Gauhati University B.Com 1st Sem Question Paper
4 (SEM – 1 / CBCS) BUSL
BUSINESS LAWS QUESTION PAPERS 2021 (Held in 2022)
Paper: COM – HC – 1026 (Honours)
Full Marks: 80
Time: 3 hours
The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions
1. Choose the correct answer: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 1×10=10
(a)Â Â Â Â Â Â An expression of interest to buy a showcase item from a shopkeeper is a / an
(1)Â Â Â Â Â Â Offer.
(2)Â Â Â Â Â Â Request.
(3)Â Â Â Â Â Â Choice.
(4)Â Â Â Â Â Â Acceptance.
(b)Â Â Â Â Â Â Who among the following appoints a sub-agent?
(1)Â Â Â Â Â Â Principal.
(2)Â Â Â Â Â Â Third person.
(3)Â Â Â Â Â Â Agent.
(4)Â Â Â Â Â Â Both (1) and (3).
(c) Â Â Â Â Â Â In a contract of sale, if no price has been fixed by the parties, the buyer is required to pay
(1)Â Â Â Â Â Â Lower market price.
(2)Â Â Â Â Â Â Average price of the year.
(3)Â Â Â Â Â Â Maximum market price.
(4)Â Â Â Â Â Â Reasonable price.
(d)Â Â Â Â Â Â The provisions regarding maximum number of members in a partnership are given in
(1)Â Â Â Â Â Â The Partnership Act.
(2)Â Â Â Â Â Â The Contract Act.
(3)Â Â Â Â Â Â The Companies Act.
(4)Â Â Â Â Â Â The Societies Registration Act.
(e)Â Â Â Â Â Â The Right to Information Act, 2005 came into force on
(1)Â Â Â Â Â Â 12th March, 2005.
(2)Â Â Â Â Â Â 12th July, 2005.
(3)Â Â Â Â Â Â 12th October, 2005.
(4)Â Â Â Â Â Â 12th November, 2005.
(f) Â Â Â Â Â Â Â The Indian Contract Act came into effect from 1st September, 1872. The statement is
(1)Â Â Â Â Â Â Correct.
(2)Â Â Â Â Â Â Incorrect.
(g)Â Â Â Â Â Â An agent can work for more than one principal. The statement is
(1)Â Â Â Â Â Â Correct.
(2)Â Â Â Â Â Â Incorrect.
(h)Â Â Â Â Â Â Sale is not an executed contract. The statement is
(1)Â Â Â Â Â Â Correct.
(2)Â Â Â Â Â Â Incorrect.
(i) Â Â Â Â Â Â Â A contract of partnership should always be in writing. The statement is
(1)Â Â Â Â Â Â Correct.
(2)Â Â Â Â Â Â Incorrect.
(j) Â Â Â Â Â Â Â A promissory note needs acceptance. The statement is
(1)Â Â Â Â Â Â Correct.
(2)Â Â Â Â Â Â Incorrect.
2. Answer the following questions in brief: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 2×5=10
(a)Â Â Â Â Â Â What is contract?
(b)Â Â Â Â Â Â Write two elements of a contract of guarantee.
(c) Â Â Â Â Â Â Who is an unpaid seller?
(d)Â Â Â Â Â Â Write two differences between partnership and co-ownership.
(e)Â Â Â Â Â Â Who are the parties to a bill of exchange?
3. Answer any four of the following questions: Â Â 5×4=20
(a)Â Â Â Â Â Â Briefly state various kinds of contract.
(b)Â Â Â Â Â Â Explain the duties of bailee.
(c) Â Â Â Â Â Â Explain different types of goods under the Sale of Goods Act, 1930.
(d)Â Â Â Â Â Â State the salient features of limited liability partnership.
(e)Â Â Â Â Â Â Distinguish between bill of exchange and promissory note.
(f) Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Briefly state the remedies available to an aggrieved party against breach of contract.
Also Read: Gauhati University Business Laws Question Papers
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2. Business Laws Question Paper 2020
3. Business Laws Question Paper 2021 (Held in 2022)
4. How would you determine whether an agreement is a contract or not? Discuss. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 10
Or
State the grounds on the basis of which a contract is discharged under the provisions of the Indian Contract Act, 1872. 10
5. (a) Briefly discuss the rights of an agent.   5
(b) Distinguish between contract of guarantee and contract of indemnity. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 5
Or
State the essential elements of a contract of sale. Also distinguish between sale and agreement to sell. Â Â 5+5=10
6. (a) Explain the procedure of registration of partnership firm. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 5
(b) Distinguish between limited liability partnership and company. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 5
Or
State the duties and rights of a partner under the Indian Partnership Act, 1932.                   10
7. (a) Briefly state different types of endorsement. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 5
(b) State the privileges of holder in due course. Â 5
Or
What are ‘Information’ and ‘Right to Information’ under the Right to Information Act, 2005? Discuss the formalities of making a request for obtaining information under the Act.           4+6=10
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