Law MCQS

1.
Which of following result in an offer-
A. A declaration of intention
B. an invitation to offer,
C. an advertisement offering reward to anyone who finds lost dog of the
advertise,
D. an offer made in a joke.
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Correct answer: (C)
an advertisement offering reward to anyone who finds lost dog of the advertise,
2. An agreement made with an alien enemy is
A. unlawful on the ground of public policy

B. unlawful because it becomes difficult to be performed
C. valid, d)voidable.
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3. A contract to pay B Rs. 10,000 if B s house is burnt – This is a
A. wagering agreement
B. void
C. voidable agreement
D. contingent contract
E. contract of guarantee.
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Correct answer: (D)
contingent contract
4. The case of Mohiri Bibi v. Dharmodas Ghose (1903) deals with-
A. communication of offer
B. communication of acceptance
C. a minors agreements
D. fraud
E. a lunatic‘s agreement.
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5. Each party is a promisor and a Promisee in case of –
A. past consideration
B. present consideration
C. every contract
D. reciprocal promises
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Correct answer: (D)
reciprocal promises
6. The case of Taylor v. caldwell (1883)deals with-
A. discharge of contract by destruction of subject matter,

B. anticipatory breach of contract
C. discharge of contract by death of a party
D. breach of contract.
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Correct answer: (A)
discharge of contract by destruction of subject matter,
7. A promise made without the intention of performing it amounts to –
A. innocent misrepresentation
B. fraud
C. negligent Misrepresentation
D. wrongful misrepresentation
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Correct answer: (B)
fraud
8. A minor , by misrepresenting his age , borrows some money –
A. he can be sued for the fraud,

B. he cannot be sued for the fraud
C. he is liable to return the money
D. None of the above.
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Correct answer: (B)
he cannot be sued for the fraud
9. If there is a fraudulent misrepresentation as to the contents of a document , the

contract is –
A. void,
B. voidable,
C. valid
D. illegal
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Correct answer: (B)
Voidable,
10. There is a counter-offer when-
A. the offeree gives conditions for acceptance or introduces a fresh term in

acceptance
B. the offerer makes a fresh offer
C. the offeree makes some query.
D. the offeree accepts it.
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the offeree gives conditions for acceptance or introduces a fresh term in
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11. An agreement made without consideration is
A. valid,
B. illegal,
C. voidable
D. void
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Correct answer: (D)
void
12. On the face of the ticket for a journey the words ― for conditions see back are printed in
small print. The passenger ________________
A. is bound by the conditions whether he takes care to read them or not.

B. is not bound by the conditions
C. may not take note of the conditions
D. none of the above.
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Correct answer: (A)
is bound by the conditions whether he takes care to read them or not.
13. A contract creates
A. rights in personam,
B. rights in rem,
C. only rights and no obligations,
D. only obligations and no rights.
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Correct answer: (B)
rights in rem,
14. A mere attempt at deceipt by a party to a contract ________________
A. is not fraud unless the other party is actually deceived

B. is fraud whether the other party has been deceived ornot
C. amounts to misrepresentation
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Correct answer: (A)
is not fraud unless the other party is actually deceived
15. If there is a fraudulent misrepresentation as to the character of a document , the contract is

________________
A. void,
B. voidable,
C. valid
D. illegal
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Correct answer: (A)
void,
16. The case of nordenfelt v. maxim nordenfelt gun co. (1904)deals with
A. agreement in restraint of legal proceedings,

B. minor‘s agreements
C. agreement in restraint of trade
D. agreement in restraint of marriage.
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Correct answer: (C)
agreement in restraint of trade
17. When promisee refuses to accept performance from the promisor who offers to perform,
it is ________________
A. attempted performance,
B. vicarious performance,
C. tender
D. frustration of contract.
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Correct answer: (A)
attempted performance,
18. Assignment by operation of law takes place ________________
A. by the mutual consent of parties

B. by the will of either party
C. when the subject matter of a contract ceases to exist.
D. by the death of a party to a contract.
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Correct answer: (D)
by the death of a party to a contract.
19. Where a contract could not be performed because of the default by a third person on
whose work the promisor relied , it ________________
A. is not discharged
B. is discharged
C. becomes void
D. becomes voidable.
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Correct answer: (A)
is not discharged
20. Specific performance may be ordered by the court when ________________
A. the contract is voidable

B. damages are an adequate remedy
C. damages are not an adequate remedy
D. the contract is uncertain.
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Correct answer: (C)
damages are not an adequate remedy
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21. A agreed to sell 100 shares to B at Rs. 75 per share delivery to be given on the 1 st march,
B refused to accept delivery on 1st march as price had gone down to Rs. 60 per share.
Subsequently A sold these shares at Rs.92 per share
A. A cannot recover any damages from B

B. A will have to restore to BRs. 1700 i.e. the profit he made
C. A caan recover dameges to be determined by the President of the stock exchange.
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Correct answer: (C)
A caan recover dameges to be determined by the President of the stock exchange.
22. A finder of lost goods is a
A. bailor
B. Baile
C. true owner
D. thief
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Correct answer: (B)
Baile
23. A guarantee obtained by a creditor by keeping silence as to material circumstances is
A. valid
B. voidable
C. unenforceable
D. invalid
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Correct answer: (D)
invalid
24. If a price is not determined by the parties in a contract of sale , the buyer is bound to pay
A. the price demanded by the seller,

B. a reasonable price
C. the price which the buyer thinks is reasonable
D. the price to be determined by a third independent person.
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Correct answer: (B)
a reasonable price
25. In case of breach of a warranty , the buyer can
A. repudiate the contract

B. claim damages only
C. return the goods
D. refuse to pay the price
E. refuse to take delivery of the goods.
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Correct answer: (B)
claim damages only
26. Law of contract is
A. not the whole of agreements nor is it the whole law of obligations
B. the whole law of agreements
C. the whole law of obligations
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Correct answer: (A)
not the whole of agreements nor is it the whole law of obligations
27. A specific offer can be accepted by
A. any person
B. any friend of offerer
C. the person to whom it is made
D. any friend of offeree.
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Correct answer: (C)
the person to whom it is made
28. Consideration
A. must be adequate to the promise made,

B. need not be adequate to the promise made
C. must be of reasonable value
D. must be of more value than the value of promise made.
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Correct answer: (B)
need not be adequate to the promise made
29. A promise to subscribe to a charity. The promise is a
A. valid contract,
B. voidable contract,
C. void agreement
D. void contract.
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Correct answer: (C)
void agreement
30. A contract by an idot is
A. voidable
B. enforceable
C. invalid
D. void ab inito
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Correct answer: (D)
void ab inito
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31. If there is error in cause, the contract I
A. void
B. voidable
C. valid
D. illegal
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Correct answer: (B)
voidable
32. A contingent contract is
A. void
B. voidable
C. valid
D. illegal
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Correct answer: (C)
valid
33. A lends Rs. 500 to B. He later tells B that he need not repay the amount, the
contract is discharged by
A. breach
B. waiver
C. novation
D. performance
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Correct answer: (B)
waiver
34. The measure of damages in case of breach of a contract is the difference

between the
A. contract price and the market price at the date of breach

B. contract price and the maximum market price during the term of the contract
C. contract price and the price at which the plaintiff might have sold the goods,
D. contract price and the price fixed by court.
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Correct answer: (A)
contract price and the market price at the date of breach
35. A minor has been supplied necessaries on credit
A. he is not liable
B. he is personally liable
C. his estate is liable
D. he is not personally liable
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Correct answer: (C)
his estate is liable
36. Any variance made without surety's consent in the terms of the contract between
the principal debtor and thecreditor discharges the surety
A. as to transactions prior to variance

B. Coffee
C. as to transactions subsequent to variance
D. as to all transactions
E. fromhis liability under the guarantee.
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Correct answer: (B)
as to transactions subsequent to variance
37. The doctrine of caveat emptor applies
A. incase of implied conditions and warranties

B. Coffee
C. when the buyer does not intimate the purpose to the seller and depends upon
his own skill and judgment
D. when goods are sold by sample
E. when goods are sold by description
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Correct answer: (A)
incase of implied conditions and warranties
38. A condition is a stipulation which is a
A. essential to the main purpose of contract of sale

B. not essential to the main purpose of contract of sale,
C. collateral to the main purpose of contract of sale
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Correct answer: (A)
essential to the main purpose of contract of sale
39. A contract
A. may be void as originally entered into

B. may become void subsequent to its formation
C. cannot become void under any circumstances
D. may become void at the will of party.
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Correct answer: (B)
may become void subsequent to its formation
40. A letter of acceptance sufficiently stamped and duly addressed is put into course
of transmission. There is
A. a contract voidable at the option of acceptor

B. a contract voidable at the option of offerer,
C. no contract at all,
D. a valid
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Correct answer: (D)
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41. Compromise of dispute claims
A. is a good consideration for a contract

B. is not a good consideration for a contract
C. results in a void agreement
D. is not permitted by law.
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Correct answer: (A)
is a good consideration for a contract
42. Contracts made before war with an alien enemy which are against public policy
are
A. suspended and are revived after the war is over.

B. dissolved
C. not affected at all
D. void ab initio
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Correct answer: (B)
dissolved
43. When a person positively asserts that a fact is true when his information does not
warrant it to be so, though he believes it to be true, there is
A. misrepresentation
B. fraud
C. undue influence
D. coercion.
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Correct answer: (A)
misrepresentation
44. The Case of Cundy v. Lindsay (1878)deals with
A. Coercion
B. undue influence
C. mistake as to the nature of transaction
D. mistake as regards identity
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Correct answer: (D)
mistake as regards identity
45. Promises forming consideration for each other are known as,
A. independent promises
B. dependent promises
C. reciprocal promises.
D. mutual promises
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Correct answer: (C)
reciprocal promises.
46. A contract has become more difficult of performance due to some un-
contemplated events or delays .The contract
A. is discharged
B. is not discharged
C. becomes void
D. becomes voidable.
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Correct answer: (B)
is not discharged
47. The court may grant rescission where the contract is
A. voidable at the option of the plaintiff

B. void
C. unenforceable
D. illegal
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Correct answer: (A)
voidable at the option of the plaintiff
48. Quantum meruit means
A. a non gratuitous promise

B. an implied promise
C. as mush as earned
D. as much as is paid.
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Correct answer: (C)
as mush as earned
49. In a sale ,if the goods are destroyed , the loss falls on
A. the buyer
B. the seller
C. partly on buyer and partly on seller
D. the seller if price has not been paid
E. by the buyer.
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Correct answer: (A)
the buyer
50. The omission of the creditor to sue within the period of limitation
A. discharges the surety

B. does not discharge the surety
C. makes the contract of guarantee void
D. makes thecontract of guarantee illegal.
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Correct answer: (B)
does not discharge the surety
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51. The case of Satyabrata Ghose v. Mugneeram Bangur & co. (1954) deals with
A. agreement opposed to public policy

