Chhattisgarh Pre 2016 Re

Which of the following statement is incorrect?

Verified Answer
A. The authority of an agent may be implied
B. Consideration is necessary to create an agency
C. Only a person of majority can become an agent
D. In emergency, an agent has authority to do all acts for the purpose of protecting his principal

Explanation:

Section 185 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 explicitly states that no consideration is necessary to create an agency. Therefore, statement (B) is incorrect.