Revision sheet of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 along with 10 high-quality MCQs for quick revision

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Revision sheet of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 along with 10 high-quality MCQs for quick revision:

Transfer of Property Act, 1882 – One Page Revision Sheet

Quick Summary

  • Enacted: 17th February 1882

  • Enforced from: 1st July 1882

  • Objective: To define and regulate the transfer of property between living persons

Important Sections & Concepts

Topic Key Sections
Preliminary & Definitions Sec 1 – 4
Transfer of Property Sec 5 – 37 (by act of parties)
Types of Transfer Sale, Mortgage, Lease, Exchange, Gift, Actionable Claim
Mortgage Sec 58 (6 types), Rights (Sec 60–77)
Doctrine of Part Performance Sec 53A
Rule Against Perpetuity Sec 14
Ostensible Owner Sec 41
Fraudulent Transfer Sec 53
Sale Sec 54–55
Lease Sec 105–117
Gift Sec 122–129
Actionable Claims Sec 130–137

Top 10 MCQs on TPA, 1882

Q1. Which section of the TPA defines "Transfer of Property"?
(a) Section 4
(b) Section 5
(c) Section 8
(d) Section 54
Answer: (b)
Explanation: Section 5 defines transfer as an act by which a living person conveys property.

Q2. Rule against perpetuity is mentioned under which section?
(a) Section 12
(b) Section 13
(c) Section 14
(d) Section 18
Answer: (c)
Explanation: Section 14 prohibits creation of future interests beyond the lifetime + minority.

Q3. Part performance is dealt under which section?
(a) Section 53
(b) Section 52
(c) Section 54
(d) Section 53A
Answer: (d)
Explanation: Section 53A protects possession when an unregistered agreement is partly performed.

Q4. Which of the following is not a type of mortgage?
(a) Simple Mortgage
(b) Conditional Mortgage
(c) English Mortgage
(d) Leasehold Mortgage
Answer: (d)
Explanation: Leasehold mortgage is not listed under the six types in Section 58.

Q5. Which section defines ‘Gift’?
(a) Section 121
(b) Section 122
(c) Section 125
(d) Section 129
Answer: (b)
Explanation: Section 122 defines gift as a voluntary transfer without consideration.

Q6. Transfer of property during a pending suit is governed by:
(a) Section 52
(b) Section 53
(c) Section 54
(d) Section 55
Answer: (a)
Explanation: Section 52 embodies the doctrine of lis pendens.

Q7. Which one is not transferable under Section 6?
(a) Right to sue
(b) Lease
(c) Easement
(d) Chance of heir-apparent
Answer: (a)
Explanation: Mere right to sue is not a transferable right.

Q8. Which section talks about improvements by bona fide transferee under defective title?
(a) Section 50
(b) Section 51
(c) Section 49
(d) Section 53
Answer: (b)
Explanation: Section 51 allows such transferee to claim value of improvements.

Q9. Doctrine of Election is under which section?
(a) Section 34
(b) Section 35
(c) Section 36
(d) Section 41
Answer: (b)
Explanation: Section 35 deals with election where a benefit and a transfer are made together.

Q10. Sale of immovable property of value ₹100 or more must be by:
(a) Oral agreement
(b) Delivery
(c) Registered instrument
(d) Court decree
Answer: (c)
Explanation: Section 54 mandates registered instrument for such sale.


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