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51.	A valid consideration includes,
A.	executed or executory consideration.
B.	past consideration.
C.	inadequate consideration.
D.	All of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

52.	Who is liable for necessaries supplied to a minor?
A.	The guardian of the minor
B.	The minor
C.	His property
D.	None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above

Discussion

53.	Which one of the following has the correct sequence?
A.	Offer, acceptance, contract, consideration.
B.	Offer, acceptance, consideration, contract
C.	Contract, acceptance, consideration, offer
D.	Offer, consideration, acceptance, contract.
Answer» C. Contract, acceptance, consideration, offer

Discussion

54.	For an acceptance to be valid, it must be
A.	partial and qualified.
B.	absolute and unqualified
C.	partial and unqualified
D.	absolute and qualified
Answer» C. partial and unqualified

Discussion

55.	‘Active Concealment of fact’ is associated with which one of the following?
A.	Misrepresentation
B.	Undue Influence
C.	Fraud
D.	Mistake
Answer» D. Mistake

Discussion

56.	Of the following who is competent to enter into a contract?
A.	Minor
B.	Unsound mind
C.	Lunatic
D.	Sound mind
Answer» E.

Discussion

57.	A void contract
A.	is void from the very beginning.
B.	is valid in the beginning but becomes void later on.
C.	is enforceable at the option of one of the contracting parties only.
D.	none of the above
Answer» C. is enforceable at the option of one of the contracting parties only.

Discussion

58.	What can a catalogue of books, listing price of each book and specifying the place wherethe listed books are available be termed as?
A.	An offer
B.	An obligation to sell book
C.	An invitation to offer
D.	A promise to make available the books at the listed
Answer» D. A promise to make available the books at the listed

Discussion

59.	An agreement without consideration is void except in case of compensation for
A.	voluntary services rendered
B.	voluntary services rendered at the request of the other party to the agreement.
C.	voluntary services rendered at the request of third person.
D.	reimbursement of expenses incurred.
Answer» B. voluntary services rendered at the request of the other party to the agreement.

Discussion

60.	Right in rem implies:
A.	A right available against the whole world
B.	A right available against a particular individual
C.	A right available against the Government
D.	None of the above
Answer» B. A right available against a particular individual

Discussion

61.	Where consideration is illegal or physically impossible, uncertain or ambiguous, it shall not be
A.	transferable by law.
B.	unenforceable by law.
C.	enforceable by law.
D.	None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above

Discussion

62.	When an Instrument is drawn conditionally or for a special purpose as a collateral securityand not for the purpose of transferring property therein, it is called an
A.	Escrow Instrument
B.	Inchoate Instrument
C.	Ambigous Instrument
D.	None of the above
Answer» B. Inchoate Instrument

Discussion

63.	Mr. A promises to Mr. B without any intention of performing it. This is a case of
A.	Cheating
B.	Fraud
C.	Valid case
D.	None of the above
Answer» C. Valid case

Discussion

64.	Every instrument payable otherwise than on demand is entitled to_____days of grace period
A.	2
B.	3
C.	4
D.	5
Answer» C. 4

Discussion

65.	A stranger to a contract can file
A.	A suit
B.	A suit only with the permission of court
C.	A suit if Contract is in writing
D.	Cannot file a suit
Answer» E.

Discussion

66.	A cheque is always payable on
A.	the date mentioned therein.
B.	demand.
C.	3 days after presentation.
D.	within 24 hrs of presentation
Answer» C. 3 days after presentation.

Discussion

67.	Delivery of the keys of a godown where goods are kept amounts to
A.	Actual delivery
B.	Symbolic delivery
C.	Constructive delivery
D.	All of the above
Answer» C. Constructive delivery

Discussion

68.	A borrows from B ₹500 to bet with C. Can B recover the amount of his loan?
A.	Yes, the agreement between them is collateral to a wagering agreement and hence enforceable.
B.	No, the agreement is opposed to public policy.
C.	No, the agreement is a voidable agreement and can be avoided by A.
D.	No, the agreement falls under section 23 and hence illegal.
Answer» E.

