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    Question

    A wagering agreement is

    __________
    A Void Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Valid Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Illegal Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Voidable Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Contract Act- 30. Agreements by way of wager void—Agreements by way of wager are void; and no suit shall be brought for recovering anything alleged to be won on any wager, or entrusted to any person to abide the result of any game or other uncertain event on which any wager is made. Exception in favour of certain prizes for horse-racing—This section shall not be deemed to render unlawful a subscription or contribution, or agreement to subscribe or contribute, made or entered into for or toward any plate, prize or sum of money, of the value or amount of five hundred rupees or upwards, to be awarded to the winner or winners of any horse-race.

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