IGNOU BCOC-133 June 2025 Previous Year Question Paper

Q1.(a) What is acceptance ? How can an offer be accepted ? Who can accept an offer ? 4+4+4

(b) “All contracts are agreements, but all agreements are not contracts.” Do you agree ? Explain your answer.

Q2.(a) Who are treated as person of unsound mind ? State the legal position of contracts with such person. 5+7

(b) What do you mean by undue influence ?

Q3.(a) What is contingent contract ? Explain rules regarding enforcement of contingent contract. 5+5

(b) Explain the discharge of a contract by impossibility of performance.

Q4.(a) Explain the various ways by which a contract of agency may be terminated.

(b) Explain the rights and duties of the following : 5+5 G@) Incoming partner

(ii) Outgoing partner

Q5.(a) In contract of sale, what is the meaning of goods ? Also explain the types of goods. 10

(b) Who is an unpaid seller ? What are the rights of an unpaid seller ?

Q6.(a) Explain in detail the rights and duties of a bailee. 6+6

(b) What are the rules regarding different types of damages ?

Q7.(a) Differentiate between holder and holder in due course. What privileges are there for holder in due course ? 10+5

(b) What do you mean by Delegation of Authority by an agent ?

Q8.(a) Define fraud and point out its effect on the validity of the contract. 15

(b) What is the position of a contract made with pardanashin woman ?

Q9.Write short notes on any four of the following : 4x5=20

(a) Difference between void and voidable contract

(b) Kinds of conditions

(c) Difference between coercion and undue influence

(d) Breach of contract

(e) Difference between Cheque and Bill of Exchange

(f) Counter-offer 8-13998000-1

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