Discussion

69.	The maturity of a promissory note or bill of exchange is the date
A.	at which it falls due
B.	of its presentation
C.	of its acceptance
D.	none of the above
Answer» B. of its presentation

Discussion

70.	The principle of Estoppel cannot be applied against a minor since
A.	he has no sound mind.
B.	he has no privilege to cheat persons by making any representation.
C.	he may be induced by dishonest traders to declare in writing that he is a major at the time of entering into a contract.
D.	he has not attained the age of maturity.
Answer» E.

Discussion

71.	R entered into a contract with L to marry her on a fixed date. However, before the marriage date, R went mad. With reference to the Indian Contract Act which is the valid response?
A.	L can’t marry till R dies.
B.	The executers of R can enforce the contract against L.
C.	The contract becomes vo
Answer» D.

Discussion

72.	Mr. A obtained mobile set from Mr. B by fraud. Mr. A has a voidable title at the option of Mr. B. Before Mr. B could rescind the contract, Mr. A sold the same to Mr. C who purchased from Mr. A in good faith and without knowledge of fraud by Mr. A and paid for it. In this case.
A.	Mr. C has a good title to the goods
B.	Mr. B has a good title
C.	Mr. C has no right
D.	None of the above
Answer» B. Mr. B has a good title

Discussion

73.	A borrows from B 500 to bet with C. Can B recover the amount of his loan?
A.	Yes, the agreement between them is collateral to a wagering agreement and hence enforceable.
B.	Yes, the agreement is not opposed to public policy.
C.	No, the agreement is a voidable agreement and can be avoided by A.
D.	No, the a greement is wagering agreement and falls under Section 23 and hence void.
Answer» E.

Discussion

74.	“Threatening to commit certain acts forbidden by Indi an Penal Code” is asso ciated withwhich one of the following?
A.	Misrepresentation
B.	Fraud
C.	Coercion
D.	Unenforceable
Answer» D. Unenforceable

Discussion

75.	The general rule of Sale of Goods Act, is risk prima facie passes with
A.	Ownership
B.	Possession
C.	Delivery
D.	Custody
Answer» B. Possession

Discussion

76.	Is a pronote executed in favour of a minor good in law?
A.	Yes
B.	No
C.	Not in normal cases
D.	Depends
Answer» B. No

Discussion

77.	___________ days grace period is allowed for payment of a Cheque.
A.	0
B.	3
C.	2
D.	7
Answer» C. 2

Discussion

78.	Which of the following statement is false in connection with the contingent contract?
A.	The event must be collateral.
B.	The event must be uncertain
C.	The event should not be mere will of the promisor.
D.	none of the above.
Answer» E.

Discussion

79.	Which of the statement is incorrect in connection with duties of seller and buyer?
A.	It is the duty of the seller to deliver the goods.
B.	It is the duty of the buyer to accept and pay for them.
C.	It is not the duty of the seller to deliver the goods.
D.	It is the duty of the buyer to take delivery of goods.
Answer» D. It is the duty of the buyer to take delivery of goods.

Discussion

80.	Acceptance takes place as against the proposer.
A.	when the letter of acceptance is posted by the acceptor.
B.	when the letter of acceptance is received by the proposer.
C.	when the offeree, writes the letter of acceptance, but doesn’t post it.
D.	All of the above
Answer» B. when the letter of acceptance is received by the proposer.

Discussion

81.	In Indian Law consideration must have been done at the desire of the promisor, if it is doneat the instance of a third party or without the desire of the promisor, it is:
A.	Consideration
B.	Not Consideration
C.	Offer
D.	Promise
Answer» C. Offer

Discussion

82.	A void agreement is one
A.	which is forbidden by law
B.	enforceable at the option of one of the parties.
C.	which is not enforceable by law
D.	enforceable by law
Answer» D. enforceable by law

Discussion

83.	Two persons have the capacity to contract
A.	if both are not of unsound mind.
B.	if none is disqualified from contracting by any law to which he is subject.
C.	if both have attained the age of majority
D.	All of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

84.	Agreement of which the consideration is inadequate is
A.	Void
B.	Voidable
C.	Valid
D.	None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above

Discussion

85.	Which one of the following does not connote ‘goods’ as defined in the Sale of Goods Act?
A.	Money
B.	Animals
C.	Debt
D.	Both (A) and (C)
Answer» E.

