Important Questions — Family Law-I (Hindu Law), Unit IV

Sourced from actual OU question papers (May/June 2018, February 2026, May/June 2016, February/March 2016, May/June 2017, and an undated paper), cross-checked against the official Unit syllabus — every question here is answerable entirely from what's already published on this site.

Part A — Short Answer

1. Testamentary Guardian.
   Types of Guardians under Hindu Law
2. Adoption by Widow.
   Persons Capable of Giving and Taking in Adoption
3. Law of Maintenance under Hindu Law.
   Maintenance of Wife under Hindu LawMaintenance of Children and Aged Parents under Hindu Law
4. Concept of Adoption.
   The Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956 — Introduction and ScopeEssentials of Valid Adoption
5. Explain how guardianship differs from custody.
   Types of Guardians under Hindu Law

Part B — Long Answer

1. Explain the object and importance of adoption under Hindu law.
   The Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956 — Introduction and Scope
2. Who are entitled to maintenance under Hindu law? Discuss with reference to the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956.
   Maintenance of Wife under Hindu LawMaintenance of Children and Aged Parents under Hindu Law
3. Who is a guardian of a minor child under Hindu law? Explain the powers and functions of a natural guardian. Asked repeatedly across years in slightly different wording — "What are the powers and functions of a natural guardian?" and "Who is a Guardian? Explain his powers and functions under the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956" both test the same ground.
   Types of Guardians under Hindu Law
4. Explain the position of a de facto guardian under the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956.
   Types of Guardians under Hindu Law
5. What changes does registration bring about in the law of adoption? Read as: what legal effect does a registered adoption deed have under Section 16 — registration itself is not mandatory for a valid adoption.
   Effects of Adoption under Hindu Law

Part C — Problem / Case-Study Questions

1. The father of a minor Hindu wishes to sell an item of the minor's immovable property for the minor's benefit. Advise the father as to his power to sell the minor's property.
   Types of Guardians under Hindu Law
2. A, a Hindu, adopted a girl child without the consent of his wife. What is the status of the adoption under law?
   Persons Capable of Giving and Taking in Adoption