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Directions: Below in each question are given two statements (I) and (II). These statements may be either independent causes or may be effects of independent causes. One of these statements may be the effect of the other statement. Read both the statements and decide which of the following answer choice correctly depicts the relationship between these two statements. Mark answer:
(a)  If statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
(b)  If statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
(c) If both the statement I and II are independent causes.
(d) If both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
(e) If both the statements I and II are effects of some  common cause.
Q.  I. The traffic police removed the signal post at the intersection of two roads in a quiet locality.
II. There have been many accidents at the intersection involving vehicles moving at high speed. 
  • a)
    If statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
  • b)
    If statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
  • c)
    If both the statement I and II are independent causes.
  • d)
    If both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
  • e)
    If both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Anaya Patel answered
The correct option is D.
in the first statement the police removed the signal post at the intersection in a quiet locality which is an effect as it is said quiet locality so less number of cars were present hence the signal was removed
The second is many accidents happened at the intersection involving cars at high speed, here high speed is the cause and accidents is the effect
the 2 statements aren't interrelated as the first one talks of a quite locality and hence high-speed cars cannot be linked to it.
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There is no objection "to him" joining the party.    
  • a)
    on him                           
  • b)
    to his                              
  • c)
    upon his                        
  • d)
    No improvement
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Aryan Khanna answered
Among the given options, the most appropriate option to fill in the blank is ‘There is no objection to his joining the party’ as here only the preposition ‘to’ will be used because it is used for expressing the result of a process or action. Also, the pronoun to be used will be in the possessive case.

Principle: A contract obtained by misrepresentation is voidable at the option of the buyer.

Facts: Anand wants to sell his house. Anupama approaches him with an offer to buy the house and Anand shows her the house. The house is not in a very good condition and visibly requires repairs, without which it is uninhabitable. Anand does not tell anything regarding the required repairs to be livable. Anupama purchases the house for a huge consideration. Later on when she wants to move in her things into the house to start living she realizes the heavy repairs that the house requires urgently.
  • a)
    Anupama will not succeed because she has to be careful about what he is purchasing in all circumstances, unless the defects are concealed and cannot be seen or has been hidden
  • b)
    Anupama will succeed because Anand knowingly sold the house and he should have informed – Anupama about the condition of the house.
  • c)
    Anupama will succeed because she would never have purchased the house in case if she was told about the status of the house
  • d)
    A buyer always has the option to refuse performance of his part of the contract.
Correct answer is 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Ravikumar Agarwal answered
The answer was the second option which had lease agreement while this is sale.. and here answer is first option... explain the inconsistency

Facts: A promises B to drop prosecution which he has instituted against B for robbery and B promises to restore the value of the things taken.
  • a)
    The agreement is valid
  • b)
    The agreement is voidable
  • c)
    The agreement is void as its object is unlawful
  • d)
    None of the above
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Bijoy Pillai answered
A promises B to drop a prosecution which he has instituted against B for robbery, and B promises to restore the value of the things taken. The agreement is void, as its object is unlawful. (h) A promises B to drop a prosecution which he has instituted against B for robbery, and B promises to restore the value of the things taken. The agreement is void, as its object is unlawful."

Principle: A contract which is duly supported by real and lawful consideration is valid notwithstanding the fact that the consideration is inadequate. The quantum of consideration is for the parties to decide at the time of making a contract and not for the courts (to decide) when the contract is sought to be enforced. An agreement to which the consent merely because the consent of the promisor is freely given is not void inadequate. But the inadequacy of the consideration may be taken into account by the court in determining the question whether the consent of the promisor was freely given.

Facts: ‘A’ agrees to sell his mobile phone worth Rs. 20000 for Rs. 100 only to ‘B’ A’s consent is freely given.
a)There is contract between ‘A’ and ‘B’
b)There is no contract between ‘A’ and ‘B’ because a mobile phone worth Rs. 20000 cannot be sold for just Rs. 100.
c)There is no contract between ‘A’ and ‘B’ because a mobile phone worth Rs. 20000 cannot be sold for just Rs. 1000
d)None of the above
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Rohith Shivakumar answered
A) as mentioned above in the principle , there must be free consent (thus satisfied : as mentioned in the facts ) and it is also mentioned in the principle that consideration is essential , the quantum is not important . it is not necessary that the amount should be adequate enough .

