Multiple choice

Arrange the grounds of divorce in the order in which they appear in the Hindu Marriage Act 1955. Use the code given below: (i) Mutual Consent (ii) Breakdown (iii) Fault (iv) Customary

  1. (iii) (ii) (I) (iv)

  2. (ii) (iii) (iv) (I)

  3. (i) (ii) (iii) (ii')

  4. (ii') (I) (iii) (ii)
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, the grounds of divorce appear in this order: Section 13 lists fault-based grounds (adultery, cruelty, desertion, etc.); Section 13A provides for breakdown (no resumption of cohabitation); Section 13B allows divorce by mutual consent; and Section 29 recognizes customary divorces. The Act was amended in 1976 to add the breakdown and mutual consent provisions. Option A correctly reflects this legislative sequence.

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