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Hindu Law: Hindu Religious Endowments Act, 1951

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Which of the following is not a purpose for which a religious endowment can be created under the Hindu Religious Endowments Act, 1951?

  1. Worship of a deity.

  2. Maintenance of a temple.

  3. Education of the public.

  4. Relief of the poor.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Hindu Religious Endowments Act, 1951 specifies that a religious endowment can be created for the worship of a deity, the maintenance of a temple, or the relief of the poor.

Who is the competent authority to administer a religious endowment under the Hindu Religious Endowments Act, 1951?

  1. The State Government.

  2. The District Collector.

  3. The Endowment Commissioner.

  4. The Board of Trustees.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Endowment Commissioner is the competent authority to administer a religious endowment under the Hindu Religious Endowments Act, 1951.

What is the procedure for the appointment of a Board of Trustees for a religious endowment under the Hindu Religious Endowments Act, 1951?

  1. The Endowment Commissioner appoints the Board of Trustees.

  2. The State Government appoints the Board of Trustees.

  3. The District Collector appoints the Board of Trustees.

  4. The Board of Trustees is elected by the beneficiaries of the endowment.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Endowment Commissioner appoints the Board of Trustees for a religious endowment under the Hindu Religious Endowments Act, 1951.

What are the powers and duties of the Board of Trustees of a religious endowment under the Hindu Religious Endowments Act, 1951?

  1. To manage the affairs of the endowment.

  2. To invest the funds of the endowment.

  3. To distribute the income of the endowment.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Board of Trustees of a religious endowment under the Hindu Religious Endowments Act, 1951 has the powers and duties to manage the affairs of the endowment, to invest the funds of the endowment, and to distribute the income of the endowment.

What is the procedure for the alienation of property belonging to a religious endowment under the Hindu Religious Endowments Act, 1951?

  1. The Endowment Commissioner approves the alienation.

  2. The State Government approves the alienation.

  3. The District Collector approves the alienation.

  4. The Board of Trustees approves the alienation.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Endowment Commissioner approves the alienation of property belonging to a religious endowment under the Hindu Religious Endowments Act, 1951.

What is the penalty for misappropriation of the funds of a religious endowment under the Hindu Religious Endowments Act, 1951?

  1. Imprisonment for up to 3 years.

  2. Fine of up to Rs. 10,000.

  3. Both imprisonment and fine.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The penalty for misappropriation of the funds of a religious endowment under the Hindu Religious Endowments Act, 1951 is both imprisonment for up to 3 years and fine of up to Rs. 10,000.

What is the procedure for the dissolution of a religious endowment under the Hindu Religious Endowments Act, 1951?

  1. The Endowment Commissioner dissolves the endowment.

  2. The State Government dissolves the endowment.

  3. The District Collector dissolves the endowment.

  4. The Board of Trustees dissolves the endowment.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Endowment Commissioner dissolves a religious endowment under the Hindu Religious Endowments Act, 1951.

What is the purpose of the Hindu Religious Endowments Act, 1951?

  1. To provide for the better administration of Hindu religious endowments.

  2. To protect the interests of the beneficiaries of Hindu religious endowments.

  3. To prevent the misappropriation of the funds of Hindu religious endowments.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The purpose of the Hindu Religious Endowments Act, 1951 is to provide for the better administration of Hindu religious endowments, to protect the interests of the beneficiaries of Hindu religious endowments, and to prevent the misappropriation of the funds of Hindu religious endowments.

What is the definition of a 'religious endowment' under the Hindu Religious Endowments Act, 1951?

  1. Any property given or dedicated for the worship of a deity.

  2. Any property given or dedicated for the maintenance of a temple.

  3. Any property given or dedicated for the relief of the poor.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A 'religious endowment' under the Hindu Religious Endowments Act, 1951 is defined as any property given or dedicated for the worship of a deity, the maintenance of a temple, or the relief of the poor.

Who is the 'competent authority' under the Hindu Religious Endowments Act, 1951?

  1. The State Government.

  2. The District Collector.

  3. The Endowment Commissioner.

  4. The Board of Trustees.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The 'competent authority' under the Hindu Religious Endowments Act, 1951 is the Endowment Commissioner.

What are the powers and duties of the Endowment Commissioner under the Hindu Religious Endowments Act, 1951?

  1. To administer religious endowments.

  2. To appoint and remove trustees of religious endowments.

  3. To approve the alienation of property belonging to religious endowments.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The powers and duties of the Endowment Commissioner under the Hindu Religious Endowments Act, 1951 include administering religious endowments, appointing and removing trustees of religious endowments, and approving the alienation of property belonging to religious endowments.

What is the procedure for the appointment of trustees of a religious endowment under the Hindu Religious Endowments Act, 1951?

  1. The Endowment Commissioner appoints the trustees.

  2. The State Government appoints the trustees.

  3. The District Collector appoints the trustees.

  4. The Board of Trustees appoints the trustees.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Endowment Commissioner appoints the trustees of a religious endowment under the Hindu Religious Endowments Act, 1951.

What are the powers and duties of the trustees of a religious endowment under the Hindu Religious Endowments Act, 1951?

  1. To manage the affairs of the endowment.

  2. To invest the funds of the endowment.

  3. To distribute the income of the endowment.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The powers and duties of the trustees of a religious endowment under the Hindu Religious Endowments Act, 1951 include managing the affairs of the endowment, investing the funds of the endowment, and distributing the income of the endowment.

What is the procedure for the alienation of property belonging to a religious endowment under the Hindu Religious Endowments Act, 1951?

  1. The Endowment Commissioner approves the alienation.

  2. The State Government approves the alienation.

  3. The District Collector approves the alienation.

  4. The Board of Trustees approves the alienation.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Endowment Commissioner approves the alienation of property belonging to a religious endowment under the Hindu Religious Endowments Act, 1951.

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