Personal Laws in India

1. Which year was the Sati Regulation Act passed, banning the practice of Sati in India?

  1. 1829
  2. 1861
  3. 1891
  4. 1929
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Answer: Option A. 1829

2. The Hindu Marriage Act was passed in which year, allowing Hindu women the right to divorce?

  1. 1938
  2. 1965
  3. 1955
  4. 1986
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Answer: Option C. 1955

3. Which source is considered the primary foundation of Islamic law (Sharia)?

  1. Ijma
  2. Qiyas
  3. Sunna
  4. Quran
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Answer: Option D. Quran

4. What was the minimum age for consent to sexual intercourse as per the Age of Consent Act, 1861?

  1. 10 years
  2. 12 years
  3. 14 years
  4. 16 years
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Answer: Option A. 10 years

5. Who was instrumental in drafting and initiating the Hindu Women’s Right to Divorce Bill in 1938?

  1. Raja Rammohan Roy
  2. Harbilas Gour
  3. G.V. Deshmukh
  4. Mahatma Gandhi
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Answer: Option C. G.V. Deshmukh