Multiple Choice Questions on Limitation Act for CLAT PG 2026-Part II
1. The expression “sufficient cause” under Section 5 is:
A. Strictly defined
B. Numerically fixed
C. To be interpreted liberally based on facts
D. Provided only by rules
B. Numerically fixed
C. To be interpreted liberally based on facts
D. Provided only by rules
Answer: C
Explanation: Courts interpret “sufficient cause” liberally to advance justice.
Explanation: Courts interpret “sufficient cause” liberally to advance justice.
2. A suit is filed after limitation expires, but both parties proceed without objection. What can the court do?
A. Continue as limitation is waived
B. Dismiss on its own motion
C. Refer to High Court
D. Transfer to arbitration
B. Dismiss on its own motion
C. Refer to High Court
D. Transfer to arbitration
Answer: B
Explanation: Court must reject time-barred suits suo motu, limitation is not waivable.
Explanation: Court must reject time-barred suits suo motu, limitation is not waivable.
3. A suit to set aside a decree obtained by fraud lies within:
A. 1 year
B. 3 years from discovery of fraud
C. 6 years from decree
D. 12 years from date of judgment
B. 3 years from discovery of fraud
C. 6 years from decree
D. 12 years from date of judgment
Answer: B
Explanation: Under Section 17, limitation begins upon discovery of the fraud.
Explanation: Under Section 17, limitation begins upon discovery of the fraud.
4. Which Article governs a suit to redeem a mortgage?
A. Article 60
B. Article 62
C. Article 66
D. Article 61(a)
B. Article 62
C. Article 66
D. Article 61(a)
Answer: B
Explanation: Article 62 provides 30 years from the date the right to redeem accrues.
Explanation: Article 62 provides 30 years from the date the right to redeem accrues.
5. Which provision allows exclusion of time in legal proceedings where jurisdiction was defective?
A. Section 5
B. Section 12
C. Section 14
D. Section 17
B. Section 12
C. Section 14
D. Section 17
Answer: C
Explanation: Section 14 excludes time spent prosecuting a case in good faith in a court without jurisdiction.
Explanation: Section 14 excludes time spent prosecuting a case in good faith in a court without jurisdiction.
6. Which of the following is not a recognized legal disability under Section 6?
A. Lunacy
B. Minority
C. Imprisonment
D. Insolvency
B. Minority
C. Imprisonment
D. Insolvency
Answer: D
Explanation: Legal disabilities include minority, insanity, or idiocy, not insolvency.
Explanation: Legal disabilities include minority, insanity, or idiocy, not insolvency.
7. Delay in filing which of the following cannot be condoned under any provision?
A. Civil appeal
B. Application for setting aside decree
C. Suit for declaration
D. Application for review
B. Application for setting aside decree
C. Suit for declaration
D. Application for review
Answer: C
Explanation: Delay in filing suits cannot be condoned as Section 5 doesn’t apply to suits.
Explanation: Delay in filing suits cannot be condoned as Section 5 doesn’t apply to suits.
8. Limitation for filing execution of a decree is:
A. 3 years from decree
B. 6 years from application
C. 12 years from date decree becomes enforceable
D. No limitation for money decree
B. 6 years from application
C. 12 years from date decree becomes enforceable
D. No limitation for money decree
Answer: C
Explanation: Execution of a decree must be filed within 12 years under Article 136.
Explanation: Execution of a decree must be filed within 12 years under Article 136.
9. Time taken in obtaining certified copies of judgment and decree is:
A. Included in limitation
B. Ignored for limitation
C. Excluded under Section 12
D. Deducted under Section 10
B. Ignored for limitation
C. Excluded under Section 12
D. Deducted under Section 10
Answer: C
Explanation: Section 12 allows exclusion of time for obtaining certified copies.
Explanation: Section 12 allows exclusion of time for obtaining certified copies.
10. Where no specific article applies, limitation is governed by:
A. Article 62
B. Section 5
C. Article 113 (residuary)
D. Article 132
B. Section 5
C. Article 113 (residuary)
D. Article 132
Answer: C
Explanation: Article 113 provides a 3-year limitation for suits not covered elsewhere in the schedule.
Explanation: Article 113 provides a 3-year limitation for suits not covered elsewhere in the schedule.
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