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Partnership 4 - dissolution of a partnership firm - class-XI

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Where it is agreed that a partner will be paid a lump sum amount for dissolution of the payment is made by the firm, the payment is debited to ____________ .

  1. Realisation Account

  2. Concerned Partner's Capital Account

  3. All Partners' Capital Accounts

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The lump sum amount paid by the partner is an expense for the firm since it has to be returned to the partner later on. All expenses need to be debited to the realisation account at the time of dissolution, hence, the payment is debited to the Realisation account at the time of dissolution of the firm.

At the time of dissolution of the firm; if goodwill appears in the Balance Sheet, it is transferred to ______________ .

  1. Realisation Account.

  2. Partners' Capital Accounts

  3. Revaluation Account

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Treatment of goodwill is very easy in case of dissolution of a firm. In case, if goodwill is already appearing in the balance sheet, it is treated like any other asset, and is transferred to the realisation account at the value given in balance sheet. Following entry is passed for it.

         Realisation A/c       Dr.
                  To Goodwill A/c

At the time of dissolution of the firm, loan from partner is _________ .

  1. Transferred to Realisation Account

  2. Not transferred to Realisation Account

  3. Transferred to the Partner's Capital Account

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

not transferred to Realisation Account.

Realisation account is opened on the dissolution of a firm. It is prepared by -
1. Transferring all assets except cash or bank account to the debit side of the account.
2. Transferring all liabilities except partner's loan account and partner's capital account to the credit side of the account.
3. Amount realised on sale of assets is credited to the account.
4. Liabilities paid are debited to the account.
5. Expenses incurred on the firm on dissolution are debited.

Unrecorded liabilities when paid are debited to _________ .

  1. Realistaion Accounts

  2. Partner's Capital Accounts

  3. None of the above

  4. Only option (A)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Unrecorded liabilities are those liabilities that are not shown in the Balance Sheet but they still exist in the business. Although these liabilities are not shown in the books, they still need to the discharged off at the time of dissolution and hence are debited to the Realisation account. 

Unrecorded asset when realised is credited to  ____________ .

  1. Realisation Account

  2. partners' Capital Accounts

  3. None of the above

  4. Only option (A)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Unrecorded assets are those assets that have been completely written off but are still physically present in the business. There is no requirement to show these assets in the books before they are sold off. Hence, these assets are directly credited to the Realisation account at the time of dissolution of the firm. 

At the time of dissolution of the firm, The assets and liabilities appearing in the Balance sheet transferred to ____________ .

  1. Revaluation Account

  2. Realisation Account


  3. Partner's Capital Accounts

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

At the time of dissolution of the firm, the assets and liabilities appearing on the Balance Sheet are transferred to the Realisation Account. When a firm decides to discontinue its operations, all assets need to be disposed off and all liabilities need to be discharged. For this purpose, a Realisation account is opened where all the assets, excluding cash at hand and bank, are shown on the debit side at their book values and all the external liabilities are shown on the credit side at their book value. Any sale of assets or discharge of liabilities is also shown in this account.

Which of the following is the assumption of the MM model on dividend policy?

  1. The firm is an all-equity firm

  2. The investments of the firm are financed solely by retained earnings

  3. The firm has an infinite life

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C

There are _________ kinds of voluntary winding up.

  1. $2$

  2. $3$

  3. $4$

  4. $5$


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Voluntary winding up is the process in which a company is unable to carry out it operations or the period for carrying the operations expires or if it is unable to meet its financial obligations. It can carry this process either by passing special resolution or by ordinary resolution. There are two kinds of voluntary winding up. They are;

  1. Member's voluntary winding up.
  2. Creditors voluntary winding up.

Winding up by the court comes under _________.

  1. section $484-521$

  2. section $433$

  3. section $434$

  4. section $475$


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

According to the Indian Companies Act, 2013, if a company do not follow certain rules and regulations as given by the act then it has to wind up its operations. Winding up is done by the court. It comes under section 433.

Dissolution of a firm means __________.

  1. Closing down the undertaking

  2. Suspending permanently the activities of a partnership business

  3. Complete breakdown of a partnership

  4. All of the Above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

According to the provisions of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932, dissolution of a firm means closing down the undertaking, suspending permanently the activities of a partnership business or a complete breakdown of a partnership.

Voluntary winding up comes under __________.

  1. Section $433$

  2. Section $484-521$

  3. Section $428$

  4. Section $473$


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Voluntary winding up is the process in which a company is unable to carry out its operations or the period for carrying the operations expires or if it is unable to meet its financial obligations. It can carry this process either by passing special resolution or by ordinary resolution. It comes under section 484-521 of the Indian Companies Act, 2013.

The dissolution of partnership between all partners of a firm is called _________.

  1. The dissolution of the firm

  2. Compulsory dissolution

  3. Dissolution by notice

  4. Dissolution by government


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to the provisions of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932, dissolution of a firm means closing down the undertaking, suspending permanently the activities of a partnership business or a complete breakdown of a partnership. Hence, the dissolution of partnership between all partners of a firm is called the dissolution of the firm.

