PAPER 3 Revised PDF
PAPER 3 Revised PDF
PAPER 3 Revised PDF
FUNDAMENTALS OF LAWS
I. Choose the correct answer from the given four alternatives:
1. A void contract
(A) is void from the very beginning.
(B) is valid in the beginning but becomes void later on.
(C) is enforceable at the option of one of the contracting parties only.
(D) none of the above
2. Which one of the following does not connote ‘goods’ as defined in the Sale of Goods Act?
(A) Money
(B) Animals
(C) Debt
(D) Both (A) and (C)
6. The general rule of Sale of Goods Act, is risk prima facie passes with
(A) Ownership
(B) Possession
(C) Delivery
(D) Custody
10. In Indian Law consideration must have been done at the desire of the promisor, if it is do ne
at the instance of a third party or without the desire of the promisor, it is:
(A) Consideration
(B) Not Consideration
(C) Offer
(D) Promise
12. Right of stoppage in transit can be exercised by the Unpaid Seller, where the Buyer:
(A) is solvent
(B) becomes insolvent
(C) acts fraudulently
(D) acts smartly
13. ‘A’ threatened to commit suicide if his wife did not execute a sale deed in favour of his
brother. The wife executed the sale deed. This transaction is
(A) voidable due to undue influence.
(B) voidable due to coercion.
(C) void being immoral
(D) void being forbidden by law.
16. B, having discovered a vein of ore on the estate of A, adopts means to conceal, and does
conceal, the existence of the ore from A. Owing to A’s i gnorance B is enabled to buy the
estate at a low price. The contract is:
(A) Valid
(B) Void
(C) Voidable at the option of A
(D) Invalid
17. A paid ` 500 to a Government servant to get him a contract for the canteen. The
Government servant could not get the contract. Can A recover ` 500 pa id by him to the
Government servant?
(A) Yes, the agreement between them is valid and enforceable.
(B) Yes, the agreement is not opposed to public policy.
(C) No, the agreement is a voidable agreement and can be avoided by A.
(D) No, the agreement is void.
18. Under Section 118 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, it is presumed, until the contrary
is proved, that every transfer of a negotiable instrument was made:
(A) after its maturity
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19. Which of the following statement is false in connection with the contingent contract?
(A) The event must be collateral.
(B) The event must be uncertain
(C) The event should not be mere will of the promisor.
(D) none of the above.
24. Where the parties to a contract have agreed that a certain sum of money would be paid in
case of breach of contract, the court will ensure that
(A) the exact amount mentioned in the contract is paid to the injured party.
(B) an amount not exceeding the stipulated amount is awarded.
(C) reasonable compensation not exceeding the amount stipulated is awarded.
(D) a sum exceeding the amount stipulated is awarded.
26. A foreigner
(A) is competent to enter into contract if he fulfills the conditions of section 11.
(B) is not competent to enter into contract.
(C) can enter into contract with permission of Central Govt.
(D) can enter into contract with the permission of court.
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31. A contractor had to supply the army charpoys in certain quantities by instalments. He failed
to supply the requisite number and even after that breach the instalment of charpoys was
received by army authorities. Meanwhile, the work orders were however cancelled. The
orders cancelling the work order were
(A) valid
(B) void
(C) without authority
(D) contractor could claim damages
32. In a Bo ok depot a catalogue of book enlisting the price of each book and specifying the
place where the particular book is available is
(A) an invitation to offer.
(B) an offer.
(C) an invitation to visit the book shop.
(D) None of the above
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37. S sells certain goods to B of Bomba y. The goods are handed over to the ra ilways for
transmission to B. In the meantime, B sells the goods to a third party T for consideration
without the consent of S. B becomes insolvent. In this case—
(A) S has the right of stoppage in transit.
(B) S has lost his right of stoppage in transit.
(C) Station Master has the right of stoppage in transit.
(D) None of the above
38. M is minor, B, the borrower, approaches M for a loan on the basis of a mortgage of the
house owned by B. Hence, M advances the money and B executed a mortgage in favour of
M, a minor. In these circumstances
(A) the mortgage is not enforceable by M, because he is a minor.
(B) the mortgage is enforceable but only when he attains majority.
(C) the mortgage is enforceable by M even though he is minor.
(D) None of the above
39. “Threatening to commit certain acts forbidden by Indi an Penal Code” is asso ciated with
which one of the following?
