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Hindu Law: Joint Family and Coparcenary

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What is the legal definition of a joint family under Hindu law?

  1. A group of people living together and sharing a common kitchen and property.

  2. A group of people related by blood or marriage who live together and share a common ancestor.

  3. A group of people who live together and share a common religious belief.

  4. A group of people who live together and share a common language.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A joint family under Hindu law is defined as a group of people related by blood or marriage who live together and share a common ancestor. This includes parents, children, grandchildren, and other relatives who live in the same household and share a common kitchen and property.

What is the concept of coparcenary in Hindu law?

  1. The right of a male member of a joint family to inherit the property of his father.

  2. The right of a female member of a joint family to inherit the property of her father.

  3. The right of a male member of a joint family to inherit the property of his grandfather.

  4. The right of a female member of a joint family to inherit the property of her grandfather.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Coparcenary in Hindu law refers to the right of a male member of a joint family to inherit the property of his father. This right is based on the principle of survivorship, which means that the property of a deceased male member of a joint family passes to his sons, grandsons, and other male descendants in the same line of descent.

What is the difference between a joint family and a coparcenary?

  1. A joint family is a group of people related by blood or marriage who live together and share a common ancestor, while a coparcenary is a group of male members of a joint family who have the right to inherit the property of their father.

  2. A joint family is a group of people who live together and share a common kitchen and property, while a coparcenary is a group of people who are related by blood or marriage and have the right to inherit the property of their ancestors.

  3. A joint family is a group of people who share a common religious belief, while a coparcenary is a group of people who share a common language.

  4. A joint family is a group of people who live in the same village, while a coparcenary is a group of people who live in the same city.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A joint family is a group of people related by blood or marriage who live together and share a common ancestor. A coparcenary is a group of male members of a joint family who have the right to inherit the property of their father. The main difference between a joint family and a coparcenary is that a coparcenary is a subset of a joint family and consists only of male members who have the right to inherit property.

Who are the members of a coparcenary?

  1. The father, sons, grandsons, and great-grandsons of a deceased male member of a joint family.

  2. The father, sons, and grandsons of a deceased male member of a joint family.

  3. The father and sons of a deceased male member of a joint family.

  4. The father and grandsons of a deceased male member of a joint family.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The members of a coparcenary are the father, sons, grandsons, and great-grandsons of a deceased male member of a joint family. This includes all male descendants in the same line of descent from the deceased male member.

What is the right of survivorship in coparcenary?

  1. The right of a male member of a coparcenary to inherit the property of his father.

  2. The right of a male member of a coparcenary to inherit the property of his grandfather.

  3. The right of a male member of a coparcenary to inherit the property of his great-grandfather.

  4. The right of a male member of a coparcenary to inherit the property of his great-great-grandfather.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The right of survivorship in coparcenary is the right of a male member of a coparcenary to inherit the property of his father. This right arises when the father dies without leaving a will. In such cases, the property of the deceased father passes to his sons, grandsons, and other male descendants in the same line of descent.

What is the effect of partition on a coparcenary?

  1. The coparcenary is dissolved and the property is divided among the members.

  2. The coparcenary is not dissolved and the property remains undivided.

  3. The coparcenary is dissolved and the property is sold and the proceeds are divided among the members.

  4. The coparcenary is not dissolved and the property is leased out and the rent is divided among the members.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The effect of partition on a coparcenary is that the coparcenary is dissolved and the property is divided among the members. This means that each member of the coparcenary receives a share of the property, and the coparcenary no longer exists.

What is the Mitakshara school of Hindu law?

  1. A school of Hindu law that governs the joint family and coparcenary system in northern India.

  2. A school of Hindu law that governs the joint family and coparcenary system in southern India.

  3. A school of Hindu law that governs the inheritance of property in northern India.

  4. A school of Hindu law that governs the inheritance of property in southern India.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mitakshara school of Hindu law is a school of Hindu law that governs the joint family and coparcenary system in northern India. It is one of the two main schools of Hindu law, the other being the Dayabhaga school. The Mitakshara school is based on the Mitakshara commentary on the Yajnavalkya Smriti, which is a ancient Hindu legal text.

What is the Dayabhaga school of Hindu law?

