Political Science · Political Processes in India
In the first decade after independence, which legislation transformed the legal status of women?
AThe Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
BThe Hindu Succession Act, 1956
CThe Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956
DAll of the above ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) All of the above — All these Acts transformed the legal status of women, so the answer is all of the above.
Explanation
★All these Acts transformed the legal status of women, so the answer is all of the above.
★The Hindu Marriage Act reformed marriage and divorce.
★The Hindu Succession Act gave women inheritance rights.
★The Adoptions and Maintenance Act addressed adoption and maintenance.
★Together they formed the Hindu Code reforms.
★So all of the above are correct.
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