Practice high-yield Law & Jurisprudence MCQs on Muslim Law — Part 2 with worked academic solutions for Civil Judge, ADPP, FPSC, PPSC, CSS.
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Question 1 of 40
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After divorce, a Muslim woman can validly remarry:
Correct Answer: Option B — After observing the Iddat period
Detailed Academic Explanation:
After observing the Iddat period is the correct answer to “After divorce, a Muslim woman can validly remarry:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Muslim Law.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Muslim Law
Question 2 of 40
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★ Civil Judge
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Under muslim law if the donee dies before acceptance of gift, then the gift is
Correct Answer: Option A — Void
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Void is the correct answer to “Under muslim law if the donee dies before acceptance of gift, then the gift is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Muslim Law.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Muslim Law
Question 3 of 40
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★ Civil Judge
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In Mohammedan law, a marriage may be
Correct Answer: Option D — Either (A) or (B) or (C)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Either (A) or (B) or (C) is the correct answer to “In Mohammedan law, a marriage may be”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Muslim Law.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Muslim Law
Question 4 of 40
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If a gift is made to a minor or a lunatic, the possession of the property can be handed over to
Correct Answer: Option A — The legal guardian
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The legal guardian is the correct answer to “If a gift is made to a minor or a lunatic, the possession of the property can be handed over to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Muslim Law.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Muslim Law
Question 5 of 40
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★ Civil Judge
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A Muslim man can marry the
Correct Answer: Option A — Descendant of a wife, if the marriage with that wife has not been consummated
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Descendant of a wife, if the marriage with that wife has not been consummated is the correct answer to “A Muslim man can marry the”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Muslim Law.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Muslim Law
Question 6 of 40
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★ Civil Judge
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De-jure guardian means
Correct Answer: Option C — Both (A) and (B)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both (A) and (B) is the correct answer to “De-jure guardian means”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Muslim Law.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Muslim Law
Question 7 of 40
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★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
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Which one of the following grounds is not available to Hindu and Muslim wives (both) to claim divorce?
Correct Answer: Option A — Husband renounced the world by entering any religious order
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Husband renounced the world by entering any religious order is the correct answer to “Which one of the following grounds is not available to Hindu and Muslim wives (both) to claim divorce”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Muslim Law.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Muslim Law
Question 8 of 40
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★ Civil Judge
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Offsprings of a Muslim woman marrying second husband shall be
Correct Answer: Option C — Illegitimate and cannot be legitimised by any subsequent acknowledgement
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Illegitimate and cannot be legitimised by any subsequent acknowledgement is the correct answer to “Offsprings of a Muslim woman marrying second husband shall be”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Muslim Law.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Muslim Law
Question 9 of 40
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★ Civil Judge
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The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986 enables a Muslim woman to-
Correct Answer: Option C — Claim maintenance from her husband
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Claim maintenance from her husband is the correct answer to “The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986 enables a Muslim woman to-”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Muslim Law.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Muslim Law
Question 10 of 40
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★ Civil Judge
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A collection of traditions known as 'Musnadu'l Imam Hambal consists of traditions:
Correct Answer: Option B — 40,000
Detailed Academic Explanation:
40,000 is the correct answer to “A collection of traditions known as 'Musnadu'l Imam Hambal consists of traditions:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Muslim Law.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Muslim Law
Question 11 of 40
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★ Civil Judge
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Which of the following are sources of Muslim Law?