Which of the following are true or false?
(a) Dissolution of a firm is a wider concept
(b) It includes dissolution of the partnership also

  1. Both (a) and (b) are true.

  2. Both (a) and (b) are false.

  3. (a) is true, but (b) is false.

  4. (a) is false, but (b) is true.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to the provisions of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932, dissolution of a firm means closing down the undertaking, suspending permanently the activities of a partnership business or a complete breakdown of a partnership. The dissolution of partnership between all partners of a firm is called the dissolution of the firm. Hence, it is wider concept.

A voluntary winding up of a company in the case of which no 'Declaration of solvency' is required, is called ___________.

  1. Member's voluntary winding up

  2. Creditors voluntary winding up

  3. Winding up by court

  4. Voluntary winding up


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Voluntary winding up is the process in which a company is unable to carry out it operations or the period for carrying the operations expires or if it is unable to meet its financial obligations. It can carry this process either by passing special resolution or by ordinary resolution. There are two kinds of voluntary winding up. They are;

  1. Member's voluntary winding up.
  2. Creditors voluntary winding up.
Under creditors voluntary winding up declaration of solvency is not required beacause the company first only becomes unable to pay the liabilities.

Under creditors' voluntary winding up, the copy of the resolution is sent to the registrar within _______.

  1. $10\ days$

  2. $15\ days$

  3. $30\ days$

  4. $45\ days$


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Voluntary winding up is the process in which a company is unable to carry out it operations or the period for carrying the operations expires or if it is unable to meet its financial obligations. It can carry this process either by passing special resolution or by ordinary resolution. There are two kinds of voluntary winding up. They are;

  1. Member's voluntary winding up.
  2. Creditors voluntary winding up.
Under creditors voluntary winding up declaration of solvency is not required because the company first only becomes unable to pay the liabilities. Under this, the copy of the resolution is sent to the registrar within 10 days.

On the dissolution of a firm, if a partner has a debit balance in his capital account then:

  1. He shall not share in the profit/loss on dissolution

  2. He need not bring cash

  3. He is required to bring in enough cash to clear off his debit balance

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

At the time of dissolution, the accounts of partners are settled. Accounts are settled by paying them the amount of capital due to them. So, if a partner has debit balance in his capital he has to bring the amount to clear off his debit balance. Suppose. there are three partners, A, B and C. Capital of partners at the time of dissolution are A Rs.30000(CR.), B Rs.10000(CR.), and C Rs. 5000(DR.). In this , Partner C will bring Rs. 5000 to clear off his balance due to him.

L, M, N and O are equal partners. L, M and O die together. This accident results in:

  1. Dissolution of partnership

  2. Dissolution of firm

  3. Dissolution of firm as well as dissolution of partnership

  4. Neither dissolution of firm nor dissolution of partnership


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dissolution of partnership means termination of old partnership agreement and a reconstruction of the firm due to admission ,retirement and death. Dissolution of partnership firm means that the firm closes down its business  and comes to an end. In this case because of death partnership dissolved. 

For partnership two or more than two partners needed but in this only one partner is alive. so it resulted in dissolution of partnership firm also.

When a firm is dissolved, the piecemeal distribution of cash should be done in such a manner that final unpaid amount are in the:

  1. Capital ratio

  2. Profit sharing ratio

  3. Sacrificing ratio

  4. Equal Ratio


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The rule to follow in piecemeal distribution is that the partners whose capitals are more than proportionate to other partner's capital should first be refunded so much as to bring down their capitals to proportionate levels. After this, the cash available should be distributed in the profit -sharing ratio. Each partner's position has to be compared with position of other partners. 

X, Y and Z are partners in the ratio of 2: 1 : 1. After distribution of realisation loss, Z's capital has a debit balance of Rs. 6,000. If Z is personally insolvent, his capital balance will cancelled by:

  1. X and Y contributing equally

  2. X and Y contributing in the ratio of 2:1

  3. X and Y contributing in the ratio of their capitals

  4. Writing off to Profit and Loss account


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

When a partner is unable to contribute towards deficiency of his capital account,he/she is said to be insolvent,and the sum not recoverable is treated as capital loss. In the absence of any agreement, such capital loss is to be borne by the solvent partners in accordance with the principle laid down in Garner vs. Murray case, which states that the solvent partners have to bear such loss in the ratio of their capitals on the date of dissolution.

Which of the following is not correct statement ?

  1. On dissolution of a firm, realisation account is debited with all assets to be realised.

  2. General reserve appearing in Balance Sheet is transferred to partner's capital account in profit sharing ratio.

  3. On dissolution of a firm, Cash balance in hand is transferred to realisation account.

  4. Dissolution of partnership firm and dissolution of a firm are different.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

All those assets which can be converted into cash are transferred to realisation account such as Building, Plant and Machinery, Land etc. Because the main object of this account is to find out the profit or loss on realisation of assets and payment of liabilities. 

