Business Law Questions and Answers Part-9

1. 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

Answer: c

2. In case of illegal agreements the collateral agreements are
a) Valid Contract
b) Void Contract
c) Voidable Contract
d) None of these

Answer: b

3. Consideration must move at the desire of:
a) Promisor
b) Promisee
c) Any other person
d) Any of these

Answer: a

4. 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

Answer: b

5. When the consent of a party is obtained by fraud, the contract is
a) void
b) Voidable
c) Valid
d) Illegal

Answer: b

6. 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

Answer: d

7. 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

Answer: b

8. 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

Answer: d

9. 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

Answer: d

10. 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

Answer: d