Hindu Laws [ HINDU MARRIAGE AGI 1955 L The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 on— (@) IstJanuary, 1955 me into force (b) Ist May, 1955 © 26thJanuary, 1955 (d)-T8th May, 1955 Ans. (d) [UJS 2002, 2010) 2 Law relating to marriages amongst Hindus has ified under the ‘Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (b) Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956 (©) Child Marriage Restraint Act, 1929 (@) All of the above Ans. (a) {BJs 2012] 3. Hindu Law is @ GyilLaw (AGonal Law (Q Constitutional Law (d) Criminal Law Aas. (b) [BJS 2016] 4. Under the Constitution of India all aspects of fam- ily law are provided in the- (@) Union List (b) State List Gy oonet it (@) None of the above Ans. (¢) [Uys 2013) 5. The ancient source (8) of the Hindu Law is/are- (@) Shruti (b) Smuiti (© Diggst, commentaries and custom (All of the above ‘Ans. (4) [BJS 2016] 6 Which out of the following is not modern source of Hindu Law? (@) Equity, Justice and Good Conscience: (b) Precedent © VpGslation Custom [BJS 2009] 7. Under Hindu Mar ige Act, Hindu includes (@) Buddhist (b) Sikh © Jain SOT the above Ans. (d) [Us 2010} 8. The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 is not applicable to: (@) a follower of the Brahmo Samaj (b) the person, who is a Sikh by religion (©) agy person, who isa convert to the Hindu religion “Gf ‘members of any Scheduled Tribe Ans. (d) ERJS 2016] 9. Who among the following is the author of the famous work ‘Mitakshara’ ? (a) Apararka (b) Bhoja jjnaneswara (@) Parasara ‘Ans. (c) [Uys 2018] 10, The author of Dayabhaga was (@) Vijnaneshwara (&) Jimutavabana (© Vashishtha (a) Narada Ans. (b) [ByS, 2020] 1 ‘Jimutavahana’ is known for his work (@ Nirnaya Sindhu yyabhag. (© Dayatatva (@) DattakMimansa Ans. (b) [ups 2018] 12. The Hingu Marriage Act, 1955 is applicable to- (@ aJain and 'B'a Buddhist, both having domicile in Sikkim and working in United Kingdom, (b) ‘Cia Sikh and 'D'a Hindu, both having domicile in United Kingdom and working in Sri Lanka, (0 'G' and ‘Hf both Hindus, having domicile in Bhutan and working in the United Kingdom (@) Allthe above. Ans. (=) [DHys 2017] ‘Samarth Agrawal BooksHindu Laws 13. Which one of the following is not included in the term of ‘Hindu’ used in Hindu Marriage Act, 1955? @ (b) Jains (Mass (4) Buddhists Ans. (c) [UJs 2006] 14 Which one of following statement is not correct? Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 applies to @) Jains (b) Buddhists © si (@ Fétsons belonging to scheduled tribe ‘Ans. (d) [RJS 2011] 15. Who outof the following is not a Hindu under the Hindi fiage Act, 1955? (@)A legitimate child whose father is a Hindu and mother a Parsi and he is brought up as a family member of the latter. (b) An illegitimate child, whose father is a Sikh and mother a Buddhist. (© Areconvert by Buddhism. (@) AVirashaiva by religion. Ans. (2) [DHJs 2014) 16 Hindu Law is not applicable in which of the fol- lowing cases? @) Any person who is a Hindu, Jain, Sikh or Bud- hist by religion (b) Any person who is born of Hindu parents (9 Any person who is nota Muslim, Christian, Parsi lew ‘Members of the Scheduled Tribes coming within clause (25) of Art. 366 of the Constitution of India Ans. (d) [BJS 2009] 17, AHindu may be (@) Buddhist (b) Jain (9) Aryasmaji (AAI the above Ans. (d) [UJs 2008] 18 Hindu law does not apply to a person who is a Hindu by (@) birth (b) sion (0) reconversion oonet the above ‘Ans. (d) [UJs 2009} 642 indu by- 19. Apperson may be a (@) Bir (b). Conversion (©) Both (a)and(b) (A) None of the above Ans. (c) {BHJs 2015) 20, A Hindu ceases to be a Hindu by- @ (b) Abandonment , (d)_ Neither of these [HJs 2010) inciation version 8. (c) 21. Who is a Hindu among following ? (@) A legitimate child of Sikh male and Jain female (b) Anillegitimate child of Sikh male and Jain female (6) Anillegitimate child of Hindu male and Parsi fe ‘and who was brought up as a Hindu “All of the above ‘Ans. (d) {9s 2009 22. Which of the following is a school of Hindu Law? (2) Mitakshara (b) Dayabhaga (roth (a) and (6) (a). None of the above ‘Ans. (c) [BHYS 2015] 23. The 'Dayabhaga’ school of Hindu Law fundamen- tally differs from 'Mitakshra' school of law in the matter of- (2) Guardianship Inheritance and partition (©) Stridhan (d) Marriage Ans. (b) [Uys 2016] 24, Which Section of Hindu Marriage Act define ‘Sapinda Relationship’? (a) Section 2(a) (b) Section 2(b) (9 Kéction 3(0) (d) Section 2(g) ‘Ans. (c) [UJS 2008, 2010, WBJS 2011] 25. Sapinda relationship includes relationship by (2) halfor uterine blood (b) fyll blood (© adoption all the above Ans. (d) [ys 2010] 26, Sapinda Relationship extends upto: (a) Fourth generation through mother (b) Fiftfgeneration through mother ird generation through mother (d) None of the above Ans. (c) {Uys 2006, 2008 Samarth Agrawal Booksyr Hindu Lawes spree ta Hindu marriage, 'Sapinda relation. a. Migr of any person is counted upto f (ith generation in the ine of scent through fe ther only: (5) Tin generation inthe line of ascent through mothefonly. (Bath (—) and (0) Xi) None of the above [UJS 2009, Hys 2012} Ans. (©) ax. Rolesrcating to "Sapinda relationship" are based ‘on the principle of (@) Endogamy (b) Exogamy (© Polyamy (d) Monogamy: Aas. (6) [UJS2014, UP. HS 2018] 23. Amarriage under Hindu Law between Sapindas parties shgll be valid (0) 7G custom or usage governing each of them permits. (b) if the custom or usage governing any of them permits (©) ethr (a) or (6) (@) neither (@) nor (b) Ans. (2) [ujs 2013) 30. If parties to a Hindu Marriage are 'Sapinda' to ‘each other, the marrigae is- @ (b) voidable (foid (d)_ None, of the above ‘Ans. (c) [Bys 2012] 3L In Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, ‘Degrees of Probib- ited Relationship’ is defined under : (2) Section 3(b) (b) Sectiopa(c) 9 Section 3(e) (QGion 3) Ans. (d) {UJ 2015, AJS 2017] 52 As per Hindu Marriage Act, two persons are said ie be within the “degree of prohibited relation- ship” i ‘Statement : One is lineal ascendant of the other. Statement IL: One was the wife or husband of a ihe correct option : (and It (b) Only Tand It (© Only Land IIL (@) Only It and 1 Ans. (a) [H.P_JS2019] 33. Which of the following is included within the de- grees of Prohibited Relationship under the Hindu Marriage Act? (2) Lineal ascendant ofthe other. (b) Wife or husband of lineal ascendant or descen- dant of the other. (©) Chijdren of two sisters. (WAI the above. Ans. (4) [DHYs 2017] 34, Degrees of prohibited relationship include rela- tionship by- (@) fall blood (b) half or uterine blood (©) adopsion (d)Afthe above ‘Ans. (d) [eys 2011} 35. When two persons are the descedents of a com- mon ancestor but by different wives, they are said to be related to each other by (9 KF blood (b) fall blood (©) uterine blood (@) either (b) or (€) Ans. (a) [ays 2010] 36. Prohibited degree and sapinda relationship are: (2), Mutually exclusive (b) Dependant on each other (9, Aey overlap each other (a) None of the above Ans. (6) [UJS 2016, HADA 2016] 37. AHindu girl wishes to marry her mother's sister's adopted Hindu son who happens to be her child- hhood friend since the preadoption days. Such a marriage under Hindu Law will be (@) vali (b)Fiohibited degrees of relationship lineal ascendant or descendant ofthe other- @ slab Statement III: Relationship includes illegitimate (@) none of the above 8 well as legitimate blood relatic ‘Ans. (b) [Uys 2008] Samarth Agrawal Books 643Hindu Laws 38. A marriage between a Hindu boy aged 23 years and a Hindu girl aged 19 years, both of the same gotra, is (@) voigable (b) void 9 (A) illegal “Ans. (c) [Uys 2012] 39. Ajoint Hindu family consists of- (@) all person lineally descended from a common an cestor and their unmarried daughters. (b) all persons lineally descended from a common ancestor (@ all persons lineally descended from a common, ancestor including their wives but excluding their fed daughter (@) Al persons lineally descended from a common ancestor including their wives and unmarried daughter Ans. (d) [UP. HYS 2016] ‘Marriage Act, 1955 provides conditions of mar- riage ? @ 2 (b) Section 3 ee (4), Section ‘Ans. (<) (Us 2002, 2012] 2A Marriage is- @A sacrament (b) Acontract (©) Asocial function (4) Recognition of the spouse as husband and wife Aas. (a) [wBys 2015, Bys 2012) 3 In Hindu Law, Marriage has become : ‘Monogamous (b) Indissoluble Union (© Sacramental Union — (d) Contract Am [H.P.Js 2011) 4 Section 5() ofthe Hindu Marriage Ret introduces; (@) Endogamy ‘Monogamy (0 Exogamy (@) All the above Ans. (b) [AP.Js 2012, ays. 2016] 5 Can a Hindu marry second time on the basis of written consent of his first wife? (a) yes (by %) yes, if wife is more than 21 years of age (d) yes if wife does not give birth to any child in lag 10 years. ‘Ans. (b) Which is not a condition for valid Hindu mar. riage (a) neither party has spouse living atthe time of mar. Af the age of parties is above 18 years and below 21, years of age (© the partners are not within the degrees of prohib- ited relationship unless the custom or usage gor erning each of the them permits of a marriage between the two (@) the partners are not Sapindas of each other, ux less the custom or usage governing each of them permits of a marriage between the two Ans. (b) [DJs 2007] The marriage may be solemnized between two Hindys if— Bridegroom completes the age of 21 years and the bride completes 18 years. (©) Bridegroom completes age of 18 years and the bride completes 21 years (©) Bridegroom completes age of 21 years and bride completes 21 years (A) Bridegroom completes age of 18 ‘years and the bride completes 18 years Ans. (a) [U.P. HS 2009) Sanne consequence when the age of a Hind at her time of mari indu Mar 4 rn marriage under Hindu ica is less than 18 years? (The marriage is valid but Punishable (b) The marriage is void (©) The marriage is invalid (4) The marriage is ‘illegal Ans. (a) a ee ee Samarth Agrawal BooksHindu Laws ghich one of the following Acts has fixed the rninimum age of marriage of boys and girls? (a) TheChild Marsage Restraint Act (p) The Hindu Marriage Act (9 They ial Marriage Act auc above ‘Ass. (4) [UJs 2012] in A party is regarded as not having the mental capacity to solemnize the marriage, if suffering from: (@) vnsoundness of mind (b) mental disorder © or epilepsy ee Ans. (d) i Hindu [Pys 2011] ages Act, 1955— not prescribe, the ceremonies requisite for solemnization 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 (6) Does not prescribe the ceremonies requisite nor leave it to the parties to choose (©) Doss prescribe the ceremonies and does not leave itto the parties to choose (4) Does prescribe the ceremonies and at the same time leaves it to the parties to choose Ans. (a) [U.P. HJS 2009] 12 Under Section 7 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, Hindu marriage may be solemnized according. to the customary rites and ceremopics of: (@) Both the parties er of the parties (© Both (a) and (b) ‘Ans. (b) [rys 2019] 1B. The leading case of Hindu husband's entering second marriage on conversion t Islam is— () Mobini Jain’ case, 1992 (3) SOC 666 14. A Hindu husband converting to Islam and marry- ing again will be guilty of bigamy. It was held in which of the following case ? (2) Baburaov. State of Mabarashira (b) Dr. AN. Mukberji v. State ae Union of india (d) PV. Venkatraman v, State ‘Ans. (c) [Uys 2014] 15. A Hindu marriage may be solemnized according to the customary rites and ceremonies of (@) bride (b) bridegroom (Q) both-the parties (a) Aiher party (bride and bridegroom) thereto ‘Ans. (4) JAP. JS 2016, BJS 2016] 16 Which of the following ceremonies is/are obliga tory under Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 for a valid marriage? (@) Kanyadan (b) Sapapadi so PGiomssy rites and ceremones of either party (@) All of the above Ans. () {Uys 2014] 17, Kanyadaan is an important ceremony in Hindu marriages Is it mandatory for a marriage to be hheld valid + @ 1 (byfalse (0) True only ifkanyadaan isdone by biological father (a) True, only if kanyadaan is done by any blood relative Ans. (b) [PJs 2017] tg Registration of marriage has been made compulsory by Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 under tign 10 (b) Dayiet Lats case, 2001 (7) SOC 740 Wi ; (b) Section 9 (Aiea Mudgat’s case, 1995 (3) SCC835 (QAection (@) Section 12 (@) Shab Bano's case, 1985 (2) SCC 556 Ans. (6) (Ups 09,202 206.2015 Ans. (c) fur. ch Agrawal BooksHindu Laws 19, Smt. Seema v Ashwani KumarAIR 2006SC1158, 2 Remedy of resti the following issue has been discused by the SC : (a) Judicial Separation (b) Sapjapndi in Hindu Marriage Gham of Marriages (d) Maintenance Ans. (©) 20. Non-registration of marriage under Section 8 of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955: (2) invalidates the marriage and calls for imposition of penalty not invalidate the marriage but calls for [HLP. JS 2019} () imposition of penalty (© neither invalidates the marriage nor calls for imposition of penalty (4) makes the marriage voidable Ans. (b) [UP. HJS 2018, PJs 2011, 2017] 2L_Inwhich one of the following cases, the Supreme Court has directed that marriages of all persons, belongs to any religion, be registered in their re- spective States where marriage is solemnised, if they ayeitizens of India? (9Scema Adnoini Kuomar () Githa Haribaran v. Reserve Bank of India (©) Jobm Vallamattom v. Union of India (d) None of these [Uys 2018] 1 Which one of the following sections of the Hindu Marriage Act provides Restitution of Conjugal right Section 9 (b) Section 10 ( Section 5 (4) Section 11 Ans. (a) [Uys 2002, 2009] 3. tution of conjugal rights is aimeg at (4) Dissolving the marriage (by Pféserving the marriage (c) Both (a) & (b) (4) Bither (a) or (b) Ans. (6) (#85 201 Restitution of conjugal rights is available to (@) Wife (b) Husband (0 Wife and husband both (@) Only husband and not wife Ans. (c) CHJS 2015) Restitution of conjugal rights can be claimed (@) When there is a withdrawal from the society of other with an excuse (b) When there is a withdrawal from the society of other without any reasonable cause (9). When there is a withdrawal from the society of other without any absolute cause (d) Both (b) & (c) Ans. (b) (HHYs 2011] The constitutional validity of which section of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 was upheld by Supreme Court in Saroj Rani v. Sudarshan (AIR 1984SC 1562): ion9 (b) Section 13 © Section 16 (d) Section 17 Ans. (a) [eys 2017] ‘Where the wife (a homemaker) does not compl with the decree for restitution of conjugal rights under Section 9 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 and instead files for divorce and maintenance, would ioe to claim maintenance. (b)6e entitled to claim maintenance. (©) beentitled to claim only starvation allowance. (4) be entitled to claim maintenance only from te date she complies with the decree for rsttutio?® of conjugal rights, Ans. (b) Sg ee Samarth Agrawal BooksHinds Lawes In Indi a decree of restitution of conjugal rights ted by _) Aacment ofthe property of respondent {o) ares of the respondent (g_atachmentof propery and atest of txpondent, both {@) either attachment of property or by arrest of respondent and fine Ans. (2) [Uys 2013} 4. Where the wife files a petition for restitution of conjugal rights under Section 9 of the Hindu Mar- tage Act, 1955 on whom lies the burden of prov- ing ‘reasonable excuse for withdrawal from the society’? (a) Petis spondent husband mer wife {© Family members of the wife (@) Family members of the husband Ans. (b) [DHJs 2017) 9, The constitutional validity of Section 9 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 was tested in: (8) Séfoj Rani v. Sudarshan, AYR 1984 SC 1562 ) Shakantalabai v. kulkarni, AIR 1989 SC 1309 (©) Suresbtha Devi v. Om Prakash, AIR 1992 SC 1904 (@) Nanda v. Veena Nanda, AIR 1988 SC-407 Aas. (a) [UJS 2006, 2016, H.P. JS 2009] 10. Under which Section of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, judicial separation’ has been provided? (a) Section 9 Q ion 10 (9 Section 11 (d) Section 13 Ans. (b) [Bys 2016] IL A decree of Judicial separation : (i) dissolves the Matrimonial bond (ii) does not dissolve the Matrimonial bond but merely suspends marital rights and obligations during the subsistence of the decree (iii) Mandates that the parties still continue tobe hhusband and wife but not obliged to live together (iv) Provides that if the partis have not resumed cohabitation for a period of one year either Party may seek divorce ; (®) (, Gi) and (iv) (b) (i), i), Gil) and (iv) © @and (iv) (AG, (ii) and (iv) Ans. (d) (H.P.Js 2015) Samarth Agrawal Books 12, Whatis the effect. ‘of Judicial relation under Hindu Mai tion on marital irriage Act? (2) Marital relations come to an end 4 (o-italeltionsis upended (0) Marriage becomes void (4) Marriage becomes voidable Ane. (6) [Uys 2010} 13, 1 Sareetha v. Venkatasubbaiahis a case relating to: (a) Partition of property (b) Sohjugal rights (0 Inherithance (4) None of these Ans. (b) (HP. JS 2007-1] 14. A Hindu couple having the decree of judicial separation wants to live together : (@) They can live together. (b) They cannot live together. @ (6Aey can live together only after the permission of the court. Ans. (4) [UJs 2009] 15. Forced intercourse by a man with his wife while a decree of judicial separation is in effect- (a) ispanishable under the Hindu Marriage Act piceae ‘under the Indian Penal Code (©) isnotan offencein India (d) none of the above Ans. (b) teys 2013) 16 Which one of the following is not the ground of ‘Judicial separation under Section 10 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955? can live together after remarriage (a) Adultery (b) Cruelty © Upfrosy (9 Missing for less than seven years ‘Ans. (d) [us 2019] 647Hindu Laws 17. Which of the following prerequisiteis nota ground 2 Under for judicial separation of a Marriage + (@) Cruelty (b) Bigamy (© Suffering from venereal disease pe for dowry ‘Ans. (4) [H.P. Js 2007-1] 1 After the passing of a decree for judicial separa- tion, co-habitation is- (@) obligatory (-Giobligaory © direcory (@) cither(A) or (©) Ans. (b) [Hys 2011] (© Aadicial separation and divorce both (@) only divorce and not judicial separation Aas. (c) [Uys 2013] 20. If, during the period of judicial separation, cither spouse indulges in adultery, docs it furnish a ground for divorce? es (b) No (© Nota ground (d) None of the above Ans. (a) (U.P. Hs 2014] 2L The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 contains the minimum period of desertion for filing a suit for judicial separation is @ Toh years (b) Five years (hwo years (4) Seven years [UJS 2006, 2010, Hys 2014] Marriage Act provides void marriages ? (b) Section 13 @) Section 11 [BJs 2020, Uys 2018] @ n 12 Ans. (c) Section 11 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 555 may be declared null and void ig, the may ise are within the degres of prokibiy relationship (b) at the time of the marriage, one of the parties yy incapable of giving a valid consent to it jp consequence of unsoundness of mind (¢) at the time of the marriage, one ofthe parties ya subject to recurrent attacks of insanity (A) Inall the above circumstances Ans. (a) [RJS 2015, UJs 2016) ‘A marriage solemnized between two Hindus would not be regarded as void under section 11 of Act, if (2) one party has a spouse living at the time of marriage (b) the parties are within the degree of prohibited ionship fire party is incapable of giving a valid consent to the marriage due to unsoundness of mind (d) the parties are sapindas of each other Ans. (c) IMP. HJs 2014] For declaration of marriage as void, petition may be presented under Section 11 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 by @) ieved party (© ABither party (d)_ Family mebers Ans. (¢) [HYs 2015] ‘Which of the following Sections of the HMA wat challenged in the case of Laxmi Ammal ¥. Ramaswami Naicker? (b) Opposite party @) Section 10 bection 11 (© Section 12 (d) Section 13 Ans. (b) [HLP. Js 2013) Out of the following which is not a Void Marrias®? (@) Thatat the time of the Marriage either party has? spouse (©) The partes ae sapindas to each other © The parties are within prohibited degree of tglationship t either party is of bad character (a) pays 20091E Hind Lares orsage between # married man and an amartied wom is wot (b) Valid 4) woidable (@) None of these Ans @) [HIS 2008), eather ofthe pats has a spouse ving at the time of | marriage, the marti @ wild 4 @ veidible (a) none of the above [AP.Js 2015] & ‘Ans. (b) A bigamous marr commencement of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 xe contracted before the (a) iefac becomes void (b) becomes voidsble gine (d) neither of them Ans. (©) [Hs 2010), 1 Bigamous marriage under the Hindu Marriage Act 1955 is (9 Vaid (b) 6rd {@ Voidable (4) Irregular Ans. () [UJs 2013] IL Premarital relation of a spouse is a statutory ‘ground for (Judicial separation (b) Din (9 Nallity of marriage ae above Ans. (d) {UJS 2009, Bihar APO 2013] 2 Any marriage solemnized in contravention of the condition specified in clause (1) of Section 5 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 shall (@) voidable (b) fll and void © irregular (a) valid Ans. (b) [M.P. HJS 2012] B : If patties to a Hindu Marriage are ‘ach other, the marriage is ja! to vy (b) voidable eld (a) None of the above Aas, (6) [Bys 2013, UJs 2009] 14 ‘A’ marries 'B' the widow of his elder brother. The matriage i= wer (a) Valid (d) None of these {U)S 2002} (0 Voidable ‘Ans. (b) 18. A marriage under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 between two persons within prohibited degrees of relationship is (a) Valid (eid (0) Voidable (d) Irregular ‘Ans. (b) [Uys 2002] 16. ‘A’ marries 'B', the widow of his elder brother. ‘The marriage (a) Valid oy (0 Voidable (a) None of the above ‘Ans. (b) [HADA 2016] 17, Agroom of 25 years marries a bride of 15 years of age under Hindu Law, the marriage is (@) illegal (b) v0! (0) voidable “alid but punishable Ans. (d) [UJs 2006] 18 A groom of 22 years of age marries a bride of 15 years of ge. The marriage under Hindu Law is alid but punishable (b) void (9 voidable (@) illegal Ans. (a) [Bihar APO 2013] 19, State which of the marriage is void ab i following case? (q) ‘Tha the wife was atthe time of marras PSE person other than the person nant by some other she married (b) That the marriage has not bee consummated “owing to the impotence of the respondent yh the parties are Sapindas ofeach other unless the customs and usages permit such matiag® (4) Tat the consent of mariage wa ebsned by fraud. ‘Ans. (6) ways 2015] ‘Samarth Agrawal BooksHindu Laws 20. A decree of nullity of marriage in case of voidable marriages, annuls the marriage (a) from the date of the decree (b) fegat the date of the petition oon the date of marriage (@) from the dateas directed by the court Ans. (c) {U.P. HJS 2018] 21. Void marriage have been described under- (a) Section 9 of Hindu Marriage Act (b) Section 10 of Hindu Marriage Act es 11 of Hindu Marriage Act (4) Secion 12 of Hindu Marriage Act Ans. (¢) [Uys 2019, HHS 2013] 22 Which of the sections of the Hindu Marriage Act is applicable for declaring a marriage null and void, if the marriage is solemnized in contravention of clauses (i), (iv) and (¥) of Section 5 of the Hindu Marriage Act? @) Segjon9 (b) Section 10 ieee (a) Section 12 Ans. (c) [Bihar HJS, 2020) 23. Which of the following is not a ground for annulling a marriage under Section 12 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955? (@) Marriage has not been consummated owing to impotence of the respondent. (OAC the time of marriage the respondent was incapable of giving valid consent due to young age, (©) The respondent was pregnant by some person other than the petitioner tthe time of marriage (4) Consent ofthe petitioner was obtained by fraud 8 toa material fact concerning the respondent. Ans. (b) 24 Which of the following is not the ground of void- able marriage under Hindu Marriage Act ? @ Impotency (b) Unsoundness of mind © ‘or fraud re ‘Ans. (4) 25. 