MCQ
A promissory note is a/ an ______.
  • A
    Unconditional order to pay.
  • B
    Unconditional undertaking to pay.
  • C
    Conditional order to pay.
  • Conditional undertaking to pay.

Answer

Correct option: D.
Conditional undertaking to pay.
According to the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, a promissory note is defined as an instrument in writing (not being a bank note or a currency note), containing an unconditional undertaking signed by the maker, to pay a certain sum of money only to or to the order of a certain person, or to the bearer of the instrument.
However, according to the Reserve Bank of India Act, a promissory note payable to bearer is illegal. Therefore, a promissory note cannot be made payable to the bearer.

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