Multiple choice

Assertion (A): Nikah is a regular and permanent form of marriage among Muslims. Reason (R): Muta is contractual form of marriage and is most uncommon in India.

  1. (A) and (R) above are correct.

  2. (A) is correct. (R) is false.

  3. (R) is correct, but (A) is wrong.

  4. Neither (A) is correct nor (R) is correct.
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Explanation

Nikah is the permanent and regular form of marriage in Islamic law, intended to be lifelong. Muta (pleasure marriage) is a temporary, contractual form of marriage for a fixed period, which is recognized only in Ithna Ashari (Shia) school and is uncommon in India. The assertion correctly states that Nikah is regular/permanent. The reason correctly states that Muta is contractual and uncommon in India. Option A correctly identifies that both A and R are correct. The question tests knowledge of Muslim personal law marriage forms.

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