UGC NET Law Unit 6 PYQs: Contract Law, Free Consent & Quantum Meruit

UGC NET Law Unit 6 covers important topics related to the Law of Contracts, Sale of Goods Act, Partnership Act, Negotiable Instruments Act, Limited Liability Partnership (LLP), and Company Law. Questions from this unit are regularly asked in the UGC NET examination. Many questions focus on legal provisions, landmark cases, and important sections of various commercial laws.

The UGC NET June 2026 examination, including the Law paper (Subject Code 58), is scheduled to be conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode between 22 June and 30 June 2026. Candidates preparing for the examination should thoroughly revise Unit 6, as it remains an important and frequently tested area of the syllabus.

Students who want detailed solutions and explanations of the questions can watch the attached video for a better understanding and comprehensive exam preparation.

UGC NET Law Unit 6 PYQs

The following UGC NET Law Unit 6 PYQs have been asked in previous examinations and cover important concepts from the Indian Contract Act, 1872. These questions can help candidates understand the examination pattern and identify frequently tested legal principles.

Q.1 If part of the consideration of an agreement is unlawful and cannot be separated from the lawful part, the agreement

1. is valid as to the lawful part.

2. becomes void entirely.

3. can be enforced by one party.

4. requires court approval.

Q.2 If the performance of a lawful contract becomes unlawful due to a subsequent change in law, the contract

1. remains valid and enforceable.

2. is suspended until the law changes again.

3. must be performed through alternative means.

4. is frustrated and becomes void.

Q.3 Which of the following is not a necessary feature for free consent?

1. When the consent is not caused by coercion.

2. When the consent is not caused by undue influence.

3. When the consent is not caused by mistake.

4. When the consent is not caused by a misunderstanding.

Q.4 Which of the following is NOT an essential element of a valid e-contract?

1. Lawful object

2. Free consent

3. Physical presence of both parties

4. Offer and acceptance

Q.5 Quantum Meruit means

1. As decided by the Government

2. As much work done, so the remuneration

3. A gratuitous promise

4. A non-gratuitous promise

Q.6 'A', a married woman, agreed to live in adultery with 'B' and also agreed to serve him as his housekeeper. In return, 'B' agreed to pay 'A' ₹15,000 per month. The agreement with reference to the Indian Contract Act, 1872 is

1. Void

2. Valid

3. Unlawful

4. Voidable

Q.7 Which of the following does not amount to fraud?

1. Suggestion as a fact which is not true, by one who does not believe it to be true.

2. Active concealment of a fact.

3. A representation made without knowing it to be false, honestly believing it to be true.

4. A promise made without any intention of performing it.

Q.8 The offer and acceptance must be based on or founded on which of the following?

1. Only certainty

2. Only commitment

3. Only communication

4. (1), (2) and (3)

Q.9 The case "Planche v. Colburn (1831) SC I & P 58" is related to

1. Privity to consideration

2. Doctrine of Frustration of Contract

3. Quantum Meruit

4. Privity to contract

10. The gift of future property is

1. Void

2. Voidable

3. Valid

4. Conditionally void

These PYQs focus on important topics such as consideration, frustration of contract, free consent, fraud, e-contracts, and quantum meruit. Candidates should revise the relevant provisions of the Indian Contract Act, along with landmark case laws, while preparing these questions.