26. Section 12(1)(a) of the Hindu Marriage Acy j, related ae (b) Mental disorder 0) Fraud (d) None of the above Ans. (a) (U2. Hys201q ‘Supressio veri’ by a woman under HMA, 1955, who was pregnant at the time of marriage is wr annulling the marriage as groun (@Koidable (b) void (6) both (a)and(b) (4). neither (a) nor) ‘Ans. (a) [PJs 2012, U.P. HS 2014 ‘A marriage solemnized between two Hindus would not be regardeed as voidable under Section 12 of the Act if— (@) The marriage has not been consummated owing to the impotence of the respondent (b) The respondent was at the time of the marriage pregnant by some person other than the petitioner. (©) Bither party was incapable of giving a valid consent to sh€ marriage due to unsoundness of mind Gee are sapindas of each other Ans. (d) IMP. Hs 2011] If, at the time of solemnization of marriage, wife has been subjected to recurrent attacks of insan- ity, under Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 the marriage will be- @) Vali (b) Void (Moidable (a) Legal Ans. (c) ys 2017) A marriage solemnized between two Hindus Would not be regarded as void under Section 11 of the Act if @) One party has a spouse living at the time of marriage (©) The parties are within the degrees of prohibited islionship Either panty ij to th /'8 incapable of giving a valid conseat "© marriage due to unsoundness of mind Imp. Hys20!4)Hinds Lats canceaiment of promarrage pregnancy by the 0 ‘can make marriage eae (b) void (vl (4) None of the above Ase @) {UJS 2010} 1 concealment by the respondent of premarriage ancy by some person other than the petitioner Fon make a marriage (9 wid Kine 9 bel (a) valid Ans. (b) [UJS 2016] sy WaHindo aged 28 years marries aged 25 years according to Hindi rites. I¢ turns out that at the ‘me of marriage 'Y' was pregnant by someone other than X. The marriage between 'X' and "Y' is: (@) egal b) Voi (@froidable Ya) Nota marriage at all under Hindu Marriage Act Ans. (6) [UJs 2012, HADA 2016] 33. The nature of marriage of an impotgnt person is: (@ Void (b) Moidable (© Degal (a) None of these ‘Ans. (b) [HLP. JS 2016, BJS 2009] 34 Ia girl becomes pregnant by some person before marriage, and subsequently maries some third person: What is the position under Hindu Marriage Act, 1955? (@) Marriage is void han is valid (9/Marriage is voidable at the option of the groom (€) None of these Ans. (c) [Pys 2017] Es ji Incapacity to consummate the marriage within the = of Section 12 of Hindu Marriage Act, (4) only physical and not mental 36. Match List and Listl and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists List 1 List ‘A. Marriage between parties within 1. Voidable degrees of prohibited relationship B. Impotency 2. Void Marriage between two 3. Voidable sapindas of each other D. Pregnancy of wife atthe time of 4, Void -martiage by some person other than the petitioner Code: Bc D oa 1 403 () eadts Bers @ 3 1 2 4 ordered eed 8. ‘Ans. (a) ee 37. Match the List I with List Il and give the correct answer with the help of Codes given below : List I List II (Provisions of HM AcD ‘A. Impotency 1. Section 12(1)¢) B. Registration of Marriage 2. Section 12(1X) C. Premarriage pregnancy 3. Section D, Incapacity toconsent& 4. Section 12(1K8) Mental disorder Code: Acer GoD eae iat pat ee ® bas 8 @ tr too tnt Ob Berton” pec j 2015,20191 Ans. (¢) psa) Ae =< Samarth Agrawal BooksHinds Laves 38 The Hindu M Act, 1955 contains the provision regarding divorce in— (@) Segtton 10 (b) Section 11 as (a) Section 15 ‘Ans. (0) [UJS 2002, 2010, 2012] 39. Marital relationship comes to an end in the case of. (@) Ajudicial separation (©) Restitution of conjugal rights © roe (€) Both (a) and (b) Ans. (©) [BHYs 2015) 40. Under Section 13 of the Hindu Marriage Act, the number of grounds for divorce, which are ‘common to husband or wife, is @)7 (b) 9 Cae 8. (c) (4) is [Bihar APO 2013] 41. A marriage is frustrated when one of the spouses is suffering from any physical ailment ot mental ‘unsoundness of mind or changes their religion or renounces the world or disappears for a very long period. The aggrieved party should be allowed to put an end to the marriage by getting divorce under which shéory? (Frustration of marriage theory (b) Guilt of offence theory (9. Indissolubilty of marriage theory (4) All of these Aas. (a) IMP. Hs, 2020) 42 Which ofthe following has not yet been statutorily epinne re they of vore under the Hindu @) Fault theory (bY Wil theory © Guilt theory (4) Breakdown theory ie (b) (ALP. Js 2015) 48, a dey sround under Hindu Marriage Act, (2) judicial separation (b) judicial separation and divorce both (d) only divorce and not judicial separation Ans. (6) [UjS 2002, 2012, 2014] 44, 45. 47. ‘The statement, "while there is no rose which hay not thorn but if what you hold is all thorn and ng rose, better throw it away", relates to: (a) Restitution of conjugal rights (b) Judicial separation (©) Diyptce by mutual consent rae break down of marriage theory of divorce Ans. (d) [PJS 2019, UJS 2002, 2006) Dastane v. Dastaneis the leading decision of the ‘Supreme Court on the point of— bas (b) Desertion (©) Insanity (a) Adultery Ans. (a) IMP. HJS 2010, UJS 2002, 2019} The "Breakdown theory" of divorce is reflected by which section of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (@) Section 13(1) (B) ee 13(1A) Ans. (c) (b)_ Section 13 (2) (d) Section 13 B [Uys 2014] While examining the amplitude of cruelty for the Purposes of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, the Hon'ble Supreme Court, in which of the follow: ing cases, laid down broad parameters which may berelevant in dealing with the case of mental cru- elty: (2) V.Boagatv. D. Bhagat, AIR 1994 SC710 (©) Naveen Kobliv. Neel Kobi, AIR 2006 SC 1975 ©) Gurbux Singh v. Harminder Kaur, ATR 2011 SC 11! (Sowa Geshe ya Ghosh, (2007) 4800511 Ans. (4) (HLP. Js 2012 In which of the following reports, the Lav Commission recommended the "Breakdow! Principle" to be accepted as the additional groun! for divorce (@) in 70th report (b) ind report woe (A) in none of the above Ans. (c) [ups 201! a) (0 aaeagaa9. SL 52. Hindu Laws Inwhich of the following cases, the Supreme Court held that "the demand of dowry, which is prohib- ited under law amounts to cruelty and also a ground for dissolution of marriage"? (2) Jaya Chandra v. Annet Kaur, AIR 2005 SC 534 (0) Shobba Rani, Madbwkar Reddy, AIR 1998 SC 121 (© Vidoanath Sita Ram Agrawalev,Sarla Vidooanath Agrasoala, AIR 2012 SC 2586 (@) V. Bhagat w. D. Bhagat, (1994) 1 SOC 337, ‘Ans. (6) (LP. Js 2016), Under Hindu Law the ground for divorce is (@) Insanity (&) Cruelty (© Adpltery ge ‘Ans. (d) [PJS 2010] Insanity is a ground for- (@) getting the marriage annulled as voidable (©) judicial separation © divos hac ee Ans. (d) ‘Which is not a ground for seeking divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955? [ays 2011] (@) crudlty (b) desertion (©) unspundness of mind wen jevable breakdown of marriage {M_P. HJS 2010, 2015, AP. JS 2011, H.P. JS 2009] Inwhich case, the Supreme Court held that "Stay- ing together under the same roof is not a pre- condition for mental cruelty"? (@) JL Nanda v. Smt. Veena, AIR. 1988 SC 407 (b) Rao v. G.Jabilli, MIR 2002 SC 576 (MAK Srinivas Rao v, DA. Deepa, AIR 2013 SC2176 (€) NG Dastane u, S. Dastane, AIR 1975 SC 1534 ‘Ans. (c) [HLP. JS 2016] 54. Study the following statements and pick up the right option from the codes given below: Statement I : Voluntary sexual intercourse outside the wedlock is a ground for judicial separation as well asdivorce under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, Statement II: Apatt from being sued for divorce or judicial separation, a spouse having voluntary sexual intercourse outside the wedlock is also punishable under Section 497 of the Indian Penal Code as such this act negessarily amounts to adultery. (0) ily Statement lis true () Only Statement If is true (© Both (1) and (11) are ture (4) Neither (I) nor (His true Ans. (a) [PJs 2013] 55. Which of the following is not a valid ground for divorce as per Section 13 of the Act? (@) Mental cruelty (b) The other party renounces the world by entering any religious order (© Deser (a) 2k other party has not been heard of as being alive for a period of five years by those persons ‘who would have naturally heard of it, had that party been alive. Ans. (d) [MP. Hs 2008] 56. Venereal disease to be a ground for divorce under section 4M(1) (v) of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955- wan in communicable form (b) must be in noncommunicable form (0. mustbe in either (a) or (6) (@) formis not relevant ‘Ans. (a) [HJs 2010] 57. Which of the following is not a ground for divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955? (a) Respondent suffering from virulent and incurable form of leprosy. (b) RGfondenta Hindu converting to Buddhism. (© Respondent suffering from venereal (4) Respondent convicted for sodomy. ‘Ans. (b) [DHJs 2014] ‘Samarth Agrawal Books 653Hindu Laws 58. Ina petition for divorce on the ground of adultery 63. Which of the following in not 4 constitueny filed under Section 13(1)() of the Hindu Marriage ‘Act, 1955 by wife against husband, the person with whom the adultery was committed by husband is (@)_necsedary party (bfroper party (©) necessary party aswell as proper party (2) none of above Ans. (b) (MP. Hjs 2014] 59. For desertion to qualify as a ground for divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act, intention to desert (2) pcessary condition ) a sufficient condition (© neither necessary nor sufficient condition (@) none of the above Ans. (a) [Ps 2013} 60. The case relating to ‘Constructive desertion! is (2) Stoud Kiomar , Swarnalata [Uys 2010} 61. In Bipin Chandra v. Prabhavati, AIR 1957 SC 176, the Supreme Court explained— (2) the concept of cruelty, (©) the institution of marriage, (9 rGoneep of desertion, (4) the concept of adultery, as applicable under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, Ans. (c) (HP. Js 2009) 62. Under Hindu law where the husband creates a condition in which the wife is compelled to leave the conjugal home and live separately (@) the husband may sue for divorce (b) the wife will be held guilty of desertion (©. théimarriage is irretrievably broken down the husband is guilty of constructive desertion ‘Ans. (d) [Uys 2013] 67. element of actual desertion? (a) Factum of desertion (b) Animus deserdendi (0) Desettion should be without a reasonable excuse and without consent of the other