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1\. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. What is the rule for dower if no amount is specified in the marriage contract? a\) The wife cannot claim dower b\) Proper dower (Mahr al-Mithl) is determined c\) The wife must demand a specific amount later d\) No dower is allowed in such marriages Answer: b) Proper dower...

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What is the rule for dower if no amount is specified in the marriage contract? a\) The wife cannot claim dower b\) Proper dower (Mahr al-Mithl) is determined c\) The wife must demand a specific amount later d\) No dower is allowed in such marriages Answer: b) Proper dower (Mahr al-Mithl) is determined What happens if the marriage is declared void (fasid)? a\) No dower is due to the wife b\) Dower is paid only if consummation occurred c\) Full dower is always payable d\) The wife can demand half of the dower Answer: b) Dower is paid only if consummation occurred What is the role of proper dower (Mahr al-Mithl)? a\) To replace the agreed dower in case of disputes b\) To apply when no dower was agreed upon c\) To compensate the wife for her husband\'s failure d\) To serve as a gift from the court Answer: b) To apply when no dower was agreed upon Who has the authority to decide proper dower (Mahr al-Mithl) in disputes? a\) The husband b\) The wife c\) The court or Qazi d\) The wife's family Answer: c) The court or Qazi If the husband dies before paying the dower, what happens to the unpaid amount? a\) It is waived off b\) It becomes a debt on the husband's estate c\) It is divided among the heirs d\) The wife can claim only half the dower Answer: b) It becomes a debt on the husband's estate What happens to dower in case of divorce before consummation? a\) Full dower is payable b\) Half of the agreed dower is payable c\) Dower is not payable d\) Only maintenance is allowed Answer: b) Half of the agreed dower is payable What is the effect of a wife waiving her dower? a\) It is binding if done voluntarily b\) It is invalid in all cases c\) It must be approved by the husband d\) It is effective only after divorce Answer: a) It is binding if done voluntarily 8\. Which section of the Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, 1961, regulates dower in Bangladesh? a\) Section 9 b\) Section 7 c\) Section 6 d\) Section 5 Answer: d) Section 5 9\. What is the significance of the dowry-free marriage of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)? a\) It set a precedent for no dower requirement b\) It emphasized simplicity in marriage contracts c\) It allowed for social flexibility in dower d\) It eliminated the concept of dower Answer: b) It emphasized simplicity in marriage contracts 10\. What is the status of maintenance if a wife leaves her husband's house without valid grounds? a\) She loses her right to maintenance b\) She is entitled to partial maintenance c\) She retains full maintenance d\) The court decides based on circumstances Answer: a) She loses her right to maintenance 11\. What happens if a husband divorces his wife without paying her dower? a\) She must claim it through court b\) The divorce is invalid until dower is paid c\) The wife can waive her claim to finalize the divorce d\) It becomes a debt on the husband's estate Answer: d) It becomes a debt on the husband's estate 12\. When is the full dower payable to the wife in a Muslim marriage? a\) Upon consummation of marriage b\) At the time of Nikah c\) After the birth of a child d\) Upon the husband's death Answer: a) Upon consummation of marriage 13\. In which situation is the wife entitled to half the dower? a\) If the husband dies before consummation b\) If the wife seeks Khula without the husband's consent c\) If the marriage is dissolved before consummation d\) If the dower amount is not specified Answer: c) If the marriage is dissolved before consummation 14\. What happens to the dower if the marriage is declared void due to invalidity? a\) Full dower is payable b\) No dower is payable c\) The wife is entitled to a reasonable dower (customary dower) d\) Half dower is payable Answer: c) The wife is entitled to a reasonable dower (customary dower) 15\. What determines the amount of customary dower (Mehr-ul-Mithl) if no amount is specified in the marriage contract? a\) The husband's financial