Here is the continuation with more questions (121–150):
- What is the limitation period for filing a suit for compensation for inducing a person to breach a contract?
a) 1 year
b) 2 years
c) 3 years
d) 6 years
Answer: c) 3 years
Explanation: Article 91 of the Limitation Act prescribes three years for such suits, starting from the date the act of inducement occurs.
- The limitation period for filing a suit for damages for malicious prosecution is:
a) 1 year
b) 2 years
c) 3 years
d) 6 years
Answer: c) 3 years
Explanation: Article 74 prescribes three years for such suits, starting from the date the plaintiff is acquitted or the prosecution ends.
- What is the limitation period for filing a suit to recover possession of mortgaged property?
a) 12 years
b) 20 years
c) 30 years
d) No limitation period
Answer: c) 30 years
Explanation: Article 61 of the Limitation Act provides 30 years to recover possession of mortgaged property, starting from the date the right to redeem arises.
- In case of a public nuisance, a suit for declaration and injunction can be filed within:
a) 1 year
b) 3 years
c) 6 years
d) No limitation period
Answer: b) 3 years
Explanation: Article 91 prescribes three years for filing such suits from the date of the nuisance.
- Section 19 of the Limitation Act deals with:
a) Computation of time
b) Effect of acknowledgment in writing
c) Effect of part payment
d) Disability of persons
Answer: c) Effect of part payment
Explanation: Section 19 states that part payment of a debt restarts the limitation period, provided it is made before the expiration of the prescribed period.
- The limitation period for filing a suit for compensation for wrongful detention of goods is:
a) 1 year
b) 2 years
c) 3 years
d) 6 years
Answer: c) 3 years
Explanation: Article 91 prescribes three years for such suits, starting from the date of wrongful detention.
- Under Section 17, the limitation period can be extended in cases of:
a) Legal disability
b) Fraud, concealment, or mistake
c) Acknowledgment of liability
d) Bona fide mistakes
Answer: b) Fraud, concealment, or mistake
Explanation: Section 17 allows the extension of the limitation period when the cause of action is concealed by fraud or mistake.
- For filing a suit for possession of immovable property by a mortgagor, the limitation period is:
a) 3 years
b) 6 years
c) 12 years
d) 30 years
Answer: d) 30 years
Explanation: Article 61 prescribes 30 years for such suits, starting from the date of redemption.
- The limitation period for filing a suit to enforce payment of a negotiable instrument payable at a specific time is:
a) 1 year
b) 2 years
c) 3 years
d) 6 years
Answer: c) 3 years
Explanation: Article 35 prescribes three years for filing such suits, starting from the due date.
- The Limitation Act applies to which of the following tribunals?
a) Consumer Protection Tribunal
b) National Company Law Tribunal
c) Both (a) and (b)
d) None of the above
Answer: c) Both (a) and (b)
Explanation: The Limitation Act applies to tribunals unless specifically excluded by the governing statute.
- Section 11 of the Limitation Act discusses:
a) Legal disability
b) Suits in foreign jurisdictions
c) Exclusion of time for obtaining a copy of judgment
d) None of the above
Answer: b) Suits in foreign jurisdictions
Explanation: Section 11 states that suits filed in India based on foreign causes of action will follow the Indian limitation period.
- The limitation period for a suit for breach of a marriage contract is:
a) 1 year
b) 2 years
c) 3 years
d) No limitation period
Answer: c) 3 years
Explanation: Article 74 prescribes three years for filing such suits, starting from the date of the breach.
- The limitation period for filing a suit for injunction is:
a) 1 year
b) 3 years
c) 6 years
d) No limitation period
Answer: b) 3 years
Explanation: Article 113 prescribes three years for filing such suits, starting from the date the right to sue accrues.
- The period for filing a suit for damages due to a fire accident is:
a) 1 year
b) 2 years
c) 3 years
d) 5 years
Answer: c) 3 years
Explanation: Article 113 prescribes three years for filing such suits.
- Section 20 of the Limitation Act discusses:
a) Extension of limitation period due to fraud
b) Extension due to acknowledgment of liability
c) Extension due to part payment
d) Exclusion of time spent in another court
Answer: c) Extension due to part payment
Explanation: Section 20 provides that part payment of a debt extends the limitation period if made before the expiry of the prescribed period.
