Daily MCQs for Judiciary Prelims Exams - (29 July 2025)
Question/ Answer
Question1:- According to Section 14 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, free consent is NOT considered free if it is caused by:
A) Coercion
B) Fraud
C) Mistake
D) All of the above
Answer is d is correct. Consent induced by coercion, fraud, undue influence, misrepresentation, or mistake is not free. Therefore, Option D is correct.
Question2:- When is an agreement said to be ‘express’ under Section 9 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872?
A) When communicated by words
B) When implied by conduct
C) When unilaterally imposed
D) When written only
Answer is a is correct. Section 9 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 states that- Express promises are those made verbally or in writing. Therefore, Option A is correct.
Question3:- Which of the following is NOT true about ‘Consent’ under the Indian Contract Act?
A) It must be free and mutual
B) It can be given under mistake if it relates to law only
C) Coercion invalidates consent
D) Silence can amount to consent in all cases
Answer is d is correct. Silence generally does not amount to consent unless circumstances dictate otherwise. Therefore, Option D is correct.
Question4:- According to Section 2(4) of the BNS, a person who “counterfeits” is one who:
A) Creates a new object
B) Causes one thing to resemble another intending deception
C) Damages property intentionally
D) Is ignorant of deception
Answer is b is correct. Section 2(4) of the BNS defines- Counterfeit means causing one thing to resemble another to deceive. Therefore, Option B is correct.
Question5:- Enhanced punishment under Section 13 of BNS, applies after a previous conviction for offences punishable with imprisonment of:
A) 1 year or more
B) 2 years or more
C) 3 years or more
D) 5 years or more
Answer is c is correct. Under Section 13 of BNS, Enhanced punishment applies after prior conviction with 3 years or more imprisonment. Therefore, Option C is correct.