Question

The first Indian Hindu Marriage Act was enacted after Independence in the year:

• A. 1951
• B. 1952
• C. 1953
• D. 1955

Hint:

Hindu Marriage Act $\rightarrow$ 1955 Hindu Succession Act $\rightarrow$ 1956

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Concept: The Hindu Marriage Act is one of the major social reform legislations enacted after Independence.

Step 1: Recall the year of enactment.
The Hindu Marriage Act was passed by the Parliament of India in: \[ \boxed{1955} \]

Step 2: Purpose of the Act.
The Act governs:
• Marriage among Hindus
• Conditions of valid marriage
• Divorce provisions
• Judicial separation
• Restitution of conjugal rights Therefore, \[ \boxed{\text{Option (D)}} \]