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Debenture holders are entitled to _________.

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  1. dividend

  2. bonus

  3. interest

  4. commission

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Correct Option: C

Which of the following is the odd one?

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  1. Net worth

  2. Owners equity

  3. Fixed interest liability

  4. Non-redeemable shares

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Correct Option: C

A debenture holder is not entitled to _________.

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  1. voting right

  2. claim dividend

  3. claim bonus shares

  4. all the above

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Correct Option: D

Debenture holders are ________.

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  1. owners of the company

  2. lenders of the company

  3. debtors of the company

  4. trustee of the company

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Correct Option: B

Which of the following is incorrect with respect of debentures?

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  1. They can be issued for cash

  2. They can be issued for consideration other than cash

  3. They can be issued as collateral security

  4. They can be issued in lieu of dividends

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Correct Option: D

In the event of liquidation of the company the debenture holders have prior right for __________.

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  1. interest

  2. principal amount

  3. both (a) & (b)

  4. none of the above

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Correct Option: D

When a company is not earning profits, then which of the following securities proves a burden on the finances of the company?

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  1. Equity Shares

  2. Preference Shares

  3. Redeemable Preference Shares

  4. Debentures

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Correct Option: D

Which of the following is false?

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  1. Equity is owners' stake and the debentures is a debt

  2. Rate of interest on debentures is fixed

  3. Debenture holders get preferential treatment over the equity holders at the time of liquidation

  4. Interest on debentures is an appropriation of profits

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Correct Option: D

Which of the following securities put a burden on the finance of a company, when there are no profits?

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  1. Equity shares

  2. Preference shares

  3. Debentures 

  4. All of these

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Correct Option: C

Which of the following statement correctly describes debentures?

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  1. Income bonds that require interest payments only when earnings permit.

  2. Income bonds that are not require interest payments  when earnings permit.

  3. Subordinated debt and rank behind convertible bonds.

  4. A form of lease financing similar to equipment trust certificates.

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Correct Option: C