In India, audit of Partnership firm is:

  1. Compulsory

  2. Optional

  3. Statutory by law

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In India, no compulsory audit is provided by Indian Partnership Act, 1932. As per the Income Tax Act , 1961, Tax audit of Partnership Firm is mandatory if the turnover exceeds One Crore Rupees in case of business and Rupees Twenty Five lakhs in case of Profession.

Where a partner of a firm has become of unsound mind, the suit for dissolution may be brought by:

  1. Himself

  2. A friend of that partner

  3. A relative of that partner

  4. Both B and C


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Section 44 of the Indian Partnership Act states that when a partner becomes of unsound mind,suit for dissolution can be brought by other partner, a friend of that partner and by a relative of that partner. Unsoundness of a partner can be ground for dissolution of firm. 

A firm is dissolved when the business of the firm becomes ________.

  1. Illegal

  2. legal

  3. Partially illegal

  4. Partially legal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dissolution of partnership firm may take place without the intervention of court or by the order of a court, in any of the specified ways. It may be noted that dissolution of the firm necessarily brings in dissolution of partnership. Compulsory Dissolution is one of the way because of which dissolution of firm may take place. A firm is dissolved compulsorily in the following case:

(a) when all the partners or all but one partner, become insolvent, rendering them incompetent to sign a contract;
(b) when the business of the firm becomes illegal; and 
(c) when some event has taken place which makes it unlawful for the partners to carry on the business of the firm in partnership, e.g., when a partner who is a citizen of a country becomes an alien enemy because of the declaration of war with his country and India.

Subject to contract between the partners, a firm is dissolved by the _______ of a partner.

  1. Existence

  2. Death

  3. Retirement

  4. Insanity


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dissolution of partnership firm may take place without the intervention of court or by the order of a court, in any of the specified ways. It may be noted that dissolution of the firm necessarily brings in dissolution of the partnership.

On the happening of certain contingencies is one way which results in dissolution of firm. Subject to contract between the partners, a firm is dissolved:
(a) if constituted for a fixed term, by the expiry of that term; 
(b) if constituted to carry out one or more ventures, by the completion thereof;
(c) by the death of a partner; 
(d) by the adjudication of a partner as an insolvent.

In case of partnership at will, the firm may be dissolved if any ______ of the partners give a notice in writing to the other partners, signifying his intention of seeking dissolution of the firm.

  1. One

  2. Two

  3. All

  4. Some


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dissolution of a partnership firm may take place without the intervention of court or by the order of a court, in any of the ways specified. It may be noted that dissolution of the firm necessarily brings in dissolution of the partnership. 

Dissolution by notice is one of the ways for dissolution of a firm. In case of partnership at will, the firm may be dissolved if any one of the partner gives a notice in writing to the other partners, signifying his intention of seeking dissolution of the firm.

In dissolution of partnership, _________ account is created, whereas _________ account is prepared in dissolution of firm.

  1. Revaluation, Realization

  2. Realization, Revaluation

  3. Revaluation, Memorandum

  4. Memorandum, Realization


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

If a partner is retiring or any new partner is admitted, its called dissolution of partnership. In such situation all the assets and liabilities are revalued for which a revaluation account is opened. The differences of the original value and revalued amount are transferred to Revaluation Account. Surplus or deficit on revaluation is transferred to the partners capital account.

If the firm is dissolving, all the assets and liabilities accounts are transferred to Realization Account. Amount received or paid against the assets and liabilities are debited/credited to the realization account.

A partnership comes to an end due to ________. 

  1. Insolvency of all partners

  2. Death of a partner

  3. By notice dissolution given by a partner 

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Partnership are come to end various reasons such as partners are insolvent , firm  suffer loss from a long time and  end of partnership deed then also partnership come to end 

In dissolution of partnership, business ________ whereas in dissolution of firm, the business is ________.

  1. Closes, Continued

  2. Partly closes, Continued

  3. Continues, Closed

  4. Continues, Partly closed


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

According to Section 39 of the partnership act 1932, the dissolution of partnership between all the partners  of a firm is called dissolution of the firm. 

The act that recognizes the difference in the breaking of relationship between all the partners is termed as the dissolution of partnership firm.
There are various differences between dissolution of partnership and dissolution of firm. Economic relationship is one, where the economic relationship between the partners continues though in a changed form in dissolution of partnership, whereas, economic relationship between the partners comes to an end in dissolution of firm.

Dissolution of the partnership is _________ in nature, as it is dissolved by mutual agreement. Conversely, a firm is dissolved either ________________.

  1. Voluntary, Voluntarily or Temporarily

  2. Temporary, Voluntarily or Compulsorily

  3. Voluntary, Voluntarily or Compulsorily

  4. Unchanged, Voluntarily or Compulsorily


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A partnership gets terminated in case of admission, retirement, death etc. of a partner. This does not necessarily involve dissolution of firm. 