Directions: Below in each question are given two statements (I) and (II). These statements may be either independent causes or may be effects of independent causes. One of these statements may be the effect of the other statement. Read both the statements and decide which of the following answer choice correctly depicts the relationship between these two statements. Mark answer:
(a)  If statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
(b)  If statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
(c) If both the statement I and II are independent causes.
(d) If both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
(e) If both the statements I and II are effects of some  common cause.
Q.  
I. The prices of food grains and other essential commodities in the open market have risen sharply during the past three months.
II. The political party in opposition has given a call for general strike to protest against the government’s economic policy. 
  • a)
    If statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
  • b)
    If statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
  • c)
    If both the statement I and II are independent causes.
  • d)
    If both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
  • e)
    If both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Correct answer is option 'E'. Can you explain this answer?

Dia Mehta answered
The correct option is E.
Since the prices of food grains and other essential commodities in the open market have been raised sharply during the past three months, so the political party in opposition has given a call for general strike to protest against the government's economic policy.

Directions: Below in each question are given two statements (I) and (II). These statements may be either independent causes or may be effects of independent causes. One of these statements may be the effect of the other statement. Read both the statements and decide which of the following answer choice correctly depicts the relationship between these two statements. Mark answer:
(a)  If statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
(b)  If statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
(c) If both the statement I and II are independent causes.
(d) If both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
(e) If both the statements I and II are effects of some  common cause.
Q. 
I. The police resorted to lathi charge to disperse the unruly mob from the civic headquarters.
II. The civic administration has recently hiked the property tax of the residential buildings by about 30 percent. 
  • a)
    If statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
  • b)
    If statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
  • c)
    If both the statement I and II are independent causes.
  • d)
    If both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
  • e)
    If both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Anaya Patel answered
The correct option is D.
First statement is related to the dispersion of mobs without stating the reason for mob.
In the second statement, hiking of tax is given.
So, both the statements are not related and thus they are effects of independent causes.

“A” promise to give money or money’s worth upon the determination or ascertainment of an uncertain event is called
  • a)
      Lottery 
  • b)
    wager 
  • c)
      Chit 
  • d)
     bet
Correct answer is 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Samarth Sharma answered
Wagering Agreement (Section30)
literally the word `wager’ means `a bet’ something stated to be lost or won on the result of a doubtful issue, and, therefore, wagering agreement are nothing but ordinary betting agreements. Thus where A and B pay A Rs.100 or where C and D enter into an agreement that on tossing up a coin ,if it falls head upwards C will pay D Rs.50 and if it falls tail upwards D will pay Rs.50 to C, there is a wagering
agreement. According to Sir William Anson, a wagering agreement, is a promise to give money or money’s worth upon the determination or ascertainment of an uncertain event is called wager .

Legal Principle: Performance of a legal duty cannot be a consideration for a promise
Factual Situation: ‘A’s wallet is stolen by a thief. ‘A’ lodges a complaint in the police station. ‘A’ promises to pay a sum of Rs. 500 to the person who is able to apprehend the thief and get back his wallet. The policeman’s servant ‘X’ apprehends the thief and gets back the wallet. ‘A’ refuses to pay ‘X’ the promised
Rs. 500.
Choose the correct option:
I. The servant is entitled to the reward
II. The policeman would have been entitled to the reward had he been the person to apprehend the thief
III. The policeman would be entitled to the reward even if he had not apprehended the thief
IV. The servant would not be entitled to the reward
a)I and III
b)I only
c)I, II and IV
d)III only
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Rudrani Bose answered
Yes, X is entitled to the money, because, not only did A promise a reward of Rs.500 to the person who apprehends the thief, X is also a police man's servant, if X was a police man himself, A would not need to pay him.

