Question

If no time is specified for performance, the promise must be performed within ______.

• A. Unreasonable time
• B. Reasonable time
• C. Six months from the date of contract
• D. One year from the date of contract

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Reasonable time

Section 46 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 deals with a situation where time for performance of contract is not specified. If a promise is to be performed without any application from the promisor and no time for its performance has been specified, it must be performed within reasonable time.