Question
Sapinda Relationship', which prohibits marriage among Hindus with near relatives on paternal and maternal sides, is based on the principle of
The correct answer is
Polygamy
Sapinda Relationship Explained
The 'Sapinda Relationship' identifies close blood relatives, descending from a common ancestor on both paternal and maternal sides within specific degrees.
Marriage Prohibition Rule
In Hindu tradition, marriage is prohibited between individuals who are within the defined Sapinda Relationship.
This prohibition is based on the principle of Polygamy.
Understanding Polygamy Principle
Polygamy is a marriage practice involving more than one spouse at the same time.
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Important Questions from Hindu Law
- Which of the following is not correct under Section 8 of Hindu Succession Act 1956? The property of a Hindu male dying intestate shall devolve
- Which sections of Hindu Marriage Act 1955 deal with matrimonial remedy of divorce?
(a) Section 13
(b) Section 13 (1-A)
(c) Section 17
(d) Section 13-B
Choose the correct option : - Read the following statement in the light of Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act 1956:
(a) Section 7 deals with capacity of a male Hindu to take in adoption
(b) Section 13 deals with valid adoption not to be cancelled
(c) Section 12 deals with effect of adoption
(d) Section 15 deals with right of adoptive parents to dispose off their properties
Choose the correct option : 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 :- Arrange the provisions of Hindu Succession Act 1956 in chronological order (Section wise)
(a) Presumption in case of simultaneous death
(b) Failure of heirs
(c) Act not to apply to certain properties
(d) Full blood preferred to half blood
Choose the correct option :
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