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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

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

Under the Indian Partnership Act, an outgoing partner whose share has not been paid is entitled to either a share of the profits made since they left or interest at 6% per annum on their unsettled amount, at their option.

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

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

When one partner dies and the remaining partners continue the business, it is a change in the partnership relation, which is defined as the dissolution of the partnership, not the firm.

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

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

Compulsory dissolution occurs under the Indian Partnership Act when all partners, or all but one partner, are adjudicated insolvent. Since both scenarios trigger compulsory dissolution, option D is the correct choice.

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.