(A) Misrepresentation
(B) Fraud
(C) Coercion
(D) Unenforceable
42. A, while filling up the insurance application form, states his age as 25 believing it to be true.
His actual age was 27. The Life Insurance Corporation issued a policy in his favour charging
a lower premium than what it should have charged if the actual age had been given. This is
a case of
(A) Fraud
(B) Misrepresentation
(C) Undue influence
(D) Mistake of fact
44. R entered into a contract with L to marry her on a fixed date. However, before the marriage
date, R went mad. With reference to the Indian Contract Act which is the valid response?
(A) L can’t marry till R dies.
(B) The executers of R can enforce the contract against L.
(C) The contract becomes void.
(D) All the statements are correct
45. The undertaking contained in a promissory note, to pay a certain sum of money is
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(A) conditional.
(B) unconditional.
(C) may be conditional or unconditional depending upon the circumstances.
(D) None of the above
46. A makes a contract with B to buy his house for ₹50,000 if he is able to secure to bank loan
for that amount. The contract is
(A) void for vagueness.
(B) wagering contract.
(C) contingent contract.
(D) voidable contract.
50. Each party to a contract is bound to perform his part of the obligation. After the parties have
made due performance, the contract comes to an end. In such a case the contract is said
to be discharged
(A) by breach of contract.
(B) by impossibility of performance.
(C) by agreement and novation.
(D) by performance of contract.
56. Contracts contingent upon the non-happening of the future uncertain event becomes void
when such event:
(A) Happen
(B) Does not happen
(C) The event becomes impossible
(D) None of the above
58. If a minor draws, endorses, delivers or negotiates an instrument, such instrument binds
(A) all parties to the instrument including the minor.
(B) only the minor and not other parties to the instrument.
(C) all parties to the instrument except the minor.
(D) None of the above
59. What can a catalogue of books, listing price of each book and specifying the place where
the listed books are available be termed as?
(A) An offer
(B) An obligation to sell book
(C) An invitation to offer
(D) A promise to make available the books at the listed
60. Which of the statement is incorrect in connection with duties of seller and buyer?
(A) It is the duty of the seller to deliver the goods.
(B) It is the duty of the buyer to accept and pay for them.
(C) It is not the duty of the seller to deliver the goods.
(D) It is the duty of the buyer to take delivery of goods.
61. The inadequacy of consideration may be taken into account by the court
(A) in determining the question whether the consent of the promisor was freely given.
(B) always in all cases.
(C) when the parties complain.
(D) when the promisor has not performed his promise.
63. Where consideration is illegal or physically impossible, uncertain or ambiguous, it shall not be
(A) transferable by law.
(B) unenforceable by law.
(C) enforceable by law.
(D) None of the above
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66. The term “ a cheque in the ele ctronic form” is defined in the Negotiable Instruments Act,
1881-under
(A) Section 6(a)
(B) Section 6(1)(a)
(C) Explanation 1(a) of Section 6
(D) Section 6A
67. Lending money to a borrower, at h igh rate of interest, when the mo ney market is tig ht
renders the agreement of loan:
(A) Void
(B) Valid
(C) Voidable
(D) Illegal
68. Where by the co ntract, a promisor is to perfor m his prom ise without application by the
promise and no time for performance is specified, the engagement must be performed
within a reasonable time. The question “What i s a reasonable time” is in e ach particular
case is
(A) a question of fact
(B) a question of law
(C) a question of general custom
(D) All of the above
71. A and B agree that A s hall pay ₹1000 for whic h B shall afterwards deliver to either rice or
smuggled opium. In this case
(A) the first agreement is void and the second voidable.
(B) the first is voidable and the second is void.
(C) the first is valid and the second is void.
(D) the first is void and the second is valid.
72. When an Instrument is drawn conditionally or for a special purpose as a collateral security
and not for the purpose of transferring property therein, it is called an
(A) Escrow Instrument
(B) Inchoate Instrument
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73. A purchases B’s business of selling neckties in Delhi. A can restrain B from
(A) doing the business of selling neckties again in his life.
(B) doing any business in Delhi.
(C) doing the business of selling neckties in Delhi for a limited period.
(D) None of the above
74. In case of contractual obligations where the promisor dies before performance,
(A) the legal representatives of the p romisor must perform the p romise irrespective of
the promise.
(B) the legal representatives of the promisor must perform the promise provided it is not
one dependent on the personal qualifications of the promisor.
(C) the legal representatives need not perform the promise.
