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Non-institutional sources - medium-term - class-XI

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Lessor gets fixed amount of lease rental every year and they cannot increase this even if the cost of asset goes up.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lessor gets fixed amount of lease rental every year and they cannot increase this even if the cost of asset goes up- this is a true statement.While making the leasing decision, the cost of leasing an asset must be compared with the cost of owning the same.

Lease rentals paid by the lessee are deductible for computing taxable profits.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The lessee never becomes the owner of the asset. A person who holds an property is known as lessee.Lease rentals paid by the lessee are deductible for computing taxable profits- this is a true statement.

Match the statements in List-I with the types of lease in the List-II as follows:

List - I List - II
(a) Lessor transfers all risks and rewards of an asset to the lessee. (i) Indirect lease
(b) Lessor transfers the assets to the lessee but bears the cost of maintenance (ii) Operating lease
(c) The owner of the asset sells it to turn leases it back to the owner (now lesser) (iii) Finance lease
(d) Lessor owns/ acquires the assets that are leased to a given lesser. (iv) Direct lease
  1. $(a) - (ii), (b) - (iii), (c) - (iv), (d) - (i)$

  2. $(a) - (i), (b) - (iv), (c) - (ii), (d) - (iii)$

  3. $(a) - (iii), (b) - (ii), (c) - (i), (d) - (iv)$

  4. $(a) - (iv), (b) - (i), (c) - (iii), (d) - (ii)$


Correct Option: C

The demand for leasing is steadily increasing as economic growth can be maintained even during the period of depression.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The demand for leasing is steadily increasing as economic growth can be maintained even during the period of depression- this is a true statement. For using an asset, a contract has to be made between the leaser and the leasee, which is known as a lease.

The _____ never becomes the owner of the asset.

  1. lessee

  2. bank

  3. hypothicatee

  4. franchisee


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The lessee never becomes the owner of the asset. A person who holds an property is known as lessee.

Lease financing provides finance diluting the ownership or control of business.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Lease financing provides finance diluting the ownership or control of business.-this is a false statement as lease financing does not provide finance diluting the ownership of the business.Lease rentals paid by the lessee are deductible for computing taxable profits.

The normal business operations may be affected in case the lease is not renewed.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The normal business operations may be affected in case the lease is not renewed- this is a true statement. For using an asset, a contract has to be made between the leaser and the leasee, which is known as a lease.

Lease financing enables the lessee to acquire the asset with a ________ investment.

  1. Higher

  2. Medium

  3. Lower

  4. Both a and b


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Lease financing in other words is renting of an asset for some specific period. The lessee pays a fixed periodic amount called lease rental to the lessor for the use of the asset. This enables the lessee to acquire  the assets with a lower investment.

While making the leasing decision, the cost of leasing an asset must be compared with the ________.

  1. cost of owning the same

  2. cost of selling the same

  3. cost of renting the same

  4. none of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

While making the leasing decision, the cost of leasing an asset must be compared with the cost of owning the same.Lease financing does not provide finance diluting the ownership of the business.Lease rentals paid by the lessee are deductible for computing taxable profits.

The risk of obsolescence is borne by the _________.

  1. Lessor

  2. Lessee

  3. Both a and b

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
A lease is a contractual agreement where by one party i.e., the owner of an asset grants the other party the right to use the asset in return for a periodic payment. 
The owner of the assets is called the‘lessor’ while the party that uses the assets is known as the ‘lessee’. The risk of obsolescence is borne by the lesser.

The owner of the assets is called the _______ while the party that used the asset is known as the ________.

  1. Lessor, lessee

  2. Lessee, lessor

  3. Trader, lessee

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In a lease agreement, the owner of the assets is 'lessor' and the party that uses the asset is known as 'lessee'. The lessee pays a fixed periodic amount known as the lease rent to the lessor for the use of the assets.

Simple documentation makes it easier to finance assets, is a ________ of lease financing.

  1. Function

  2. Role

  3. Merit

  4. Limitation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Lease financing in other words is renting of an asset for some specific period. The lessee pays a fixed periodic amount called lease rental to the lessor for the use of the asset. Therefore simple documentation makes it easier to finance assets and is a merit of lease financing.

_________ is deprived from the residual value of the asset.

  1. Lessee

  2. Lessor

  3. Both a and b

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In a lease agreement, the owner of the assets is 'lessor' and the party that uses the asset is known as 'lessee'. The lessee pays a fixed periodic amount known as the lease rent to the lessor for the use of the assets. The lessee never becomes the owner of the assets, it is deprived from the residual value of the asset.

The lessee pays a _________ periodic amount called lease rental to the lessor for the use of the asset.

  1. Fixed

  2. Fluctuating

  3. Both a and b

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lease financing is a contractual agreement where by  the owner of the assets is 'lessor' that provides the grant to  the party to use the assets, who is known as 'lessee'. The lessee pays a fixed periodic amount known as the lease rent to the lessor for the use of the assets.

Which of the following is a merit of lease financing?

  1. It enables the lessee to acquire the asset with a lower investment.

  2. The risk of obsolescence is borne by the lesser.

  3. The lease agreement does not affect the debt raising capacity of an enterprise

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Few merits of lease financing are: It enables the lessee to acquire the assets with low investment, the risk of obsolescence is borne by the lessor, the lease agreement does not affect the debt raising capacity of an enterprise.

Public deposit obtained by a company means _______________.

  1. Deposits received from Government

  2. Deposits received from public at large

  3. Deposits received from stockists and agents

  4. All the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Public deposits obtained by a company means the deposits received by the company from public at large. Public deposits are unsecured, long term debt instrument. They have a slightly higher rate of interest when compared to that of interest rates of banks. They are usually issued to meet the working capital needs of the company.