B. Supervening impossibility
C. contract of guarantee
D. agency
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Correct answer: (A)
agreement opposed to public policy
52. A person enters into an agreement whereby he is bound to do something which is against
his public orprofessional duty. The agreement is
A. void on the ground of public policy

B. valid
C. voidable
D. illegal
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Correct answer: (A)
void on the ground of public policy
53. A minor enters into a contract for the purchase of certain necessaries , in such case
A. he is not personally liable to pay

B. he is liable to pay
C. his estate is liable to pay
D. his guardian is liable to pay.
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Correct answer: (C)
his estate is liable to pay
54. Flaw in a capacity to contract may arise from
A. want of consideration
B. unsoundness of mind
C. illegality of object
D. uncertainty of object.
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Correct answer: (B)
unsoundness of mind
55. I there is error in consensus , the agreement is
A. void
B. voidable
C. avoid
D. illegal
E. not affected at all.
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Correct answer: (A)
void
56. An agreement to do an impossible act is,
A. void
B. voidable
C. illegal
D. enforceable under certain circumstances.
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Correct answer: (A)
void
57. When a party to a contract transfers his contractual rights to another, it is known as,
A. rescission of contract
B. waiver of contract
C. discharge of contract,
D. assignment of contract.
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Correct answer: (D)
assignment of contract.
58. A creditor agrees with his debtor and a third party to accept that third party as his debtor .
The contract is discharged by,
A. performance
B. alteration
C. waiver
D. remission
E. remission
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Correct answer: (C)
waiver
59. Anticipatory breach of a contract takes place
A. during the performance of the contract

B. at the time when the performance is due.
C. before the performance is due
D. at the time when the contract is entered into.
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Correct answer: (C)
before the performance is due
60. Exemplary damages are
A. allowed in case of dishounor of a cheque by a banker having sufficient funds

B. the difference between the contract price and the market price
C. allowed where in case of breach of a contract , the plaintiff has not suffered any loss.
D. none of these.
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Correct answer: (A)
allowed in case of dishounor of a cheque by a banker having sufficient funds
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61. The3unlawful detention of any property of a person to obtain his consent to a

contract amounts to
A. misrepresentation
B. fraud
C. undue influence
D. coercion.
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Correct answer: (D)
coercion.
62. A person is usually of sound mind , but occasionally of sound mind
A. he may enter in to a contract when he is of sound mind,

B. he may not make a contract even when he is of sound mind
C. he cannot enter into a contract at all.
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Correct answer: (A)
he may enter in to a contract when he is of sound mind,
63. An offer is made to Mani in crowd It
A. can be accepted by him alone,

B. may be accepted by any person who hears it.
C. may be accepted by his brother
D. may be accepted by his friends.
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Correct answer: (A)
can be accepted by him alone,
64. A person who is not party t a contract
A. cannot sue,
B. can sue,
C. can sue only in well recognized cases
D. none of these.
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Correct answer: (C)
can sue only in well recognized cases
65. The contractual capacity of a company is regulated by
A. its memorandum of association and the provisions of the companies act, 1956
B. the terms of contract enteredinto with a third party
C. its articles of association
D. its prospectus.
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Correct answer: (A)
its memorandum of association and the provisions of the companies act, 1956
66. Merely because a contract was caused by one of the parties to it being under a
mistake as to a matter of fact , it isnot
A. voidable
B. void
C. affected at all
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voidable
67. A wagering agreement is.
A. forbidden by law,
B. immoral,
C. opposed to public policy
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Correct answer: (A)
forbidden by law,
68. Where the debtor does not expressly intimate or where the circumstances
attending on a payment do not indicateany intention , the creditor
A. may apply it to any lawful debt due

B. May apply it even to a time barred debt.
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may apply it to any lawful debt due
69. A undertakes to paint a picture of B. He dies before he paints the picture. The
contract
A. is discharged by death
B. becomes voidable
C. becomes voidable at the option of the legal representatives of A.
D. will have to be performed by the legal representatives of A.
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Correct answer: (A)
is discharged by death
70. A quasi contract
A. is a contract
B. as an agreement
C. creates only legal obligation
D. is none of these
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Correct answer: (C)
creates only legal obligation
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71. S and P go into a shop, S says to the shopkeeper, C let P have the goods and if
he does not pay you, I will ― This is a
A. contract of guarantee
B. contract of indemnity
C. wagering agreement
D. quasi contract
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Correct answer: (A)
contract of guarantee
72. In a sale, the property in goods
A. is transferred to the buyer

B. is yet to be transferred to the buyer
C. may be transferred at a future time
D. istransferred when goods are delivered to the buyer
E. is transferred when the buyer pays the price
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Correct answer: (A)
is transferred to the buyer
73. If a sale is by sample as well as by description , the implied condition is that the
goods shall correspond with
A. sample
B. description
C. both sample and description
D. either sample or description.
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Correct answer: (C)
both sample and description
74. In a sale , there is an implied condition on the part of the seller that he
A. has a right to sell the goods

B. is in possession of the goods
C. will have the right to sell
D. will acquire the goods
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Correct answer: (A)
has a right to sell the goods
75. In case of a wrongful dishonour of a cheque by a banker having funds to the

credit of the customer ,the court may award
A. ordinary damages,
B. nominal damages
C. exemplary damages
D. contemptuous damages.
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Correct answer: (C)
exemplary damages
76. An agreement is a voidable contract when it is
A. enforceable if certain conditions are fulfilled.

B. enforceable bylaw at the option of the aggrieved party.
C. enforceable by both parties d)not enforceable at all.
D. An agreement not enforceable by law is said to be
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Correct answer: (B)
enforceable bylaw at the option of the aggrieved party.
77. Acceptance may be revoked by the acceptor
A. at any time
B. before the letter of acceptance reaches the offerer
C. after the letter of acceptance reaches the offeree
D. before the death of the acceptor.
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Correct answer: (B)
before the letter of acceptance reaches the offerer
78. Consideration must move at the desire of
A. the promisor,
B. the promisee,
C. promisor or any other third party,
D. both the promisor and the promisee.
E. any third party
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Correct answer: (A)
the promisor,
79. On attaining the age of majority a minor‘s agreement
A. can be ratified by him

B. cannot be ratified by him
C. becomes void
D. becomes valid.
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Correct answer: (B)
cannot be ratified by him
80. When consent to an agreement is obtained by undue influence, the agreement is

a
A. contract voidable at the option of the party whose consent was so obtained
B. void contract.
C. valid contract
D. void agreement.
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Correct answer: (A)
contract voidable at the option of the party whose consent was so obtained
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81. an agreement the meaning of which is not certain, is

A. void
B. voidable
C. valid
D. illegal
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Correct answer: (D)
illegal
82. Owing to a strike in the factory of A, he is not able to supply the goods to B as

per the terms of the agreement > The agreement in such a case
A. is discharged
B. is not discharged
C. becomes void
D. is voidable at the option of A.
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is not discharged
83. when an agreement is discovered to be void ,any person who has received any
advantage under such agreement
A. is bound to restore it
B. is not bound to restore it
C. is not bound to return it.
D. may retain it
E. none of these
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Correct answer: (A)
is bound to restore it
84. A contract of indemnity is a
A. a contingent contract
B. wagering contract
C. quasi contract
D. void contract
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Correct answer: (A)
a contingent contract
85. The term property as used in the sale of goods act 1930 means
A. possession
B. ownership
C. ownership and possession both
D. the subject matter of contract of sale.
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Correct answer: (B)
ownership
86. In case of breach of a warranty , the buyer can
A. claim damages only

B. repudiate the contract
C. cannot return the goods
D. refuse to take delivery of the goods
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Correct answer: (B)
repudiate the contract
87. Sale of goods for cash is an example of
A. mutual and independent promises

B. mutual and dependent promises
C. mutual and concurrent promises
D. conditional and dependent promises,.
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Correct answer: (C)
mutual and concurrent promises
88. Where there are co-sureties ,a release by the creditor of one of them
A. discharges the other co-sureties

B. does not discharge the other co-sureties
C. makes all the co-suretiesimmediately liable
D. makes the contract of guarantee void.
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Correct answer: (B)
does not discharge the other co-sureties
89. The foundation of modern law of dameges was laid down in,

A. Tinn v. Hoffman
B. Taylor v. caldwell
C. Hadley v. Baxendale
D. Addis v. Gramophone
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Correct answer: (C)
Hadley v. Baxendale
90. The case of Hadley v. Baxendale (1854) deals with
A. anticipatory breach of contract.

B. quantum of damages
C. supervening impossibility
D. quasi contract.
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quantum of damages
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91. A person who finds good belonging to another and takes them into his custody
,is subject to the same responsibility as a
A. bailee
B. true owner
C. bailor
D. pledge.
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Correct answer: (A)
bailee
92. Ordinary damages are damages which
A. arise in the usual course of things from the breach

B. which are in the contemplation of the parties at the time when the contract is
made
C. are agreed in advance
D. are given by way of punishment for breach of contract.
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arise in the usual course of things from the breach
93. An agreement to do an act impossible in itself
A. is void,
B. is voidable
C. is void ab initio
D. becomes void when impossibility is discovered
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is void,
94. When two or more persons have made a joint promise, then unless a contrary
intention appears from the contract,all such persons must fulfill the promise
A. jointly
B. severally
C. jointly and severally
D. jointly or severally
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Correct answer: (A)
jointly
95. A contract of insurance is a
A. contract of guarantee
B. contingent contract
C. wagering agreement
D. unilateral agreement.
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Correct answer: (B)
contingent contract
96. If there is a unilateral mistake as regards identity of a party caused by fraud of he

other party , the contract is
A. void,
B. voidable,
C. valid
D. illegal
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Correct answer: (B)
voidable,
97. Consideration
A. must move from the promisee,

B. may move from the promisee or any other person
C. may move from the third party
D. may move from the promisor.
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may move from the promisee or any other person
98. A contract is
A. a legal obligation
B. an agreement plus a legal obligation
C. consensus ad idem,
D. agreement plus a legal object.
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an agreement plus a legal obligation
99. Consideration must be something which the promisor
A. is already bound to do,

B. is not already bound to do.
C. may voluntarily do
D. must not do.
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Correct answer: (B)
is not already bound to do.
100. Where consent is caused by fraud or misrepresentation , the contract is
A. voidable at the option of the aggrieved party

B. void
C. unenforceable
D. not affected in any manner
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Correct answer: (A)
voidable at the option of the aggrieved party
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101. Thecollateral transactions to an illegal agreement are
A. Void,
B. illegal,
C. voidable,
D. not affected at all
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Correct answer: (B)
illegal,
102. Which of the following are contingent contracts?
A. contract of insurance
B. contract of guarantee,
C. contracts for the sale of goods on credit
D. Wagering agreements
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Correct answer: (A)
contract of insurance
103. If a new contract is substituted in place of an existing contract, it is called
A. alteration
B. rescission
C. novation
D. waiver,
E. remission
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Correct answer: (C)
novation
104. The right of subrogation in a contract of guarantee is available to the
A. creditor
B. principal debtor
C. surety
D. indemnified
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Correct answer: (C)
surety
105. Ifa contract contains an undertaking to perform an impossibility , the contract is
A. void ab initio
B. void
C. voidable at the option of the plaintiff
D. illegal
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Correct answer: (A)
void ab initio
106. A agree to pay B Rs. 2000 if a certain ship does not return at Mumbai port within a
year .A ‗s promise can beenforced when the ship
A. arrives Mumbai a damaged condition during the years

B. is lost during the year
C. is sunk during the years
D. arrives Mumbai in a good condition during the year.
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is lost during the year
107. An employee , by the terms of his service agreement , is prevented from accepting a
similar engagement after the termination of his service .The restraint
A. valid
B. void
C. illegal
D. unenforceable
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Correct answer: (B)
void
108. A who owes Rs. 10000 to B dies leaving an estate of Rs. 6000. The legal representation
of A are
A. Liable for Rs. 10000

B. liable for Rs. 6000
C. not liable at all
D. liable for Rs. 3000.
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Correct answer: (B)
liable for Rs. 6000
109. Regulationas to the opening and closing of business in a market are
A. not unlawful even if they are in restraint of trade.