(D) the legal representative is not liable to pay damages for non-performance of the
promise.
75. A borrows from B ₹500 to bet with C. Can B recover the amount of his loan?
(A) Yes, the agreement between them is collateral to a wagering agreement and hence
enforceable.
(B) No, the agreement is opposed to public policy.
(C) No, the agreement is a voidable agreement and can be avoided by A.
(D) No, the agreement falls under section 23 and hence illegal.
76. Asim unlawfully detains Anil to obtain his va cant flat at Safdarjang enclave (valuing
` 50,00,000) at ` 40,00,000. This is a case of
(A) Undue influence
(B) Coercion
(C) Fraud
(D) By Force
78. Mr. A promises to Mr. B without any intention of performing it. This is a case of
(A) Cheating
(B) Fraud
(C) Valid case
(D) None of the above
84. Mr. A delivers a basket of mango to Mr. B mistaking him to be Mr. C and Mr. B consumes
those mangos. Hence
(A) Mr. B is bound to pay compensation to Mr. A for the value of Mango.
(B) Mr. B is not bound to pay any compensation as there was no agreement and it is ‘A’s
fault.
(C) Mr. B is bound to pay compensation for value of mango and damages.
(D) None of the above
86. Mr. A promises in writing to pay time barred debt to Mr. B. This is
(A) Not enforceable
(B) Enforceable
(C) Voidable
(D) None of the above
87. When both the parties to an agreement are under a mistake as to matter of fact essential to
an agreement, the agreement is
(A) Valid
(B) Illegal
(C) Voidable
(D) Void
88. Mr. Ajit threatened to commit suicide if hi s wife did not execute sale deed in favour of hi s
sister. Wife executed the sale deed. This is
(A) Void
(B) Voidable
(C) Enforceable
(D) None of the above
89. Under Sec. 2 (b) of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 if the person to whom the proposal is made
signifies his assent thereto the proposal is said to have been
(A) Accepted
(B) Agreed
(C) Provisionally agreed
(D) Tentatively accepted
91. Seller can raise the price by fictitious bids in an auction sale with the help of
(A) pretended bidding
(B) puffers
(C) agent
(D) broker
92. Mr. A obtained mobile set from Mr. B by fraud. Mr. A has a voidable title at the option of Mr.
B. Before Mr. B coul d rescind the contract, Mr. A sold the same to Mr. C who purchased
from Mr. A in good faith and without knowledge of fraud by Mr. A and paid for it. In this case.
(A) Mr. C has a good title to the goods
(B) Mr. B has a good title
(C) Mr. C has no right
(D) None of the above
95. Every instrument payable otherwise than on demand is entitled to_____days of grace period
(A) 2
(B) 3
(C) 4
(D) 5
97. Which of the following is not a Negotiable Instrument as per the Negotiable Instrument Act,
1881?
(A) Bill of exchange
(B) Delivery note
(C) Cheque
(D) Share certificate
101. Express offers and acceptances may be proved by the agreement between the parties but
implied offers can be proved only by
(A) the words
(B) the conduct
(C) circumstantial evidence
(D) both (B) and (C)
102. Sections 4 and 5 of the Ind ian Contract Act provide for c ommunication of offer and
acceptance and revocation thereof. In this relation, which one of the fo llowing is not
correct?
(A) Communication of offer is complete when it reaches the offeree.
(B) Revocation of acceptance is complete when acceptance is posted in favour of the
proposer.
(C) A proposal may be revoked any time before communication of acceptance.
(D) Acceptance may be revoked any time before communication of acceptance.
105. Which of the following types of persons are not disqualified from contracting?
(A) Foreign Sovereigns
(B) Alien Enemy
(C) Convicts
(D) None of the above
106. A agrees to sell to B a “hundred tons of oil”. There is nothing whatever to show what kind of
oil was intended. The agreement is
(A) valid
(B) void for uncertainty
(C) voidable
(D) illegal
107. A promised B to obtain an employment for him in a public office. B promised to pay ` 2,000
to A for this. B gets a job through A but refuses to pay the money. A can
(A) challenge B’s appointment on the ground of non-payment of money
(B) sue B for ` 2,000
(C) do nothing
(D) Both (A) and (B)
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109. A gives a recognizance binding him in a penalty of ` 500 to appear in the court on a certain
day. He forfeits his recognizance. He is
(A) liable to pay the whole penalty.
