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Indian Contract Act

Practice Test 8

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The Communication of an acceptance is complete as against the acceptor:

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In Carlil v. Carbolic Smoke Ball Co. the definition of “Wagering Agreement” was given by:

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Bank Guarantee is an independent contract between:

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In contracts of sale of movable properties

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A’ intending to deceive ‘B’ falsely represents that five hundred tons of indigo is made annually at A’s factory and thereby induce ‘B’ to buy the factory. The contract is:

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X promises to make a sculpture for Y:

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An agreement enforceable at law is a

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Unless it is specifically provided in a contract of sale, which of the following will not be regarded as essence of the contract of sale?

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A unilateral contract in which only one party is bound, is also known as a-

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Surety is entitled to be indemnified by the principal debtor

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In case of a gratuituous bailment, the bailee is

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A contract implied by law is known as:-

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What is committing or threatening to commit any act forbidden by the IPC, or the unlawful detaining or threatening to detain any property to the prejudice of any person with the intention of causing any person to enter into an agreement called?

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A person employed by, and acting under the control of, the original agent, in the business of the agency is a-

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The rule laid down in Adam v. Lindsell was approved by the House of Lords in

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An agreement curtailing the period of limitation has been distinguished from an agreement resulting in the release or forfeiture of the rights if an action is not brought within a certain period. Such clauses are generally there in

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Drawing cash form ATM, sale by fall of hammer at an auction sale, etc., are example of

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What is contract of indemnity:

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Consider the following statements:
1. An agreement in writing based on natural love and affection between near relatives is enforceable without consideration.
2. An agreement to which consent of the promisor is freely given is not void merely because the consideration is inadequate.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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When a minor is supplied with necessaries of life, the supplier:

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The term ‘Agent’ is defined in Indian Contract Act under Section

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A’, intending to deceive ‘B’ falsely represents that five hundred tonnes of indigo are made annually at A’s factory, and thereby induces ‘B’ to buy the factory. The contract is:-

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Which of the following is a leading case on the point of communication of offer-

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When the consent of a party to a contract is caused by coercion, the contract is:

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Which of the following agreement(s) is/are void?
1. Agreement without consideration.
2. Agreement in restraint of legal proceedings.
3. Agreement affected by fraud.
Select the correct answer using the given below:

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A’, a businessman, leaves goods at ‘B’s house by mistake. ‘B’ treats the goods as his. Is ‘B’ liable to pay?

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In the case of Mohori Bibee v. Dharmodas Ghose, the law that an agreement by a minor is void was settled by the Privy Council on the basis of Section 11 and other related provisions of the Indian Contract Act, 1872. Which principle of interpretation was applied by the Privy Council in this case?

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If instead of avoiding the contract the contractor accepts the belated performance of reciprocal obligation on the part of the employer, the innocent party i.e., the contractor, cannot claim compensation for any loss occasioned by the non-performance of the reciprocal promise by the employer at the time agreed, unless at the time of such acceptance, he gives notice to the promisor of his intention to do so. In which case it was held

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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the given below the lists:

List-I
Lis-II

a. Counter-Proposal
1. A. K. A. S. Jamal v. Maola Dawood

b. Damages for breach
2. Hindustan Co-op. Insurance Societies v. Shyam Sunder

c. Acceptance by conduct
3. Hyde v. Wrench

d. Commercial Hardship
4. Ganga Saran v. Ram Charan Ram Gopal

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A sum fixed before hand as amount of compensation payable in the event of breach of contract is called

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Under Indian Contract Act, which of the following contracts is not a valid contract?

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Clayton’s principle is related to which of the following concepts of the Contract Act?

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Where a person lawfully does anything for another person or delivers anything to him, not intending to do so gratuitously, and such other person enjoys the benefit thereof

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Under the Indian Contract Act, 1872, in which of the following cases, the presumption of agents personal liability does not arise?

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C’ let a music hall to ‘X’ for a series of music concerts for certain days. The hall was completely destroyed by fire before the scheduled date of concerts. In this case

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To establish undue influence, a person is deemed to be in a position to dominate the will of another where:

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An agreement enforceable by law at the instance of one party & not of other party under section 2(i) is called

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An agreement which is enforceable by law at the option of one or more of the parties thereto, but not at the option of the other or others, is a

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Indian Contract Act:- An agreement to remain unmarried is-

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B’ says to ‘A’ – “If you do not deny it, I shall assume that the horse is sound”.
‘A’ says nothing. Here ‘A’s silence is equivalent to speech.
This illustration is based on

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A person who finds good belonging to another, and takes them into his custody, is subject to the same responsibility as a/an:

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Consider the following statements with regard to “uberrimae feidei” and find out which of them is correct.
1. It falls within a class of cases which require utmost good faith
2. Every contract is a contract uberrimae feidei
3. A contract of insurance is an example of uberrimae feidei

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A threat to commit suicide in performance of the contract amounts to

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Almost all insurances other than insurances are contracts of indemnity

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An agreement is void if

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A agrees to buy from B a certain horse. It turns out that the horse was dead at the time of bargain though neither party was aware of the fact.

