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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a class I heir under the Parsi Succession Act, 1986?

  1. Surviving spouse
  2. Children
  3. Parents
  4. Siblings
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the absence of class I heirs, who inherits the property of a Parsi intestate?

  1. Class II heirs
  2. Class III heirs
  3. Government
  4. Charity
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who are included in the class II heirs under the Parsi Succession Act, 1986?

  1. Grandparents
  2. Uncles and aunts
  3. Cousins
  4. Nephews and nieces
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the absence of class I and class II heirs, who inherits the property of a Parsi intestate?

  1. Class III heirs
  2. Government
  3. Charity
  4. None of the above
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who are included in the class III heirs under the Parsi Succession Act, 1986?

  1. Strangers
  2. Charity
  3. Government
  4. None of the above
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the rule of representation in the context of Parsi succession?

  1. Per stirpes
  2. Per capita
  3. Both per stirpes and per capita
  4. None of the above
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the effect of a will on the distribution of property under the Parsi Succession Act, 1986?

  1. It overrides the rules of intestacy
  2. It is void
  3. It is valid only if it is registered
  4. None of the above
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who can make a will under the Parsi Succession Act, 1986?

  1. Any person who is of sound mind and not less than 18 years of age
  2. Any person who is of sound mind and not less than 21 years of age
  3. Any person who is of sound mind and not less than 16 years of age
  4. None of the above
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are the formalities required for a valid will under the Parsi Succession Act, 1986?

  1. It must be in writing
  2. It must be signed by the testator
  3. It must be attested by two witnesses
  4. All of the above
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the effect of a codicil on a will?

  1. It modifies or revokes the will
  2. It is a separate document
  3. It is incorporated into the will
  4. All of the above
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the rule against perpetuities in the context of Parsi succession?

  1. No interest in land can be created to vest more than 21 years after the death of the testator
  2. No interest in land can be created to vest more than 100 years after the death of the testator
  3. No interest in land can be created to vest more than 50 years after the death of the testator
  4. None of the above
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the effect of a gift made in contemplation of death under the Parsi Succession Act, 1986?

  1. It is void
  2. It is valid if it is made more than 6 months before death
  3. It is valid if it is made more than 1 year before death
  4. None of the above
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the law of escheat in the context of Parsi succession?

  1. The property of a Parsi intestate without heirs escheats to the government
  2. The property of a Parsi intestate without heirs escheats to the charity
  3. The property of a Parsi intestate without heirs escheats to the community
  4. None of the above
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the difference between a legacy and a devise?

  1. A legacy is a gift of personal property, while a devise is a gift of real property
  2. A legacy is a gift of money, while a devise is a gift of land
  3. A legacy is a gift of movable property, while a devise is a gift of immovable property
  4. None of the above
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