(B) not liable to pay the penalty
(C) liable to pay partially
(D) none of the above
112. A, dealing in baby foods, sends samples by train for being exhibited at a Consumer
Product’s Show which fact was made known to the railway company. The goods reached
the destination after the show was over. A sued the railway company for damages. A will
be entitled to
(A) ordinary damages
(B) no damages
(C) exemplary damages
(D) special damages
117. Unpaid seller can exercise his right of withholding delivery of goods
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118. Where the s ale is n ot notified to be su bject to a right to bid on behalf of seller, and the
Auctioneer knowingly takes any bid from the seller or any such person, the sale shall be
treated as ____________ by the buyer.
(A) unlawful
(B) illegal
(C) immoral
(D) fraudulent
122. If the communication is made by an unauthorized person, it does not result in a/an
(A) Contract
(B) Agreement
(C) Offer
(D) Consideration
127. ‘Active Concealment of fact’ is associated with which one of the following?
(A) Misrepresentation
(B) Undue Influence
(C) Fraud
(D) Mistake
129. A promises B to pa y ` 100 if it rains on Monday and B promises A to pay ` 100 if it does not
rain on Monday. This agreement is
(A) a valid agreement
(B) a voidable agreement
(C) a wagering agreement
(D) an illegal agreement
130. A borrows from B ` 500 to bet with C. Can B recover the amount of his loan?
(A) Yes, the agreement between them is collateral to a wagering agreement and hence
enforceable.
(B) Yes, the agreement is not opposed to public policy.
(C) No, the agreement is a voidable agreement and can be avoided by A.
(D) No, the a greement is wagering agreement and falls under Section 23 and hence
void.
131. Which of the following statements is true in connection with the contingent contract?
(A) The collateral event is contingent
(B) The collateral event may be certain or uncertain
(C) The contingency even may be the mere will of the promisor.
(D) The main event should be contingent.
133. If the performance of contract becomes impossible because the subject matter of contract
has ceased to exist then
(A) both the parties are liable
(B) neither party is liable
(C) only offeror is liable
(D) only acceptor is liable
135. Transfer of documents of title to the goods sold to the buyer, amounts to
(A) actual delivery
(B) Symbolic delivery
(C) constructive delivery
(D) None of the above
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136. Right of Stoppage in transit can be exercised by the Unpaid Seller, where he
(A) has lost his right of lien
(B) still enjoys his right of lien
(C) either (a) or (b)
(D) neither (a) nor (b)
137. The Sale of Goods Act, 1930 governs the transfer of property in
(A) movable property
(B) immovable property
(C) both movable and immovable property \
(D) all types of properties
138. Property in the goods in the Sale of Goods Act, 1930 means
(A) Ownership of goods
(B) Possession of goods
(C) Asset in the goods
(D) Custody of goods
140. The term ‘Negotiable Instrument’ is defined in the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, under
Section.
(A) 12
(B) 13
(C) 13A
(D) 2(d)
Answer:
1. B 2. D 3. A 4. A 5. D
6. A 7. B 8. D 9. B 10. B
11. A 12. B 13. B 14. D 15. C
16. C 17. D 18. B 19. D 20. C
21. B 22. D 23. A 24. C 25 B
26 A 27 A 28 A 29 A 30 C
31 B 32 C 33 B 34 D 35 C
36 A 37 C 38 C 39 C 40 C
41 A 42 B 43 A 44 C 45 B
46 A 47 A 48 A 49 B 50 D
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51 A 52 B 53 D 54 C 55 B
56 A 57 C 58 C 59 C 60 C
61 A 62 D 63 C 64 A 65 D
66 C 67 B 68 D 69 D 70 B
71 C 72 A 73 C 74 B 75 D
76 B 77 C 78 B 79 A 80 A
81 D 82 D 83 B 84 A 85 C
86 B 87 A 88 B 89 A 90 C
91 B 92 A 93 A 94 D 95 B
96 A 97 D 98 B 99 C 100 A
101 D 102 D 103 C 104 D 105 D
106 B 107 C 108 D 109 A 110 B
111 D 112 D 113 A 114 A 115 C
116 B 117 A 118 D 119 B 120 C
121 B 122 B 123 C 124 D 125 A
126 D 127 C 128 B 129 C 130 D
131 A 132 B 133 B 134 A 135 B
136 B 137 A 138 A 139 C 140 B
141 C 142 D
1.
