Explore topic-wise MCQs in Cost Accounting.

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1.

In Indian Law consideration must have been done at the desire of the promisor, if it is done at 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
2.

A threatened to commit suicide if his wife did not execute a sale deed in favour of his brother. The wife executed the sale deed. This transaction is

A. voidable due to undue influence.
B. voidable due to coercion.
C. void being immoral
D. void being forbidden by law.
Answer» C. void being immoral
3.

Where the parties to a contract have agreed that a certain sum of money would be paid in case of breach of contract, the court will ensure that

A. the exact amount mentioned in the contract is paid to the injured party.
B. an amount not exceeding the stipulated amount is awarded.
C. reasonable compensation not exceeding the amount stipulated is award
Answer» D.
4.

A promises B to pay 100 if it rains on Monday and B promises A to pay 100 if it does not rain on Monday. This agreement is

A. a valid agreement
B. a voidable agreement
C. a wagering agreement
D. an illegal agreement
Answer» D. an illegal agreement
5.

If the performance of contract becomes impossible because the subject matter of contract has ceased to exist then

A. both the parties are liable
B. neither party is liable
C. only offeror is liable
D. only acceptor is liable
Answer» C. only offeror is liable
6.

The term Negotiable Instrument is defined in the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, under Section.

A. 12
B. 13
C. 13A
D. 2(d)
Answer» C. 13A
7.

A and B agree that A shall pay 1000 for which B shall afterwards deliver to either rice or smuggled opium. In this case

A. the first agreement is void and the second voidable.
B. the first is voidable and the second is void.
C. the first is valid and the second is vo
Answer» D.
8.

________________ is a form of comb ination of buyers to prevent competition among themselves at an auction sale.

A. Knock-out agreement
B. Monopoly agreement
C. Oligopoly agreement
D. Puffing agreement
Answer» B. Monopoly agreement
9.

In a Book depot a catalogue of book enlisting the price of each book and specifying the place where the particular book is available is

A. an invitation to offer.
B. an offer.
C. an invitation to visit the book shop.
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
10.

What can a catalogue of books, listing price of each book and specifying the place where the 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
11.

A gives a recognizance binding him in a penalty of 500 to appear in the court on a certain day. He forfeits his recognizance. He is

A. liable to pay the whole penalty.
B. not liable to pay the penalty
C. liable to pay partially
D. none of the above
Answer» B. not liable to pay the penalty
12.

Contracts contingent upon the non-happening of the future uncertain event becomes void when such event:

A. Happen
B. Does not happen
C. The event becomes impossible
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Does not happen
13.

A agrees to sell to B a hundred tons of oil . There is nothing whatever to show what kind of oil was intended. The agreement is

A. valid
B. void for uncertainty
C. voidable
D. illegal
Answer» C. voidable
14.

When an Instrument is drawn conditionally or for a special purpose as a collateral security and 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
15.

Which of the following is not a Negotiable Instrument as per the Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881?

A. Bill of exchange
B. Delivery note
C. Cheque
D. Share certificate
Answer» E.
16.

Threatening to commit certain acts forbidden by Indi an Penal Code is asso ciated with which one of the following?

A. Misrepresentation
B. Fraud
C. Coercion
D. Unenforceable
Answer» D. Unenforceable
17.

A makes a contract with B to buy his house for 50,000 if he is able to secure to bank loan for that amount. The contract is

A. void for vagueness.
B. wagering contract.
C. contingent contract.
D. voidable contract.
Answer» D. voidable contract.