How Well Do You Know the Hindu Marriage Act 1955?

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Which religions are covered under The Hindu Marriage Act 1955?

  • Muslims, Christians, Parsis, and Jews
  • Hindus, Muslims, Buddhists, and Jains
  • Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Sikhs (correct)
  • Hindus, Sikhs, Parsis, and Jews

Who does The Hindu Marriage Act 1955 not apply to unless directed by the Central Government?

  • Jews
  • Members of Scheduled tribes (correct)
  • Muslims
  • Christians

Does The Hindu Marriage Act 1955 apply to converts or re-converts to Hindu, Buddhist, Jaina, or Sikh religion?

  • Only to re-converts
  • Yes (correct)
  • No
  • Only to converts

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Study Notes

  • The Hindu Marriage Act 1955 applies to Hindus in any form, as well as Buddhists, Jainas, and Sikhs.
  • It also applies to any person domiciled in the territories to which the Act extends who is not a Muslim, Christian, Parsi, or Jew, unless it is proved otherwise.
  • Children of Hindu, Buddhist, Jaina, or Sikh parents are considered to be of the same religion.
  • The Act applies to converts or re-converts to Hindu, Buddhist, Jaina, or Sikh religion.
  • The Act does not apply to members of Scheduled tribes unless directed by the Central Government.
  • The term "Hindu" in the Act includes those to whom the Act applies by virtue of the provisions in this section.
  • The Act deals with matters related to marriage.
  • The Act was passed in 1955.
  • The Act is applicable in India.
  • The Act is not applicable to Muslims, Christians, Parsis, or Jews.

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