Multiple Choice Questions

QUASI CONTRACTS
A, a tradesman, left certain goods at B's house by mistake. If B uses the goods as his own then
can A recover the price from B?
A.
Yes, on the basis of quasi contract
B.
No, as there is no agreement and A cannot get the benefit of his own mistake.

2. A quasi contract is a _____________ contract.

A.
B.
C.
D.

Void
Voidable
Valid
Illegal.

3. A person supplying 'necessaries' to an incompetent person is entitled to be reimbursed from

the
A.
Incompetent person personally
B.
Parents of incompetent person
C.
Property of incompetent person
D.
Funds with the state government

4. A person making payment on behalf another person, can recover the same from such other
person even if there is no contract of rembursement.
A.
True, as Section 69 allows the reimbursement in such circumstances.
B.
False, as reimbursement in no case is possible without a valid contract.

5. A supplies to B, a lunatic, the 'necessaries' suitable to his condition in life. In this case
A.
B is personally liable to pay
B.
B's property is liable
C.
B's parents are personally liable
D.
If B's property is not sufficient to reimburse, than he is personally liable.

6. A's property was wrongfully advertised for sale for recovery of government revenue due from
B. In order to save his property, A paid the government dues. In this case, A is entitled to
recover the amount of dues paid by him B on the basis of:

A.
B.
C.
D.

Government contract
Valid contract
Quasi contract
None of these.

7. Quasi contracts are __________

A.
Void
B.
Valid
C.
Voidable
D.
Illegal

8. Quasi - contractual relations are based upon the intention of the parties.
A.
True, an intention is the basis of every enforceable contract.
B.
False, as this relation is imposed upon the parties by the law.

9. A quasi contract is an obligation which the law creates in the absence of any agreement.
A.
True
B.
False

10. In the absence of a contract of reimbursement, which of the following conditions should be
satisfied for enabling a person to recover the payment made on behalf of another person?
A.
Person making the payment must be interested in paying the amount.
B.
Person making the payment must not be legally bound to make the payment.
C.
Other person must be legally bound to make the payment
D.
All of the above.
11. A, a tradesman, left certain goods at B's house by mistake. In this case, B,
A.
Is bound to return the goods under quasi- contractual obligations.
B.
Is not bound to return the goods as there is no agreement between the two.
C.
Can use the goods as his own and can also claim compensation from A.
D.
Is under obligation to make a fresh contract with A for the use of these goods.

12. A, a tradesman, left certain goods at B's house by mistake, who treats the goods as his own.
In this case,
A.
B is not bound to pay for the goods as there in no binding contract.
B is bound to pay as A's act is non- gratuitous and quasi contract arises between them
B.
under Section 70.
A is not entitled to recover as no such relation arise under Section 70 due to one's own
C.
mistake.

D.

The contract is voidable at the option of either party.

13. A paid some money to B by mistake which was in fact due to C. In this case,
A.
A is not entitled to recover money as there is no contract between A and B.
B.
A is not entitled to recover money as a mistake a makes the agreements. If any, void.
C.
A is entitle to recover money under Section 72 of the Indian Contract Act.
D.
B is not liable TO repay as he did not ask for such payment.

14. Where a person finds certain goods belonging to some other person, the finder
A.
Becomes the owner of the goods and can use them.
B.
Is under a duty to trace the true owner and return the goods.
C.
Can sell the perishable goods if the true owner cannot be found.
D.
Both (b) and (c).

15. The quasi - contractual obligations arise where a person

A.
Supplies necessaries to an incompetent person.
B.
Makes payment of money or delivery of goods or under coercion.
C.
Both of these.
D.
None of these.

16. If the obligation created by quasi contract has not been discharged, then the injured party
becomes entitled to receive compensation from a party in default.
A.
True, as Section 73 makes a provision in this regard.
B.
False, as Section 73 simply makes a quasi contract enforceable without consideration.

17. In which of the following circumstances, the quasi - contractual obligations arise?
A.
Liability of a finder of goods.
B.
Compensation for non-gratuitous acts
C.
Recovery of payments made by interested persons.
D.
All of the above.

18. Which of the following expression is used in the Indian Contract Act in the part dealing with
quasi contracts ?
A.
Quasi-contractual obligations
B.
Certain relations of quasi-contractual obligations.
C.
Certain relations resembling those created by contract.
D.
Obligations in the absence of actual contract.

19. A person supplying necessaries to an incompetent person (such as a minor or lunatic), is

entitled to be reimbursed from the property of such person on the basis of
A.
Valid contract
B.
Quasi contract
C.
Voidable contract
D.
Contingent contract

20. A person who supplies 'necessaries' to a minor is entitled to be reimbursed from the property
of minor on the basis of
A.
Valid contract
B.
Voidable contract
C.
Quasi contract
D.
Contingent contract.