B. unlawful because they are in restraint of trade.
C. void
D. not valid
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Correct answer: (A)
not unlawful even if they are in restraint of trade.
110. Where both the parties to an agreement are under a mistake as a matter of fact essential
to the agreement ,theagreement I
A. void
B. voidable
C. illegal
D. not affected at all.
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Correct answer: (A)
void
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111. Consent given to a contract under some misrepresentation by the other party

makes the contract
A. void
B. invalid
C. unenforceable
D. voidable
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Correct answer: (D)
voidable
112. A promise to compensate ,wholly or in part , a person who has already

voluntarily done something for the promisor is
A. enforceable
B. not enforceable because it is without consideration,
C. void
D. voidable.
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Correct answer: (A)
enforceable
113. Consideration in a contract
A. may be past ,present or future,

B. may be present or future only.
C. must be present only.
D. must be future only.
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Correct answer: (A)
may be past ,present or future,
114. An agreement with or by minor is
A. void
B. voidable at the option of the minor
C. voidable at the option of the other party
D. valid.
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Correct answer: (A)
void
115. An agreement not enforceable by law is said to be
A. void,
B. voidable,
C. valid,
D. unenforceable,
E. illegal.
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Correct answer: (A)
void,
116. Flaw in capacity to contract may arise from
A. lack of free consent

B. lack of consideration
C. minority
D. absence of legal formalities.
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Correct answer: (C)
minority
117. An acceptance is not according to the mode prescribed but the offerer decides
to keep quiet. In such a case there is
A. a contract,
B. no contract,
C. a voidable contract,
D. an unenforceable contract.
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Correct answer: (A)
a contract,
118. A makes an offer to B on 10 th by a letter which reaches B on 12 th B posts letter of
acceptance on 14th which reaches A on 16th. The communication of acceptance is
complete as against A on
A. 12th
B. 14th
C. 16th
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Correct answer: (C) 16th
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121. The Law of Contract in India is contained in
A. Indian Contract Act 1862

B. Indian Contract Act 1962
C. Indian Contract Act 1872
D. Indian Contract Act 1972
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Correct answer: (C)
Indian Contract Act 1872
122. In case of illegal agreements the collateral agreements are
A. Valid Contract
B. Void Contract
C. Voidable Contract
D. None of these
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Correct answer: (B)
Void Contract
123. Consideration must move at the desire of:
A. Promisor
B. Promisee
C. Any other person
D. Any of these
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Correct answer: (A)
Promisor
124. A minor's liability for 'necessaries' supplied to him
A. Arises after he attains majority age

B. Is against only minor's property
C. Does not arise at all
D. Arises if minor gives a promise for it
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Correct answer: (B)
Is against only minor's property
125. When the consent of a party is obtained by fraud, the contract is
A. Void
B. Voidable
C. Valid
D. Illegal
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Correct answer: (B)
Voidable
126. An agreement is void if it is opposed to public policy. Which of the following is not
covered by heads of public policy.
A. Trading with an enemy

B. Trafficking in public offices
C. Marriage brokerage contracts
D. Contracts to do impossible acts
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Correct answer: (D)
Contracts to do impossible acts
127. A, B and C jointly promised to pay Rs.6000 to D. Before the performance of the
contract, C dies. Here the contract;
A. Becomes void on C's death

B. Should be performed by A and B along with C's legal representatives
C. Should be performed by A and B alone
D. Should be renewed between A, B and D
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Correct answer: (B)
Should be performed by A and B along with C's legal representatives
128. In case of breach of contract, which of the following remedy is available to the
aggrieved party?
A. Suit for recission

B. Suit for damages
C. Suit for specific performance
D. All of these
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Correct answer: (D)
All of these
129. A agrees to pay Rs.1,00,000 to B if he brings a star from the sky. This is a contingent
contract and
A. Illegal
B. Valid
C. Voidable
D. Void
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Correct answer: (D)
Void
130. In the above question, the communication of acceptance is complete against A on 28th
Dec.1998 and against B on;
A. 25th Dec.1998
B. 27th Dec.1998
C. 28th Dec.1998
D. 30th Dec.1998
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Correct answer: (D)
30th Dec.1998
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131. Which of the following elements does not affect the free consent of the parties.
A. Coercion
B. Fraud
C. Incompetency
D. Undue influence
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Correct answer: (C)
Incompetency
132. Which of the following acts does not fall under the categories of fraud?
A. Intentional false statement of facts

B. Active concealment of facts
C. Innocent false statements
D. Promise made without intention to perform
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Correct answer: (C)
Innocent false statements
133. A contract made by mistake about Indian Law, is;
A. Void
B. Valid
C. Voidable
D. Illegal
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Correct answer: (B)
Valid
134. An agreement in restraint of marriage is valid incase of the following persons
A. Minors
B. Educated
C. Married
D. None of these
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Correct answer: (A)
Minors
135. Where an agreement consists of two parts once legal and the other illegal and
the legal part is separable from the illegal one, such legal part is
A. Void
B. Valid
C. Voidable
D. Illegal
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Correct answer: (B)
Valid
136. Sometimes, a person finds certain goods belonging to some persons. In such

case, the finder
A. Becomes the owner of the goods and can use them

B. Is under a duty to trace the true owner and return the goods
C. Can sell the perishable goods if true owner cannot be found
D. Both (b) and (c)
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Correct answer: (D)
Both (b) and (c)
137. When after the formation of a valid contract, an event happens which makes the
performance of contract impossible then the contract becomes
A. Void
B. Voidable
C. Valid
D. Illegal
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Correct answer: (A)
Void
138. What is legal terminology for the doing or not doing of something which the
promisor desires to be done or not done?
A. Desires
B. Wishes
C. Considerations
D. Promise
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Correct answer: (C)
Considerations
139. An agreement enforceable by Law is a
A. Promise
B. Contract
C. Obligation
D. Lawful promise
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Correct answer: (B)
Contract
140. Which of the following statement is true?
A. Consideration must result in a benefit to both parties

B. Past consideration is no consideration in India
C. Consideration must be adequate
D. Consideration must be something which a promisor is not already bound to
do
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Correct answer: (D)
Consideration must be something which a promisor is not already bound to do
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A. A contract with a minor is voidable at the option of the minor

B. An agreement with the minor can be ratified after he attains majority
C. A person who is usually of an unsound mind cannot enter into contract even when he
is of a sound mind
D. A person who is usually of an sound mind cannot enter into contract even when he is
of a unsound mind
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Correct answer: (D)
A person who is usually of an sound mind cannot enter into contract even when he is of a
unsound mind
A. A threat to commit suicide does not amount to coercion

B. Undue influence involves use of physical pressure
C. Ignorance of law is no excuse
D. Silence always amounts to fraud
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Correct answer: (C)
Ignorance of law is no excuse
143. A contract is discharged by recission which means the;
A. Change in one or more terms of the contract

B. Acceptance of lesser performance
C. Abandonment of rights by a party
D. Cancellation of the existing contract
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Correct answer: (D)
Cancellation of the existing contract
144. Generally, which of the following damages are not recoverable?
A. Ordinary damages
B. Special damages
C. Remote damages
D. Nominal damages
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Correct answer: (C)
Remote damages
145. A, by a letter dated 25th December 1998, offers to sell his house to B for Rs.10 lakhs.
The letter reaches on 27th Dec.1998, who posts his acceptance on 28th Dec. 1998 which
reaches A on 30th Dec.1998. Here the communication of offer is completed on;
A. 25th Dec.1998
B. 27th Dec.1998
C. 28th Dec.1998
D. 30th Dec.1998
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Correct answer: (B)
27th Dec.1998
146. For entering into a contract, a minor is a person who has not completed the age of;
A. 16 years
B. 18 years
C. 20 years
D. 21 years
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Correct answer: (B)
18 years
147. A threatens to kill B if he does not agrees to sell his scooter from him for Rs.1000. Here
B's consent is obtained by
A. A undue influence
B. Fraud
C. Coercion
D. None of these
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Correct answer: (C)
Coercion
148. Which of the following statement is false?
A. A contract is not voidable if fraud or misrepresentation does not induce the other party
to enter a contract.
B. A party cannot complain of fraudulent silence or misrepresentation if he had the
means of discovering the truth with ordinary means
C. In case of fraud or misrepresentation, aggrieved party can either rescind or affirm the
contract
D. A party who affirms the contract , can also change his option afterwards if he so
decides
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Correct answer: (D)
A party who affirms the contract , can also change his option afterwards if he so decides
149. The consideration or object of agreement is considered unlawful, if is
A. Forbidden by law
B. Fraudulent
C. Immoral
D. All of these
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Correct answer: (D)
All of these
150. An agreement in restraint of marriage, ie, which prevents a person from marrying is
A. Valid
B. Voidable
C. Void
D. Contingent
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Correct answer: (C)
Void
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151. An agreement to pay money money's worth on the happening or non

happening of a specified uncertain event is a
A. Wagering agreement
B. Contingent contract
C. Quasi contract
D. Uncertain agreement
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Correct answer: (A)
Wagering agreement
152. A contingent contract dependent on the non happening of specified uncertain

event within fixed time can be enforced if the event
A. Does not happen within fixed time

B. Becomes impossible before the expiry of fixed time
C. Happens within the fixed time
D. Both (a) and (b)
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Correct answer: (D)
Both (a) and (b)
153. In commercial transactions, time is considered to be of the essence of contract,

and if the party fails to perform the contract within specified time, the contract
becomes
A. Voidable at the option of the other party

B. Void and cannot be enforced
C. Illegal for non compliance of legal terms
D. Enforceable in higher court only
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Correct answer: (A)
Voidable at the option of the other party
154. Which of the following statements is correct?
A. Ordinary damages are recoverable