status b\) The wife's family background and social status c\) The court\'s discretion d\) Both a and b Answer: d) Both a and b 16\. Under what circumstances can a widow retain her deceased husband's property as security for unpaid dower? a\) When the dower was deferred and remains unpaid b\) Only if the husband made a written agreement c\) If the property was explicitly given to her as a gift d\) None of the above Answer: a) When the dower was deferred and remains unpaid 17\. What is the primary purpose of maintenance (nafaqah) under Islamic law? a\) To ensure financial security for the wife and children b\) To compensate for unpaid dower c\) To serve as a penalty for the husband's neglect d\) To terminate marital obligations Answer: a) To ensure financial security for the wife and children 18\. Who is responsible for the maintenance of a child in Islamic law? a\) The mother b\) The father c\) Both parents equally d\) The paternal grandparents Answer: b) The father 19\. What is the effect of the wife's refusal to cohabit with her husband on her claim for maintenance? a\) She forfeits her right to maintenance unless justified b\) She continues to receive maintenance regardless of her reasons c\) She must claim maintenance through a court order d\) The husband can claim a refund of previous maintenance paid Answer: a) She forfeits her right to maintenance unless justified 20\. If a divorced woman is pregnant, for how long is the husband required to maintain her? a\) Until childbirth b\) Three months from the date of divorce c\) Until the child reaches two years of age d\) Until the wife remarries Answer: a) Until childbirth 21\. Can a wife claim maintenance if she is earning an income independently? a\) No, she cannot claim maintenance in such a case b\) Yes, if her income is insufficient to meet her needs c\) Only for her children's expenses d\) It depends on the husband's discretion Answer: b) Yes, if her income is insufficient to meet her needs 22\. If the marriage is dissolved by the husband's act before consummation, what is the wife entitled to regarding dower? a\) Full dower b\) Half dower c\) Customary dower d\) No dower at all Answer: b) Half dower 1.What is the main feature of Talaq-al-Bida? a\) Revocable divorce b\) Requires court intervention c\) Irrevocable divorce d\) Involves mutual consent Answer: c) Irrevocable divorce 2.Which act provides grounds for judicial dissolution of marriage? a\) Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, 1961 b\) Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939 c\) Shariat Act, 1937 d\) Arbitration Act, 1940 Answer: b) Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939 3.Talaq Hasan was validated in which case? a\. Shamim Ara v. State of U.P. b\. Rashid Ahmad v. Anisa Khatoon c\. Bibi Rehana v. Igtidar Uddin d\. Marium v. Md. Shamsi Alam Answer: b. Rashid Ahmad v. Anisa Khatoon 4.What is the minimum period of non-maintenance required for a woman to seek divorce under the 1939 Act? a\) 6 months b\) 1 year c\) 2 years d\) 3 years Answer: c) 2 years 5.What is the requirement for the pronouncement of Talaq under the Ithna Ashari school? It must be in writing It must be done in the presence of two male witnesses It must be given only by the wife It must be done by mutual consent Answer: It must be done in the presence of two male witnesses 6.What is the required period of impotence for a wife to seek divorce under the 1939 Act? a\) 6 months b\) 1 year c\) 2 years d\) 3 years Answer: b) 1 year 7.What does Faskh refer to in Islamic law? a\) Termination of marriage through a court order b\) Divorce initiated by the wife c\) Agreement between spouses to end the marriage d\) Divorce declared unilaterally by the husband Answer: a) Termination of marriage through a court order 8.Which section of the Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, 1961, mandates arbitration before a divorce becomes effective? a\) Section 5 b\) Section 6 c\) Section 7(4) d\) Section 8 Answer: c) Section 7(4) 9.In which case was it held that the wife can invoke Talaq-e-Tafwid for the husband's failure to pay maintenance? A\) Safura Khatun v. Osman Gani Mulla B)Baffatan Bibi v. S.K. Abdur Salim C\) Nasima Bilquis v. Md. Abdus Sammad D\) Nelly Zaman v. Giasuddin Khan Answer: A) Safura Khatun v. Osman Gani Mulla 10.What is the Quranic justification for appointing