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Types of partnerships - class-XI

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Date of compulsory dissolution for Partnership firm is the ________.

  1. date of order of court

  2. date of applying for court

  3. date when firm closes its business

  4. none of the above


Correct Option: A

Reconstitute of firm takes place expect in case of _________.

  1. admission of partner

  2. retirement of partner

  3. change in profit sharing ratio

  4. insolvency of partner


Correct Option: C

When firm is compulsory dissolved?

  1. All the partners are insolvent.

  2. Firms business become unlawful.

  3. All but not one become insolvent.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: B

After dissolution, the authority to bind the Firm, other mutual rights and liabilities of Partners continue, in so far as may be necessary _____________.

  1. to wind up the affairs of the Firm

  2. to complete the transaction that had begun but left unfinished at the time of dissolution

  3. either (a) or (b)

  4. both (a) and (b).


Correct Option: D

The Mode of Dissolution of Firm, under Indian Partnership Act, 1932 is______.

  1. illustrative

  2. inclusive

  3. exhaustive

  4. none of the above.


Correct Option: B

The compulsory dissolution of a firm will arise in case of __________.

  1. on the death of majority of partners

  2. on the insolvency of all partners

  3. in case of continuous losses

  4. in case of dead lock of management


Correct Option: B

On the dissolution of a Firm, every Partner or his representative is entitled to have the __________ applied in payment of the debts and liabilities of the Firm.

  1. business of the firm

  2. goodwill of the firm

  3. property of the firm

  4. assets of the firm.


Correct Option: C

On which of the following grounds all or any one of the Partner can apply to the court for Dissolution?

  1. Perpetual Losses

  2. Unsound mind of a Partner

  3. Misconduct

  4. All of these.


Correct Option: D

For Dissolution of a Firm, Partners may apply to the Court on the ground of_______.

  1. insanity of partner

  2. misconduct of partner

  3. perpetual losses in business

  4. all of the above.


Correct Option: D

Upon dissolution of Firm, the Surplus left after settlement of the debts and liabilities of the Firm shall be ______________.

  1. credited to the Reserve Account

  2. credited to the Government of India A/c

  3. distributed among the Partners equally

  4. distributed among the Partners according to their rights.


Correct Option: D

In which of the following cases, the firm is not dissolved by the order of the court?

  1. Just and equitable ground

  2. Persistent breach of agreement

  3. Misconduct

  4. Mutual agreement


Correct Option: D

On which of the following grounds, court may dissolve a firm at the suit of a partner?

  1. A partner willfully commits breach of agreement on regular basis.

  2. Where a firm constituted for a fixed term and that term is expired.

  3. Where a partner dies.

  4. When a minor is admitted in to partnership.


Correct Option: A

In case of a notice of dissolution in a Partnership at Will, where no date has been mentioned in the notice, the Firm is dissolved from ________.

  1. the date decided by the Registrar of Firms.

  2. the date as decided by the Partners.

  3. the date when the notice is communicated.

  4. the date mentioned in the notice of dissolution.


Correct Option: C

Upon dissolution of Firm, any sum contributed by Partners to make up deficiencies of Capital u/s 48, is considered as ___________.

  1. business of the Firm

  2. goodwill of the Firm

  3. liabilities of the Firm

  4. assets of the Firm.


Correct Option: D

Arun paid a premium for entering into Partnership for a fixed term. The Firm is dissolved before the expiry of such term, due to difference of opinion between Partners. Here  _________.

  1. Arun is entitled to the return of the entire premium.

  2. Arun is not entitled to any return of premium.

  3. Arun is entitled to return of entire premium or pro-rata part thereof.

  4. Arun has to pay further premium.


Correct Option: C

A entered into partnership agreement with B, in which A makes an advance to the firm in addition of his capital to be contributed by him, after dissolution of firm _________.

