Family Law MCQ — 96 Practice Questions with Answers

Q1. Consider the following statements about reliefs under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005: 1. Every woman in a domestic relationship has the right to reside in the shared household whether or not she has any right, title or beneficial interest in it. 2. Monetary relief may include maintenance for the aggrieved person and her children. 3. A Magistrate cannot grant temporary custody of children under this Act. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q2. Consider the following statements about conditions and ceremonies under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955: 1. A Hindu marriage cannot be solemnized if either party has a spouse living at the time of the marriage. 2. The Act fixes 18 years for the bridegroom and 21 years for the bride at the time of marriage. 3. A marriage within degrees of prohibited relationship may still be solemnized if the custom or usage governing each party permits it. 4. Where Saptapadi is part of the ceremony, the marriage becomes complete and binding when the first step is taken. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q3. Consider the following statements about Section 6 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 after the 2005 amendment: 1. In a Mitakshara joint Hindu family, the daughter of a coparcener becomes a coparcener by birth in her own right. 2. The daughter has the same rights in coparcenary property as she would have had if she had been a son. 3. The daughter is subject to the same liabilities in respect of coparcenary property as a son. 4. The 2005 amendment invalidates every partition or testamentary disposition that took place before 20 December 2004. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q4. Consider the following statements about written notice and objection under the Special Marriage Act, 1954: 1. The parties must give notice of the intended marriage in writing in the specified form. 2. An objection to a special marriage may be made only on the ground that it would contravene one or more conditions specified in Section 4. 3. The Act dispenses with written notice if both parties consent orally before the Marriage Officer. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q5. Consider the following statements about the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955: 1. A Hindu marriage may be solemnized only if neither party has a spouse living at the time of the marriage. 2. The Act fixes the minimum age as 18 years for the bridegroom and 21 years for the bride. 3. Parties within prohibited degrees of relationship may marry if the custom or usage governing each of them permits such marriage. Which of the statements given above are correct?