arbitrators during marital disputes? a\) Chapter IV, Verse 34 b\) Chapter IV, Verse 35 c\) Chapter II, Verse 229 d\) Chapter V, Verse 48 Answer: b) Chapter IV, Verse 35 11.Under the Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939, which of the following constitutes a legally recognized and specific ground for a woman to seek divorce through the court? A\) Persistent failure by the husband to fulfill marital obligations for two or more years B)Refusal by the husband to engage in community responsibilities C\) Husband\'s expressed disinterest in cultural practices shared by the wife D\) Husband\'s decision to pursue a career against the wife\'s preference Correct Answer: A) Persistent failure by the husband to fulfill marital obligations for two or more years 12.In the case of Ali Newaz Gardezi v. Md. Yusuf, what was held regarding the non- service of notice for Talaq? A\) Talaq becomes valid if no notice is given B\) The husband is deemed to have revoked the Talaq C\) The wife can seek compensation D\) The divorce is automatically annulled Answer: The husband is deemed to have revoked the Talaq 13.In the case of Sirajul Islam v. Helana Begum, what did the High Court Division rule regarding non-service of notice to the Chairman? A\) It makes the Talaq legally ineffective B\) It does not render the divorce ineffective if disclosed in an affidavit C\) It gives the wife a chance to prevent divorce D\) It invalidates the affidavit Answer: b)It does not render the divorce ineffective if disclosed in an affidavit 14.What was the key ruling in Rashid Ahmad v. Anisa Khatoon (1932) regarding the validity of Talaq Hasan? Options: A\) Talaq Hasan is invalid if pronounced more than once during the same Tuhr period B\) Talaq Hasan is valid when pronouncements are made correctly and no marital relations occur between Tuhr periods C\) Talaq Hasan is only valid if both spouses agree to the divorce D\) Talaq Hasan is invalid if the wife refuses to accept the divorce Correct Answer: B) Talaq Hasan is valid when pronouncements are made correctly and no marital relations occur between Tuhr periods 15.Which section of the Family Courts Ordinance, 1985, mandates courts to attempt reconciliation before granting a divorce? A\) Section 5 b\) Section 7 c\) Section 10 d\) Section 12 Answer: c) Section 10 16\. Which law governs the dissolution of marriage for interfaith couples in Bangladesh? a\) Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, 1961 b\) Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939 c\) Special Marriage Act, 1872 d\) Family Courts Ordinance, 1985 Answer: c) Special Marriage Act, 1872 17.Which of the following forms of Talaq allows for reconciliation between spouses before becoming effective? A\) Talaq-al-Bida b\) Talaq-al-Sunna c\) Ila d\) Zihar Answer: b) Talaq-al-Sunna 18.Under which condition is Khula considered invalid according to classical Hanafi law? a\) If the wife does not offer compensation b\) If the husband refuses to agree to Khula c\) If the wife claims her right to dower d\) If there is no mutual consent Answer: c) If the wife claims her right to dower 19.What distinguishes Talaq-e-Tafwid from other forms of dissolution of marriage? a\) It is initiated by the wife with delegated power from the husband b\) It requires the husband's direct pronouncement of divorce c\) It is a mutual agreement to end the marriage d\) It must be approved by a judicial authority Answer: a) It is initiated by the wife with delegated power from the husband 20.What happens under the doctrine of "Thakayyur" as applied in Muslim Family Law? a\) It limits a husband's unilateral right to divorce b\) It allows a Muslim to select rules from a different school of law c\) It mandates arbitration for reconciliation d\) It nullifies Talaq-al-Bida if issued arbitrarily Answer: b) It allows a Muslim to select rules from a different school of law 21.What is the Quranic injunction regarding arbitration between spouses in case of a marital dispute? a\) Appoint a judge from the husband\'s family only b\) Arbitration is optional if the wife requests it c\) Appoint one arbitrator from each spouse's family d\) Both spouses must declare their intent to reconcile Answer: c) Appoint one arbitrator from each spouse's family 1\. 'Kanz al-Didak' is a famous book of- a\. Hanafi b\. Shafi c\. Hanbal d\. Hedaya Ans: a. Hanafi. 