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Sole proprietorship and hindu undivided family business - class-XI

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The maximum number of partners allowed in the banking business are ______________.

  1. Twenty

  2. Ten

  3. No limit

  4. Two


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The maximum number of members that can exist in partnership is 10 in case of a firm carrying on banking business and 20 in case of any other business.

Provision of residential accommodation to the member at reasonable rates is the objective of ________________.

  1. Producer's co-operative

  2. Consumer's co-operative

  3. Housing co-operative

  4. Credit co-operative


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Cooperative housing societies are formed to provide residential accommodation to its members at a reasonable rate. They purchase land, develop it and construct houses or flats and allot the same to members.

Which of the following is not characteristic of LLP?

  1. A legal entity having perpetual succession, separate from its partners.

  2. The mutual rights and duties of partners of an LLP inter se and those of the LLP and its partners shall be governed by an agreement between partners

  3. Each partner is an equal member in a LLP company.

  4. Easy to establish than sole proprietorship.


Correct Option: D

____________ is the most flexible kind of business Organisation.

  1. Sole Proprietorship

  2. Partnership

  3. Co-Operatives and Trusts

  4. Limited Liability Partnership


Correct Option: A

The business in which only a single owner arranges the capital is ____________.

  1. Partnership

  2. Hindu joint family business

  3. Sole proprietorship

  4. NGOs


Correct Option: C

Following is not a characteristic of sole proprietorship business _______________.

  1. Easy to form and wind up

  2. Difficult to maintain secrets

  3. Direct motivation

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B

One of the hardships of a sole proprietorship is that _________________.

  1. Capital is limited to owner's savings and bank loans

  2. It has to complete too many registration fomalities

  3. As they are government owned there is no profit motive

  4. More tax is charged on them


Correct Option: A

One of the best advantages of proprietorship is that _________________.

  1. Limited liability is enjoyed

  2. Shares can be sold to raise capital

  3. Profits are to be shared

  4. The owner has independence


Correct Option: D

The risk of the sole proprietorship business is shared with the employees of the business _______________.

  1. Partly true

  2. True

  3. Partly false

  4. False


Correct Option: D

Characteristics of sole proprietorship form of business is/ are
$(1)$ Single owner
$(2)$ Unlimited liability
$(3)$ Control by partner
$(4)$ No sharing of profit and loss
Select the correct answer from the options given below.

  1. $(1)$ and $(4)$ only

  2. $(2), (3), (4)$

  3. $(2)$ and $(1)$ only

  4. $(4), (2)$ and $(1)$


Correct Option: D

Which of the following statements is/ are TRUE and which is/ are FALSE?
I. Sole proprietorship business includes only shopkeepers.
II. In sole proprietorship business the proprietor has full control over each and every activity of the business.
III. The sole proprietor is always in a position to maintain good personal contact with the customers and employees.
IV. In a HUF business all co-parceners have equal share in the profits of the business.
Select the correct answer from the options given below.

  1. I - False, II - False, III - True, IV - True

  2. I - False, II - True, III - True, IV - False

  3. I - True, II - False, III - True, IV - False

  4. I - False, II - True, III - False, IV - True


Correct Option: C

Sole proprietorship form is most suitable : ________.

  1. Where the nature of business is simple

  2. Where manual skill is required

  3. Where the market for the product is small and local

  4. All of above


Correct Option: D

In case of sole proprietorship there is a _______ between _________.

  1. Direct link, effort and reward

  2. Indirect link; Profit and loss

  3. Direct link; Profit and loss

  4. Indirect link; effort and reward


Correct Option: A

Which of following is advantages (A) and which is disadvantage (D) of sole proprietorship form of business?
(i) Maintenance of business secrets
(ii) Limited capital
(iii) Quick decision and prompt action
(iv) Lack of continuity
Select the correct answer from the options given below.

  1. $(i) - A, (ii) - A, (iii) - A, (iv) - A$

  2. $(i) - D, (ii) - D, (iii) - D, (iv) - D$

  3. $(i) - A, (ii) - D, (iii) - A, (iv) - D$

  4. $(i) - D, (ii) - A, (iii) - D, (iv) - A$


Correct Option: C

Sole proprietorship form is not suitable _____________________.

  1. Where capital requirement is large and risk involvement is heavy

  2. Where manual skill is required

  3. Where the market for the product is small and local

  4. All of above


Correct Option: A

Sole proprietorship form is most suitable : __________.

