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| 1. |
Which of the following is a valid acknowledgment of the proposition? |
| A. | When the proposition is acknowledged in ignorance |
| B. | When the acknowledgment is given in the prevailing and just manner but not by the proposer in the prescribed manner |
| C. | When the acknowledgment is given by the proposer in the prescribed manner |
| D. | neither of the above |
| Answer» D. neither of the above | |
| 2. |
Which one of the following is a valid acknowledgment of the proposition? |
| A. | When the proposition is acknowledged in ignorance |
| B. | When two apparently like-minded letters cross each other in the mail (i.e. counter-offer) |
| C. | When the acknowledgment is not given in the manner suggested by the proposer |
| D. | When the acknowledgment is given in a normal and reasonable manner |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3. |
In order to convert an offer into a promise, it is necessary that the acceptance- |
| A. | be conditional |
| B. | be unconditional |
| C. | Be complete (extreme) |
| D. | Be absolute and unconditional |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4. |
The acceptance of the proposal should be- |
| A. | Extreme |
| B. | Conditional |
| C. | unconditional |
| D. | None |
| Answer» B. Conditional | |
| 5. |
Preamble is revoked- |
| A. | only by the death or insanity of the proposer |
| B. | By the death or insanity of the proposer, if the fact of his death or insanity comes to the knowledge of the acceptor. |
| C. | By the death or insanity of the proposer, if the fact of his death or insanity comes to the knowledge of the acceptor before the acceptance. |
| D. | None of the above is correct. |
| Answer» D. None of the above is correct. | |
| 6. |
A motion cannot be rescinded by- |
| A. | by the failure of the acceptor to fulfill the precondition of acceptance |
| B. | By mistake of the time prescribed in the proposal for acceptance |
| C. | By the insanity of the proposer, if before the acceptance the acceptor becomes aware of the fact of insanity. |
| D. | After completing its communication of acceptance. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 7. |
An acceptance is completed the moment the letter of acceptance is put in the mail whether it reaches the proposer or not. Which of the following is correct regarding the above statement- |
| A. | Rule is valid as per Indian law |
| B. | Law is valid according to the law |
| C. | The rule is valid according to Indian and Anglo law |
| D. | None of the above is correct |
| Answer» B. Law is valid according to the law | |
| 8. |
'A' sends the telegram to rescind his offer to 'B', which 'B' receives after leaving his letter of acceptance in the post. 'B' also sends to 'A' the telegram to rescind his acceptance, which 'A' receives after B's letter of acceptance is reached. Choose the correct answer- |
| A. | There was no contract between 'A' and 'B' |
| B. | A contract was made between 'A' and 'B' |
| C. | Contract is voidable at the will of 'A' |
| D. | Contract is voidable at the will of 'B' |
| Answer» C. Contract is voidable at the will of 'A' | |
| 9. |
Who among the following is a specialist in contract law? |
| A. | Winfield |
| B. | Cheshire u0026 Fifut |
| C. | koscious |
| D. | diacy |
| Answer» C. koscious | |
| 10. |
The communication of acceptance becomes complete against the acceptor when- |
| A. | as soon as it is accepted by the acceptor |
| B. | When it is made in the sequence of transmission to the proposer |
| C. | when it comes to the knowledge of the proposer |
| D. | neither of the above |
| Answer» D. neither of the above | |
| 11. |
The communication of acceptance, so far as the acceptor is concerned, is complete when- |