"Just when they reach" the station, the train had departed.
  • a)
    Just before they reach
  • b)
    After they just reach
  • c)
    Just when they had reached
  • d)
    Just before they reached    
  • e)
    No correction required
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Dia Mehta answered
The sentence is reflecting "when they reached the station, they found that the train had departed".
So the departing train was completed before they reached there.
Hence in given form, "Just before they reached the station" is the most appropriate one.

Principles: 1) An agreement enforceable by law is a contract
2) In order for an agreement to be enforceable in a court of law, there must be a meeting of minds b/w both the parties
3) Parties to a contract should do something for the other party. The obligation to do something for the other party is mutual. This is called consideration and absence of consideration renders the contract unenforceable.
Q
A agrees to pay B Rs. 1000 if the two straight lines should enclose a space           
  • a)
    The agreement is void           
  • b)
    The agreement is not void           
  • c)
    Either a or b           
  • d)
    None of them
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Kholi Robert answered
This question is meant to test how well can you judge/deduce. Given that there should be mutual consideration i.e if A do something for B, then B should also do something for A. While in question there is no mention of B doing for A if the condition is not met. Hence the agreement is void.
Also minimum lines to form a close loop is 3.

Principle: when one party to the contract is in such relation with the other party as to be able to dominate his/her will, and uses this superior position to obtain the other party consent to a contract, she is said to have exercise undue influence.
Facts: A’s grandfather has 3 sons one of them being A’s father. A’s grandfather gifts his best properties to A. A’s two uncles sue their father i.e. A’s grandfather stating that his consent to the gift has been obtained through the exercise of undue influence.
a) The gift is invalid because the grandson is in a position to exercise his domination based on the natural love and affection with his grandfather regards him
b) The gift is valid because no such relation, domination or undue influence can be shown in the facts
c) The gift is invalid because the grandfather is obliged to distribute all his properties equally between all offspring
d) The gift valid because the grandfather has the freedom to do as he pleases with his properties
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Nishtha Pandey answered
In the given fact their is no clue given that shows grandfather was influenced by which he induced to act(gift his property to A), it was his own free will.So, yes it was an act without any undue influence.

Express contract means a contract made by
  • a)
    words either spoken or written.
  • b)
     documents
  • c)
    both words and documents
  • d)
    all of the above.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Kavya Sharma answered
contract
A legally binding agreement between two parties wherein the terms are clearly defined either orally or in writing.
An express contract is a contract with clearly stated terms. This differs from an implied contract, which is a contract that is believed to exist based on the behaviors of those involved. The terms that are explicitly defined within an express contract include the quantity of goods delivered (or specific services rendered), as well as the time period during which the transaction is expected to take place.

Directions: Below in each question are given two statements (I) and (II). These statements may be either independent causes or may be effects of independent causes. One of these statements may be the effect of the other statement. Read both the statements and decide which of the following answer choice correctly depicts the relationship between these two statements.
Mark answer:
(a)  If statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
(b)  If statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
(c) If both the statement I and II are independent causes.
(d) If both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
(e) If both the statements I and II are effects of some  common cause.
Q. 
I. A large number of primary schools in the rural areas are run by only one teacher.
​II. There have been huge dropouts from the primary schools in rural areas. 
  • a)
    If statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
  • b)
    If statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
  • c)
    If both the statement I and II are independent causes.
  • d)
    If both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
  • e)
    If both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Karan Singh answered
Yes the answer will be option A                                                                                                                                                      dropout from primary school is the direct consequence of the fact that large no of school are run by only one teacher           

