Weekly Quiz

IMPORTANT MCQ’S
INDIAN CONTRACT ACT, 1872
(SECTION 31-67)
Que. 01
If the parties to a contract agree to substitute a new
contract for it, or to rescind or alter it, the original contract

a) Need not be performed

b) Has to be performed
c) Has to be discharged
d) None of the above
Que. 01
If the parties to a contract agree to substitute a new
contract for it, or to rescind or alter it, the original contract

a) Need not be performed

b) Has to be performed
c) Has to be discharged
d) None of the above
Que. 02
A and B agree that A shall sell a house to B for 10,000 rupees, but that if B
uses it as a gambling house, he shall pay to A 50,000 rupees for it:

a) The first set is a contract and second set is a void agreement

b) The first set is a contract and second set is a agreement
c) The first and second set are void agreements
d) The first and second set are contract
Que. 02
A and B agree that A shall sell a house to B for 10,000 rupees, but that if B
uses it as a gambling house, he shall pay to A 50,000 rupees for it:

a) The first set is a contract and second set is a void agreement

b) The first set is a contract and second set is a agreement
c) The first and second set are void agreements
d) The first and second set are contract
Que. 03
In case of alternative promise, one branch of which is legal
and the other illegal-
a) The promise can be enforced
b) Breach of anyone of them cannot be enforced
c) Legal branch alone can be enforced
d) With the permission of the court, both branches can be enforced
Que. 03
In case of alternative promise, one branch of which is legal
and the other illegal-
a) The promise can be enforced
b) Breach of anyone of them cannot be enforced
c) Legal branch alone can be enforced
d) With the permission of the court, both branches can be enforced
Que. 04
‘A’ and 'B' contract to marry each other, before the time
fixed for the marriage, ‘A’ goes mad, the contract becomes:
a) Voidable Contract
b) Conditional Contract
c) Contingent Contract
d) Void Contract
Que. 04
‘A’ and 'B' contract to marry each other, before the time
fixed for the marriage, ‘A’ goes mad, the contract becomes:
a) Voidable Contract
b) Conditional Contract
c) Contingent Contract
d) Void Contract
Que. 05
S, a singer, enters into a contract with W, the owner of a theatre to sing at his
theatre on Mondays and Tuesdays every week. Before S could begin her
performance the theatre was completely destroyed in an earthquake. The
contract
a) Must be performed
b) Must be performed at any other place of W
c) Is discharged by impossibility of performance
d) Must be performed in future when the hall is renovated.
Que. 05
S, a singer, enters into a contract with W, the owner of a theatre to sing at his
theatre on Mondays and Tuesdays every week. Before S could begin her
performance the theatre was completely destroyed in an earthquake. The
contract
a) Must be performed
b) Must be performed at any other place of W
c) Is discharged by impossibility of performance
d) Must be performed in future when the hall is renovated.
Que. 06
Where no application is made and no time is specified for performance
of promise, there the agreement must be performed within-

a) Three years
b) Two years
c) One year
d) Reasonable time
Que. 06
Where no application is made and no time is specified for performance
of promise, there the agreement must be performed within-

a) Three years
b) Two years
c) One year
d) Reasonable time
Que. 07
A, B and C jointly promise to pay D 3,000 rupees. D
may:
a) Not compel either A or B or C to pay him 3,000 rupees
b) Compel either A or B or C to pay him 3,000 rupees
c) Compel either A or B or C to pay him own share
d) Compel A, B and C Jointly only
Que. 07
A, B and C jointly promise to pay D 3,000 rupees. D
may:
a) Not compel either A or B or C to pay him 3,000 rupees
b) Compel either A or B or C to pay him 3,000 rupees
c) Compel either A or B or C to pay him own share
d) Compel A, B and C Jointly only
Que. 08
Section 41 of the Indian Contract Act 1872 deals with:

a) Effect of accepting performance from third person

b) Person by whom promise is to be performed
c) Tender to perform a promise
d) Effect of refusal of party to perform promise wholly
Que. 08
Section 41 of the Indian Contract Act 1872 deals with:

a) Effect of accepting performance from third person

b) Person by whom promise is to be performed
c) Tender to perform a promise
d) Effect of refusal of party to perform promise wholly
Que. 09
Anu enters into a contract with Manu to pay him Rs. 1,000 if
India wins the world cup. It is a:-
a) Contingent Contract
b) Wagering Agreement
c) Social Contract
d) Voidable Contract
Que. 09
Anu enters into a contract with Manu to pay him Rs. 1,000 if
India wins the world cup. It is a:-
a) Contingent Contract
b) Wagering Agreement
c) Social Contract
d) Voidable Contract
Que. 10
When prior to the due date of performance, the promisor
absolutely refuses to perform the contract, it is known as-
a) Abandonment of contract
b) Actual breach of contract
c) Remission of contract
d) Anticipatory breach of contract
Que. 10
When prior to the due date of performance, the promisor
absolutely refuses to perform the contract, it is known as-
a) Abandonment of contract
b) Actual breach of contract
c) Remission of contract
d) Anticipatory breach of contract
Que. 11
A change of nature of obligation of a contract is known
as
a) Repudiation
b) Rescission
c) Novation
d) None of the above
Que. 11
A change of nature of obligation of a contract is known
as
a) Repudiation
b) Rescission
c) Novation
d) None of the above
Que. 12
Which of the following cases is relatedto the ‘doctrine
of frustration’?
a) Hadley v. Baxendale
b) Carlill v. Carbolic Smoke Ball Co.
c) Satyabrata Ghosh v. Mugneeram
d) Madras Railway Co. V. Govind Rao
Que. 12
Which of the following cases is relatedto the ‘doctrine
of frustration’?
a) Hadley v. Baxendale
b) Carlill v. Carbolic Smoke Ball Co.
c) Satyabrata Ghosh v. Mugneeram
d) Madras Railway Co. V. Govind Rao
Que. 13
Under Indian Contract Act, 1872, if the time is essence of a contract
and the promisor fails to perform the contract by the specified time,
the contract:
a) Becomes void
b) Remains valid
c) Becomes voidable at the instance of the promisee
d) Becomes unenforceable
Que. 13
Under Indian Contract Act, 1872, if the time is essence of a contract
and the promisor fails to perform the contract by the specified time,
the contract:
a) Becomes void
b) Remains valid
c) Becomes voidable at the instance of the promisee
d) Becomes unenforceable
Que. 14
Section 42 provides
a) Devolution of joint liabilities
b) Devolution of joint rights
c) Person whom promise is to be performed
d) Effect of accepting performance from third person
Que. 14
Section 42 provides
a) Devolution of joint liabilities
b) Devolution of joint rights
c) Person whom promise is to be performed
d) Effect of accepting performance from third person
Que. 15
‘A’ promises to paint a picture for ‘B’
a) ‘A’ may employ a competent person to perform the promise
b) Representatives of ‘A’ may employ a competent person for the purpose
c) “A’s’ sons may perform the promise
d) ‘A’ must perform this promise personally
Que. 15
‘A’ promises to paint a picture for ‘B’
a) ‘A’ may employ a competent person to perform the promise
b) Representatives of ‘A’ may employ a competent person for the purpose
c) “A’s’ sons may perform the promise
d) ‘A’ must perform this promise personally
Que. 16
A promise to deliver goods to B on a certain day on
payment by B. A dies before that day:-

a) The contract becomes void

b) The contract becomes impossible
c) The contract can be enforced against A’s representation
d) The contract is voidable at the option of A’s legal representative
Que. 16
A promise to deliver goods to B on a certain day on
payment by B. A dies before that day:-

a) The contract becomes void

b) The contract becomes impossible
c) The contract can be enforced against A’s representation
d) The contract is voidable at the option of A’s legal representative
Que. 17
The intimation under Section 59 of the Indian Contract
Act, 1872
a) Must be implied
b) Must be expressed
c) May be either expressed or implied
d) None of the above
Que. 17
The intimation under Section 59 of the Indian Contract
Act, 1872
a) Must be implied
b) Must be expressed
c) May be either expressed or implied
d) None of the above
Que. 18
A party who does not suffer any loss in case of contract
is entitled to:-
a) Statutory damages
b) Liquidated damages
c) Exemplary damages
d) Nominal damages
Que. 18
A party who does not suffer any loss in case of contract
is entitled to:-
a) Statutory damages
b) Liquidated damages
c) Exemplary damages
d) Nominal damages
Que. 19
The case Frost v. Knight, (1872) LR7 E111, related to:
a) Anticipatory breach of contract
b) Frustration of contract
c) Remission of performance of contra
d) Discharge of contract by agreement
Que. 19
The case Frost v. Knight, (1872) LR7 E111, related to:
a) Anticipatory breach of contract
b) Frustration of contract
c) Remission of performance of contra
d) Discharge of contract by agreement
Que. 20
‘A’ owes ‘B’ Rs. 5,000. ‘A’ Pays to ‘B’ Rs. 2,000 and ‘B’ accepts
it in satisfaction of whole claim on ‘A’, here
a) Whole debt is discharged.
b) No debt is discharged.
c) Apart of debt is discharged.
d) None of the above.
Que. 20
‘A’ owes ‘B’ Rs. 5,000. ‘A’ Pays to ‘B’ Rs. 2,000 and ‘B’ accepts
it in satisfaction of whole claim on ‘A’, here
a) Whole debt is discharged.
b) No debt is discharged.
c) Apart of debt is discharged.
d) None of the above.
Que. 21
The case of Hochester v. De La Tour deals with:
a) Quasi-contract
b) Doctrine of promissory estoppels
c) Anticipatory breach of contract
d) Quantum-merit
Que. 21
The case of Hochester v. De La Tour deals with:
a) Quasi-contract
b) Doctrine of promissory estoppels
c) Anticipatory breach of contract
d) Quantum-merit
Que. 22
The maxim “lex non cogit ad impossibilia” is related to:
a) Initial impossibility
b) Subsequent impossibility
c) Both (a) and (b)
d) None of the above
Que. 22
The maxim “lex non cogit ad impossibilia” is related to:
a) Initial impossibility
b) Subsequent impossibility
c) Both (a) and (b)
d) None of the above
Que. 23
Novation of a contract means:
a) Renewal of original contract

b) Substitution of a new contract in place of original contract

c) Alteration of contract

d) Recision of contract
Que. 23
Novation of a contract means:
a) Renewal of original contract

b) Substitution of a new contract in place of original contract

c) Alteration of contract

d) Recision of contract
Que. 24
The rule enunciated by Section 65 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872
is applicable to agreements which are reduced void by:
a) Mistake
b) Failure of consideration
c) Impossibility of performance of contract
d) All the above
Que. 24
The rule enunciated by Section 65 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872
is applicable to agreements which are reduced void by:
a) Mistake
b) Failure of consideration
c) Impossibility of performance of contract
d) All the above
Que. 25
A’ contracts to pay ‘B’ a sum of money when ‘B’
marries ‘C’. This is a type of:
a) Contingent Contract
b) Vested Contract
c) Illegal Contract
d) Voidable Contract
Que. 25
A’ contracts to pay ‘B’ a sum of money when ‘B’
marries ‘C’. This is a type of:
a) Contingent Contract
b) Vested Contract
c) Illegal Contract
d) Voidable Contract
THANKS!
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