| A. | It is done in the sequence of transmission |
| B. | It has become impossible for the acceptor to rebut it |
| C. | It comes to the knowledge of the proposer |
| D. | his information is given to him |
| Answer» D. his information is given to him | |
| 12. |
The communication of acceptance is complete against the acceptor when- |
| A. | as soon as it signs the acceptance |
| B. | As soon as he puts the letter of acceptance in the mail |
| C. | As soon as the letter of acceptance is received by the proposer |
| D. | none of the above is correct |
| Answer» D. none of the above is correct | |
| 13. |
If both the proposer receives the letter of acceptance and its rescission wire simultaneously, then the acceptance is considered to be rescinded. The result of such a rule is- |
| A. | धारा 4 के प्रावदान का |
| B. | धारा 3 के उदापरण का |
| C. | धारा 6 के प्रावधान का |
| D. | धारा 5 के उदाहरण का |
| Answer» E. | |
| 14. |
'X' made an offer to 'Y', which 'Y' accepted. But before acceptance came to the knowledge of 'X', 'Y' canceled his acceptance telegram. When will this cancellation be complete? |
| A. | when the wire is sent |
| B. | When the subject matter of the wire came to the knowledge of 'X' |
| C. | When 'X' approves the cancellation |
| D. | When wire 'X' is received by |
| Answer» E. | |
| 15. |
A notice of rescission, in so far as the person to whom it is made, is complete when- |
| A. | it is informed to him |
| B. | it comes to his knowledge |
| C. | It is done in the sequence of transmission |
| D. | It is done in the course of transmission in such a way that it comes to his knowledge. |
| Answer» C. It is done in the sequence of transmission | |
| 16. |
'A' offers to sell his house to 'B' by letter on 5th July for Rs.10 lakhs. This letter is received by 'B' on 10th July 2005. 'B' sends the acceptance letter on 15th July, which 'A' receives on 20th July. In this problem the communication of proposal is completed: |
| A. | 5 जुलाई, 2005 को |
| B. | 10 जुलाई, 2005 को |
| C. | 15 जुलाई, 2005 को |
| D. | 20 जुलाई, 2005 को |
| Answer» C. 15 जुलाई, 2005 को | |
| 17. |
'A' offers by letter to sell the house to 'B' at a certain price. The communication of the offer is complete when: |
| A. | 'A' puts the letter in the mail |
| B. | The letter 'B' is received |
| C. | 'B' puts the answer sheet in the box |
| D. | 'B' letter is received by A. |
| Answer» C. 'B' puts the answer sheet in the box | |
| 18. |
'A' offered to give one thousand rupees to a person who could not swim the Ganges on January 1, 2003. 'B' fraudulently fell into the Ganges on the said date and swam to save his life. |
| A. | 'B' will get one thousand rupees. |
| B. | 'B' will get nothing. |
| C. | 'B' will get five hundred rupees |
| D. | none of the above is correct |
| Answer» C. 'B' will get five hundred rupees | |
| 19. |
Contract Act. Which of the following is not provided in section 4 and 5 of the |
| A. | Installation notification |
| B. | communication of acceptance |
| C. | Withdrawal of submission and rejection |
| D. | revocation of contract |
| Answer» E. | |
| 20. |
Which one of the following sections of the Indian Contract Act gives a glimpse of the rule that the communication of the offer should be made in a regular manner? |
| A. | धारा-2 (क) |
| B. | धारा 3 |
| C. | धारा 4 |
| D. | धारा 6 |
| Answer» C. धारा 4 | |
| 21. |
The communication of the offer is complete- |
| A. | when it is put in the letter box |
| B. | When it comes to the notice of the person for whom it is made |
| C. | When the acceptor gives his assent to the offer |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» C. When the acceptor gives his assent to the offer | |
| 22. |
Which of the following statement is true? Inadequate consideration in a contract— |