- The time limit for filing a suit by a beneficiary against a trustee for breach of trust is:
a) 1 year
b) 3 years
c) 6 years
d) No limitation
Answer: d) No limitation
Explanation: Section 10 states that there is no limitation for suits against trustees for breach of trust.
- The limitation period for recovery of arrears of wages is:
a) 1 year
b) 3 years
c) 6 years
d) 12 years
Answer: b) 3 years
Explanation: Article 7 prescribes three years for such suits, starting from the date the wages become due.
- The time limit for filing a suit to declare a document void is:
a) 1 year
b) 3 years
c) 6 years
d) No limitation period
Answer: b) 3 years
Explanation: Article 59 prescribes three years for filing such suits, starting from the date the plaintiff becomes aware of the void nature of the document.
- For filing a suit by a Hindu coparcener to partition joint family property, the limitation period is:
a) 12 years
b) 30 years
c) 60 years
d) No limitation period
Answer: d) No limitation period
Explanation: A coparcener’s right to seek partition is a continuing right and is not barred by any limitation period.
- What is the limitation period for filing an application under Order IX Rule 13 of the CPC to set aside an ex parte decree?
a) 15 days
b) 30 days
c) 90 days
d) 1 year
Answer: b) 30 days
Explanation: Article 123 of the Limitation Act prescribes 30 days from the date of knowledge of the decree to file such applications.
Here is the continuation with more questions (151–180):
- The limitation period for filing a suit for recovery of possession of immovable property from a tenant after the determination of tenancy is:
a) 3 years
b) 6 years
c) 12 years
d) 30 years
Answer: c) 12 years
Explanation: Article 67 of the Limitation Act prescribes 12 years for filing such suits, starting from the date the tenancy is determined.
- For filing an application to set aside an arbitral award under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, the limitation period is:
a) 30 days
b) 60 days
c) 90 days
d) 120 days
Answer: c) 90 days
Explanation: Section 34(3) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act prescribes a limitation period of 90 days for such applications, which is consistent with the Limitation Act.
- The Limitation Act applies to which type of law?
a) Substantive law
b) Procedural law
c) Both (a) and (b)
d) Neither (a) nor (b)
Answer: b) Procedural law
Explanation: The Limitation Act is a procedural law that governs the time limits within which legal actions must be initiated.
- The limitation period for filing a suit to recover money paid under mistake or coercion is:
a) 1 year
b) 2 years
c) 3 years
d) 6 years
Answer: c) 3 years
Explanation: Article 113 prescribes three years for filing such suits, starting from the date the mistake or coercion is discovered.
- For a suit relating to accounts between partners, the limitation period starts from:
a) The date of dissolution of the partnership
b) The date the dispute arose
c) The date of the final settlement of accounts
d) The date of partnership registration
Answer: a) The date of dissolution of the partnership
Explanation: The limitation period begins from the date the partnership is dissolved or terminated, as prescribed by Article 5 of the Limitation Act.
- The limitation period for filing a suit to challenge a will is:
a) 3 years
b) 6 years
c) 12 years
d) No limitation period
Answer: a) 3 years
Explanation: Article 113 prescribes three years for such suits, starting from the date the will becomes known to the plaintiff.
- Under Section 4 of the Limitation Act, if the prescribed period expires on a holiday, the suit may be filed:
a) Within the next working day
b) Within one week
c) Within one month
d) Cannot be filed
Answer: a) Within the next working day
Explanation: Section 4 allows the suit to be filed on the next working day if the limitation period expires on a day when the court is closed.
- The limitation period for filing an appeal from a decree passed by a subordinate court is:
a) 30 days
b) 60 days
c) 90 days
d) 120 days
Answer: b) 60 days
Explanation: Article 116 prescribes 60 days for filing such appeals in the High Court from the date of the decree.
- The limitation period for filing a suit for arrears of revenue due to the Government is:
a) 1 year
b) 3 years
c) 6 years
d) 12 years
Answer: c) 6 years
Explanation: Article 112 prescribes six years for filing such suits, starting from the date the revenue becomes due.
