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Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and answers on Transfer of Property Act especially compiled for law students! 1. Under the provisions of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, the seller is duty bound to disclose: A. Patent defects in the property B. Latent defects in the property C. both A and B D. neither A nor B Ans. B 2. Under the provisions of the Transfer of the Property Act, 1882, the benefits of a contract can be assigned as an

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actionable claim and transferred unless: A. The contract is one which had been induced by personal qualifications or considerations as to the parties to it

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B. The benefit is coupled with an obligation which the assignor is bound to discharge C. either A or B D. neither A nor B Ans. C 3. Under the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, vested interest is __________. A. Defeated by the death of the transferor https://www.judicialservicesindia.com/transfer-of-property-act/mcqs-on-transfer-of-property-act-with-answers/13275

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B. Defeated by the death of the transferee C. either or both A and B D. neither A nor B Ans. D 4. What is the default interest payable under section 63 and 63 A of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882? A. 8% per annum B. 9% per annum C. 10% per annum D. Interest rate is not mentioned in the sections Ans. B 5. Where the mortgage is illegal for want of registration but the mortgagee continues in possession of the mortgaged property, a valid mortgage comes in existence after the expiry of: A. 5 years https://www.judicialservicesindia.com/transfer-of-property-act/mcqs-on-transfer-of-property-act-with-answers/13275

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B. 10 years C. 12 years D. 20 years Ans. C 6. Which e following is the right of mortgager to redeem as conferred by the Transfer of Property Act, 1882? A. Right to demand that the mortgagee at his cost, should transfer the mortgaged property to any such third person as the mortgagor directs

B. Right to demand that the mortgagee at his cost, should transfer the mortgaged property to the mortgagor

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C. either A or B D. neither A nor B Ans. D 7. Which of the following is not valid consideration for establishing a lease: A. Rent partly in money and partly in kind B. A stipulation to pay government assessment or taxes payable by the lessor C. a personal agreement by a tenant to pay a certain sum or a certain quantity in kind to the landlord D. None of these Ans. C 8. Which of the following are valid illustrations of an anamolous mortgage? A. A possessory mortgage without a conditional sale

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B. A possessory mortgage with a right to cause the mortgaged property to sale in the event of default in payment C. both A and B D. neither A nor B Ans. B 9. Which of the following can be considered implied surrender of the lease? A. Non acceptance of a new lease taking effect during the continuance of the existing lease B. Abandonment of possession by the lessee C. A surrender by one of the two joint lessee’s, implied surrender on https://www.judicialservicesindia.com/transfer-of-property-act/mcqs-on-transfer-of-property-act-with-answers/13275

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the part of second lessee D. None of these Ans. B 10. Which of the following can be transferred under the provisions of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882? A. The right to mesne profits B. A decree for mesne profits C. A transfer of property to a prostitute for future cohabitation D. A sub-lease of a farm for the retail sale of opium Ans. B 11. Which of the following contracts are implied in case of mortgages under the Transfer of Property Act, 1882? A. That the mortgagee will pay all public charges accruing due in respect of the property

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B. Where the property mortgaged is lease property, and mortgagee renews the lease, the mortgagee has the right to continue enjoying the property until the lease runs out C. both A and B D. neither A nor B Ans. D 12. Which of the following instruments have been excluded by the application of section 137 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882? A. Shares B. Bills of Exchange C. both A and B https://www.judicialservicesindia.com/transfer-of-property-act/mcqs-on-transfer-of-property-act-with-answers/13275

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D. neither A nor B Ans. C 13. Which of the following is a valid example of a vested interest as defined by the Transfer of Property Act, 1882? A. B a deceased, in his will leaves a residential property to C, to be transferred on the death of B’s daughter-in- law

B. B a deceased, in his will left Rs.65,000 to A, to be paid on A’s 50th birthday C. both A and B D. Neither A nor B Ans. A https://www.judicialservicesindia.com/transfer-of-property-act/mcqs-on-transfer-of-property-act-with-answers/13275

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14. Which of the following is a valid example of contingent interest as defined by the Transfer of Property Act, 1882? A. B gifted his property to his daughter-in-law, with a condition that the possession of the property will transfer to her only after B’s death B. B made a gift of Rs.15,000 to A, deposited in an account to be transferred to A when he attains age of majority C. both A and B D. neither A nor B Ans. B 15. Which of the following is nearest to meaning of the phrase ‘English mortgaged’ as defined by the Transfer of Property Act, 1882? A. Where on payment of certain sum by the mortgagee the property passes to him