  1. A is not entitled to claim interest on his advances.

  2. After dissolution of firm A's right is retained to his capital only not to advances.

  3. A will be entitled to interest till firm earn profits.

  4. A is entitled to claim interest till the date of dissolution.


Correct Option: D

A partner cannot demand his proportionate share of premium from other partners at the time of dissolution of firm  __________.

  1. when there is no provision regarding return of premium in partnership deed

  2. by death of any partner

  3. mainly due to the misconduct of partner paying premium

  4. any of the above


Correct Option: D

After dissolution of a Firm, any Partner or his representative may restrain any other Partner or his representative from carrying on similar business in the Firm Name or by using Firm's Property for own benefit, until ___________.

  1. the affairs of the Firm are fully wound up.

  2. public notice of dissolution is given.

  3. dissolution deed is signed by all Partners.

  4. all of the above.


Correct Option: A

After dissolution, the Firm is not bound by the acts of a Partner who __________.

  1. was a Working Partner

  2. was a Sleeping Partner

  3. has been adjudicated insolvent.

  4. has transferred his interest.


Correct Option: C

The accounting rule in respect of loss arising due to insolvency of a Partner is dealt with in ________.

  1. Derry vs Peek

  2. Carlill vs Carbolic Smoke Ball Co.

  3. Gamer vs Murray

  4. Chinnaiah vs Ramaiya.


Correct Option: C

Where a Partner's Capital Account has a debit balance and he is unable to bring in necessary cash to make up the deficiency, it is called ________.

  1. Loss on Dissolution of Firm

  2. Loss on Dissolution of Partnership

  3. Loss arising out of piecemeal distribution of assets

  4. Loss arising out of Partner's insolvency.


Correct Option: D

On a dissolution of a firm the partners selling the goodwill of a firm cannot _____________.

  1. carry on a similar business

  2. compete with the business sold by the purchaser.

  3. represent themselves as carrying on old business.

  4. all of the above.


Correct Option: C

The Loss arising out of Partners insolvency shall be borne by_________ according to Garner vs Murray case.

  1. all the Partners equally

  2. solvent Partners in Capital Ratio

  3. all the Partners in Profit and Loss Sharing Ratio

  4. none of the above.


Correct Option: B

Persons who  have entered into partnership with one another are collectively called ____________.

  1. Firm

  2. Co-owner

  3. Firm name

  4. Partner


Correct Option: A

Which of the following purpose is permissible in a partnership?

  1. Business purpose

  2. Social purpose

  3. Religious purpose

  4. Charitable purpose


Correct Option: A

Any change in the relations of partners due to admission, retirement or death of partner is called _______________.

  1. Dissolution of partnership

  2. Dissolution of firm

  3. Reconstitution of firm

  4. Dissolution of firm name


Correct Option: A

In which of the following case the dissolution of partnership takes place even when there is no dissolution of the firm?

  1. By the retirement of a partner

  2. By the insolvency of a partner

  3. By the death of a partner

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D

N & Z are partners in a firm dealing in stationery. N placed order in the firm's name and on the firm's letter pad for $10$ bags of wheat to be supplied at his residence _______________.

  1. The firm is not liable for N's act

  2. The firm is liable for N's act

  3. A has acted within his implied authority

  4. A has acted within his implied authority and hence firm is liable to pay


Correct Option: A

In which of the following case the dissolution of partnership takes place even when there is no dissolution of the firm?

  1. By the expiry of the fixed term for which the partnership was formed

  2. By the completion of the adventure

  3. By the death of a partner

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D

Who can give Public Notice of retirement of partner?

  1. All the partners of the reconstituted firm

  2. By the retiring partner or nay partner of the reconstituted firm

  3. Any partner of the reconstituted firm

  4. Retiring partner only


Correct Option: B

Where the continuing partners carry on the business of the firm, the outgoing partner whose claim is not settled.
X. is entitled to share of profits since date of cessation as partner.
Y. is not entitled to claim anything other than unsettled amount
Z. is entitled to $6\%$ interest p.a. on the unsettled amount.
Select the correct answer from the options given.

