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History of Parsi Laws

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When was the first Parsi law enacted?

  1. 1665

  2. 1723

  3. 1782

  4. 1857


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first Parsi law, the Panchayat Act, was enacted in 1665 by the British East India Company.

What was the purpose of the Panchayat Act?

  1. To regulate the social and religious affairs of the Parsis

  2. To establish a system of justice for the Parsis

  3. To protect the rights of the Parsis

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Panchayat Act was enacted to regulate the social and religious affairs of the Parsis, establish a system of justice for the Parsis, and protect the rights of the Parsis.

Who was responsible for enforcing the Panchayat Act?

  1. The British East India Company

  2. The Parsi priests

  3. The Parsi elders

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Parsi elders were responsible for enforcing the Panchayat Act.

What was the punishment for violating the Panchayat Act?

  1. Fines

  2. Imprisonment

  3. Excommunication

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The punishment for violating the Panchayat Act could include fines, imprisonment, and excommunication.

How did the British East India Company view the Parsi laws?

  1. As a threat to their authority

  2. As a way to control the Parsis

  3. As a way to protect the Parsis

  4. As a way to promote religious tolerance


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The British East India Company viewed the Parsi laws as a way to control the Parsis.

What was the impact of the British East India Company's rule on the Parsi laws?

  1. The Parsi laws were abolished

  2. The Parsi laws were modified

  3. The Parsi laws were strengthened

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The British East India Company's rule led to the modification of the Parsi laws.

What were some of the changes made to the Parsi laws during the British East India Company's rule?

  1. The abolition of polygamy

  2. The introduction of widow remarriage

  3. The establishment of a system of courts

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Some of the changes made to the Parsi laws during the British East India Company's rule included the abolition of polygamy, the introduction of widow remarriage, and the establishment of a system of courts.

How did the Parsis react to the changes made to their laws?

  1. They were happy with the changes

  2. They were unhappy with the changes

  3. They were indifferent to the changes

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Parsis were unhappy with the changes made to their laws.

What did the Parsis do to protest the changes made to their laws?

  1. They petitioned the British East India Company

  2. They held public meetings

  3. They wrote articles in newspapers

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Parsis protested the changes made to their laws by petitioning the British East India Company, holding public meetings, and writing articles in newspapers.

What was the outcome of the Parsis' protests?

  1. The British East India Company repealed the changes

  2. The British East India Company modified the changes

  3. The British East India Company ignored the changes

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The British East India Company modified the changes made to the Parsi laws in response to the Parsis' protests.

When were the Parsi laws codified?

  1. 1865

  2. 1872

  3. 1882

  4. 1892


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Parsi laws were codified in 1865.

What was the name of the code that codified the Parsi laws?

  1. The Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act

  2. The Parsi Intestate Succession Act

  3. The Parsi Panchayat Act

  4. The Parsi Religious Endowments Act


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The code that codified the Parsi laws was called the Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act.

What were some of the provisions of the Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act?

  1. The minimum age of marriage for girls was raised to 14

  2. The minimum age of marriage for boys was raised to 18

  3. Polygamy was abolished

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Some of the provisions of the Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act included raising the minimum age of marriage for girls to 14, raising the minimum age of marriage for boys to 18, and abolishing polygamy.

How did the Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act impact the Parsi community?

  1. It led to a decline in the number of child marriages

  2. It led to an increase in the number of inter-caste marriages

  3. It led to a decrease in the number of divorces

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act led to a decline in the number of child marriages, an increase in the number of inter-caste marriages, and a decrease in the number of divorces.

What are some of the challenges facing the Parsi community today?

  1. A declining population

  2. A lack of interest in Parsi culture and traditions

  3. Discrimination against Parsis

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Some of the challenges facing the Parsi community today include a declining population, a lack of interest in Parsi culture and traditions, and discrimination against Parsis.

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