The dissolution of a firm implies the discontinuance of partnership business and separation of economic relations between the partners. In case of a dissolution of a firm, the firm closes its business altogether and realizes all its assets and pays all its liabilities. 
There are various differences between dissolution of partnership and dissolution of firm. Under dissolution of partnership, court does not intervene because partnership is dissolved by mutual agreement i.e. voluntary in nature, while in dissolution of firm it can be dissolved by the court's order i.e either voluntarily or compulsorily.

Under section $44$ of the Partnership Act, which of these cannot be a ground for dissolution of a firm.

  1. Continued losses

  2. Persistent breach of agreement

  3. Just and Equitable

  4. Insolvency of any partner


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

According to Section 44, continued losses, willfully or persistent breach of contract and any other reason that court may find just and equitable can be ground for dissolution of firm. 
Under section 41 of Indian Partnership Act, insolvency becomes basis of dissolution of firm in case all the partners become insolvent or all except one partner become insolvent. Insolvency of one partner does not become ground for dissolution of firm.

On sale of the goodwill after dissolution which of the following rights are available to the seller of the goodwill?

  1. To advertise his business

  2. To use his firms name

  3. To represent himself as carrying on the business of the firm

  4. To solicit customer from those dealing with the firm


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

When the goodwill of a firm is sold after dissolution, a partner may carry on a business competing with that of the buyer and seller has the right to advertise his business. But he can not use the firm name and represent himself as carrying on the business of the firm because it may mislead the customer. And also seller can not solicit customer. 

Which of these can be treated as just and equitable ground for dissolution of a partnership firm under the Partnership Act?

  1. Loss of mutual confidence

  2. Dead lock amongst the partners

  3. Both

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Partnership completely depends on trust and good faith. Partnership can not continue without trust. Dead lock situation is that situation in which no agreement can be made because no party is willing to give in and a partnership is a contractual agreement. If no contract can be made no partnership can be made. So these are treated as just and equitable ground for dissolution.

Does insolvency of a partner always result in dissolution of a firm?

  1. Yes

  2. Not at all

  3. Not if partnership deed does not so provide

  4. Not if exemption sought from registrar of firms


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Partnership Deed contain all the conditions and legalities of partnership. It provide a guiding base for all future activities. So if partnership deed provides that insolvency of partner does not result in dissolution of firm then it will only be dissolution of partnership not the dissolution of partnership firm. Remaining partner can continue its operations. 

A partnership firm can be dissolved except by __________.

  1. By mutual consent

  2. By agreement

  3. By court notice

  4. By public auction


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A public auction is an auction held on behalf of a government in which the property to be auctioned is owned by government. But in case of partnership, partnership firm is not owned by government. A partnership firm can be dissolved by mutual consent, by agreement, by court notice. 

Application for dissolution of a firm on the ground of misconduct of a partner can be made by :

  1. Any partner

  2. Any partner other than who is guilty of misconduct

  3. Police officer

  4. CBI


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Partnership completely depends on trust and good faith. A partner acts as both agent and principal. If a partner misconduct then it can affect the image of firm. On the basis of this, any partner other than who is guilty of misconduct can file a suit for dissolution.  

XY Associates a partnership firm is having two partners X and Y. In a fatal road accident X lost his life. The firm now stands __________.

  1. Dissolved

  2. In temporary suspension of business

  3. Liquidated

  4. Not affected at all


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Partnership is an agreement between two or more than two persons. Minimum two persons are required for partnership. In this after the death of X, only Y left. No single person can continue the partnership. So the firm stands dissolved.

State which statement(s) is/ are true :

  1. Dissolution of firm necessarily involves dissolution of partnership.

  2. Dissolution of partnership necessarily involve dissolution of the firm.

  3. Both

  4. None


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dissolution of partnership is different from dissolution of firm. Dissolution of partnership does not necessarily involves dissolution of firm. But if there is dissolution of firm then it will lead to dissolution of partnership, because in dissolution of firm all assets are sold, liabilities are paid and business ceases to exist. 

In order to file a suit against a client for non-payment of dues an unregistered firm is required to first :

  1. File or FIR with the local police

  2. Get registered before filling the suit

  3. File a suit before a lower court

  4. Write off the amount as the some cannot be recovered in any case


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Registration of partnership is not compulsory under law. But if partnership firm is not registered, it can not enforce its claims against a third party in the court of law. So, to file a suit against a client registration is compulsory. 

A partnership firm is dissolved except by ___________.

  1. Expiry of term

  2. Due to marriage of any partner

  3. Due to death of any partner

  4. Due to insolvency of any partner


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A partnership firm is dissolved when all partners become insolvent or all except one become insolvent. In the case of death of partner also , court may order to dissolve the firm. A partnership firm gets automatically dissolved after expiry of fixed period of time for which partnership firm is formed. But partnership firm can not be dissolved due to marriage of any partner, because marriage does not affect the working of firm. 

