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    Question

    What is the primary purpose of the Hindu Marriage Act,

    1955?
    A To establish a uniform marriage age for all religions in India Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B To amend and codify the law relating to marriage among Hindus Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C To regulate divorce proceedings among all Indian citizens Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D To provide legal recognition to interfaith marriages Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    •The purpose of this Act is to amend and codify the law relating to marriage among Hindus. Application of the Act  Who Does This Act Apply To? •Hindus (including different sects like Virashaivas, Lingayats, Brahmo, Prarthana, and Arya Samaj followers). •Buddhists, Jains, and Sikhs. •Any other person living in India who is not a Muslim, Christian, Parsi, or Jew, unless they can prove that Hindu law or customs would not have applied to them if this Act had not been passed.  Who is Considered a Hindu, Buddhist, Jain, or Sikh? •A child (legitimate or illegitimate) whose both parents follow these religions. •A child with one parent following these religions, if raised in that religious community. •A convert or re-convert to Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, or Sikhism.  Exceptions: •The Act does not apply to Scheduled Tribes unless the Central Government issues a notification stating otherwise.  Broad Meaning of "Hindu": •In this Act, “Hindu” includes anyone to whom the Act applies, even if they are not Hindu by religion.

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