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What is the maximum number of partners allowed in a partnership firm under the Indian Contract Act?

10 (correct)

100

In which year was the Indian Contract Act enacted?

1872 (correct)

1955

1930

1901

What is the age of majority for entering into a contract under the Indian Contract Act?

21 years

16 years

18 years (correct)

20 years

What is the main purpose of the Indian Contract Act?

To regulate the formation and performance of contracts Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a valid element of a contract under the Indian Contract Act?

Consideration Signup and view all the answers

Under the Indian Contract Act, when is a contract considered void?

When it is entered into under coercion Signup and view all the answers

What are the essential elements of a valid contract under the Indian Contract Act?

The essential elements of a valid contract under the Indian Contract Act include offer and acceptance, intention to create legal relations, lawful consideration, capacity to contract, free consent, lawful object, and certainty and possibility of performance. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the concept of 'free consent' as per the Indian Contract Act.

Free consent, as per the Indian Contract Act, refers to a situation where the parties to a contract must consent to the terms of the contract without any coercion, undue influence, fraud, misrepresentation, or mistake. Signup and view all the answers

What are the different types of contracts recognized under the Indian Contract Act?

The Indian Contract Act recognizes various types of contracts including valid contracts, void contracts, voidable contracts, and contingent contracts. Signup and view all the answers

What are the different types of contracts recognized under the Indian Contract Act?

The Indian Contract Act recognizes contracts such as valid contracts, void contracts, voidable contracts, and illegal contracts. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the concept of free consent as per the Indian Contract Act.

Free consent means that the agreement must be made by parties who are competent to contract, and the consent should not be obtained by coercion, undue influence, fraud, misrepresentation, or mistake. Signup and view all the answers

What are the essential elements of a valid contract under the Indian Contract Act?

The essential elements of a valid contract include offer and acceptance, intention to create legal relations, lawful consideration, capacity to contract, free consent, lawful object, and certainty and possibility of performance. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Indian Contract Act

There is no maximum number of partners allowed in a partnership firm under the Indian Contract Act.
The Indian Contract Act was enacted in 1872.
The age of majority for entering into a contract under the Indian Contract Act is 18 years.
The main purpose of the Indian Contract Act is to provide a legal framework for contracts and to settle disputes arising from contractual agreements.

Elements of a Contract

A valid element of a contract under the Indian Contract Act includes proposal, acceptance, consideration, capacity, free consent, and lawful object.
A contract is considered void if it is caused by coercion, undue influence, fraud, misrepresentation, or mistake.

Essential Elements of a Valid Contract

The essential elements of a valid contract under the Indian Contract Act include proposal, acceptance, consideration, capacity, free consent, and lawful object.

The concept of 'free consent' as per the Indian Contract Act means that the parties to a contract must not be affected by coercion, undue influence, fraud, misrepresentation, or mistake.

Types of Contracts

The Indian Contract Act recognizes different types of contracts, including:
- Express contracts (written or spoken)
- Implied contracts (inferred from the conduct of the parties)
- Quasi-contracts (agreements that are not contracts but are treated as such)
- Contingent contracts (dependent on the occurrence of an event)
- Joint and several contracts (liable jointly and severally)

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Test your knowledge of the Indian Contract Act with this quiz! Answer questions about the maximum number of partners in a partnership firm, the year of enactment of the act, and the age of majority for entering into a contract. See how well you understand the key provisions of this important legislation.