Indian Partnership Act — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 40
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The position of the partners, with respect to their liability for the acts of the firm, under section 25 of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932 is equated with
Correct Answer: Option B — Joint promisors
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Joint promisors is the correct answer to “The position of the partners, with respect to their liability for the acts of the firm, under section 25 of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932 is equated with”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Partnership Act.
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Question 2 of 40
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Under section 19(1) of the Partnership Act, 1932, the acts of a partner which are done to carry on, in usual way, business of the kind carried on by the firm
Correct Answer: Option A — Binds the firm
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Binds the firm is the correct answer to “Under section 19(1) of the Partnership Act, 1932, the acts of a partner which are done to carry on, in usual way, business of the kind carried on by the firm”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Partnership Act.
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Question 3 of 40
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According to Section 11 of the Act, the mutual rights and duties of partners may be determined by
Correct Answer: Option A — Contract between the Partners subject to the provisions of the Act
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Contract between the Partners subject to the provisions of the Act is the correct answer to “According to Section 11 of the Act, the mutual rights and duties of partners may be determined by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Partnership Act.
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Question 4 of 40
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If a suit is filed for recovery and transaction is made subsequent to retirement of partners from firm but plaintiff is not aware of that fact then the partners
Correct Answer: Option B — Continue as partners and liable for transaction
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Continue as partners and liable for transaction is the correct answer to “If a suit is filed for recovery and transaction is made subsequent to retirement of partners from firm but plaintiff is not aware of that fact then the partners”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Partnership Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Partnership Act
Question 5 of 40
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The principles contained in section 37 of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932, apply where a partner ceases to be a partner by
Correct Answer: Option D — Either (A) or (B) or (C)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Either (A) or (B) or (C) is the correct answer to “The principles contained in section 37 of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932, apply where a partner ceases to be a partner by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Partnership Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Partnership Act
Question 6 of 40
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A suit for dissolution of a firm on the ground of permanent incapability of a partner, under section 44(b) of the Act can be filed by
Correct Answer: Option B — Any partner, other than the partner who has become permanently incapable
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Any partner, other than the partner who has become permanently incapable is the correct answer to “A suit for dissolution of a firm on the ground of permanent incapability of a partner, under section 44(b) of the Act can be filed by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Partnership Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Partnership Act
Question 7 of 40
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Section 39 of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932, defines dissolution of a firm as
Correct Answer: Option C — Dissolution between all the partners of the firm
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Dissolution between all the partners of the firm is the correct answer to “Section 39 of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932, defines dissolution of a firm as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Partnership Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Partnership Act
Question 8 of 40
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Section 32 of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932, deals with
Correct Answer: Option C — Retirement of a partner
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Retirement of a partner is the correct answer to “Section 32 of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932, deals with”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Partnership Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Partnership Act
Question 9 of 40
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Section 12(c) of the Indian Partnership Act provides for a
Correct Answer: Option C — Both (A) and (B)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both (A) and (B) is the correct answer to “Section 12(c) of the Indian Partnership Act provides for a”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Partnership Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Partnership Act
Question 10 of 40
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★ Civil Judge
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So long as a minor remains admitted to the benefits of the firm under section 30(4)of the Act, the minor is
Correct Answer: Option D — Incompetent to sue the firm for account or payment of his share either of profits or property of the firm
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Incompetent to sue the firm for account or payment of his share either of profits or property of the firm is the correct answer to “So long as a minor remains admitted to the benefits of the firm under section 30(4)of the Act, the minor is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Partnership Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Partnership Act
Question 11 of 40
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A partner can retire from a partnership by
Correct Answer: Option D — Either (A) or (B) or (C)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Either (A) or (B) or (C) is the correct answer to “A partner can retire from a partnership by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Partnership Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Partnership Act
Question 12 of 40
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Can a minor be a partner of a firm
Correct Answer: Option B — No but can be admitted to the benefits partnership
Detailed Academic Explanation:
No but can be admitted to the benefits partnership is the correct answer to “Can a minor be a partner of a firm”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Partnership Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Partnership Act
Question 13 of 40
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★ Civil Judge
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Admission made by a partner, in connection with the affairs of the firm and in the ordinary course of business of the firm, by virtue of section 23 of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932, are
Correct Answer: Option A — Relevant and create estoppel
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Relevant and create estoppel is the correct answer to “Admission made by a partner, in connection with the affairs of the firm and in the ordinary course of business of the firm, by virtue of section 23 of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932, are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Partnership Act.
