Practice high-yield Law & Jurisprudence MCQs on Indian Trusts Act — Part 1 with worked academic solutions for Civil Judge, ADPP, FPSC, PPSC, CSS.
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Question 1 of 40
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Which one of the following is not necessary for the creation of trust?
Correct Answer: Option C — Legal representative
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Legal representative is the correct answer to “Which one of the following is not necessary for the creation of trust”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Trusts Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Trusts Act
Question 2 of 40
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Tracing is a claim
Correct Answer: Option A — In rem
Detailed Academic Explanation:
In rem is the correct answer to “Tracing is a claim”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Trusts Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Trusts Act
Question 3 of 40
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Trustees may be appointed except
Correct Answer: Option B — By the consent of the beneficiary
Detailed Academic Explanation:
By the consent of the beneficiary is the correct answer to “Trustees may be appointed except”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Trusts Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Trusts Act
Question 4 of 40
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The Indian Trust Act shall apply to
Correct Answer: Option A — The law relating to private trusts and trustees
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The law relating to private trusts and trustees is the correct answer to “The Indian Trust Act shall apply to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Trusts Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Trusts Act
Question 5 of 40
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Which section of the Indian Trusts Act provides that trust money can be invested by the Trustee
Correct Answer: Option B — Section 20
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Section 20 is the correct answer to “Which section of the Indian Trusts Act provides that trust money can be invested by the Trustee”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Trusts Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Trusts Act
Question 6 of 40
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Can a beneficiary transfer his interest?
Correct Answer: Option C — Only if he is competent to contract
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Only if he is competent to contract is the correct answer to “Can a beneficiary transfer his interest”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Trusts Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Trusts Act
Question 7 of 40
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Where property is bequeathed and the revocation of the bequest is prevented by coercion, the legatee must hold the property for the benefit of the . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option C — Testator's legal representative
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Testator's legal representative is the correct answer to “Where property is bequeathed and the revocation of the bequest is prevented by coercion, the legatee must hold the property for the benefit of the . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Trusts Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Trusts Act
Question 8 of 40
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Choose the wrong statement. A trustee who has accepted the trust cannot afterwards renounce it, except
Correct Answer: Option D — With the written authorization from the author of the trust
Detailed Academic Explanation:
With the written authorization from the author of the trust is the correct answer to “Choose the wrong statement. A trustee who has accepted the trust cannot afterwards renounce it, except”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Trusts Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Trusts Act
Question 9 of 40
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The power of appointment of new trustee is exercisable in all, but one
Correct Answer: Option C — Where he remains out of India for a continuous period of 1 year
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Where he remains out of India for a continuous period of 1 year is the correct answer to “The power of appointment of new trustee is exercisable in all, but one”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Trusts Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Trusts Act
Question 10 of 40
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Under which section of the Trust Act, 1882 the definition of the breach of trust is provided?
Correct Answer: Option C — 3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
3 is the correct answer to “Under which section of the Trust Act, 1882 the definition of the breach of trust is provided”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Trusts Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Trusts Act
Question 11 of 40
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Rights of beneficiaries are provided under
Correct Answer: Option C — Sections 55 to 69 of the Indian Trust Act
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sections 55 to 69 of the Indian Trust Act is the correct answer to “Rights of beneficiaries are provided under”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Trusts Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Trusts Act
Question 12 of 40
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Which section of the Indian Trusts Act, 1882 deals with liability for breach of trust?
Correct Answer: Option A — Section 23
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Section 23 is the correct answer to “Which section of the Indian Trusts Act, 1882 deals with liability for breach of trust”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Trusts Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Trusts Act
Question 13 of 40
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A, a trustee for B of Rs 10,000 wrongfully invests Rs 10,000 in the purchase of certain land. Is B entitled to the land?