B. Special damage is recoverable only if the parties knew about them
C. Remote or indirect damages are not recoverable
D. All of these
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Correct answer: (D)
All of these
155. A and B both believe that a particular kind of rice is being sold in the
[email protected] per quintel and A sells rice of that kind to B @3000/quintel. But in
fact, the market price was Rs.4000, the contract is
A. Valid
B. Void
C. Voidable
D. Illegal
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Correct answer: (A)
Valid
156. A sells the goodwill of his business to B and agrees with him to refrain from
carrying on a similar business within specified local limits. This contract is
A. Valid
B. Void
C. Voidable
D. Illegal
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Correct answer: (A)
Valid
157. A void agreement is one which is
A. Valid but not enforceable

B. Enforceable at the portion of both parties
C. Enforceable at the portion of one party
D. Not enforceable in a Court of Law
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Correct answer: (D)
Not enforceable in a Court of Law
158. A proposal when accepted becomes a:
A. Promise
B. Contract
C. Offer
D. Acceptance
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Correct answer: (A)
Promise
159. Consideration in sample term means
A. Anything in return
B. Something in return
C. Everything in return
D. Nothing in return
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Correct answer: (B)
Something in return
160. Which of the following statement is not true about minor's position in a form?
A. He cannot become a partner in an existing firm

B. He can become a partner in an existing firm
C. He can be admitted only to the benefits of any existing firm
D. He can become partner on becoming a major
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Correct answer: (B)
He can become a partner in an existing firm
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161. A wrong representation when made without any intention to deceive the other
party amounts to
A. Coercion
B. Undue influence
C. Misrepresentation
D. Fraud
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Correct answer: (C)
Misrepresentation
162. Which of the following persons can perform the contract?
A. Promisor alone
B. Legal representatives of the Promisor
C. Agent of the Promisor
D. All of these
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Correct answer: (D)
All of these
163. A contingent contract is;
A. Void
B. Voidable
C. Valid
D. Illegal
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Correct answer: (C)
Valid
164. A voidable contract is one which;
A. Can be enforced at the option of the aggrieved party

B. Can be enforced at the option of the both parties
C. Cannot be enforced in a court of laws
D. Court prohibits
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Correct answer: (A)
Can be enforced at the option of the aggrieved party
165. A agrees to sell his car worth Rs. I00000 lakh to B for rs.20000 and A's consent
was obtained by coercion. Here, the agreement is;
A. Void
B. Valid
C. Voidable
D. Unlawful
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Correct answer: (C)
Voidable
166. When one party is in a position to dominate the will of another and uses his
superior position to obtain the consent of a weaker party, the consent is said to be
obtained by;
A. Coercion
B. Undue influence
C. Fraud
D. Misrepresentation
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Correct answer: (B)
Undue influence
167. As per Section 20, the contract is void, on account of bilateral mistake of fact.
But as per Section 22, if there is mistake of only one party, then the contract is;
A. Void
B. Valid
C. Voidable
D. Illegal
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Correct answer: (B)
Valid
168. A agrees to pay Rs.50000 to B if he kills C. the agreement is
A. Void
B. Valid
C. Voidable
D. Contingent
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Correct answer: (A)
Void
169. A agrees to sell his car to B at a price which B may be able to pay. This
agreement is
A. Void
B. Valid
C. Voidable
D. Contingent
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Correct answer: (A)
Void
170. A agrees to pay Rs.1000 to B if a certain ship returns within a year. However, the
ship sinks within the year. In this case, the contract becomes
A. Valid
B. Void
C. Voidable
D. Illegal
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Correct answer: (B)
Void
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171. Where the performance of a promise by one party depends on the prior

performance of promise by the other party, such reciprocal promises fall under
category of
A. Mutual and Concurrent

B. Conditional and dependent
C. Mutual and independent
D. Both (a) and (b)
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Correct answer: (B)
Conditional and dependent
172. Standing offer means
A. Offer allowed to remain open for acceptance over a period of times

B. Offer made to the public in general
C. When the offeree offers to qualified acceptance of the offer
D. Offer made to a definite person
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Correct answer: (A)
Offer allowed to remain open for acceptance over a period of times
173. An agreement which is enforceable by law at the portion of one or more of the
parties thereon but not at the option of the other or others is a:
A. Valid Contract
B. Void Contract
C. Voidable Contract
D. Illegal Contract
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Correct answer: (C)
Voidable Contract
174. When the consent of a party is not free, the contract is:
A. Void
B. Voidable
C. Valid
D. Illegal
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Correct answer: (B)
Voidable
175. Which of the following statement is false?
A. Generally a stranger to a contract can not sue

B. A verbal promise to pay a time barred debt is valid
C. Completed gifts need no consideration
D. No consideration is necessary to create an agency
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Correct answer: (B)
A verbal promise to pay a time barred debt is valid
176. Which of the following is not an exception to the rule - No consideration, No

contract.
A. Compensation for involuntary services

B. Love & Affection
C. Contract of agencies
D. Gift
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Correct answer: (A)
Compensation for involuntary services
177. Moral pressure is involved in the case of
A. Coercion
B. Undue influence
D. Fraud
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Correct answer: (B)
Undue influence
178. An agreement the object or consideration of which is unlawful, is:
A. Void
B. Valid
C. Voidable
D. Contingent
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Correct answer: (A)
Void
179. When prior to the due date of performance, the promisor absolutely refuses to
perform the contract, it is known as:
A. Abandonment of a contract
B. Remission of contract
C. Actual breach of contract
D. Anticipatory breach of contract
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Correct answer: (D)
Anticipatory breach of contract
180. A contract depend on the happening or non happening of the future uncertain
event, is a
A. Uncertain contract
B. Contingent contract
C. Void contract
D. Voidable contract
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Correct answer: (B)
Contingent contract
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181. An agreement made with free consent to which the consideration is lawful but
inadequate is;
A. Void
B. Valid
C. Voidable
D. Unlawful
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Correct answer: (B)
Valid
182. A contract with the minor, which is beneficial for him, is;
A. Void ab initio
B. Voidable
C. Valid
D. Illegal
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Correct answer: (C)
Valid
183. When the consent to an agreement is obtained by coercion, the agreement is

voidable at the option of
A. Either party to the agreement

B. A party whose consent was so obtained
C. A party who obtained the consent
D. None of these
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Correct answer: (B)
A party whose consent was so obtained
184. Where the consent of both the parties is given by mistakes, the contract is;
A. Void
B. Valid
C. Voidable
D. Illegal
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Correct answer: (A)
Void
185. A mistake as to law not in force in India has the same effect as;
A. Mistake of fact
B. Mistake of Indian Law
C. Fraud
D. Misrepresentation
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Correct answer: (A)
Mistake of fact
186. An agreement in restraint of legal proceedings is void. It does not cover an

agreement which
A. Restrict absolutely the parties from enforcing their legal rights.

B. Cuts short the period of limitation
C. Discharges a party from liability or extinguishes the rights of a party
D. Provides for a reference to arbitration instead of court of law
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Correct answer: (D)
Provides for a reference to arbitration instead of court of law
187. The basis of 'quasi contractual relations' is the
A. Existence of a valid contract between the parties

B. Prevention of unjust enrichment at the expense of others
C. Provision contained in section 10 of the Contract Act
D. Existence of a voidable contract between the parties
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Correct answer: (B)
Prevention of unjust enrichment at the expense of others
188. The special damages ie, the damages which arise due to so a special or unusual
circumstances
A. Are not recoverable altogether

B. Are illegal being punitive in nature
C. Cannot be claimed as a matter of right
D. Can be claimed as a matter of right
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Correct answer: (C)
Cannot be claimed as a matter of right
189. When the offeree offers to qualified acceptance of the offer subject to

modifications and variations he is said to have made a
A. Standing, open or continuing offer

B. Counter offer
C. Cross offer
D. Special offer
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Correct answer: (B)
Counter offer
190. Which is the following is false? An offer to be valid must;
A. Intend to create legal relations

B. Have certain and unambiguous terms
C. Contain a term the non‐compliance of which would amount to acceptance
D. Be communicated to the person to whom it is made
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Correct answer: (C)
Contain a term the non‐compliance of which would amount to acceptance
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191. An offer may lapse by
A. Revocation
B. Counter Offer
C. Rejection of offer by offeree
D. All of these
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Correct answer: (D)
All of these
A. There can be a stranger to a contract

B. There can be a stranger to a consideration
C. There can be a stranger to a contract & consideration
D. None of the above
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Correct answer: (B)
There can be a stranger to a consideration
193. Ordinarily, a minor's agreement is
A. Void ab initio
B. Voidable
C. Valid
D. Unlawful
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Correct answer: (A)
Void ab initio
194. The threat to commit suicide amounts to
A. Coercion
B. Undue influence
D. Fraud
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Correct answer: (A)
Coercion
195. On the valid performance of the contractual obligations by the parties, the
contract;
A. Is discharged
B. Becomes enforceable
C. Becomes void
D. None of these
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Correct answer: (A)
Is discharged
196. In case of anticipatory breach, the aggrieved party may treat the contract;
A. As discharged and bring an immediate action for damages

B. As operative and wait till the time for performance arrives
C. Exercise option either (a) or (b)
D. None of these
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Correct answer: (C)
Exercise option either (a) or (b)
197. A contingent contract depend on the happening of the future uncertain event
can be enforced when the event;
A. Happens
B. Becomes impossible
C. Doesn't happen
D. Either of these
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Correct answer: (A)
Happens
198. On the acceptance of an offer by a offeree
A. Only the acceptor becomes bound by accepting the offer

B. Only the offeror becomes bound as his terms are accepted
C. Both the acceptor and offeree becomes bound by the contract
D. None of these
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Correct answer: (C)
Both the acceptor and offeree becomes bound by the contract
199. Which of the following persons are not competent to contract?
A. Minors
B. Persons of unsound mind
C. Persons disqualified by law
D. All of these
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Correct answer: (D)
All of these
200. When the consent of a party is obtained by coercion undue influence, fraud or

misrepresentation, the contract is;
A. Void
B. Voidable
C. Valid
D. Illegal
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Correct answer: (B)
Voidable
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201. Where the consent of a party is obtained by misrepresentation, the contract is;

A. Valid
B. Void
C. Voidable
D. Illegal
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Correct answer: (C)
Voidable
202. A agrees to pay Rs.5 lakhs to B procures an employment for A in Income Tax
Department. This agreement is
A. Void
B. Valid
C. Voidable
D. Contingent
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Correct answer: (A)
Valid
203. An agreement to do an illegal act(eg: sharing the earnings of smuggling

business) is
A. Valid
B. Void
C. Voidable
D. Contingent
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Correct answer: (B)
Void
204. LA, B and C jointly promised to pay Rs.60000 to D. A was compelled by D to pay

the entire amount of Rs.60000. Here
A. A can file a suit against D for recovery of the amount exceeding his share
B. A is entitled to recover Rs.20000 each from B and C
C. On payment by A, the contract is discharged and B and C are also not liable to
A.
D. D is not justified here and is liable to refund the entire amount to A
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Correct answer: (B)
A is entitled to recover Rs.20000 each from B and C
205. Can a person who is usually of unsound, but occasionally of sound mind, make
a contract?
A. Yes, he can always make a contract