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Inadequacy of consideration does not make the contract

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Under Indian Contract Act, an agreement which is enforceable by law at the option of one or more of the parties thereto, but not at the option of the other or others, is

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The principle of assessment of damages for breach is given in:

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A lends Rs 10 lakh to B for a year, After one year A’s right to recover the money from B is a

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Agreement in restraint of marriage is:

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Statement I: An agreement to which the consent of the promisor is freely given is not void merely, because the consideration is inadequate.
Statement II: Inadequacy of the consideration may be taken into account by the court in determining the question whether the consent of the promisor was freely given.
Choose the correct answer:

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In Cox v. Hickman (1860), Lord Wensleydale held that law relating to partnership is a branch of:

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A and B enter into an agreement induced by a mistaken view as to foreign law. The agreement is:

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A contracts to pay B Rs. 10,000 if B’s house is burnt. What type of contract is this?

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Who can demand performance of the promise:

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Responsibility of finder of goods under Section 71 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 is like

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The leading case of Carlill v. Carbolic Smoke Ball Co. is related to:

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In which of the following there is no contract?

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What is the remedy available for breach of contract in a case where a person enjoys the benefit of non-gratuitous act although there exists no express agreement between the parties?

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In case of breach of contract of sale of some rare article or thing for which there is no substitute in the market, the Court may grant:

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Under Indian Contract Act, where both parties are under mistake as to matter of fact, the agreement is

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An agent cannot claim remuneration for his misconduct under

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A contract can be specifically enforced:

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Which of the following deals with agreements by way of wager, void in the Indian Contract Act, 1872?

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Threat to strike is

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A, agrees to let her daughter B for hire to C for concubinage without the consent of B. The contract is

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With regard to uberrimae feidei, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It falls within a class of cases which require absolute good faith.
2. Every contract is a contract ‘uberrimae feidei’
3. A contract of insurance of an example of ‘uberrimaefeidei’
Select the correct answer using the given below.

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An agreement of wager is-

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Void agreement signifies

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Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Counter offer puts an end to the original offer.
2. In counter offer, the previous offer can be revived.
3. Acceptance must be absolute and unqualified.
4. Acceptance with new terms is valid.
Select the correct answer using the given below:

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Section 74 applies to

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Which of the following is/are correct? As per Section 23 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, the consideration of an agreement is lawful unless

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A supports B’s infant son. B promise to pay A’s expenses in so doing.

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Contract in restraint of trade is

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Which one of the following statements is true under Indian Contract Act, 1872

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A without authority of B lends money of B to C. Afterwards, B accepts interest on money from C. What does B’s conduct lead to?

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Contingent contract is defined in

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A’ agree with ‘B’ to discover treasure by magic. Under Indian Contract Act, the agreement is-

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A contract of indemnity as a contract by which one party premises to save the other party from the loss caused to him by the conduct of the promisor himself or of any other person, has been defined

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The liability of bailee, as regards the goods is equivalent to that of

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In order to convert a proposal into a promise

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X applied for the post of Principal of a local college and the governing body passed a resolution appointing him. After the meeting, one of the members of the governing body privately informed him of the resolution. Subsequently, the resolution was rescinded. X claims damages.
In this context, which one of the following propositions is correct?

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The communication of an offer or proposal is complete:-

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When the consent is caused by undue influence, the contract under section 19A is

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A contract will still be a valid contract if it is

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An agent can lawfully employ a sub-agent

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Read Assertion (A) and Reason (R) and answer using the given below:
Assertion (A): A contract is a property in the nature of a promise supported by some consideration upon which either the remedy of specific performance or that of damages is available.
Reason (R): Above principle is laid down in Sunrise Associates v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi?

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Under Section 74 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 the Court cannot award damages

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In a case in order to realize fine from the son, government attached the property of the father, and the son had to pay up to prevent the sale of the property to a third party. The case comes under

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Which of the following deals with agent’s accounts in the Indian Contract Act, 1872?

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Ratification takes effect

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A contract does not stand discharged

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A sells his property worth Rs. one crore to B for Rupees one lac. Is the contract enforceable?

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A and B agrees that A shall pay B 1,000 rupees, for which B shall afterwards deliver to a either rice or smuggled opium. Which of the following is correct?

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A contracts with B to pay him a large sum of money when he marries C. B married D instead. He now asks for the money. Is the contract now void?

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Section 73 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 is based on the law of

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Which one of the following provisions of the Indian Contract Act deals with the reciprocal promise to do things legal and also other things illegal?

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X enters into a contract with Y, for which Y is guilty of fraud. X can:

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The communication of an acceptance is complete as against the proposer

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