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Which one of the following statements correctly describes the meaning of legal tender money

Which one of the following statements correctly describes the meaning of legal tender money ?

(a)

The money which is tende ed in courts of law to defray the fee of legal cases

(b)

The money which a creditor is under compulsion to accept in settlement of his claims

(c)

The bank money in the form of cheques drafts, bills of exchange, etc.

(d)

The metallic money in circulation in a country

Answer:

(b)

Core Books/NCERT

Explanation

ALegal tender is any official medium of payment recognized by law that can be used to extinguish a public or private debt, or meet a financial obligation. The national currency is legal tender in practically every country. A creditor is obligated to accept legal tender toward repayment of a debt. Option C: Checques are not legal tenders since they can be refused as a mode of payment settlement by a party.