  1. Y is correct

  2. Only X is correct

  3. Only Z is correct

  4. Either X or Z at his option


Correct Option: D

A, B, C are partners on death of B, A and C continue the firm's business. This is a case of ________.

  1. Dissolution of partnership

  2. Dissolution of firm

  3. Death of partnership

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A

A firm is compulsory dissolved if ___________.

  1. All partners are adjudicated insolvent

  2. All of the partners but one, are adjudicated insolvent

  3. Both (A) & (B)

  4. Either (A) or (B)


Correct Option: D

If all partners, or all but one partner, of the firm are declared insolvent ___________.

  1. Firm is also declared insolvent

  2. Solvent partner has to repay the debts of the firm

  3. Firm is automatically dissolved

  4. Firm can be continued


Correct Option: C

In which of the following case, the Court may, at the suit of a partner, dissolve a firm?

  1. If a partner has become of unsound mind, the firm is dissolved on a petition made by any of the other partners or by the next friend of the insane partner

  2. A partner becomes permanently incapable of performing his duties as a partner

  3. If a partner is found guilty of conduct which is likely to affect the carrying on of business of the firm then application to Court shall be made by any partner who is not guilty of misconduct for dissolution of firm

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D

A firm may be dissolve where ___________ that it shall be dissolved.

  1. All the partners agree

  2. Majority of partners agree

  3. Partners by majority agree

  4. $3/4$th partners agree


Correct Option: A

Identify which of the following statement is true and which is false.
(I) The Court may dissolve a firm if a partner conducts himself in such a way that if is not reasonably practicable for the other partners to carry on business in partnership with him.
(II) If the firm has been continuously suffering losses and it is apparent that in future also the business cannot be carried on except at a loss, the Court cannot order dissolution of the firm
Select the correct answer from the options given.

  1. (I)-True, (II)-False

  2. (I)-False, (II)-False

  3. (I)-False, (II)-True

  4. (I)-True, (II)-True


Correct Option: D

The Court may dissolve a firm if a partner _________ commits breach of agreements relating to management of the affairs of the firm or the conduct of the firm's business.

  1. Wilfully

  2. Persistently

  3. Neither (A) nor (B)

  4. Both (A) and (B)


Correct Option: D

In which of the following case, the Court may, at the suit of a partner. dissolve a firm?

  1. Partner wilfully and persistently commits breach of partnership agreement as management

  2. Partner conducts himself in such a way that it is not reasonably practicable for the other partners to carry on business in partnership with him

  3. The firm has been continuously suffering losses and in future also the business cannot be carried on except at a loss

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D

In which of the following case, the Court may, at the suit of a partner, dissolve a firm?

  1. If it can be proved to the satisfaction of the court that it is just and equitable to dissolve the firm

  2. If a partner has become of unsound mind and any other partner or next friend of insane partner files petition for dissolution of firm

  3. Partner conducts himself in such a way that it is not reasonably practicable for the other partners to carry on business in partnership with him

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D

Upon dissolution, the firm's assets shall be first applied in paying the debts of the firm to third parties, shall thereafter be applied in payment of partners loan, shall then be applied in payment of partners capital and still surplus remains it should used for _________.

  1. In paying the debts of the firm to third parties

  2. Payment of partners loan

  3. Payment of partners capital

  4. Distribution of surplus to partners in profit sharing ratip


Correct Option: D

In which of the following situations the firm will NOT be compulsorily dissolved?

  1. All partners or any one of the partners is declared insolvent

  2. The business of the firm become unlawful

  3. The partnership has various adventures & one such adventure becomes illegal

  4. The decision is taken by all the partners to dissolve the firm


Correct Option: C

__________ rule is applicable at the time of any partner becoming insolvent.

  1. Garner Vs Murray

  2. Derry Vs Peek

  3. Salmon Vs A. Salomon & Co. Ltd

  4. Mohiri Bibi Vs Dhamodas Ghose


Correct Option: A

Upon dissolution, the firm's assets shall be first applied in paying the debts of the firm to third parties, shall thereafter he applied in __________.

