Unit VII · Topic 9Will, gift and wakf – Previous Year Questions

8 previous year questions on Will, gift and wakf from UGC NET Law papers (2019–2026), including 1 match-the-list, 3 statement-based questions. The correct option is marked in green.

Questions

8 questions

2019

Which of the following is an essential condition in Marz-ul-Maut?

  1. (a)A malady which makes it impossible for the patient to move
  2. (b)It must be continued for more than a year
  3. (c)There must be apprehension of death✓
  4. (d)A malady which causes problem with heart
Answer & explanation

Ans. (c) : There must be apprehension of death Explanation: Marz-ul-Maut (death-illness) under Muslim law refers to the illness from which a person ultimately dies. The essential condition is that there must be a subjective apprehension or reasonable belief in the patient's mind that death is imminent due to that illness. It need not be any specific disease — any illness can constitute Marz-ul-Maut provided the patient apprehends death from it and ultimately dies of it. Gifts made during Marz-ul-Maut are subject to special restrictions to protect the heirs.

Here are all the questions with answers and explanations:

2021-2022Statements

Which of the following statements are correct? A. Hiba (Gift) under Muslim Law, is the immediate and unqualified transfer of the corpus of the property without any return. B. Under Muslim law, a gift of immovable properties can be made verbally without recourse to a written document. C. A gift of life interest is valid. D. A gift of life interest is enlarged into an absolute estate. E. The subject of gift may be corporeal only.

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

  1. (a)A and E only
  2. (b)B, C and D only
  3. (c)A, B and C only✓
  4. (d)C, D and E only
Answer & explanation

Ans. (c) : Under Muslim Law, Hiba (Gift) is the immediate and unqualified transfer of the corpus of property without any return. For a gift of movable/immovable property under Muslim Law, the following 3 essential elements are required: (1) Declaration by the donor (2) Acceptance by the donee (3) Delivery of possession For the validity of a gift, it is necessary that actual delivery of possession takes place; a written document is not necessary. In Nawazish Ali Khan V/s Ali Raza Khan (1948 PC), the court held that a gift of life interest is valid.

December 2023 · Q99

A Muslim can make a bequest of his property without the consent of heirs to the extent of

  1. (a)half of his property
  2. (b)whole of his property
  3. (c)one-fourth of his property
  4. (d)one-third of his property✓
Answer & explanation

Answer: (d) one-third of his property

December 2024 · Q127

In order to constitute a 'marz-ul-maut', which of the following conditions must be satisfied ?

(A) The malady or illness must result in the death

(B)

(C) The illness must cause reasonable apprehension of death in the mind of donor There should be some external indicia of a serious illness

(D) There must be an apprehension of death in the mind of physician

(E) Delivery of possession must be given to the donee

Choose the correct answer from the options given below

  1. (a)(B), (C), (D), (E) Only
  2. (b)(A), (B), (C), (D) Only
  3. (c)(A), (C), (D), (E) Only
  4. (d)(A), (B), (C), (E) Only✓
Answer & explanation

Answer: (d) (A), (B), (C), (E) Only

June 2025 · Q31Statements

Mark the incorrect statement as per Muslim Law on Wills

A. A will of a minor can be ratified by him on attaining majority

B. The will of a person of unsound mind cannot be ratified on attaining sanity

C. A will made by a sane person will become invalid if subsequently he becomes insane

D. A will made by a person who subsequently commits suicide is invalid

Choose the correct answer from the options given below

  1. (a)A, D, Only
  2. (b)B Only
  3. (c)C, A Only
  4. (d)D Only✓
Answer & explanation

Answer: (d) D Only

Explanation: Under Muslim Law, suicide does not invalidate a will if it was valid at the time of making. However, only a person of sound mind and majority can make a valid will.

June 2025 · Q33Sequence / order

Arrange the following cases on Gift under Muslim Law in chronological order (ascending)

A. Maqbool Alam v. Khadija

B. Khurshida Begum v. Mohammad Farooq

C. Abdul Rahim v. Abdul Zabar

D. Valie v. Puthakkalam

  1. (a)C, B, D, A
  2. (b)D, A, C, B✓
  3. (c)B, C, A, D
  4. (d)A, D, B, C
Answer & explanation

Answer: (b) D, A, C, B

Explanation: Maqbool Alam v. Khadija (1966) Khurshida Begum v. Mohammad Farooq (2016) Abdul Rahim v. Abdul Zabar(2009) Valie v. Puthakkalam(1963)

June 2025 · Q57Statements

Which one of the following is an incorrect statement regarding Waqf?

  1. (a)Waqf properties are inalienable
  2. (b)A testamentary Waqf is irrevocable✓
  3. (c)A Waqf once created cannot be revoked
  4. (d)A Waqf property vests in God
Answer & explanation

Answer: (b) A testamentary Waqf is irrevocable

Explanation: Testamentary Waqf, made by will, can be revoked until death. Once created during lifetime, a Waqf becomes irrevocable.

June 2026 · Q63Match the lists

Match List I with List II LIST I (Name of Legislation) LIST II (Year of Enactment)

A. The Wakf Act I. 1956

B. The Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act II. 1986

C. The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act III. 1984

D. The Family Court Act IV. 1995

Choose the correct answer from the options given below

  1. (a)A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
  2. (b)A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
  3. (c)A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
  4. (d)A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III✓
Answer & explanation

Answer: (d) A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III

Explanation: Matching each legislation listed in List I with its corresponding year of enactment in List II:

• A. The Wakf Act IV. 1995:

The Wakf Act, 1995 (Act No. 43 of 1995) was enacted by the Parliament of India to provide for the better administration of Auqaf (Wakfs) and for matters connected therewith.

• B. The Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act I. 1956:

Enacted in 1956 (Act No. 32 of 1956) as part of the Hindu Code Bills, this Act codified laws relating to minority and guardianship among Hindus.

• C. The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act II. 1986:

Enacted in 1986 following the landmark Shah Bano judgment to protect the rights of Muslim women who have been divorced by, or have obtained divorce from, their husbands.

• D. The Family Courts Act III. 1984:

Enacted in 1984 (Act No. 66 of 1984) to establish Family Courts with a view to promote conciliation in, and secure speedy settlement of, disputes relating to marriage and family affairs.

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