Question

Choose the correct option based on the statements below:
1. In Muslim Law, all property is one and there is no distinction between ancestral or self-acquired or separate property, whereas in Hindu law there is separate and self-acquired property.
2. There are no such things as joint family property in a Muslim family whereas, amongst Hindus the concept of joint family property is prevalent.

• A. Only (1) is true
• B. Only (2) is true
• C. Both (1) and (2) are true
• D. Both (1) and (2) are false

Hint:

Muslim Law = No joint family or ancestral/self-acquired distinction.
Hindu Law = Joint family property and clear ancestral/self-acquired division exist.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Analyze Statement 1
In Muslim personal law, property acquired by a person, whether inherited or earned, is considered as one and the same. There is no legal classification between ancestral and self-acquired property. Upon death, it is distributed among heirs according to fixed shares under Islamic inheritance rules.
In contrast, Hindu law (particularly under Mitakshara school) recognizes the concept of:
- Ancestral property (inherited up to four generations)
- Self-acquired property (individually earned)
Hence, Statement 1 is true. Step 2: Analyze Statement 2
Muslim Law does not recognize the concept of joint family or coparcenary property. Every individual’s property is considered separate and is distributed individually after death.
However, under Hindu Law (especially Mitakshara), the idea of joint family property is central — sons acquire a birthright in the ancestral property, which is held jointly by male coparceners.
Hence, Statement 2 is also true.