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Which provision of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, lays down the statutory conditions for a Hindu marriage?

Section 5 sets out the conditions for a Hindu marriage. Section 7 deals separately with the ceremonies by which a marriage may be solemnized.

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Which provision of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, lays down the statutory conditions for a Hindu marriage?

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Section 5 sets out the conditions for a Hindu marriage. Section 7 deals separately with the ceremonies by which a marriage may be solemnized.

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Option A

Section 4 concerns the Act's overriding effect.

Option B

Section 5 states the conditions for a Hindu marriage.

Option C

Section 6 on guardianship in marriage was omitted.

Option D

Section 7 governs ceremonies for solemnizing a Hindu marriage.

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