Question 1

According to Hindu Marriage Act marriage is termed as

Accepted Answer

According to Hindu traditions and the Hindu Marriage Act, marriage is considered a sacrament, not merely a contract or agreement. This means it is seen as a sacred and spiritual bond, rather than just a legal arrangement.

Question 2

How to become a Hindu?

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Hinduism does not traditionally have a formal process of conversion like some other religions. However, in modern times, people who wish to formally convert to Hinduism may undergo a ceremony or process, which varies by community. The concept of conversion to Hinduism through a specific ritual or ceremony is more a contemporary practice than a traditional one.

Question 3

Section 26 of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 provides

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Section 26 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, deals with the custody, maintenance, and education of minor children during or after divorce proceedings.

Question 4

Under which section of Hindu Marriage act included prohibited relationships?

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Question 5

The marriage may be solemnized between two Hindus if

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Under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, a marriage can be solemnized between two Hindus if the bride has completed 18 years of age and the bridegroom has completed 21 years of age. This is to ensure that both parties are of legal age to consent to marriage, with the age of majority set at 18 for females and 21 for males in this context.

Question 6

Bigamy laws are not applicable to

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Bigamy laws are not applicable to Muslims because Islamic law allows a Muslim man to marry up to four women at the same time, provided he can treat them all equally. This is in contrast to the laws applicable to other religions in many countries, where bigamy is illegal.

Question 7

The Hindu Succession Act,2005, abolishes

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The Hindu Succession Act, 2005, specifically abolishes the doctrine of the right of survivorship, which was a feature of the traditional Hindu Joint Family system, allowing property to pass by survivorship within the male members of the family rather than by testamentary or intestate succession.

Question 8

Bigamy under the Hindu Marriage act, 1955 includes

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Bigamy under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, refers to the act of marrying someone while already being married to another person. This includes both polygamy (having multiple wives) and polyandry (having multiple husbands).

Question 9

Desertion is a

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Desertion refers to the act of abandoning or withdrawing from a duty or obligation, such as in marriage, where one partner leaves the other without consent or justification, thus repudiating the obligations of the marriage.

Question 10

Which of the following is provided in the section 7 of Hindu Marriage act?

Accepted Answer

Section 7 of the Hindu Marriage Act deals with the ceremonies of a Hindu marriage, specifying that a Hindu marriage may be solemnized in accordance with the customary rites and ceremonies of either party.

Question 11

Presumption that the younger survived the elder under section 21 of Hindu Succestion Act 2005 is

Accepted Answer

The presumption that the younger survived the elder under section 21 of Hindu Succession Act, 2005, is a rebuttable presumption of law, meaning it can be challenged and disproved with evidence to the contrary.

Question 12

Which of the following is correct with respect to Section 5(i) of Hindu marriage Act 1955?

Accepted Answer

Section 5(i) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, stipulates that at the time of the marriage, neither party should have a spouse living. This condition is meant to prevent bigamy and ensure that the marriage is monogamous.

Question 13

Section 14 of the Hindu Succession Act 2005 applies to

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Section 14 of the Hindu Succession Act, 2005, applies to both immovable and movable property, granting equal rights of inheritance to females.

Question 14

Section 8 of Hindu Marriage Act 1955 relates to

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Section 8 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, pertains to the registration of Hindu marriages. This section allows for the voluntary registration of marriages solemnized under the Act, providing a legal record of the marriage.

Question 15

'Heir' has been defined under:

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'Heir' is defined under Section 3(f) of the Hindu Succession Act, which provides definitions for various terms used within the act.

Question 16

A share to which an aliene of an interest of a coparcener is entitled is the share which the alienor is entitled on.

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The share to which an alienee of an interest of a coparcener is entitled is the share which the alienor is entitled to on the date of alienation.

Question 17

A coparcener has

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A coparcener has a right to renounce his interest in the coparcenary property but subject to the consent to all other coparceners.

Question 18

Who amongst the following has a right to challenge the alienation of joint hindu property

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A coparcener in the womb at the time of alienation has a right to challenge the alienation of joint Hindu property because they are considered to have an interest in the property from conception, even though they are not yet born.

Question 19

Alienation by the karta without legal necessity or the benefit of estate is

Accepted Answer

Alienation by the karta without legal necessity or the benefit of the estate is voidable at the instance of any coparcener. This means that if the karta, who is the head of a Hindu Undivided Family (HUF), makes an alienation without a justified need or benefit to the estate, such an action can be contested and potentially nullified by any member of the coparcenary.

Question 20

An alienee-purchaser of an undivided share or a coparcener is

Accepted Answer

An alienee-purchaser of an undivided share or a coparcener is not entitled to mesne profits until a decree is passed, as they do not have exclusive possession until partition.

Quiz 1: Hindu Marriage and Succession Laws: Understanding Prohibited Relationships, Bigamy, and Property Rights