Here is the continuation with more questions (91–120).
- Which article of the Limitation Act prescribes the period for filing a suit to set aside a decree obtained by fraud?
a) Article 56
b) Article 59
c) Article 64
d) Article 72
Answer: b) Article 59
Explanation: Article 59 provides a limitation period of three years to set aside a decree obtained by fraud, starting from the date the fraud becomes known.
- The Limitation Act does NOT apply to which of the following?
a) Civil suits
b) Applications under special statutes
c) Criminal cases
d) Appeals
Answer: c) Criminal cases
Explanation: The Limitation Act primarily applies to civil cases and does not govern criminal cases, which are dealt with under the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC).
- Under Section 7, in case of co-heirs, when does the limitation period start?
a) From the date the right to sue accrues
b) From the date the eldest heir becomes competent
c) From the date all heirs become competent
d) From the date the property is divided
Answer: c) From the date all heirs become competent
Explanation: Section 7 provides that the limitation period begins only when all co-heirs become competent to sue.
- The limitation period for filing a suit for specific performance of a contract is:
a) 1 year
b) 2 years
c) 3 years
d) 6 years
Answer: c) 3 years
Explanation: Article 54 of the Limitation Act provides a limitation period of three years for filing a suit for specific performance from the date fixed for performance, or if no date is fixed, from the date the plaintiff becomes aware of the refusal.
- The time period for filing an application to execute a decree is:
a) 3 years
b) 6 years
c) 12 years
d) 30 years
Answer: c) 12 years
Explanation: Article 136 of the Limitation Act prescribes 12 years for filing an application to execute a decree, starting from the date the decree becomes enforceable.
- What is the limitation period for filing a suit against a partner for accounts and profits?
a) 1 year
b) 2 years
c) 3 years
d) 6 years
Answer: c) 3 years
Explanation: Article 5 of the Limitation Act specifies three years, starting from the date of dissolution or the date of the partnership’s termination.
- Under which section of the Limitation Act can time spent in obtaining mandatory approvals be excluded?
a) Section 5
b) Section 12
c) Section 14
d) Section 17
Answer: b) Section 12
Explanation: Section 12 allows for the exclusion of time spent in obtaining mandatory approvals, such as certified copies of decrees or orders, when computing the limitation period.
- For a suit to recover arrears of rent, the limitation period is:
a) 1 year
b) 3 years
c) 6 years
d) 12 years
Answer: b) 3 years
Explanation: Article 52 of the Limitation Act prescribes three years for filing a suit to recover arrears of rent, starting from the date the arrears become due.
- The limitation period for filing a suit to contest an election to a public office is:
a) 30 days
b) 60 days
c) 90 days
d) 1 year
Answer: c) 90 days
Explanation: Article 113 of the Limitation Act prescribes 90 days for filing a suit to contest an election to a public office, starting from the date of the election.
- For filing a suit to challenge the validity of adoption, the limitation period is:
a) 3 years
b) 6 years
c) 12 years
d) No limitation period
Answer: c) 12 years
Explanation: Article 57 of the Limitation Act provides 12 years for filing such suits, starting from the date of the adoption’s acknowledgment or discovery.
- Under the Limitation Act, which section deals with “legal disability”?
a) Section 3
b) Section 5
c) Section 6
d) Section 8
Answer: c) Section 6
Explanation: Section 6 discusses legal disability, allowing minors or persons of unsound mind additional time to file a suit after the disability ceases.
- What is the limitation period for filing a suit by an agent to recover dues from a principal?
a) 1 year
b) 2 years
c) 3 years
d) 6 years
Answer: c) 3 years
Explanation: Article 24 of the Limitation Act prescribes three years, starting from the date the account is closed or the relationship ends.
- Which section of the Limitation Act provides for “continuous running of time”?
a) Section 9
b) Section 10
c) Section 12
d) Section 14
Answer: a) Section 9
Explanation: Section 9 states that once time has begun to run, it continues to run, regardless of subsequent disability or inability.
- The limitation period for filing a suit for restitution of conjugal rights is:
a) 6 months
b) 1 year
c) 2 years
d) 3 years
Answer: d) 3 years
Explanation: Article 70 prescribes a limitation period of three years for filing such suits.
- The time limit for filing a suit for partition is:
a) 3 years
b) 6 years
c) 12 years
d) No limitation period
Answer: d) No limitation period
Explanation: There is no specific limitation period for filing a suit for partition as it is a continuing right.
- The limitation period for filing a suit to recover dower is:
a) 3 years
b) 6 years
c) 12 years
d) No limitation
Answer: a) 3 years
Explanation: Article 104 prescribes three years for filing a suit to recover dower, starting from the date it becomes payable.
- Which section allows acknowledgment to be signed by an agent?
a) Section 16
b) Section 18
c) Section 19
d) Section 21
Answer: b) Section 18
Explanation: Section 18 specifies that acknowledgment can be made by the party or their duly authorized agent.
- What is the limitation period for filing a suit for libel?
a) 1 year
b) 2 years
c) 3 years
d) 5 years
Answer: a) 1 year
Explanation: Article 75 prescribes one year for filing a suit for libel, starting from the date the libelous statement is made.