Question

As per the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, two persons are said to be within the “degrees of prohibited relationship” if:
I. one is a lineal ascendant of the other, including relationship by adoption.
II. one was the wife or husband of a lineal ascendant or descendant of the other, including relationship by half blood or full blood.
III. one was the wife of the brother or of the father’s or mother’s brother or of the grandfather’s or grandmother’s brother of the other.
IV. the two are brother and sister, uncle and niece, aunt and nephew, or children of two brothers and sisters.
Select the correct answer.

• A. I, III and IV
• B. III and IV
• C. II, III and IV
• D. I, II, III and IV

Hint:

Prohibited relationship includes lineal ascendants, siblings, uncles–nieces, aunts–nephews.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding Section 3(g) HMA, 1955.
The Act defines degrees of prohibited relationship covering lineal ascendants, descendants, siblings, uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, and certain marital relations.
Step 2: Evaluate each statement.
I – Correct. Lineal ascendants are prohibited.
II – Incorrect. Wording is partially correct but includes extended relations beyond those defined.
III – Correct. Wife of brother or paternal/maternal uncle is included.
IV – Correct. Brother–sister and similar relations are prohibited.
Step 3: Conclusion.
Thus, correct combination is I, III and IV.