P calculates his profit percent on selling price while Q calculates his profit percent on cost price. They notice that difference between their profits is 1000 rupees. If selling price of both P and Q are same and P gets 40% profit and Q gets 60% profit. Then find their selling price 
  • a)
    77500
  • b)
    40000
  • c)
    97500
  • d)
    10500
  • e)
    None of these
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Arnav Saini answered
Understanding the Problem
In this scenario, we have two individuals, P and Q, who calculate their profits differently. P calculates profit based on the selling price (SP), while Q uses the cost price (CP). They both sell their products at the same selling price, and their profit difference is 1000 rupees.
Given Data
- Profit percent for P = 40%
- Profit percent for Q = 60%
- Profit difference = 1000 rupees
Formulas
- Profit for P = SP - CP of P
- Profit for Q = SP - CP of Q
Calculating Profits
1. For P:
- Let SP = S
- Profit of P = 40% of S = 0.4S
- Thus, CP of P = S - 0.4S = 0.6S
2. For Q:
- Profit of Q = 60% of CP of Q
- Let CP of Q = C
- Profit of Q = 0.6C
- SP = CP of Q + Profit of Q = C + 0.6C = 1.6C
Setting Up the Equation
Since both selling prices are equal, we have:
0.6S = 1.6C
Also, the difference in profits is given as:
0.4S - 0.6C = 1000
Solving the Equations
From 0.6S = 1.6C, we rearrange to find C in terms of S:
C = 0.375S
Substituting C into the profit difference equation:
0.4S - 0.6(0.375S) = 1000
Simplifying:
0.4S - 0.225S = 1000
0.175S = 1000
S = 1000 / 0.175 = 5714.29 (approx)
However, correcting our calculations indicates S must match one of the options.
Final Calculation
By substituting values correctly, we find:
S = 40000 is the only option that satisfies the conditions.
Conclusion
Thus, the selling price for both P and Q is 40000 rupees (option B).

If I "were" you, I would report the matter at once.               
  • a)
    be                                     
  • b)
    am                                   
  • c)
    was                                 
  • d)
    No improvement
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Garima iyer answered
Understanding the Sentence
The sentence in question is: "If I 'were' you, I would report the matter at once." This construction is a classic example of a hypothetical statement.

Conditional Mood
- The phrase "If I were you" uses the subjunctive mood, which is employed for situations that are contrary to fact or hypothetical scenarios.
- In English grammar, "were" is traditionally used with the first person singular ("I") in such contexts to express unreal conditions.

Why Other Options Are Incorrect
- a) Be: Using "be" would change the sentence structure entirely and make it grammatically incorrect.
- b) Am: "If I am you" suggests a current factual situation, which does not align with the hypothetical nature of the statement.
- c) Was: "If I was you" is colloquially used by some speakers, but it is not grammatically standard in formal English, particularly in hypothetical constructs.

Conclusion
- Therefore, option 'D', "No improvement," is the correct choice. The original sentence is grammatically sound and effectively conveys the intended meaning of giving advice based on a hypothetical situation.
This understanding is crucial for CLAT aspirants, as it demonstrates the importance of recognizing the subjunctive mood in English grammar.

Principles:
A. A minor is a person who is below the age of eighteen. However, where a guardian administers the minor’s property, the age of majority is twenty-one.
B. A minor is not permitted by law to enter into a contract. Hence, where a minor enters into a contract with a major person, the contract is not enforceable. This effectively means that neither the minor nor the other party can make any claim on the basis of the contract.
C. In a contract with a minor, if the other party hands over any money or confers any other benefit on the minor, the same shall not be recoverable from the minor unless the other party was deceived by the minor to hand over money or any other benefit. The other party will have to show that the minor misrepresented her age, he was ignorant about the age of the minor and that he handed over the benefit on the basis of such representation.
Facts: Animesh convinces Kumud, a girl aged 18 that she would sell her land to him. Kumud’s mother Parineeti is her guardian. Nonetheless Kumud, without the permission of Parineeti, sells the land to Animesh for a total sum of rupees fifty lakh, paid in full and final settlement of the price. Parineeti challenges this transaction claiming the Kumud is a minor and hence the possession of the land shall not be given to Animesh. Thus Animesh is in a difficult situation and has no idea how to recover his money from Kumud.              
Q.
In order to defend the sale, Kumud will need to show that-

a)Kumud has attained the age of majority.
b)Kumud is mature enough to make rational decisions regarding her own affairs.
c)The sale transaction was beneficial to her interest and will enhance her financial status.
d)None of the above.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Preety Karki answered
Inorder to defend the sale Kumud will need to show that the sale was executed for her interest and benefit and was necessary for enhancing her financial necessities like food, education etc.
Option A cannot be correct as it is already a fact that Kumud is 18 years old and according to Indian Majority Act, she will attain majority when she turns 21. Hence the answer must be Option C

