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As at 6 November 2026: Subject to sections 202-204 and 208 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, which…

Section 201 lists revocation by the principal, death of either principal or agent, and the principal’s adjudicated insolvency among modes of termination. Section 202…

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As at 6 November 2026: Subject to sections 202-204 and 208 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, which events are listed as modes of termination of agency? I. Revocation of authority by the principal. II. Death of the principal or agent. III. Adjudication of the principal as insolvent under the applicable insolvency law.

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Section 201 lists revocation by the principal, death of either principal or agent, and the principal’s adjudicated insolvency among modes of termination. Section 202 protects the agent’s interest in the subject matter; sections 203-204 limit revocation, and section 208 governs effectiveness against the agent and third persons.

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Option A

Revocation is listed in section 201, but death and the principal’s adjudicated insolvency are also listed.

Option B

Death is listed, but the other two specified events are also listed.

Option C

The principal’s adjudicated insolvency is listed, but the other specified events are also listed.

Option D

All three events are listed in section 201, subject to sections 202–204 and 208.

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