party wxéeon period of one year must have run out before a petition is presented ‘Ans. (d) [HLP. Js, 2020) Lachman Utam Chand Kriplani v. Meenais the leading decision of the Supreme Court on the ground of— (a) Cruelty Beserion (0) Insanity (d) Adultery ‘Ans. (b) [M.P. HYS 2011} The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 requires the minimum period of years of desertion for filing a petition for divorce immediately preceding the presentation of the petition. (a) Three (b) Five oe (d) Seven ‘Ans. (c) [HYS 2012, 2015, PJs 2015, HLP.JS 2011, A.P. JS 2015, AJS 2012) Which one of the following is not a ground for divorce under Hindu Marriage Act, 1955? @) Apostasy (©) Ipsanity © Venerealdisease (Epilepsy Ans. (4) [Uys 2016] In case of ‘desertion’ the wife has to prove which of the following facts? (@) The husband has abandoned her (b) Thathe has done so without any reasonable cause and against her wish and without her consent. (©) That he has willfully neglected her. (4) All the above [uys 2013] (b) Available © Amailableto both (4) Not available to any ofthe spouse Ans. ( HS 2015] Samarth Agrawal Books ee14, Hindu Lewes Which one of the following provisions of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 relates with the grounds of divorce exclusively for wife? (@) Section 3A (b) Section 13(1-A) (9 Section 3B oSection 13(2) ‘Ans. (d) [UJs 2015, Pys 2015) Under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 a wife may present a petition for dissolution of marriage by a decree of divorce on the ground that her marriage was solemnised before she attained the age of 15 years and she has repudiated the marriage after attaining that age, but before attaining the age of I6years under- (@) Section 13(2Ki) 1 13(2)Gi) (0 Section 13(2)(ii) Section 13(2)(iv) Ans. (d) [HLP. Js, 2020] A petition for divorce may be presented under section 13(1) A ifeven after the passing of a decree for restitution of conjugal rights, which have not been restored for a period of at least @ 2: (b) 6 months (A years (4) 18 months ‘Ans. (c) [eS 2013] ‘Under which Section of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 husband and wife are allowed to divorce by mutual, consent? (@ Section 134. Mons (© Section 14 (d) Section 9 Ans. (b) {UJS 2006, 2010, 2012, 2015, 2018, BJS 2012, HJS 2015] In Hindu Marriage Act, 1995 the provision of ‘Divorce by Mutual Consent! was added by (@ Amendment in 1964 Q)Aeadmentin 1976 (9 Amendment in 1978 (d) Amendment in 1980 ‘Ans. (b) [UJs 2010, 2015, HJS 2017] ‘Consent theory of divorce was introduced in the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 in the year @ 19; (6) 1961 om (@ 1979 Ans. (c) [UJS 2009, BJS 2012] 7. Whit 75. The petition for divorce by mutual consent may be presented according to Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, ifthe spouses have been living separately for period of (a) A5ear (b) years (© 3years (d)_ None of the above Ans, (a) [US 2014, UP. HS 2016] 76. In proceeding for dissolution of marriage by ‘mutual consent under Section 13B of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 the parties have to move the Court once again (@) fier eighteen months of the petition (b) After six months but before eighteen months from the date of presenting the petition (©) After six months but before twelve months from the date of presenting the petition (€) Afier six months but before twentyfour months from the date of presenting the petition Ans. (b) [HHYs 2011] ‘one of the following is a correct statement? (@) Divorce by mutual consent has been provided under the Hindu Marriage Act, fom its inception, vorce by mutual consent was introduced by Hindu marriage (Amendment) Act, 1975 (© Divorce by mutual consent has been provided ‘under Section 13A of the Hindu Marriage Act (d) A petition for divorce by mutual consent must be presented within one year of marriage Ans. (b) [UJs 2002] 78. “No petition of divorce can be presented within cone year of marriage.” It is provided in which following Sections of the Hindu Marriage Act ? InderSection 14 (b). Under Section 12 (© UnderSection13. (d). Under Section 11 Aas. (a) [Uys 2019] 79. Bar to entertain a petition for divorce is contained in ice 14 of Hindu Marriage Act (b) Section 15 of Hindu Marriage Act (© Section 19 of Hindu Marriage Act (d) Section 23 of Hindu Marriage Act ‘Ans. (a) [WBJS 2011) Sumarth Agrawal BooksHinds Laws ion 14 of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 imposes a 86. Under Hindu law, children of void and voigy, marriage are legitimate under which section ‘ban for filing petition for- jindu Marriage Act, 1955? (@) Judicial Separation _()BSivorce El (0 Voidabi 4) Void marriage (0) Section eri oidable ma foid ma riage (a). Void martiag (0) Section 11 (4) Section 17 Ans. (b) {Uys 2014) ® Ans. 81. ‘ition: is ion of A A eee =* es " ie “en 87, The child born of void and voi Soares atrial undes Hindu Law is of marriage “he oneal imate im (®) 2Years ear tesitimas tee (©) Illegal (d)_ None of the abore (© SixMonths (@) Two Months Ans. (b) IHS 2011, HJS 2015, PJS 2017, pom TIS20.203.209 s 5, , ; . PAS Ujs2016) 88 Children born out of void or voidable marriage under Sections 11 and 12 of Hindu Marriage Acy, $2. Section 14 of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 imposes a 1985 are decal Bbe ng ptton fay cid ee (a) Judicial Separation jvorce (b) IMlegitimate but can inherit the property of their (© Voidable marriage (d)_ Void marriage parents. Ans. (b) [UJs 2015] (©) Legitimate and can inherit all family property 83. Which of the following Sections of the Hindu ‘Legitimate but can inherit the property of their Marriage Act, 1955, provides that children of a parents only void marriage would be the legitimate children ? Ans. (4) [UJs 2015} (2) Seon 11 in 16) 89, Inwhich Section of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (9 Section 17 (4) Section 18 ‘bigamy’ is prohibited ? Ans. (b) [HLP. JS 2012, HJS 2015] (@) Section 15 Section 17 ‘84. Section 16 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 does (©) Section 19 (d) Section 21 ‘ot confer status of legitimacy to children born Ans. (b) [uys 2010) (2) outofa valid marriage 90. Which Section of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (b) out of voidable marriage deals with punishment for bigamy? (9 out ofa void marriage (@) Section 14 (b) Section 15 (4) Mthout marriage (©) Section 16 SA Section 17 Ans. (d) [BJS, 2020) Ans. (d) [PJs 2015] 85. Section 16 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 deals 9 Punishment for violation of condition as o ag¢8 with the legitimacy ofthe children of Provided under Section S(iii) of the Hind (4) void marriages Marriage ‘Act, 1956, has been provided sander which t of the following section of the Hindu Marriage (b) vojdable marriages Act, 1956 2 ‘void and voidable marriages (@) Sgetion 18(b) (b) Section 17 (4) valid marriages (97 Section 18(a) (A) None of the above Ans. (c) [BJS 2016, U.P. HJS 2009, HJS 2017] Ans. (c) [Uys 2018 2013] ‘Samarth Agrawal Books4. 95, Hindu Laws 4, Assertion (A) : A bigamous marriage is void under Hindu Law. Reason (R): A child born out of void marriage is legitimate child of his parents, ‘Choose the correct answer by using the code given below — Code: (@) Both (A) and (R) true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) ch (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) © (distruc but R) is false (d) (A) is false but (R) is true Ans. (b) [US 2002] Which of the following theories is the outcome of a fundamental shift in the policy discernible from the judicial recognition of the view that the purpose of divorce law was not to punish the guilty but to protect the innocent spouse : (@) Fault theory ) it theory Breakdown theory (d) Both (b) and (c) ‘Ans. (¢) [ELP.Js 2011] Under Hindu Marriage Act, ‘Condonation’ ap- plies tothe matrimonial offence of- “Adultery (b) Cruelty (Q Desertion (@) Both (a) and (b) Ans. (a) [H.P. Js 2011] Can suit lie in the Civil Court for obtaining the decree for annulment of a Hindu marriage after the death of the spouses ? No, the suit will nt lie (b) Yes, the suit will lie (©) Depeds (d) None of the above anc {Pys 2019] Samarth Agrawal U) ICTION & PROCEDURE 9-28-A] 19 of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 a a matrimonial case has to be filed in the place (®) Where the marriage was solemnized (b) At the place where the respondent atthe time of the presentation of the petition resides (©) Atthe place where the patties to the marrage lst resided together (AA of the above Ans. (4) [HJS 2008, M.P. HJS 2015) 2. The pgoceeding in a case shall be in camera Yoweri (b) maintenance (© testamentary & intestable succession (@) all of the above Ans. (a) [DJs 2007] 3. Apetition under this Act cannot be presented to the District Court within the local limits of whose ordinary original civil jurisdiction, where- (a) the marriage was solemnized, (6) the respondent, at the time of the presentation of the petition, resides (Me parties to the marriage did not last reside to- gether (4) the petitioner-wife is residing at the time of the presentation of the petition ‘Ans. (c) [MP. HJS 2011] 4, Section 22 of Hindu Marriage Act provides for : (a) Bar, (AG camera proceedings (© Rule of fair Trail (A) All of these Ans. (b) fatrimonial relief [UJS 2012, H.P. JS 200741, ‘UJS 2012] 5. Under Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 the right to ‘Permanent Alimony’ is available @) tothe husband only (6) so%he wife only to both husband and wife (4) to the dependents only Ans. () [us 2010]y Hinds Lawes 6 The provision for maintenance pendente lite has been made under Section of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. a ta @ 23 (a) 26 03 Ans. (b) TUJS 2010, 2012, PyS 2015, 2017, ‘WHJS 2015) 7. Maintenance pendente lite and expenses of the proceedings under Section 24 of the Hindu Mar- riage Act can be granted to- (@) thewife (b) the rasband ‘either the wife or the husband (@) none of the above Ans. (<) [AP. JS 2015, UJS 2016] ‘& Which section of the Hindu Marriage Act deals with 2 & 24 (b) Section 21 (9 Section 26 (d) Section 36 Ans. (a) DAP. Js 20071] % icgtion for maintenance can be made to: ial Court (b) Appellate Court (High Court (4) Supreme Court Ans. (a) {HLP. Js 2007-1] 10. Remedies under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 and Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code are @ lent on each other independent of each other (© supplementary to each other (4) complementary to each other Ans. (b) (MP. HYs 2014) 4A Hindu male can claim maintenance from his yews 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (b) Section 18 of the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956 (©) Section 125 0 the Code ‘of Criminal Procedure (4) None of the above provisions Ans. (a) (HLP. Js 2020, 2012) 12. Interim Maintenance claimed by Husband yi, during pendency of matrimonial proceedings; called as: 9 Meinnenance pendent te (b) Alimony pendent lite (0) Receiving's (d) None of these Ans. (a) (LP. JS 20075) 13, Provisions of Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage ‘Act, 1955 corresponds to (a) Section 36 of the Special Marriage Act, 1954 (b) Section 36 of the Indian Divorce Act, 1869 Both (a) and (b) (@) None of the above Ans. () (Us 200, 14. An application under Section 24 of the Hinda Marriage Act, 1955 needs to be disposed of within (@) 30 days from the date of service of notice on the wife or the husband as the case may be. (b) 46 days from