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1.

On dissolution of firm, out of the proced received from the sale of assets will be paid first of all.(a)  Partner’s capital(b)  Partner’s loan to firm(c)  Partner’s additional capital(d)  Outside creditors

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(c)  Partner’s additional capital

2.

In the event of dissolution of a partnership firm, the provision for doubtful debts is transferred to.(a)  Realisation A/C(b)  Partner’s capital A/C(c)  Sundry debtors A/C(d)  None of these

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(d)  None of these

3.

When a company issues shares at a premium amount of premium may be received by the company.(a)  Along with application money(b)  Along with allotment money(c)  Along with calls(d)  None of these 

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(c)  Along with calls

4.

On dissolution goodwill account is transferred to.(a)  In the capital accounts of partners(b) On the credit of cash account(c)  On the debit of realisation account(d)  None of these

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On dissolution goodwill account is transferred to In the capital accounts of partners

5.

Which of the following will be paid first time out of sale proceeds of assets(a) Trade Liabilities(b) Capital(c) Partner’s loan(d) None of these

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Trade Liabilities will be paid first time out of sale proceeds of assets.

6.

On dissolution of the partnership firm, partner’s capital Account are closed through(a) Through Realisation Accoun(b) Through drawing Accoun(c) Through Bank Account(d) None of these

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On dissolution of the partnership firm, partner’s capital Account are closed through Bank Account.

7.

What nature of assets of goodwill is(a) Fixed Assets(b) Current Assets(c) Intangible Assets(d) None of these

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Nature of assets of goodwill is Intangible Assets.

8.

Profit / loss on realization account is shared by the partners.(a) Profit sharing Ratio(b) Capital Ratio(c) Equally(d)  None of these

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Profit / loss on realization account is shared by the partners Profit sharing Ratio.

9.

State any two circumstances under which goodwill of a partnership firm is valued.

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•  When there is a change in the profit-sharing ratio. 

•  When a new partner is admitted into a firm. 

•  When an existing partner retires from the firm or when a partner dies 

•  When a partnership firm is dissolved.

10.

Explain any three factors determining the value of goodwill in a partnership firm.

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Factors determining goodwill: 

1. Profitability of the firm 

2. Favourable location of the business enterprise 

3. Good quality of good i and services offered 

4. Tenure of business enterprise 

5. Efficiency of management 

6. Degree of competition 

7. Other factors

11.

Rectify the following errors discounted after the preparation of the trial balance: 1. Rent paid was carried forward to the next page Rs. 500 short.2. Wages paid was carried forward Rs. 250 excess. 3. The sales book was overcast by ₹1,500.

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1. Rent account should be debited with Rs. 500. 

2. Wages account should be credited with Rs. 250. 

3. Sales account should be debited with Rs. 1,500.

12.

The following errors was detected before preparation of trial balance. Rectify them?1. The total of rent received account is carried forward Rs. 900 short. 2. The total of salary account is carried forward Rs. 1,100 short. 3. Sales returns book is over cast Rs.800.

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1. Rent received account is to be credited with Rs. 900. 

2. Salary account is to be debited with Rs. 1,100. 

3. Sales returns account should be credited with Rs. 800.

13.

The accumulated profit and reserve are transferred to(a) Realisation A/c(b) Partner’s capital account(c)  Bank A/c(d) Cash Account

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The accumulated profit and reserve are transferred to Partner’s capital account

14.

If the final amount due to a retiring partner is not paid immediately, it is transferred to ________. (a) Bank A/c (b) Retiring partner’s capital A/c (c) Retiring partner’s loan A/c (d) Other partner’s capital A/c

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(c) Retiring partner’s loan A/c 

15.

x, y and z are partners sharing profit equally. On z’s retirement his share is acquired by x and y int he ratio of 3:2. The new profit sharing ratio between x and y will be.(a) 8:7 (b) 4:6(c) 3:2(d) 2:2

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The new profit sharing ratio between x and y will be  8:7  .

16.

Excess of the credit side over debit side in revaluation A/C is(a)  Profit(b)  Loss(c)  Gain(d)  Expense 

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Excess of the credit side over debit side in revaluation A/C is Profit.

17.

Match list I with list II and select the correct answer:List IList II(i) Sacrificing ratio(1) Investment fluctuation fund(ii) Old profit sharing ratio(2) Accumulated profit(iii) Revaluation Account(3) Good will(iv) Capital Account(4) Unrecorded liability

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(b) i – 3, ii – 2, iii – 4, iv – 1

18.

