MCQ Exam Test

Q1

Hindu Marriage Act, 1955

A Does not prescribe the ceremonies requisite for solemnisation of marriage but leaves it to the parties to choose a form of ceremonial marriage which is in accordance with any custom or usage applicable to either party
B Does not prescribe the ceremonies requisite nor leaves it to the parties to choose
C Does prescribe the ceremonies and does not leave it to the parties to choose
D Does prescribe the ceremonies and at the same time leaves it to the parties to choose

Q2

Under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, conversion of a spouse to any other religion would:

A Result in instantaneous divorce
B Have no effect on the marriage
C Give rise to a cause in favour of the other spouse for filing a petition for divorce
D Give rise to a cause in favour of convert spouse to claim divorce

Q3

In which among the following cases the Supreme Court held that "the generalisation is that in case of custody of child, the mother is to be preferred than father" is not correct

A Kumar V. Jahgirdar v. Chettana Ramtirth, AIR 2004 SC 1525
B Channan Kumar v. Parhar Singh, AIR 2004 SC 1525
C Dasarathi Nayak v. Chouia MandaI, AIR 2004 SC 1525
D Dandapani v. Prema, AIR 2004 SC 1525

Q4

Existence of whom of the following is not a bar to the adoption of a daughter by a Hindu

A A son
B A grandson
C A great grandson
D All the above

Q5

A minor can act as a guardian of

A His wife
B His children
C Both (A) and (B)
D Neither (A) nor (B)

Q6

Dayabhaga is authorised by

A Vijnaneshwara
B Yajnavalkya
C Jimutavahana
D Narad

Q7

As per section 3, of the Family Courts Act, 1964 there must be at least one Family Court in

A Each District
B Each Provision
C Each Division
D None of the above

Q8

A Married Hindu contracting Second Marriage after professing Islam, would be guilty of offence punishable under:

A Section 17 HM Act 1955 only
B Section 494 IPC only
C Section 17 HM Act read with Section 494 IPC
D Neither Section 17 nor Section 494 IPC

Q9

Which one of the following Sections of the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 defines "dependants"?

A Section 24
B Section 23
C Section 22
D Section 21

Q10

Match the columns: Column-I Column-II a. Ceremonies for a Hindu Marriage 1. Section 11, The Hindu Marriage Act b. Sapinda Relationship 2. Section 7, The Hindu Marriage Act c. Void Marriage 3. Section 12, The Hindu Marriage Act d. Voidable Marriage 4. Section 5, The Hindu Marriage Act

A a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
B a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3
C a-1, b-4, c-2, d-3
D a-3, b-2, c-4, d-1

Q11

Give Correct Response In a case of partition of dwelling unit, a female

A Has an absolute right of residence
B Has no right
C Has partial right of residence
D Has an absolute or right of ownership

Q12

A child can be given in adoption by

A The father
B The mother
C The guardian
D Either (A) or (B) or (C)

Q13

With reference to the Hindu Marriage Act, match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the given below the lists: List I List II a. Judicial Separation 1. Section 11 b. Voidable Marriages 2. Section 10 c. Void Marriage 3. Section 13 d. Divorce 4. Section 12

A a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1
B a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3
C a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
D a-1, b-4, c-3, d-2

Q14

If a Hindu male dies intestate leaving behind Mother, Father, Son, Brother and Sister, the property will devolve on:

A All 5 getting 1/5th share each
B Father, Son & Brother being males getting 1/3rd share each
C Father & Mother getting 1/2 share each
D Mother & Son getting 1/2 share each

Q15

Which of the following propositions with regard to an application under Section 25 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 is incorrect?

