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    Question

    When consent to an agreement is caused by coercion,

    fraud or misrepresentation, the agreement is a contract : 
    A Voidable at the option of the party whose consent was so cause. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Illegal Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Depends upon the circumstances of the case. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Void Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Voidable at the option of the party who causes consent of another in such a way. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 19 of the Indian Contract Act states such agreements are voidable at the option of the party whose consent was obtained through coercion, fraud, or misrepresentation. Such party can rescind the contract but the contract remains valid until rescission.[Indian Contract Act, Section 19]

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