Legality Of Object & Consideration

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1.

All agreement are contracts if they are made
- A.
  
  For lawful consideration only
- B.
  
  With lawful object irrespective of the legality of consideration
- C.
  
  For lawful consideration irrespective of the legality of object
- D.
  
  For lawful consideration as well as with lawful object
2.

Every agreement of which the object or consideration is unlawful, is ___________.
- A.
  
  Void
- B.
  
  Voidable
- C.
  
  Valid
- D.
  
  Wager.
3.

The provision regarding the legality of object and consideration is emphasized in
- A.
  
  Section 10
- B.
  
  Section 23
- C.
  
  Both (a) and (b)
- D.
  
  None of these.
4.

All agreements are contracts only if they are made for lawful consideration and with lawful object. It is emphasized in
- A.
  
  Section 10
- B.
  
  Section 23
- C.
  
  Both (a) and (b)
- D.
  
  None of these
5.

An agreement for lawful consideration is void. It is emphasized in
- A.
  
  Section 10
- B.
  
  Section 23
- C.
  
  Both (a) and (b)
- D.
  
  None of these
6.

An agreement for lawful consideration but with an unlawful object, is
- A.
  
  Void
- B.
  
  Voidable
- C.
  
  Wager
- D.
  
  Partially illegal
7.

An agreement with lawful object but for an unlawful consideration, is ________________.
- A.
  
  Void
- B.
  
  Voidable
- C.
  
  Wager
- D.
  
  Partially unlawful
8.

The definition of both the unlawful object and unlawful consideration is given in
- A.
  
  Section 10
- B.
  
  Section 23
- C.
  
  Both (a) and (b)
- D.
  
  None of these
9.

The consideration or object of an agreement is considered unlawful where it is (i) forbidden by law (ii) fraudulent (iii) immoral (iv) inadequate,
- A.
  
  (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
- B.
  
  (ii), (iii), (iv)
- C.
  
  (i), (ii), (iv)
- D.
  
  (i) (ii), (iii).
10.

In which of the following case, the consideration or object of an agreement is not considered unlawful?
- A.
  
  Where it is opposed to public policy
- B.
  
  Where it defeats the provision of any law
- C.
  
  Where it is not as per the requirement of promisee
- D.
  
  Where it is injurious to another person or his property.
11.

The cases in which the object or consideration is considered unlawful, are provided in
- A.
  
  Where it is opposed to public policy
- B.
  
  Where it defeats the provision of any law
- C.
  
  Where it is not as per the requirements of promisee
- D.
  
  Where it is injurious to another person or his property
12.

In which of the following cases, the object or consideration of an agreement is considered unlawful ?
- A.
  
  Where it is forbidden by law
- B.
  
  Where it is fraudulent
- C.
  
  Where it is immoral
- D.
  
  All of the above
13.

In which of the following cases the object or consideration of an agreement it not unlawful?
- A.
  
  Where it is not opposed to public property
- B.
  
  Where it does not defeat the provision of any law
- C.
  
  Where it is injurious to another person or his property
- D.
  
  Both (a) and (b).
14.

Where the object or consideration of an agreement is forbidden by law, the agreement is
- A.
  
  Void
- B.
  
  Voidable
- C.
  
  Valid
- D.
  
  Illegal
15.

A agrees to Ra 5 lakhs to B if he (B) procures an employment for A in Income Tax Department. The agreement is
- A.
  
  Valid
- B.
  
  Void
- C.
  
  Voidable
- D.
  
  Contingent
16.

A agrees to pay Rs. 2 lakh to B if he kills C. The agreement is
- A.
  
  Valid
- B.
  
  Voidable
- C.
  
  Void
- D.
  
  Wagering
17.

Where the object or consideration of an agreement is not directly forbidden by law, but is of such a nature that if permitted. It would defeat the provision of any law, the agreement is
- A.
  
  Contingent
- B.
  
  Voidable
- C.
  
  Valid
- D.
  
  Void
18.

A agrees to pay Rs. 25,000 to B if he becomes surety for A in a criminal case pending in the court of law. This agreement is
- A.
  
  Void
- B.
  
  Valid
- C.
  
  Allowed
- D.
  
  Contingent
19.

Where the object or consideration of an agreement is fraudulent, the agreement is
- A.
  
  Valid
- B.
  
  Void
- C.
  
  Fraudulent
- D.
  
  Voidable
20.

A,B and C entered into an agreement to carry on some fraudulent, business and to share the profit in equal shares. This agreement is
- A.
  
  Valid
- B.
  
  Voidable
- C.
  
  Void
- D.
  
  Fraudulent
21.

An agreement to commit a crime or any wrongful act for which a civil suit can be brought is
- A.
  
  Void
- B.
  
  Voidable
- C.
  
  Valid
- D.
  
  None of these
22.

Where the object or consideration of an agreement is regarded as immoral, the agreement is
- A.
  
  Void
- B.
  
  Voidable
- C.
  
  Restricted
- D.
  
  Valid
23.

A agreed, for some money, to give her daughter for concubine to B. The agreement is
- A.
  
  Valid
- B.
  
  Voidable
- C.
  
  Restricted
- D.
  
  Void
24.

Which of the following type of agreement are void being regarded as immoral ?
- A.
  
  Agreement interfering with marital relations.
- B.
  
  Agreement to marry a woman after the death of her husband or after she seeks divorce.
- C.
  
  Agreement with prostitutes.
- D.
  
  All of the above are regarded as immoral, thus void.
25.

Where the object or consideration of an agreement is opposed to public policy, the agreement is
- A.
  
  Void
- B.
  
  Voidable
- C.
  
  Valid
- D.
  
  None of these