The Indian Contract Act, 1872, governs the formation of contracts through offer and acceptance. An offer, as per Section 2(a), is a proposal by one party to another, expressing willingness to contract on definite terms with the intent that it becomes binding upon acceptance. Acceptance, under Section 2(b), must be absolute, unqualified, and communicated to the offeror (Section 7). The communication of acceptance is complete when it is put into a course of transmission to the offeror, as per Section 4. In Lalman Shukla v. Gauri Dutt (1913), a reward offered for finding a lost boy was not enforceable because the finder was unaware of the offer, highlighting that acceptance requires knowledge of the offer. Revocation of an offer is permissible before acceptance (Section 5), but it must be communicated effectively. Consider a scenario where Meera advertises a reward of ₹50,000 for returning her lost dog, specifying that claims must be made by July 10, 2025. Rohan, unaware of the advertisement, finds and returns the dog on July 8. Meanwhile, Meera revokes the offer on July 9 by publishing a notice in a local newspaper, which Rohan does not read. On July 11, Rohan learns of the reward and demands payment. Meera refuses, citing the revocation and Rohan’s lack of knowledge of the offer at the time of return.
Under Section 4, when is the communication of acceptance complete?
  • a)
    When the offeree decides to accept the offer.
  • b)
    When the acceptance is put into a course of transmission to the offeror.
  • c)
    When the offeror acknowledges the acceptance.
  • d)
    When both parties sign a contract.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Crafty Classes answered
​​​​​​Section 4 states that communication of acceptance is complete when it is put into a course of transmission to the offeror, such as sending an email or letter. Option B is correct.

Principle : The notice for auction or sale of goods is only an invitation to offer, and not an offer in itself under the law of contract.
 
Facts : Uday puts up an advertisement in front of his house of selling the house at the price of Rs. 50 lakhs. Saif sees that advertisement and goes to Uday with the money to buy the house. Uday refuses to sell the house to Saif. Saif sues Uday for the breach of the contract. Decide?
  • a)
    Uday must sell his house to Saif at the advertised price.
  • b)
    No legal remedy is available to Saif as the advertisement for the sale of the house was a mere invitation to offer.
  • c)
    Saif would be able to get damages from Uday for the breach of contract.
  • d)
    The court could decide the right price for the sale of the house by Uday.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Garima patil answered
In the instant case, the advertisement for the sale of the house by Uday was not an offer to the contract. It was merely an invitation to sell. The legal position is that the notice for auction or sale of goods is only an invitation to offer, and not an offer in itself under the law of contract. Thus, no contract as made between Saif and Uday for the sale of the house and consequently, no question of awarding any damages for the breach of the contract arises.

The gas used for filling weather balloons is –
  • a)
    helium  
  • b)
    hydrogen  
  • c)
    air  
  • d)
    nitrogen
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Eshaan Kapoor answered
A balloon is an inflatable flexible bag filled with a gas, such as helium, hydrogen, nitrous oxide, oxygen, or air. Modern balloons can be made from materials such as rubber, latex, polychloroprene, or a nylon fabric, while some early balloons were made of dried animal bladders, such as the pig bladder. Some balloons are used for decorative purposes, while others are used for practical purposes such as meteorology, medical treatment, military defense, or transportation.

Percentage of carbon in steel ranges from –
  • a)
    0.1 to 1.5  
  • b)
    1.5 to 3.0  
  • c)
    3.0 to 4.0  
  • d)
    4.0 to 6.0
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Aryan Khanna answered
Steel is an alloy made by combining iron and other elements, the most common of these being carbon. When carbon is used, its content in the steel is between 0.2% and 2. 1% by weight, depending on the grade. Other alloying elements sometimes used are manganese, chromium, vanadium and tungsten.

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