B.A./B.COM. LL.B. (5 YEAR LAW / U.G. LAW) Panjab University Entrance Exam 2016 : MCQs and Answer Key

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'Alimony' Means :

A: Compensation Given For Wrongful Act

B: Maintenance Given By Husband To Wife On Divorce

C: Levy Of Fine By Court

D: Payment Made At The Time Of Retirement

The answer is: B

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Explanation

Alimony refers to the financial support paid by one spouse to the other spouse after a divorce or separation. It is typically paid by the higher-earning spouse to the lower-earning spouse to ensure that the lower-earning spouse is able to maintain a reasonable standard of living after the divorce.

Therefore, option B, "Maintenance given by husband to wife on divorce" is the correct answer.