Correct Answer: Option A — Yes
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Yes is the correct answer to “A, a trustee for B of Rs 10,000 wrongfully invests Rs 10,000 in the purchase of certain land. Is B entitled to the land”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Trusts Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Trusts Act
Question 14 of 40
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An agreement which delegates a trustee's powers and duties to another trustee is
Correct Answer: Option B — Void
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Void is the correct answer to “An agreement which delegates a trustee's powers and duties to another trustee is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Trusts Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Trusts Act
Question 15 of 40
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In which of the following cases did the Supreme Court hold that 'no trustee can get a discharge, unless he renders account of his management and this liability is irrespective of any question of negligence or willful default'
Correct Answer: Option A — VLNS Temple v. I. P. Reddy
Detailed Academic Explanation:
VLNS Temple v. I. P. Reddy is the correct answer to “In which of the following cases did the Supreme Court hold that 'no trustee can get a discharge, unless he renders account of his management and this liability is irrespective of any question of negligence or willful default'”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Trusts Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Trusts Act
Question 16 of 40
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★ Civil Judge
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A trust created by the will of the testator may be revoked by him at his pleasure
Correct Answer: Option C — By subsequent will
Detailed Academic Explanation:
By subsequent will is the correct answer to “A trust created by the will of the testator may be revoked by him at his pleasure”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Trusts Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Trusts Act
Question 17 of 40
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The enactments relating to trust in India are all, but one
Correct Answer: Option D — The Sale of Goods Act
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Sale of Goods Act is the correct answer to “The enactments relating to trust in India are all, but one”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Trusts Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Trusts Act
Question 18 of 40
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Choose the correct answer (1) A trustee may also be a beneficiary and can be the sole beneficiary (2) A trustee may also be a beneficiary, but cannot be the sole beneficiary (3) A donor may also constitute himself a trustee, and though remaining in possession, may transfer legal possession by declaring his possession as donee's. (4) A donor may also constitute himself a trustee, and though remaining in possession, cannot transfer legal possession by declaring his possession as donee's.
Correct Answer: Option C — (2), (3)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
(2), (3) is the correct answer to “Choose the correct answer (1) A trustee may also be a beneficiary and can be the sole beneficiary (2) A trustee may also be a beneficiary, but cannot be the sole beneficiary (3) A donor may also constitute himself a trustee, and though remaining in possession, may transfer legal possession by declaring his possession as donee's. (4) A donor may also constitute himself a trustee, and though remaining in possession, cannot transfer legal possession by declaring his possession as donee's.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Trusts Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Trusts Act
Question 19 of 40
★ Civil Judge
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★ Civil Judge
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Liability for breach of trust has been provided in
Correct Answer: Option A — Section 23 of the Indian Trust Act
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Section 23 of the Indian Trust Act is the correct answer to “Liability for breach of trust has been provided in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Trusts Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Trusts Act
Question 20 of 40
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Constructive trusts arises
Correct Answer: Option D — Either (A) or (B)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Either (A) or (B) is the correct answer to “Constructive trusts arises”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Trusts Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Trusts Act
Question 21 of 40
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★ Civil Judge
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A plaintiff, who sets up a plea of coercion has to establish all, but one, of the following
Correct Answer: Option B — It should proceed from a party to the contract or be immediately directed against the party whom, it is intended to coerce, to enter into the contract
Detailed Academic Explanation:
It should proceed from a party to the contract or be immediately directed against the party whom, it is intended to coerce, to enter into the contract is the correct answer to “A plaintiff, who sets up a plea of coercion has to establish all, but one, of the following”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Trusts Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Trusts Act
Question 22 of 40
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Who can create trust among these?
Correct Answer: Option C — Alien
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Alien is the correct answer to “Who can create trust among these”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Trusts Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Trusts Act
Question 23 of 40
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★ Civil Judge
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Where the object of the transfer is illegal, the court will not help the transferor in
Correct Answer: Option A — The question of relief on a matter of public policy
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The question of relief on a matter of public policy is the correct answer to “Where the object of the transfer is illegal, the court will not help the transferor in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Trusts Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Trusts Act
Question 24 of 40
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Who among the following cannot become beneficiary?
Correct Answer: Option B — Unborn child
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Unborn child is the correct answer to “Who among the following cannot become beneficiary”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Trusts Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Trusts Act
Question 25 of 40
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Which of the following Sections of the Indian Trust Act deals with liability for breach of trust?
Correct Answer: Option D — Section 23
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Section 23 is the correct answer to “Which of the following Sections of the Indian Trust Act deals with liability for breach of trust”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Trusts Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Trusts Act
Question 26 of 40
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Instances of passive breach of trust excludes
Correct Answer: Option D — Buying of trust property by trustee on his own account
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Buying of trust property by trustee on his own account is the correct answer to “Instances of passive breach of trust excludes”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Trusts Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Trusts Act
Question 27 of 40
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Where the trust property consists of money and cannot be applied immediately or at an early date to the purposes of the trust, the trustee is bound (subject to any direction contained in the instrument of trust) to invest the money on the specified securities and on no others. Which Section of the Indian Trusts Act, 1882 contains this provision?
