1. The Indian Succession Act was enacted in the year:
a) 1955
b) 1965
c) 1925
d) 2005
2. According to the Indian Succession Act, who is considered the legal heir in the absence of a will?
a) Spouse
b) Children
c) Parents
d) All of the above
3. Which of the following is not a mode of testamentary succession under the Indian Succession Act?
a) Will
b) Gift
c) Codicil
d) Bequest
4. Which section of the Indian Succession Act deals with the revocation of a will?
a) Section 39
b) Section 49
c) Section 59
d) Section 69
5. Which of the following is not a condition for a will to be valid under the Indian Succession Act?
a) It must be in writing
b) It must be signed by the testator
c) It must be attested by at least two witnesses
d) It must be registered with the government
6. Who is entitled to a share in the property under the Indian Succession Act in case of a Hindu joint family?
a) Eldest son
b) Youngest son
c) All sons and daughters
d) Father
7. According to the Indian Succession Act, what is the time limit for filing a probate application?
a) 12 years
b) 3 years
c) 6 years
d) 1 year
8. What happens if a person dies without leaving any legal heir under the Indian Succession Act?
a) The property escheats to the government
b) The property is distributed among the closest relatives
c) The property is auctioned off
d) The property is donated to a charitable organization
9. According to the Indian Succession Act, the term ‘legatee’ refers to:
a) The person appointed as executor of the will
b) The person who inherits movable property
c) The person who inherits immovable property
d) The person named in the will to receive a specific bequest
10. According to the Indian Succession Act, a minor can inherit property:
a) Only through a will
b) Only through intestate succession
c) Both through a will and intestate succession
d) Minors cannot inherit property