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Which one of the following is NOT an effective way to terminate an offer?

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  1. Rejection by the offeree.

  2. Failure of a conditions precedent.

  3. Revoking the offer following acceptance.

  4. Lapse of reasonable time

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Correct Option: C

LLP shall have atleast ___ Partners

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  1. 2

  2. 4

  3. 3

  4. 5

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
An LLP need to have atleast two designated partners (DPs) who was responsible for working of an LLP. The designated partners need to have DIN or DPIN. So if the LLP has 3 partners out of which 2 are DPs, each one of the DPs needs to have a DIN / DPIN. To start an LLP, you require at least two partners.

N and Z, the co-owners of a house, use the house as a hotel managed either by themselves or by a duly appointed manager for their common profit. Is there a partnership relation between the parties?

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  1. Yes

  2. No

  3. Partly yes

  4. Can't say

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

If N and Z, the co-owners of the house, use the house for hotel management purpose then it will not be considered as any partnership relation because there is no contract between them in any manner, either it is verbal or written regarding the partnership agreement. 

Upon dissolution, which is the proper order for application of the Firm's assets?
I.     Payment of Debts & Liabilities of the Firm
II.    Payment of Partner's Loan
III.  Payment of Partner's Capital
IV.   Distribution of Surplus to Partners in their Profit Sharing Ratio.

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  1. I, II, III, IV

  2. I, II, IV, III

  3. II, III, IV, I

  4. IV, II, III, I.

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Correct Option: A

Where the partnership is at will, the firm may be dissolved by __________ giving notice in writing to all the other partners of his intention to dissolve the firm.

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  1. Any partner

  2. Two partners

  3. Three partners

  4. Four partners

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The partnership which is started at the will of the partners where the firm stands dissolved whenever the partners want it to as there is no fixed period or provision regarding the business duration and determination of the firm. Such a type of partnership is known as partnership at will. Any partner can dissolved the firm by giving a prior notice regarding the dissolution mentioning a legitimate reason behind the dissolution. 

Where the partnership is at will, the firm is dissolved as from ______________________-.

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  1. The date mentioned in the notice as the date of dissolution and if date is not mentioned in notice then such notice is void

  2. The date of notice whether date of dissolution is mentioned in notice or not

  3. The date mentioned in the notice as the date of dissolution and if no such date is mentioned, as from the date of communication of the notice

  4. The date when notice is actually received by all other partner

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
The partnership which is started at the will of the partners where the firm stands dissolved whenever the partners want it to as there is no fixed period or provision regarding the business duration and determination of the firm. Such a type of partnership is known as partnership at will. 
Any partner can dissolved the firm by giving a prior notice regarding the dissolution mentioning a legitimate reason behind the dissolution.

A partner can transfer his interest so as to substitute the transferee in his place as the partner, without the consent of all the other partners; a member of company cannot transfer his share to any one he likes.

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  1. False

  2. True

  3. Partly true

  4. Partly false

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
A company is a separate legal artificial body with a name and common seal by the law. In a company, the owners of the company that is the shareholders can transfer their ownership in the stock exchange market whenever they find it necessary without the consent of any other shareholder. 

To whom the property of the firm belongs?

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  1. Partners

  2. Working partner of the firm

  3. Firm and not to individual partners

  4. Property belongs to both partners and firm

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A partnership basically refers to the contract between two or more people who have agreed to carry on certain business in order to achieve common goals. In the absence of any partnership deed, all the property, rights and interest contribute by the individual partners, all the property acquired in the course of the business and the goodwill of the business is considered as the property of the firm. 

Identify which sentence is correct and which is incorrect.
A. A sub-partner can bind the firm or other partners by his acts.
B. Sub-partner has rights or duties towards the firm and does carry liability for the dents of the firm.
C. Minor partner is entitled to his agreed share
D. Minor can inspect books of account of the firm.
Select the correct answer from the options given.

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  1. Sentence A & B are incorrect while sentence C and D are correct

  2. Sentence B & C are incorrect while sentence A & B are correct

  3. Sentence A, B & C are correct while sentence D is incorrect

  4. Sentence B, C & D are correct while sentence A is incorrect

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

When a partner of the firm agrees to share his own share of profits with an outsider then it is called sub-partners. They have no rights in the firms' business they just have share in the firms profit or loss and therefore other partners are not bound by the sub-partners act. 

A minor can be admitted as a partner in a partnership firm with the consent of all the partners in the agreement where the minor will share only the profits or gains of the firm and he will have no share in the firm's loss. The minor can even inspect the books of accounts of the firm. 

Which of the following statement is incorrect as to a minor's position in a partnership firm?

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  1. Minor is admitted to a share of partnership profits

  2. Minor is personally liable to contribute to the losses

  3. Minor is entitled to a share of the firm's property

  4. Minor can inspect and copy any of the firm's accounts

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A minor can be admitted as a partner in a partnership firm with the consent of all the partners in the agreement where the minor will share only the profits or gains of the firm and he will have no share in the firm's loss. The minor can even inspect the books of accounts of the firm.