  1. In paying the debts of the firm to third parties

  2. Payment of partners loan

  3. Payment of partners capital

  4. Distribution of surplus to partners in profit sharing ratio


Correct Option: B

Firm is automatically and compulsory dissolve, if _________.

  1. All partners, or all but one partner, of firm are declared insolvent

  2. Some event happens which makes it unlawful for business of the firm to be carried on or for the partners to carry it on in partnership

  3. (A) or (B)

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C

Which of the following is prepared only at the time of dissolution of the firm?

  1. Revaluation Account

  2. Realization Account

  3. Profit & Loss Adjustment Account

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: B

In settling the accounts of a firm after dissolution, losses, including deficiencies of capital, shall be paid _________________.

  1. Out of profits

  2. Out of capital

  3. By the partners individually in the proportions in which they were entitled to share profits

  4. First out of profits, next out of capital, and, lastly, if necessary, by the partners individually in the proportions in which they were entitled to share profits


Correct Option: D

Which of the following is/are disabilities of unregistered firm?

  1. No suit between partners and firm

  2. No suit by firm on a third party

  3. No claim of set-off

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D

In which of the following case there is no bar on the right of unregistered firm or any partner of its partner?

  1. A suit for the dissolution of a firm

  2. A suit for rendering of accounts of a dissolved firm

  3. A suit for realization of the property of a dissolved firm

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D

In which of the following case Garner Vs Murray rule is NOT applicable?
$1$. Only one partner is solvent.
$2$. All partners are insolvent.
$3$. When partnership deed provides a specific method to be followed in case of insolvency of a partner
Select the correct answer from the options given.

  1. $1$ only

  2. $1$ & $2$ only

  3. $3$

  4. $1, 2$ & $3$


Correct Option: D

In order for a firm to successfully carry out price discrimination which of the following conditions must hold?
I. The fine should not face a downward sloping demand curve
II. The firm must have a market power
III. Buyers with differing demand must be separable.
IV. The firm must have motives beyond profit maximization.
V. The firm must able to prevent the re-sale of its product.

  1. I, III & V only

  2. III & IV only

  3. l & IV only

  4. II, III & V only


Correct Option: A

A partnership may be dissolved __________________.

  1. On death of partner

  2. On completion of work or venture

  3. On expiry of term

  4. All the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Dissolution of partnership implies not only a complete closure or termination of partnership business but it also includes any change in the existing agreement among the partners due to a change in the number of partners. A partnership may be dissolved under following conditions:
a) on death of partner
b) On completion of work or venture
c) On expiry of term.

Which of the advantages of LLP states that one partner is not responsible or liable for another partners misconduct or negligence.

  1. Flexible agreement

  2. Separate legal entity

  3. Fewer compliance requirements

  4. Easy to wind-up


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Separate legal entity of LLP states that one partner is not responsible or liable for another partners misconduct or negligence. Limited Liability Partnership can be defined as form of partnership where the partner or investor's liability is limited to the amount invested in the company.

Identify the disadvantage of LLP.

  1. An LLP can be structured in such a way that one partner has more rights than another.

  2. An LLP is much easier and cheaper to run than a private limited company.

  3. The partners are free to draft the agreement as they please, with regard to their rights and duties.

  4. Non-compliance fines can escalate to Rs. 5 lakh for a single year.


Correct Option: A,D
Explanation:

Limited Liability Partnership can be defined as form of partnership where the partner or investor's liability is limited to the amount invested in the company. LLP combines the advantages of both the Company and Partnership into a single form of organization. Disadvantages of LLP are as follows:a) An LLP can be structured in such a way that one partner has more rights than another.

b) Non-compliance fines can escalate to Rs. 5 lakh for a single year.

