Multiple choice

The term Hindu denotes the persons: (i) Professing Hindu religion (ii) Professing Buddh, Jam or Sikh religion (iii) Who are not professing Muslim, Christian, Parsi or Jew religion. In respect of the aforesaid propositions which is correct?

  1. (i) and (ii) are correct and (iii) is incorrect

  2. (ii) and (iii) are correct and (i) is incorrect

  3. (i) and (iii) are incorrect but (ii) is correct

  4. (i), (ii) and (iii) are all correct
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Under Indian personal law (e.g., Hindu Marriage Act, 1955), the term 'Hindu' has a broad legal definition. It includes persons professing Hindu religion, as well as Buddhists, Jains, and Sikhs (who are grouped under Hindu personal law). It also includes anyone who does not profess Muslim, Christian, Parsi, or Jewish religions. Therefore, all three propositions (i), (ii), and (iii) are legally correct.

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