CLAT Contract Law 2

Question 1

Which section of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 deals with 'offer' (proposal)?

Accepted Answer

Section 2(a)

Answer

Section 2(a) defines a proposal (offer) as when one person signifies to another his willingness to do or abstain from doing anything, with a view to obtaining the other's assent.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes 'consideration' under Section 2(d) of the Indian Contract Act?

Accepted Answer

Something done, abstained from, or promised at the promisor's desire

Answer

Section 2(d) defines consideration as something done, abstained from, or promised at the desire of the promisor — it need not be money and can be past, present, or future.

Question 3

The maxim 'ex nudo pacto non oritur actio' means:

Accepted Answer

No action arises from a bare agreement without consideration

Answer

The Latin maxim means that a naked pact (agreement without consideration) cannot give rise to a legal action, reflecting the importance of consideration.

Question 4

Under the Indian Contract Act, which of the following agreements is expressly declared void?

Accepted Answer

Agreement in restraint of marriage

Answer

Section 26 declares agreements in restraint of marriage (other than for minors) to be void, as they are contrary to public policy.

Question 5

Anticipatory breach of contract occurs when:

Accepted Answer

A party repudiates the contract before the performance date arrives

Answer

Anticipatory breach happens when a promisor, before the time for performance, expressly or by conduct refuses to perform, entitling the promisee to sue immediately.

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CLAT Contract Law 2