Application for dissolution of a firm on the ground of permanent incapacity of a partner can be made by ________.

  1. Any partner

  2. Any partner other than who is of permanent incapacity

  3. Police officer

  4. CBI


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

If a partner has become permanently incapable of performing his duties as a partner then another partner can sue for dissolution of firm. Incapable of performing his duties can be due to any reason like going abroad for long time or imprisonment of partner for a long time. As a partner would not be able to perform his duties, the court may order for dissolution. 

Which of these statement is not correct one?

  1. A Joint Hindu Family is not

  2. As per Income-tax Act, Joint Hindu Family is distinct from its member and is assessed separately

  3. Joint Hindu family business arise by operation of law and not by contract

  4. A joint Hindu Family is dissloved on death of a coparcener


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A joint Hindu Family is a type of organisation in which all the members of a Hindu Undivided Family manage and control the business under the direction of head of the family. In this all the members become coparcener. It comes into existence by operation of Hindu law.  The existence of Joint Hindu Family is not affected by the death of a coparcener because remaining coparcener can continue the business. 

Court may order dissolution of a firm on any other grounds which  _______ just and equitabe .

  1. it considers

  2. are prescribed in the act as

  3. the partners considers

  4. the registrar of firms considers


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dissolution can be done by suing the other partners and bringing the case to the court. According to Section 44 , if court finds it just and equitable then court may order for dissolution. Reason could be insolvency of a partner, Death of partner, when a partner becomes of unsound mind etc. 

If no public notice of dissolution of a firm is given :

  1. All the partners continue to remain liable to third party

  2. The firm is adjudged defaulter

  3. The firm stand dissolved

  4. Still the firm is not liable to third party


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Section 72 lays down the manner and the cases in which the public notice of certain matter relating to partnership firm is to be given. According to this section, If on dissolution of a registered firm a public notice is not given, the partners shall continue to be liable to third parties for any act done by any of them which would have been an act of the firm done before dissolution.  

In which of these cases a partner give notice for dissolution of partnership? 

  1. If he has tacit support of at least 2/3rd support of other partners

  2. In case of particular partnership

  3. In case of Partnership at will

  4. Not permitted under any circumstances


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In case  of partnership at will a partner can dissolve it by giving notice of dissolution to other partners. The notice should be communicated to other partners as mentioned in agreement and if not mentioned then mode of communication should be reasonable. The notice should be clear and should not be confusing. 

Which of these cannot be cause of dissolution of a firm?

  1. Ill health of partner

  2. Insanity

  3. Misconduct

  4. Transfer of interest


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to Section 44 of the Indian Partnership Act, Insanity of a partner and Misconduct by partner can be cause of dissolution of firm by court. If a partner has transferred his interest to third parties, other partners may apply to the firm to dissolve the firm. But ill health of a partner can not be the cause of dissolution of a firm because ill health is temporary. 

If no public notice is given then :

  1. Minor will be demand to have become a full fledged partner

  2. Liability of partner continues in case of expulsion, retirement or dissolution of the firm

  3. Both

  4. None


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Section 72 lays down the manner and the cases in which the public notice of certain matter relating to partnership firm is to be given. if no public notice is given then the partners continue to be liable to third parties in case of dissolution, retirement and expulsion. Minor partner within six months of attaining eighteen years of age choose to become or not to become partner and specify the same by way of public notice. If no public notice is given then minor deemed to have become a partner of the firm. 

A firm is not liable for the act of an insolvent partner ____________ .

  1. After the date of the order of adjudication

  2. All acts done before the order of his adjudication

  3. If due notice thereof is given

  4. If so ordered by the court


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
  1. When a partner in a firm is adjudicated an insolvent he ceases to be a partner on the date on which the order of adjudication is made, whether or not the firm is dissolved. 
    2. Where under a contract between the partners the firm is not dissolved by the adjudication of a partner as an insolvent, the estate of a partner so adjudicated is not liable for any act of the firm and the firm is not liable for any act of the insolvent, done after the date on which the order of adjudication is made. 

Which of the following duties can be varied by an agreement between the partners?

  1. Duty to work without remuneration.

  2. Duty to contribute to losses.

  3. Duty to indemnify for losses caused due to willful negligence.

  4. All the three.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Partners can determine their mutual rights and duties by an agreement called partnership deed. Partnership Deed is an important part of partnership. It clearly states the duties of partners. Any change in duties such as duty to work without remuneration, duty to contribute to losses, duty to indemnify for losses caused due to willful negligence can be made by making changes in partnership deed.

Which of the following enactments insist for a registered agreement of partnership? 

  1. the Indian Partnership Act, 1932

  2. the Indian Contract Act, 1872

  3. the Indian Registration Act, 1908

  4. None of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Registration of partnership firm is not compulsory but partners prefer to get it registered. Because if a partnership firm is not registered it can not file a suit against any third party. No partner can file a suit against any other partner. The firm can not file a suit against any partner. But third party can file a suit against firm. 