State with reason whether the following statement is true or false:
The amount of deposit is a long term source of capital.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

(i) A company collects the required amount of capital through different sources.
(ii) The small part of the capital is raised through borrowing
(iii) The greater part of the capital is raised by the company through the issue of shares.
(iv) The short term capital is raised by the  company accepting deposits from the general public.
(v) The deposit accepted  by the company
from the  general public are called public deposit.
(vi) A company accepts deposit for a minimum period of 6 months and for a maximum period of 3 years.
(vii) Because of the above reason, the amount of deposit is a short term source of capital.

The merit(s) of public deposits is/are ______________________.

  1. Cost of public deposits is generally lower than the cost of borrowings.

  2. Public deposits do not usually create any charge on the assets of the company.

  3. As the depositors do not have voting rights, the control of the company is not diluted.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Public deposits refers to the unsecured securities which is invited from the public. It is mainly used to finance the working capital of the company. The merits of public deposits are:
a) Cost of public deposits is generally lower than the cost of borrowings.b) Public deposits do not usually create any charge on the assets of the company.
c) As the depositors do not have voting rights, the control of the company is not diluted.

Limitation(s) of public deposit is/are _______.

  1. New companies generally find it difficult to raise funds through public deposits.

  2. It is an unreliable source of finance.

  3. Collection of public deposits may prove difficult when the size of deposits required is large.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 Public deposits refers to the unsecured securities which is invited from the public. It is mainly used to finance the working capital of the company. Limitations of public deposit are:a) New companies generally find it difficult to raise funds through public b) It is an unreliable source of finance.deposits.c) Collection of public deposits may prove difficult when the size of deposits required is large.

Public deposits refer to the unsecured deposits invited by companies from the public mainly to finance working capital needs.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Public deposits refer to the unsecured deposits invited by companies from the public mainly to finance working capital needs- this is a true statement.  Public deposits do not usually create any charge on the assets of the company.

Renewal facility enables companies to use public deposits as medium-term finance.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Renewal facility enables companies to use public deposits as medium-term finance- this is a true statement.Public deposits refers to the unsecured securities which is invited from the public. It is mainly used to finance the working capital of the company.

Public deposits of a company cannot exceed _____ per cent of its share capital and free reserves. 

  1. 15

  2. 20

  3. 25

  4. 30


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Public deposits refers to the unsecured securities which is invited from the public. It is mainly used to finance the working capital of the company. Public deposits of a company cannot exceed 25 per cent of its share capital and free reserves.

State the following statement is True or False:
A document issued to public for collection of capital is prospectus.
  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A document issued to public for collection of capital is prospectus- this is a true statement.The invitation to public for capital subscriptions is through prospectust. Prospectus provide details about the offer of sale to the public. It is issued by SEBI.

State the following statement is True or False:
The invitation to public for capital subscriptions is through prospectus.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The invitation to public for capital subscriptions is through prospectus- this a true statement. Prospectus provide details about the offer of sale to the public. It is issued by SEBI.

Public deposits takes care of both _________ and _________-term financial requirements of a business.

  1. Large, medium

  2. Medium, short

  3. Large, short

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:
Public deposits can take care of both medium and short-term financial requirements of a business. 
The deposits are beneficial to both the depositor as well as to the organisation. While the depositors get higher interest rate than that offered by banks.

Companies generally invite public deposits for a period upto ________ years.

  1. One

  2. Two

  3. Three

  4. Four


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
The deposits that are raised by organisations directly from the public are known as public deposits. The organization in return issues a deposit receipt as acknowledgement of the debt. Public deposits can take care of both short-term or medium-term financial requirements. Companies generally invite public deposits for medium-term period upto three years.

Cost of public deposits is generally _______ than the cost of borrowings from banks and financial institutions.

  1. Higher

  2. Lower

  3. Equal

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:
The deposits that are raised by organisations directly from the public are known as public deposits. Cost of public deposits is generally lower than the cost of borrowings from banks and financial institutions.

The deposits that are raised by organisations directly from the public are known as __________.

  1. Lease finance

  2. Public deposits

  3. Commercial paper

  4. Trade credit


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The deposits that are raised by organisations directly from the public are known as public deposits. Cost of public deposits is generally lower than the cost of borrowings from banks and financial institutions. Public deposits are beneficial to both depositor as well as the organization. 

Rates of interest offered on public deposits are usually _________ than that offered on bank deposits.

  1. Higher

  2. Lower

  3. Equal

  4. Both a and b


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
The deposits that are raised by organisations directly from the public are known as public deposits. Rates of interest offered on public deposits are usually higher than that offered on bank deposits. 

Any person who is interested in depositing money in an organisation can do so by filling up a prescribed form. The organisation in return issues a deposit receipt as acknowledgment of the debt.

Collection of public deposits may prove difficult, particularly when the size of deposits required is _________.

  1. Large

  2. Small

  3. Medium

  4. Both a and b


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The deposits that are raised directly from the public are public deposits. Any person who is interested in depositing money in an organisation can do so by filling up a prescribed form. the cost of deposits to the company is less than the cost of borrowings from banks. But Collection of public deposits may prove difficult, particularly when the size of deposits required is large.

Public investment in a company is generally in the form of_______________.

  1. Shares, debentures and deposits

  2. Purchase of goods

  3. Money Transfer

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Public investment in a company is generally in the form of shares, debentures and deposits. It means public can invest in a company by purchasing shares, debentures and deposits.

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