2\. When the 'Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act' is established? a\. 1993 b\. 1939 c\. 2013 d\. 1974 Ans: d. 1974 3\. 'As for the virgin, her father must ask for permission', came from- a\. Unanimous opinion of all jurists b\. Hedaya c\. Prophet (sm) d\. Qur'an Ans: a. Unanimous opinion of all jurists 4\. A marriage that lacks proper witnesses under Muslim law is: a\. Void b\. Voidable c\. Valid d\. Irregular Ans: c. Void 5\. If a man already have four wives, then the marriage with fifth wife is- a\. Void b\. Irregular c\. Valid d\. b&c Ans: b. Irregular 6\. Shia law recognizes \-\-\-\-- kind of marriage? a\. one b\. two c\. four d\. none of these above Ans: b. two 7\. A Shia man may not contract a muta marriage with- a\. Mahomedan female b\. Kitabiyan (Christian & Jewish) c\. Fire-worshipper d\. Following any other religion Ans: d. following any other religion. 8\. If a muta marriage is not consummated, the woman is entitled- a\. Full dower b\. Half dower c\. No dower d\. Proportionate part of dower Ans: b. Half dower 9\. The right to contract a minor in marriage not belongs successively to the- a\. Father b\. Mother c\. Brother d\. Paternal Grandfather how high so ever Ans: b. Mother. 10\. In a marriage between sunni male and shia female, the rights and obligations of the wife will be governed by- a\. Sunni law b\. Shia law c\. Classical muslim law d\. Marriage contract Ans : b. Shia law. 11\. Which act made the registration of Muslim marriages compulsory in Bangladesh? a\. c. d. The Child Marriage Restraint Act, 1929 b\. The Kazis Act, 1880 Muslim Marriages and Divorces (Registration) Act, 1974 The Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, 1961 Ans: c. Muslim Marriages and Divorces (Registration) Act, 1974 12\. Which court case established that Muslim marriage is a civil contract with spiritual undertones? a\. Abdul Kadir v. Salima b\. c. d. Khurshid Bibi v. Md. Amin Anisa Begum v. Md. Istafa Iftikhar Nazir Ahmed v. Ghulam Kibria Ans: a. Abdul Kadir v. Salima 13\. What is the key purpose of marriage in Islam, as stated in the Quran? a\. c. d. Solely for procreation of children b\. To regulate property inheritance To provide love, solace, and protection to the couple To fulfill a religious duty without legal implications Ans: c. To provide love, solace, and protection to the couple 14\. Which of the following destroys the power of exercising option of puberty- a\. Consummation after attaining puberty b\. Consummation before attaining majority c\. Consummation after attaining majority d\. a+c Ans : c. Consummation before attaining majority 15\. What is the age of puberty under Hanafi law- a\. 13 b\. 14 c\. 15 d\. 18 Ans : c. 15 16\. A marriage which is entered into by a minor girl who had not attained the age of puberty under Muslim law,the status of such marriage will be - a\. Valid until rectified by Khiyar ul bulugh b\. Irregular until the girl declared such marriage as valid after attaining majority c\. Void ab initio d\. None of the above Ans : a. Valid until rectified by Khiyar ul bulugh 17\. Which school of Muslim law permits a marriage without witness? a\. Hanafi b\. Maliki c\. Shafi d\. Shia Ans : d. Shia 18\. Marrying a second wife without permission under the Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, 1961, is punishable by: a\. c. Fine of up to BDT 5,000 b\. Fine and/or imprisonment Divorce of the first wife d\. Cancellation of marriage Ans: b. Fine and/or imprisonment 19\. Under the Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, 1961, a Muslim man needs permission from which body to marry a second wife? a\. Family Court b\. Arbitration Council c\. Local Government Authority d\. Ministry of Religious Affairs Ans: b. Arbitration Council 20\. What does section 6 of MFLO,1961 emphasize regarding polygamy? a\. strictly prohibited polygamy b\. c. only permitted in special circumstances Committing polygamy without taking permission from arbitration council may bear civil liability d\. All of the above. Ans : d. All of the above. 