Consider the following statements :<br>1. In India, the Special Marriage Act protects an individual if one enters into an interreligious marriage.<br>2. Right to marry a person of one's choice is an integral aspect of one's Fundamental Rights under Article 21 of the Constitution of India.<br>3. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights also resonates marital rights of every adult consenting individuals.<br>Which of the statements given above is/are <strong>CORRECT</strong>?
- A. 2 and 3 only
- B. 1 and 3 only
- C. 1, 2 and 3 ✓
- D. 1 only
Correct Answer: C. 1, 2 and 3
Explanation
The Special Marriage Act enables inter-religious marriages. The Supreme Court has affirmed the right to marry as part of Article 21. Article 16 of the UDHR grants consenting adults the right to marry.
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