B. Yes, but only when he is sound mind
C. No, he cannot make contract
D. Can't be determined
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Correct answer: (B)
Yes, but only when he is sound mind
206. Which is the following is false? An acceptance:
A. Must be communicated
B. Must be absolute and unconditional
C. Must accepted by a person having authority to accept
D. May be presumed from silence of offeree
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Correct answer: (D)
May be presumed from silence of offeree
207. Which is the following is false? Consideration:
A. Must move at the desire of the promisor

B. May move from any person
C. Must be illusory
D. Must be some value
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Correct answer: (C)
Must be illusory
208. Consideration may be
A. Past
B. Present
C. Future
D. All of the above
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Correct answer: (D)
All of the above
209. Consent is not said to be free when it is caused by
A. Coercion
B. Undue influence
C. Fraud
D. All of these
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Correct answer: (D)
All of these
210. In case of illegal agreements, the collateral agreements are;
A. Void
B. Valid
C. Voidable
D. Any of these
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Correct answer: (B)
Valid
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211. A contract is discharged by novation which means the;
A. Cancellation of the existing contract

B. Change in one or more terms of the contract
C. Substitution of existing contract for a new one
D. None of these
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Correct answer: (C)
Substitution of existing contract for a new one
212. Sometimes, a party is entitled to claim compensation in proportion to the work

done by him. It is possible by a suit for;
A. Damages
B. Injunction
C. Quantum merit
D. None of these
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Correct answer: (C)
Quantum merit
A. An agreement enforceable by law is a contract

B. An agreement is an accepted proposal
C. Both (a) and (b)
D. None of these
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Correct answer: (C)
Both (a) and (b)
214. As a general rule, an agreement made without consideration is;
A. Void
B. Voidable
C. Valid
D. Unlawful
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Correct answer: (A)
Void
215. Which of the following persons do not fall under the category of persons of
unsound mind?
A. Idiot
B. Lunatics
C. Drunken
D. Alien
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Correct answer: (D)
Alien
216. A contract made by mistake about some foreign law, is;
A. Void
B. Valid
C. Voidable
D. Illegal
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Correct answer: (A)
Void
217. An agreement, which prevents a person from carrying lawful business is
A. Valid
B. Void
C. Voidable
D. Contingent
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Correct answer: (B)
Void
218. A contingent contract dependent on the non happening of a future uncertain

event becomes void when such event
A. Happens
B. Does not become impossible
C. Does not happen
D. Both (a) and (b)
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Correct answer: (D)
Both (a) and (b)
219. A party entitled to rescind contract, losses the remedy where
A. He has ratified the contract

B. Third party has acquired right in good faith
C. Contract is not separable and recession is sought of a party only
D. All of these
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Correct answer: (D)
All of these
220. When offer is made to a definite person, it is known as
A. General offer
B. Cross offer
C. Counter offer
D. Special offer
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Correct answer: (D)
Special offer
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221. ______________ is a voluntary association of persons formed to carry on some business

for profit or to promote art, science, education or some charitable purpose.
A. Incorporation
B. Private company
C. Company
D. Public company
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Correct answer: (C)
Company
222. Accounts of a company must be audited by an ______________
A. Chartered Accountant
B. Auditor
C. Board of Directors
D. All of these.
View answer
Correct answer: (B)
Auditor
223. A public company has been defined in sec ______________
A. 3(1)(iv)
B. 3(1)(i)
C. 3(1)(iii)
D. 3(1)(ii)
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Correct answer: (A)
3(1)(iv)
224. The shorter versions of a prospectus is also known as ______________
A. Deemed prospectus
B. Incomplete prospectus
C. Abridged prospectus
D. Red Herring Prospectus
View answer
Correct answer: (C)
Abridged prospectus
225. The articles of Association and the memorandum of Association are drafted by
______________
A. Auditor
B. Director
C. Secretary
D. Register
View answer
Correct answer: (C)
Secretary
226. The board of directors delegate the power to ______________
A. Issue debentures
B. Issue of shares
C. Invest the fund
D. Make loans
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Correct answer: (D)
Make loans
227. Holding company is defined in section ______________ of the companies Act.
A. 4(4)
B. 2(2)
C. 3(4)
D. 3(1)
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Correct answer: (A)
4(4)
228. The other name of indoor management is called ______________
A. Golden rule
B. Constructive notice
C. Indoor rule
D. Tarquand rule
View answer
Correct answer: (D)
Tarquand rule
229. The statement in lieu of prospectus is drafted in accordance with the particulars set in
part I of the ______________ the Act
A. Schedule I
B. Schedule IV
C. Schedule III
D. Schedule II
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Correct answer: (D)
Schedule II
230. The right given to a particular class of shareholders are called the ______________
A. Special rights
B. General rights
C. Class right
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Correct answer: (D)
None of the above
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231. The auditor of government company is appointed by the ______________ of India
A. High court
B. Supreme court
C. State legislative
D. Controller and Auditor General.
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Correct answer: (D)
Controller and Auditor General.
232. If the company’s Act go beyond the provisions of the Memorandum, its act will
be ______________
A. Constructive notice
B. Circular
C. Ultra virus
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Correct answer: (C)
Ultra virus
233. Every share holder of a company is also known as ______________

A. Member
B. Partner
C. Director
D. All of the above
View answer
Correct answer: (A)
Member
234. Articles of association adopt the rules and regulations contained in

______________ of schedule I of the companies Act
A. Table C
B. Table D
C. Table A
D. Table B
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Correct answer: (C)
Table A
235. A ______________ may be defined as a person having aontrol over the affairs,
conduct and management of a company.
A. Share holders
B. Director
C. Body Corporate
D. Member
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Correct answer: (B)
Director
236. The managing directors hold the ______________ shares of the company.
A. Deemed
B. Equity
C. Qualification
D. Preference
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Correct answer: (C)
Qualification
237. A meeting of Board of Directors shall be held at least ______________

A. One month
B. Once in every 3 months and at least 4 such meetings shall be held every year.
C. Two month
D. 4 months and at least 3 such meetings must be held in every year.
View answer
Correct answer: (B)
Once in every 3 months and at least 4 such meetings shall be held every year.
238. When a director voluntarily remains absent from the three consecutive

meetings of the Board of Directors, and
A. He become liable to be punished with @Rs.500 for every default

B. He is disqualified for becoming a director of any company
C. His office falls vacant
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Correct answer: (C)
His office falls vacant
239. The first annual general meeting of the company must be held within
______________
A. 6 months of incorporation
B. 6 months from the date at which the company’s entitled to start its business
C. 18 months from the date at which the company is entitled to start its business
D. 18 months of incorporation.
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Correct answer: (D)
18 months of incorporation.
240. The chairman of the company has ______________ vote
A. 1
B. 3
C. 2
D. None of these.
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Correct answer: (C)
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241. ______________ is the resolution which is passed , at valid called general meeting,
by special majority of the meeting.
A. Ordinary resolution
B. Special resolution
C. Resolution by postal ballot
D. Resolution requiring special notice.
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Correct answer: (B)
Special resolution
242. ______________ is a person who has ultimate control over the affairs of factory
A. Young person
B. Adult
C. Occupier
D. Adolescent
View answer
Correct answer: (C)
Occupier
243. ______________ are the true owners of the company.
A. Members
B. Investors
C. Directors
D. Share holders
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Correct answer: (D)
Share holders
244. Which of the following documents is submitted by the board of directors at

every AGM______________?
A. Balance sheet
B. Profit and Loss Account
C. Both A and B
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Correct answer: (C)
Both A and B
245. ______________ guarantees its established quality
A. Patent
B. Goods
C. Trade mark
D. Safety
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Correct answer: (C)
Trade mark
246. Where a directors acts dishonestly to the interest of the company. He will be

held liable for ______________
A. Negligence
B. Malafide acts
C. Ultra virus acts
D. Breach of fiduciary duty
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Correct answer: (D)
Breach of fiduciary duty
247. An act which is to be ultra virus a company is ______________
A. Void
B. Valid
C. Both A and B
D. None of these.
View answer
Correct answer: (A)
Void
248. Shelf prospects relates under Sec. ______________
A. 16 A
B. 14 A
C. 60 A
D. 40 A
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Correct answer: (C)
60 A
249. An official liquidator is appointed by the ______________
A. Central government
B. By Court
C. State Government
D. Company
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Correct answer: (A)
Central government
250. As per Sec. 439 who can file a petition to the Tribunal for winding up?
A. The Registrar
B. Company
C. Contributory
D. Any one of these.
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Correct answer: (D)
Any one of these.
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251. ______________ is a legal person which capable of perpetual succession and common

seal
A. Company
B. Firm
C. Voluntary Association
D. Partnership.
View answer
Correct answer: (A)
Company
252. Minimum ______________ and maximum ______________ constitute a private limited

company
A. 2 of 10
B. 7 of unlimited
C. 2 of 15
D. 2 of 50
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Correct answer: (D)
2 of 50
253. ______________ Company may be companies limited by shares companies limited
guarantee, unlimited companies.
A. Number of members
B. Liability of members
C. Registered
D. Incorporation
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Correct answer: (B)
Liability of members
254. The common seal of the company is the ______________
A. Official signature of the company

B. Rights of the company
C. General view of the company
View answer
Correct answer: (A)
Official signature of the company
255. ______________ refers to a voluntary association of individuals formed for the purpose

of obtaining a particular social or economical goal.
A. Illegal Association
B. Partnership
C. Incorporation
D. Company
View answer
Correct answer: (D)
Company
256. Corporate veil ensures ______________ of the company
A. Protection
B. Legal Immunity
C. Both A and B
View answer
Correct answer: (B)
Legal Immunity
257. Sec. ______________ of the companies act states that, a public company making an
issue of securities shall circulate information memorandum to the public before filling of a
prospectus.
A. 60(B)
B. 60(a)
C. 16(B)
D. 16(a)
View answer
Correct answer: (A)
60(B)
258. A printed copy articles as altered shall be filed by the company with the register within
______________ of order of approval from central
A. 3 months
B. 6 months
C. One month
D. 2 month
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Correct answer: (C)
One month
259. A company is said to be incorporated when it is registered with registrar of the

______________ company
A. Licensing
B. Government
C. Existing
D. Joint stock
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Correct answer: (D)
Joint stock
260. Prospectus must therefore make full and honest declaration of materials facts without
concealing or omitting any relevant fact. This is known as ______________
A. Twiquant rule
B. Golden rule
C. General rule
D. Special rule
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Correct answer: (B)
Golden rule
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261. ______________ Acts as the official signature of the company.

