Model Papers: Indian Contract Act Preliminary Model Paper 16

Q.1. Which of the following is correct:

  1. Past Consideration Is no Consideration
  2. Consideration can be past, present or future
  3. Consideration can only be present
  4. Consideration can only be future

Q.2. ‘L’ is sent to search for G's nephew in the meantime 'G' by advertisement offers a reward of Rs. 501 to any one who finds has nephew. 'L traces the boy and subsequently knowing about the reward claims it. To the reward L is:

  1. Entitled
  2. Not entitled as the offer is general
  3. Not entitled as the consideration is inadequate
  4. Is not entitled as the offer was not communicated to him

Q.3. Which of the statements as to consideration is not correct:

  1. It may be past also
  2. It need not be adequate
  3. Stranger to it cannot sue
  4. It must be real

Q.4. A contract by a minor is absolutely void this was laid down it:

  1. , Mohiri Bibi v. Dharrnodas Ghosh
  2. Lalmari v. Gauri Dutt
  3. Kanhayalal v. Cirdarilal
  4. Mohammed Said v. Vishambhar Nath

Q.5. Which of the following agreements is not void:

  1. A agrees to sell B a hundred tons of oil
  2. A promises to obtain for B an employment in the public service and B promises to pay Rs. 1000 to A
  3. A agrees with B to discover treasure by magic
  4. A finds B's purse and gives it to him B promises to give to A Rs. 50