Judicial Services Exam
MCQs—Transfer of Property Act, 1872 (TPA)
| 1 | In which case the Privy Council held that the doctrine of part-performance is not applicable in India—
(A) Ariff vs. Jadunath (1931) (B) Mia Pir Bux vs. Sardar Mohhamad Tahir (1934) (C) Maddison vs. Alderson (1883) (D) Both (A) & (B) Ans: (D) |
| 2 | In which case, the Privy Council applied the doctrine of part-performance in India—
(A) Ariff vs. Jadunath (1931) (B) Mia Pir Bux vs. Sardar Mohhamad Tahir (1934) (C) Mohammad Musa vs. Aghore Kr. Ganguli (1914) (D) All of the above Ans: (C) |
| 3 | Mark incorrect statement—
(A) In India, doctrine of part-performance (DPP) is applicable only in written contracts while in England, the DPP is applicable to both written and oral contract. (B) Under Indian law, the DPP is passive i.e. it acts like shield only. (C) Under English Law, it is active as well as passive i.e it can be used as a shield and also as a sword. (D) All correct Ans: (D) |
| 4 | Section 53-A was included in TPA by amendment in the year—
(A) 1928 (B) 1929 (C) 1930 (D) 1931 Ans: (B) |
| 5 | Prabodh Kumar vs. Dantamara Tea Co. Ltd. (1940) is a leading case on—
(A) Section 35 (B) Section 52 (C) Section 53 (D) Section 53-A Ans: (D) |
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