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Inheritance and Succession

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Under Parsi law, who is entitled to inherit the property of a deceased person?

  1. The surviving spouse

  2. The children of the deceased

  3. The parents of the deceased

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Under Parsi law, the surviving spouse, the children of the deceased, and the parents of the deceased are all entitled to inherit the property of the deceased person.

What is the share of the surviving spouse in the property of the deceased?

  1. One-third

  2. One-half

  3. Two-thirds

  4. All of the property


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Under Parsi law, the surviving spouse is entitled to one-third of the property of the deceased.

What is the share of the children in the property of the deceased?

  1. One-third

  2. One-half

  3. Two-thirds

  4. All of the property


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Under Parsi law, the children of the deceased are entitled to one-half of the property of the deceased.

What is the share of the parents in the property of the deceased?

  1. One-third

  2. One-half

  3. Two-thirds

  4. All of the property


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Under Parsi law, the parents of the deceased are entitled to one-sixth of the property of the deceased.

What happens if the deceased has no surviving spouse, children, or parents?

  1. The property passes to the government

  2. The property passes to the deceased's siblings

  3. The property passes to the deceased's grandparents

  4. The property passes to the deceased's cousins


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Under Parsi law, if the deceased has no surviving spouse, children, or parents, the property passes to the government.

Can a Parsi person adopt a child?

  1. Yes

  2. No


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yes, a Parsi person can adopt a child under the Parsi Adoption Act, 1936.

What are the requirements for a Parsi person to adopt a child?

  1. The person must be at least 25 years old

  2. The person must be married

  3. The person must have a stable income

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Under the Parsi Adoption Act, 1936, a Parsi person must be at least 25 years old, married, and have a stable income in order to adopt a child.

What are the rights of an adopted child under Parsi law?

  1. The child is entitled to inherit the property of the adoptive parents

  2. The child is entitled to maintenance from the adoptive parents

  3. The child is entitled to the same rights as a natural child of the adoptive parents

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Under Parsi law, an adopted child is entitled to inherit the property of the adoptive parents, is entitled to maintenance from the adoptive parents, and is entitled to the same rights as a natural child of the adoptive parents.

Can a Parsi person disinherit a child?

  1. Yes

  2. No


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yes, a Parsi person can disinherit a child under certain circumstances, such as if the child has been convicted of a crime or has abandoned the Parsi religion.

What are the grounds for disinheritance under Parsi law?

  1. The child has been convicted of a crime

  2. The child has abandoned the Parsi religion

  3. The child has been disobedient to the parents

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Under Parsi law, a child can be disinherited if they have been convicted of a crime, have abandoned the Parsi religion, or have been disobedient to the parents.

Can a Parsi person make a will?

  1. Yes

  2. No


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yes, a Parsi person can make a will under the Parsi Succession Act, 1925.

What are the requirements for a valid Parsi will?

  1. The will must be in writing

  2. The will must be signed by the testator

  3. The will must be witnessed by two witnesses

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Under the Parsi Succession Act, 1925, a valid Parsi will must be in writing, signed by the testator, and witnessed by two witnesses.

What happens if a Parsi person dies without making a will?

  1. The property passes to the surviving spouse

  2. The property passes to the children of the deceased

  3. The property passes to the parents of the deceased

  4. The property passes to the government


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Under Parsi law, if a person dies without making a will, the property passes to the surviving spouse, the children of the deceased, and the parents of the deceased.

Can a Parsi person enter into a prenuptial agreement?

  1. Yes

  2. No


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yes, a Parsi person can enter into a prenuptial agreement under the Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act, 1936.

What are the requirements for a valid Parsi prenuptial agreement?

  1. The agreement must be in writing

  2. The agreement must be signed by both parties

  3. The agreement must be witnessed by two witnesses

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Under the Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act, 1936, a valid Parsi prenuptial agreement must be in writing, signed by both parties, and witnessed by two witnesses.

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