A An application under Section 25 can be made before passing of the decree under Section 13(1)(2)
B An application under Section 25 can be made at the time of passing of the decree under Section of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
C An application under Section 25 can be made subsequent to the passing of the decree in a petition under Section 13(2)(iv)
D An application under Section 25 can be made subsequent to dismissal of the petition for divorce under Section 13(1)(i-a)

Q16

On the grounds of barrenness or sterility, marriage can be

A Voidable
B Void
C Both (A) and (B)
D Neither (A) nor (B)

Q17

Adultery is a ground for divorce under

A Section 13(1)(i) of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
B Section 13(l)(ia) of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
C Section 13(1)(ib) of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
D Section 13(1)(ii) of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955

Q18

In a petition for divorce on the ground of adultery filed under Section 13(1)(i) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 by wife against husband, the person with whom the adultery was committed by husband is

A Necessary party
B Proper party
C Necessary party as well as proper party
D None of above

Q19

Insanity as a ground for divorce has been provided under

A Section 13(1)(iii) of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
B Section 13(1)(iv) of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
C Section 13(1)(v) of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
D Section 13(1)(vii) of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955

Q20

Under the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, a wife will not be entitled to maintenance if

A She is unchaste
B Her husband has ceased to be a Hindu
C She is suffering from a venereal disease in communicable form
D All of the above

Q21

Give Incorrect Response. The ground of divorce:

A Has, after the solemnization of the marriage, had voluntary sexual intercourse with any person other than his or her spouse
B Has ceased to be a Hindu by conversion to another religion
C Has renounced the world by entering any social order
D Has been suffering from Veneral disease in a communicable form

Q22

According to The Marriage Laws (Amendment) Act, 2001, application for maintenance and education of the minor children pending the proceeding shall be disposed of within

A 45 days from the date of service of notice
B 60 days from the date of service of notice
C 90 days from the date of service of notice
D 120 days from the date of service of notice

Q23

Breakdown theory of divorce is reflected in

A Section 13(1) of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
B Section 13(2) of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
C Section 13(1A) of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
D Section 13B of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955

Q24

Renunciation of interest in the coparcenery property, by a coparcener

A Can be revoked generally
B Can be revoked with the consent of all the coparceners
C Can be revoked through judicial proceedings
D Cannot be revoked

Q25

Give Correct Response. A petition under Section 12 is maintainable if:

A Filed within 2 years of the fraud detected
B Filed within 1 year of the fraud detected
C Filed within one month of the fraud detected
D Filed within six months of the fraud detected

hindu-law - Part 45

Hindu Marriage Act, 1955

Under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, conversion of a spouse to any other religion would:

In which among the following cases the Supreme Court held that "the generalisation is that in case of custody of child, the mother is to be preferred than father" is not correct

Existence of whom of the following is not a bar to the adoption of a daughter by a Hindu

A minor can act as a guardian of

Dayabhaga is authorised by

As per section 3, of the Family Courts Act, 1964 there must be at least one Family Court in

A Married Hindu contracting Second Marriage after professing Islam, would be guilty of offence punishable under:

Which one of the following Sections of the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 defines "dependants"?

Match the columns: Column-I Column-II a. Ceremonies for a Hindu Marriage 1. Section 11, The Hindu Marriage Act b. Sapinda Relationship 2. Section 7, The Hindu Marriage Act c. Void Marriage 3. Section 12, The Hindu Marriage Act d. Voidable Marriage 4. Section 5, The Hindu Marriage Act

Give Correct Response In a case of partition of dwelling unit, a female

A child can be given in adoption by

With reference to the Hindu Marriage Act, match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the given below the lists: List I List II a. Judicial Separation 1. Section 11 b. Voidable Marriages 2. Section 10 c. Void Marriage 3. Section 13 d. Divorce 4. Section 12

If a Hindu male dies intestate leaving behind Mother, Father, Son, Brother and Sister, the property will devolve on:

Which of the following propositions with regard to an application under Section 25 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 is incorrect?

On the grounds of barrenness or sterility, marriage can be

Adultery is a ground for divorce under

In a petition for divorce on the ground of adultery filed under Section 13(1)(i) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 by wife against husband, the person with whom the adultery was committed by husband is

Insanity as a ground for divorce has been provided under

Under the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, a wife will not be entitled to maintenance if

Give Incorrect Response. The ground of divorce:

According to The Marriage Laws (Amendment) Act, 2001, application for maintenance and education of the minor children pending the proceeding shall be disposed of within

Breakdown theory of divorce is reflected in

Renunciation of interest in the coparcenery property, by a coparcener

Give Correct Response. A petition under Section 12 is maintainable if:

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