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Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage (UGC)

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Mark the incorrect statement in relation to delegated divorce.

  1. Delegation of the power of divorce is called tafweez.

  2. In form, it is divorce of the husband by the wife.

  3. In law, it operates as talak of the wife by the husband.

  4. Delegation of the power of divorce can be only permanent and not temporary.

  5. None of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Delegation of the power of divorce can be permanent or temporary. 

Which of the following is/are correct in relation to triple talak?

  1. Three pronouncements in a single tuhr in one sentence

  2. Three pronouncements in a single tuhr in three sentences

  3. Talak-i-bain or irrevocable talak

  4. Either 1 or 2

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

All of the above is the correct option.

When clear and unequivocal words are uttered, the divorce is called

  1. express

  2. talak-ul-sunna

  3. talak-ul-biddat

  4. ahsan talak

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

When clear and unequivocal words are uttered, the divorce is expressed. 

When a husband agrees to pay the wife the amount of maintenance within a specified period and he defaults, it would operate as talak. It is known as

  1. implied divorce

  2. contingent divorce

  3. delegated divorce

  4. expressed divorce

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Such divorce is known as contingent. 

Which of the following forms of divorce is revocable during the period of Iddat?

  1. Ahsan talak

  2. Hasan talak

  3. Triple talak

  4. Contingent divorce

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ahsan talak is revocable during the period of Iddat.

Which of the following is the most proper and approved divorce?

  1. Hasan talak

  2. Ahsan talak

  3. Talak-ul-sunna

  4. Talak-ul-biddat

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ahsan talak consists of single pronouncement of divorce.

In which of the following forms of divorce does a consideration/compensation flow from the wife to the husband?

  1. Khula

  2. Mubarat

  3. Zihar

  4. Both (1) and (2)

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Khula is a divorce with the consent and at the instance of wife in which she gives or agrees to give a consideration to the husband for her release from the marriage tie. 

Khula is a divorce in the form of

  1. sale

  2. purchase

  3. agreement

  4. coercion

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Khula is a divorce with the consent and at the instance of wife.

A shia male pronounces triple talak on his wife. Which of the following is/are required under Muslim law?

  1. Revocable

  2. Irrevocable

  3. Presence of two male witnesses required

  4. Both (2) and (3)

  5. None of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Triple talak by shia male Muslim is irrevocable.

Under the Shia law, if the husband has capacity to speak but announces talak in writing, the talak will be

  1. valid

  2. voidable

  3. void

  4. valid barring certain circumstances

  5. invalid


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

According to Shias, talak must be pronounced orally, except where the husband is unable to speak. 

Which of the following is/are correct about hasan form of talak under Muslim law?

  1. Three pronouncements made during successive tuhrs

  2. Intercourse during tuhr is essential.

  3. A single pronouncement of divorce

  4. All of the above

  5. Both (1) and (2)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hasan talak consist of three pronouncements made during successive tuhrs.

Which is the most common mode of divorce prevalent in India?

  1. Triple talak

  2. Single irrevocable declaration

  3. Ila

  4. Zihar

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Triple talak is most common mode of divorce prevalent among Sunnis in India.

In Lian, the wife is entitled to sue for dissolution of marriage on the ground that the husband has

  1. falsely charged her with adultery

  2. failed to provide maintenance

  3. failed to consummate

  4. failed to pay dower

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Under Muslim law, a lian is a type of divorce in which the wife is entitled to sue her husband for dissolution of marriage on the ground that the husband has falsely charged her with adultery.

Under a post marriage agreement, it is stipulated that in the event of the husband failing to pay her maintenance or taking a second wife, the wife will have the right of pronouncing divorce on herself. Which of the following is correct?

  1. Delegated divorce

  2. Talak-i-Tafweez

  3. Both (1) and (2)

  4. Zihar

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The wife will have the right of pronouncing divorce.

Talak-ul-biddat is not recognised by

  1. Sunni Muslims

  2. Shia Muslims

  3. Hanafi Muslims

  4. Sunnis and Shias

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Shias do not recognise talak-ul-biddat.

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