Love Marriage in India

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What percentage of marriages in India are love marriages?

  1. 10%

  2. 20%

  3. 30%

  4. 40%


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

According to a 2015 survey by the Pew Research Center, 20% of marriages in India are love marriages.

Which state in India has the highest rate of love marriages?

  1. Kerala

  2. Punjab

  3. Haryana

  4. Maharashtra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kerala has the highest rate of love marriages in India, with over 50% of marriages being love marriages.

What are some of the challenges faced by couples who want to get married for love in India?

  1. Parental opposition

  2. Caste and religious differences

  3. Economic disparities

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Couples who want to get married for love in India face a number of challenges, including parental opposition, caste and religious differences, economic disparities, and societal pressure.

What is the legal age for marriage in India?

  1. 18 years

  2. 21 years

  3. 25 years

  4. 30 years


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The legal age for marriage in India is 18 years for women and 21 years for men.

What is the Special Marriage Act, 1954?

  1. An act that allows couples to get married without the consent of their parents

  2. An act that allows couples to get married without a religious ceremony

  3. An act that allows couples to get married in a civil ceremony

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Special Marriage Act, 1954 allows couples to get married without the consent of their parents, without a religious ceremony, and in a civil ceremony.

What is the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955?

  1. An act that governs the marriage of Hindus in India

  2. An act that allows Hindus to get married in a civil ceremony

  3. An act that allows Hindus to get married without the consent of their parents

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 governs the marriage of Hindus in India and provides for the solemnization of Hindu marriages.

What is the Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act, 1937?

  1. An act that governs the marriage of Muslims in India

  2. An act that allows Muslims to get married in a civil ceremony

  3. An act that allows Muslims to get married without the consent of their parents

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act, 1937 governs the marriage of Muslims in India and provides for the solemnization of Muslim marriages.

What is the Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act, 1936?

  1. An act that governs the marriage of Parsis in India

  2. An act that allows Parsis to get married in a civil ceremony

  3. An act that allows Parsis to get married without the consent of their parents

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act, 1936 governs the marriage of Parsis in India and provides for the solemnization of Parsi marriages.

What is the Christian Marriage Act, 1872?

  1. An act that governs the marriage of Christians in India

  2. An act that allows Christians to get married in a civil ceremony

  3. An act that allows Christians to get married without the consent of their parents

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Christian Marriage Act, 1872 governs the marriage of Christians in India and provides for the solemnization of Christian marriages.

What is the Anand Marriage Act, 1909?

  1. An act that governs the marriage of Sikhs in India

  2. An act that allows Sikhs to get married in a civil ceremony

  3. An act that allows Sikhs to get married without the consent of their parents

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Anand Marriage Act, 1909 governs the marriage of Sikhs in India and provides for the solemnization of Sikh marriages.

What is the Arya Marriage Validation Act, 1937?

  1. An act that governs the marriage of Aryas in India

  2. An act that allows Aryas to get married in a civil ceremony

  3. An act that allows Aryas to get married without the consent of their parents

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Arya Marriage Validation Act, 1937 governs the marriage of Aryas in India and provides for the solemnization of Arya marriages.

What is the Brahmo Marriage Act, 1872?

  1. An act that governs the marriage of Brahmos in India

  2. An act that allows Brahmos to get married in a civil ceremony

  3. An act that allows Brahmos to get married without the consent of their parents

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Brahmo Marriage Act, 1872 governs the marriage of Brahmos in India and provides for the solemnization of Brahmo marriages.

What is the Inter-Caste Marriage Act, 1976?

  1. An act that allows couples of different castes to get married in India

  2. An act that allows couples of different religions to get married in India

  3. An act that allows couples of different economic backgrounds to get married in India

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Inter-Caste Marriage Act, 1976 allows couples of different castes to get married in India and provides for the solemnization of inter-caste marriages.

What is the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005?

  1. An act that protects women from domestic violence in India

  2. An act that allows women to file for divorce in India

  3. An act that allows women to get married without the consent of their parents

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 protects women from domestic violence in India and provides for the remedies and relief available to victims of domestic violence.

What is the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961?

  1. An act that prohibits the giving and taking of dowry in India

  2. An act that allows couples to get married without the consent of their parents

  3. An act that allows couples to get married in a civil ceremony

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 prohibits the giving and taking of dowry in India and provides for the punishment of those who violate the act.

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