LAB MCQ UNIT 1 With Answers
LAB MCQ UNIT 1 With Answers
LAB MCQ UNIT 1 With Answers
MCQ TEST
Q An agreement is a voidable contract
when it is:
a. Enforceable if certain conditions are fulfilled.
b. Enforceable by law at the option of the aggrieved party,
c. Enforceable by both the parties.
d. Not enforceable at all.
ANSWER: B
Q A promises to pay B Rs.500 if he beats C. B beats
C, but A refuses to pay, Can B recover the amount?
a.Yes
b.No
ANSWER: B
Q The unlawful detention of any property of a person
to obtain his consent to a contract amounts to
a. Misinterpretation
b. Fraud
c. Mistake
d. Undue Influence
ANSWER: D
Q A person who is not a party to a
contract:
a. Cannot sue
b. Can sue
c. Can sue only in well-recognized cases
d. None of these
ANSWER: A
Q A who owes Rs.10000 to B dies leaving an estate of
Rs.6000. The legal representatives of A are liable to pay:
a. Rs.10,000
b. Rs.6000
c. Not liable at all
d. Liable for Rs.3000
ANSWER: B
Q A,B and C jointly promise to pay D Rs.3000.
A and B are untraceable. D can compel C :
a. Pay his part of the promise
b. Pay in Full
c. Pay half the amount
d. Not pay at all
ANSWER: B
Q If a new contract is substituted in place
of an existing one, it is called
a. Alteration
b. Rescission
c. Novation
d. Remission
ANSWER: C
Q Quantum meruit means:
a. A non-gratuitous promise
b. An implied promise
c. As much as earned
d. As much as is paid
e. ANSWER: C
Q A Person who is represented by the
agent is called
a. Principal
b. Principle
c. Middle Man
d. None of the above
ANSWER: A
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 contract of
a. Wagering agreement
b. Quasi-contract
c. Contract of indemnity
d. Contract of guarantee
ANSWER: D
Q A advances to B, a minor, Rs.5000 on the guarantee of C.
On demand for repayment, B refuses to pay on the ground of
his minority. Can A recover the amount from C?
a. Yes, He can
b. No, he cannot
ANSWER: A
Q An agent in NOT personally liable for
a. Contract entered with third parties on behalf of employer.
b. Signs the agreement in his own name.
c. Where the agent works for foreign principal.
d. Where the contract expressly provides for the personal liability.
ANSWER: A
Q An agreement made without
consideration is:
a.Valid
b.Illegal
c.Voidable
d.Void
ANSWER: D
Q Which of the following statement is/are
correct
a. Ordinary damages are recoverable
b. Special damages are recoverable only if parties know about them
c. Remote or indirect damages are not recoverable
d. All of these
ANSWER: D
Q The Indian Contract Act was enforced
on:
a. 1st July 1872
b. 1st September 1872
c. 1st August 1872
d. None of these
ANSWER: B
Q Drawing cash from ATM, sale by fall of
hammer at an auction sale, etc., are example
of
a. Express contract
b. Implied contract
c. Tacit contract
d. Unlawful contract
ANSWER: B
Q Damages which the contracting parties fix
at the time of contract in case of breach
a. Unliquidated Damages
b. Liquidated Damages
c. Nominal Damages
d. None of the above
ANSWER: B
Q To be a valid ‘tender’, it must be
a. For the whole obligation.
b. For the necessary part of obligation.
c. For at least 75% of the obligation.
d. None of these.
ANSWER: A
Q A stands as a surety for the good conduct of B who is
employed in a bank. B misappropriates some money but the
bank excuses him without A of B’s misconduct. B again
misappropriates. Is A liable to the bank?
a. No
b. Yes
c. Not Sure
ANSWER: A
Q The damages awarded for breach of promise of
marriage or wrongful dishonour of cheque is called as
a. Nominal damages
b. Exemplary damages
c. Liquidated damages
d. Special damages
ANSWER: B
Q A invites B for his son's wedding. B accepts the
invitation. In this case, there is an agreement but no
contract since
a. There is no consideration.
b. There is no intention to create legal relationship.
c. There is no written document.
d. There is no formal acceptance of the offer.
ANSWER: B
Q A appoints B as his agent, by way of a
power of attorney. This is an example of
1. Express contract.
2. Implied contract.
3. Tacit contract.
4. Unlawful contract.
ANSWER: A
Q The term consensus ad-idem means
a. General consensus
b. Reaching an agreement
c. Meeting of minds upon the same thing in the same sense
d. All the above.
ANSWER: C
Q A contract, performance of which
becomes impossible or unlawful becomes
a. Void
b. Voidable
c. Neither becomes void nor voidable
ANSWER: A
Q A has 2 houses, one in Mumbai and other in Kolkatta. He has
offered to sell one house to B. A thinks he is selling the house
in Mumbai, whereas B is thinking it is the house in Kolkatta.
a. Lawful Consideration
b. Competency of parties
c. Free Consent
d. Consensus as idem
ANSWER: D