Multiple choice

Supply of necessaries to a minor is:

  1. Contract

  2. Quasi Contract

  3. Tort

  4. Legal contract

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Supply of necessaries to a minor is governed by the principle of quasi-contract under Section 68 of the Indian Contract Act. It creates an obligation to pay reasonable value even though no valid contract exists with a minor (contracts with minors are void ab initio under Section 11).