The court may not order dissolution of a firm on permanent incapacity of a ______________ .

  1. Dormant partner

  2. Active partner

  3. Managing partner

  4. Senior partner


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dormant partner is a partner who takes no share in the active business of partnership but share profits or losses.  Permanent incapacity of a dormant partner does not have much effect on partnership because dormant partner does not manage its working. But permanent incapacity of active partner or managing partner may stop the working of business. So the court may not order for dissolution on permanent incapacity of a dormant partner. 

Guarantee given to a partner 'A' by the other partners 'B & C' means _________________.

  1. In case of loss 'A' will not contribute towards that loss.

  2. In case of insufficient profits 'A' will receive only the minimum guarantee amount.

  3. In case of loss or insufficient profits 'A' will receive the minimum guarantee amount.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Guarantee given to a partner means partner will be given a fixed minimum amount of profit. and if any deficiency arise will be met by the other partner.  So in this A is given guarantee of minimum amount and if there is  loss or insufficient profit then B and C will pay the amount remaining short.

A partner by holding out is personally liable to _______________ .

  1. all outsiders

  2. all existing suppliers

  3. who has given credit to the firm on his representation

  4. to all who have given credit to the firm


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A partner by holding out means a person who is not a member of firm but allows himself/herself to be represented as a partner. Such person is responsible to person who has given loan to firm on his representation because loan has been given by assuming that he/she is member.

When it is not registered, a partnership firm is _____________________.

  1. deemed to be an illegal association and is disallowed to carry on business

  2. allowed to carry on business subject to payment of penalty

  3. allowed to carry on business subject to certain disabilities

  4. allowed to carry on business only with the special permission of the Registrar of Firms


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Registration of partnership is not compulsory under law. But if a partnership firm is not registered, it can not file a suit against the third party. No partner can file a suit against any other partner. The firm can not file a suit against any partner. But third party can file a suit against the firm.

Features of a partnership firm are _____________________.

  1. Two or more persons are carrying common business under an agreement.

  2. They are sharing profits and losses in the fixed ratio.

  3. Business is carried by all or any of them acting for all as an agent

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All these are features of partnership. To form a partnership minimum two persons are required. A single person can not form partnership. Partnership is made to share profits and losses in the ratio mentioned in partnership deed. In partnership business is carried by all or any one of them can work for all. 

Under _________ there have been made rules regarding the dissolution of firm.

  1. Indian Partnership Act, 1932

  2. Indian Partnership Act section 45

  3. Companies Act section 48

  4. Companies Act section 45


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In India, Partnership is one of the most practiced form of organisation. So to control partnership business Indian partnership Act was framed. It came into force on 1st October, 1932. It extends to the whole of India except Jammu and Kashmir. Section 40 to 44 of Indian Partnership Act contains provisions regarding dissolution of partnership firm. 

Distribution of loss in case of insolvency is to be charged ____________.

  1. From solvent partners first

  2. From insolvent partner

  3. In insolvency debts cannot be cleaned as one partner is insolvent

  4. No solvent partner is responsible for the debts due for insolvent partner


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to Garner vs. Murray rule, if the partner becomes insolvent, he is unable to pay back the amount due to him. The amount not paid is a capital loss which should be charged from the solvent partner in the ratio of their capitals standing in the balance sheet on the date of dissolution of the firm. . 

In a partnership firm one partner is solvent and rest all partner becomes insolvent. What will be the effect on partnership firm?

  1. Dissolution of firm

  2. Dissolution of partnership

  3. Firm will continue to exist

  4. Both a & c


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to Section 41 of Indian partnership act, 1932, If in a partnership one partner is solvent and rest all partner becomes insolvent then it leads to compulsory dissolution of firm. The court orders in this case to dissolve the firm. 

Correct sequence of payment after the dissolution of firm will be :

  1. Debt to parties, advances given by partners, each partner account of capital residue to be divided amongst partners in profit sharing ratio

  2. Debt to parties, account of capital of each partner, advances given by partners, residue to be divided amongst partners in profit sharing ratio

  3. Debt to parties, balance from P&L account amongst partners in their profit sharing ration

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Option A is correct. After the dissolution of firm, first of all loan given by any partner is paid because loan and advances are liability for the firm. After paying all the liabilities any amount left is divided divided among partners in their profit sharing ratio. If this sequence is not followed debt could not be paid because amount available has already been taken by partner. 

Garner vs. Murray gave accounting treatment regarding 

  1. Insolvent of a partner

  2. Death of partner

  3. Admission of a new partner

  4. Dissolution at will


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to Garner vs. Murray rule, if the partner becomes insolvent, he is unable to pay back the amount due to him. The amount not paid is a capital loss which should be borne by the solvent partner in the ratio of their capitals standing in the balance sheet on the date of dissolution of the firm. 