‘A’ was a partner in a partnership firm. He died on 31.3.2019. The final amount due to him Rs.25,000, which is not paid immediately. It will be transferred to ________. (a) A’s capital A/c (b) A’s current A/c (c) A’s executors A/c (d) A’s executors loan A/c

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(d) A’s executors loan A/c

19.

--------- refers to those attributes of a person that make him/her different from others

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Personality refers to those attributes of a person that make him/her different from others

20.

 An ...................... Is a face to face interaction between two or more persons to obtain information

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  • Face-to-face communication is the distinction of being able to see the other party or parties in a conversation. 
  • It allows for a better exchange of information since both speaker and listener are able to see and interpret body language and facial expressions.
21.

Supervisor is the Link between - (A) Top and middle management (B) Workers and middle management (C) Workers and Lower management (D) All of these

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Correct option is: (C) Workers and Lower management

22.

breakdown of glycogen to glucose is call

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Glycogenlysis.

23.

Supervision is - (A) Necessary (B) Unnecessary (C) Wastage of time (D) None of these

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Correct option is: (A) Necessary

24.

Necessary for effective delegation - (A) Facility to contact (B) Atmosphere of Co-operation and Co-ordination (C) Clear explanation of authorities (D) All of these

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Correct option is: (D) All of these

25.

Delegation of authority means delegation to subordinates of - (A) Responsibility (B) Accountability (C) Work (D) Work and related authority

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Correct option is: (D) Work and related authority

26.

Which is not an Indian Multinational Company?a. Unileverb. Asian Paintsc. Piramald. Wipro

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Answer: a. Unilever

27.

Preparation of partnership agreement is - (A) Compulsory (B) Voluntary (C) Partly Compulsory (D) None of these

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Correct option is: (B) Voluntary

28.

In a large sized enterprise, delegation is - (A) Voluntary (B) Necessary (C) Compulsory (D) None of these

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Correct option is: (B) Necessary

29.

Interest payable on the capital of the partners is charged to.(a)  Profit and loss A/C(b)  Profit and loss appropriation A/C(c)  Profit and loss adjustment A/C(d)  None of these

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Interest payable on the capital of the partners is charged to Profit and loss appropriation A/C

30.

In the absence of an agreement, partner are entitled to(a)  Salary(b)  Profit share in capital ratio(c)  Interest an loan and advance(d)  commission

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In the absence of an agreement, partner are entitled to  Interest an loan and advance

31.

Sacrificing Ratio(a)  New Ratio –Old Ratio(b)  Old Ratio – New Ratio(c)  Old Ratio – Gaining Ratio(d) None of these

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Sacrificing Ratio is Old Ratio – New Ratio

32.

What are the advantages of company? Explain any three?

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1. Large Capital: A company can secure large capital compared to a sole trader or partnership. Large amount of capital is necessary for conducting business on a large scale. 

2. Limited Liability: The liability of a shareholder is limited. The risk of loss is limited to the unpaid amount on the face value of shares held. In the case of a company limited by shares, the liability of a shareholder is restricted to the unpaid amount on the shares held by him.

3. Transferability of Shares: Transaction of Shares between two individuals is easy. So there is liquidity of investment. Any shareholder can easily convert his shares into money by selling his shares.

33.

Briefly explain the need for Debit card?

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ATM card is also called debit card. This card is more useful in purchase of goods and services anywhere in India if the shop maintains a swiping machine facility.

34.

What are the factors influencing a channel of distribution? Explain any five?

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The factors affecting a channel of distribution are as follows:

1. Product Characteristics: Seasonal products are distributed through less layer of middlemen. Non standardized products that are made according to customer specifications may be delivered directly.

2. Market Characteristics: The size of the market for the goods is a major factor while selecting the route for distribution of products. 

3. Number of Consumers: Large purchases made by few consumers require centrelised distribution. 

4. Middlemen factor: Middlemen who are experienced and have produced more sales are wanted by all producers. Long channel naturally increases the cost and price of the product. 

5. Capacity of the Manufacturer: A financially strong producer may select a high technology oriented channel which will reduce cost in the long run.

35.

Explain any four warehousing documents?

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Warehouses means a place where goods are stored for future use. 