Column ‘A’ Column ‘B’
(i) Consensus-ad-idem P As much as is earned
(ii) Warranty Q Mere delivery
(iii) Quantum of Merit R Identity of minds
(iv) Order of Instrument S Contingent Contract
(v) Insurance Contract T Collateral to the main purpose of
contract.
2.
Column ‘A’ Column ‘B’
(i) Void contract P Threat or Force
(ii) Condition as to Q Obligation is imposed by law
Merchantability
(iii) Coercion R Acceptability in the market
(iv) Bill of Exchange S Which ceases to be enforceable
by law.
(v) Quasi Contracts T Endorsement and Delivery
3.
Column ‘A’ Column ‘B’
(i) Special Offer P Essential to the main purpose of the
contract.
(ii) Wagering Agreement Q Cannot be crossed
(iii) Condition R Offer made to an individual or
group
(iv) Condition as to quality or S Void
fitness
(v) Promissory Note T Let the buyer be aware.
4.
Column ‘A’ Column ‘B’
(i) Void – ab – initio P Cheque
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5.
Column ‘A’ Column ‘B’
(i) Valid Contracts P Delivery by attornment
(ii) Novation Q Unconditional order
(iii) Error in consensus R Enforceable at law
(iv) Constructive Delivery S Substitution of a new contract
(v) Bill of Exchange T Absence of contract
6.
Column ‘A’ Column ‘B’
(i) Offeror P Agreement to receive less than
what is due.
(ii) General offer Q Three days
(iii) Remission R An offer made to a specific person
(iv) Price S The person who makes the
proposal
(v) Grace Days T Money Consideration
Answer:
1.
(i) R
(ii) T
(iii) P
(iv) Q
(v) S
2.
(i) S
(ii) R
(iii) P
(iv) T
(v) Q
3.
(i) R
(ii) S
(iii) P
(iv) T
(v) Q
4.
(i) T
(ii) S
(iii) Q
(iv) R
(v) P
5.
(i) R
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(ii) S
(iii) T
(iv) P
(v) Q
6.
(i) S
(ii) R
(iii) P
(iv) T
(v) Q
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26. All kinds of obligations between the parties form part of the contract.
27. A master asks his servant to sell his cycle to him at less than the market price. This contract
can be avoided by the servant on grounds of mistake.
28. An offer need not be made to an ascertained person.
29. Delivery of goods can be actual and constructive.
30. A price list hanging outside the shop is meant for an offer by the owner of the shop.
31. A person is competent to contract if he is a graduate.
32. In the absence of any express or implied directions from the offeror to the contrary, can an
offer be accepted by a letter?
33. A pawnee may under certain circumstances sell the goods pledged to him on giving the
pawnor reasonable notice of the sale.
34. P renders some service to D at D’s desire. After a month D promises to compensate P for the
service rendered to him, it is a future consideration.
35. When a bill is drawn, accepted or endorsed for consideration it is a fictitious bill.
36. A buys an article thinkin g that it is worth ` 100 when in fact it is worth only ` 50. There has
been no misrepresentation on the part of the seller. The contract is unenforceable.
37. Quasi contract is not a contract.
38. An agreement in restrain of legal proceedings are void.
39. Amount paid under mistake of law cannot be recovered back.
40. If consent is not free due to coercion, undue influence the agreement is void.
41. Silence is fraud when silence is, in itself equivalent to speech.
42. When there is breach of contract, the aggrieved party has no remedy.
43. When a per son who is in a position to dominate the will of other and uses that position to
obtain unfair advantage over the other. This is a case of coercion.
44. The unpaid seller has right against the goods sold when the property in th e goods has
passed on to the buyer.
45. Mr. A tells Mr. B in presence of Mr. C that he (Mr. A) is the agent of Mr. C. Mr. C maintains
silence instead of denying it. Later Mr. A sells Mr. C’s goods to Mr. B. In this cas e Mr. C
cannot dispute B’s title to the goods.
46. In the case of sale by auction if the seller makes use of pretended bidding to raise the price,
the sale is void.
47. A minor cannot draw indorse, deliver, negotiate a valid negotiable instrument.
48. The holder in due course of a negotiable instrument can s ue on the in strument in his own
name.
49. S agreed to sell 10 silver coins for ` 4,000 to B. This is an example of contract of sale.
50. Appointment of agent for the creation of agency without any consideration is valid under
Section 185 of the Contract Act.
