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Multiple choice elements of business partnership 1 - meaning, definition, characteristics and kinds types of partnership types of partnerships dissolution of partnership

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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

When all partners or all but one are declared insolvent, the partnership can no longer function as a legal entity, leading to automatic and compulsory dissolution of the firm.

Multiple choice elements of business partnership 1 - meaning, definition, characteristics and kinds types of partnership types of partnerships dissolution of partnership

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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Court has the power to dissolve a firm on various grounds, including a partner's unsound mind, permanent incapacity, or persistent misconduct. All these are valid grounds for a court-ordered dissolution.

Multiple choice elements of business partnership 1 - meaning, definition, characteristics and kinds types of partnership types of partnerships dissolution of partnership

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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A partnership firm can be dissolved at any time if all the partners provide their mutual consent to do so.

Multiple choice elements of business partnership 1 - meaning, definition, characteristics and kinds types of partnership types of partnerships dissolution of partnership

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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Court can dissolve a firm if a partner's conduct makes it impracticable to carry on business (Statement I is true). Additionally, if the business can only be carried on at a loss, the Court has the authority to order dissolution (Statement II is false because the prompt claims the court cannot order it).

Multiple choice elements of business partnership 1 - meaning, definition, characteristics and kinds types of partnership types of partnerships dissolution of partnership

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)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Court may dissolve a firm if a partner willfully and persistently commits a breach of the partnership agreement regarding management or business conduct.

Multiple choice elements of business partnership 1 - meaning, definition, characteristics and kinds types of partnership types of partnerships dissolution of partnership

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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Court may dissolve a firm if a partner commits a breach of agreement, behaves in a way that makes business impracticable, or if the business is continuously suffering losses. All these are recognized grounds for dissolution.

Multiple choice elements of business partnership 1 - meaning, definition, characteristics and kinds types of partnership types of partnerships dissolution of partnership

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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Court has broad powers to dissolve a firm if it is just and equitable, if a partner is of unsound mind, or if a partner's conduct makes business impracticable. All these are valid reasons.

Multiple choice elements of business partnership 1 - meaning, definition, characteristics and kinds types of partnership types of partnerships dissolution of partnership

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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

After paying third-party debts and repaying partners' loans and capital, any remaining surplus is distributed among the partners according to their agreed profit-sharing ratio.

Multiple choice elements of business partnership 1 - meaning, definition, characteristics and kinds types of partnership types of partnerships dissolution of partnership

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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Compulsory dissolution under Section 44 occurs when the entire business becomes unlawful. If a firm has multiple adventures (ventures) and only one becomes illegal, the firm itself is not dissolved - only that particular adventure must be discontinued. The partnership continues with remaining lawful businesses. Options A, B, and D all describe situations triggering compulsory dissolution.

Multiple choice elements of business partnership 1 - meaning, definition, characteristics and kinds types of partnership types of partnerships dissolution of partnership

__________ 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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Garner vs Murray rule is the standard accounting principle used to determine how to distribute the loss arising from the insolvency of a partner in a partnership firm.