Match List I and List II List I (Section of Hindu Marriage Act 1955) List II (Provision)
(a) Section 5 (i) (i) Ceremonies of Hindu Marriage (b) Section 7 (ii) Marriageable age (c) Section 8 (iii) Monogamy (d) Section 5 (iii) (iv) Registration of Marriage
Choose the correct option from those given below :
This question requires matching specific sections of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, with their corresponding legal provisions.
| List I: Section | List II: Provision | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| (a) Section 5 (i) | (iii) Monogamy | Section 5 outlines the conditions for a valid Hindu marriage. Clause (i) specifically prohibits marrying a person who has a spouse living at the time of the marriage, thus enforcing monogamy. |
| (b) Section 7 | (i) Ceremonies of Hindu Marriage | Section 7 details the customary ceremonies that are essential for solemnizing a Hindu marriage, such as Saptapadi. |
| (c) Section 8 | (iv) Registration of Marriage | Section 8 empowers the state government to establish a system for the compulsory registration of Hindu marriages. |
| (d) Section 5 (iii) | (ii) Marriageable age | Section 5(iii) specifies the minimum age requirements for parties entering into a Hindu marriage: 21 years for the bridegroom and 18 years for the bride. |
Based on the matching above:
This matches Option 2: (a)-(iii), (b)-(i), (c)-(iv), (d)-(ii).