  1. A school of Hindu law that governs the joint family and coparcenary system in northern India.

  2. A school of Hindu law that governs the joint family and coparcenary system in southern India.

  3. A school of Hindu law that governs the inheritance of property in northern India.

  4. A school of Hindu law that governs the inheritance of property in southern India.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Dayabhaga school of Hindu law is a school of Hindu law that governs the joint family and coparcenary system in southern India. It is one of the two main schools of Hindu law, the other being the Mitakshara school. The Dayabhaga school is based on the Dayabhaga commentary on the Yajnavalkya Smriti, which is a ancient Hindu legal text.

What is the difference between the Mitakshara and Dayabhaga schools of Hindu law?

  1. The Mitakshara school governs the joint family and coparcenary system in northern India, while the Dayabhaga school governs the joint family and coparcenary system in southern India.

  2. The Mitakshara school governs the inheritance of property in northern India, while the Dayabhaga school governs the inheritance of property in southern India.

  3. The Mitakshara school allows for partition of coparcenary property, while the Dayabhaga school does not allow for partition of coparcenary property.

  4. The Mitakshara school gives equal rights to sons and daughters in the inheritance of property, while the Dayabhaga school gives preferential rights to sons over daughters in the inheritance of property.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main difference between the Mitakshara and Dayabhaga schools of Hindu law is that the Mitakshara school governs the joint family and coparcenary system in northern India, while the Dayabhaga school governs the joint family and coparcenary system in southern India. The Mitakshara school is based on the Mitakshara commentary on the Yajnavalkya Smriti, while the Dayabhaga school is based on the Dayabhaga commentary on the Yajnavalkya Smriti.

What is the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955?

  1. An act that governs the marriage of Hindus in India.

  2. An act that governs the divorce of Hindus in India.

  3. An act that governs the adoption of children by Hindus in India.

  4. An act that governs the maintenance of Hindu wives and children in India.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 is an act that governs the marriage of Hindus in India. It is a comprehensive law that deals with all aspects of Hindu marriage, including the conditions for a valid marriage, the rights and duties of husband and wife, and the grounds for divorce.

What are the conditions for a valid Hindu marriage under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955?

  1. The parties must be Hindu.

  2. The parties must be of sound mind.

  3. The parties must be of legal age.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The conditions for a valid Hindu marriage under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 are that the parties must be Hindu, of sound mind, and of legal age. The legal age for marriage is 18 years for men and 21 years for women.

What are the rights and duties of husband and wife under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955?

  1. The husband and wife have equal rights and duties in the marriage.

  2. The husband has more rights and duties than the wife in the marriage.

  3. The wife has more rights and duties than the husband in the marriage.

  4. None of the above.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, the husband and wife have equal rights and duties in the marriage. This includes the right to live together, the right to conjugal relations, the right to inherit each other's property, and the right to divorce.

What are the grounds for divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955?

  1. Adultery.

  2. Cruelty.

  3. Desertion.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The grounds for divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 are adultery, cruelty, and desertion. Adultery is defined as voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and someone other than their spouse. Cruelty is defined as any willful conduct that causes physical or mental harm to the other spouse. Desertion is defined as the willful abandonment of one spouse by the other spouse without any reasonable cause.

What is the Hindu Succession Act, 1956?

  1. An act that governs the inheritance of property by Hindus in India.

  2. An act that governs the adoption of children by Hindus in India.

  3. An act that governs the maintenance of Hindu wives and children in India.

  4. An act that governs the marriage of Hindus in India.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hindu Succession Act, 1956 is an act that governs the inheritance of property by Hindus in India. It is a comprehensive law that deals with all aspects of Hindu inheritance, including the rules for intestate succession, the rights of widows, and the rights of adopted children.

What are the rules for intestate succession under the Hindu Succession Act, 1956?

  1. The property of a deceased Hindu male is inherited by his sons, daughters, and widow.

  2. The property of a deceased Hindu female is inherited by her husband, sons, and daughters.

  3. The property of a deceased Hindu male or female is inherited by their parents.

  4. The property of a deceased Hindu male or female is inherited by their siblings.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Under the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, the property of a deceased Hindu male is inherited by his sons, daughters, and widow. If the deceased male has no sons or daughters, then his property is inherited by his widow. If the deceased male has no sons, daughters, or widow, then his property is inherited by his parents. If the deceased male has no sons, daughters, widow, or parents, then his property is inherited by his siblings.

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