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FAMILY LAW- I
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
5. Under the Mitakshara system, the right in family property is acquired by birth.
The statement is
a. True
b. False
c. Either a or b
d. None
6. Each son acquires at his birth an equal interest with his father in all ancestral
property held by the father under which school?
a. Mitakshara
b. Dayabhaga
c. Both a and b
d. Neither a nor b
13. The widow shall not have the rights in the share of property because of the
exclusion by the right of survivorship under
a. Mitakshara law
b. Dayabhaga law
c. Both
d. None of the above
15. Which of the following are not the traditional sources of Muslim law?
a. Quran
b. Qiyas
c. Judicial precedents
d. None of the above
16. The four schools of thought were founded during the reign of ………..?
a. Abbasids
b. Mughals
c. Fatimids
d. None of these
a. Surahs
b. Sunnahs
c. Shariah
d. Sufis
22. What are those actions which were done in Prophet’s presence by his disciples
without his disapproval?
a. Sunnat-ul-fail
b. Sunnat-ul-qaul
c. Sunnat-ul-tuqrir
d. None of the above
23. Which source of muslim law was originated in the absence of Sunnah?
a. Qiyas
b. Ijma
c. Quran
d. Opinion of Muslim jurists
24. Which among the following do not apply to the persons of Muslim religion?
a. The Mussalman Wakf Validating Act, 1913
b. The Shariat Act, 1937
c. The code of Criminal Procedure
d. None of the above
25. The founder of which sect expounded the principle that a rule of law based on
analogy could be set aside at the option of judge on a liberal construction?
a. Sunni
b. Maliki
c. Hanabali
d. Hanafi
29. When one of the parties to marriage is of unsound mind, the marriage is
a. Valid
b. Voidable
c. Void
d. Void-ab-initio
30. “Muslim law cannot be misused by a Hindu and the Hindu marriage does not
automatically get dissolved by apostasy.” This was observed in which case?
a. Shahbano Begum case
b. Adhav v. Adhav
c. John Vallamottam v. Union of India
d. Sarla Mudgal v. Union of India
31. Maintenance under Section 125 of Cr.P.C. cannot be provided to Hindu wife is
marriage is
a. Void-ab-initio
b. Valid
c. Voidable
d. None
36. Divorce on the ground of virulent and incurable form of leprosy comes under
………………. Theory
a. Breakdown
b. Guilt
c. Fault liability
d. Mutual consent
38. Desertion for a period of ……………….. will result into repudiation of marriage
a. 1 year
b. 2 year
c. 6 months
d. No time limit is prescribed
39. The concept with respect to presumed death of a spouse is provided under
Section …………….. of Hindu Marriage Act
a. 5
b. 7
c. 13
d. 13A
40. Who can seek repudiation of marriage if marriage was solemnized before 15
years of age?
a. Wife
b. Husband
c. Both
d. None
44. Desertion is a
a. Total repudiation of obligation of marriage
b. Partial repudiation of the obligation of marriage
c. Both a and b
d. None
45. Which of the following is provided in the Section 7 of the Hindu Marriage Act,
1955
a. Registration
b. Ceremonies of a Hindu marriage
c. Adoption of child
d. All the above
46. The provisions for mutual consent under Hindu marriage is provided under
a. Section 13
b. Section 13 B
c. Section 14
d. Section 15
47. Can an unmarried Hindu Girl of 25 years adopt a boy of 10 years under the
Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act?
a. if the adoption is by a female and the person to be adopted is a male,
the adoptive mother should be at least twenty-five years older than the
person to be adopted
b. if the adoption is by a female and the person to be adopted is a male,
the adoptive mother should be at least twenty-one years older than the
person to be adopted
c. if the adoption is by a female and the person to be adopted is a male,
the adoptive mother should be at least twenty years older than the
person to be adopted
d. if the adoption is by a female and the person to be adopted is a male,
the adoptive mother should be at least twenty three years older than
the person to be adopted
53. As per Section 17-B of Family Courts Act, court may issue commission to
a. Examine any person
b. Make a local investigation
c. Inspect any property or document
d. All the above
58. In which case it was held by the Supreme Court that the husband must have a
reasonable cause for taking talaq and he must attempt reconciliation with
wife before taking talaq.
