FAMILY LAW- MCQ Results #1. Under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, which of the following is a prerequisite for a valid Hindu marriage? The bride must be at least 18 years old The groom must be at least 21 years old Both parties must not be within the prohibited degrees of relationship All of the above #2. Which of the following is NOT a ground for annulment of a marriage under the Special Marriage Act, 1954? Fraud Lack of capacity to consent Mutual consent Underage marriage #3. In a Hindu marriage, the term “Sapinda relationship” refers to: The financial capacity of the families Prohibited degrees of kinship Social compatibility Ritual practices #4. Under Muslim personal law, a nikah is valid when: It is solemnized by a registered marriage officer There is a proposal, acceptance, and payment of mahr It is witnessed by at least three persons It is registered with the government #5. Which statute governs inter-religious marriages for Indians? The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 The Special Marriage Act, 1954 The Indian Divorce Act, 1869 The Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act, 1936 #6. Under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, one of the grounds for divorce is: Mutual consent only Cruelty Age difference Dowry demands #7. Which of the following is true regarding judicial separation? It ends the marriage permanently It is equivalent to divorce It allows spouses to live apart without dissolving the marriage It can only be granted after a 10-year separation period #8. Under the Special Marriage Act, 1954, divorce can be obtained on the ground of mutual consent after: 1 year of separation 2 years of separation 3 years of separation 5 years of separation #9. In Muslim personal law, which of the following types of divorce is initiated by the husband? Talaq Khula Mubarat Faskh #10. The concept of “irretrievable breakdown of marriage” is most commonly recognized in: Hindu personal law Special Marriage Act Indian Divorce Act Parsi personal law #11. Under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), maintenance is a right for: Only wives Only minor children Wives, children, and parents who cannot support themselves Only parents #12. Which of the following factors is NOT considered when determining the quantum of maintenance? Income of the spouse Standard of living during the marriage Age of the spouse seeking maintenance The amount of dowry given #13. In Hindu law, maintenance for a divorced wife is usually awarded for: A period of 3 years Lifetime, if she is unable to support herself Until remarriage Only for minor children #14. Under Muslim law, a divorced wife may receive maintenance during the period of ‘iddat’. The length of ‘iddat’ is generally: 1 month 3 months 3 months, or until the delivery of a child 6 months #15. The Supreme Court of India in maintenance cases generally emphasizes the need for: Immediate separation Financial independence Equitable distribution of assets A fair assessment of the financial status of both parties Previous Finish