  1. Where the market for the product is small and local

  2. Where customers are given personal attention, according to their personal tastes and preferences

  3. Where capital requirement is small and risk involvement is not heavy

  4. All of above


Correct Option: D

Sole trader starts his/her business with an objective of earning independent livelihood using his/her skills.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sole trader starts his/her business with an objective of earning independent livelihood using his/her skills- this is a true statement. Sole traders operate mostly on a small-scale basis and their number is large. Sole trader can be referred as the single individual who takes all initiatives and run the business. 'Sole' means singe and 'proprietorship' means ownership.

Arrange the following steps in formation of Sole Proprietorship, in correct order.

  1. Obtaining required License for business
  2. Discussion about business
  3. Starting the business
  4. Arrangement of Financial resources

  1. 2,1,4,3

  2. 1,2,3,4

  3. 1,4,2,3

  4. 1,3,2,4


Correct Option: A

Sole Proprietorship business is suitable for _________.

  1. Artistic work

  2. Personalized services

  3. Perishable goods that are sold in local markets

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
In sole proprietorship type of business the single individual takes all initiatives and run the business. 'Sole' means singe and 'proprietorship' means ownership. The business organization in which the single owner owns, manages and controls all the activities of the business is known as sole proprietorship form of business organization. Sole Proprietorship business is suitable for:
a) Artistic work
b) Personalized services
c) Perishable goods that are sold in local markets.

Sole traders do not have to file a business tax return on the company's profits and losses.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sole trader do not have to file a business tax return on a company's profits and losses- this is a true statement. Sole trader starts his/her business with an objective of earning independent livelihood using his/her skills. Sole traders operate mostly on a small-scale basis and their number is large. Sole trader can be referred as the single individual who takes all initiatives and run the business.

_______ do not have to consult with other individuals to make decisions for the business, which allows them to respond quickly to changes in the marketplace.

  1. Partners

  2. Customers

  3. Managers

  4. Sole traders


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sole traders do not have to consult with other individuals to make decisions for the business, which allows them to respond quickly to changes in the marketplace. Sole trader do not have to file a business tax return on a company's profits and losses.
 Sole trader starts his/her business with an objective of earning independent livelihood using his/her skills. Sole traders operate mostly on a small-scale basis and their number is large. Sole trader can be referred as the single individual who takes all initiatives and run the business.

Sole trading concern is owned and managed by________person/persons.

  1. one

  2. two

  3. five

  4. six


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A sole trading business is the oldest and simplest form of business organisation as in this kind of business, there is no chaos in the management as a person is single handedly working for the business and also he is the single receiver of profit earned.

The organisation, which is owned and managed by one person is a ________________.

  1. Sole proprietorship 

  2. Joint stock company

  3. Government company

  4. All of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In sole proprietorship, whole organisation is owned and managed by the single person, who is the owner of organisation. He is the sole bearer of all risks and profits associated with the business.

A person who conducts business of sole trading concern is known as sole trader.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The person who is involved in the sole trading concern is known as sole trader as he single handedly controls and manages the working of an organisation and is the sole bearer of risks and profits associated with it.

What is one of the best advantages of proprietorship?

  1. Shares can be sold to raise capital

  2. Profits are to be shared

  3. The owner has independence

  4. Limited liability is enjoyed


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A business which is owned and managed by a single person is called as sole proprietorship. The advantages of this are:

  1. No sharing of profit.
  2. The owner is independent.
  3. Owner only makes decisions.etc.

What is one of the hardships of a sole proprietorship?

  1. Capital is limited to owners savings and bank loans

  2. It has to complete too many registration formalities

  3. As they are government owned there is no profit motive

  4. More tax is charged on them


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A business which is owned and managed by a single person is called as sole proprietorship. As the owner is a single person he/she has limited capital with him/her to invest in the business. Hence, it is one of the hardships of a sole proprietorship. The limited capital might be due to very low internal sources of finance and/or banks or other external sources of finance will also be unavailable. 

The most suitable definition of a sole trader form of business organization is _______.

  1. the business who manufacture only one product

  2. the business is owned by one person

  3. the firm has a single buyer

  4. there is a single seller is the industry


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A sole trading concern is a business which is owned and managed by a single person. He is the only risk taker in the business and the profit is enjoyed by himself only. Hence, the most suitable definition of a sole trader form of business organization is the business is owned by one person.

Mr. Varun wanted to start a bakery shop with limited money. What kind of business organization you would suggest him?

