Live-in Relationships in India

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What is the legal status of live-in relationships in India?

  1. Live-in relationships are recognized as legal marriages.

  2. Live-in relationships are not recognized as legal marriages.

  3. Live-in relationships are recognized as legal marriages in some states but not in others.

  4. Live-in relationships are recognized as legal marriages only if the couple has a child together.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In India, live-in relationships are not recognized as legal marriages and do not confer the same rights and responsibilities as marriage.

Which of the following is NOT a common reason for couples to choose to live together in India?

  1. Financial reasons

  2. Religious reasons

  3. Social acceptance

  4. Cultural norms


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Religious reasons are not typically a factor in couples' decisions to live together in India, as live-in relationships are generally not recognized or accepted by religious institutions.

What are some of the challenges faced by couples in live-in relationships in India?

  1. Social stigma

  2. Legal hurdles

  3. Financial difficulties

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Couples in live-in relationships in India often face challenges such as social stigma, legal hurdles, and financial difficulties.

What is the term used to describe a live-in relationship in India?

  1. Cohabitation

  2. Domestic partnership

  3. Common-law marriage

  4. Live-in relationship


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The term 'live-in relationship' is commonly used to describe a cohabitation arrangement between two unmarried partners in India.

What percentage of couples in India are estimated to be living in live-in relationships?

  1. Less than 1%

  2. 1-5%

  3. 5-10%

  4. More than 10%


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Estimates suggest that between 5% and 10% of couples in India are living in live-in relationships.

Which of the following is NOT a common reason for couples to choose to live together in India?

  1. Financial reasons

  2. Religious reasons

  3. Social acceptance

  4. Cultural norms


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Religious reasons are not typically a factor in couples' decisions to live together in India, as live-in relationships are generally not recognized or accepted by religious institutions.

What are some of the challenges faced by couples in live-in relationships in India?

  1. Social stigma

  2. Legal hurdles

  3. Financial difficulties

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Couples in live-in relationships in India often face challenges such as social stigma, legal hurdles, and financial difficulties.

What is the term used to describe a live-in relationship in India?

  1. Cohabitation

  2. Domestic partnership

  3. Common-law marriage

  4. Live-in relationship


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The term 'live-in relationship' is commonly used to describe a cohabitation arrangement between two unmarried partners in India.

What percentage of couples in India are estimated to be living in live-in relationships?

  1. Less than 1%

  2. 1-5%

  3. 5-10%

  4. More than 10%


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Estimates suggest that between 5% and 10% of couples in India are living in live-in relationships.

Which of the following is NOT a common reason for couples to choose to live together in India?

  1. Financial reasons

  2. Religious reasons

  3. Social acceptance

  4. Cultural norms


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Religious reasons are not typically a factor in couples' decisions to live together in India, as live-in relationships are generally not recognized or accepted by religious institutions.

What are some of the challenges faced by couples in live-in relationships in India?

  1. Social stigma

  2. Legal hurdles

  3. Financial difficulties

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Couples in live-in relationships in India often face challenges such as social stigma, legal hurdles, and financial difficulties.

What is the term used to describe a live-in relationship in India?

  1. Cohabitation

  2. Domestic partnership

  3. Common-law marriage

  4. Live-in relationship


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The term 'live-in relationship' is commonly used to describe a cohabitation arrangement between two unmarried partners in India.

What percentage of couples in India are estimated to be living in live-in relationships?

  1. Less than 1%

  2. 1-5%

  3. 5-10%

  4. More than 10%


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Estimates suggest that between 5% and 10% of couples in India are living in live-in relationships.

Which of the following is NOT a common reason for couples to choose to live together in India?

  1. Financial reasons

  2. Religious reasons

  3. Social acceptance

  4. Cultural norms


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Religious reasons are not typically a factor in couples' decisions to live together in India, as live-in relationships are generally not recognized or accepted by religious institutions.

What are some of the challenges faced by couples in live-in relationships in India?

  1. Social stigma

  2. Legal hurdles

  3. Financial difficulties

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Couples in live-in relationships in India often face challenges such as social stigma, legal hurdles, and financial difficulties.

What is the term used to describe a live-in relationship in India?

  1. Cohabitation

  2. Domestic partnership

  3. Common-law marriage

  4. Live-in relationship


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The term 'live-in relationship' is commonly used to describe a cohabitation arrangement between two unmarried partners in India.

What percentage of couples in India are estimated to be living in live-in relationships?

  1. Less than 1%

  2. 1-5%

  3. 5-10%

  4. More than 10%


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Estimates suggest that between 5% and 10% of couples in India are living in live-in relationships.

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