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Hindu Law: Inheritance and Succession

Description: This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of inheritance and succession under Hindu Law, providing insights into the legal framework governing the distribution of property and assets among heirs.
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Which of the following is NOT a recognized school of Hindu Law?

  1. Mitakshara

  2. Dayabhaga

  3. Yajnavalkya

  4. Vyavahara Mayukha


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Yajnavalkya is a revered sage in Hindu scriptures, but his teachings do not constitute a separate school of Hindu Law.

Under the Mitakshara school, who is the primary heir to the property of a deceased male Hindu?

  1. Eldest son

  2. Youngest son

  3. Widow

  4. Daughter


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In the Mitakshara school, the eldest son is the primary heir to the property of his deceased father.

What is the legal term for the right of a Hindu widow to inherit the property of her deceased husband?

  1. Stridhan

  2. Dayabhaga

  3. Mitakshara

  4. Maiden


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Stridhan refers to the property owned by a Hindu woman, including gifts, inheritance, and earnings from her own labor.

Which school of Hindu Law recognizes the concept of 'Dayabhaga'?

  1. Mitakshara

  2. Dayabhaga

  3. Yajnavalkya

  4. Vyavahara Mayukha


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Dayabhaga school of Hindu Law is prevalent in Bengal and Assam and recognizes the concept of 'Dayabhaga', which emphasizes individual ownership of property.

What is the legal term for the property inherited by a Hindu male from his father?

  1. Mitakshara

  2. Dayabhaga

  3. Stridhan

  4. Paternal Property


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Paternal Property refers to the property inherited by a Hindu male from his father.

Under the Mitakshara school, who inherits the property of a deceased Hindu male if he dies without leaving any male heirs?

  1. Eldest son

  2. Youngest son

  3. Widow

  4. Daughter


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In the absence of male heirs, the daughter inherits the property of her deceased father under the Mitakshara school.

What is the legal term for the property inherited by a Hindu female from her father?

  1. Mitakshara

  2. Dayabhaga

  3. Stridhan

  4. Paternal Property


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Stridhan refers to the property inherited by a Hindu female from her father.

Which school of Hindu Law recognizes the concept of 'Mitakshara'?

  1. Mitakshara

  2. Dayabhaga

  3. Yajnavalkya

  4. Vyavahara Mayukha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mitakshara school of Hindu Law is prevalent in most parts of India and recognizes the concept of 'Mitakshara', which emphasizes joint family ownership of property.

What is the legal term for the property inherited by a Hindu male from his mother?

  1. Mitakshara

  2. Dayabhaga

  3. Stridhan

  4. Maternal Property


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Maternal Property refers to the property inherited by a Hindu male from his mother.

Under the Dayabhaga school, who inherits the property of a deceased Hindu male if he dies without leaving any male heirs?

  1. Eldest son

  2. Youngest son

  3. Widow

  4. Daughter


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In the absence of male heirs, the widow inherits the property of her deceased husband under the Dayabhaga school.

What is the legal term for the property inherited by a Hindu female from her mother?

  1. Mitakshara

  2. Dayabhaga

  3. Stridhan

  4. Maternal Property


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Stridhan refers to the property inherited by a Hindu female from her mother.

Which school of Hindu Law recognizes the concept of 'Vyavahara Mayukha'?

  1. Mitakshara

  2. Dayabhaga

  3. Yajnavalkya

  4. Vyavahara Mayukha


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Vyavahara Mayukha school of Hindu Law is prevalent in Maharashtra and Goa and recognizes the concept of 'Vyavahara Mayukha', which is similar to the Mitakshara school.

What is the legal term for the property inherited by a Hindu male from his wife?

  1. Mitakshara

  2. Dayabhaga

  3. Stridhan

  4. Marital Property


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Marital Property refers to the property inherited by a Hindu male from his wife.

Under the Dayabhaga school, who inherits the property of a deceased Hindu male if he dies without leaving any heirs?

  1. Eldest son

  2. Youngest son

  3. Widow

  4. Government


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In the absence of heirs, the property of a deceased Hindu male under the Dayabhaga school passes to the government.

What is the legal term for the property inherited by a Hindu female from her husband?

  1. Mitakshara

  2. Dayabhaga

  3. Stridhan

  4. Marital Property


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Stridhan refers to the property inherited by a Hindu female from her husband.

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