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Personal Laws

Description: This quiz covers the Personal Laws of India, with a focus on Parsi Law.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which of the following is a fundamental principle of Parsi Law?

  1. The principle of primogeniture

  2. The principle of male preference

  3. The principle of equality between men and women

  4. The principle of religious freedom

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Parsi Law is based on the religious principles of Zoroastrianism, which emphasizes the importance of religious freedom and tolerance.

Who is the head of the Parsi community in India?

  1. The President of India

  2. The Prime Minister of India

  3. The Chief Justice of India

  4. The High Priest of the Parsis

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The High Priest of the Parsis is the spiritual leader of the Parsi community in India and is responsible for overseeing religious matters.

Which of the following is a unique feature of Parsi marriage law?

  1. The requirement of a civil ceremony

  2. The requirement of a religious ceremony

  3. The requirement of both a civil and religious ceremony

  4. The requirement of a prenuptial agreement

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Parsi marriage law requires both a civil ceremony and a religious ceremony in order for the marriage to be valid.

What is the legal age of marriage for Parsis in India?

  1. 18 years for both men and women

  2. 21 years for men and 18 years for women

  3. 21 years for both men and women

  4. 18 years for men and 21 years for women

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The legal age of marriage for Parsis in India is 18 years for both men and women.

Which of the following is a ground for divorce under Parsi Law?

  1. Adultery

  2. Desertion

  3. Cruelty

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Adultery, desertion, and cruelty are all grounds for divorce under Parsi Law.

What is the default system of inheritance under Parsi Law?

  1. Primogeniture

  2. Male preference

  3. Equality between men and women

  4. Religious freedom

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The default system of inheritance under Parsi Law is primogeniture, which means that the eldest son inherits the entire estate.

Can a Parsi woman inherit property under Parsi Law?

  1. Yes, she can inherit property equally with her brothers

  2. Yes, she can inherit property, but only if she has no brothers

  3. No, she cannot inherit property

  4. It depends on the specific circumstances of the case

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Parsi women have equal rights to inherit property as their brothers under Parsi Law.

What is the legal status of a Parsi child born out of wedlock?

  1. The child is considered legitimate and has all the rights of a child born in wedlock

  2. The child is considered illegitimate and has no rights

  3. The child's status depends on the specific circumstances of the case

  4. The child is considered legitimate but has limited rights

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Under Parsi Law, a child born out of wedlock is considered legitimate and has all the rights of a child born in wedlock.

Which of the following is a unique feature of Parsi adoption law?

  1. The requirement of a religious ceremony

  2. The requirement of a civil ceremony

  3. The requirement of both a civil and religious ceremony

  4. The requirement of a prenuptial agreement

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Parsi adoption law requires both a civil ceremony and a religious ceremony in order for the adoption to be valid.

What is the legal age of adoption for Parsis in India?

  1. 18 years for both men and women

  2. 21 years for men and 18 years for women

  3. 21 years for both men and women

  4. 18 years for men and 21 years for women

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The legal age of adoption for Parsis in India is 21 years for both men and women.

Which of the following is a ground for annulment of a Parsi marriage?

  1. Fraud

  2. Duress

  3. Mistake

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fraud, duress, and mistake are all grounds for annulment of a Parsi marriage.

What is the legal status of a Parsi child born to a Parsi father and a non-Parsi mother?

  1. The child is considered a Parsi and has all the rights of a Parsi child

  2. The child is not considered a Parsi and has no rights

  3. The child's status depends on the specific circumstances of the case

  4. The child is considered a Parsi but has limited rights

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Under Parsi Law, a child born to a Parsi father and a non-Parsi mother is considered a Parsi and has all the rights of a Parsi child.

Which of the following is a unique feature of Parsi guardianship law?

  1. The requirement of a religious ceremony

  2. The requirement of a civil ceremony

  3. The requirement of both a civil and religious ceremony

  4. The requirement of a prenuptial agreement

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Parsi guardianship law requires both a civil ceremony and a religious ceremony in order for the guardianship to be valid.

What is the legal age of guardianship for Parsis in India?

  1. 18 years for both men and women

  2. 21 years for men and 18 years for women

  3. 21 years for both men and women

  4. 18 years for men and 21 years for women

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The legal age of guardianship for Parsis in India is 21 years for both men and women.

Which of the following is a unique feature of Parsi succession law?

  1. The requirement of a religious ceremony

  2. The requirement of a civil ceremony

  3. The requirement of both a civil and religious ceremony

  4. The requirement of a prenuptial agreement

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Parsi succession law requires both a civil ceremony and a religious ceremony in order for the succession to be valid.

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