Consensus ad idem under a contract means:
A. Common intention
B. Meeting of minds
C. Theme of contract
D. None of the above
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If a person who is incapable of entering into a contract is supplied with necessaries by another person, then the latter shall:
A. Be reimbursed for such supplies by a relative of the incapable person and that relative must be capable of contracting
B. Be reimbursed for such supplies from the property of such incapable person
C. Not entitled to be reimbursed at all
D. None of the above
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Under a contract of guarantee
A. If principal debtor is not liable, guarantor is not liable
B. If principal debtor is not liable, guarantor is liable
C. If principal debtor is liable, guarantor is liable
D. All the above
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Match
List I with
List II and select the correct answer using the given below the lists:
List I (Cases)
List II (Principles)
a. Satyabratha Ghosh v. Mugneeram
1. Anticipatory breach of contract
b. West Bengal Financial Corp. v. Gluco Series
2. Frustration of contract
c. Union of India v. Steel Authority of India
3. Novation
d. Salima Jabeen v. National Insurance Co.
4. Unjust benefit under mistake
A. a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3
B. a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3
C. a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2
D. a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2
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Choose the most appropriate answer to complete the statement- When consent to an agreement is caused by fraud, then in accordance with the Indian Contract Act, 1872
A. The agreement is void ab initio
B. the agreement is a contract voidable from inception
C. The agreement is a contract voidable by subsequent events
D. The agreement is a contract and is valid
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Consider the following statements:
1. A claim for damages arising out of breach of contract is not debt.
2. A person who enters into a contract with Government does not necessarily thereby undertake any public duty.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
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Which of the following is a leading case on the point of communication of offer-
A. Carlill v. Carbolic Smoke Ball Co.
B. Belfour v. Belfour
C. Taylor v. Partington
D. Lalman Shukla v. Gauri Dutt
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Unless it is specifically provided in a contract of sale, which of the following will not be regarded as essence of the contract of sale?
A. Stipulation as to the time of performance
B. Stipulation as to the method of the performance
C. Stipulation as to the time of payment
D. Stipulation as to the time of delivery of goods
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The communication of an acceptance is complete as against the proposer
A. When it is posted to him
B. When it comes to the knowledge of the proposer
C. When the letter containing acceptance is received by the proposer.
D. When it is put in the course of transmission, so as to be out of the acceptor's power
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Surety is entitled to be indemnified by the principal debtor
A. In respect of a sum rightfully paid
B. In respect of a sum wrongfully paid
C. In respect of a sum paid rightfully or wrongfully
D. All the above
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Agreement in restraint of marriage is:
A. Voidable
B. Wagering contract
C. Void
D. Valid
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In Carlil v. Carbolic Smoke Ball Co. the definition of "Wagering Agreement" was given by:
A. Justice Bowen
B. Justice Hawkins
C. Lord Denning
D. Lord Selbome
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A person employed by, and acting under the control of, the original agent, in the business of the agency is a-
A. Sub-agent
B. Substituted agent
C. Pretended agent
D. None of the above
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Which one of the following statements is true under Indian Contract Act, 1872
A. Intimation of minimum price is proposal
B. An agreement against public policy is voidable
C. An agreement, the meaning of which is not certain is void
D. Wager contracts are Illegal
E. None of these
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Section 73 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 is based on the law of
A. Lumley v. Wagnor case
B. Paradin v. Jane case
C. Taylor v. Coldwell case
D. Hadley v. Baxandale case
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To establish undue influence, a person is deemed to be in a position to dominate the will of another where:
A. He holds a real or apparent authority over the another
B. He stands in a fiduciary relation to the other
C. He makes a contract with a person whose mental capacity is temporarily or permanently affected by reason of age, illness, mental or bodily distress
D. All of the above
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Which of the following deals with agent's accounts in the Indian Contract Act, 1872?
A. Section 211
B. Section 219
C. Section 213
D. Section 210
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A agrees to buy from B a certain horse. It turns out that the horse was dead at the time of bargain though neither party was aware of the fact.
A. This agreement is void
B. This agreement is valid for compensation
C. Either A or B
D. None of these
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An agreement is void if
A. One of the party to it is minor
B. If consent of one of the party is obtained by misrepresenting it
C. If it's object is unlawful
D. None of the above
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An agent can lawfully employ a sub-agent
A. Originally
B. If the ordinary custom of trade permits
C. If the nature of the agency permits
D. Both B and C
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