The concept of _____ restricts the amount of money a person risks to what he invests in a business enterprise.

  1. Expert assistance

  2. Unlimited liability

  3. Separate legal existence

  4. Limited liability


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The concept of limited liability restricts the amount of money a person risks to what she invests in a business enterprise. It means that the liability of each person is limited to the extent of his/her share in the business. Limited liability in simple terms, means that 'you risk what you put in'.

An LLP has partners unlike a company which has shareholders.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A LLP has partners unlike a company which has shareholders- this is a true statement. Limited Liability Partnership can be defined as form of partnership where the partner or investor's liability is limited to the amount invested in the company. LLP combines the advantages of both the Company and Partnership into a single form of organization.

The best way to explain limited liability is this :- 'you risk what you put in'.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The best way to explain limited liability is this: 'you risk what you put in'. The concept of limited liability restricts the amount of money a person risks to what she invests in a business enterprise. It means that the liability of each person is limited to the extent of his/her share in the business.

The partnership may come to an end due to the _________.

  1. death of a partner

  2. insolvency of partner

  3. by giving notice

  4. all of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

According to the section 39 of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932, the dissolution of the partnership firm may happen in the following cases:

  1. Death of the partner.
  2. Insolvency of the partner.
  3. By giving notice.

Whenever a new partner is added to the firm the firm is _______.

  1. dissolved

  2. continued

  3. not affected

  4. reorganized


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

When a new partner joins a partnership the old partnership is dissolved and a new partnership is formed . Accounting for admission of new partner depends on the nature of arrangement between the existing partners and the new partners. And the new partner contributes according to the agreement.

Partnership at will can be dissolved by any partner by ________.

  1. communicating with the principal

  2. not allowed

  3. giving due notice to other partners

  4. all of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

If a partnership is at will, it can be dissolved by any partner giving a notice to other partners. The notice for dissolution must be in writing. The dissolution will be effective from the date of the notice. In case no date is mentioned in the notice, and then it will be dissolved from the date of receipt of notice. A notice once given can not be withdrawn without the consent of all the partners.

Change in the partnership firm mean  ___________________.

  1. new partner is introduced

  2. a partner is adjudicated as an insolvent

  3. both a and b

  4. none of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

When a new partner is admitted in the partnership and in the consideration of new partner towards the capital of the partnership of the partners . From the date new partner subject to the terms and conditions of the partnership deed , the profit and loss sharing ratio changes , the old partnership shall be liable for all the old debts and liabilities they shall be indemnity and also all the assets and rights of partnership firm against such debts and liabilities and against all proceedings cost , claims in respect thereof.

         Where a partner in a firm is adjudicated as insolvent he ceases to be a partner on the date on which the order of adjudication is made whether or not the firm is thereby dissolve.

Good will of the business of a partnership firm is the property of _________.

  1. partners

  2. partner who gave his property to firm

  3. partnership firm

  4. none of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A business builds up some reputation after it has continued for some time . If the reputation is good, the firm will come to acquire a fixed clientele in the sense that a number of customers will automatically make their purchases from the firm . This is a very valuable asset even if one can not touch or see it. The asset is known as goodwill.

A partner may apply to the court for dissolution of the firm on _____________.

  1. insanity of a partner

  2. misconduct of a partner

  3. perpetual losses in business

  4. all of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

If a partner has become of unsound mind in which case the suit may be brought as well by the next friend of the partner who has become of unsound mind as by any other partner.

  If there is any misconduct by a partner other than the suing partner due to which a firm suffered losses , then the court may order the dissolution of the firm . Misconduct or guilty of conduct which is likely to effect prejudicial the carrying on of the business . Then the other partner can sue the partner for misconduct.

 In case the business of the firm cannot be carried on save as a loss or on any ground which renders it just and equitable that the firm should be dissolved.