| A. | Evidence of consent obtained by coercion may be |
| B. | Evidence of consent obtained by undue influence can be |
| C. | fact is |
| D. | There is undisputed evidence of lack of independent consent |
| Answer» D. There is undisputed evidence of lack of independent consent | |
| 23. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists-List-I---------------------- ---------List-IIA.Tin Vs. Hoffman u0026 Co.--------1.Invitation to Propose B.Fisher Vs. Bell-------------- ----------2. Offerings to the public C. Carlill vs. Carbalic Smoke--------3. Offers per Ball Co.-D. Harvey vs. Fassie--------------------4.Price Quotation of |
| A. | A--B--C--Dn3--1--4--2 |
| B. | A--B--C--Dn1--2--3--4 |
| C. | A--B--C--Dn2--1--3--4 |
| D. | A--B--C--Dn2--4--1--3 |
| Answer» B. A--B--C--Dn1--2--3--4 | |
| 24. |
In Indian law, a person shall be deemed to be an adult when- |
| A. | जब उसने 21 वर्ष की आयु पूरी कर ली हो |
| B. | जब उसने 18 वर्ष की आयु पूरी कर ली हो |
| C. | जब उसने 19 वर्ष की आयु पूरी कर ली हो |
| D. | जब उसने 25 वर्ष की आयु पूरी कर ली हो |
| Answer» C. जब उसने 19 वर्ष की आयु पूरी कर ली हो | |
| 25. |
Balfour vs. Balfour is an illustrative case on the following principle- |
| A. | acknowledgment |
| B. | intent to contract |
| C. | affirmative essay |
| D. | replacement |
| Answer» C. affirmative essay | |
| 26. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below List-I----------------------List-IIA .Satyabrata Ghosh vs. Manganiram-----1.Invitation for introduction B.Rajarani vs. Prem Adeeb--------2.Communication of AcceptanceC.Entores Ltd. Vs Miles---------3. Bhamwan Das Vs Girdharip Lal Far East Corporation D. Despair Theory of Contract --------4.Hochester Vs De La Door |
| A. | A--B--C--Dn1--2--3--4 |
| B. | A--B--C--Dn4--3--1--2 |
| C. | A--B--C--Dn2--1--4--3 |
| D. | A--B--C--Dn4--3--2--1 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 27. |
Match the following- A. McGregor vs. McGregor-------1. General PropositionB.Beaks vs. Tiebold--------------2.Intent of the Contract C.Henderson vs. Stevens--------3.ResultsD.Curie vs. Missa------- -------4. Reasonable Information Select the correct answer with the help of the code given below : |
| A. | A--B--C--Dn2--3--1--4 |
| B. | A--B--C--Dn2--1--4--3 |
| C. | A--B--C--Dn4--2--3-- |
| D. | A--B--C--Dn4--2--3--1 |
| Answer» C. A--B--C--Dn4--2--3-- | |
| 28. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists-List-I----------------------- --List-IIA.Invitation for Proposal-----1.Uptran Rural District Council vs. PowellB.Previous Dissolution-----------------2.Hochester vs. De La TourC. Substitution --------------------3.Harvey Vs.FacciD.Implicit Contract ----------------4.Leslie(R) Ltd. . vs modesty |
| A. | A--B--C--Dn3--2--4--1 |
| B. | A--B--C--Dn4--2--3--1 |
| C. | A--B--C--Dn1--2--4--3 |
| D. | A--B--C--Dn2--3--1--4 |
| Answer» B. A--B--C--Dn4--2--3--1 | |
| 29. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below List-I--------List -IIA. Acceptance by telephone-------- 1. Dairy vs. Peak communication B. Preliminary breach of contract-------- 2. Satyavrat Ghosh vs. Mangani RamC. Despair theory of contract--- -----3. Bhagwan Das Vs Girdhari LalD.Cheat---------------------------4.Hochester Vs De La Tour |
| A. | A--B--C--Dn3--4--2--1 |
| B. | A--B--C--Dn2--1--3--4 |
| C. | A--B--C--Dn4--1--2--3 |
| D. | A--B--C--Dn1--2--4--3 |
| Answer» B. A--B--C--Dn2--1--3--4 | |
| 30. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the keys given below the Lists-List-I---------------------- ------------List-IIA.Interventional Disobedience--------1.Contract of ConfidenceB.Consideration-------- --------------------------2.failureC.harmony------------------- -----------------3.Contractual RelationsD.Dunlop Tire Co. Vs Selfridge u0026 Co.--4.cent percent |
