The theory on which quasi-contractual obligations are based is to prevent unjust enrichment. Who is considered to be the real founder of this theory?

Consider the following statements:
1. Moses v. Macferlan is a prominent example of theory of unjust enrichment as propounded by Lord Mansfield.
2. According to this theory, the demands of justice and equity is to prevent the unjust enrichment of one person at the cost of another.
3. Sinclair v. Brougham has propounded the theory of "Implied-in-fact" contract to elaborate the nature of Quasi Contracts.
Choose the correct option from below:

A

1, 2 and 3 are correct

B

Only 1 and 3 are incorrect

C

Only 1 and 2 are correct

D

Only 2 and 3 are correct

Which of the following statements are true/false?
1. Trusteeship theory is also known as paternalistic theory.
2. The Philanthropic theory is based on the fact that man is a religious being.
3. The Functional theory is also known as efficiency theory.
4. Efficiency theory assumes that big business houses have the social responsibility and moral obligations of providing good working conditions.

A

1, 4 are true and 2, 3 are false

B

1, 3 are true and 2, 4 are false

C

2, 4 are true and 1, 3 are false

D

3, 4 are true and 2, 1 are false

Doctrine of unjust enrichment' was laid down by the Supreme Court in which one of the following cases?

A

Sarla Mudgal v. Union of India

B

Mafatlal Industries Ltd. v. Union of India

C

Chander Mohan v. Union of India

D

Unni Krishnan v. State of Andhra Pradesh

In which of the following judgments it was told that: "the principle of unjust enrichment cannot be extended to give a right to the State to recover or realize vend fee after the concerned statute for realisation or recovery of vend fee has been struck down"

A

Somaiya Organics (India) Ltd. v. State of Uttar Pradesh, AIR 2001 SC 1725

B

V. R. Subramanyam v. B. Thayapa, (1961) 3 SCR 663

C

Jugapatiraja v. Sadnusannama, AIR 1916 Mad 980

D

None of the above

Section 72 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 deals with unjust enrichment on account of . . . . . . . .

A

Mistake

B

Coercion

C

Non-gratuitous act

D

Both option A and B

Provision for the prevention of unjust enrichment of a person is contained in:

A

Section 69 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872

B

Section 70 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872

C

Section 71 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872

D

Section 72 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872

Match List-I with List-II and select correct answer using the given below the lists-

List-I	List-II
a. Novation	1. Sec. 70 I.C.A.
b. Unjust enrichment	2. Sec. 62 I.C.A.
c. Party competent to contract	3. Sec. 15 I.C.A.
d. Dispossession of property induced by threat to cause death	4. Sec. 11 I.C.A.

A

a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3

B

a-1, b-2, c-4, d-1

C

a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1

D

a-3, b-1, c-2, d-4

Consider with respect to HusserI's concept of phenomena.
1. Phenomena is a substantial unity that has real properties, real parts and real changes.
2. Phenomena is no substantial unity, that has no real parts and no real changes.
3. Phenomena has no nature, but only essence.
4. Phenomena have no essence, but only nature.

A

Only (1) is true

B

Only (2) and (3) are true

C

Only (1) and (3) are true

D

Only (1), (3) and (4) are true

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
1. Job enrichment does not need a motive to perform.
2. Job enlargement is the expansion of number of different tasks performed by an employee in a single job.
3. Moving employee from one job to other adds variety and reduces boredom.
4. Participation cannot affect the enrichment process.
Select the correct answer:

A

Both 1 and 3

B

Both 2 and 3

C

Only 3

D

All of the above

Below are given two sets in which Set I gives the named theory of Intelligence which set II indicated their main proponents and contentions associated with the theory. Match the two sets. Set I (Theory of Intelligence) Set II (The main proponents and contentions) (a) Multiple Factor Theory (i) Sternberg, intelligence can be taught and the classroom is the logical place to teach it. (b) Theory of Multiple Intelligence (ii) Cattell, intelligence is neither completely monarchic, nor oligarchic nor anarchic. (c) Theory of Fluid and Crystallized Intelligence (iii) Thurstone, intelligence is oligarchic in nature. (d) Coping Theory of Intelligence (iv) Gardner, intelligence is a capacity with component processes and should not be confused with a learning or cognitive style. Choose correct answer from following.

A

(a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)

B

(a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)

C

(a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii)

D

(a)-(ii), (b)-(i), (c)-(iv), (d)-(iii)

The theory on which quasi-contractual obligations are based is to prevent unjust enrichment. Who is considered to be the real founder of this theory?

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