- Under the Limitation Act, acknowledgment of a debt must be made:
a) Orally
b) In writing and signed by the party
c) By conduct
d) Through an agent orally
Answer: b) In writing and signed by the party
Explanation: Section 18 of the Limitation Act requires acknowledgment of liability to be in writing and signed by the person or their agent.
- For a suit to recover property mortgaged to a trustee, the limitation period is:
a) 12 years
b) 20 years
c) 30 years
d) No limitation period
Answer: d) No limitation period
Explanation: Section 10 provides that there is no limitation period for suits by beneficiaries against trustees to recover property.
- The time limit for filing an application to restore a suit dismissed for default is:
a) 15 days
b) 30 days
c) 60 days
d) 90 days
Answer: b) 30 days
Explanation: Article 122 prescribes 30 days for such applications, starting from the date of dismissal.
- The limitation period for filing a suit to recover possession of a hereditary office is:
a) 3 years
b) 6 years
c) 12 years
d) 30 years
Answer: c) 12 years
Explanation: Article 107 prescribes 12 years for filing such suits, starting from the date the defendant takes possession.
- Which of the following is NOT excluded under Section 12 of the Limitation Act?
a) Time for obtaining a certified copy of the judgment
b) Time taken for correcting court fees
c) Time taken by the court to pass the decree
d) Time spent in bona fide prosecution of a case
Answer: d) Time spent in bona fide prosecution of a case
Explanation: Time spent in bona fide prosecution of a case is excluded under Section 14, not Section 12.
- The limitation period for filing a suit to enforce a decree granting a mandatory injunction is:
a) 3 years
b) 6 years
c) 12 years
d) 30 years
Answer: c) 12 years
Explanation: Article 135 prescribes 12 years for enforcing such decrees, starting from the date of the decree.
- The limitation period for filing an appeal to the Supreme Court is:
a) 30 days
b) 60 days
c) 90 days
d) 120 days
Answer: c) 90 days
Explanation: Article 132 prescribes 90 days for filing such appeals, starting from the date of the judgment.
- The Limitation Act does NOT apply to:
a) Criminal cases
b) Arbitration cases
c) Consumer disputes
d) Civil appeals
Answer: a) Criminal cases
Explanation: The Limitation Act applies to civil cases but does not govern criminal cases, which are covered under the CrPC.
- Under Section 15, the time spent under an injunction order is:
a) Excluded from the limitation period
b) Included in the limitation period
c) Counted only for 50% of the time
d) Depends on court discretion
Answer: a) Excluded from the limitation period
Explanation: Section 15 provides for the exclusion of time spent under an injunction order.
- The limitation period for filing a suit by a Hindu wife for maintenance is:
a) 1 year
b) 3 years
c) 12 years
d) No limitation period
Answer: d) No limitation period
Explanation: A Hindu wife’s right to maintenance is continuous and has no specific limitation period.
Here are additional questions (181–200):
- What is the limitation period for filing a suit for the recovery of possession of movable property?
a) 1 year
b) 2 years
c) 3 years
d) 6 years
Answer: c) 3 years
Explanation: Article 91 of the Limitation Act prescribes three years for such suits, starting from the date the possession is wrongfully taken.
- Which section of the Limitation Act provides for exclusion of time taken in obtaining legal sanction for suits?
a) Section 4
b) Section 12
c) Section 15
d) Section 17
Answer: c) Section 15
Explanation: Section 15 allows exclusion of time during which legal sanction is awaited when such sanction is required for instituting a suit.
- Under the Limitation Act, the acknowledgment of liability must be made:
a) Before the expiration of the limitation period
b) After the expiration of the limitation period
c) Anytime during litigation
d) Within one year after the cause of action arises
Answer: a) Before the expiration of the limitation period
Explanation: As per Section 18, acknowledgment of liability must be made before the expiration of the prescribed limitation period to extend it.
- What is the limitation period for filing a suit for possession of immovable property based on adverse possession?
a) 3 years
b) 6 years
c) 12 years
d) 30 years
Answer: c) 12 years
Explanation: Article 65 prescribes 12 years for such suits, starting from the date of adverse possession.