| A. | A--B--C--Dn1--3--4--2 |
| B. | A--B--C--Dn3--2--1--4 |
| C. | A--B--C--Dn2--4--1--3 |
| D. | A--B--C--Dn2--1--3--4 |
| Answer» D. A--B--C--Dn2--1--3--4 | |
| 31. |
The distinguishing element between a social contract and a valid contract is- |
| A. | consensus on the same point in the same sense |
| B. | consideration |
| C. | the intention to establish a legal relationship |
| D. | certainty of performance |
| Answer» D. certainty of performance | |
| 32. |
There may also be an implication of consent from the act of murder. It is not necessary to express it. This was said by the Supreme Court- |
| A. | Pratap Mishra u0026 Ors vs State of Orissa |
| B. | Siddheshwar Ganguly vs State of West Bengal |
| C. | के0एन0 मेहरा बनाम राजस्थान राज्य |
| D. | Harshad Singh Vs State of Gujarat |
| Answer» E. | |
| 33. |
'A' loses his watch and offers a reward of Rs.500 to the one who finds it. 'B' finds the watch without knowing the reward and returns it to 'A'. In these circumstances- |
| A. | 'B' can claim the reward |
| B. | 'B' cannot claim the reward |
| C. | 'B' recovers the watch back from 'A' |
| D. | 'B' can recover compensation from 'A' |
| Answer» C. 'B' recovers the watch back from 'A' | |
| 34. |
A person who is not a party to a contract but has some interest in the consideration of that contract- |
| A. | Cannot enforce contract |
| B. | can enforce a contract |
| C. | Can cause contract to be enforced subject to certain exceptions |
| D. | None of the above is correct |
| Answer» C. Can cause contract to be enforced subject to certain exceptions | |
| 35. |
Which of the following is true of thesecrecy of contractprinciple? |
| A. | The parties should maintain the confidentiality of the contract. |
| B. | The main objective of the contract should be maintained. |
| C. | Only the parties to the contract can claim the same. |
| D. | Only the parties know the circumstances under which the contract is made. |
| Answer» D. Only the parties know the circumstances under which the contract is made. | |
| 36. |
The principle ofcontract-relationwas first applied by- |
| A. | Dutton vs Poole |
| B. | In the case of Twindle vs. Atkinson |
| C. | Prize vs Easton |
| D. | Jordan vs Jordan |
| Answer» C. Prize vs Easton | |
| 37. |
Which one of the following is a suit on the principle of privacy of contract? |
| A. | Nash vs Inman |
| B. | Durga Prasad Vs Baldev |
| C. | Dunlop vs Higgins |
| D. | Dunlop Pneumatic Tire Co. Vs Selfridge u0026 Co. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 38. |
oth a stranger to a consideration and a stranger to a contract cannot enforce a contractThe statements are correct- |
| A. | Under the English contract method |
| B. | The consideration under the Indian contract system is insufficient |
| C. | return is insufficient |
| D. | return is zero |
| Answer» B. The consideration under the Indian contract system is insufficient | |
| 39. |
'A' left an offer to sell certain indigo in 'B''s office and gave him eight days to reply. On the fourth day 'A' rejected his offer. 'B' accepted him on the fifth day. The promise to keep the offer open |
| A. | fulfills the contract |
| B. | is incomplete |
| C. | is voidable |
| D. | without backing the return is zero |
| Answer» E. | |
| 40. |
'A' started by a letter to sell his car to 'B' for Rs. 1,00,000. 'B' at the same time offered to buy 'A'' car for Rs. 1,00,000 through a letter. Both the letters crossed each other in the post. Did a contract come into existence between 'A' and 'B'? |
| A. | Yes |
| B. | No |
| C. | Yes, but on crying when certain conditions are fulfilled |
| D. | none of the above is correct |
| Answer» C. Yes, but on crying when certain conditions are fulfilled | |