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B. Where there are two sales made, one at the start of mortgage with the condition that after the mortgage amount is paid back, the property will sold back C. Where the mortgagee gets the possession of the property with the rights of profits, rents etc. D. Where the mortgage is made by submitting the title deed Ans. B 16. Which of the following is the definition of the term ‘Exchange’ as given under the Transfer of Property Act, 1882? A. When two or more persons mutually transfer the ownership of one thing for the ownership of https://www.judicialservicesindia.com/transfer-of-property-act/mcqs-on-transfer-of-property-act-with-answers/13275

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another, neither thing or both things being money only B. When two persons mutually transfer the ownership of one thing for the ownership of another, either thing or both things being money only C. When two or more persons mutually transfer the ownership of one thing for the ownership of another, either thing or both things being money only D. When two persons mutually transfer the ownership of one thing for the ownership of another, neither thing or both things being money only Ans. D 17. Which of the following is the presumption made for lease under the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, unless a contract or local usage states otherwise? A. The lease of immovable property for agriculture will be assumed to be for a period of three years https://www.judicialservicesindia.com/transfer-of-property-act/mcqs-on-transfer-of-property-act-with-answers/13275

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B. The lease of immovable property for purpose other than agriculture and manufacturing will be deemed to be for a period of one month C. both A and B D. neither A nor B Ans. B 18. Which of the following is the time limit given under Section 17 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882? A. Life of the transferee B. A period of 18 years from the date of transfer C. either A or B whichever is longer D. neither A nor B https://www.judicialservicesindia.com/transfer-of-property-act/mcqs-on-transfer-of-property-act-with-answers/13275

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Ans. B 19. Which of the following is true regarding the ‘right of subrogation’ as defined under the Transfer of Property Act, 1882? A. Any person redeeming the property under provisions of section 91 of the Act, has the same rights as the mortgagor against the mortgagee B. Any person redeeming the property under provisions of section 91 of the Act, has the same right as the mortgagee against the mortgagor

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Ans. A 20. Which of the following is valid gift under the Transfer of Property Act, 1882? A. A gift of interest in a house to a donee by a donor, allowing him to stay in it as long as he pays maintenance charges of Rs.30,000 per month to the donor. The rental value of the property is Rs.26,000 B. A gift of land by donor to a done, in return of a stone necklace worth Rs.3,000. The value of land being Rs.33,000 C. A gift of single rose valued at Rs.3 to a donee, in return of the donee being a considerate person D. All of these Ans. C 21. Which of the following properties can be transferred under the Transfer of Property Act, 1882? A. Salary of a public officer B. Right to sue https://www.judicialservicesindia.com/transfer-of-property-act/mcqs-on-transfer-of-property-act-with-answers/13275

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C. both A and B D. neither A nor B Ans. D 22. Which of the following propositions for distinguishing between a lease and a licence were made by Justice J Subba Rao in Associated Hotels of India v. RN Kapoor? A. To ascertain whether a document creates a lease or a licence, the form of the document must be preferred to its substance B. The real test is the intention of the parties, whether they intended to create a lease or a licence C. If the document creates an interest in the property, it is a licence; but, if it only permits another to make use of the property, of which legal possession continues with the owner, it is a lease D. both A and B Ans. B https://www.judicialservicesindia.com/transfer-of-property-act/mcqs-on-transfer-of-property-act-with-answers/13275

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23. Which of the following section of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 deal with the appointment of a receiver? A. Section 68 B. Section 68A C. Section 69 D. Section 69A Ans. D 24. Which of the following sections of the provisions of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 deals with relief against forfeiture for the nonpayment of rent? A. Section 114 B. Section 114A C. Section 113 D. Section 113A Ans. A 25. Which of the following sections of the Transfer of https://www.judicialservicesindia.com/transfer-of-property-act/mcqs-on-transfer-of-property-act-with-answers/13275

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Property Act, 1882 do not apply to persons governed by Muhammadan law? A. Section 55 B. Section 11 C. both A and B D. neither A nor B Ans. B 26. Which of the following sections of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 were repealed by the Transfer of Property (Amendment) Act 1929? A. Section 74 B. Section 75 C. both A and B D. neither A nor B Ans. C 27. Which of the following statements are true regarding rights and liabilities of a https://www.judicialservicesindia.com/transfer-of-property-act/mcqs-on-transfer-of-property-act-with-answers/13275

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lessor under the Transfer of Property Act, 1882? A. The lessee is bound on the lessor’s request to put him in possession of the property B. The lessor is bound to pay or tender, at the proper time and place, the premium or rent to the lessee or his agent in this behalf C. Lessee must not without permission erect on the property any permanent structure, except for agricultural purpose D. Lessee must not without permission erect on the property any temporary or permanent structure, except for agricultural purpose Ans. C 28. Which of the following statements hold true regarding receiver under the provisions of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882? A. A person paying money to the receiver must make sure that the appointment of receiver is valid https://www.judicialservicesindia.com/transfer-of-property-act/mcqs-on-transfer-of-property-act-with-answers/13275