Which of the following are the rights of a partner in a partnership firm?
X. To take part in the conduct and management of the business.
Y. To receive remuneration for active working in the firm.
Z. To receive interest on the capital invested in the firm W. To receive share in the profit.
Which of the following is/are the correct options?

  1. X and Y

  2. X and Z

  3. X and W

  4. X, Z and W


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

X)Section $12$(b) - Every partner is bound to attend diligently to his duties in the conduct of the busines-section.

Y)Section $13$(a) A partner is not entitled to receive remuneration for taking part in the conduct of the business.
Z)Section $13$(c) Where a partner is entitled to interest on the capital subscribed by him, such interest shall be payable only out of profits.
W)Section $13$(b) The partners are entitled to share equally in the profits earned and shall contribute equally to the losses sustained by the firm.

In which of the following cases a partnership firm is re-constituted?

  1. Admission

  2. Retirement

  3. Death

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

When the firm needs additional capital or managerial skills or both, the firm admits a new person as a partner of the firm. However, he is admitted into the firm with the consent of all the partners unless otherwise stated in the partnership deed. So in admission of a partner it bring change in firm.


On retirement of a partner there be withdrawal from firm will bring about a change in the composition of partners along with a change in their relationship.


When a partner dies, like retirement of a partner, it brings about a change in the composition of partners and in their mutual relationship because the remaining partners continue to run the firm with new profit sharing ratio.

S a partner in AB and Sons has transferred his interest in the firm to D. Is the transfer correct?

  1. No

  2. Yes

  3. D will decide

  4. Court will decide


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

According to Section $29$ of the Indian Partnership Act, $1932$ a partner may transfer his interest in the firm by sale, mortgage or change. The transfer may be absolute or partial. The transfer donot provide transfree to interfere in the working of the organization, he has the right to share of profit only.

The court may not dissolve the firm in case of ____________.

  1. insanity of a partner

  2. permanent in capability of a partner

  3. retirement of a partner

  4. misconduct of a partner


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

At the suit of a partner, the Court may dissolve a firm on any of the following grounds, namely:-

(a) that a partner has become of unsound mind, in which case the suit may be brought as well by the next friend of the partner who has become of unsound mind as by any other partner.
(b) that a partner, other than the partner suing, has become in any way permanently incapable of performing his duties as partner.
(c) that a partner, other than the partner suing, is guilty of conduct which is likely to affect prejudicially the carrying on of the business regard being had to the nature of the business.
(d) that a partner, other than the partner suing, wilfully or persistently commits breach of agreements relating to the management of the affairs of the firm of the conduct of its business; or otherwise so conducts himself in matters relating to the business that it is not reasonably practicable for the other partners to carry on the business in partnership with him.
(e) that a partner, other than the partner suing, has in any way transferred the whole of his interest in the firm to a third party, or has allowed his share to be charged under the provisions of rule $49$ of Order XXI of the First Schedule to the Code of Civil Procedure, $1908$, or has allowed it to be sold in the recovery of arrears of land revenue or of any dues recoverable as arrears of land revenue due by the partner.


Which of the following cases, a partnership firm may be dissolved?
X. On the death of a partner
Y. On the insolvency of a partner
Z. On the retirement of a partner
Correct option is __________.

  1. X and Y

  2. X and Z

  3. Y and Z

  4. X, Y and Z


Correct Option: D

Whoever a new partner is added to the firm the firm is ____________.

  1. dissolved

  2. continued

  3. not effected

  4. reorganized


Correct Option: A

Where a partner cannot be clear his debts on dissolution, the other partners must clear these debts in the following manner ___________________.

  1. Partnership profit/loss sharing ratio

  2. Debts are shared equally

  3. In the ratio of their last agreed capital balance

  4. Both a & b


Correct Option: C

Which one of the following is NOT an effective way to terminate an offer?