Correct Answer: Option C — Section20
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Section20 is the correct answer to “Where the trust property consists of money and cannot be applied immediately or at an early date to the purposes of the trust, the trustee is bound (subject to any direction contained in the instrument of trust) to invest the money on the specified securities and on no others. Which Section of the Indian Trusts Act, 1882 contains this provision”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Trusts Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Trusts Act
Question 28 of 40
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For creating a trust of moveable property, it is not necessary that
Correct Answer: Option D — The property is physically transferred to the trustee
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The property is physically transferred to the trustee is the correct answer to “For creating a trust of moveable property, it is not necessary that”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Trusts Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Trusts Act
Question 29 of 40
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A bequeaths certain property to B, having full confidence that he will dispose of it for the benefit of C
Correct Answer: Option A — This creates a trust so far as regards A and C
Detailed Academic Explanation:
This creates a trust so far as regards A and C is the correct answer to “A bequeaths certain property to B, having full confidence that he will dispose of it for the benefit of C”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Trusts Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Trusts Act
Question 30 of 40
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★ Civil Judge
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The so-called "The Statute of "Frauds" still noted in the Schedule of the Indian Trusts Act, 1882
Correct Answer: Option A — Has no application in India
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Has no application in India is the correct answer to “The so-called "The Statute of "Frauds" still noted in the Schedule of the Indian Trusts Act, 1882”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Trusts Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Trusts Act
Question 31 of 40
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★ Civil Judge
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Who gave the following comment? "Trust is the very centre and kernel of Equity"
Correct Answer: Option A — Bacon
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Bacon is the correct answer to “Who gave the following comment? "Trust is the very centre and kernel of Equity"”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Trusts Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Trusts Act
Question 32 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
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A trust is not extinguished
Correct Answer: Option D — While the trustees have transferred their interests
Detailed Academic Explanation:
While the trustees have transferred their interests is the correct answer to “A trust is not extinguished”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Trusts Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Trusts Act
Question 33 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
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Duties of trustee excludes
Correct Answer: Option C — Duty to mix the private property with the trust property
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Duty to mix the private property with the trust property is the correct answer to “Duties of trustee excludes”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Trusts Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Trusts Act
Question 34 of 40
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★ Civil Judge
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Which of the following Trusts have been considered to be valid?
Correct Answer: Option A — Trust for superstitious purposes
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Trust for superstitious purposes is the correct answer to “Which of the following Trusts have been considered to be valid”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Trusts Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Trusts Act
Question 35 of 40
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★ Civil Judge
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The word "Trust" was first time used in ancient legal world by
Correct Answer: Option C — English Lawyers
Detailed Academic Explanation:
English Lawyers is the correct answer to “The word "Trust" was first time used in ancient legal world by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Trusts Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Trusts Act
Question 36 of 40
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★ Civil Judge
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Which section of the Indian Trusts Act, 1882 describes the persons competent to create trust?
Correct Answer: Option B — Section 7
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Section 7 is the correct answer to “Which section of the Indian Trusts Act, 1882 describes the persons competent to create trust”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Trusts Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Trusts Act
Question 37 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
Which of the following persons is not necessary for creation of trust?
Correct Answer: Option D — Legal representative
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Legal representative is the correct answer to “Which of the following persons is not necessary for creation of trust”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Trusts Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Trusts Act
Question 38 of 40
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★ Civil Judge
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Under which section of the Indian Trusts Act 1882, Liability for breach of trusts has been provided?
Correct Answer: Option B — Section 23
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Section 23 is the correct answer to “Under which section of the Indian Trusts Act 1882, Liability for breach of trusts has been provided”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Trusts Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Trusts Act
Question 39 of 40
★ Civil Judge
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★ Civil Judge
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Who out of the following cannot create a trust?
Correct Answer: Option C — A minor
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A minor is the correct answer to “Who out of the following cannot create a trust”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Trusts Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Trusts Act
Question 40 of 40
★ Civil Judge
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★ Civil Judge
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The concept of 'trusts' originated in
Correct Answer: Option D — Rome
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Rome is the correct answer to “The concept of 'trusts' originated in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Trusts Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Trusts Act
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