51. Conditions and warranties can be implied or expressed.
52. Quiet possession, freedom from encumbrance, disclosing dangerous nature of g oods etc
are expressed conditions in a contract of sale.
53. If a finder of lost goods could not find the true owner with reasonable effort or the true owner
refuses to pay the lawful charges of the finder of lost goods, the finder of lost goods can sell
such goods when the lawful charges of the finder of lost goods amounts to 1/3rd of its value.
54. Void contracts do not provide any legal remedy for the parties to the contract.
55. Remaining silent with respect to the known defects fraudulent.
56. A mows B’s lawn without asked by B to do so. B watches A do th e work but does not
attempt to stop him. Thus A is entitled to get consideration from B.
57. A invites B to dinner in a top class restaurant. B accepts the invitation but fails to turn up. A
incurred certain expenses on his account. Under the Contract Act, A can sue B for own
damage.
58. In a voidable contract, if a third party who purchased goods in g ood faith and for
consideration before the contract is repudiated, acquires good title to those goods.
59. If in certain special cases of breach of contract, if the court is of opinion that there is no
standard for ascertaining the actual damage caused by the non-performance, the court
may in such cases, order specific performance of the contract.
60. A negotiable instrument may be payable to two or more persons jointly or it may be made
payable in the alternative to one of two or one or some of several payees.
61. All contracts are agreements.
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62. An acceptance will be revoked at any time before the communication of acceptance is
complete against the acceptor, but not afterwards. Is it true or not?
63. A contract is said to be executed when it has been performed wholly on two sides.
64. Can a mere mental resolve to make an offer unless such intention is also communicated to
the other party has agreed to make such statement?
65. After a transaction has ripened into a contract, does it require the consent of both parties to
revoke or modify it?
66. If the agreement is m ade by o btaining consent by doin g an act forbidden by the Indian
Penal Code, the agreement would be caused by fraud.
67. An officer enters into a contract wit h his subordinate to s ell his (subordinate’s) house at a
lower price than that of market price. The subordinate may challenge the contract on the
ground of mistake.
68. Breach of condition give the aggrieved party right to repudiate the contract.
69. Seller can sue for price only when property in goods has passed on to the buyer.
70. Right of Stoppage of goo ds in transit can be exercised subject to fulfillment of some
conditions.
71. Negotiable Instruments can be transferred ad infinitum.
72. Share Certificates with Blank Transfer Deeds, Deposit Receipts and Mate’s Receipts are
Negotiable Instruments.
Answer:
1. False
2. True
3. False
4. True
5. False
6. False
7. True
8. True
9. False
10. True
11. False
12. False
13. True
14. True
15. True
16. True
17. False
18. False
19. True
20. True
21. False
22. True
23. True
24. True
25. Flase
26. False
27. False
28. False
29. False
30. False
31. False
32. True
33. True
34. False
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35. False
36. False
37. True
38. True
39. False
40. False
41. True
42. False
43. False
44. False
45. True
46. False
47. True
48. True
49. True
50. True
51. True
52. False
53. False
54. True
55. True
56. True
57. False
58. True
59. True
60. True
61. True
62. True
63. True
64. False
65. True
66. False
67. False
68. True
69. True
70. True
71. True
72. False
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FUNDAMENTALS OF ETHICS
I. Choose the correct answer from the given four alternatives:
1. The word ethics is derived from
(A) Latin word ‘ethike’.
(B) Greek word ‘ethik’
(C) Greek word ‘ethike’
(D) Latin word ‘ethik’
2. ‘It is difficult but not impossible to conduct strictly honest business’ is famous quote by:
(A) Mahatma Gandhi
(B) Adam Smith
(C) George Bernard Shaw
(D) Peter Drucker
3. The term ‘business ethics’ came into common use in year _________
(A) 1950
(B) 1960
(C) 1970
(D) 1980
4. Ethics is a set of _________ of human conduct that govern the behavior of individuals or
organization.
(A) principles
(B) standards
(C) principles or standards
(D) None of the above
(B) natural
(C) practical
(D) none of the above
10. ____________ are beliefs about what is right and wrong or good or bad.
(A) morals
(B) motivators
(C) cultures
(D) ethics
14. Ethics refers to a ________ that guides an individual while dealing with others.
(A) code
(B) conduct
(C) code of conduct
(D) rules of conduct
16. _________made it important for businesses to have an ethics code, something in writing
about what one ought to do, and what to strive for.