the date of service of notice on the wife or the husband as the case may be. (©) 60 days from the date of filing of the application under Section 24. (4) 30 days from the date of filing of the application under Section 24, Ans. (b) [DHys 2014) 15. Which of the following propositions with regard to an application under Section 25 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 is incorrect? @) An application under Section 25 can be made before passing ofthe decree under Section 13()2} (b) An application under Section 25 can be madeat the time of passing of the decree under Section ofthe Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. © An application under Section 25 can be made subsequent to the passing of the decree in a petition uupder section 13(2)(i). ‘An application under Section 25 can be maié Subsequent to dismissal ofthe petition fr divott under Section 13(1}(-), Ans. (4) [DHys 2014] 58 Samarth Agrawal Books sisi ar OEErescinded- {@) Ifthe party in whose favour the o passed remarries, hose f (b) Ifthe party in whose favour the order has by passed is the wife, she has not remained chase (@, the party in whose favour the order hasbeen passed isthe husband, he has had sexual inten course with any other woman, (lithe above ‘Ans. (d) [HHJs 2013) 11, Inasuit for dissolution of marriage: der has been (@) Permanent alimony can be granted (b) Msistenance pendente lite can be granted maintenance pendente lite and permanent alimony can be granted (@) Neither maintenance pendente lite nor permanent alimony can be granted Ans. () [AP.Js 2012] 18 A"Divorced" Hindu wife can claim maintenance under which of the following Acts (@) Hipdu Marriage Act only ‘Marriage Act and Criminal Procedure Code 1973 (© Hindu Adoption & Maintenance Act, 1956 and Hindu Marriage Act (4) In all of the above Ans. (b) [Uys 2015] 19. Under which Section of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 provision has been made for permanent ali- ‘mony and maintenance ? (@) Section 24 (b) Section 26 ion 25 (@) Section27 8. (c) [UJs 2019) 7. Alimony under Section 25 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 can be ordered by @ agyil cour (bY court exercising jurisdiction under Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (© Both (a) and (b) (4) Neither (a) nor (b) Ans. (b) {Uys 2014] ‘Samarth Agrawal Books Act, 1964, deals ih oS Vans of children (b) disposal of Property (9 maintenance pendent lite (4) petmanent alimony Ans. (a) TH.P. JS 2009] 2. ‘Section 27 of the Act is attracted only when the Property presented at or about the time of marriage is alleged to belong : (@) To the husband (b) Tptthe wife mn to both the spouses (@) None of the above Ans. (c) IMP. HJS 2010, 2014] 23, Section 27 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 allows the court to divide which one of the following between the spouses? (a) Property acquired by them out of their earnings before the marriage. (b) Property acquired by them out of their earning the marriage. (9/ Property presented to them jointly a the marriage. (a) Property acquired through inheritance by the husband. Ans. (c) [DHYs 2012} 24, In which court matters relating to matrimonial relief will be filled? (@) High Court (b) Civil Judge Junior Division) (©) Civ Judge (Senior Division) (gy District Court or Family Court ‘Ans. (d) [Raj. JLO, 2019] 25, Under Section 28 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, every appeal from decrees or orders shall be preferred with effect from 23rd December, 2003, within a period of from the date of decree or order : (0) 120days py een (©) 30days (A) 60 days ‘Ans. (b) [HJS 2015, UJs 2014, 2015, 2019, RGJ 2014]Hindu Lawes 26, Whatis the consequence when the age of a Hindu girl at her time of marriage under Hindu Marriage ‘Act, 1955 is less than 18 years: (2) The marriage is valid but punishable a (b) The marriage is void (6) The marriage is invalid (4) The marriage is illegal Ans. (a) [Ups 2002, 2012, HADA 2016] 27. The period of limitation for seeking an annulment 30, of magziage on the ground of Fraud (6) re year from the date of knowing the fact of Fraud {b) Six months from the date of knowledge of Fraud (0. Within two years from the incident of Fraud (@ Within fourteen months from the date of knowledge of fraud Ans. (2) [HYS 2013) 28 Limitation of filing appeal against decrees under Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 is from date of decree is L_ On which date the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 came into force? (17° May 17 June © 17*July (d) 17 April Ans. (b) [OJs 2013] 2. Ifthe two persons are related by blood or adoption wholly through males, each is known to have _—____ to other: 5 (2) Cognate ov howe @ Full blood (d) Half Blood ‘Ass, (b) [AP. Js 2012} 6 3, The Hindu Succession Act, 1956 applies of the following religion plies to persons (2) Hindus, Sikhs and Parsis indus, Jains, Budhists and Sikhs (Only Hindus (4) Hindus, Jains, Buddhists, Sikhs and Jews Ans. (b) [DHJs 2020) SUCCESSION ACT, 1956 (a) 30days (b) 45 days (0 60days (d)90 days Ans. (d) [UJS 2019, In the absence of any proceeding under the Hingy Marriage Act, between the parents of the children, ‘an order for the custody, maintenance ang ‘ducation of minor children can be passed by the, («) Guardianship Court (b) High Court (6) Abistrict Court (d) All the above ‘Ans. (c) [A.P. JS 2012) . During the pendency of appeal against the decree of divorce, the parties {@) Are competent to solemnise second marriage (b) May contract another marriage with the leave of thegourt (9 Are not competent to contract another marriage and their incapacity to do so is absolute (a) None of the above Ans. (0) [Bihar APO 2013, UJS 2015] One persén is said to be an agnate of another, (a) fwo are related by blood or adoption but wholly through males (b) two are related by blood or adoption but not only through males (©) two are related by blood or adoption but wholly through females (d) two are related by blood or adoption but not wholly through females Ans. (a) [UJS 2019, H.P. JS 2019, Bihar APO 2013, PJS 2013, OJS 2014] Section 3(c) of the Hindu Sucegssion Act defines (0) Agnate bY Copnate (© Fall blood (d) Half blood ‘Ans, (b) [Uys 2010] A person is said to be a ‘cognate! of another if (a) two apefélated to each jon acy tao ah ther by blood or api (bY{two are related to each othe ion but not whelly through tes oF ar (© both (a) and (b) (d) None of these Ans, (b) tPys 20071 Sai A BooksHindu Succession A id tobe rcated to = a es ie athen ghey are descended from: "iM blood (gAommon ancestzes but by diferent husbang {e) Common ancestres but bythe samc hubs (g Different ancestress but by different husbands (a) Different ancesres but by same husband ‘Ans. (a) ‘Heit’ has been defined under (¢) Secon 34) ofthe Hindu Succesion Ae ) (Ys 2017) tion 3(¢) of the Hindu Succession Act ection 3(f) of the Hindu Succession Act (a) Section 3(g) of the Hindu Succession Act Ans. (0) {oys 2011 Apperson who dies without making a will is known ‘as "Intestate", This has been defined under Hindu Succession Act in (@) Section) QKion 30) (@ Section 3(h) (d) Section 4 Ans. (b) {UJs 2010) Coparsenary property is known as : ()/oint Family property (b) Self Acquired property (© Separate property () None of these Aas. (2) [HLP. JS 2007-1] As a general rule, interest in the coparcenary property is acquired by virtue of ae (b) inheritance (©) marriage (d)_ none of the above Aas. (a) [ys 2013), AJoint Hindu Family does not igelude + (@) Married son ot daughter (©) Adopted son (4) Adopted daughter Ans. (b) [UJS 2008, H.P. JS 2016] Whether Joint Hindu Family/Hindu Undivided Family : (a) Isa legal entity like a company () Isajutistic person. (Q Mrot a juristic person. (@) Isa partnership firm ek [pys20181 Gamarth Agrawal Books Hinds Laces Wa The Hi ie ae Succession Act, 1956 does not apply to thes OPeMY OF & person who is martied under (Sti Marriage Act (b) Hindu Matriage Act (0) Child Marriage Restraint Act (d) None of the above Ans. gate (») [PJs 2019] 5 Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act, 2005 came into from; (a) 20th December,2004 (b) th September, 2005 (©) 20th December,2005 (d) 9th September, 2004 | [Sections 5-29 & Section 30) L_ The Hindu Succession Act as amended in September, 2005 empowered the daughter of a coparcener rights in coparcenary property like son under _ of the Act. (a) Sections (b) Section? ( Seion 12 (@) Section 15 8. (a) [wsjs2011] 2. Which one of the following Sections of the Hindu Succession ‘Act, 1956 makes provision for "Notional Partition’? (a) Sgetion 14 (b) Section 10 ‘Section 6 (d) Section 18 ‘Ans. (c) [UJS 2006, 2008, HJS 2015, HP. JS 2016] 3, Hindu Succession Amendment Act, 2005 came into effect on ) t, 2005 Geb September, 2005 (@) 9th June, 2005 [os 2011] (©) 9h July, 2005 Ans. (d) 4. Asaresult ofthe changes introduced by the Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act, 2005, the daughter ofa coparcener in a oint Hindu Family, governed by the Mitakshara Law, becomes a coparcenet— (a) wg 17-06-1956 09-09-2005 (6) weg 20-12-2004 (@) from the day, she was born Ans. (b) tea. y82091 (6615. The Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act, 2005 confers upon a Hindu woman (@) aight to claim partition (b) aright to ownership as coparcener (9 a right of residence and partition in parental yelling house even after marriage All the above Ans. (d) 6 After the Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act, 2005, the daughter of a coparcener in a Joint Hind family governed by the Mitakshara law: {@) shall haveno right in the coparcenery property &) become a coparcener by birth (9/ hall become a coparcener by birth in her own right in the same manner as the son. (@) shallbe entitled to dispose of the entire coparcenery property Ans. (0) [RJS 2015) 7. ‘A',a Hindu male, having undivided interest in a Mitakshara Coparcenary property dies leaving ‘behind two sons and one daughter. The daughter is entjtied to the following share in the property: ow &) 1/4 © 9 (4) none of these Ans. (2) [UJs 2009] & A property acquired by a female as coparcener ‘can be disposed of by her by way of (@) testamentary disposition © both (2) and () (@) sone of these Aas. (c) [DHyJs 2014] 9. The general rules of succession of a Hindu male ying intestate are contained in Section of the Hindu Succession Act, 19 (2) Section7 (bYSection 8 (9 Section 14 (a) Section 15 Ans. (b) [0Js 2014) 10. When a Hindu inherits the property from his father under Section 8 of the Act, he takes it as— (a) Joint family property (b)Loowner His separate property (d) Tenants in common Ans. (c) (MP. HJS 2011) 662 IL Under Section 8 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 the correct order of priority of succession j, reflected as follows: (2) Class Iheits, lass If heirs, Cognates, Angnatey (b) Agnates, Cognates, Class I heirs, Class It heirs (0) Cpgnates, Agnates, Class If heris, Class I hers Wu { heris, Class If heirs, Agnates, Cognates Ans. (A) [UJS 2009, 2016) 12. Who is not a class I heir under Hindu Succession Act? (a) Mother WV baer () Son (d) Wife Ans. (b) [H.P. JS 2020, 2007-1, 2011], 13, Which of the following is not the heir of class II of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 ? (a) Father (b) Father’s father, father’s mother (© cther’s father, mother’s mother ie and sister by uterine blood Ans. (d) [Us 2019} 14. Which of the following relation is one of the four relations which has been elevated to class I heirs category, by the