For keeping the goods, the various documents are needed; they are as follows:

1. Warehousing Warrants: It is a document issued in favour of goods by the warehouse keeper. It is also used as a document of title to goods. 

2. Warehouse Keeper’s receipt: It is a document issued by the warehouse keeper, which acknowledges there receipt of goods from the owner of the goods.

3. Dock Warrant: Dock warrant is a document of title of goods issued by the dock authorities. This document certifies that the dock authorities hold the goods. 

4. Dock Receipt: Dock receipt is an acknowledgement of receipt of goods issued by the dock authorities to the owner of the goods. It is not a document of title to goods. 

5. Delivery Order: This is a document through which the depositor directs the warehouse keepers to deliver the goods to the party mentioned in the document.

36.

Goodwill is paid to the retiring partner in(a) Old profit sharing ratio(b) Capital ratio(c) Equally(d) New ratio

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Goodwill is paid to the retiring partner in Old profit sharing ratio

37.

State the advantages of warehousing.

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Goods produced may be stored till the time of demand. Hence the goods are stored in warehouses.

Also the goods are stored till the goods have good quality.

Warehouses create time utility by storing the goods throughout the year and release them as and when they are needed.

Several types of warehouses are used for storing of goods. 

They are as follows:

  • Public warehouse 
  • Private warehouse 
  • Bonded warehouse
38.

What is bill of lading?

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Bill of Lading is a document containing the terms and conditions of the contract of carriage. It is issued by the shipping company and signed by the captain of the ship.

It acknowledges the receipt of the goods described in it on board the ship. It also serves as an official receipt of goods. It is a document of title of goods.

39.

Share of goodwill brought in cash by the new partner is called(a) Assets(b) Profit(c) Premium(d) Loss

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Share of goodwill brought in cash by the new partner is called Premium

40.

Wholesalers deal in quantity of goods. (a) Small (b) Large (c) Medium (d) Limited

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Correct Answer is: (b) Large

41.

Mention any three features of government company?

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Features of government company: . 

1. Registrations under the companies Act: A government company is formed under the Companies Act 1956. 

2. Own staff: A government company has its own staff except government officials who are sent to it on deputation. 

3. Majority of the capital provided by the government: The whole or majority (at least 51%) of the capital of a government company is provided by the government.

42.

In 1969, there were …… private banks which were nationalised. (a) 19 (b) 14 (c) 20 (d) 15

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In 1969, there were 14 private banks which were nationalised.

43.

The excess of average profit over the normal profit is called - (A) Super profit (B) Fixed profit (C) Abnormal profit (D) Normal profit

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Correct option is: (A) Super profit

44.

Profit or Loss on Revaluation is born by - (A) Old partners (B) New partners (C) All partners (D) Only two partners

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Correct option is: (A) Old partners

45.

Profit or loss on revaluation is borne by(a) Old Partners(b) New Partners(c) All Partners(d) None of these

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Profit or loss on revaluation is borne by  Old Partners

46.

What is meant by private company?

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Private limited company is a type of company which is formed with minimum two shareholders and two directors, the minimum requirement with respect to authorised or paid up capital of Rs. 1,00,000 has been omitted by the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2015 w.e.f. 29th of May, 2015.

Another crucial condition of a private limited company is that it by its articles of association restricts the right to transfer its shares and also prohibits any invitation to the public to subscribe for any securities of the company.

47.

List the steps in factoring process?

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Factoring is derived from a Latin term “facere” which means ‘to make or do’. Factoring is an arrangement wherein the trade debts of a company are sold to a financial institution at a discount.

Factoring Process:

1. The firm enters into a factoring arrangement with a factor, which is generally a financial institution. 

2. Whenever goods are sold on credit basis, an invoice is prepared and a copy of the same is sent to the factor. 

3. The debt amount due to the firm is transferred to the factor through assignment. 

4. On the due date, the amount is collected by the factor from the customer. 

5. After retaining the service fees, the remaining amount is sent to the firm by the factor.

48.

Give any two functions of warehouses?

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1. Storage 

2. Price stabilization 

3. Equalization of demand and supply

49.

Give any three functions of warehouses

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1. Storage 

2. Price stabilization 

3. Equalization of demand and supply

50.

Warehouses mean the places to store the goods for future purpose. It renders invaluable services to the society by performing the various functions. Give any three functions of warehouses?

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1. Storage 

2. Price stabilization 

3. Equalization of demand and supply