Correct Answer: Option D — All the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All the above is the correct answer to “Which of the following are sources of Muslim Law”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Muslim Law.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Muslim Law
Question 12 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
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A gift made to a person not in existence is
Correct Answer: Option C — Void
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Void is the correct answer to “A gift made to a person not in existence is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Muslim Law.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Muslim Law
Question 13 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
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The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986 deals with: 1. Right of Muslim women to seek divorce 2. Maintenance rights of Muslim who had been divorced by their husband by the pronouncement of talaq 3. Maintenance rights of Muslim Women who have sought divorce from their husbands Select the correct answer
Correct Answer: Option C — 2 and 3 are correct
Detailed Academic Explanation:
2 and 3 are correct is the correct answer to “The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986 deals with: 1. Right of Muslim women to seek divorce 2. Maintenance rights of Muslim who had been divorced by their husband by the pronouncement of talaq 3. Maintenance rights of Muslim Women who have sought divorce from their husbands Select the correct answer”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Muslim Law.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Muslim Law
Question 14 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
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Husband of a wife who has not attained puberty is
Correct Answer: Option D — Not entitled to the custody of his wife, in preference to the wife's mother
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Not entitled to the custody of his wife, in preference to the wife's mother is the correct answer to “Husband of a wife who has not attained puberty is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Muslim Law.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Muslim Law
Question 15 of 40
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★ Civil Judge
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Under which one of the following schools of Muslim Law "Muta Marriage" is recognised:-
Correct Answer: Option D — Ithna Asheri school
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ithna Asheri school is the correct answer to “Under which one of the following schools of Muslim Law "Muta Marriage" is recognised:-”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Muslim Law.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Muslim Law
Question 16 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
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Parentage by birth is established
Correct Answer: Option D — Both (A) and (B)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both (A) and (B) is the correct answer to “Parentage by birth is established”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Muslim Law.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Muslim Law
Question 17 of 40
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★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
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Marriage of a Sunni boy with Hindu girl in the Muslim form is
Correct Answer: Option C — An irregular marriage
Detailed Academic Explanation:
An irregular marriage is the correct answer to “Marriage of a Sunni boy with Hindu girl in the Muslim form is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Muslim Law.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Muslim Law
Question 18 of 40
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★ Civil Judge
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The Dissolutions of Muslim Marriage Act, 1939 is based on the following school of Muslim Law
Correct Answer: Option A — Hanafi school
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Hanafi school is the correct answer to “The Dissolutions of Muslim Marriage Act, 1939 is based on the following school of Muslim Law”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Muslim Law.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Muslim Law
Question 19 of 40
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★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
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Under which law, an old woman who had no more chance to become pregnant need not perform Iddat:
Correct Answer: Option A — Shafii
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Shafii is the correct answer to “Under which law, an old woman who had no more chance to become pregnant need not perform Iddat:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Muslim Law.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Muslim Law
Question 20 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
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In Ithna Ashari law, the manslayer
Correct Answer: Option B — Is excluded from taking a legacy from the deceased if the homicide is intentional
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Is excluded from taking a legacy from the deceased if the homicide is intentional is the correct answer to “In Ithna Ashari law, the manslayer”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Muslim Law.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Muslim Law
Question 21 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
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The limit of testamentary power by Muslim is:
Correct Answer: Option B — 1/3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1/3 is the correct answer to “The limit of testamentary power by Muslim is:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Muslim Law.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Muslim Law
Question 22 of 40
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★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
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The practice of instant Triple Talaq has been held to be unconstitutional, by
Correct Answer: Option B — The majority of Three Justices of Five
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The majority of Three Justices of Five is the correct answer to “The practice of instant Triple Talaq has been held to be unconstitutional, by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Muslim Law.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Muslim Law
Question 23 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
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Talab-e-Mowasbat is made . . . . . . . :
Correct Answer: Option A — Before sale
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Before sale is the correct answer to “Talab-e-Mowasbat is made . . . . . . . :”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Muslim Law.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Muslim Law
Question 24 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
Conversion to Islam of a non-Muslim husband, lawfully married in accordance with his own law
Correct Answer: Option D — Shall not dissolve his marriage
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Shall not dissolve his marriage is the correct answer to “Conversion to Islam of a non-Muslim husband, lawfully married in accordance with his own law”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Muslim Law.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Muslim Law
Question 25 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
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An irregular marriage can be terminated
Correct Answer: Option D — By either (A) or (B) or (C)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
By either (A) or (B) or (C) is the correct answer to “An irregular marriage can be terminated”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Muslim Law.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Muslim Law
Question 26 of 40
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★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
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In a suit for divorce by the wife on the ground of 'missing of husband' under section 2(i) of Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act