Amendment Act of 2005? (@) Son's daughter's son (b) Daughter's Daughter's son (© Daughter's son's son Gen of the above ‘Ans. (d) 15. Who among the following is not a class-I heir? frre (b) Daughter of a predeceased daughter (©) Daughter of a predeceased son (4) Son of predeceased son Ans. (a) [HLP. JS 2013] 16 In the absence of class I heir who inherits the ae of a Hindu male? GY Father () Brother ©) Sister (d) All of the above Ans. (a) [uys 2014) Samarth Agrawal Booksvr Hinds Lee jeh one ofthe following is not a Class 1 heir 1 iierthe Hindu Succession Act, 19562 (father Daughter of a predeceased daughter of a pre deceased son {9 Sonofa predeceased daughter (4) Both (2) and () above Ans. (2) {UJs 2016) oder the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 which one 8 fake following is mot a class I heir? @™M yhatrer 1@ Son {@) Daugher ofa predeceased son Ans. (b) [DJS 2009, PJs 2015, 2017, MP. HYJS 2015] 8. Under Hindu Succession Act, 1956 which one of the following is not a class I heir} (@) Mother ther Son (€) Daughter Ans. (b) [UJs 2006] 21, A 'Step-mother comes into the category of : (2) Class Iheir A Wheir @ Agnate (€) Cognate [BJs 2019], in Class I of Schedule of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, does not include (@) adopted son Kepson © illegitimate son (d) None of the above Aas. (b) [UJS 2018, BYS 2016] 2 A'mother' is not entitled to inherit as a Class 1 heir, from her @) Adopted son om son ( Wegitimate son (@) None of the above Ans. (b) [HIYS 2011, PJS 2012} 2. The rules regulating "the distribution of property ‘mong heirs in class I of the schedule" to the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 are cgatained int () Section Sion 10 2% Aisa Hindu male, He dies intestate leaving a son 8, two grand sons M and N of deceased ton Cand three great grandsons X,Y and Z of deceased Brandson P of deceased son D. What will be share of M and x? () 1/3, 1/6 © 1/3, 1/9 (d) None of these Ans, (b) {P5S 2017] 2. If the deceased feaves behind more than one widow : 97 Rib id ogee wold et one sare eg to that of other Class I heirs (b) Each widow would get one share equal to that of other Class I hers. (9 None of the widows will get any share (4) Allthe widows willbe entitled only to maintenance Ans. (a) [Bihar HS, 2020} 26, A Hindu dies intestate leaving behind two sons, one daughter and widow. His property shall devolve upon: {@) sons only (b) sons and daughter lon daughter and widow (d) widow only Ans. (0) [UJs 2006, 2009, B}S 2013] 27. A Hindu dies intestate, leaving two sons, three daughters, two widows, three grand-daughters by ‘a predeceased son. Calculate the share of the grand daughters. (@) Ypeach (&) Videach 1/21 each (@)_ 1/28each ‘Ans. (e) IMP. HS 2011] 28, A Hindu male X dies intestate leaving behind his father's widow, brother's widow, father's brother and father's sister, Who out of the following will succeed (9 7ather's widow and brother's widow (b) Pather's brother and father’s sister (0) Father's widow and father's sister © Sein cae (@) Brothers widow and father’s brother ‘Ans, (b) [H.P.JS 2012] Ane. (@) THE, JS 200] ‘Samarth Agrawal Books ee29. Hindu Laws A dies intestate leaving behind two sons and wife. ‘The wife was pregnant at the time of A’s death The wife gives birth to a male child after seven months of ‘death’. (@) the child will not inherit any property of A as he was not born at the time of A's death (©) the child inherits a share in the undivided property that is available for partition on the date of his pats inherits with effect from the date of A's death (@) the child gets the entire property tothe exclusion of his mother and two brothers Aas. (c) [APDSJ 2011] 30. A Hindu male is survived by an adopted son, an afterborn natural son and his married daughter. His jired property shall devolve upon “allthe three equally. {b) only to the two sons (© only to the natural son and to the daughter (@) only to the natural son Ans. (a) [Bys, 2020] 3L_ Rule 2 under Section 10 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 isa (2)/fer capita rule () perstrpes (©) perstirpes per capita rule (@) rule of exclusion Ans. (2) [Uys 2009] 32. Under the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 in the case of intestate’ succession of a male Hindu father is— (@) Class heir wean heir (©) Special gradeheir — (d) Class Il heir ‘Ans. (b) [AP.Js 2011] 33. Which of the following statements is incorrect in reference to the Hindu Succession Act, 1956? (@) Sister by uterine blood is not included in the tule at ‘daughter's daughter is heir in Class I (© Movable property acquired by a female Hindu is held by her as full owner. (4) Immovable property acquired by a female Hindu is held by her as full owner. Ans. (b) {RJs 2010] 34, 35, 36. 37. Which of the following is correct under Secs 10 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 for a surviving sons, surviving daughters and mot of the male intestate? Each shall take one share {(b) All will take one share () All the sons and daughters shall take one sh, (0d mother shal take one share are (4) All the sons and daughters shall take one sh © and mother shall take no share = Ans. (a) 189s 2016 ‘The rule of distribution of property of an intestate ‘among heirs in class II of the schedule has bers provided under of Hindu Succession Ay (@) Section 13 “pyaar (Q) Section 12 (d) Section 14 Ans. (b) [M.P. HJS 2020, 2015) Under which Section of the Hindu Succession Ac, 1956, a female Hindu is declared to be full nd absolute owner of property possessed by her? (@) Sections yes 9 Section 14 (Q) Section 13 [HLP. Js 2007.1) The "property"mentioned in Section 14 of the Hindu Succession Act, include property acquired bya female Hindu.....- (2) Byinheritance ) (© Inlieu of maintenance (gY“All of these Ans. (d) [M.P. HIS, 202] For the application of Section 14 of Hinds Succession Act, 1956, the acquisition of the Property by a female Hindu must be @) prior to the Act came into force (b) after the Act came into force either prior or after the Act came into force (A) only after the Act and not before the Act came it ce Ans. (c) [ways 2011), Under Section 14 of the Hindu Succession Act 1956, any property possessed by a female Hind whether acquired by her before or after tH commencement of this Act, shall be held by bet partition (37fall owner () limited owner (©) co-owner with her husband (d) None of the above ‘Ans. (a) [Bs 016) Beg re ae ee rrr goa Samarth Agrawal BooksHindu Lawes 4g. "V. Tulasamma v. V. Sesha Reddy! decision of the Supreme Court on ¢ of Section - of the Act. @ 6 (b) 8 oa (@) 15 © (MP. HJs 2011) 41, Section 14 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 applies to istheleading the provisions (@) movable property (b) i Goth movable and immovable property (d) none of the above Ans. (6) [Us 2018, os 2011) 42. The proposition of law laid down in Thulasamma v. Seshareddy (AIR 1977 SC 1944) relates to~ (a) Essential ingredients of gift deed (b) Essential ingredients of will deed (© Right of a female Hindu under subsections (1) and (2) of Section 14 of the Hindu Succession Act (4) Right ofa reversioner Aas. (0) {aPys 2011] 43, The general rules of succession in the case of female Hindus are contained in— (a) section 9 of the Hindu ‘Succession Act, 1956 (b) section 10 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 (© sestion 14 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 es 15 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 Ans. (d) [EYS 2014, HLP. JS 2009] 44. Under the provisions of Hindu Succession Act, 1956, any property inherited by a female Hindu from her father or mother shall devolve, in absence of any son or daughter of the deceased (including the children of any predeceased son of daughter): (@) Upon the heirs referred to in Section 15(1) of the jovable property (bpon the heirs of deceased female Hindu's father © Upon the heirs of deceased female Hindu's husband (d) None of the above ‘Ans. (b) [RS 2016] 45. The property of a Hindu ing i shall devolve firstly upon” S78 itetate (2) Heits of mother (b) Heirs of father (9. Belfs of husband Sons and daughters and the husband ‘Ans. (d) [Uys 2015] 46. ‘The self acquired property of a Hindu married female dying intestate, whose husband predeceases her and who did not have any child devolves upon the following: ae her paternal heirs On her husband's heirs (©) Onher maternal heirs (a) Depends upon discretion of the Court Ans. (b) [DHJs 2020} 47. The property that a female Hindu inherits from her father or mother is included in which provi- sion of the Hindu Succession ? (a) Section 15 (1) (a) oe 15(2)(@) © Section 15(3)(b) _(@) Section 14 Ans. (b) [PJs 2019), 48. A Hindu widow A got property in succession from her mother. A dies intestate, She leaves after her a brother and her husband's father and mother. Her property would devolved upon- (a) Tp father of her husband To her brother {e) To mother of her husband (d) To all in Similar share Ans. (b) (MP. HJs, 2020] 49, Ifa woman, who has inherited property from her ‘mother, dies without children, then such property devolves on? ye heirs of her father 16) The heirs of her maternal grand father (© Theheirs of her mother inlaw (4) On her husband Ans. (a) [ap.Js2011] 50, Any property inherited by a female Hindu from her father or mother shall devolve after her death (ia absence of any son or daughter including the children of any predeceased son or daughter) ‘upon: (@) Heirs of her husband (b) Heir of her fatherindaw feirs of her father (a) None ofthe above Ans. (0) [Bihar HYJS, 2020] ete en ea eee armen TT gee ‘Samarth Agrawal Books eeHinds Laws SL Inherited property of Hindu widow who dies {intestate and had a son and daughter shall devolve pon (@) Son, (b) Daughter. om and daughter {€) Depends on discretion of Court ‘Ans. (c) [DHys 2020] $2. Which Lew Commission Report has proposed to amend Section 15 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 in case « female dies intestate leaving her self ‘quired property with no heirs? (@) 205th Lew Commission Report (©) 296th Law Commission Report 17th Law Commission Report (@) 208th Law Commission Report Ans. (c) 53. Sei ‘not include (0) she chastity of a female ) presents given to her (©) propery purchased by her (@) propery inherited by her Aas. (0) (3s, 2020] ‘SA. Right of a child in womb is given under which ‘one of the following Sections of the Hindu Suc- (HyS] cession Act ? ®) 24 (b) Section22 “Section 20 (@) Section 25, ‘Aas. (c) [ys 2019} ‘55. Under Section 20 of Hindu juccession Act, 1956 the rights of a child born in Justo Matrimonio haves to: (2) fooment of conception (b) moment of birth (6) either (a) or () whichever is beneficial to the child (4) none of the above Ans, (a) {PJs 2013) Section of the Hindu with presumption in cases (b) Section 22 (@) Section 20 57. Presumption in cases of simultaneous dea, under Section 21 of Hindu Succession Act, 19565, that (a) Xounger survived the elder IW Elder survived the younger (0 Noone is survived (4) Bither (a) oF (0) Ans. (a) [HEYS 2011) $8, Section 23 and 24 of the Hindu Succession Ac, 1956 has been omitted by Amendment Actin (1 (b) 2004 (hos (4) 2010 Ans (6) [Uys 2019 59. Which provision of the Hindu Succession Ac, 1956, disqualifies a Hindu to inherit property of the person whom he is convicted of murder? (a) Spetion 21 (b) Section 23 Section 25 (d) Section 27 “Ans. (c) CHP. JS 2008} 60. "A person is not disqualified from succeeding to any property on the ground of any disease, deft or dsformity” is provided