Discussion

86.	Transfer of documents of title to the goods sold to the buyer, amounts to
A.	actual delivery
B.	Symbolic delivery
C.	constructive delivery
D.	None of the above
Answer» C. constructive delivery

Discussion

87.	There are __________________ modes of delivery.
A.	three
B.	two
C.	four
D.	five
Answer» B. two

Discussion

88.	Inchoate instrument is
A.	An instrument incomplete in some respect
B.	An ambiguous instrument
C.	A clean bill
D.	Drawn conditionally as collateral security
Answer» B. An ambiguous instrument

Discussion

89.	The validity of contract is not affected by
A.	Mistake of fact
B.	Mistake of Indian Law
C.	Misrepresentation
D.	Fraud
Answer» C. Misrepresentation

Discussion

90.	Lending money to a borrower, at h igh rate of interest, when the mo ney market is tig ht renders the agreement of loan:
A.	Void
B.	Valid
C.	Voidable
D.	Illegal
Answer» C. Voidable

Discussion

91.	Agreement by way of wager are
A.	valid and enforceable by law
B.	void
C.	voidable at the option of party
D.	illegal
Answer» C. voidable at the option of party

Discussion

92.	Which of the following is not competent to contract?
A.	a minor
B.	a person of unsound mind
C.	a person who has been disqualified from contracting by some law
D.	all of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

93.	Right of Stoppage in transit may be exercised by the Unpaid Seller, by
A.	taking actual possession of goods.
B.	giving notice of his claim to the Carrier/Bailee who holds the goods
C.	Either (a) or (b)
D.	Both (a) and (b)
Answer» D. Both (a) and (b)

Discussion

94.	In a promissory note, the amount of money payable
A.	must be certain.
B.	may be certain or uncertain.
C.	is usually uncertain.
D.	None of the above
Answer» B. may be certain or uncertain.

Discussion

95.	Goods means
A.	every kind of movable property other than actionable claims and money.
B.	some kinds of immovable property only.
C.	every kind of movable property including actionable claims and money.
D.	Both (A) and (B)
Answer» B. some kinds of immovable property only.

Discussion

96.	If the communication is made by an unauthorized person, it does not result in a/an
A.	Contract
B.	Agreement
C.	Offer
D.	Consideration
Answer» C. Offer

Discussion

97.	A, while filling up the insurance application form, states his age as 25 believing it to be true. His actual age was 27. The Life Insurance Corporation issued a policy in his favour charging a lower premium than what it should have charged if the actual age had been given. This is a case of
A.	Fraud
B.	Misrepresentation
C.	Undue influence
D.	Mistake of fact
Answer» C. Undue influence

Discussion

98.	Each party to a contract is bound to perform his part of the obligation. After the parties have made due performance, the contract comes to an end. In such a case the contract is said to be discharged
A.	by breach of contract.
B.	by impossibility of performance.
C.	by agreement and novation.
D.	by performance of contract.
Answer» E.

Discussion

99.	The Sale of Goods Act, 1930 governs the transfer of property in
A.	movable property
B.	immovable property
C.	both movable and immovable property \
D.	all types of properties
Answer» B. immovable property

Discussion

100.	A, dealing in baby foods, sends samples by train for being exhibited at a Consumer Product’s Show which fact was made known to the railway company. The goods reached the destination after the show was over. A sued the railway company for damages. A will be entitled to
A.	ordinary damages
B.	no damages
C.	exemplary damages
D.	special damages
Answer» E.

Discussion

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