Types of Customary Law

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Which type of customary law is based on the customs and traditions of a particular community?

  1. General Customary Law

  2. Local Customary Law

  3. Tribal Customary Law

  4. Religious Customary Law


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Local customary law is a type of customary law that is based on the customs and traditions of a particular community. It is also known as village customary law or community customary law.

Which type of customary law is based on the customs and traditions of a particular tribe?

  1. General Customary Law

  2. Local Customary Law

  3. Tribal Customary Law

  4. Religious Customary Law


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Tribal customary law is a type of customary law that is based on the customs and traditions of a particular tribe. It is also known as customary law of the tribe.

Which type of customary law is based on the customs and traditions of a particular religion?

  1. General Customary Law

  2. Local Customary Law

  3. Tribal Customary Law

  4. Religious Customary Law


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Religious customary law is a type of customary law that is based on the customs and traditions of a particular religion. It is also known as customary law of the religion.

Which type of customary law is based on the general customs and traditions of a country?

  1. General Customary Law

  2. Local Customary Law

  3. Tribal Customary Law

  4. Religious Customary Law


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

General customary law is a type of customary law that is based on the general customs and traditions of a country. It is also known as common customary law or national customary law.

Which of the following is an example of local customary law?

  1. The custom of paying bride price in a particular community

  2. The custom of inheritance of property by the eldest son in a particular tribe

  3. The custom of performing certain rituals during a religious festival

  4. The custom of wearing a particular type of clothing in a particular region


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The custom of paying bride price in a particular community is an example of local customary law because it is based on the customs and traditions of that particular community.

Which of the following is an example of tribal customary law?

  1. The custom of paying bride price in a particular community

  2. The custom of inheritance of property by the eldest son in a particular tribe

  3. The custom of performing certain rituals during a religious festival

  4. The custom of wearing a particular type of clothing in a particular region


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The custom of inheritance of property by the eldest son in a particular tribe is an example of tribal customary law because it is based on the customs and traditions of that particular tribe.

Which of the following is an example of religious customary law?

  1. The custom of paying bride price in a particular community

  2. The custom of inheritance of property by the eldest son in a particular tribe

  3. The custom of performing certain rituals during a religious festival

  4. The custom of wearing a particular type of clothing in a particular region


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The custom of performing certain rituals during a religious festival is an example of religious customary law because it is based on the customs and traditions of that particular religion.

Which of the following is an example of general customary law?

  1. The custom of paying bride price in a particular community

  2. The custom of inheritance of property by the eldest son in a particular tribe

  3. The custom of performing certain rituals during a religious festival

  4. The custom of wearing a particular type of clothing in a particular region


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The custom of wearing a particular type of clothing in a particular region is an example of general customary law because it is based on the general customs and traditions of that particular region.

What is the main source of customary law?

  1. Legislation

  2. Judicial decisions

  3. Customs and traditions

  4. Religious texts


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The main source of customary law is customs and traditions. Customs and traditions are the unwritten rules and practices that are followed by a particular community or group of people.

How is customary law enforced?

  1. By the police

  2. By the courts

  3. By the community

  4. By the government


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Customary law is enforced by the community. The community members themselves ensure that the customs and traditions are followed by everyone.

What are the advantages of customary law?

  1. It is flexible and can be easily adapted to changing circumstances

  2. It is based on the customs and traditions of the community, which makes it more acceptable to the people

  3. It is less expensive to enforce than other types of law

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Customary law has several advantages. It is flexible and can be easily adapted to changing circumstances. It is based on the customs and traditions of the community, which makes it more acceptable to the people. It is also less expensive to enforce than other types of law.

What are the disadvantages of customary law?

  1. It can be discriminatory against certain groups of people

  2. It can be difficult to prove in court

  3. It can be difficult to enforce in a modern society

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Customary law has several disadvantages. It can be discriminatory against certain groups of people. It can be difficult to prove in court. It can also be difficult to enforce in a modern society.

Is customary law still relevant in modern societies?

  1. Yes

  2. No

  3. It depends on the society

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Whether or not customary law is still relevant in modern societies depends on the society in question. In some societies, customary law is still very important and is used to resolve disputes and regulate social relations. In other societies, customary law has been replaced by modern laws and is no longer relevant.

What is the future of customary law?

  1. It will continue to be relevant in modern societies

  2. It will be replaced by modern laws

  3. It will be revived in some societies

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The future of customary law is uncertain. It is possible that it will continue to be relevant in modern societies, that it will be replaced by modern laws, or that it will be revived in some societies. It is also possible that customary law will disappear altogether.

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