Multiple choice

Some. all or none of the following statements are right. Answer using the code. (i) A minor is liable fir breach of a contract to which he is a party. (ii) A minor is liable to pay for necessaries br his spouse. (iii) Supply ot necessaries to a minor is a contract. (iv) Necessaries supplied to a minor need not be according to his station in life, for the supplier to claim damages.

  1. All statements are right

  2. All statements are wrong

  3. Only statement (ii) is right

  4. Only statement (ii) is wrong

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Statement (ii) is the only correct statement. Under Section 68 of the Indian Contract Act, a minor's estate (not the minor personally) is liable for necessaries supplied to the minor or to someone the minor is bound to support (like spouse). Statement (i) is wrong because minors cannot be held liable for breach of contract. Statement (iii) is wrong because supply of necessaries to a minor is not a contract at all but creates a quasi-contractual obligation. Statement (iv) is wrong because necessaries must be appropriate to the minor's station in life.