Multiple choice

In which one of the following states of India is it legal for a Hindu male and illegal for a Muslim male to have more than one living wife?

  1. Nagaland

  2. Goa

  3. Himachal Pradesh

  4. Arunachal Pradesh

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Goa follows the Portuguese Civil Code of 1867, which is a uniform civil code. Under this law, bigamy is prohibited for all residents regardless of their religion, unlike in other parts of India where personal laws may differ.

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