a. Shamim Ara v. State of UP
b. Zohra Khatoon v. Mohd Jane Alam
c. Ali Mohd. V. Hazara Bai
d. Sikandar Ara v.Hussain Ara
59. Which of the following modes of filiation is not recognized by Muslim Law
a. Acknowledgement of paternity
b. Natural foliation
c. Paternity by adoption
d. Both b and c
65. Which one of the following is not a condition with regard to the persons who
may be adopted, under Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956?
a. He or she must be a Hindu
b. He or she have not been already adopted
c. He or she must consent to adoption
d. He or she has not completed the age of 15 years, unless there is a
custom
66. Under Hindu law, which of the following is not entitled to adopt?
a. An unmarried person
b. Husband with the consent of wife
c. Wife who is divorced
d. Husband without the consent of wife
67. A girl or boy of 15years of age may be validly taken into adoption
a. By operation of law
b. By contract between the parties
c. By consent of the child
d. If the custom or usage applicable to the parties permit
68. Muslim Marriage without the presence of witness is
a. Void
b. Voidable
c. Irregular
d. Void-ab-initio
70. Presence of Absolute impediments under Muslim law makes the marriage
a. Void
b. Irregular
c. Voidable
d. Valid
74. In which of the following divorces, husband can delegate his power on a
person whom he appoints as a representative or delegate and through him he
gives divorce?
a. Talaq-Ul-Sunnat
b. Talaq-Hasan
c. Talaq-Tafweez
d. Talaq-ul-Biddat
76. When muslim husband charges his wife falsely for adultery, it means
a. Ila
b. Lian
c. Zihar
d. Khula
77. The Ashirwad ceremony during marriage is performed under ………………. Law?
a. Hindu
b. Muslim
c. Parsi
d. None of the above
78. Under Parsi marriage, the child born out of invalid marriage is
a. Legitimate
b. Illegitimate
c. Depends on court’s discretion
d. Both b and c
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80. Section ………… of Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act provides that register of
marriage shall be open for inspection
a. 5
b. 6
c. 17
d. 8
81. Section …………… of theParsi Marriage and Divorce Act provides for grounds of
divorce.
a. 17
b. 8
c. 32
d. 6
82. A Parsi spouse can sue for divorce on the ground that the defendant has been
unable to be cured of unsound mind
a. for a period of 2 years or more immediately before the filing of the suit
b. for a period of 4 years or more immediately before the filing of the suit
c. for a period of 2 years or more immediately after the filing of the suit
d. for a period of 6 months or more immediately before the filing of the
suit .
83. The limitation period for filing a divorce on the grounds of venereal disease
and grievous hurt under Parsi law is
a. 6 months
b. 2 years
c. No time limit is prescribed
d. None of the above
84. Under parsi law, Either spouse can file a suit for divorce, if a decree for
restitution of conjugal rights has been passed and there has been no
resumption of cohabitation
a. 6 months
b. 1 year
c. 2 years
d. 3 years
85. Which section of Parsi Marriage and divorce Act provides for judicial
separation?
a. 32
b. 32A
c. 32B
d. 34
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86. Under Parsi law, court may grant Alimony Pendente Lite to
a. Wife
b. Husband
c. Both
d. None of the above
87. The power to alter the jurisdiction of Parsi District Matrimonial Court is
exercised by
a. State government
b. Central government
c. High court of the respective state
d. District Magistrate
88. The provision regarding essential criterias for solemnization of marriage under
Christian Marriage Act is provided under Section …………..?
a. 4
b. 5
c. 10
d. 12
89. Section ………… of Christian Marriage Act provides for the presence of two
witnesses for solemnization of marriage.
a. 22
b. 23
c. 24
d. 25
90. Certificate shall be void under Christian marriage Act if marriage is not
solemnized within ……….. of the date of issuance of the certificate.