A. Registration
C. Legal entity
D. Common seal
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Correct answer: (D)
Common seal
262. In case of a company limited by guarantee, the liability of the members can be
enforced
A. Only at the time of winding up of the company

B. At any time when the company so decide
C. Only by an order of court
D. Only by an order of Registrar of companies
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Correct answer: (A)
Only at the time of winding up of the company
263. ______________ describes the scope of company activities
A. Memorandum of association
B. Prospectus
C. Articles of Association
D. Documents
View answer
Correct answer: (A)
Memorandum of association
264. ______________ signed by the required number of persons which are necessary for
the formation of company.
A. Memorandum of Association
B. Prospectus
C. Statement in lieu
View answer
Correct answer: (B)
Prospectus
265. Registered Office clause of memorandum of Association contain ______________

A. The complete postal address
B. The name of Registrar of companies
C. The name of City/ Town only and not that of the state
D. The name of the state in which registered office of the company is to situate
View answer
Correct answer: (D)
The name of the state in which registered office of the company is to situate
266. ______________ lays down the objects and powers of the company.
B. Articles of Association
C. Prospectus
D. Statement in lieu
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Correct answer: (A)
Memorandum of Association
267. Offers may be invited from the public by issuing a document known as

______________
A. Prospectus
B. Notice
C. Circular
D. All of the above
View answer
Correct answer: (A)
Prospectus
268. The office of a director becomes vacant if he fails to obtain his qualification

shares within ______________
A. 30 days
B. 1 month
C. 2 months
D. 3 month
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Correct answer: (C)
2 months
269. ______________ Member of directors need to retire every year

A. 2/3
B. 2
C. ¼
D. 1/3
View answer
Correct answer: (D)
1/3
270. Minimum number of directors in public company is ______________
A. 3
B. 2
C. 4
D. 1
View answer
Correct answer: (A)
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271. The term whole time director is defined in sec ______________ of the Companies Act
1956
A. 2(25)
B. 2(24)
C. 3(25)
D. 3(24)
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Correct answer: (B)
2(24)
272. ______________ is the minimum number that should be present at the meeting as per
the articles of the company before any business can be validly transacted.
A. Minutes
B. Quorum
C. Register
D. Proxies
View answer
Correct answer: (B)
Quorum
273. Decisions of a company are made by ______________ of its members passed at meeting

of members
A. Notice
B. Resolution
C. Quorum
D. Circular
View answer
Correct answer: (B)
Resolution
274. Winding up by special resolution passed by the company
A. Compulsory winding up
B. Winding up
C. Voluntary winding up
D. All of the above
View answer
Correct answer: (C)
Voluntary winding up
275. ______________ is the first state in which assists realized liabilities are paid off and
surplus is distributed
A. Dissolution
B. Winding up
C. Acquisitions
D. All of the above
View answer
Correct answer: (B)
inding up
276. Factories Act came in to existence in ______________
A. 1948
B. 1881
C. 1781
D. 1757
View answer
Correct answer: (A)
1948
277. A ______________ is a visual symbol attached to goods
A. Patent
B. A trade mark
C. Corporal goods
D. Sealed goods
View answer
Correct answer: (B)
A trade mark
278. Mention one right that the proxy enjoys during a meeting?
A. Right to attend the meeting

B. Right to poll
C. Right to vote
D. None of these
View answer
Correct answer: (C)
Right to vote
279. The company agrees that the remuneration of non - executive directors shall be decided
by ______________
A. Company
B. Share holders
D. Central Government
View answer
Correct answer: (C)
Board of Directors
280. The alteration of the memorandum has to be certified by the Registrar within
A. 30 days
B. 15 days
C. 45 days
D. 60 days
View answer
Correct answer: (A)
30 days
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281. Legal position of a promoter of a company is ______________
A. That of an agent
B. That of a Trustee
C. In a judiciary capacity
D. That of a solicitor
View answer
Correct answer: (C)
In a judiciary capacity
282. The procedure to write facts about resolution and its decision is called
A. Quorum
B. Notice
C. Minutes of narration
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Correct answer: (C)
Minutes of narration
283. In the event of company being wound up the Tribunal shall prepare list of
contributories into ______________
A. List A
B. List B
C. List A and B
D. List A or B
View answer
Correct answer: (C)
List A and B
284. See ______________ of the companies Act, 1956 states that a company means "a
company formed and registered under this Act, or an existing company"
A. 3(2)(ii)
B. 3(1)(ii)
C. 3(3)(i)
D. 3(1)(i)
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Correct answer: (D)
3(1)(i)
285. A company is a ______________ person
A. Distinct person
B. Group
C. Legal
D. Association
View answer
Correct answer: (C)
Legal
286. ______________ company are those which are incorporated by a Royal Charter.
A. Chartered
B. Registered
C. Statutory
D. None of these.
View answer
Correct answer: (A)
Chartered
287. Public company means a company which has a minimum paid up capital of Rs.
______________
A. 2,00,000
B. 3,00,000
C. 5,00,000
D. 1,00,000
View answer
Correct answer: (C)
5,00,000
288. The memorandum of Association is a ______________ of the company.
A. Certificate
B. Schedule
C. Document
View answer
Correct answer: (C)
Document
289. Which doctrine protects the out of the outsiders from the company?
A. The doctrine of Ultra virus

B. The doctrine of indoor management
C. Both A and B
View answer
Correct answer: (B)
The doctrine of indoor management
290. A copy special resolution has to be filed with the register within ______________
days
A. 90 days
B. 30 days
C. 60 days
D. 120 days.
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Correct answer: (B)
30 days
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291. ______________ is the first stage in the formation of a company
A. Promotion
B. Raising of Capital
C. Incorporation
D. Commencement of business
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Correct answer: (A)
Promotion
292. ______________ is issued by any financial constitution or bank for on e or more of

issues of securities or class of securities specified in the prospectus.
A. A bridged prospectus
B. Shelf Prospectus
C. Deemed Prospectus
D. Red Herring Prospectus
View answer
Correct answer: (B)
Shelf Prospectus
293. ______________ is a shorter version of the prospectus and contains all the salient
features of a prospectus that forms a part of the memorandum.
A. Deemed prospectus
B. A bridged prospectus
C. Red herring prospectus
D. Shelf prospectus
View answer
Correct answer: (B)
A bridged prospectus
294. On which of the following dates the companies Act,1956 come in to force?
A. 31st March 1956

B. 1st April 1956
C. 31st March 1957
D. 1st April 1957.
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Correct answer: (B)
1st April 1956
295. ______________ of schedule I of the companies Act, which gives the specimen of

memorandum of a company limited by shares
A. Table B
B. Table A
C. Table D
D. Table E
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Correct answer: (A)
Table B
296. If at the registration, a company limited by shares does not file articles of
association with the registrar, then
A. The company deemed to have adopted Table A

B. The company cannot be registered without this document
C. The company is deemed to have become a company with unlimited liability
View answer
Correct answer: (A)
The company deemed to have adopted Table A
297. ______________ document contains the rules, regulations and bye-laws for the
internal management of the company
B. Article of Association
C. Prospectus
D. Statement in lieu.
View answer
Correct answer: (B)
Article of Association
298. The forms of Memorandum of association are given in tables ______________ in

schedule I of the companies Act 1956
A. B,A&E
B. B,C,D&E
C. A,C,D&E
D. D,A,E.
View answer
Correct answer: (B)
B,C,D&E
299. Doctrine of constructive notice means ______________
A. Notice of alternation of object clause to the registrar

B. Notice to outside dealing with the registrar as to contents of memorandum
and articles
C. Notice of change of name to members
D. Notice to public as to issue of prospectus.
View answer
Correct answer: (B)
Notice to outside dealing with the registrar as to contents of memorandum and
articles
300. ______________ vacancy is caused by resignation, death, insolvency or insanity
A. Casual
B. General
C. Special
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Correct answer: (A)
Casual
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301. The directors may be held ______________ liable on their failure to fulfill the
formalities imposed upon them by the Act
A. General law
B. Criminal
C. Civil
D. All of the above
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Correct answer: (B)
Criminal
302. ______________ is a group of people who are acting on behalf of the company
A. Managing Director
B. Partnership
D. All of the above
View answer
Correct answer: (C)
Board of Directors
303. ______________ director act during the absence of the original director.
A. First director
B. Additional director
C. Alternative director
D. Representative director
View answer
Correct answer: (C)
Alternative director
304. For the proper conduct of business in a meeting a ______________ is necessary
A. Director
B. Managing director
C. Chairman
D. Shareholders
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Correct answer: (C)
Chairman
305. ______________ is a proposal put before a meeting.
A. Motion
B. Resolution
C. Quorum
D. Proxy
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Correct answer: (A)
Motion
306. In case of members voluntary winding up , the liquidation for conducting the
winding up proceedings is appointed by ______________.
A. Central government
B. Company in its general meeting
C. Company law board
D. Register
View answer
Correct answer: (B)
Company in its general meeting
307. The name of a defunct company can be resorted to register on an application

made to the Tribunal by the company, or any member or a creditor within
______________.
A. 3 years from the dissolution

B. 6 years from the dissolution
C. 20 years from the dissolution
D. 12 years from the dissolution.
View answer
Correct answer: (C)
20 years from the dissolution
308. Every worker who worked for ______________ days entitled to Annual Wages
A. 200
B. 240
C. 500
D. 440
View answer
Correct answer: (B)
240
309. In corporal properties are not ______________
A. Flexible
B. Apparent
C. Corporal
D. Reachable
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Correct answer: (B)
Apparent
310. Extra ordinary meeting of the ______________
A. Member
B. Share holders
C. Directors
D. Both A and B
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Correct answer: (B)
Share holders
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311. The winding up in which a solvency declaration is not made is known as

______________
A. Creditors voluntary winding up

B. Members voluntary winding up
C. Compulsory winding up
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Correct answer: (A)
Creditors voluntary winding up
312. On a winding up order being made, the co9mpany’s property comes under the
custody of ______________
A. Central Government
B. Tribunal
C. Share holders
D. Liquidator
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Correct answer: (D)
Liquidator
313. The charter of a company is its ______________
A. Articles of Association
B. Prospectus
C. Memorandum of Association
D. Certificate of incorporation
View answer
Correct answer: (C)
314. The doctrine of indoor management provides protection to ______________
A. The outsider
B. The Board of Directors
C. The Share holders
D. The managing directors
View answer
Correct answer: (A)
The outsider
315. Minutes of company meeting should e prepared with in ______________ of the

meeting
A. 21 days
B. 30 days
C. 40 days
D. 45 days
View answer
Correct answer: (B)
30 days
316. Official liquidators are appointed from the panel of ______________
A. Professional firm of Chartered Accountant