1\. McQ Which of the following is NOT true about Ijmaa? A. Ijmaa is the unanimous agreement of jurists in a specific age. B. Ijmaa cannot be reversed by a subsequent age. C. Ijmaa\'s validity is based on a hadith of the Prophet. D. Individual jurists cannot challenge Ijmaa. Answer: B 2\. Which of the following best describes Taqlid? A. Independent reasoning based on personal judgment B. Following a scholar's opinion without questioning C. Adapting Islamic law to modern issues D. Collective decision-making by scholars Answer: B 3\. Among the equitable sources of Muslim law, Istadlal was introduced by which jurist? A. Imam Ash Shafie B. Imam Abu Hanifa C. Imam Maliki D. Imam Ibn hanbal Answer: C 4\. Why does the Maliki school emphasize Medina's traditions? a\) Medina was the Prophet\'s birthplace. b\) It reflects the consensus of the Prophet\'s companions. c\) Other regions lacked scholars. d\) The Quran mentions Medina as central. Ans: (b) 5\. Which Sunni school of law relies heavily on the practices of the people of Medina as a primary source of law? A. Hanafi B. Maliki C. Shafie D. Hanbal Answer: D 6\. Which term refers to public welfare as a consideration in Islamic jurisprudence? a\) Istihsan b\) Istishab c\) Muslahat d\) Istadlal Ans: (c) 7\. Who is credited with introducing Istihsan (juristic preference) in Islamic law? a\) Imam Malik b\) Imam Ahmad Ibn Hanbal c\) Imam Abu Hanifa d\) Imam Ash-Shafie Answer: c) Imam Abu Hanifa 8\. In Ijma, which of the following is true regarding the scholars involved? A\) Only scholars from one region may participate b\) All scholars must agree with the decision, with no exceptions C\) Scholars from different schools of thought can participate, provided they agree D\) Only scholars with the highest ranks can contribute to Ijma Answer: C) 9\. What does \'Sunnat-ul-Fail\' specifically refer to? A\) The words of the Prophet B\) The actions and behaviors of the Prophet C\) The silent approvals of the Prophet D\) The legal rulings derived from the Quran Answer: B) The actions and behaviors of the Prophet 10\. What does \'Istihsan\' refer to in the context of Islamic law? A\) A direct abrogation of law B\) Juristic preference for specific cases C\) The consensus of scholars D\) A historical account of the Prophet\'s life Answer: B) Juristic preference for specific cases 11\. What does a decree for restitution of conjugal rights primarily aim to enforce? A. Payment of dower B. Consensual living C. Religious practices D. Personal liberty Answer: B 12\. What can invalidate a claim for restitution of conjugal rights under Islamic law? A. Irregular marriage B. Non-consummation C. Prior divorce D. Second marriage Answer: A 13\. What is a legal remedy for a wife under Muslim law if her husband fails to fulfill marital obligations? A. Restitution of conjugal rights B. Dissolution of marriage C. Dowry claim D. All of the above Answer: A 14\. What can courts require before granting a decree for restitution of conjugal rights? A. Proof of clean hands by the claimant B. Payment of pending dowers C. Evidence of a valid marriage D. All of the above Answer: D 15\. Which legislation in Bangladesh explicitly recognizes suits for restitution of conjugal rights? A\) The Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, 1961 B\) The Family Courts Act 2023 C\) The Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939 D)The family Court Ordinance,1985 Answer: B 16\. Under Muslim law, restitution of conjugal rights cannot be granted if: A\) Prompt dower is unpaid. B\) Marriage was not registered. C\) Husband has multiple wives. D\) Both spouses agree to live separately. Answer: A 17\. If a wife refuses to cohabit due to the husband\'s non-payment of prompt dower, what is her legal position? A\) She can be compelled to return to cohabitation. B\) She has a valid defense against restitution. C\) She must initiate divorce proceedings. D\) She forfeits her right to maintenance. Answer: B 18\. Restitution of conjugal rights cannot be granted when: A. The marriage is not registered B. There is a valid agreement for separate living C. Both parties agree to mediation D. The wife refuses to follow family traditions Answer: B 19\. Which of the following is NOT a valid ground for refusing restitution of conjugal rights? A. Cruelty by the husband B. Irregular marriage C. Non-payment of the agreed dowry D. The wife's dislike of her husband Answer: D 20\. Which legal principle is central to the concept of restitution of conjugal rights? A\) Equality of spouses before the law B\) The consortium between husband and wife C\) Protection of parental rights D\) The doctrine of separation of powers Answer: B