a. 1 month
b. 2 months
c. 6 months
d. No time period is prescribed
91. Which provision of Indian Divorce Act provides for the grounds of divorce?
a. Section 9
b. Section 10
c. Section 11
d. Section 12
92. Under Indian Divorce Act, petition for divorce by mutual consent can be filed if
spouses are living separately for ………………
a. 6 months
b. 1 year
c. 2 years
d. 18 months
93. Petition for nullity of marriage under Indian Divorce Act can be filed under
Section …………….?
a. 10 A
b. 10
c. 18
d. 22
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94. Under Indian Divorce Act, decree of nullity may be passed on the grounds that
I. That the respondent was impotent at the time of the marriage and at the
time of institution of the suit.
II. That the parties are within the prohibited degrees of consanguinity or
affinity.
III. That either party was a lunatic or an idiot at the time of the marriage.
a. Only I is correct
b. Only II and III are correct
c. Only III is correct
d. All are correct
95. Under Special Marriage Act, the parties to the marriage are required to give
notice to the marriage officer under
a. Section 4
b. Section 5
c. Section 6
d. Section 7
97. Marriage officer under Special Marriage Act shall have the powers of
a. Civil court
b. Criminal court
c. Non-judicial powers
d. Quasi-judicial powers
98. For solemnization of marriage under Special Marriage Act, how many
witnesses shall be present?
a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 1
99. Provisions regarding restitution of conjugal rights under Special Marriage Act
are provided in Section
a. 22
b. 23
c. 24
d. 27
100. Impotency of respondent under Special Marriage Act shall make the
marriage …………. if petition is presented by the either party
a. Void
b. Invalid
c. Voidable
d. No effect on the marital status
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101. Any marriage solemnized under Special Marriage Act shall be ………….. and
may be annulled by a decree of nullity, if the respondent was at the time of
the marriage pregnant by some person other than the petitioner
a. Void
b. Voidable
c. Valid
d. Invalid
102. Special Marriage Act provides grounds for divorce under Section …………
a. 15
b. 22
c. 24
d. 27
103. Foreign Marriage Act provides essential conditions for a valid marriage under
a. Section 4
b. Section 5
c. Section 6
d. Section 7
104. Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act provides for the maintenance to wife
under Section……………
a. 16
b. 18
c. 20
d. 24
105. If wife ceases to be a Hindu, she can claim separate residence and
maintenance.
a. True
b. False
c. Depends on the discretion of a court
d. None of the above
107. Section 20 of Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act provides for the
maintenance to
a. Only legitimate children
b. Only illegitimate children
c. Both legitimate and illegitimate minor children
d. Both legitimate and illegitimate minor or major children
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109. Section 24 of Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act can be invoked in case of
a. Nullity of marriage
b. Restitution of conjugal rights
c. Petition for Alimony
d. All the above
Answer Key
1. d 2. c 3. a 4. c 5. a
6.b 7. c 8.a 9. c 10. a
11.d 12. d 13.b 14.c 15.d
16. d 17. c 18.c 19. c 20.a
21.c 22. c 23. b 24. d 25. d
26. c 27.a 28. c 29. b 30.d
31. a 32.a 33.a 34. a 35.d
36.c 37.c 38. b 39. c 40. a
41.a 42.a 43.b 44.a 45.b
46.b 47. b 48.d 49. c 50.a
51.a 52.a 53.d 54.a 55.a
56.d 57.d 58.a 59.c 60.d
61.c 62.a 63.b 64.a 65.c .
66.d 67.d 68.c 69.d 70.a
71.b 72.c 73.b 74.c 75.b
76.b 77. c 78.a 79.c 80.d .
81.c 82.a 83.b 84.b 85.d
86.c 87.a 88.b 89.d 90.b
91.b 92.c 93.c 94.d 95.b
96.d 97.a 98.b 99.a 100.a
101.b 102.d 103.a 104.b 105.b
106.a 107.c 108.b 109.d 110.a