  1. Rejection by the offeree.

  2. Failure of a conditions precedent.

  3. Revoking the offer following acceptance.

  4. Lapse of reasonable time


Correct Option: C

LLP shall have atleast ___ Partners

  1. 2

  2. 4

  3. 3

  4. 5


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
An LLP need to have atleast two designated partners (DPs) who was responsible for working of an LLP. The designated partners need to have DIN or DPIN. So if the LLP has 3 partners out of which 2 are DPs, each one of the DPs needs to have a DIN / DPIN. To start an LLP, you require at least two partners.

N and Z, the co-owners of a house, use the house as a hotel managed either by themselves or by a duly appointed manager for their common profit. Is there a partnership relation between the parties?

  1. Yes

  2. No

  3. Partly yes

  4. Can't say


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

If N and Z, the co-owners of the house, use the house for hotel management purpose then it will not be considered as any partnership relation because there is no contract between them in any manner, either it is verbal or written regarding the partnership agreement. 

Upon dissolution, which is the proper order for application of the Firm's assets?
I.     Payment of Debts & Liabilities of the Firm
II.    Payment of Partner's Loan
III.  Payment of Partner's Capital
IV.   Distribution of Surplus to Partners in their Profit Sharing Ratio.

  1. I, II, III, IV

  2. I, II, IV, III

  3. II, III, IV, I

  4. IV, II, III, I.


Correct Option: A

Where the partnership is at will, the firm may be dissolved by __________ giving notice in writing to all the other partners of his intention to dissolve the firm.

  1. Any partner

  2. Two partners

  3. Three partners

  4. Four partners


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The partnership which is started at the will of the partners where the firm stands dissolved whenever the partners want it to as there is no fixed period or provision regarding the business duration and determination of the firm. Such a type of partnership is known as partnership at will. Any partner can dissolved the firm by giving a prior notice regarding the dissolution mentioning a legitimate reason behind the dissolution. 

Where the partnership is at will, the firm is dissolved as from ______________________-.

  1. The date mentioned in the notice as the date of dissolution and if date is not mentioned in notice then such notice is void

  2. The date of notice whether date of dissolution is mentioned in notice or not

  3. The date mentioned in the notice as the date of dissolution and if no such date is mentioned, as from the date of communication of the notice

  4. The date when notice is actually received by all other partner


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
The partnership which is started at the will of the partners where the firm stands dissolved whenever the partners want it to as there is no fixed period or provision regarding the business duration and determination of the firm. Such a type of partnership is known as partnership at will. 
Any partner can dissolved the firm by giving a prior notice regarding the dissolution mentioning a legitimate reason behind the dissolution.

A partner can transfer his interest so as to substitute the transferee in his place as the partner, without the consent of all the other partners; a member of company cannot transfer his share to any one he likes.

  1. False

  2. True

  3. Partly true

  4. Partly false


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
A company is a separate legal artificial body with a name and common seal by the law. In a company, the owners of the company that is the shareholders can transfer their ownership in the stock exchange market whenever they find it necessary without the consent of any other shareholder. 

To whom the property of the firm belongs?

  1. Partners

  2. Working partner of the firm

  3. Firm and not to individual partners

  4. Property belongs to both partners and firm


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A partnership basically refers to the contract between two or more people who have agreed to carry on certain business in order to achieve common goals. In the absence of any partnership deed, all the property, rights and interest contribute by the individual partners, all the property acquired in the course of the business and the goodwill of the business is considered as the property of the firm. 

Identify which sentence is correct and which is incorrect.
A. A sub-partner can bind the firm or other partners by his acts.
B. Sub-partner has rights or duties towards the firm and does carry liability for the dents of the firm.
C. Minor partner is entitled to his agreed share
D. Minor can inspect books of account of the firm.
Select the correct answer from the options given.

