PRELIMS QUESTIONS

Question 1: When was the Dowry Prohibition Act enacted?

A. 1947

B. 1956

C. 1961

D. 1975

Question 2: When did the Dowry Prohibition Act come into force?

A. May 1, 1961

B. April 15, 1962

C. October 2, 1960

D. January 26, 1955

Question 3: What is the primary objective of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961?

A. To promote child marriage

B. To prevent the giving and receiving of dowry

C. To legalize dowry transactions

D. To regulate marriage expenses

Question 4: The Dowry Prohibition Act applies to:

A. Hindus only

B. Muslims only

C. All religions in India

D. Christians only

Question 5: According to the Dowry Prohibition Act, "dowry" means:

B. Property or valuable security demanded or given as a condition of marriage

C. Wedding expenses paid by the groom

D. None of the above

Question 6: The Act applies to which types of marriages?

A. Only arranged marriages

B. Only court marriages

C. All forms of marriages

D. Only inter-caste marriages

Question 7: What is the minimum punishment for giving or taking dowry under the Act?

A. 3 months imprisonment

B. 6 months imprisonment

C. 1-year imprisonment

D. 5 years imprisonment

Question 8: The fine for taking or giving dowry can be up to:

A. Rs.5,000

B. Rs.10,000

C. The amount of dowry given or taken

D. Rs.50,000

Question 9: If a person demands dowry, what is the maximum punishment under the Act?

A. 1-year imprisonment

B. 3 years imprisonment and fine

C. 7 years imprisonment

D. No punishment

Question 10: The Dowry Prohibition Act was amended in which year to make punishments
more stringent?
A. 1980

B. 1984

C. 1986

D. 1991

Question 11: Dowry death is covered under which section of the Indian Penal Code (IPC)?

A. Section 302

B. Section 304B

C. Section 498A

D. Section 406

Question 12: What is the minimum punishment for dowry death under IPC Section 304B?

A. 3 years imprisonment

B. 5 years imprisonment

C. 7 years imprisonment

D. Life imprisonment

Question 13: Which section of IPC deals with cruelty by husband or relatives for dowry?

A. Section 304B

B. Section 376

C. Section 498A

D. Section 420

Question 14: Under the Act, which authority is responsible for preventing dowry-related
offenses?

A. District Magistrate

B. Police Officer

C. Dowry Prohibition Officer

D. Panchayat Head

Question 15: The complaint regarding dowry can be filed by:

B. Only the bride's father

C. Any person related to the bride or groom

D. Only a government official

Question 16: Which constitutional article promotes gender equality and indirectly supports the
Dowry Prohibition Act?

A. Article 14

B. Article 19

C. Article 21

D. Article 25

Question 17: Under the Act, who is primarily held responsible for demanding dowry?

A. Only the groom

B. Groom or his family

C. Only the bride's family

D. The wedding organizer

Question 18: Which government body is responsible for monitoring dowry-related crimes?

A. Supreme Court

B. National Commission for Women (NCW)

C. Election Commission

D. Reserve Bank of India

Question 19: The minimum fine for giving or taking dowry is:

A. Rs. 5,000

B. Rs. 10,000

C. Rs. 15,000

D. Rs. 20,000

Question 20: A complaint regarding a dowry offense must be made within:

B. 2 years of the marriage

C. 7 years of the marriage

D. No time limit

Question 21: Can gifts given voluntarily at the time of marriage be considered dowry?

A. Yes, always

B. No, never

C. Yes, if they are demanded as a condition for marriage

D. Only if they exceed Rs.50,000

Question 22: Who is responsible for proving innocence in a dowry-related death case?

A. The complainant

B. The police

C. The accused (husband or in-laws)

D. The bride's family

Question 23: If a person gives dowry voluntarily, can they be punished under the Act?

A. No, only the receiver is punished

B. Yes, both giver and receiver are punishable

C. No, unless there is proof of coercion

D. Only the groom is punished

Question 24: What is the punishment for demanding dowry under Section 4 of the Dowry
Prohibition Act?

A. 6 months imprisonment

B. 1 year imprisonment

C. 2 years imprisonment and fine

D. 5 years imprisonment and fine

Question 25: Who appoints the Dowry Prohibition Officer?

