. . . . . . . . of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 prescribes that the acceptance must be made in a reasonable manner. If the proposer has prescribed a manner of acceptance, the acceptance must be made in that manner, if not so made, there is a contract only if the proposer 'accepts the acceptance'

Assertion (A): Where any special or local law prescribes for any suit appeal or application a period of limitation different from period prescribed by the Schedule, the provisions of Section 3 of Limitation Act, 1963 shall apply as if such period were the period prescribed by the schedule.
Reason (R): Where a Special Law prescribes a period of limitation for filing appeal but there is no provision therefore under Limitation Act, 1963, the period of limitation provided under the Special Law must be treated to be different from that under the Limitation Act.

A

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of (A)

B

Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not correct explanation of (A)

C

(A) is true but (R) is false

D

(A) is false but (R) is true

As per the Indian Contract Act, 1872, the communication of an acceptance is complete:
1. As against the acceptor when it comes to the knowledge of the proposer.
2. As against the proposer when it is put in a course of transmission to him so as to be out of the power of the acceptor.
Based on the above two propositions, decide:

A

Only (1) is correct

B

Only (2) is correct

C

Both (1) and (2) are correct

D

None of the above two propositions is correct

Consider the following statements in respect of acceptance:
1. In case of telephonic conversation, the contract is complete when the acceptor speaks the words of acceptance.
2. Conditional or qualified acceptance is also an acceptance.
3. Acceptance should be in the usual prescribed manner.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A

1 and 2

B

2 and 3

C

3 only

D

1 and 3

If the proposer prescribes the mode & manner of acceptance, the acceptance

A

Can be in any manner & mode

B

Should be in the manner & mode prescribed

C

Can be in any reasonable mode & manner

D

All the above

Which of the following are the drawbacks of acceptance sampling? (i) Acceptance sampling is less expensive. (ii) Acceptance sampling has the risk of accepting good lots and rejecting bad lots. (iii) Acceptance sampling requires planning and documentation of the acceptance-sampling procedure whereas 100% inspection does not. (iv) Acceptance sampling requires less manpower.

A

i, ii, iii, iv

B

ii, iii, iv

C

ii, iii

D

i, ii, iv

Read Assertion (A) and Reason (R) and give the correct answer by using the given below:
Assertion (A): A proposal may be revoked at any time before the communication of its acceptance is complete as against the proposer, But not afterwards.
Reason (R): Section 5 of the Indian contract Act 1872, deals with the revocation of proposals and acceptances.

A

Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not related to (A)

B

(A) is correct, but (R) is wrong

C

(A) is wrong, but (R) is correct

D

Both (A) and (R) are correct, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

Following is/are essentialt(s) of valid contract as per Indian Contract Act, 1872.
(1) Parties to contract should have capacity to contract.
(2) Parties to contract should have legal mind.
(3) Parties to contract should be intelligent.
(4) Invitation to offer should be accepted.
Find correct answer:

A

Only (1) and (4) are correct

B

Only (1) is correct

C

All of above are correct

D

Only (2) is correct

E

None of these

The main reason why a life insurance proposal form often asks for the proposer's height is to enable a reasonable comparison with the proposer’s

A

Age

B

Gender

C

Occupation

D

Weight

Consider the following statements:
The communication of an acceptance is complete
1. As against the acceptor when it comes to the knowledge of the proposer.
2. As against the proposer, when it is put in a course of transmission to him, so as to be out of the power of the acceptor.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A

1 only

B

2 only

C

Both 1 and 2

D

Neither 1 nor 2

Consider the following statements:
1. There may be situations where only one party is bound to the terms of the contract.
2. In order to convert a proposal into a promise, the acceptance must be absolute and may be unqualified.
3. Death or insanity of the proposer is considered as good ground for revocation of proposal in all circumstances.
Choose the correct option from below:

A

Only 1 is correct

B

Only 2 is correct

C

1 and 2 are correct

D

1 and 3 are correct

. . . . . . . . of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 prescribes that the acceptance must be made in a reasonable manner. If the proposer has prescribed a manner of acceptance, the acceptance must be made in that manner, if not so made, there is a contract only if the proposer 'accepts the acceptance'

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