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B. The receiver can use the insurance money received, subject to other provisions of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, for the payment of interest falling due under the mortgage, if so directed in writing by the mortgagee C. The receiver can use the insurance money received, subject to other provisions of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, for the payment of principle money, if so directed in writing by the mortgagee D. None of these Ans. C 29. Which of the following statements is true regarding definitions given under the Transfer of Property Act, 1882? A. Term ‘instrument’ means both testamentary and nontestamentary instrument B. Term ‘actionable claims’ include debt secured by mortgage on the residential house https://www.judicialservicesindia.com/transfer-of-property-act/mcqs-on-transfer-of-property-act-with-answers/13275

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C. The term ‘attached to earth’ will not means trees and shrubs D. The term ‘attested’ means attested by two or more witness Ans. D 30. Which of the following statements is true regarding suit for redemption of mortgaged property under the Transfer of Property Act, 1882? A. Only mortgagor can bring the suit B. Any creditor of the mortgagor who has obtained a decree, can bring the suit C. Any creditor irrespective of decree for the same, can bring the suit D. Any surety for the payment of the mortgage debt, can bring the suit Ans. D 31. Based on court rulings in India which of the following https://www.judicialservicesindia.com/transfer-of-property-act/mcqs-on-transfer-of-property-act-with-answers/13275

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activities will qualify for the purpose of provisions of section 18 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882? A. A gift for maintenance of property for the benefit of distinguished visitors to neighbourhood B. A permanent bequest by a Parsi for the performance of muktad ceremonies C. A gift for dharma D. A gift for the spread of the Hindu religion Ans. B 32. C and B are two brothers living as joint family. They decided to have a partition. In the partition deed the house with well fell on C, and B was allowed to take water from the well out of brotherly love. The right to take water will be in form of: A. Easement B. Revocable license https://www.judicialservicesindia.com/transfer-of-property-act/mcqs-on-transfer-of-property-act-with-answers/13275

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C. Irrevocable license D. Interest in the property Ans. C 33. Charge can be created by: A. Act of parties B. Operation of Law C. Both A and B D. Neither A nor B Ans. C 34. Contract of tenancy can be split up by: A. Court in eviction proceedings B. Operation of Law C. Either A or B D. Neither A nor B Ans. B 35. In case a lease is made for a certain period mentioning that it is terminable before its expiration, without https://www.judicialservicesindia.com/transfer-of-property-act/mcqs-on-transfer-of-property-act-with-answers/13275

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mentioning at whose option________. A. Only lessee will have the option of termination B. Only lessor will have the option of termination C. The lease will be terminable only in case of mutual agreement D. Both lessor and lessee will have option of terminating the lease Ans. A 36. In certain areas, the zamindar has a customary right to recover one-fourth of the sale consideration for a house sold by the riyaya. This is a customary right of antiquity mentioned in the wajibularz of the village. It is based not on contract or encumbrance, but arises only on sale. The riyaya has no saleable interest in a house in an agricultural village, but such a right is given to him on the understanding that if he leaves or abandons it, the https://www.judicialservicesindia.com/transfer-of-property-act/mcqs-on-transfer-of-property-act-with-answers/13275

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zamindar gets one- fourth as zare chahorum. This custom was acknowledged because in settling the house, the zamindar had to make certain investments. The custom is not unreasonable or opposed to law. Which of the following statement will apply? A. The transaction will attract provision of section 55 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 B. The transaction will be saved by section 2(c) of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 from the operation of section 55 of the act C. The transaction is in form of customs, and customs and usage supersede the provisions of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 D. The transaction is in forms of customs, and provisions of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 supersede the customs and usage Ans. B 37. In Dinendronath Sannyal v Ramcoomar Ghose it was held https://www.judicialservicesindia.com/transfer-of-property-act/mcqs-on-transfer-of-property-act-with-answers/13275

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that: A. The transfer by operation of law occurs in case of testamentary and intestate succession B. An involuntary ‘sale’ is not necessarily a transfer by the operation of law C. Legislature can modify, annul and substitute the contracts intervivos D. None of these Ans. A 38. In England, express surrenders of the lease are required by the Statute of Frauds to be in writing, in India the express surrenders of the lease: A. Must be in writing B. Must be registered if there are facts de hors C. Both A and B D. Neither A nor B

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