Which of the following is a feature of a joint stock company? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a feature of a joint stock company?
A. Unlimited liability
B. No perpetual succession
C. Separate legal entity
D. Managed by partners
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
A joint stock company is a separate legal entity distinct from its shareholders, with perpetual succession and limited liability.

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Practice More Accountancy and Book Keeping Questions

Question #1
Which of the following statements is correct?
A. A minor can be a full-fledged partner
B. Partners are entitled to salary if deed provides
C. Partners get interest on capital in all circumstances
D. Partners share profits equally always

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Salary to partners is allowed only if partnership deed provides. Interest on capital is not automatic. Profits sharing can be unequal. Minor cannot be a partner, only admitted to benefits.

Question #2
S1: Direct taxes are levied on income and wealth. S2: Direct taxes can be shifted to others. Which statement(s) is/are correct?
A. Neither S1 nor S2
B. S1 only
C. Both S1 and S2
D. S2 only

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Direct taxes, like Income Tax and Wealth Tax, are levied directly on the income and wealth of individuals or entities. The burden of direct taxes cannot be shifted to someone else. S1 is correct, S2 is incorrect.

Question #3
Under Cost Accounting, abnormal wastage of material is transferred to:
A. Work in Progress Account
B. Finished Goods Account
C. Costing Profit & Loss Account
D. Factory Overheads Account

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Abnormal losses are not treated as a cost of production; they are transferred directly to the Costing P&L account to avoid inflating product costs.