- Which section of the Limitation Act deals with suits filed by individuals under legal disability?
a) Section 5
b) Section 6
c) Section 10
d) Section 19
Answer: b) Section 6
Explanation: Section 6 allows individuals under legal disability (such as minors or those of unsound mind) to file suits after the disability is removed.
- What is the limitation period for filing a suit for restitution of conjugal rights?
a) 1 year
b) 2 years
c) 3 years
d) No limitation period
Answer: c) 3 years
Explanation: Article 113 prescribes three years for filing such suits from the date the right accrues.
- Which of the following is a “continuing wrong” under the Limitation Act?
a) Trespass
b) Malicious prosecution
c) Breach of contract
d) Defamation
Answer: a) Trespass
Explanation: A continuing wrong, like trespass, allows the limitation period to restart each day the wrong continues.
- For suits 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 prescribes three years for filing such suits from the date the rent becomes due.
- The limitation period for filing a suit to redeem or recover possession of mortgaged immovable property is:
a) 12 years
b) 20 years
c) 30 years
d) No limitation period
Answer: c) 30 years
Explanation: Article 61 prescribes 30 years for filing such suits from the date the right to redeem accrues.
- Which of the following actions is NOT governed by the Limitation Act?
a) Filing of suits
b) Filing of appeals
c) Criminal prosecutions
d) Filing of applications
Answer: c) Criminal prosecutions
Explanation: The Limitation Act governs civil suits, appeals, and applications but not criminal prosecutions, which are governed by the CrPC.
- What is the limitation period for filing a suit for partition of immovable property?
a) 1 year
b) 3 years
c) 12 years
d) No limitation period
Answer: d) No limitation period
Explanation: There is no limitation for filing a suit for partition, as the right to partition is considered continuous.
- The time spent in court due to bona fide proceedings in the wrong forum is excluded under which section?
a) Section 5
b) Section 10
c) Section 14
d) Section 15
Answer: c) Section 14
Explanation: Section 14 provides for the exclusion of time spent in bona fide litigation in the wrong court or forum.
- The limitation period for a suit relating to easement rights is:
a) 1 year
b) 3 years
c) 12 years
d) 20 years
Answer: d) 20 years
Explanation: Article 64 prescribes 20 years for filing such suits, starting from the date the right to easement accrues.
- The Limitation Act of 1963 replaced which previous legislation?
a) Limitation Act of 1872
b) Limitation Act of 1908
c) Indian Contract Act of 1872
d) Civil Procedure Code of 1908
Answer: b) Limitation Act of 1908
Explanation: The Limitation Act of 1963 replaced the Limitation Act of 1908.
- For a suit for specific performance of a contract, the limitation period is:
a) 1 year
b) 3 years
c) 12 years
d) 20 years
Answer: b) 3 years
Explanation: Article 54 prescribes three years for filing such suits, starting from the date the performance becomes due.
- What is the limitation period for filing an application for execution of a decree?
a) 3 years
b) 6 years
c) 12 years
d) 30 years
Answer: c) 12 years
Explanation: Article 136 prescribes 12 years for filing an application to execute a decree, starting from the date the decree is passed.
- The provision for condonation of delay in filing appeals is provided under which section?
a) Section 3
b) Section 5
c) Section 10
d) Section 15
Answer: b) Section 5
Explanation: Section 5 allows the court to condone the delay in filing appeals or applications if sufficient cause is shown.
- The limitation period for filing a suit to enforce the right to pre-emption is:
a) 1 year
b) 2 years
c) 3 years
d) 12 years
Answer: a) 1 year
Explanation: Article 97 prescribes one year for filing such suits from the date the sale is known to the plaintiff.
- The Limitation Act is applicable to:
a) Civil suits only
b) Criminal cases only
c) Both civil and criminal cases
d) Administrative cases only
Answer: a) Civil suits only
Explanation: The Limitation Act applies primarily to civil suits, appeals, and applications, not criminal cases.
- What is the purpose of the Limitation Act?
a) To extend the time for legal proceedings indefinitely
b) To set deadlines for initiating legal actions
c) To govern procedural laws in criminal cases
d) To punish delays in filing suits
Answer: b) To set deadlines for initiating legal actions
Explanation: The Limitation Act ensures that legal claims are made within a reasonable time to avoid indefinite litigation.