LL.B. (Three Years) Sem 6 Law Relating to Women and Children May 2022 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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SECTION I - Multiple choice questions (30 Marks - 1.5 marks each)

1. Q1 Define a type of Mehar which is to be paid later on. (a) Meher-e-misl (b) Marzal/Mrjal (c) Muwwazal (d) Kharch-e-pandan
2. Q2 In which of the following cases was sec. 9 of the Hindu Marriage Act held unconstitutional by the honourable Supreme Court of India? (a) Chamuniya v. Virendra Kumar (b) T. Saritha v. Veluswamy (c) Khusboo case (d) Ashwini v. Lata
3. Q3 As per the PCPNDT Act, after what period can a female not abort without legal consent? (a) Within 20 weeks only (b) Within 20 weeks to 28 weeks (c) Within 12 weeks (d) After 26 weeks
4. Q4 How long should be the period of desertion as a ground of divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act? (a) 1 year from the date of marriage (b) 2 years from the date of separation (c) 3 years (d) 5 years
5. Q5 A Hindu male dies leaving behind him his daughter's daughter and his mother. Who will be entitled to get his property? (a) Only his granddaughter. (b) Amongst both daughter's daughter and his mother, equally distributed. (c) Only his mother. (d) Nobody will be entitled, being females.
6. Q6 State the type of marriage where dower is always fixed. (a) Fasid (b) Sahih (c) Batil (d) Mutta
7. Q7 Who is a Child as per the Factories Act? (a) Child who has not completed the age of 15 years. (b) Child who has completed the age of 12 years. (c) Child who has completed the age of 16 years. (d) Child who has completed the age of 14 years.
8. Q8 What do you mean by 'Shelter home'? (a) Home for people who are vulnerable (b) Home for people who are homeless (c) Home for people who need care and protection (d) The home for the vulnerable, the homeless and for all who need care and protection
9. Q9 What do you mean by In camera proceedings? (a) The proceeding where outsiders are allowed to remain present (b) Where the proceeding is video recorded (c) Proceeding through video camera (d) The proceeding where no outsiders are allowed to remain present
10. Q10 What is mubarat? (a) Redemption (b) Vow of continence (c) Injurious assimilation (d) Mutual separation at the inception of husband
11. Q11 In hazardous industries, children below which age are prohibited to work? (a) Below the age of 18 years (b) Below the age of 15 years (c) Below the age of 14 (d) Below the age of 21 years
12. Q12 Bigamy was grounds of divorce in which case? (a) Mohammad Ahmed Khan v. Shah Bano (b) Ashok Hura v. Rupa Hura (c) Saritha v. Veluswamy (d) Sarla Mudgal v. UOI
13. Q13 What is the legal status of a marriage within prohibited degree? (a) Voidable marriage (b) Void marriage (c) Valid marriage (d) Illegal marriage
14. Q14 What is the punishment for abetment of "Sati" as per The Commission of Sati Prevention Act, 1987? (a) 1 year to 7 years (b) 5 years to 7 years (c) Death or imprisonment for life (d) 2 years to 7 years
15. Q15 Which of the following Articles from the Constitution of India make provision for child labour? (a) Art. 32 (b) Art. 15(3) (c) Art. 39(d) (d) Art. 24 marks
16. Q16 When can a Hindu married male adopt the child? (a) With the consent of wife (b) Without the consent of wife (c) Only in the lifetime of wife (d) Not after the death of wife
17. Q17 What is the penalty for kidnapping a minor child? (a) Fine of 50,000 (b) Imprisonment for 10 years (c) Imprisonment for six months (d) Imprisonment for the term of 3 years and fine
18. Q18 Genetic clinic means what? (a) A maternity home clinic (b) A place where there is use of an ultrasound machine or imaging machine or scanner, capable of determining the sex of the child in the womb (c) The laboratory where any test can be conducted (d) A place where there is use of an ultrasound machine
19. Q19 Define "Option of Puberty". (a) Married before 15 years (b) Married before 18 years (c) Married before 15 years and can repudiate the marriage on 18 years (d) Married before 18 years and can repudiate the marriage on 18 years
20. Q20 What are the provisions and penalties under the Sati Prohibition Act, 1987 for glorification of sati and building a temple? (a) 5 years to 7 years imprisonment (b) 1 year to 7 years imprisonment (c) 1 year to 5 years imprisonment (d) 7 years imprisonment

SECTION II - Descriptive type questions (30 Marks)

1. Q21 Before receiving alimony, Heena's husband met with an accidental death. From whom can Heena claim alimony?
2. Q22 A married Hindu male wanted to adopt a child. Can adoption deprive the adoptive parents of their power to dispose of their property by will?
3. Q23 What is Halala under Muslim Law?
4. Q24 Madhubala married Kishor. At the time of marriage Kishor demanded a scooter and Rs. 10,00,000/- cash as a dowry from the father of Madhubala. As per the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, what is the penalty for giving and taking dowry?
5. Q25 The police raided a brothel and found many ladies, and amongst them there were two minor girls aged 9 years. (a) Can the ladies be punished? (b) Are the minor girls liable for punishment? What are the remedial measures?
6. Q26 Define child according to the Immoral Traffic Act, 1956.
7. Q27 Explain the provisions relating to Uniform civil code.
8. Q28 Explain Juvenile justice board.
9. Q29 Define the functions of the National Commission for Women.
10. Q30 Define in short the provisions under the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

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