A 'Partner by Holding Out' is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A 'Partner by Holding Out' is:
A. A retired partner
B. A person who represents himself as a partner but is not
C. A deceased partner's legal heir
D. A minor admitted to benefits
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
A person who by his conduct or words allows others to believe he is a partner may be held liable as partner by estoppel or holding out.

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Practice More Accountancy and Book Keeping Questions

Question #1
A company's 'Fixed Overhead Capacity Variance' is ₹10,000 (Adverse). This means:
A. Actual fixed overheads were higher
B. Actual hours worked were less than budgeted hours
C. Actual production was more than budgeted
D. Efficiency was higher

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Capacity variance indicates under/over utilisation of plant capacity; adverse means actual hours < budgeted hours.

Question #2
The financial statement that shows the financial position of an entity at a specific date is:
A. Trading Account
B. Profit & Loss Account
C. Balance Sheet
D. Cash Flow Statement

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Balance Sheet is a statement of assets and liabilities as on a specific date, showing financial position.

Question #3
Under the Income Tax Act, which of the following is NOT eligible for deduction under the specific Section 80C limit of ₹1,50,000?
A. Public Provident Fund (PPF)
B. Life Insurance Premium
C. Medical Insurance Premium for self
D. Sukanya Samriddhi Account

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Medical insurance premiums are eligible for deduction under Section 80D, not Section 80C. LIC, PPF, and Sukanya Samriddhi are all eligible under Section 80C.