B. Advocate
C. Company Secretaries
D. All of the above
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Correct answer: (D)
All of the above
317. A company is a ______________ of a person who have come together for a

common object which generally is to earn profit
A. Artificial person
B. Voluntary Association
C. Incorporate Association
D. All of these.
View answer
Correct answer: (D)
All of these.
318. Mean any premises including precincts thereof
A. Industry
B. Factory
C. Company
D. Workmen
View answer
Correct answer: (B)
Factory
319. Companies limited by ______________ are not formed for the purpose of profit but
for the promotion of art, science, culture, charity, sports, commerce etc.
A. Members
B. Shares
C. Liability
D. Guarantee
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Correct answer: (D)
Guarantee
320. During which of the following circumstances can the veil be lifted by the court?
A. Where the Co acts as an agent

B. Where a fund is noticed
C. When the company tries to avoid certain legal obligation
D. All of the above.
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Correct answer: (D)
All of the above.
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321. The ______________ issues the certificate of incorporation
A. Register
B. Director
C. Court
D. All of the above
View answer
Correct answer: (A)
Register
322. Sec. ______________ of the companies Act deals with the meaning and provisions
related to the shelf prospectus.
A. 50
B. 4(1)
C. 2(2)
D. 60
View answer
Correct answer: (D)
60
323. Sec. ______________ of the companied Act defines foreign company
A. 4(4)
B. 3(1)(i)
C. 3(1)(ii)
D. 591
View answer
Correct answer: (D)
591
324. A company may change its name by passing ______________ with the approval of
central govt.
A. Special resolution
B. Ordinary resolution
C. Both A & B
View answer
Correct answer: (A)
Special resolution
325. Golden rule was laid down by ______________
A. KINDERSELY VC in new Brun Wick Co. V Marreride

B. Edington V Fitzmaurice
C. Treeman V Buckhcats
D. Royal British Bank V Turquand
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Correct answer: (A)
KINDERSELY VC in new Brun Wick Co. V Marreride
326. ______________ is a person who has signed company’s memorandum of association
A. Individual
B. Corporate body
C. Member
D. Legal person
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Correct answer: (C)
Member
327. The privilege of limited liability was introduced in the Indian Company Law, in the year
of
A. 1850
B. 1857
C. 1927
D. 1956
View answer
Correct answer: (B)
1857
328. The first important document to be filed with the Registrar is ______________
B. Prospectus
D. None of these.
View answer
Correct answer: (C)
329. ______________ contain the rules and regulation of the company
A. Prospectus
B. Statement in lieu
C. Articles of Association
D. Memorandum of Association
View answer
Correct answer: (C)
Articles of Association
330. The capital with which the company is registered is called the ______________
A. Subscribed Capital
B. Nominal Capital
C. Working Capital
D. None of these
View answer
Correct answer: (B)
Nominal Capital
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331. The procedure for change of registered office from one city to another within
the state is by passing ______________
A. Special resolution only

B. Ordinary resolution only
C. Special resolution and approval of central government
D. Ordinary resolution and approval of company law board
View answer
Correct answer: (A)
Special resolution only
332. The forms of articles of association are given in tables ______________ is schedule I

of the companies Act 1956
A. A,C,D&E
B. B,C,D&E
C. B,A,C&E
D. B,D&E
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Correct answer: (A)
A,C,D&E
333. According to sec.225, the directors should be appointed in he ______________
A. Office of the Registrar

B. General Meeting
C. Company
D. Share holders
View answer
Correct answer: (B)
General Meeting
334. Directors are ______________ of he powers conferred on then and they must

exercise those powers bonafide and for the benefit of the company.
A. Trustee
B. Management
C. Representative
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Correct answer: (A)
Trustee
335. The quorum for a meeting of the board of directors shall be ______________ of its
total strength or 2 directors whichever is higher.
A. 3
B. ½
C. ¼
D. 1/3
View answer
Correct answer: (D)
1/3
336. ______________ can be imposed on directors for non compliance of

requirements’of companies Act
A. Penalty
B. Fine
C. Statutory penalty
D. Criminal liability
View answer
Correct answer: (B)
Fine
337. ______________ is the first general meeting of the share holders odf a public
company
A. Extra ordinary meeting

B. Class meeting
C. General meeting
D. Statutory meeting.
View answer
Correct answer: (D)
Statutory meeting.
338. ______________ called for dealing with some urgent special business which cannot
e postponed till the next annual general meeting.
A. Extra ordinary general meeting

B. Ordinary general meeting
C. Class meeting
View answer
Correct answer: (A)
Extra ordinary general meeting
339. ______________ refers to the instrument by which a person is appointed to act for

another at a meeting of the company.
A. Proxy
B. Quorum
C. Motion
View answer
Correct answer: (A)
Proxy
340. winding up by the order of Tribunal is ______________
A. Voluntary winding up
B. Compulsory winding up
C. Winding up
D. All the above.
View answer
Correct answer: (B)
Compulsory winding up
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341. The order of dissolution can be issued only by the company
A. Tribunal
B. Company Law Board
C. Both A and B
D. None of these.
View answer
Correct answer: (A)
Tribunal
342. ______________ mean a person who is either child or Adolescent
A. Child
B. Young person
C. Adolescent
D. Adult
View answer
Correct answer: (B)
Young person
343. ______________ auditors of the company are appointed by the share holders in

annual General Meeting.
A. General
B. Statutory
C. Special
D. None of these
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Correct answer: (B)
Statutory
344. A registered trade mark is called ______________
A. Patent
B. Sealed good
C. Common Law Mark
D. ISI mark
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Correct answer: (C)
Common Law Mark
345. The minutes of the company in case of a Board Meeting shall be signed by

______________
A. Director
B. Chairman
C. Managing director
D. Both A and B.
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Correct answer: (B)
Chairman
346. Shelf Prospectus means a prospectus issued by ______________
A. Any trading company

B. Any industrial company
C. Any financial institution of bank
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Correct answer: (C)
Any financial institution of bank
347. The common seal of the company should have
A. The company’s name

B. The word Corporate seal
C. The Place of the company
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Correct answer: (D)
All of the above.
348. For declaration of dividend no ______________ resolution is required
A. Ordinary
B. Special
C. Simple
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Correct answer: (B)
Special
349. Anything done under an agreement between the company and third party
requires recognition of the company in the form of ______________
A. Contract
B. Agreement
C. Partnership
D. Official seal
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Correct answer: (D)
Official seal
350. Private company means a company which has a minimum paid up capital of

______________
A. Rs.2,00,000
B. Rs.5,00,000
C. Rs.1,00,000
D. Rs.1,50,000
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Correct answer: (C)
Rs.1,00,000
Business Law
351. On a share of Rs.200 of a company a shares holder has already paid Rs.150 . His
L9iability is now limited to:
A. 200
B. 50
C. 150
D. 0
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Correct answer: (B)
50
352. Doctrine of Ultra virus has reference to ______________ clause
A. Object
B. Subscription
C. Liability
D. None of these.
View answer
Correct answer: (A)
Object
353. ______________ are subordinate to and controlled by the memorandum.
B. Prospectus
C. Statement in law
View answer
Correct answer: (A)
354. The idea of carrying on a business is conceived by a person by a group of

persons called ______________
A. Exploits
B. Promoters
C. Directors
D. None of these
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Correct answer: (B)
Promoters
355. The company shall give notice of alteration to the Register within ______________
of passing the resolution
A. 3 months
B. 6 months
C. 30 days
D. 60 days
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Correct answer: (C)
30 days
356. The association that are not registered under sec. II of the companies act is
______________
A. Incorporated Association
B. Illegal Association
C. ]Non Licensed Association
D. Unregistered Association
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Correct answer: (B)
Illegal Association
357. Statutory companies are also known as ______________
A. State legislative
B. Govt. Company
C. Corporation
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Correct answer: (C)
Corporation
358. ______________ is the construction of a company
A. Promotion
B. Certificate of incorporation
C. Memorandum
D. Documents
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Correct answer: (C)
Memorandum
359. A public company having a share capital, becomes entitled to commence

business only after obtaining a further certificate known as a ______________
A. Company formation
B. Certificate of incorporation
C. Provisional contracts
D. Certificate of commence business
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Correct answer: (D)
Certificate of commence business
360. ______________ is subordinate to and controlled by the memorandum of

association
A. Prospectus
B. Statement in lieu
C. Articles of association
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Correct answer: (C)
Articles of association
Business Law
361. The doctrine of indoor Management has its own origin in
A. Salmon V Salona U&Co.Ltd.

B. Ryland V Turquand
C. Royal British Bank V Turquand
D. None of these
View answer
Correct answer: (C)
Royal British Bank V Turquand
362. ______________ is the supreme policy framing and decision making organ of a

company.
A. Board of directors
B. Share holders
C. Auditor
D. Body corporate
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Correct answer: (A)
Board of directors
363. A person cannot hold directorship of more than ______________ companies at a

time
A. 15
B. 50
C. 25
D. 10
View answer
Correct answer: (A)
15
364. Minimum number of directors in private company is ______________
A. 3
B. 2
C. 4
D. 1
View answer
Correct answer: (B)
2
365. The appointment of every director is to be made by an ______________ at the

general meeting
A. Ordinary resolution
C. Single resolution
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Correct answer: (A)
Ordinary resolution
366. Statutory meeting held within a period of ______________
A. 90 days from the date at which the company is entitled to start its business
B. 6 months from the date of incorporation
C. Not less one month & not more than 6 month which the company is entitled
to start its business
D. 18 months from the date of incorporation
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Correct answer: (C)
Not less one month & not more than 6 month which the company is entitled to start
its business
367. ______________ means the list of business or thing to be done at the meeting

A. Quorum
B. Register
C. Minutes
D. Agenda
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Correct answer: (D)
Agenda
368. Special resolution is passed by majority ______________ of the members voting by

show of hands or on poll either in person or by proxy.
A. 1/3
B. ½
C. 3
D. ¾
View answer
Correct answer: (D)
¾
369. A past member can also be placed on the list of contributories of he has ceased
to be a member within ______________
A. 3 years before the commencement of the winding up

B. 2 years before the commencement of the winding up
C. 18 months before the commencement of the winding up
D. 12 months before the commencement of the winding up
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Correct answer: (D)
12 months before the commencement of the winding up
370. A person who completed 15th year and below 18 year
A. Audit
B. Adolescent
C. Minor
D. Young person
View answer
Correct answer: (B)
Adolescent
Business Law
371. Corporal property is ______________
A. Equable
B. Visible
C. Tangible
D. Flexible
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Correct answer: (C)
Tangible
372. The board shall meet at least four time a year, with a maximum times gap of
______________ between any two meetings
A. 6 months
B. 3 months
C. 2 months
D. 4 months
View answer
Correct answer: (B)
3 months
373. East India Company is an example of ______________ company
A. Chartered
B. Statutory
C. Registered
D. Foreign.
View answer
Correct answer: (A)
Chartered
374. A unique feature of trade mark is its ______________
A. Corporality
B. Perpetual life
C. Degeneration
D. Industrialism
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Correct answer: (B)
Perpetual life
375. The most clause in the memorandum of Association of a company is
______________
A. Name clause
B. Objects clause
C. Registered Office Clause.
D. Liability clause
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Correct answer: (B)
Objects clause
376. The statement in lieu of prospectus must be filed with the Registrar at least
______________ days before any allotment of shares is made.
A. 15
B. 30
C. 6
D. 3
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Correct answer: (D)
3
377. The exception to the doctrine of constructive notice is provided in ______________
A. Lifting the corporate veil

