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101.

Under Sec. 2 (b) of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 if the person to whom the proposal is made signifies his assent thereto the proposal is said to have been

A. Accepted
B. Agreed
C. Provisionally agreed
D. Tentatively accepted
Answer» B. Agreed
102.

M is minor, B, the borrower, approaches M for a loan on the basis of a mortgage of the house owned by B. Hence, M advances the money and B executed a mortgage in favour of M, a minor. In these circumstances

A. the mortgage is not enforceable by M, because he is a minor.
B. the mortgage is enforceable but only when he attains majority.
C. the mortgage is enforceable by M even though he is minor.
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
103.

A foreigner

A. is competent to enter into contract if he fulfills the conditions of section 11.
B. is not competent to enter into contract.
C. can enter into contract with permission of Central Govt.
D. can enter into contract with the permission of court.
Answer» B. is not competent to enter into contract.
104.

S sells certain goods to B of Bomba y. The goods are handed over to the ra ilways for transmission to B. In the meantime, B sells the goods to a third party T for consideration without the consent of S. B becomes insolvent. In this case—

A. S has the right of stoppage in transit.
B. S has lost his right of stoppage in transit.
C. Station Master has the right of stoppage in transit.
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
105.

For a valid contract of sale, delivery may be

A. Actual delivery
B. Symbolic delivery
C. Constructive delivery
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
106.

A gives a recognizance binding him in a penalty of 500 to appear in the court on a certainday. 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
107.

Voluntary transfer of possession from one person to another is called as

A. Ownership
B. Delivery
C. Gift
D. License
Answer» C. Gift
108.

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.
109.

When a cheque is payable across the counter of a bank it is called

A. OTC cheque
B. Open cheque
C. Crossed Cheque
D. Restricted cheque
Answer» C. Crossed Cheque
110.

When both the parties to an agreement are under a mistake as to matter of fact essential to an agreement, the agreement is

A. Valid
B. Illegal
C. Voidable
D. Void
Answer» B. Illegal
111.

A valid tender or offer of performance must be

A. made at proper time
B. made at proper place
C. made to the proper person
D. all of the above
Answer» E.
112.

The term ‘Negotiable Instrument’ is defined in the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, underSection.

A. 12
B. 13
C. 13A
D. 2(d)
Answer» C. 13A
113.

How many parties are involved in a bill of exchange?

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Answer» C. 4
114.

Mr. A promises in writing to pay time barred debt to Mr. B. This is

A. Not enforceable
B. Enforceable
C. Voidable
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Voidable
115.

Delivery of goods means

A. Voluntary transfer of possession
B. Compulsory transfer of possession
C. Exchange of goods
D. Voluntary transfer of ownership.
Answer» B. Compulsory transfer of possession
116.

Mr. Ajit threatened to commit suicide if his wife did not execute sale deed in favour of his sister. Wife executed the sale deed. This is

A. Void
B. Voidable
C. Enforceable
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Enforceable
117.

Communication of acceptance is not necessary

A. by performance of conditions of the offer by offeree.
B. by acceptance of consideration by the offeree.
C. by acceptance of benefit/service by the offeree.
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
118.

The Negotiable Instruments Act 1881 came into force on

A. 9th December 1881,
B. 19th December, 1881
C. 1st March, 1882
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
119.

Unlawful agreements comprise

A. Illegal agreements
B. Immoral agreements only
C. Agreements opposed to public policy only
D. All the agreements mentioned above
Answer» E.
120.

Mr. A delivers a basket of mango to Mr. B mistaking him to be Mr. C and Mr. B consumes those mangos. Hence

A. Mr. B is bound to pay compensation to Mr. A for the value of Mango.
B. Mr. B is not bound to pay any compensation as there was no agreement and it is ‘A’s fault.
C. Mr. B is bound to pay compensation for value of mango and damages.
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Mr. B is not bound to pay any compensation as there was no agreement and it is ‘A’s fault.
121.

In case of contractual obligations where the promisor dies before performance,

A. the legal representatives of the p romisor must perform the p romise irrespective of the promise.
B. the legal representatives of the promisor must perform the promise provided it is not one dependent on the personal qualifications of the promisor.
C. the legal representatives need not perform the promise.
D. the legal representative is not liable to pay damages for non-performance of the promise.
Answer» C. the legal representatives need not perform the promise.
122.

A purchases B’s business of selling neckties in Delhi. A can restrain B from

A. doing the business of selling neckties again in his life.
B. doing any business in Delhi.
C. doing the business of selling neckties in Delhi for a limited peri
Answer» D.
123.

Whether a stipulation is a condition or a warranty depends on

A. the construction of the contract.
B. the conduct of the parties.
C. the trade custom.
D. the local law.
Answer» B. the conduct of the parties.
124.

Which of the following types of persons are not disqualified from contracting?

A. Foreign Sovereigns
B. Alien Enemy
C. Convicts
D. None of the above
Answer» E.
125.

Law of Contract

A. is the whole law of obligation
B. is the whole law of agreements
C. deals with only such legal obligation which arise from agreement.
D. deals with social agreements.
Answer» D. deals with social agreements.
126.

