A dependant under section 21 of Hindu Adoptions & Maintenance Act, 1956, who has taken a share/part of the estate of the deceased is
A. Liable to contribute towards the maintenance of any other dependant who has not obtained any share/part in the estate of the deceased
B. Not liable to contribute towards the maintenance of any other dependants who has not obtained any part in the estate of the deceased
C. Liable to contribute towards the maintenance of any other dependant not getting a share in the estate only to the extent that the remainder shall not be less than the maintenance to him as a dependant
D. Only (B) and neither (A) nor (C)
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A Hindu coparcenery is a
A. Creation of act of parties
B. Creative of law
C. Both (A) and (B)
D. Only (A) not (B)
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Father's widow is a
A. Class I heir
B. Class IIheir
C. Agnate
D. Cognate
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A party forfeits his right to claim maintenance on the ground of
A. Re-marriage
B. Sexual immorality
C. Either (A) or (B)
D. Only (A) and not (B)
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The ancient sources of Hindu Law are:
A. Digests
B. Codified Law
C. Shruti and Smriti
D. Commentaries and customs
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Overriding effect to the provising on of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 have been given, by virtue of
A. Section 3 of Hindu Marriage Act
B. Section 4 of Hindu Marriage Act
C. Section 6 of Hindu Marriage Act
D. Section 29 of Hindu Marriage Act
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Under Hindu law, renunciation from Hinduism and conversion of the husband to any other faith-
A. Would have the effect of instantaneous dissolution of his marriage
B. Would have no effect at all on his marriage
C. Would give rise to a cause in favour of his wife for filing a petition for divorce
D. Would give rise to a cause of action in favour of husband to claim divorce
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A person shall not be treated as Buddhist under Section 2(1) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, if:
A. Both of his parents were Buddhists.
B. His father was Christian, mother was Buddhist and he was brought up as Buddhist child.
C. His father was Christian, mother was Buddhist and he was brought up as Christian child.
D. He was a Muslim and has converted to Buddhist religion.
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The case relating to 'Constructive desertion' is
A. Sunil Kumar v. Swarnalata
B. Bipin Chandra v. Prabhavati
C. Dastane v. Dastane
D. Jyotish Chandra v. Meera
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Customs are an important source of Hindu Law. One of the following is not a necessary feature of Customs:
A. Uniformity
B. Certainty
C. Conformity with public policy
D. None of the above
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Which of the following forms of marriage were recognised under the law prior to enactment of the Hindu marriage Act of 1955?
A. Brahama
B. Asura
C. Both of the above
D. Neither of the above
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A second marriage performed on the basis of presumption of death without getting a decree of divorce can be questioned
A. By the missing spouse
B. By a party to the second marriage
C. By both (A) and (B)
D. By either (A) or (B)
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The marriage of a 15 year old girl with a 60 year old man solemnized without her consent but with the consent of her parents under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 is-
A. Valid
B. Void
C. Voidable at the option of the girl
D. Voidable at the option of the man
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A boy of 17 years marries a girl of 15 years. The marriage is-
A. Void
B. Voidable
C. Valid and not punishable
D. Valid and punishable
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An order of maintenance under section 25 of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 can be varied modified or rescinded
A. Prospectively
B. Retrospectively
C. Either prospectively or retrospectively depending on the facts & circumstances of the case
D. Only prospectively ¬ retrospectively
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Interim maintenance & expenses under section 24 of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 can be claimed in respect of
A. A proceeding under the Hindu Marriage Act
B. A matrimonial proceeding under any other Act
C. Both (A) and (B)
D. Either (A) or (B)
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Restriction by way of conditions and limitations envisaged by section 14(2) of Hindu Succession Act
A. May be the one recognised by law
B. May be the one repugnant to any statutory enactment
C. May be one that result in an estate unknown to Hindu law
D. Either (A) or (B) or (C)
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Give Correct response:
The Hindu Succession Act 1956 came into force on:
A. 26th January, 1956
B. 27th June, 1956
C. 17th June, 1956
D. 17th October, 1956
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Natural guardian of an adopted son under the Hindu Minority & Guardianship Act, 1956 is;
A. Original father
B. In the absence of (A) original mother
C. Adoptive father
D. None of the above
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X' and 'Y' are husband and wife having a son and a daughter. They have adopted a girl 'Z'. The adoption under Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956, is:
A. Valid
B. Void
C. Voidable
D. Illegal
E. None of the above
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