Here is the continuation with questions 41–70.
- What is the limitation period for filing a suit relating to recovery of movable property?
a) 1 year
b) 3 years
c) 6 years
d) 12 years
Answer: b) 3 years
Explanation: According to Article 68 of the Limitation Act, the limitation period for filing a suit to recover movable property is three years from the date the cause of action arises.
- Under Section 19 of the Limitation Act, what restarts the limitation period?
a) Partial payment of a debt
b) Filing of a suit
c) Issuance of summons
d) Judgment by the court
Answer: a) Partial payment of a debt
Explanation: Section 19 states that part payment of a debt before the expiration of the limitation period restarts the limitation from the date of payment.
- What is the limitation period for filing a suit for damages for breach of contract?
a) 1 year
b) 3 years
c) 6 years
d) 12 years
Answer: b) 3 years
Explanation: Article 55 of the Limitation Act provides three years for filing a suit for damages for breach of contract from the date the breach occurs.
- Under Section 5 of the Limitation Act, who has the authority to condone the delay?
a) The plaintiff
b) The defendant
c) The court
d) The arbitrator
Answer: c) The court
Explanation: Section 5 gives the court the power to condone delays in filing appeals or applications if sufficient cause is shown.
- What is the time limit for filing a suit to enforce payment of money charged on immovable property?
a) 3 years
b) 12 years
c) 30 years
d) 60 years
Answer: b) 12 years
Explanation: According to Article 62 of the Limitation Act, the limitation period for filing such a suit is 12 years from the date the money becomes due.
- Under which section can time be excluded for proceeding bona fide in a court without jurisdiction?
a) Section 5
b) Section 10
c) Section 14
d) Section 18
Answer: c) Section 14
Explanation: Section 14 of the Limitation Act allows exclusion of the time spent pursuing a bona fide case in a court that lacked jurisdiction.
- The limitation period for filing a suit for declaration of ownership of property is:
a) 3 years
b) 12 years
c) 30 years
d) No specific period
Answer: d) No specific period
Explanation: The Limitation Act does not provide a specific time limit for suits for declaration of ownership.
- The limitation period for filing a suit for compensation for assault, battery, or false imprisonment is:
a) 1 year
b) 2 years
c) 3 years
d) 6 years
Answer: a) 1 year
Explanation: Article 74 of the Limitation Act specifies one year for such cases from the date the cause of action arises.
- Under the Limitation Act, a person under disability has how long to file a suit after the disability ceases?
a) 1 year
b) 3 years
c) 6 years
d) 12 years
Answer: b) 3 years
Explanation: Section 6 of the Limitation Act allows a person under disability (such as a minor) three years to file a suit after the disability ceases.
- The limitation period for filing a suit by a mortgagor to recover possession of immovable property is:
a) 12 years
b) 15 years
c) 30 years
d) No limitation
Answer: c) 30 years
Explanation: Article 61 of the Limitation Act provides 30 years for a mortgagor to recover possession of immovable property.
- The Limitation Act came into force on:
a) 1 January 1961
b) 1 January 1963
c) 1 October 1963
d) 1 January 1964
Answer: c) 1 October 1963
Explanation: The Limitation Act, 1963, came into force on 1 October 1963.
- Which section of the Limitation Act deals with “continuing breaches”?
a) Section 4
b) Section 5
c) Section 22
d) Section 25
Answer: c) Section 22
Explanation: Section 22 of the Limitation Act specifies that in cases of continuing breaches, a fresh period of limitation begins with each breach.
- Under the Limitation Act, for which type of suit does no limitation period apply?
a) Suits for recovery of debt
b) Suits against trustees for breach of trust
c) Suits for partition
d) Suits for specific performance
Answer: b) Suits against trustees for breach of trust
Explanation: Section 10 of the Limitation Act states that no limitation applies to suits against trustees for breach of trust.
- When does the limitation period begin in the case of fraud?
a) From the date the fraud is committed
b) From the date the fraud is discovered
c) From the date of filing the suit
d) From the date the defendant acknowledges liability
Answer: b) From the date the fraud is discovered
Explanation: Section 17 of the Limitation Act provides that in cases of fraud, the limitation period begins from the date of discovery.
- What is the limitation period for filing a suit to cancel an instrument obtained by fraud?
a) 1 year
b) 3 years
c) 6 years
d) 12 years
Answer: b) 3 years
Explanation: Article 59 of the Limitation Act prescribes a limitation period of three years to file a suit to cancel or set aside an instrument obtained by fraud.
- The limitation period for filing a suit for recovery of arrears of wages is:
a) 6 months
b) 1 year
c) 3 years
d) 12 years
Answer: c) 3 years
Explanation: Article 7 of the Limitation Act provides three years for filing such suits from the date the wages become due.
- What is the limitation period for filing an application for review of a judgment?
a) 15 days
b) 30 days
c) 60 days
d) 90 days
Answer: b) 30 days
Explanation: As per Article 124 of the Limitation Act, the limitation period for filing an application for review is 30 days from the date of the decree or order.
- Which section of the Limitation Act provides for condonation of delay?
a) Section 3
b) Section 5
c) Section 7
d) Section 10
Answer: b) Section 5
Explanation: Section 5 allows condonation of delay in filing appeals or applications if sufficient cause is shown.
- The limitation period for filing a suit for foreclosure of a mortgage is:
a) 3 years
b) 12 years
c) 30 years
d) 60 years
Answer: b) 12 years
Explanation: Article 63 of the Limitation Act specifies 12 years for filing a suit for foreclosure of a mortgage.
- For what type of suits does Section 6 of the Limitation Act extend the limitation period?
a) Suits by minors
b) Suits for breach of contract
c) Suits by corporations
d) Suits for specific performance
Answer: a) Suits by minors
Explanation: Section 6 extends the limitation period for minors or persons of unsound mind, allowing them to file after the disability ceases.