Under following conditions the court may declare for the dissolution of firm:

  1. A partner is guilty of misconduct.

  2. It is just and equitable to dissolve the firm.

  3. Business can only be carried on loss.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

When a partner is guilty of misconduct, the other partners can move to the court for dissolution because the misconduct of one partner brings bad name to the firm. When court has just and equitable reason to dissolve then court may order for dissolution. If the firm is suffering from continuous loss, then the court may order for dissolution if there is no capital available for further growth.  

Under ________ company sells all its assets.

  1. Liquidation

  2. Bankruptcy

  3. Turnaround

  4. Disinvestment


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Liquidation is the process in which company stops operating and sell its assets so that cash can be arranged to pay its debts. It is an event that occurs when a company is insolvent and can not pay its obligations when due. The business is no longer in existence once the liquidation process is complete.

__________ are not legally required to get their financial statements audited.

  1. Companies

  2. Banks

  3. Partnership firms

  4. Insurance companies


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

No compulsory audit is provided by the Indian Partnership Act, 1932. But as per the Indian Taxation Act, 1961 Tax audit of partnership firm is mandatory if the turnover exceeds Rs. one crore in case of business and Rs. Twenty Five lakhs in case of profession. 

The main account for dealing with partnership dissolution would be:

  1. Realization

  2. Dissolution

  3. Appropriation

  4. Revaluation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dissolution of partnership firm means that the firm closes down its business and comes to an end. A realization account is opened for disposing off all the assets of the firm and making payment of all the liabilities. It is a nominal account. The object of such an account is to find out the profit or loss on realization of assets and payment of liabilities. 

Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given.
A minor together with two major persons:

  1. Can form a partnership

  2. Can form a partnership subject to provision that minor shall not share the losses

  3. Can not form a partnership at all

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Indian Contract Act clearly states that no person less than the age of 18 years can be a party to contract and a partnership is a contract between the partners. Hence a minor together with two major persons can not form a partnership. A minor can only be admitted to the benefits of partnership. 

A director may be removed before the expiry of his term by passing a/an :

  1. Ordinary resolution

  2. Special resolution

  3. Resolution requiring special notice

  4. Any of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

According to Section 115 of the Companies Act, A special notice with the intention of removing a director by the specified number of members of the company has to be passed.  A special notice required to be given to the company shall be signed by members holding not less than 1 percent of the  total voting power. Opportunity can be given to the director to submit his statement in writing against his removal from company. 

Upon the dissolution of a firm, in piecemeal distribution of cash, cash is distributed among partners in the :

  1. Sacrificing ratio

  2. Ratio of capitals

  3. Profit sharing ratio

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In piecemeal distribution of cash, there are two methods:
1. Proportionate Capital Method: The partners whose capitals are more than the proportionate to other partner's capital should first be refunded so much as to bring down their capitals to proportionate levels. 
2. Maximum Loss Method: An alternative method of piecemeal distribution is to calculate the maximum possible loss on every realisation after the outside liabilities and the partner's loan has been paid.  

In case of creditor's voluntary winding up, the liquidators are appointed by __________.

  1. Members

  2. Creditors

  3. Both (A) and (B)

  4. Court


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Voluntary winding up is the process in which a company is unable to carry out it operations or the period for carrying the operations expires or if it is unable to meet its financial obligations. It can carry this process either by passing special resolution or by ordinary resolution. There are two kinds of voluntary winding up. They are;

  1. Member's voluntary winding up.
  2. Creditors voluntary winding up.
Under creditors voluntary winding up declaration of solvency is not required because the company first only becomes unable to pay the liabilities. Under this, the copy of the resolution is sent to the registrar within 10 days. The liquidators are appointed by the members as well as the members of the company.

A court can order the dissolution of the partnership firm in the following cases except ___________.

  1. when a partner transfer his share to a third party without the consent of other partners

  2. on the death of partner

  3. when the number of partner exceeds $20$

  4. on the expiry of the period for which it was formed


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to the provisions of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932, a court can order the dissolution of the partnership firm in the following cases:

  1. On the death of the partner.
  2. When the number of partner exceeds 20.
  3. On the expiry of the period for which it was formed.
When a partner transfer his share to a third party without the consent of others only the partner is dissolved from the firm and not the whole firm.

Which of the following is the case of voluntary dissolution of partnership?

  1. Dissolution by consent

  2. Dissolution by agreement

  3. Dissolution by notice

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Section 40 provides for dissolution of a firm by voluntary acts of the partners. It lays that, "a firm may be dissolved with the consent of all partners or in accordance with a contract between the partners."

Dissolution by voluntary act of partners includes the following modes :
1. Dissolution by Consent
2. Dissolution by agreement
3. Dissolution by notice

When a company is wound up at the instances of either the members or the creditors, the winding up is termed as _____________.

  1. Compulsory winding up

  2. Voluntary winding up

  3. Winding up subject to supervision of court

  4. None of the Above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Voluntary winding up is the process in which a company is unable to carry out it operations or the period for carrying the operations expires otr if it is unable to meet its financial obligations. It can carry this process either by passing special resolution or by ordinary resolution. Under creditor's voluntary winding up the board of directors are not in position to give declaration on the liability of the company. Hence, they call meeting to of creditors to wind up the company.

