The option of puberty can be exercised by the female before attaining the age of ........

Muslim Law Marriage under Muslim law

The option of puberty can be exercised by the female before attaining the age of -

20 years

18 years

15 years

None of the above

- The “option of puberty” allows a Muslim female, married as a child, to repudiate her marriage on attaining puberty.

- This option must be exercised before she turns 18 years old.

- After attaining 18 years, this option is lost.

- Option 1 (20 years): Incorrect – the age is not 20.

- Option 2 (18 years): Correct – the limit is up to 18 years.

- Option 3 (15 years): Incorrect – although puberty is presumed at 15, the right can be exercised up to 18.

- Option 4 (None): Incorrect – option 2 is correct.

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