Where the s ale is n ot notified to be su bject to a right to bid on behalf of seller, and the Auctioneer knowingly takes any bid from the seller or any such person, the sale shall be treated as ____________ by the buyer.

A. unlawful
B. illegal
C. immoral
D. fraudulent
Answer» E.
127.

If the performance of contract becomes impossible because the subject matter of contracthas 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
128.

Seller can raise the price by fictitious bids in an auction sale with the help of

A. pretended bidding
B. puffers
C. agent
D. broker
Answer» C. agent
129.

Where the parties to a contract have agreed that a certain sum of money would be paid incase 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.
130.

A contract which ceases to be enforceable by law becomes

A. Voidable contract.
B. Void agreement.
C. Void contract.
D. Valid contract.
Answer» D. Valid contract.
131.

In India, a person who is stranger to the consideration

A. can sue on the contract, if he is a party.
B. cannot sue the contract.
C. depends on the parties.
D. depends on the circumstances.
Answer» B. cannot sue the contract.
132.

Cheque is a _______________

A. Promissory note
B. Bill of exchange
C. Both (A) and (B)
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Both (A) and (B)
133.

‘A’ threatened to commit suicide if his wife did not execute a sale deed in favour of hisbrother. 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
134.

Express offers and acceptances may be proved by the agreement between the parties but implied offers can be proved only by

A. the words
B. the conduct
C. circumstantial evidence
D. both (B) and (C)
Answer» E.
135.

The term ‘Unpaid Seller’ includes

A. Buyer’s agent to whom the Bill of Lading is endorsed.
B. Buyer’s agent to whom the goods have been delivered.
C. Seller’s agent to whom the Bill of Lading is endors
Answer» D.
136.

Property in the goods in the Sale of Goods Act, 1930 means

A. Ownership of goods
B. Possession of goods
C. Asset in the goods
D. Custody of goods
Answer» B. Possession of goods
137.

A telephonic acceptance is complete when the offer is

A. spoken into the telephone.
B. heard but not understood by the offeror.
C. heard and understood by the offeror.
D. received, heard and understood by some person in the offeror’s house.
Answer» D. received, heard and understood by some person in the offeror’s house.
138.

A contract stands discharged

A. by performance of the contract.
B. by breach of the contract
C. by agreement and novation
D. all of the above
Answer» E.
139.

The doctrine of Caveat emptor is not applicable

A. in case of sale under a patent name.
B. in case of sale under a trade name.
C. where the seller is guilty of fraud
D. where the buyer relies on the skill and judgement of the seller.
Answer» D. where the buyer relies on the skill and judgement of the seller.
140.

An agreement to sell is

A. an executory contract.
B. an executed contract.
C. Neither (A) or (B)
D. Sometime (A) or (B)
Answer» B. an executed contract.
141.

An agreement without consideration is void under

A. Sec. 25(1) of the Contract Act
B. Sec. 25 (3) of the Contract Act
C. Sec. 25 (2) of the Contract Act
D. None of the above clauses in Sec. 25
Answer» E.
142.

A minor can be appointed as agent.

A. False
B. Valid
C. Voidable
D. Not valid
Answer» C. Voidable
143.

The exceptions to the rule A stranger to a contract cannot sue are

A. Beneficiaries in the case of trust.
B. Family settlement.
C. Assignment of contract.
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
144.

If a minor draws, endorses, delivers or negotiates an instrument, such instrument binds

A. all parties to the instrument including the minor.
B. only the minor and not other parties to the instrument.
C. all parties to the instrument except the minor.
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
145.

Unpaid seller can exercise his right of withholding delivery of goods

A. even when property in goods has passed to the buyer
B. only when property in goods has not passed to the buyer
C. either (A) or (B)
D. neither (A) nor (B)
Answer» B. only when property in goods has not passed to the buyer
146.

According to Indian Contract Act, a promise is

A. a communication of intention to do something.
B. a proposal which has been accepted.
C. a gentleman’s word to do something.
D. a statement on oath.
Answer» C. a gentleman’s word to do something.
147.

A contract to trade with an enemy is

A. an immoral agreement.
B. a valid agreement.
C. an agreement opposed to public policy.
D. an enforceable agreement.
Answer» D. an enforceable agreement.
148.

A valid contract of sale

A. includes ‘an agreement to sell’
B. does not include ‘an agreement to sell’
C. includes hire purchase contract
D. includes contract for work and labour
Answer» B. does not include ‘an agreement to sell’
149.

Which of the following statements is true in connection with the contingent contract?

A. The collateral event is contingent
B. The collateral event may be certain or uncertain
C. The contingency even may be the mere will of the promisor.
D. The main event should be contingent.
Answer» B. The collateral event may be certain or uncertain
150.

Right of Stoppage in transit can be exercised by the Unpaid Seller, where he

A. has lost his right of lien
B. still enjoys his right of lien
C. either (a) or (b)
D. neither (a) nor (b)
Answer» C. either (a) or (b)