Parsi Inheritance and Succession Law

Inheritance and Succession Quiz

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Can a Parsi person adopt a child?

  1. Yes
  2. No
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Can a Parsi person disinherit a child?

  1. Yes
  2. No
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Can a Parsi person make a will?

  1. Yes
  2. No
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Can a Parsi person enter into a prenuptial agreement?

  1. Yes
  2. No
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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