| 41. |
The termcontractual relationshipmeans— |
| A. | A contract is a contract between the parties |
| B. | A contract is a personal form |
| C. | Only personal forms can be contracts |
| D. | Expression of contract can be done in a normal and reasonable manner |
| Answer» B. A contract is a personal form | |
| 42. |
'A' applied to company 'B' for allotment of one hundred shares. A letter of allotment was posted to 'A' within the stipulated time, but that letter did not reach 'A' either. Posting the letter of allotment |
| A. | fulfills the contract |
| B. | does not fulfill the contract |
| C. | voids the contract |
| D. | voids the contract |
| Answer» B. does not fulfill the contract | |
| 43. |
The principle of contractual engagement was first propounded by- |
| A. | In the case of Twindle vs Atkinson |
| B. | Dutton vs Poole |
| C. | In Crowe vs. Roger |
| D. | Jordan vs Jordan |
| Answer» B. Dutton vs Poole | |
| 44. |
'A' makes a letter to 'B' offering to sell his house for five lakh rupees. Even before the receipt of this letter, 'B' writes a letter to 'A' proposing to purchase the same house for Rs.5 lakh. Which of the following statements is correct in this situation? |
| A. | The contract is complete as both have agreed on equal terms |
| B. | An agreement voidable at the option of 'A' came into existence |
| C. | An agreement voidable at the option of 'B' came into existence |
| D. | No agreement created as there is offer from both sides and no acceptance from either side |
| Answer» E. | |
| 45. |
unlop Vs Higginsis related to- |
| A. | Per replacement |
| B. | Withdrawal of substitution |
| C. | Receipt by post |
| D. | Intent of creation of legal obligation |
| Answer» D. Intent of creation of legal obligation | |
| 46. |
Proverbs are sometimes called synonyms. |
| A. | Of renewal |
| B. | contractual |
| C. | of consideration |
| D. | of coercion |
| Answer» D. of coercion | |
| 47. |
Where it is provided during the family settlement at the time of partition that maintenance will be given to the mother, then the contract: |
| A. | void and unenforceable |
| B. | void but enforceable |
| C. | valid and enforceable |
| D. | invalid and null |
| Answer» D. invalid and null | |
| 48. |
Which of the following arguments is related to 'Projective clause'? |
| A. | Durga Prasad vs. Baldev |
| B. | Kedarnath Vs Gauri Mohammad |
| C. | Twindle vs Atkinson |
| D. | Dunlop Pneumatic Tire Company vs. Selfridge u0026 Company |
| Answer» C. Twindle vs Atkinson | |
| 49. |
In which case it was held that the promise to donate is binding on the promisor if the promisee has taken any liability on him by trusting him? |
| A. | Lalman Shukla Vs Gauri Dutt |
| B. | Kedarnath Vs Gauri Mohammad |
| C. | Bhagwandas Vs Girdhari Lal |
| D. | Banwari Lal Vs Sukhdarshan |
| Answer» C. Bhagwandas Vs Girdhari Lal | |
| 50. |
'A' during a conversation says that he will pay Rs.10,000/- to a person who will marry his daughter with his consent. Thereafter 'B' marries his daughter with the consent of 'A' and demands Rs.10,000/-. On A's refusal, 'B' files a breach of contract claim against 'A'. Which of the following statements regarding the decision of the suit is the correct answer? |
| A. | A valid contract has been made and therefore 'B' will succeed |
| B. | The statement made by 'A' during the conversation is merely an expression of intent but it is not a valid departure, so 'B' will not succeed. |
| C. | Agreement is void as the consideration is invalid so 'B' will not succeed |
| D. | Since 'B' marries the daughter of 'A' on the representation made by 'A', it is a valid contract and 'B' shall succeed |
| Answer» C. Agreement is void as the consideration is invalid so 'B' will not succeed | |