udner Section 28 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 (b) Section 29 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 (©) Section 30 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 (@) None of the above Ans. (a) [UJS 2009, BJS 2013] 61. Which Section of the following of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 treats agnates and cognates and gale and female heirs equally? Section 27(a) (b) Section 27(b) (9 Section 33 (@) Section 26 ‘Ans, (a) [oys2o1!) QA indu dies intestate, leaving a son and two daughters. His property was partitioned, Whether cach one of the successors is entitled to alienate tlvber: share without the consent of the other e Wes ») No (©) Only son can alienate his share (4) Only daughters can alienate their respective share Ans, (a) (MP. HJs 2008] a ee eeHindu Laws Consider the following ‘Aa Hindu widow, who had int from her father in law dics issuel property shall devolve upon (a) the husband {b) the mother and father (@) the pers of the father (a) phe heirs of the husband (4) (MP. Hs 2012) Under Hindu Law, a Karta of the joint family can alienate the property (@) only for legal necessity (6) oply for benefit of estate (o/for both legal necessity and benefit of estate (4) only after obtaining permission from the court Ans.) IMP. HJs 2011] 6, AKarta can alienate the Joint Family property for: (@) Apatkale a herited tited propert less itestate That (b) Kutumbarthe (9 Dharamarthe (AAAI of the above Ans. (d) [PJs 2019] 6. Alienation by the Karta without legal necessity or the benefit of estate is @ Valid (b) Void ab initio Voidable at the instance of any coparcener (@) Voidable at the instance of the alienee Ans. (:) [HHYs 2011] 67. Thealienation of property without the permission of High Court is: GY Valid (©) Voidable Aas. (a) f Joint Hindu Family is (9) father (b) mother © grandmother (4) grandmother's mother (great grandmother) ‘Ans. (a) ©. Failure of one branch of the fa the validity of an alienation in (@) Wauld bar the right of the other branch (pYWould not bar the right of the other branch (0 May or may not bar the right ofthe other branch (d) Either a) or (6) ‘Ans. (b) (b) Void (d) Megal (HP. JS 2007-1] Cs ily to question [apJs 2012] a. 7. ws. 16, Section 30 of Hindu Succession Act, 1956 authorises a Hindu to dispose of, by will, his (a) Selfacquired property (b) Undivided share in the mitakshara coparcenery Property (oth (a) and (by (€) Only (a) and not (b) Ans. (c) [HHYs 2011] ‘Presumption in cases of simultaneous deaths’ under the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 is given under- (@) Section 20 (b) Section 21 (© Section 23 (4) Section 22 ‘Ans. (b) {HLP. Js, 2020) Presumption that the younger survived the elder under Section 21 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956isa (@) presumption of fact (b) prestimption of fact and law ‘oui presumption of law (d) irrebuttable presumption of law Ans. (¢) [PJS 2017, UJs 2009, OJS 2011] If an intestate has left no heir qualified to succeed tohis or her property, such property shall devolve ‘on whjeh ofthe following ? /Seccomnnen (b) Brothers @ Both (a) and(b) (a) None of these Aas. (a) [Uys 2019] The legal position of a Hindu Idol is of a (@) Hindu majormale (b) Hind major female (© Mahanta @ iu minor Ans. (d) [BJs, 2020] (On partition of a Hindu coparcenary property, the person not entitled for a share is (a) an adopted son (b) amarried daughter ( AMilllegitimate son (a) widow of a coparcener ‘Ans. (c) ‘The ‘Rule of Damdupat' is (@) arylerelating to costs (b) Atle relating to interest ( arule of res judicata (d) arule ofevidence ‘Ans. (b) (Bs, 2020] (BJs, 2020] ‘Samarth Agrawal Books oeHind Lewes e HINDU MINORITY & GUARDIANSHIP ACT, 1956 L__ Under the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 6, The custody of « child under the age of 1956, the custody of @ minor who has not completed the age of | years shall be with the ordinarily. oa ) 6 @2 (d) 10 ‘Ans. (a) [UJS 2015, HS 2014] 2 Who is mot « guardian according to Section 4 of the Hindu Minority and Gardian Act? (@) Neural Guardian (b) Testimentary Guardian gia {(@) A person empowered to act as guardian under any ‘enactment relating to any court of ward years ordinarily lies with mother under Section g of the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956 3 (b) 4 wh (d) 6 ‘Ans. (c) [PYS 2015, HYs 2015) 7. Who is natural guardian of a minor under Section 6 of the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act? (a) Mother only (b) Fasher only Mother and father both as per the case (@) Grandmother and Grandfather Ans. (€) (Us 2019) Ans. (c) [UJS 2012] Mother ofa Hindu child, was declared by the Apex 3. Who is natural guardian of a married minor girl Court, to be the natural guardian, during the life (a) Fatherintaw &) Mi time of his/her father, in: (0 Father aes (3) Paymila Rajinder Singh ‘Ams. (d) [Bihar HJS 2020,UJS 2015, 2019] ( Haribaran v. Reserve Bank of India 4 Under Hindu Law a mother, in the absence of her (Q) Kumar Jabgirdar v. Ramatheertha ‘son's father, sells her minor son's immovable property. The minor #00, on attaining majority, ©) Madherede Aeon an. this transaction ‘Ans. (b) [HLP. Js 2007-1] (9 on the ground of not taking permission from the 9. Disposal of immovable property of a minor by court his natural guardian is (©) asthe transaction was not done by his father (2) valid (9) +20 such transaction can be done for minor son () void @ mee ‘will be unsuccessful because the transaction ae at the option of transferee ants me » idable at the option of minor 5. The principles in the case of JWjabal Vithalrao (a) {ys 201] Gajre v. Pathan Khan(AIR 1971 SC 315) arerelated 1% The Guardian who does not possess the right of nid transfer of property of a minor (@) Dissolution of Marriage @ ye Guardian (b) Succession Facto Guardian (© Adoption (©) Legal Guardian (9 Minority and Guardianship (d) Guardian appointed by Court Ans. (d) [RoJ 2014] ‘Ans. (b) [Bys 20091 668 Samarth Agrawal BooksHindu Laws jader Hindu Law: rm vip mother cannot be natural guard (0) Foor during lifetime of ae ee sy after father’s death grandfather i (i) adian of the minor sr is natural «ay Maternal uncle would be guardian after cane father Gn) BMerbrother would be guardian after father and grandfather (@) @and Gi) are true (9, Allaretroe fone of the above Ans. (d) [UJS 2006) ig. Who becomes the guardian of illegitimate Mildrenon the mother’s death @ (b) Grandfather ‘ather (d)_ None of the above ‘Ass. (©) [U.P. HJS 2014] 13. No person shall be entitled to dispose of or deal with the property of a Hindu minor merely be- ‘canse on the ground of his or her being the defacto guardian of the minor is provided under which of the following Sections of the Hindu Minority and (b) (ii) and (iv) are true KS) applies to: (@) ABuddhist by religion (b) AJew by religion © tian convert to Hindu religion Both (a) and (c) ‘Ans. (d) [HP.JS 2007-11] 2 Following have the right to maintenance under the Act. (@) Wife widowed daughterintaw, legitimate child (b) Wife, widowed daughterinlaw, legitimate OF illegitimate child ; © Wifgewidowed daughter-in-law, legitimat® child, jafirm parents ‘Wife, widowed daughter-in-law, legitimate OF illegitimate child and infirm parents ‘Ans. (d) (Mp. HS 2011] 3. According to the Hindu ‘Adoption on Guardianship Act? (@) Section 10 pce ey “ a (b) {UJs 2019} i Sidi Erie ‘and Guardianship Act, 1956 (a) Scheduled Tribes, unless notified by Central Government (b) Jains ey couhaete Gee Both (a) and (¢) above Ans. (d) {UJs 2016] 15, Welfare of minor to be paramount consideration has begn provided in : (a) Section 13 ofthe Hindu Minority and Guardian- ship Act, 1956 (b) Section 6 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (0 Section 6 of the Hindu Adoptions and Maint nance Act, 1956 (@) Section 6 of the Hindu Minority and Guardian. ship Act, 1956 Ans. (a) [HLP. JS 2019} @) 4 (b) 16 years (Bye (a) 21years Aas. (c) [Bys 2016], 4, Adoption is not recognized under the- (@) Mhammadan Law (b) Parsi Law oth (a) and (6) __‘()_ Neither(@)and @) ‘Ans. (2) [UP. HJS 202 2014] Under Section 4(a) of the Hindu Minority end ‘Guundinaship Act, 1956 minor means a person hhas not completed the age of @1 (b) 16 years Ap years (a) none of the above “Ant, () [ays 2017] uardian according to Section 4 of 6 Who ot Soy and Guardian Ast (a) Natural Guardian (b) Tyetinentary Guardian {Ad-hoc Guardian (@) A person empowered to actasguadian under any, Apetment relating to any court of War ‘Aas. (©) peel Maintenance Act, 1956, ‘minor’ means # ‘who has not completed his or her age of 609 Samarth “agrawal BooksHinde Laws Under the HA & MA 1956 the requisites of valid tign have been laid down in (ection 6 (b) Section S (©) Section 4 {d) Section 7 Ans. (a) [M0 18 2018), 2 According to Hindu Adoption Laws, which categories of females are permitted to adopt « child {@) unmarried female (0 widowordivorce (g/l ofthe above Ans. (@) [PJs 2012] 3. The adoption is to be proved as fact and the bur- den ison the person who asserts, is held in which ‘of the following case ? (0) Sita, Remchondra ‘Kishor’ Lal e. Ghai! (©) Jaswer Kern x Disri Judge, Debaradun (@) Sm Viigns Menother «Kashi Rao Rajaram Ans. (b) [UJs 2019} 4 Onc of the following is not a condition for deter- smining the capacity of a male Hindu to adopt- (2) Consent of wife under certain circumstances o) ied female ) Majority o of mind (dY/ Must be necessary married Ans. (d) [HYS 2013] 5. Which one of the following sections of the Hindu ‘Adoption and Maintenance Act, provides capac- ity 10 take in adoption a child to a female Hindu ? (@) Section 3 () 4 (0) Section 7 (dations Ans. (4) [Uys 2018) 6 A méfried woman can adopt a child with the consent of her husband (b) without the consent of her husband (9 she cannot adopt (4) none of the above ‘Ans. (a) [Uys 2012} 2. determining the capacity of a male Hindy tg adop' (a) Consent of wife under certain circumstances (6) Marty (0 Soufidness of mind (dy/Must be necessarily married ‘Ans. (d) [HS 2013) A Under the Hindu Adoption and Maintenace Act, 1986, which of the following is not entitled to adopt? (a) An unmarried person (b) Husband with the consent of wife (©) Wie who is divorced ‘Husband without the consent of wife ‘Ans. (4) [UJS 2009, Bjs 2012) 9. Amale Hindu, having more than one wives living, theme of making adoption, may adopt ason— (gY/with the consent of all his wives (b) with the consent of either of the wives (©) with the consent of his wife senior most in marriage (d) without the consent of a wife suffering from diabetes. Ans. (a) [ELP. JS 2009), 10. In giving a child in adoption by the Hindu father, the requirement of the consent of the mother cam be dispensed with if (@) She has been declared to be of unsound mind by the court of competent jurisdiction. (b) She has finally and completely renounced the wok (©) Shphas ceased to be Hindu, (YA of the above Aan) [PJs 2017, Js 2016] 1. Which out of the following is not a ground, which allows a guardian to give a child in adoption? (@) If both the parents are dead (b) Ifparties have finally renounced the world (9 I parents have been declared judicially to be of ound mind (Pf parents ae literate “Ans. (d) [ays 20001 670 Samarth Agrawal BooksHinds Laws hich one of the following is not correct? Under Hindu Law a person can be adopted if he ig (@) Hindu () Unmartied 6 fifteen years of age (@) Notalready adopted Ans. (0) [RJS 2011) 4. Which Section of Hindu Adoption and Mainte nance Act, 1956 facilitates a guardian to give