Correct Answer: Option C — The paternal uncle and brother of the husband, if any, must be cited as a party irrespective of whether he or they, are heirs or not the heirs of the husband
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The paternal uncle and brother of the husband, if any, must be cited as a party irrespective of whether he or they, are heirs or not the heirs of the husband is the correct answer to “In a suit for divorce by the wife on the ground of 'missing of husband' under section 2(i) of Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Muslim Law.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Muslim Law
Question 27 of 40
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★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
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A void bequest is:
Correct Answer: Option A — Contingent bequest
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Contingent bequest is the correct answer to “A void bequest is:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Muslim Law.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Muslim Law
Question 28 of 40
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★ Civil Judge
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Who under the Mohammedan Law can claim right of preemption?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of them
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of them is the correct answer to “Who under the Mohammedan Law can claim right of preemption”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Muslim Law.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Muslim Law
Question 29 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
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In Muslim Law marriage contracted without witness is
Correct Answer: Option D — Irregular
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Irregular is the correct answer to “In Muslim Law marriage contracted without witness is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Muslim Law.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Muslim Law
Question 30 of 40
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★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
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Marriage agreement between a Muslim couple, may provide for
Correct Answer: Option D — Either (A) or (B) or (C) or all the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Either (A) or (B) or (C) or all the above is the correct answer to “Marriage agreement between a Muslim couple, may provide for”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Muslim Law.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Muslim Law
Question 31 of 40
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★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
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Mother's right to have the custody of the child
Correct Answer: Option B — Continues even on divorce by the father of the child
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Continues even on divorce by the father of the child is the correct answer to “Mother's right to have the custody of the child”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Muslim Law.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Muslim Law
Question 32 of 40
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★ Civil Judge
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How many grounds of divorce are provided for a Muslim woman under Section 2 of the Dissolution of Muslim Marriage Act, 1939?
Correct Answer: Option C — 9
Detailed Academic Explanation:
9 is the correct answer to “How many grounds of divorce are provided for a Muslim woman under Section 2 of the Dissolution of Muslim Marriage Act, 1939”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Muslim Law.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Muslim Law
Question 33 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
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Where the marriage has been consummated and the marriage is dissolved by divorce, the duration of 'iddat' is
Correct Answer: Option A — Three courses or if the woman is pregnant till delivery
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Three courses or if the woman is pregnant till delivery is the correct answer to “Where the marriage has been consummated and the marriage is dissolved by divorce, the duration of 'iddat' is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Muslim Law.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Muslim Law
Question 34 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
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Insanity of husband is a ground for divorce for the wife under
Correct Answer: Option C — Section 2(vi) of the Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Section 2(vi) of the Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939 is the correct answer to “Insanity of husband is a ground for divorce for the wife under”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Muslim Law.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Muslim Law
Question 35 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
Under the Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, when an application is made, before the passing of decree for divorce on the ground of impotency
Correct Answer: Option B — It is for the husband to satisfy the court that he has ceased to be impotent
Detailed Academic Explanation:
It is for the husband to satisfy the court that he has ceased to be impotent is the correct answer to “Under the Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, when an application is made, before the passing of decree for divorce on the ground of impotency”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Muslim Law.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Muslim Law
Question 36 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
'Failure of the husband to provide for wife's maintenance' as a ground for divorce, must be for a period of
Correct Answer: Option C — Two years
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Two years is the correct answer to “'Failure of the husband to provide for wife's maintenance' as a ground for divorce, must be for a period of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Muslim Law.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Muslim Law
Question 37 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
Witnesses to the marriage have been provided under
Correct Answer: Option A — Hanafi law
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Hanafi law is the correct answer to “Witnesses to the marriage have been provided under”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Muslim Law.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Muslim Law
Question 38 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
For 'insanity of husband' to be a ground for divorce, the husband must be insane at least for a period of
Correct Answer: Option B — Two years
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Two years is the correct answer to “For 'insanity of husband' to be a ground for divorce, the husband must be insane at least for a period of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Muslim Law.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Muslim Law
Question 39 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
Marriage with a stranger, of a female relations of a minor entitled to the custody of the child, that female relation
Correct Answer: Option B — Loses her preferential right
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Loses her preferential right is the correct answer to “Marriage with a stranger, of a female relations of a minor entitled to the custody of the child, that female relation”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Muslim Law.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Muslim Law
Question 40 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
Reconciliation between Muslim couples can take place
Correct Answer: Option A — When there have been one or two declarations in the approved form, but the period of iddat has not expired
Detailed Academic Explanation:
When there have been one or two declarations in the approved form, but the period of iddat has not expired is the correct answer to “Reconciliation between Muslim couples can take place”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Muslim Law.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Muslim Law
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