Who is treated as liquidator in Creditors' voluntary winding up?

  1. Person appointed by member

  2. Person appointed by creditors

  3. Person appointed by court

  4. Person appointed by directors


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Voluntary winding up is the process in which a company is unable to carry out it operations or the period for carrying the operations expires or if it is unable to meet its financial obligations. It can carry this process either by passing special resolution or by ordinary resolution. There are two kinds of voluntary winding up. They are;

  1. Member's voluntary winding up.
  2. Creditors voluntary winding up.
Under creditors voluntary winding up declaration of solvency is not required because the company first only becomes unable to pay the liabilities. Under this, the copy of the resolution is sent to the registrar within 10 days. The liquidators are appointed by the members as well as the members of the company.

In which of the following ways a partnership firm may be dissolved?
I. Dissolution by Agreement
II. Compulsory dissolution
III. Dissolution by Notice
IV. Dissolution by court

  1. I and II.

  2. I and III.

  3. III and IV.

  4. I, II, III and IV.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

According to the provisions of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932, dissolution of a firm means closing down the undertaking, suspending permanently the activities of a partnership business or a complete breakdown of a partnership. It can be dissolved in the following ways:

  1. Dissolution by agreement.
  2. Compulsory dissolution.
  3. Dissolution by notice.
  4. Dissolution by court.

The dissolution of partnership may take place by ____________________.

  1. Change in existing profit-sharing ratio among partners

  2. Admission of a new partner

  3. Retirement of a partner

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dissolution of partnership changes the existing relationship between partners but the firm may continue its business as before. The dissolution of partnership may take place in any of the following ways:

1. Change in existing profit sharing ratio among partners
2. Admission of a new partner
3. Retirement of a partner
4. Death of a partner
5. Insolvency of a partner
6. Completion of the venture, if partnership is formed for that.
7. Expiry of the period of partnership, if partnership is for a specific period of time

At the suit of a partner, the court may order a partnership firm to be dissolved when a partner becomes ________.

  1. Insolvent

  2. Adjudicated

  3. Insane

  4. Solvent


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dissolution of a partnership firm may take place without the intervention of court or by the order of a court, in any of the specified ways. It may be noted that dissolution of the firm necessarily brings in dissolution of the partnership. Dissolution of Court is one of the way which results in dissolution of a firm. At the suit of a partner, the court may order a partnership firm to be dissolved on any of the following grounds:

(a) when a partner becomes insane; 
(b) when a partner becomes permanently incapable of performing his duties as a partner; 
(c) when a partner is guilty of misconduct which is likely to adversely affect the business of the firm;
(d) when a partner persistently commits breach of partnership agreement;
(e) when a partner has transferred the whole of his interest in the firm to a a third party; 
(f) when the business of the firm cannot be carried on except at a loss; or 
(g) when, on any ground, the court regards dissolution to be just and equitable.

Dissolution of partnership changes the existing relationship between _______ but the firm may continue its business as before.

  1. Directors

  2. Partners

  3. Shareholders

  4. Employees


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

According to section 39 of the partnership act 1932, the dissolution of partnership between all the partners of a firm is called the dissolution of the firm. The act recognizes the difference in the breaking of relationship between all the partners of a firm and between some of the partners; and it is the breaking or discontinuance of relationship between all the partners which is termed as the dissolution of partnership firm. 

The dissolution of partnership changes the existing relationship between partners but the firm may continue its business as before. The dissolution of partnership may take place in any of the following ways:
1. Change in existing profit sharing ratio among partners
2. Admission of a new partner
3. Retirement of a partner
4. Death of a partner
5. Insolvency of a partner
6. Completion of the venture, if partnership is formed for that
7. Expiry of the period of partnership, if partnership is for a specific period of time

Dissolution of partnership firm may take place by ______.

  1. Admission of a new partner

  2. Change in existing profit-sharing ratio among partners

  3. Dissolution of agreement

  4. Retirement of a partner


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dissolution of a partnership firm may take place without the intervention of court or by the order of a court, in any of the ways specified. It may be noted that dissolution of the firm necessarily brings in dissolution of the partnership. Dissolution by agreement is one of the way a firm can be dissolved, A firm is dissolved:

a. With the consent of all the partners or 
b. In accordance with a contract between the partners.

Dissolution of the firm necessarily brings in dissolution of the ________.

  1. Company

  2. Partnership

  3. Society

  4. LLP


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dissolution of a partnership firm may take place without the intervention of court or by the order of a court, in any of the ways specified. It may be noted that dissolution of the firm necessarily brings in dissolution of the partnership. Dissolution of firm may take place in any of the following ways:

1. Dissolution by agreement
2. Compulsory disclosure
3 On the happening of certain contingencies
4. Dissolution by notice
5. Dissolution by court

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