  1. Sole proprietorship

  2. HUF

  3. Partnership

  4. Corporation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A sole proprietorship is a business which is owned and managed by a single person. It consists of limited capital as there is only one person. Hence, it is a sole proprietorship form of business organization.

In relation to business organisation structure, which one of the following is easy to form and wind up?

  1. A company

  2. A sole proprietorship

  3. Statutory corporation

  4. Public enterprises


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A sole proprietorship business requires only one person, less capital to set up. It requires very less legal formalities to establish the business as compare to a company, statutory corporation. public enterprises. Hence, sole proprietorship is easy to form and wind up.

Which one of the following does not have perpetual succession?

  1. Company

  2. Statutory Corporation

  3. Sole Proprietorship

  4. Co-operative Society


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Perpetual succession means continuous without any stoppage. In case of a sole proprietorship there is only one person and the business comes to and end if the owner dies because he is the only owner. Hence, sole proprietorship does not have perpetual succession.

Which of following is advantages (A) and which is disadvantage (D) of sole proprietorship form of business?
(i) Maintenance of business secrets
(ii) Limited capital
(iii) Quick decision and prompt action
(iv) Lack of continuity
Select the correct answer from the options given below.

  1. i - A

    ii - A

    iii - A

    iv - A

  2. i - D

    ii - D

    iii - D

    iv - D

  3. i - A

    ii - D

    iii - A

    iv - D

  4. i - D

    ii - A

    iii - D

    iv - A


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sole proprietorship, also known as the sole trader, individual entrepreneurship or proprietorship, is a type of enterprise that is owned and run by one person.'

Advantages: ease of start-up and closure, pride of ownership, retention of all profits, Secrecy, Quick decision making.
Disadvantages: unlimited liability, lack of continuity, Limited capital, limited management skills, and difficulty in hiring employees.

Which of the following statement is/are TRUE and which is/are FALSE?
I. Sole proprietorship business includes only shopkeepers.
II. In sole proprietorship business the proprietor has full control over each and every activity of the business. 
III. The sole proprietor is always in a position to maintain good personal contact with the customers and employees.
IV. In a HUF business all co-parceners have equal share in the profits of the business. 
Select the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. I - False

    II - False

    III - True

    IV - True

  2. I - False

    II - True

    III - True

    IV - False

  3. I - True

    II - False

    III - True

    IV - True

  4. I - False

    II - True

    III - False

    IV - True


Correct Option: C

Thus the partners of __________ firm get the benefit of lower assessment.

  1. registered partnership

  2. unregistered partnership

  3. HUF

  4. sole proprietorship


Correct Option: A

Sole proprietorship form of business organisation is suitable ________.

  1. where the market for the product is small

  2. where customers are given personal attentions

  3. where the nature of business is simple

  4. all of the above


Correct Option: D

Statutory body is a body that is created under an Act, enacted by ________.

  1. association of people

  2. association of ministers

  3. both (a) and (b)

  4. judiciary


Correct Option: B

Which property will be the property of a Firm?

  1. The movable and immovable property of the firm

  2. Property brought in by a partner and is vested in the firm.

  3. Property brought in by a partner and is being used in partnership firm.

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B

Mr. Varun wanted to start a bakery shop with limited money. What kind of business organization you would suggest him_______________.

  1. sole proprietoryship

  2. HUF

  3. Partnerhship

  4. corporation


Correct Option: A

A florist opened a shop in the year $2000$ but due to certain looses he did wind it up in a single day after $9$ years of operations i.e. in $2009$. What kind of organization it is________________.

  1. sole proprietorship

  2. company

  3. limited liability partnership

  4. none of the above


Correct Option: A

Which of the following is/ are disadvantage of a company form of organization?

  1. The formation of a joint stock company is much more complicated than sole proprietorship or partnership

  2. A joint stock company has greater tax burden

  3. Separation of ownership from control

  4. All of above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A company has a separate legal artificial body with a name and common seal by the law. The disadvantages of a company form of organisation are 

1. The process of incorporation or formation of a company is very complicated.
2. A company has greater tax burden as compared to order form of business. 
3. A company has separate owners group and management group which make it hard for the owners to keep a track on all the activities being performed in the organisation. 

Which of the following is/ are advantage of LLP?

  1. Restrictions as to maximum number of partners

  2. LLP and its partners are not distinct from each other

  3. Partners are not liable for act of other partners

  4. All of above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

LLP stands for Limited liability partnership which refers to a company form of business where the only the partners contribute in the capital and their liability remains limited to the extent of their capital contribution in the business. In this form of partnership, the partners are not liable for the acts of other partners. 