B. The Chief Minister

C. The State Government

D. The Supreme Court

Question 26: What happens to the dowry items if they are recovered?

A. They are returned to the bride

B. They are given to the groom

C. The government seizes them

D. The police auction them

Question 27: In dowry death cases, the presumption is that the death was caused by:

A. Natural causes

B. Accidental causes

C. The husband or his relatives

D. Unknown causes

Question 28: Which law provides protection to women from domestic violence?

A. The Dowry Prohibition Act

B. The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005

C. The Indian Penal Code

D. The Hindu Marriage Act

Question 29: The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 covers:

A. Only physical violence

B. Physical, sexual, verbal, emotional, and economic abuse

C. Only financial abuse

D. Only emotional abuse

Question 30: The Dowry Prohibition Act aims to create a:

A. Society where dowry is regulated

C. Dowry-free society

D. Society where dowry is taxed

Question 31: Gifts given at the time of marriage without any demand are:

A. Dowry

B. Not dowry

C. Subject to court approval

D. Illegal

Question 32: The courts can take into account the nature and value of the dowry while:

A. Encouraging dowry

B. Determining the punishment

C. Ignoring dowry

D. Rewarding dowry

Question 33: The Dowry Prohibition Act is a:

A. Civil law

B. Criminal law

C. Administrative law

D. Revenue law

Question 34: The primary responsibility to implement the Dowry Prohibition Act lies with:

A. The judiciary

B. The executive

C. The legislature

D. The public

Question 35: The Act promotes:

A. Gender inequality

B. Gender equality
C. Gender discrimination

D. Gender bias

Question 36: The Dowry Prohibition Act is a social legislation aimed at:

A. Economic development

B. Social reform

C. Political stability

D. Religious harmony

Question 37: The Act aims to prevent:

A. Voluntary gifts

B. Coercive demands

C. Traditional customs

D. Cultural practices

Question 38: Which of the following describes the nature of the Act?

A. Regulatory

B. Prohibitory

C. Advisory

D. Permissive

Question 39: The Act defines "valuable security" in accordance with:

A. The Indian Contract Act

B. The Indian Evidence Act

C. The Indian Penal Code

D. The Negotiable Instruments Act

Question 40: The Act aims to address the social evil of:

A. Child marriage

B. Dowry

C. Polygamy
D. Untouchability

Question 41: The Act emphasizes the importance of:

A. Financial transactions in marriage

B. Voluntary gifts in marriage

C. Consent and free will in marriage

D. Materialistic aspects of marriage

Question 42: The Act seeks to protect the dignity and rights of:

A. Men

B. Women

C. Children

D. Elderly

Question 43: The Act aims to promote a society based on:

A. Material wealth

B. Social equality

C. Traditional customs

D. Economic disparity

Question 44: Which of the following is considered an aggravated form of dowry harassment?

A. Demanding gifts

B. Dowry death

C. Giving voluntary gifts

D. Arranging marriage ceremonies

Question 45: The Act prohibits the practice of:

A. Giving and taking of dowry

B. Exchanging gifts in marriage

C. Arranging marriage ceremonies

D. Celebrating marriage functions

A. The husband

B. The wife

C. The parents

D. The relatives

Question 47: The Act serves as a tool for:

A. Economic growth

B. Social justice

C. Political stability

D. Religious harmony

Question 48: The Act emphasizes the need for:

A. Financial security for the husband

B. Financial independence for the wife

C. Materialistic gains in marriage

D. Traditional customs in marriage

Question 49: The Act aims to eliminate the perception of women as:

A. Economic assets

B. Economic liabilities

C. Social leaders

D. Political figures

Question 50: The Act promotes the concept of marriage as a:

A. Commercial transaction

B. Social contract

C. Religious ritual

D. Political alliance
ANSWERS
1c

2a

3b

4c

5b

6c

7d

8c

9b

10 c

11 b

12 c

13 c

14 c

15 c

16 a

17 b

18 b

19 c

20 c

21 c

22 c

23 b

24 c

25 c
26 a

27 c

28 b

29 b

30 c

31 b

32 b

33 b

34 b

35 b

36 b

37 b

38 b

39 c

40 b

41 c

42 b

43 b

44 b

45 a

46 b

47 b

48 b

49 b

50 b