B. Doctrine of indoor management
C. Doctrine of ultra virus
D. None of these
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Correct answer: (B)
Doctrine of indoor management
378. A company is the creation of ______________
A. Common seal
B. Law
C. Share capital
D. Members
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Correct answer: (B)
Law
379. Minimum ______________ persons to constitute a public limited company.
A. 7
B. 10
C. 2
D. 5
View answer
Correct answer: (A)
7
380. Statutory companies are those incorporated under a special act passed by

______________
A. Companies Act
B. Parliament
C. Special resolution
D. Law
View answer
Correct answer: (B)
Parliament
Business Law
381. Shares can be freely transferable in ______________
A. Public company
B. Private company
C. Registered company
D. Government company
View answer
Correct answer: (A)
Public company
382. If the Articles of a company conflict with the memorandum.
A. The articles shall prevail

B. The memorandum shall prevail
C. The directors will resolve the conflict
D. The court will resolve the conflict.
View answer
Correct answer: (B)
The memorandum shall prevail
383. Which Doctrine seeks to promote the company from the outsiders?
A. The doctrine of indoor management

B. The doctrine of Ultra virus
C. The doctrine of constructive notice
D. None of these.
View answer
Correct answer: (C)
The doctrine of constructive notice
384. Sec.25 related to ______________ companies
A. Holding
B. Licensed
C. Subsidiary
D. Existing
View answer
Correct answer: (B)
Licensed
385. When one company controls the management of another company, the format
is called a ______________ company
A. Existing
B. Holding
C. Subsidiary
D. Licensed
View answer
Correct answer: (C)
Subsidiary
386. A Public company May issue a prospectus called ______________
A. Red herring Prospectus

B. Shelf prospectus
C. A bridged prospectus
D. Deemed prospectus
View answer
Correct answer: (A)
Red herring Prospectus
387. ______________ is a person who holds the shares for the benefit persons
A. Trustee
B. Member
C. Shareholder
D. Company
View answer
Correct answer: (A)
Trustee
388. The history of the Indian Company Law began in the year of
A. 1850
B. 1908
C. 1913
D. 1956
View answer
Correct answer: (A)
1850
389. ______________ is compulsory for unlimited companies, private companies limited

by guarantee.
A. Memorandum of association
B. Articles of Association
C. Prospectus
D. Statement in lieu
View answer
Correct answer: (B)
390. The annual return should be filed by a company with the Registrar within the
date of the annual general meeting of the company.
A. 40
B. 60
C. 30
D. 50
View answer
Correct answer: (B)
60
Business Law
391. ______________ lays down the modes in which the objects of the company are to
be carried out by the members.
A. Statement in lieu
B. Prospectus
D. Articles of association
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Correct answer: (D)
Articles of association
392. Articles of Association are not required to be registered in case of ______________
A. An unlimited Company
B. A company limited by guarantee
C. A public company limited by shares.
D. A private company limited by shares.
View answer
Correct answer: (C)
A public company limited by shares.
393. The maximum remuneration paid to a manager cannot exceed ______________

percent of the annual net profit
A. 10%
B. 5%
C. 15%
D. 25%
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Correct answer: (B)
5%
394. ______________ is the executive authority of the company
A. Partners
B. Shareholders
D. Expert
View answer
Correct answer: (C)
Board of Directors
395. A managing Director can be appointed for a maximum period of ______________
A. 2 years
B. 10 years
C. 3 years
D. 5 years
View answer
Correct answer: (D)
5 years
396. ______________ is the official records of the meeting of the company
A. Quorum
B. Register
C. Report
D. Minute
View answer
Correct answer: (D)
Minute
397. ______________ is the resolution which is passed at validly called general meeting,

by simple majority of the members.
B. Resolution by postal ballot
C. Ordinary resolution
D. Resolution requiring special notice.
View answer
Correct answer: (C)
Ordinary resolution
398. The company is dissolved when the tribunal passes in order of dissolution and
the Tribunal shelf pass such order ______________.
A. When the affairs of the company have been completely wound up

B. Immediately after the winding up order
C. At the instance of Central government
D. At the distance of company law Board.
View answer
Correct answer: (A)
When the affairs of the company have been completely wound up
399. In members voluntary winding up control of winding up in the hands of the

______________
A. Creditors
B. Members
C. Company
D. Directors
View answer
Correct answer: (C)
Company
400. Corporal refer to ______________
A. Possession
B. Ownership
C. Building
D. Computer
View answer
Correct answer: (B)
Ownership
Business Law
401. The time gap between two Annual Meeting should not exceed ______________
A. 6 months
B. 12 months
C. 8 months
D. 15 months.
View answer
Correct answer: (D)
15 months.
402. For meeting may be adjourned by ______________ circumstances
A. Quorum is not present

B. Lack of information
C. Balance sheet is not present
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Correct answer: (B)
Lack of information
403. ______________ is a kind of industrial property which can be purchased
A. Trade mark
B. Collective mark
C. Patent
D. ISI mark
View answer
Correct answer: (C)
Patent
404. Notice of the registered office of the company shall be given to the registration of
companies within ______________
A. 45 days
B. 30 days
C. 15 days
D. 60 days
View answer
Correct answer: (B)
30 days
405. RBI is an example of ______________ company
A. Charted
B. Statutory
C. Licenced
D. Registered
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406. Voting in a company meeting can be through
A. Ballot
B. Raising hands
C. Raising votes
D. All of these.
View answer
Correct answer: (D)
All of these.
407. The winding up of the company can only be done by the process of ______________
A. Dissolution of partnership
B. General meeting
C. Law
D. Management
View answer
Correct answer: (C)
Law
408. A ______________ is a document but invites the public to subscribe for share and
debentures
A. Memorandum
B. Articles
C. Prospectus
D. Certificate
View answer
Correct answer: (C)
Prospectus
409. The person of group who being a company into existence are called ______________
A. A firm
B. Incorporation
C. Promoters
D. Promotion
View answer
Correct answer: (C)
Promoters
410. If a public company limited by shares does not register its own articles ______________
apply
A. Table C
B. Table B
C. Table A
D. Table D
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Correct answer: (C)
Table A
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Business Law
411. The power to order rectification of register of members vests in the
______________
A. Court
B. Tribunal
C. Central Government
D. Board of directors
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Correct answer: (B)
Tribunal
412. A Statutory company is one which incorporated by
A. An Act of Parliament
B. By an Act of state legislature
C. Under the companies Act,1956
D. By either a or b.
View answer
Correct answer: (D)
By either a or b.
413. ______________ can be passed by the support of three fourth majority a share

holders who are present and entitle to vote at a meeting.
B. Ordinary resolution
C. Both A and B
D. None of these.
View answer
Correct answer: (C)
Both A and B
414. A foreigner can become a member of a company registered in India but

permission of
A. SEBI
B. High Court
C. RBI
D. Supreme court
View answer
Correct answer: (C)
RBI
415. A elected director can be terminated by the
A. Company
B. High Court
C. State Government
D. Central Government
View answer
Correct answer: (D)
Central Government
416. ______________ is a manufacturing process
A. Railway running shed

B. Existing films
C. Making of Bidi
D. Mere-storage of salable articles in refrigerator.
View answer
Correct answer: (C)
Making of Bidi
417. ______________ is a decision on the proposal
A. Quorum
B. Proxy
C. Motion
D. Resolution
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Correct answer: (D)
Resolution
418. Section 10 provides for the appointment of ______________
A. Inspector
B. Adult
C. Certifying surgeon
D. Adolescent
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Correct answer: (C)
Certifying surgeon
419. A proxy can vote only in case of ______________
A. Vote
B. Poll
C. Election
D. None of these.
View answer
Correct answer: (B)
Poll
420. ______________ are the true owners of the company.
A. Members
B. Investors
C. Directors
D. Share holders
View answer
Correct answer: (D)
Share holders
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1.

Which of following result in an offer-

2. An agreement made with an alien enemy is

A. unlawful on the ground of public policy

3. A contract to pay B Rs. 10,000 if B s house is burnt – This is a

4. The case of Mohiri Bibi v. Dharmodas Ghose (1903) deals with-

5. Each party is a promisor and a Promisee in case of –

6. The case of Taylor v. caldwell (1883)deals with-

A. discharge of contract by destruction of subject matter,

7. A promise made without the intention of performing it amounts to –

8. A minor , by misrepresenting his age , borrows some money –

A. he can be sued for the fraud,

9. If there is a fraudulent misrepresentation as to the contents of a document , the

10. There is a counter-offer when-

A. the offeree gives conditions for acceptance or introduces a fresh term in

11. An agreement made without consideration is

A. is bound by the conditions whether he takes care to read them or not.

13. A contract creates

14. A mere attempt at deceipt by a party to a contract ________________

A. is not fraud unless the other party is actually deceived

15. If there is a fraudulent misrepresentation as to the character of a document , the contract is

16. The case of nordenfelt v. maxim nordenfelt gun co. (1904)deals with

A. agreement in restraint of legal proceedings,

18. Assignment by operation of law takes place ________________

A. by the mutual consent of parties

20. Specific performance may be ordered by the court when ________________

A. the contract is voidable

A. A cannot recover any damages from B

22. A finder of lost goods is a

23. A guarantee obtained by a creditor by keeping silence as to material circumstances is

A. the price demanded by the seller,

25. In case of breach of a warranty , the buyer can

A. repudiate the contract

27. A specific offer can be accepted by

A. must be adequate to the promise made,

29. A promise to subscribe to a charity. The promise is a

30. A contract by an idot is

31. If there is error in cause, the contract I

32. A contingent contract is

34. The measure of damages in case of breach of a contract is the difference

A. contract price and the market price at the date of breach

35. A minor has been supplied necessaries on credit

A. as to transactions prior to variance

37. The doctrine of caveat emptor applies

A. incase of implied conditions and warranties

A. essential to the main purpose of contract of sale

A. may be void as originally entered into

A. a contract voidable at the option of acceptor

41. Compromise of dispute claims

A. is a good consideration for a contract

A. suspended and are revived after the war is over.

44. The Case of Cundy v. Lindsay (1878)deals with

45. Promises forming consideration for each other are known as,

47. The court may grant rescission where the contract is

A. voidable at the option of the plaintiff

48. Quantum meruit means

A. a non gratuitous promise

50. The omission of the creditor to sue within the period of limitation