Daily MCQs for Judiciary Prelims Exams - (27 June 2025)
Question/ Answer
Question1:- Under Muslim law, what is ‘Khula’?
A) A form of marriage
B) A form of dowry
C) Divorce initiated by the husband
D) Divorce initiated by the wife with compensation
Answer is d is correct. Khula is a form of divorce where the wife initiates the separation by offering compensation (usually returning the mahr). Therefore, option D is correct.
Question2:- A void marriage is one that:
A) Can be annulled at the request of either party
B) Is legally valid and binding
C) Has no legal effect from the beginning
D) Is recognized only after registration
Answer is c is correct. A void marriage is considered invalid from the outset, such as when it involves bigamy or a prohibited relationship. Therefore, option C is correct.
Question3:- Under Muslim law, the waiting period a woman must observe after divorce is called:
A) Talaq
B) Iddat
C) Nikah
D) Khula
Answer is b is correct. Iddat is the prescribed waiting period a Muslim woman must observe after divorce or her husband's death before she can remarry. Therefore, option B is correct.
Question4:- Which act governs adoption among Hindus in India?
A) Special Marriage Act, 1954
B) Guardians and Wards Act, 1890
C) Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956
D) Child Marriage Restraint Act, 1929
Answer is c is correct. This act specifically regulates the process of adoption and maintenance among Hindus. Therefore, option C is correct.
Question5:- Which of the following is not essential for a valid marriage under the Special Marriage Act, 1954?
A) Registration before a marriage officer
B) Same religion of both parties
C) Free and valid consent
D) Legal age of the parties
Answer is b is correct. The Special Marriage Act is a secular law allowing inter-religious marriages, so same religion is not a requirement. Therefore, option B is correct.