Question

Which of the following statements are true regarding family and marriage in India.
(A). The Hindu Marriage Act of 1955 legalized monogamy in India and prohibited polygamy for Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, and Jains.
(B). In India, divorce is only allowed in cases of mutual consent.
(C). In India, the legal age for marriage is different for both men and women.
(D). The trend in India is towards nuclear families due to several factors, including urbanization and increasing individualism.

• A. (A), (B) and (C) only.
• B. (A), (B) and (D) only.
• C. (A), (B), (C), and (D).
• D. (A), (C) and (D) only.

Hint:

To solve legal and social family questions, remember that divorce laws in India cover both contested grounds (such as cruelty or desertion) and mutual consent.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D