(A) The Ethics & Code Conduct Act, 2000
(B) The Sarbanes-Ethics of Code Conduct Act, 2001
(C) The Sarbanes-Oxley Act, 2002
(D) None of the above
18. An expert who is c onfidentially available to solve the e thical dilemmas is known as
______________.
(A) Ethic coach
(B) Ethics trainer
(C) Ethics guide
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22. In setting ethical standards, perhaps the most effective step that a company can take is to
(A) adopt a code of ethics.
(B) demonstrate top management support of ethical standards.
(C) engage employees in ethics training.
(D) take an accommodative stance.
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28. A set of principles and expectations that are considered binding on any person who is
member of a particular group is known as
(A) Code of ethics
(B) Values
(C) Ethics
(D) None of the above
29. The idea of business ethics caught the attention of academics, media and business firms by
the end of the _______________ .
(A) First World War
(B) Second World War
(C) Cold War
(D) None of the above
32. ________________ is a set of principles and expectations that are considered binding on any
person who is member of a particular group.
(A) Code of conduct
(B) Code of ethics
(C) Code of practice
(D) Any of the above
39. “We wish to be good citizens of every community in which we operate.” This is
(A) Ethical Code
(B) Political and Social Code
(C) Legal Rule
(D) Legal Act
41. Business Ethics is a code of conduct which society should follow while conducting their
social activities.
(A) True
(B) False
(C) Partly true
(D) None of the above
43. Which of the following does not contribute to the development of a business enterprise’s
standard of ethics?
(A) Competitors’ behaviours
(B) Society’s norms and values
(C) Life experiences of company’s key persons
(D) Environmental situations
45. Business Ethics is a code of c onduct which businessmen should follow while conducting
their
(A) Special activities
(B) Specific activities
(C) Normal activities
(D) None of the above
46. Managers today are usually quite sensitive to issues of s ocial responsibility and ethical
behavior because of___________.
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47. Which functional area in business ethics is ab out obeying and adhering to rul es and
authority?
(A) Ethics in finance
(B) Ethics in production
(C) Ethics in compliance
(D) None of the above
48. Holders of Public Office should promote and support the seve n principles of public life by
___________ and prove to be example in whatever way they perform.
(A) accountability
(B) integrity
(C) leadership
(D) Honesty
50. Which one of the following is not the seven principles of public life?
(A) Selfishness
(B) Objectivity
(C) Content
(D) Honesty
52. Reasons why a “ good understanding of business ethics” is i mportant, can be st ated as
follows:
(A) Healthy Competition
(B) Conduct
(C) Accountability
(D) Application
Answer:
1. C 2. A 3. C 4. C 5. D
6. D 7. D 8. A 9. A 10. D
11. B 12. C 13. C 14. C 15. A
16. C 17. A 18. A 19. B 20. A
21. B 22. B 23. A 24. C 25 B
26 C 27 B 28 A 29 C 30 D
31 C 32 B 33 C 34 C 35 D
36 D 37 C 38 A 39 A 40 A
41 B 42 D 43 A 44 D 45 C
46 D 47 A 48 C 49 D 50 C
51 B 52 A 53 B 54 B 55 C
56 A
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22. Business ethics is not a pure science but a professional practice, and society expects
businessmen to abide by the principles of a civil society.
23. Because people already know what is right and what is wrong, the study of business ethics is
nothing more than an unprofitable exercise.
24. Ethics refers to the study and development of one’s ethical standards.
25. The object of So cial Code of Conduct is to maintain, promote and elevate harmonious
relationships.
26. Selflessness is not one of the seven principles of public life.
27. Customers have more trust and confidence in the businessmen who follows ethical rules.
28. Business ethics relates to Government decision.
29. Business ethics are not gaining importance, because of growth of consumer movement.
30. Compensation, competency and character are the three C’s of professional character of
Business Ethics.
31. Business Ethics has no universal application.
32. Ethics is about obeying and adhering to Rules and Authority.
33. Ethics refers to the study of one’s ethical standard.
34. Compliance is about obeying and adhering to Rules and Authority.
35. The relevance of Ethics is in its application.
Answer:
1. True
2. False
3. True
4. False
5. True
6. True
7. False
8. True
9. False
10. True
11. False
12. True
13. False
14. True
15. True
16. False
17. True
18. False
19. True
20. True
21. False
22. True
23. False
24. True
25. True
26. False
27. True
28. False
29. False
30. True
31. False
32. False
33. True
34. True
35. True
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