श्रीयुत "अ" यानी "जो आपल्या मुलीशी विवाह करेल त्याला अर्धी संपत्ती देण्यात येईल" अशी वर्तमानपत्रात जाहिरात दिली. वरील विधानाच्या संदर्भात खालीलपैकी योग्य पर्याय निवडा :

The correct answer is Option B (Giving an advertisement like this is an offence punishable under law.).

Key Points:
• Ban on Advertisements Offering Property for Marriage:
• Under Section 4A of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 (inserted by Act 63 of 1986), there is a total ban on advertisements in newspapers, periodicals, or other media offering any share in property, money, or business in consideration for marriage.
• Anyone who prints, publishes, circulates, or offers such an advertisement commits an offence punishable with imprisonment for not less than six months up to five years, or with fine up to ₹15,000.
• No prior permission from the government or court deposit can make such an advertisement legal.
• Therefore, giving such an advertisement is an offence punishable under law (Option 2).
• Key Takeaway: Section 4A of the Dowry Prohibition Act bans matrimonial advertisements offering dowry/property, making it a punishable offence.