CLAT Contract Law

Question 1

Under the Indian Contract Act, 1872, which section defines a 'contract'?

Accepted Answer

Section 2(h)

Answer

Section 2(h) of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 defines a contract as an agreement enforceable by law.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT an essential element of a valid contract under the Indian Contract Act, 1872?

Accepted Answer

Written form

Answer

A written form is not an essential element; most contracts can be oral unless a specific statute requires writing.

Question 3

A contract made by a minor is:

Accepted Answer

Void ab initio

Answer

The Privy Council in Mohori Bibee v. Dharmodas Ghose (1903) held that a minor's contract is void ab initio.

Question 4

Under Section 14 of the Indian Contract Act, consent is said to be free when it is not caused by all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Mutual mistake of both parties

Answer

Section 14 lists coercion, undue influence, fraud, misrepresentation, and mistake as vitiating elements; mutual mistake is covered under Sections 20-22, not Section 14.

Question 5

Which of the following is a 'contingent contract' under the Indian Contract Act?

Accepted Answer

A contract to pay Rs. 10,000 if a particular ship arrives safely

Answer

A contingent contract is one to do or not do something upon the happening of a collateral uncertain event, such as a ship arriving safely.

(CLAT) Common Law Admission Test Practice Test

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CLAT Contract Law