Which of the following is/ are advantage of LLP?

  1. Personal assets of the partners are liable in all cases

  2. Much more difficult to dissolve or wind-up

  3. No requirement to maintain statutory records excepts books of account

  4. All of above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

LLP stands for Limited liability partnership which refers to a company form of business where the only the partners contribute in the capital and their liability remains limited to the extent of their capital contribution in the business. In this form of business, there is no requirement to maintain statutory records but books to accounts is compulsory. 

LLP can raise funds from public.

  1. True

  2. False

  3. Partly true

  4. None of above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

False. 

LLP stands for Limited liability partnership which refers to a company form of business where the only the partners contribute in the capital and their liability remains limited to the extent of their capital contribution in the business. Therefore, LLP cannot raise funds from public in any form. 

Which of the following is not characteristic of LLP?

  1. A legal entity having perpetual succession, separate from its partners

  2. The mutual rights and duties of partners of an LLP inter se and those of the LLP and its partners shall be governed by an agreement between partners

  3. Each partner is an equal member in a LLP company

  4. Easy to establish than sole proprietorship


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

LLP stands for Limited liability partnership which refers to a company form of business where the only the partners contribute in the capital and their liability remains limited to the extent of their capital contribution in the business. The process of establishing LLP is just like a company which is very complicated. 

Which of the following is/ are advantage of LLP?

  1. Perpetual existence

  2. Internationally renowned form of business in comparison to Company

  3. No requirement of minimum capital contribution

  4. All of above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
LLP stands for Limited liability partnership which refers to a company form of business where the only the partners contribute in the capital and their liability remains limited to the extent of their capital contribution in the business. LLP  has perpetual existence due separate legal entity and their is no requirement minimum capital contribution by any partner. Moreover, it is the most internationally renowned form of business. 

Obtaining a license to operate business is mandatory for a sole proprietorship. Choose the appropriate answer option.

  1. No license is required for any sole proprietorship.

  2. License is required for those businesses which requires it.

  3. License is required for all type of businesses under Sole Proprietorship.

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Obtaining a license to operate business is mandatory for a sole proprietorship. License is required for those business which requires it will be the correct option. In sole proprietorship type of business the single individual takes all initiatives and run the business. 'Sole' means singe and 'proprietorship' means ownership. 
The business organization in which the single owner owns, manages and controls all the activities of the business is known as sole proprietorship form of business organization.

As the business flourishes, a sole proprietorship might not get a chance to decrease costs as it lacks the economies of large scale business.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

As business flourishes, a sole proprietorship might not get a chance to decrease costs as it lacks the economies of large scale business- this is a true statement. Sole proprietors operate mostly on a small-scale basis and their number is large. 'Sole' means singe and 'proprietorship' means ownership. 


The business organization in which the single owner owns, manages and controls all the activities of the business is known as sole proprietorship form of business organization.

Sole traders operate mostly on a small-scale basis and their number is large. Identify the particular advantages.

  1. Ease of formation and closure

  2. Secrecy of information

  3. Social utility

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sole traders operate mostly on a small-scale basis and their number is large. Social utility is one of the advantages of sole proprietorship or sole trader.  Sole trader can be referred as the single individual who takes all initiatives and run the business. 'Sole' means singe and 'proprietorship' means ownership. The business organization in which the single owner owns, manages and controls all the activities of the business is known as sole proprietorship form of business organization.

One man control is the best in the world if the man is capable enough to manage everything. This statement states about which form of business?

  1. Partnership

  2. Company

  3. Sole Proprietorship

  4. Trust


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

One man control is the best in the world if the man is capable enough to manage everything. This statement states about sole proprietorship form of business. In sole proprietorship type of business the single individual takes all initiatives and run the business. 'Sole' means singe and 'proprietorship' means ownership. The business organization in which the single owner owns, manages and controls all the activities of the business is known as sole proprietorship form of business organization.

The fate of sole proprietorship is connected to the sole proprietor. What does this convey about the sole proprietorship?

  1. Unlimited liability

  2. Uncertain life

  3. Limited managerial ability

  4. Lack of economies of scale


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The fate of sole proprietorship is connected to the sole proprietor. This conveys about uncertain life about the sole proprietorship. In sole proprietorship type of business the single individual takes all initiatives and run the business. 'Sole' means singe and 'proprietorship' means ownership. The business organization in which the single owner owns, manages and controls all the activities of the business is known as sole proprietorship form of business organization.

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