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As per Section 5 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 the essential conditions of a Hindu marriage are : I.…

Section 5 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 requires monogamy, mental capacity to consent, the prescribed ages (21 for the bridegroom, 18 for the bride), and absence of…

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As per Section 5 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 the essential conditions of a Hindu marriage are :

I. Monogamy
II. Mental capacity
III. The bridegroom has completed the age of 21 years and the bride of 18 years
IV. No prohibited degree and sapinda relationship unless saved by custom.

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Correct answer D

Section 5 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 requires monogamy, mental capacity to consent, the prescribed ages (21 for the bridegroom, 18 for the bride), and absence of prohibited degrees and sapinda relationship unless a custom permits. Since all four listed conditions are essential, the answer is "I, II, III and IV".

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