his ‘ward jt adoption? (g/Section 9(1) (b) Section 9(2) (6) Section 9(8) (@) Section (4) Ans. (a) [UJs 2016] 14 Which provision of the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956 expressly saves the custom. regarding the adoption of a married person? (2) Sesibn 106i) (b) Section 10(ii) ection 10() (4) none of these ‘Ans. (€) [LP Js 2009] 15, Under the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956, a child to be adopted should not have, in the absence of a valid custom, completed the age of (@) Byears (b) 10years (© 12years ives ‘Ans. (d) {BJS, 2020] 16 A girl or boy of 15 years of age may validly be taken into adoption (@) by operation of lw (b) by contract between the parties (©) by gansent of the child (@fiecaton or sage applicable to the parties 0 permit Ans. (4) {H.P. JS 2020, UJS 2012] 11. Aboy of 16 years of age may validly be taken into adoption @) Bylaw (b) By contract between parties (© Bysdnsent of father of child ee or usage applicable to the parties 50 permits ‘Ans. (d) {UJs 2015] 18 A person shall be capable of being taken in adoption if he or she has not completed the age of (2) Sixteen years (b) Eighteen yeats ()/Aitteen years, unless there is a custom or usage icable to the parties which permits persons who have completed the age of fften years being taken in adoption (d) Twenty one years ‘Ans. (c) [M.P. HS 2008, 2015] 19. Aboy of 15 years of age may validly be taken into adoption under Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act (@) Bysontract between parties. (YF custom or usage applicable to parties 0 permits (© By consent of father of the child. (4) By consent of mother ofthe child. Ans. (b) [UJs 2016] 20, In case of adoption of a son by a Hindu male, the son must be— (@) less than twenty one years of age (b) Ipe6than eighteen years of age less than fifteen years of age (d) less than nine years of age Ans. (¢) (UP. HS 2012] 21. Who among the following is eligible to adopt a son under Hindu Law? (@)/rho has no son surviving (6) who has one natural born son living (© who has already adopted a son (@) whose son has separated from him after partition Ans. (a) [Uys 2008} 22, AHindu male of 28 years of age adopts a female child of 13 years of age. The adoption is (@) valid (b) voids (© illegal ee Ans. (@) [UJS 2009, 2016, BJs 2013] 23, AHindu female can adopt a male child but, she must be senior to the child by at least (@) 12years ) © 18yeas ote Ans. (d) [ELP. Js 2019, BJS 2009] Temarth Agrawal Books onHindu Lews 2A, Ifa Hindu male of 30 years of age adopts a female child of 15 years of age, this adopefon is (@) valid (b) Aoid (9 woidable (D irregular Ans. (b) [UJS 2008, M.P. HJS 2014) 25. A Hindu man wants to adopt a gitl child. The dif in age between the two should be: (a)Atleast 21 years (b) at least 15 years (atleast 24 years (@)_ none of the above Ans. (a) [ays 2013) 26. When a child of opposite sex is proposed to be adopted, the adopter must be senior to it in age by at least {@) 18years (o)/21 years (Q W6years Ya) years Ans. (6) [Uys 2015] 27. Hindu woman aged twenty years adopts a Hindu a @) (b) voidable at the instance of the boy (© immoral and unenforceable (@) valid, iftaken with leave of court Ans. (@) 28. Who is eligible to adopt a son? (@) Who has one natural son (©) Who already has one adopted son (Abo has no son (@) All of the above Ans. (c) 29. ‘A married male can adopt: (1) Only with his wife's consent (11) Only with his wife's consent, when she is living with him (III) fhe has more than one wife, consent ofall the wives is necessary (IV) If marriage is void, the wife's consentiis not necessary (V) _ Jn the case of voidable marriage, the Wife's ‘consent is necessary (111), (IV) and (V) (©) (D, (A), (¥) and (W) © OW) and (y) (a) (D, MD and (tv) Ans. (a) [RJS 2011] (ujs 2015] (H.p,Js2011] 30, With reference to Hindu Adoptions and Maints. nance Act, 1956. Choose the correct option about valid adoptio (a) Once made it can be a ment between them by) Tecan never be cancelled by the adoptive father or oni ror any other person but the adopted child Gan renounce his or her status as such and return to family of his birth oes ever be cancelled by the adoptive father or nother or any other person nor can the adopted ‘hild renounce his or her status as such and return to family of his birth (4) lewould depend upon the facts and circumstances of the case Ans. (¢) [H.P.JS 2019] 31, An adoption validly made can be cancelled by (@) Theadopter (&) The natural parents (© Both (a) and (b) pene (a) nor (b) Ans. (d) [HHJs 2011] 32 Whether a valid adoption under the Hindu ‘Adoption & Maintenance Act, 1956, can be cancelled by the adoptive father or mother or any other person? 4 (0 Only by adoptive mother (a) None of the above Ans. (b) [RIJS 2016] 33, Under Hindu Adoption & Maintenance Act, 1956 mangatory requirement for adoption of a child is (9/ Giving and taking (b) Datta Homan (Hawan) (9 Both (a) and (b) (d) None of the above Ans. (a) [Uys 2015] 4 indy rife livis sha esad wits ea ns ere * (@) pe natural mother of the child the adoptive mother of the child (Q the step mother of the child (d) either (b) or (c) ‘Ans. (b) incelled by mutual agree. [wes 2011] 62 Samarth Agrawal BooksHinds Lares MAINTENANCE Under awife gy ) her husband has ceased to be a Hind. (@ she is suffering from a yen communicable form (@ Allof the above the Hindu Adoptions and Mai ill not be entitled to mainte is unchaste intenance Act, nance if fereal disease in, Ans. (a) {Hs 2013) Under the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, a mother is— {@ Entitled to liv along with her son's family (&) Notentitled t live along with her son's family (@ Morally entitle to her son's care ) Entitled to have separate accommodation from herson Ans. (©) [Uys 2002} Which of the following dis-entitles a Hindu ‘Woman from the right to maintenance and separate residence from her husband? (@) Conversion (©) Unghastty (Q Remarriage Gahoe above Ans. (d) [PJs 2013] A Hindu wife is not entitled for separate residence and maintenance if she : 2 A Hindu wife is entitled to claim maint after the death of her husband from her father: law under- (@) Section 10 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 (b) Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 © m 25 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 Wéeie 19 to the Hindu Adoption and Mainte- nance Act, 1956 Ans. (d) [UJs 2015} In Hindu Law, a father-in-law is bound to provide maintenance to his widowed daughter-in-law: {@) out of his own resources (b) ifthe daughter-in-law is not remarried (© ousof coparcenary property in his possession hea unable to get maintenance from her father Ans. (e) [US 2006] A Hindu wife is entitled to claim maintenance after the death of her husband from her father-in- law under (a) Section 10 of the Hindu Succession ACt, 1956 (b) Section 24of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, (©) Segfion 25 ofthe Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (ofeaion 19 of the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956 Ans. (d) {UJs 2016, Raj HYS 2015) 10. Widowed daughter-in-law shall be entitled, under @) Becomes unchaste Section 19 of the Act, to obtain maintenance from— (b) Ceases to be a Hindu by conversion (a) The estate of her husband (© siting separately on her own volition () Thpestate of her parents (Ai of these (the estate of fatherindaw Aas. (4) [H.P. Js 2007-1] (@) The estate of motherin-aw ‘AHindu wife shall not be entitled toseparateresi- gg LP. HJS-2008, 2015) dence and maintenance from her husband- ee (MP. HJs.2008, 2015] oi jon Us Under Section 20 of the Hindu Adoption and Meh Be esoed prs be Hindlertiareiim-- secasmce Art, « Hina fs ijiad deaieg by Oe eae her lifetime to maintain (©) ies oo a vinient form of mane (@) his or her legitimate or illegitimate children eee: Pe aPtininy cemresion (6) his or her aged ot infirm parents (4) if ee has any wife living, (© his rher daughter who is unmarried Ans. (c) [MHJs 2012] (dA of the above s A Hindu father-in-law is bound to maintain Ans. (d) {Bihar APO 2013] widowed daughter-in-taw if 12 Under which of the following Section ibe (2) sheis having no property or income Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956 (©) sheis unable to obtain maintenance out ofestate _-—-#Hiindu is bound to maintain his or her aged or of deceared htobead infirm parents? foe ti 20 9 shécannot obtain maintenance from children (2) Section 19 AL (©) Section 21 (d) Section 18 of the above {Uys 012 Ans. (d) [Uys 2014) Ans. (b) Samarth Agrawal Books 673Hinds Lawes 13, An illegitimate minor child under Section 20 of the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act cntitled to claim maintenance during his minority from (@) Father (© Grandfather 6 Ans. (4) 14 The provision for the maintenance children of a Hindu is contained (@) Section 18 of the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act (b) Section 19 of the Hindu Adoption and Act (b) Mother foth (a) and (b) [uys 2014] ofillegitimate jon 20 of the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act (@ Section 21 of the Hindu Adoption Maintenance Act and Ans. (6) [HLP. JS 2007-11] 15. Under Section 20 of the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956, a Hindu is bound to (@) aged parents (©) ‘egisimate children (© ilegitimatechildren_(d)-“ll the above Ans. (d) [PS 2013, UJS 2012] 16 Under Hindu Adoptions & Maintenance Act, 1956 A Hindu is bound, during his or her life time, to maintain- (@) his or her legitimate children (©) hisorher illegitimate children (© his prfier aged or infirm parents (AM of these (d) [M.P. HJS, 2020] 17. Which one of the following Sections of the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 defines “dependants”? ion 21 (@) Section 24 [Uys 2012] (9 Section 22 Ans. (4) 18 Who amongst the following is not a dependant of indu under Section 21 of the Hindu and Maintenance Act, 1956? randfather and grandmother (b) Father and mother (0. Widow till remarriage (4) Unmarried daughter Ans. (a) ‘Adop} [HLP. Js, 2020] 1. 20. 2. Till what period Husband has to maintain bis divorced wife. (b) Upto 3 years (a) Tiljdéath (@Anilsheremarries (2) Upto 10 yeas Ans. (©) LAYS 2008) i ofthe Hindu Adoption and Under mnie fret, 1956, a dependant’s claim for Maintenance under the Act, can be created asa charge on the estate of deceased? (a) 25 (b) 26 or (a) 28 . () [HS 2017) Following have the right to maintenance under the Act (a) Wife, widowed daughter in law, legitimate child (6) Wife, widowed daughter in law legitimate rill gitimate child (©) Wie, widowed daughter in law, legitimate chil, infjgm parents (a) Wife, widowed daughter in law, legitimate or ill gitimate child an infirm parents. Ans. (4) (MP. HJS 2011] Under Hindu Law a mother, in the absence of her son's father, sell her minor son's immovable property. The minor son, on attaining majority, can chajlefige this transaction : @) Of the ground that transaction was made without the permission of the court (b) No such transaction can be done for minor son (©) Transaction was not done by his father (@) His mother cannot do such transaction on his behalf Ans. (a) [Bihar HJS, 2020] Match List I and List Il as per the provisions of maintenance under HAMA. 1956, and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the eed List Il ®) Wife () Section 20 (b) Widowed Daughterin-Law (ji). Section 18, © Children and aged parents (i) Section 19 io Dependent (iv) Section 2 c D @ (iv) (i) @ @ (iv) (iii) (iv) [eP. Js 2019]