MCQ 27 June 2025

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.