LL.B. (Three Years) Sem 1 Contract I 2021-22 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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SECTION I - Multiple choice questions (20 questions)

1. Q1 Change of the nature of the obligation in a Contract is known as: (a) Rescission (b) Novation (c) Frustration (d) Revocation
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2. Q2 A wagering agreement depends on: (a) Future event only (b) Past event only (c) An uncertain event (d) Past unascertained event
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3. Q3 Certain relations resembling those created by contract is known as: (a) Contingent contract (b) Equitable contract (c) Quasi contract (d) Law of possession
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4. Q4 What is the period of limitation fixed for filing a suit for specific performance of a contract? (a) 2 years (b) 3 years (c) 7 years (d) 14 years
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5. Q5 In a valid contract, what comes first? (a) Proposal (b) Enforceability (c) Acceptance (d) Promise
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6. Q6 The phrase "Quantum Meruit" literally means: (a) As much as is earned (b) The fact in itself (c) A contract for the sale (d) As much as is gained
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7. Q7 A person who finds goods belonging to another and takes them into his custody, is liable for those goods as: (a) An agent (b) A creditor (c) A bailee (d) A debtor
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8. Q8 Contract is defined as an agreement enforceable by law, vide Section . of the Indian Contract Act: (a) Section 2(e) (b) Section 2(f) (c) Section 2(h) (d) Section 2(i)
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9. Q9 An Agreement to do an impossible act is: (a) Void agreement (b) Voidable at the option of the promisee (c) Uncertain contract (d) Specific contract
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10. Q10 In Privity of Consideration, can a third party be allowed to sue? (a) No (b) Yes (c) No, court's discretion (d) Depends on the situation
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11. Q11 As per the Specific Relief Act, when may an instrument be rectified? (a) When through fraud or a mutual mistake the instrument does not express the real intention (b) After the fraud comes to notice (c) When there are typing errors (d) Any time
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12. Q12 In Contract, 'Consensus ad idem' means: (a) Meeting of the mind upon the same thing (b) General consent (c) Express consent (d) None of the above
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13. Q13 In case of Breach of Contract the principles for assessment of damages are given in the case: (a) Hyde v. Wrench (b) Scarf v. Jardine (c) Hadley v. Baxendale (d) Carlill v. Carbolic Smoke Ball Co.
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14. Q14 Mandatory Injunction may be granted: (a) When it is not necessary to compel the performance (b) When no acts are necessary to perform (c) When, to prevent the breach of an obligation, it is necessary to compel the performance of certain acts (d) Granted at any time
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15. Q15 As per the Specific Relief Act, Trustee means: (a) Every person holding property in trust (b) Officer appointed by court (c) Person who can be trusted (d) Government office
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16. Q16 Specific performance of a contract cannot be enforced in favour of a person: (a) Who has obtained substituted performance of contract under section 20 (b) Who has become capable of performing the contract (c) Who does not fail to prove that he has performed the essential terms of the contract (d) Who has not obtained substituted performance
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17. Q17 Provision for who may obtain specific performance is given in: (a) Section 14 of the Specific Relief Act (b) Section 14-A of the Specific Relief Act (c) Section 15 of the Specific Relief Act (d) Section 16 of the Specific Relief Act
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18. Q18 A supplies B, a lunatic, with necessaries suitable to his condition in life: (a) A should gift B (b) A is entitled to be reimbursed from B's property (c) A is not entitled to be reimbursed from B's property (d) A is entitled to be given a share in B's property
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19. Q19 Mohori Bibee v. Dharmodas Ghose case deals with: (a) Contingent contract (b) Minor's agreement (c) Wagering agreement (d) Voidable contract
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20. Q20 Rukhmabai v. Lala Laxminarayan case is related to which section of the Specific Relief Act, 1963: (a) Section 30 (b) Section 31 (c) Section 34 (d) Section 38
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SECTION II - Descriptive Questions (10 questions)

1. Q21 Explain in short Declaratory Decree.
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2. Q22 Explain Rectification of a Contract.
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3. Q23 Who is Competent to Contract? What is the consequence of a Minor's Agreement?
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4. Q24 What is Appropriation of Payments?
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5. Q25 What is an Uncertain Contract? Is such a contract valid or void, justify? Also write one example of an Uncertain Contract.
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6. Q26 At what time and place must the contract be performed?
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7. Q27 Discuss the case of Mohori Bibee v. Dharmodas Ghose.
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8. Q28 Mention any three Contracts which cannot be specifically enforced.
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9. Q29 Mohan ordered a suit for his wedding and informed the seller Sohan that he wants delivery of the suit on 20 August 2021. However, Sohan failed to deliver the suit on 20 August. What are the rights of Mohan?
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10. Q30 Can a Minor act as an Agent? Can he become a Partner of a Partnership Firm?
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