Q1: 1. In which section of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 is the procedure for registration of Hindu marriages outlined?

• A) A) Section 5
• B) B) Section 8
• C) C) Section 12
• D) D) Section 15

Q2: 2. What is the purpose of registering a Hindu marriage under Section 8 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955?

• A) A) To legalize the marriage
• B) B) To establish the validity of the marriage
• C) C) To avail government benefits
• D) D) All of the above

Q3: 3. Which of the following statements is true regarding the registration of Hindu marriages under Section 8?

• A) A) Registration is optional
• B) B) Registration is mandatory
• C) C) Registration is only required for inter-caste marriages
• D) D) Registration is only required for marriages with dowry exchange

Q4: 4. What is the time limit within which a Hindu marriage should be registered under Section 8 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955?

• A) A) 30 days from the date of marriage
• B) B) 60 days from the date of marriage
• C) C) 90 days from the date of marriage
• D) D) 120 days from the date of marriage

Q5: 5. A couple got married in a traditional Hindu ceremony. How can they register their marriage under Section 8 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955?

• A) A) By submitting an application to the Marriage Registrar
• B) B) By obtaining a special marriage certificate
• C) C) By seeking permission from the local temple authorities
• D) D) By signing a notarized affidavit

Q6: 6. What documents are required for the registration of a Hindu marriage under Section 8?

• A) A) Birth certificates of the couple
• B) B) Marriage invitation card
• C) C) Proof of residence
• D) D) Marriage certificate issued by the priest

Q7: 7. In case of a delay in registering a Hindu marriage under Section 8, what penalty may apply?

• A) A) Fine
• B) B) Imprisonment
• C) C) Community service
• D) D) Warning from the Marriage Registrar

Q8: 8. A couple residing in a different state wants to register their Hindu marriage. Which Marriage Registrar should they approach?

• A) A) The Marriage Registrar of their current state
• B) B) The Marriage Registrar of their native state
• C) C) Any nearby temple authority
• D) D) The Marriage Registrar of the state where the marriage took place

Q9: 9. What is the significance of obtaining a marriage certificate under Section 8 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955?

• A) A) It serves as legal proof of marriage
• B) B) It ensures joint property ownership
• C) C) It allows for tax benefits
• D) D) It is required for divorce proceedings

Q10: 10. If a couple fails to register their Hindu marriage under Section 8 of the Act, what legal implications may arise in the future?

• A) A) The marriage may be considered invalid
• B) B) The couple may lose custody of their children
• C) C) The couple may be fined by the court
• D) D) The couple may face social boycott

Q11: 11. Which authority is responsible for maintaining a register of Hindu marriages under Section 8 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955?

• A) A) Local police station
• B) B) Marriage Registrar
• C) C) Municipal Corporation
• D) D) Religious institution

Q12: 12. A couple is planning to move abroad after their Hindu marriage ceremony. Should they still register their marriage under Section 8?

• A) A) Yes, it is mandatory for all Hindu marriages
• B) B) No, registration is only required for marriages within India
• C) C) Yes, only if they plan to have children
• D) D) No, as it is not applicable for marriages outside India

Q13: 13. What is the role of witnesses in the registration of a Hindu marriage under Section 8?

• A) A) Witnesses are not required
• B) B) Witnesses must be blood relatives
• C) C) Witnesses must be present during the registration
• D) D) Witnesses must sign the marriage certificate

Q14: 14. A couple faces challenges in obtaining their marriage certificate under Section 8 due to bureaucratic delays. What should they do?

• A) A) Seek legal assistance
• B) B) Re-marry in a different ceremony
• C) C) Give up on the registration process
• D) D) Ignore the issue as it is not important

Q15: 15. Can a Hindu marriage be registered under Section 8 if it was solemnized many years ago?

• A) A) Yes, there is no time limit for registration
• B) B) No, registration is only for recent marriages
• C) C) Yes, with permission from the court
• D) D) No, registration is only for marriages within a year

Q16: 16. What is the role of the Marriage Registrar in the registration of Hindu marriages under Section 8?

• A) A) Solemnizing the marriage
• B) B) Maintaining records of registered marriages
• C) C) Providing marriage counseling
• D) D) Issuing divorce certificates

Q17: 17. A couple encounters objections from their families regarding the registration of their Hindu marriage under Section 8. What should they do?

• A) A) Proceed with the registration independently
• B) B) Abandon the registration to avoid conflict
• C) C) Seek intervention from a local politician
• D) D) Wait for family approval before proceeding

Q18: 18. What is the fee structure for registering a Hindu marriage under Section 8?

• A) A) No fee
• B) B) Nominal fee
• C) C) High fee
• D) D) Varies by income level

Q19: 19. How long does it take to receive the marriage certificate after the registration of a Hindu marriage under Section 8?

• A) A) Same day
• B) B) Within a week
• C) C) Within a month
• D) D) Within six months

Q20: 20. Can a couple register their Hindu marriage under Section 8 without the presence of both spouses?

• A) A) Yes, with a valid reason
• B) B) No, both spouses must be present
• C) C) Yes, with the consent of the Marriage Registrar
• D) D) No, one spouse can represent both

Q21: 21. What is the legal age requirement for registering a Hindu marriage under Section 8?

• A) A) 16 years for females, 18 years for males
• B) B) 18 years for both males and females
• C) C) 21 years for females, 25 years for males
• D) D) 20 years for both males and females

Q22: 22. If a couple has lost their original marriage certificate, how can they obtain a duplicate copy under Section 8?

• A) A) By submitting an affidavit explaining the loss
• B) B) By re-registering their marriage
• C) C) By seeking permission from the court
• D) D) By contacting the temple authorities

Q23: 23. What is the validity period of a marriage certificate obtained under Section 8 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955?

• A) A) Lifetime
• B) B) 5 years
• C) C) 10 years
• D) D) 20 years

Q24: 24. Can a non-Hindu individual register their marriage under Section 8 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955?

• A) A) Yes, if married to a Hindu
• B) B) No, registration is only for Hindus
• C) C) Yes, with special permission from the government
• D) D) No, non-Hindus have a separate registration process

Q25: 25. What steps should a couple take if they face objections from the Marriage Registrar during the registration process under Section 8?

• A) A) File a complaint with the police
• B) B) Seek intervention from a legal advisor
• C) C) Proceed with registration at a different office
• D) D) Abandon the registration process