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  • A. 5
  • B. 7
  • C. 6
  • D. None of above

Explanation: Section 6 of the Contract Act lists the methods by which a proposal is revoked, including notice of revocation, lapse of time, failure of…

Correct answer: 6
  • A. A void contract
  • B. All of above
  • C. A valid contract
  • D. A voidable contract

Explanation: A voidable contract is enforceable at the option of one party but not at the option of the other, commonly because consent was obtained…

Correct answer: A voidable contract
  • A. Void agreement
  • B. Valid agreement
  • C. Voidable agreement
  • D. None of above

Explanation: Section 2(g) calls an agreement void when it is not enforceable by law.

Correct answer: Void agreement
  • A. One sided contracts
  • B. Trilateral contracts
  • C. Bilateral contracts
  • D. None of above

Explanation: Reciprocal contracts involve mutual promises, with each promise serving as consideration for the other, so they are commonly described as…

Correct answer: Bilateral contracts
  • A. A proposal
  • B. An offer
  • C. An agreement
  • D. None of above

Explanation: Section 2(e) of the Contract Act defines an agreement as every promise, or set of promises, forming consideration for each other.

Correct answer: An agreement
  • A. 25th April, 1872
  • B. 25th May, 1872
  • C. 25th June, 1872
  • D. None of above

Explanation: The Contract Act, 1872 received enactment on 25 April 1872 and came into force on 1 September 1872.

Correct answer: 25th April, 1872
  • A. Proposal
  • B. Promise
  • C. Agreement
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Under section 2(b), acceptance of a proposal converts it into a promise.

Correct answer: Promise
  • A. 4
  • B. 3
  • C. 2
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Section 2 of the Contract Act contains the key definitions, including proposal, promise, consideration, agreement and contract.

Correct answer: 2
  • A. Old lady
  • B. Young lady
  • C. None of the above
  • D. Pardanashin Lady

Explanation: Section 18 of the Family Courts Act, 1964 permits a woman who, according to the custom of the country, ought not to appear in public to…

Correct answer: Pardanashin Lady
  • A. Right of defence be struck off
  • B. Defendant may be fined
  • C. Defendant may be jailed
  • D. None of the above

Explanation: When a defendant fails to pay maintenance fixed by the Family Court, the court may strike off the defendant’s defence.

Correct answer: Right of defence be struck off
  • A. 15
  • B. 16
  • C. 17
  • D. None of the above

Explanation: Section 16 of the Family Courts Act deals with contempt of Family Courts.

Correct answer: 16
  • A. Two months
  • B. None of the above
  • C. Six months
  • D. Four months

Explanation: A family appeal is required to be disposed of within four months under the Family Courts Act.

Correct answer: Four months
  • A. High Court
  • B. District Judge too
  • C. Both A and B
  • D. None of the above

Explanation: Where the Family Court is presided over by a District Judge or Additional District Judge, an appeal lies to the High Court.

Correct answer: High Court
  • A. Criminal Court
  • B. Civil Court
  • C. Both A and B
  • D. None of the above

Explanation: For executing a Family Court decree, the executing court exercises the powers of a civil court.

Correct answer: Civil Court
  • A. 13(3)
  • B. 34(4)
  • C. 13(5)
  • D. None of the above

Explanation: Section 13(5) allows the Family Court, where it considers appropriate, to order that money payable under its decree be paid in…

Correct answer: 13(5)
  • A. None of the above
  • B. One year
  • C. Two years
  • D. Six months

Explanation: Section 12-A sets six months as the specified period for disposal of a family suit.

Correct answer: Six months
  • A. Frame the issues
  • B. Adjourn the case for evidence
  • C. Reject the suit
  • D. None of the above

Explanation: At the pre-trial stage, if compromise or reconciliation fails, the Family Court frames the issues and proceeds toward recording evidence.

Correct answer: Frame the issues
  • A. Acceptance of plaints and written statements
  • B. Pre-trial proceeding
  • C. Recording of evidence
  • D. None of the above

Explanation: Section 10 governs pre-trial proceedings, including the court’s effort to reconcile the parties and, if that fails, the framing of issues…

Correct answer: Pre-trial proceeding
  • A. Dissolution of marriage
  • B. Dissolution of marriage on the basis of Khula
  • C. Both A and B
  • D. None of the above

Explanation: Under section 9(1)(b), a wife defending a suit for restitution of conjugal rights may claim dissolution of marriage in her written…

Correct answer: Both A and B
  • A. Written statement
  • B. Procedure for institution of plaint
  • C. Production of documents
  • D. None of the above

Explanation: Section 9 deals with the defendant’s written statement and the claims that may be included in it.

Correct answer: Written statement