A contract with a minor is voidable at the option of the minor
An agreement with the minor can be ratified after he attains majority
A person who is usually of an unsound mind cannot enter into contract even when he is of a sound mind
A person who is usually of an sound mind cannot enter into contract even when he is of a unsound mind
Correct answer: (D) A person who is usually of an sound mind cannot enter into contract even when he is of a unsound mind
142. Which of the following statement is true?
A threat to commit suicide does not amount to coercion
Undue influence involves use of physical pressure
Ignorance of law is no excuse
Silence always amounts to fraud
Correct answer: (C) Ignorance of law is no excuse
143. A contract is discharged by recission which means the;
Change in one or more terms of the contract
Acceptance of lesser performance
Abandonment of rights by a party
Cancellation of the existing contract
Correct answer: (D) Cancellation of the existing contract
144. Generally, which of the following damages are not recoverable?
Ordinary damages
Special damages
Remote damages
Nominal damages
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;
25th Dec.1998
27th Dec.1998
28th Dec.1998
30th Dec.1998
Correct answer: (B) 27th Dec.1998
146. For entering into a contract, a minor is a person who has not completed the age of;
16 years
18 years
20 years
21 years
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 undue influence
Fraud
Coercion
None of these
Correct answer: (C) Coercion
148. Which of the following statement is false?
A contract is not voidable if fraud or misrepresentation does not induce the other party to enter a contract.
A party cannot complain of fraudulent silence or misrepresentation if he had the means of discovering the truth with ordinary means
In case of fraud or misrepresentation, aggrieved party can either rescind or affirm the contract
A party who affirms the contract , can also change his option afterwards if he so decides
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
Forbidden by law
Fraudulent
Immoral
All of these
Correct answer: (D) All of these
150. An agreement in restraint of marriage, ie, which prevents a person from marrying is