Marriage System of Pakistan MCQs 20 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/20 Subscribe 1. The predominant form of marriage in Pakistan is: (A) Polygamy (B) Monogamy (C) Polyandry (D) Group marriage 2. In rural Pakistan, which form of marriage is also socially accepted? (A) Polygamy (B) Polyandry (C) Inter-caste only (D) Group marriage 3. Marriage in Pakistan is generally considered: (A) A social and religious institution (B) A personal contract only (C) A business agreement only (D) Optional for all 4. The official age of marriage for males in Pakistan is: (A) 18 years (B) 25 years (C) 16 years (D) 21 years 5. The official age of marriage for females in Pakistan is: (A) 25 years (B) 16 years (C) 21 years (D) 18 years 6. The system of arranged marriage in Pakistan is: (A) Rare (B) Illegal (C) Common and traditionally practiced (D) Limited to urban areas only 7. Dowry in Pakistan is called: (A) Mahr (dower) (B) Jahez (C) Mehram (D) Waqf 8. In Islamic law, the mandatory gift from groom to bride is called: (A) Mahr (dower) (B) Jahez (C) Mehram (D) Nikah Nama 9. The Nikah ceremony in Pakistan is: (A) Optional (B) Abolished by law (C) Conducted only in courts (D) A religious marriage contract under Islamic law 10. Polygamy in Pakistan is allowed under: (A) Islamic law with conditions and court permission (B) Hindu law (C) British law (D) UN regulations 11. Marriage in Pakistan is usually arranged by: (A) Government officials (B) Neighbors only (C) Parents or elders of the family (D) Teachers 12. Cousin marriages are: (A) Forbidden by all (B) Common in Pakistan due to social and familial traditions (C) Rare in rural areas (D) Practiced only by urban elite 13. The marriage contract (Nikah Nama) in Pakistan serves to: (A) Register only dowry (B) Support British law (C) Abolish family rules (D) Legally and religiously record rights and responsibilities of husband and wife 14. The purpose of marriage in Pakistani society includes: (A) Economic gain only (B) Social, moral, and family continuity (C) Political alliance only (D) Urban settlement 15. In rural areas, marriage decisions are influenced by: (A) Personal choice only (B) British traditions (C) Urban laws only (D) Family, biradari system, and economic factors 16. In urban Pakistan, individuals have more: (A) Dowry only (B) Restrictions from family (C) Polygamy only (D) Freedom to choose their spouse 17. The concept of ‘Nikah’ ensures: (A) Legal and religious legitimacy of marriage (B) Financial gain only (C) Cultural restrictions only (D) Court supervision only 18. Dowry-related disputes in Pakistan often arise due to: (A) Jahez (dowry) expectations from the bride’s family (B) Mahr (C) Nikah registration only (D) Urban migration only 19. Marriages in Pakistan serve to strengthen: (A) Only economic ties (B) Urban governance (C) British political authority (D) Family, social, and community bonds 20. Modern trends in Pakistani marriage include: (A) Reduction in arranged marriages, more choice for youth, and delayed marriage age (B) Increase in child marriages only (C) Decline of religious values (D) Ignoring family traditions completely
