Multiple choice

Consideration may be gratuitous or non-gratuitous

  1. in case of sale

  2. in case of bailment

  3. in both the above cases

  4. in no case
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Bailment uniquely involves delivery of goods without transfer of ownership, and consideration may be present (non-gratuitous bailment like hiring a locker) or absent (gratuitous bailment like lending a book to a friend). In sale contracts, consideration (price) is always essential. Option B is correct because bailment is the only contract type listed where consideration can be gratuitous. Option A is incorrect because sale always requires consideration, D is wrong because gratuitous bailment exists.

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