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Hindu Law: Hindu Marriage Act, 1955

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, an important piece of legislation governing marriage and family relations among Hindus in India.
Number of Questions: 15
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What is the minimum age for marriage under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955?

18 years for men and 16 years for women
21 years for men and 18 years for women
25 years for men and 21 years for women
30 years for men and 25 years for women

Which of the following is not a condition for a valid Hindu marriage?

Both parties must be Hindu
Both parties must be of sound mind
Both parties must have attained the age of majority
Both parties must be of the same caste

What is the concept of 'saptapadi' in a Hindu marriage?

The exchange of garlands between the bride and groom
The taking of seven steps around the sacred fire
The recitation of Vedic mantras by the priest
The signing of the marriage contract

Which of the following is a ground for divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955?

Adultery
Cruelty
Desertion
Incompatibility

What is the concept of 'stridhan' in Hindu law?

Property inherited by a woman from her parents
Property acquired by a woman through her own efforts
Property gifted to a woman by her husband or in-laws
All of the above

Which of the following is a type of Hindu marriage recognized under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955?

Brahma marriage
Arsha marriage
Gandharva marriage
Asura marriage

What is the concept of 'restitution of conjugal rights' under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955?

The right of a spouse to seek the return of their partner to the marital home
The right of a spouse to seek maintenance from their partner
The right of a spouse to seek divorce from their partner
The right of a spouse to seek custody of their children

Which of the following is a requirement for a valid Hindu marriage ceremony?

The presence of a priest
The exchange of garlands between the bride and groom
The taking of seven steps around the sacred fire
The signing of the marriage contract

What is the concept of 'dowry' in Hindu law?

Property or money given by the bride's family to the groom's family
Property or money given by the groom's family to the bride's family
Property or money given by the bride and groom to each other
None of the above

Which of the following is a ground for annulment of a Hindu marriage?

Fraud
Coercion
Mistake
All of the above

What is the concept of 'maintenance' in Hindu law?

The right of a spouse to receive financial support from their partner
The right of a child to receive financial support from their parents
The right of a parent to receive financial support from their children
All of the above

Which of the following is a type of Hindu marriage that is considered to be a 'special marriage' under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955?

Brahma marriage
Arsha marriage
Gandharva marriage
Inter-caste marriage

What is the concept of 'judicial separation' in Hindu law?

A legal separation between a husband and wife while still maintaining the marriage
A legal dissolution of a marriage
A legal annulment of a marriage
None of the above

Which of the following is a requirement for a valid Hindu marriage under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955?

Both parties must be Hindu
Both parties must be of sound mind
Both parties must have attained the age of majority
All of the above

What is the concept of 'paternity' in Hindu law?

The legal relationship between a father and his child
The legal relationship between a mother and her child
The legal relationship between a child and their guardian
None of the above

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