MCQ Exam Test

Q1

The ancient sources of Hindu Law are:

A Digests
B Codified Law
C Shruti and Smriti
D Commentaries and customs

Q2

If a Hindu dies leaving behind more than one widow

A All the widows together can adopt a child
B Only the eldest can adopt a child
C Each widow can adopt in the absence of her own child
D Only the youngest can adopt a child

Q3

Overriding effect to the provising on of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 have been given, by virtue of

A Section 3 of Hindu Marriage Act
B Section 4 of Hindu Marriage Act
C Section 6 of Hindu Marriage Act
D Section 29 of Hindu Marriage Act

Q4

A person shall not be treated as Buddhist under Section 2(1) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, if:

A Both of his parents were Buddhists.
B His father was Christian, mother was Buddhist and he was brought up as Buddhist child.
C His father was Christian, mother was Buddhist and he was brought up as Christian child.
D He was a Muslim and has converted to Buddhist religion.

Q5

The case relating to 'Constructive desertion' is

A Sunil Kumar v. Swarnalata
B Bipin Chandra v. Prabhavati
C Dastane v. Dastane
D Jyotish Chandra v. Meera

Q6

A second marriage performed on the basis of presumption of death without getting a decree of divorce can be questioned

A By the missing spouse
B By a party to the second marriage
C By both (A) and (B)
D By either (A) or (B)

Q7

An adopted child

A Can be given in adoption generally
B Cannot be given in adoption
C Can be given in adoption with the consent of the natural parents
D Can be given in adoption only with the prior permission of the court

Q8

In which Section of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 'bigamy' is prohibited?

A Section 15
B Section 17
C Section 19
D Section 21

Q9

Which of the following forms of marriage were recognised under the law prior to enactment of the Hindu marriage Act of 1955?

A Brahama
B Asura
C Both of the above
D Neither of the above

Q10

Interim maintenance & expenses under section 24 of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 can be claimed in respect of

A A proceeding under the Hindu Marriage Act
B A matrimonial proceeding under any other Act
C Both (A) and (B)
D Either (A) or (B)

Q11

Under Hindu law, renunciation from Hinduism and conversion of the husband to any other faith-

A Would have the effect of instantaneous dissolution of his marriage
B Would have no effect at all on his marriage
C Would give rise to a cause in favour of his wife for filing a petition for divorce
D Would give rise to a cause of action in favour of husband to claim divorce

Q12

Section 12 of the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956, deals with

A Rights of adoptive parents to dispose of their properties
B Effects of adoption
C Presumptions as to the documents relating to adoptions
D Cancellation of adoption

Q13

Customs are an important source of Hindu Law. One of the following is not a necessary feature of Customs:

A Uniformity
B Certainty
C Conformity with public policy
D None of the above

Q14

Father's widow is a

A Class I heir
B Class IIheir
C Agnate
D Cognate

Q15

Restriction by way of conditions and limitations envisaged by section 14(2) of Hindu Succession Act

A May be the one recognised by law
B May be the one repugnant to any statutory enactment
C May be one that result in an estate unknown to Hindu law
D Either (A) or (B) or (C)

Q16

A dependant under section 21 of Hindu Adoptions & Maintenance Act, 1956, who has taken a share/part of the estate of the deceased is

A Liable to contribute towards the maintenance of any other dependant who has not obtained any share/part in the estate of the deceased
B Not liable to contribute towards the maintenance of any other dependants who has not obtained any part in the estate of the deceased
C Liable to contribute towards the maintenance of any other dependant not getting a share in the estate only to the extent that the remainder shall not be less than the maintenance to him as a dependant
D Only (B) and neither (A) nor (C)

Q17

A boy of 17 years marries a girl of 15 years. The marriage is-

A Void
B Voidable
C Valid and not punishable
D Valid and punishable

Q18

A Hindu coparcenery is a

A Creation of act of parties
B Creative of law
C Both (A) and (B)
D Only (A) not (B)

Q19

Natural guardian of an adopted son under the Hindu Minority & Guardianship Act, 1956 is;

A Original father
B In the absence of (A) original mother
C Adoptive father
D None of the above

Q20

The marriage of a 15 year old girl with a 60 year old man solemnized without her consent but with the consent of her parents under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 is-

A Valid
B Void
C Voidable at the option of the girl
D Voidable at the option of the man

Q21

An order of maintenance under section 25 of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 can be varied modified or rescinded

A Prospectively
B Retrospectively
C Either prospectively or retrospectively depending on the facts & circumstances of the case
D Only prospectively &not retrospectively

Q22

Hindu Law is

A Civil Law
B Personal Law
C Constitutional Law
D Criminal Law

Q23

Give Correct response: The Hindu Succession Act 1956 came into force on:

A 26th January, 1956
B 27th June, 1956
C 17th June, 1956
D 17th October, 1956

Q24

X' and 'Y' are husband and wife having a son and a daughter. They have adopted a girl 'Z'. The adoption under Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956, is:

A Valid
B Void
C Voidable
D Illegal

Q25

A party forfeits his right to claim maintenance on the ground of

A Re-marriage
B Sexual immorality
C Either (A) or (B)
D Only (A) and not (B)

hindu-law - Part 29

The ancient sources of Hindu Law are:

If a Hindu dies leaving behind more than one widow

Overriding effect to the provising on of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 have been given, by virtue of

A person shall not be treated as Buddhist under Section 2(1) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, if:

The case relating to 'Constructive desertion' is

A second marriage performed on the basis of presumption of death without getting a decree of divorce can be questioned

An adopted child

In which Section of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 'bigamy' is prohibited?

Which of the following forms of marriage were recognised under the law prior to enactment of the Hindu marriage Act of 1955?

Interim maintenance & expenses under section 24 of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 can be claimed in respect of

Under Hindu law, renunciation from Hinduism and conversion of the husband to any other faith-

Section 12 of the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956, deals with

Customs are an important source of Hindu Law. One of the following is not a necessary feature of Customs:

Father's widow is a

Restriction by way of conditions and limitations envisaged by section 14(2) of Hindu Succession Act

A dependant under section 21 of Hindu Adoptions & Maintenance Act, 1956, who has taken a share/part of the estate of the deceased is

A boy of 17 years marries a girl of 15 years. The marriage is-

A Hindu coparcenery is a

Natural guardian of an adopted son under the Hindu Minority & Guardianship Act, 1956 is;

The marriage of a 15 year old girl with a 60 year old man solemnized without her consent but with the consent of her parents under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 is-

An order of maintenance under section 25 of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 can be varied modified or rescinded

Hindu Law is

Give Correct response: The Hindu Succession Act 1956 came into force on:

X' and 'Y' are husband and wife having a son and a daughter. They have adopted a girl 'Z'. The adoption under Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956, is:

A party forfeits his right to claim maintenance on the ground of

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