  1. Sentence A & B are incorrect while sentence C and D are correct

  2. Sentence B & C are incorrect while sentence A & B are correct

  3. Sentence A, B & C are correct while sentence D is incorrect

  4. Sentence B, C & D are correct while sentence A is incorrect


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

When a partner of the firm agrees to share his own share of profits with an outsider then it is called sub-partners. They have no rights in the firms' business they just have share in the firms profit or loss and therefore other partners are not bound by the sub-partners act. 

A minor can be admitted as a partner in a partnership firm with the consent of all the partners in the agreement where the minor will share only the profits or gains of the firm and he will have no share in the firm's loss. The minor can even inspect the books of accounts of the firm. 

Which of the following statement is incorrect as to a minor's position in a partnership firm?

  1. Minor is admitted to a share of partnership profits

  2. Minor is personally liable to contribute to the losses

  3. Minor is entitled to a share of the firm's property

  4. Minor can inspect and copy any of the firm's accounts


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A minor can be admitted as a partner in a partnership firm with the consent of all the partners in the agreement where the minor will share only the profits or gains of the firm and he will have no share in the firm's loss. The minor can even inspect the books of accounts of the firm.

Upon dissolution, the firm's assets shall be first applied in paying the debts of the firm to third parties, shall thereafter be applied in payment of partners loan, shall be applied in ___________.

  1. In paying the debts of the firm to third parties

  2. Payment of partners loan

  3. Payment of partners capital

  4. Distribution of surplus to partners in profit sharing ratio


Correct Option: C

After dissolution of firm, any partner or his representative may restrain any other partner or his representative from carrying of similar business in the Firm Name or by using Firm's property for own benefit until _______________.

  1. The affairs of the firm are fully wound up

  2. Public notice of dissolution is given

  3. Dissolution deed is signed by all partners

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A

Nitin, a partner of a firm dealing in computers gives an order for win worth Rs. $10,000$ in firm's name. Discuss the liability?

  1. The firm is liable to pay Rs. $10,000$

  2. The firm can sale the wine to other

  3. It does not relate to normal business of the firm. The firm will not be bound by it as act is not within implied authority of a partner

  4. The firm is liable to pay Rs. $10,000$ and if firm fails to pay then only Nitin will be liable to pay the amount


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Implied Authority is the authority that is not conferred by the mutual agreement between the partners and which is not bind on other partners. 

This authority is acted on the ordinary course of business and the firm is bound by such authority when the act is done in a normal way of carrying on the firm's business. 
These authority is also known as ostensible authority or apparent authority. Since the act is not related to the ordinary business of the firm. The firm is not liable to pay the amount. 

If at the time of admission partner pays premium then on dissolution, he is entitled to demand the return of a proportion of the premium if the partnership was for a fixed term and was dissolved before the expiry of that term, unless dissolution was caused by ___________________.

  1. Agreement

  2. Misconduct of the party seeking return of the premium

  3. Death of a partner

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D

Which of the following are grounds for compulsory dissolution of the firm by court?

  1. Insanity of a partner

  2. Misconduct of a partner

  3. Perpetual losses in business

  4. All of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Insanity of a partner is one of the grounds for compulsory dissolution of the firm by court. Dissolution of partnership implies not only a complete closure or termination of partnership business but it also includes any change in the existing agreement among the partners due to a change in the number of partners.

Which of the following are the conditions needed to prove an act of a partner is an act of a partnership firm?

  1. Such an act be done in a ordinary course of a partnership firm

  2. It must be related to the business of the firm

  3. Act must have been done in the name and on behalf of the firm

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Every act of the partners must be done according and related to the firm. Partner is an agent of the firm and his other partners for the purpose of the business of the partnership, and the acts of every partner who does any act for carrying on in the usual way business of the kind carried on by the firm of which he is a member bind the firm and his partners, so it should be done according to the business. An act or instrument relating to the business of the firm done or executed in the firm name, or in any other manner showing an intention to bind the firm, by any person there to authorised, whether a partner or not, is binding on the firm and all the partners.

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