A 'pretended agent' is one who:
AHas no real authority but represents that he is an agent
BHas authority but exceeds it
CIs an agent for a private purpose
DActs under written authority
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Has no real authority but represents that he is an agent
1. Sections 235-236 — a person who professes to act for another without authority is a 'pretended agent'.
2. Such a person is liable to the third party for damages.
3. Hence (A).
_Source: ICAI BoS CA Inter Paper 2 — Indian Contract Act 1872_