Q.1 Which of the following is considered a ground for divorce under most family laws?
Mutual consent
Winning the lottery
Being unemployed
Having a pet
Explanation - Mutual consent is a recognized ground for divorce where both spouses agree to end the marriage.
Correct answer is: Mutual consent
Q.2 In family law, 'custody' primarily refers to:
Ownership of family property
Care and control of a child
Rights to financial assets
Decision making in a business
Explanation - Custody refers to the legal responsibility and care of a child following the separation of parents.
Correct answer is: Care and control of a child
Q.3 Which type of adoption allows a child to have the same legal status as a biological child?
Simple adoption
Full adoption
Temporary adoption
Foster care
Explanation - Full adoption confers all legal rights, including inheritance, as if the child were a biological child.
Correct answer is: Full adoption
Q.4 Which of the following is a duty of a spouse under marriage?
Providing financial support
Voting in elections
Owning property individually
Choosing a career for the other spouse
Explanation - Spouses have a legal duty to provide financial support and maintain each other during the marriage.
Correct answer is: Providing financial support
Q.5 Maintenance under family law usually refers to:
Child support or spousal support
Paying taxes
Buying property
Funding education for adults
Explanation - Maintenance involves providing financial support to a spouse or child who cannot maintain themselves.
Correct answer is: Child support or spousal support
Q.6 What does 'alimony' specifically mean?
Periodic payment to a spouse after divorce
Inheritance from parents
A property settlement
Child's education fee
Explanation - Alimony is financial support provided to a spouse post-divorce, typically based on need and earning capacity.
Correct answer is: Periodic payment to a spouse after divorce
Q.7 Which legal concept protects a minor’s property or rights?
Guardianship
Divorce
Alimony
Custody battle
Explanation - Guardianship grants a responsible adult the legal authority to manage the affairs of a minor.
Correct answer is: Guardianship
Q.8 In family law, 'irretrievable breakdown of marriage' is used to:
Grant divorce
Assign property
Determine inheritance
Award custody to grandparents
Explanation - Irretrievable breakdown is a legal ground for divorce, indicating that reconciliation is impossible.
Correct answer is: Grant divorce
Q.9 Which of the following is considered a child’s right under family law?
Right to education
Right to choose a spouse at birth
Right to manage parents' property
Right to vote in local elections
Explanation - Family law ensures children have basic rights such as education, safety, and care.
Correct answer is: Right to education
Q.10 Which document is required to legally register a marriage in most countries?
Marriage certificate
Birth certificate
Passport
Property deed
Explanation - A marriage certificate is the official document that legally records a marriage.
Correct answer is: Marriage certificate
Q.11 Legal separation differs from divorce in that it:
Does not end the marriage
Allows remarriage
Transfers all property rights
Grants custody automatically
Explanation - Legal separation allows couples to live apart without legally dissolving the marriage.
Correct answer is: Does not end the marriage
Q.12 Who decides the custody of children in the event of parental dispute?
Family court
Local police
Municipal office
School authorities
Explanation - Family courts determine custody based on the child’s best interest.
Correct answer is: Family court
Q.13 Which law generally governs marriage, divorce, and adoption in India?
Personal laws
Criminal laws
Contract laws
Labour laws
Explanation - Family matters like marriage, divorce, and adoption are mainly regulated by personal laws according to religion.
Correct answer is: Personal laws
Q.14 What is 'joint custody' of a child?
Both parents share decision-making and care
Child lives only with the mother
Child lives only with the father
Custody is given to grandparents
Explanation - Joint custody means both parents participate in raising and making decisions for the child.
Correct answer is: Both parents share decision-making and care
Q.15 Which of the following is an example of domestic violence under family law?
Physical abuse or harassment by a family member
Failure to pay taxes
Driving without a license
Business fraud
Explanation - Domestic violence includes physical, emotional, or economic abuse within the household.
Correct answer is: Physical abuse or harassment by a family member
Q.16 Who has the right to seek annulment of marriage?
Either spouse
Parents
Local government
Employer
Explanation - An annulment can be requested by either spouse if the marriage is legally invalid due to defects like fraud or incapacity.
Correct answer is: Either spouse
Q.17 In adoption, the 'best interest of the child' principle means:
All decisions must prioritize the child's welfare
The child chooses their adoptive parents
The parents' wishes are absolute
The state manages all property
Explanation - Family law emphasizes that adoption decisions should prioritize the physical, emotional, and moral welfare of the child.
Correct answer is: All decisions must prioritize the child's welfare
Q.18 What is the minimum legal age for marriage in most countries for females?
18 years
16 years
21 years
15 years
Explanation - The minimum legal age for marriage is 18 for females in most countries to prevent child marriage.
Correct answer is: 18 years
Q.19 Which of the following can be considered a marital property in divorce proceedings?
Property acquired during the marriage
Inheritance received before marriage
Gifts to one spouse before marriage
Salary earned before marriage
Explanation - Marital property generally includes assets and income obtained during the course of the marriage.
Correct answer is: Property acquired during the marriage
Q.20 Which type of adoption maintains some legal connection with the biological parents?
Simple adoption
Full adoption
Illegal adoption
Temporary guardianship
Explanation - Simple adoption allows the child to retain certain legal ties with biological parents while being cared for by adoptive parents.
Correct answer is: Simple adoption
Q.21 Under family law, what is 'protection order'?
Court order preventing domestic abuse
A property settlement document
A marriage certificate
Child support receipt
Explanation - A protection order legally restrains an abuser from contacting or harming the victim.
Correct answer is: Court order preventing domestic abuse
Q.22 Which of the following is considered a form of child abuse?
Physical or emotional harm
Taking the child to school
Providing medical care
Encouraging hobbies
Explanation - Child abuse includes actions that physically or emotionally harm a child, violating family law protections.
Correct answer is: Physical or emotional harm
Q.23 Which court has jurisdiction in matters of divorce and custody in India?
Family Court
Supreme Court
District Consumer Court
High Court only
Explanation - Family Courts are established to handle cases related to marriage, divorce, child custody, and maintenance.
Correct answer is: Family Court
Q.24 Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a valid marriage under most family laws?
Consent of both parties
Minimum age requirement
Same occupation for both spouses
Not being already married
Explanation - Marriage validity requires consent, minimum age, and monogamy, but occupation has no legal relevance.
Correct answer is: Same occupation for both spouses
Q.25 Which of the following is considered a legal effect of divorce?
Ending the marital relationship
Child automatically becomes property
All debts are canceled
Inheritance rights are nullified
Explanation - Divorce legally terminates the marriage while leaving property and custody matters subject to separate laws.
Correct answer is: Ending the marital relationship