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INDIAN CONTRACT ACT, 1872
Subjective Test - 1 [Sections 1 to 19]
Time : 180 Minutes Maximum Marks : 100
Note : Attempt any ten questions.
1. If certain goods are displayed either in a show window or inside the shop and such goods bear price tags,
discuss whether such display amounts to an offer to sell. Explain the distinction between offer and invitation
to offer with the help of decided cases. (Marks 10)
2. “An offer is to an acceptance what a lighted match-stick is to a train of gunpowder. It produces something
which cannot be recalled or undone”—Anson. Explain. (Marks 10)
3. Distinguish between the following, citing relevant provisions/case laws. Limit your answers to about 200
words each.
(a) ‘Specific offer’ and ‘General offer’. (Marks 10)
4. “The test of contractual intention is objective, not subjective.” Discuss. (Marks 10)
5. “Though offer and acceptance bring the parties together and constitute the outward semblance of contract,
yet most systems of law require some further evidence of the intention of the parties and in default of such
evidence refuse to recognize obligation.” (Marks 10)
6. “Revocation of proposal is death of the proposal.” Explain the statement and mention the manners of revocation.
(Marks 10)
7. What are the difficulties that arise in the application of the rule that “acceptance” must be absolute, and must
correspond with the terms of the offer? (Marks 10)
8. Minor’s contracts is ‘void ab initio’. Comment. (Marks 10)
9. “An agreement without consideration is void.” Is there any exception to it? Discuss by giving suitable illustrations.
(Marks 10)
10. “Insufficiency of consideration is immaterial but an agreement without consideration is void.” Comment.
(Marks 10)
11. In an action to avoid a contract on the ground of undue influence, the plaint has to prove two points. Explain
those points and different kinds of relations leading to presumption of undue influence which vitiates free
consent. (Marks 10)
12. Explain the meaning of ‘free consent’ as an essential element of a valid contract and enumerate the factors
vitiating ‘free-consent’. (Marks 10)
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