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In a Hindu Undivided Family business only the _____ get a share in the business by virtue of their being part of the family.

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  1. Female members

  2. Male members

  3. Both (a) & (b)

  4. Either (a) or (b)

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In a Hindu Undivided Family business only the male members get a share in the business by virtue of their being part of the family. A Hindu Undivided Family is an extended family arrangement prevalent among Hindus of the Indian subcontinent. It came into existence as per Hindu Inheritance Laws of India.

In Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) from of business all the members of a Hindu undivided family own the business _______________.

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  1. Individually

  2. Separately

  3. Jointly

  4. With society

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In Hindu Undivided Family(HUF) form of business all the members of a Hindu undivided family own the business jointly. In a Hindu Undivided Family business only the male members get a share in the business by virtue of their being part of the family. A Hindu Undivided Family is an extended family arrangement prevalent among Hindus of the Indian subcontinent. It came into existence as per Hindu Inheritance Laws of India.

Which of the following can be treated as advantage of HUF from of business?

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  1. Every co-parcener is assured a share in the profits irrespective of his contribution to the profits irrespective of his contribution to the successful running of the business.

  2. The karta enjoys full freedom in conducting the family business.

  3. A HUF business provides opportunity for the young members of the family to get the benefit of knowledge and experience of the elder members and also helps in inculcating virtues like discipline, self-sacrifice, tolerance etc.

  4. All of above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
In a Hindu Undivided Family business only the male members get a share in the business by virtue of their being part of the family. A Hindu Undivided Family is an extended family arrangement prevalent among Hindus of the Indian subcontinent. It came into existence as per Hindu Inheritance Laws of India. Following can be treated as advantage of HUF form of business:
a) Every co-parcener is assured a share in the profits irrespective of his contribution to the profits irrespective of his contribution to the successful running of the business.
b) The karta enjoys full freedom in conducting the family business.
c) A HUF business provides opportunity for the young members of the family to get the benefit of knowledge and experience of the elder members and also helps in inculcating virtues like discipline, self-sacrifice, tolerance etc.

In a HUF business, in the event of death of any of the co-parcener, his wife can claim share of profit.

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  1. False

  2. True

  3. Partly true

  4. None of above

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In a HUF business, in the event of death of any of the coparcener, his wife can claim share of profit-this is  a true statement. A Hindu Undivided Family is an extended family arrangement prevalent among Hindus of the Indian subcontinent. It came into existence as per Hindu Inheritance Laws of India.

In a HUF business all co-parceners have equal share in the profits of the business.

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  1. False

  2. True

  3. Partly true

  4. None of above

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In a HUF business all co-parceners have equal share in the profits of the business- this is a true statement. In a Hindu Undivided Family business only the male members get a share in the business by virtue of their being part of the family. A Hindu Undivided Family is an extended family arrangement prevalent among Hindus of the Indian subcontinent. It came into existence as per Hindu Inheritance Laws of India.

In a HUF business, the liability of the karta is _______________.

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  1. Limited to the extent of share of co-parceners

  2. Limited to the extent as may be determined by relatives

  3. Unlimited

  4. (a) or (b)

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In a HUF business, the liability of the karta is unlimited. The affairs of the business are managed by the head of the family, known as karta. In a Hindu Undivided Family business only the male members get a share in the business by virtue of their being part of the family. A Hindu Undivided Family is an extended family arrangement prevalent among Hindus of the Indian subcontinent. It came into existence as per Hindu Inheritance Laws of India.

The liability of each member of the HUF business is _____________.

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  1. Limited to the extent of share of KART

  2. Limited to the extent of his share in the business

  3. Unlimited

  4. Limited to the extent as may be determined by relatives

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The liability of each member of the HUF business is limited to the extent of his share in the business. In a Hindu Undivided Family business only the male members get a share in the business by virtue of their being part of the family. A Hindu Undivided Family is an extended family arrangement prevalent among Hindus of the Indian subcontinent. It came into existence as per Hindu Inheritance Laws of India.

Which of the following can be treated as advantage of HUF form of business?

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  1. The liability of the co-parceners is limited, except for that of karta which makes the karta to manage the business in the most efficient manner.

  2. A HUF business is not affected by the insolvency or death of any member including that of karta.

  3. Both (a) and [b)

  4. (a)or(b)

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In a Hindu Undivided Family business only the male members get a share in the business by virtue of their being part of the family. A Hindu Undivided Family is an extended family arrangement prevalent among Hindus of the Indian subcontinent. It came into existence as per Hindu Inheritance Laws of India. Following can be treated as advantage of HUF form of business:

a) The liability of the co-parceners is limited, except for that of karta which makes the karta to manage the business in the most efficient manner.
b) A HUF business is not affected by the insolvency or death of any member including that of karta.

Which of the following can be treated as disadvantages of HUF form of business?

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  1. HUF business has generally limited financial and managerial resource.

  2. There is always a lack of motivation among the members to work hard.gains.

  3. Since the karta has absolute freedom to manage the business, there is scope for him to misuse it for his personal gains.

  4. All of above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
In a Hindu Undivided Family business only the male members get a share in the business by virtue of their being part of the family. A Hindu Undivided Family is an extended family arrangement prevalent among Hindus of the Indian subcontinent. It came into existence as per Hindu Inheritance Laws of India. Following can be treated as disadvantage of HUF form of business:
a) HUF business has generally limited financial and managerial resource.
b) There is always a lack of motivation among the members to work hard.gains.
c) Since the karta has absolute freedom to manage the business, there is scope for him to misuse it for his personal gains.

No stranger can ever be qualified to be a karta, but an adopted son who is the eldest in the family can be qualified.

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  1. False

  2. True

  3. Partly true

  4. None of above

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

No stranger can ever be qualified to be a karta, but an adopted son who is the eldest in the family can be qualified- this is a true statement. The affairs of business are managed by the head of the family, who is known as the Karta. In the entire Hindu joint family, the karta occupies a very important position. Karta is the eldest member of the family. Only a coparcener can become Karta.