All India Bar Examination (AIBE) 16-XVI Previous Year Question Papers with Answers

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Which of the following statement/statements is/are false for the purpose of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 ?


I. It is assumed that a person who is not Muslim, Santhal, Christian, Jew or Parsi by religion is Hindu
II. A person who belongs to Lingayat sub sect is assumed to be Hindu
III. A person coverted who converted to another religion needs to follow local ritual/custom for coverting back to Hinduism
A: I only
B: I and II
C: III only
D: I and III

The answer is: C

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Explanation

The correct answer is C: III only.

Let's break down the statements:

I. "It is assumed that a person who is not Muslim, Santhal, Christian, Jew or Parsi by religion is Hindu."

   - This statement is true. The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, applies to Hindus, and the term 'Hindu' in this context includes not only followers of the Hindu religion but also persons who are not Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists, Parsis, or Jews.

II. "A person who belongs to the Lingayat sub-sect is assumed to be Hindu."

   - This statement is also true. The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, broadly defines 'Hindu,' and it includes various sects and sub-sects, including Lingayats.

III. "A person who converted to another religion needs to follow local ritual/custom for converting back to Hinduism."

   - This statement is false. The Hindu Marriage Act does not mandate specific rituals or customs for reconversion to Hinduism. The act recognizes the right of a person to revert to their original religion without specifying particular rituals.

Therefore, the correct answer is C: III only.