogamy
C. Consent of court
D. Age requirement

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
Section 5 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 lists conditions like monogamy, sound mind, age requirement, and prohibited relationship restrictions, but court consent is not required.

13. Under Muslim law, Khula means:

A. Divorce initiated by husband
B. Divorce initiated by wife with husband’s consent
C. Divorce by court only
D. Automatic divorce

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
Khula allows the wife to seek divorce with the husband’s consent, usually by returning the dower.

14. Under the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, Class I heirs include:

A. Brother and sister
B. Father only
C. Son, daughter, widow, and mother
D. Uncle and aunt

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
Class I heirs have priority in inheritance, including son, daughter, widow, mother and certain other heirs.

15. Under the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986, a divorced Muslim woman is entitled to:

A. Maintenance only during iddat period
B. No maintenance
C. Reasonable and fair provision and maintenance within iddat period
D. Maintenance only if she remarries

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
The Act requires the husband to make a reasonable and fair provision and maintenance within the iddat period, which may cover future needs.