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Question 14 of 40
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The right to rescind the contract of partnership
Correct Answer: Option B — Is lost if the contract is not repudiated within a reasonable time of discovery of fraud
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Is lost if the contract is not repudiated within a reasonable time of discovery of fraud is the correct answer to “The right to rescind the contract of partnership”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Partnership Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Partnership Act
Question 15 of 40
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★ Civil Judge
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Section 49 of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932 provides for
Correct Answer: Option B — Payment of firm debts in priority to payment of separate debts of the partners out of the partnership assets
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Payment of firm debts in priority to payment of separate debts of the partners out of the partnership assets is the correct answer to “Section 49 of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932 provides for”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Partnership Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Partnership Act
Question 16 of 40
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In the absence of any agreement, the interest to partners on the amount of loan advanced to the firm, is allowed at
Correct Answer: Option B — 6% per annum
Detailed Academic Explanation:
6% per annum is the correct answer to “In the absence of any agreement, the interest to partners on the amount of loan advanced to the firm, is allowed at”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Partnership Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Partnership Act
Question 17 of 40
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★ Civil Judge
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Where the notice of dissolution of the firm does not mention any date as the date of dissolution, the firm shall be dissolved on the date
Correct Answer: Option B — On which the notice is communicated
Detailed Academic Explanation:
On which the notice is communicated is the correct answer to “Where the notice of dissolution of the firm does not mention any date as the date of dissolution, the firm shall be dissolved on the date”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Partnership Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Partnership Act
Question 18 of 40
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★ Civil Judge
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Distinction between retirement and dissolution was explained by Supreme Court is explained in
Correct Answer: Option A — CIT v. A. W. Figgis and Co.
Detailed Academic Explanation:
CIT v. A. W. Figgis and Co. is the correct answer to “Distinction between retirement and dissolution was explained by Supreme Court is explained in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Partnership Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Partnership Act
Question 19 of 40
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★ Civil Judge
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The scope of implied authority of a partner under section 19 of the Indian Partnership Act is linked with
Correct Answer: Option C — Both (A) and (B)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both (A) and (B) is the correct answer to “The scope of implied authority of a partner under section 19 of the Indian Partnership Act is linked with”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Partnership Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Partnership Act
Question 20 of 40
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★ Civil Judge
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Section 30 of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932, applies
Correct Answer: Option B — Where a minor is admitted to the benefits of subsisting partnership
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Where a minor is admitted to the benefits of subsisting partnership is the correct answer to “Section 30 of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932, applies”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Partnership Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Partnership Act
Question 21 of 40
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★ Civil Judge
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A partnership firm is . . . . . . . by acts of a partner who has been adjudicated insolvent
Correct Answer: Option A — Not bound
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Not bound is the correct answer to “A partnership firm is . . . . . . . by acts of a partner who has been adjudicated insolvent”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Partnership Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Partnership Act
Question 22 of 40
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★ Civil Judge
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Which of the following is not a mode of dissolution of firm under Indian Partnership Act, 1932?
Correct Answer: Option C — Dissolution by Registrar
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Dissolution by Registrar is the correct answer to “Which of the following is not a mode of dissolution of firm under Indian Partnership Act, 1932”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Partnership Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Partnership Act
Question 23 of 40
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Under Section 25 of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932 the liability of the partners for the acts of the firm is:
Correct Answer: Option A — Joint and several
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Joint and several is the correct answer to “Under Section 25 of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932 the liability of the partners for the acts of the firm is:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Partnership Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Partnership Act
Question 24 of 40
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Where the name of the firm and that of an individual partner of the firm is identical, the presumption is
Correct Answer: Option B — In favour of the liability of the firm
Detailed Academic Explanation:
In favour of the liability of the firm is the correct answer to “Where the name of the firm and that of an individual partner of the firm is identical, the presumption is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Partnership Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Partnership Act
Question 25 of 40
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The concept of partnership commensurate with
Correct Answer: Option A — Principal and agent
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Principal and agent is the correct answer to “The concept of partnership commensurate with”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Partnership Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Partnership Act
Question 26 of 40
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★ Civil Judge
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Sub-section (3) of section 32 of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932, requires that the retirement of a partner should be made known through
Correct Answer: Option B — Public notice
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Public notice is the correct answer to “Sub-section (3) of section 32 of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932, requires that the retirement of a partner should be made known through”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Partnership Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Partnership Act
Question 27 of 40
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★ Civil Judge
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The court is empowered to order dissolution of a firm where it is just and equitable to dissolve the firm, under
Correct Answer: Option A — Section 14(g) of the Act
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Section 14(g) of the Act is the correct answer to “The court is empowered to order dissolution of a firm where it is just and equitable to dissolve the firm, under”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Partnership Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Partnership Act
Question 28 of 40
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★ Civil Judge
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Where an established partnership business is continued, without any further contract between the parties, after the death of one of the partners, the same shall be governed by
Correct Answer: Option B — Section 17 of the Act
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Section 17 of the Act is the correct answer to “Where an established partnership business is continued, without any further contract between the parties, after the death of one of the partners, the same shall be governed by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Partnership Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Partnership Act
Question 29 of 40
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Which types of partnership have no agreement in terms of the duration of partnership?
Correct Answer: Option A — Partnership-at-will
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Partnership-at-will is the correct answer to “Which types of partnership have no agreement in terms of the duration of partnership”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Partnership Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Partnership Act
Question 30 of 40
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Section 21 of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932 purports to
Correct Answer: Option A — Extend the authority of a partner in emergency
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Extend the authority of a partner in emergency is the correct answer to “Section 21 of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932 purports to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Partnership Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Partnership Act
Question 31 of 40
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A partner may retire
Correct Answer: Option D — Either (A) or (B) or (C)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Either (A) or (B) or (C) is the correct answer to “A partner may retire”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Partnership Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Partnership Act
Question 32 of 40
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★ Civil Judge
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Under section 44(c) of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932, the misconduct of a partner to order dissolution of a firm must be
Correct Answer: Option D — Either (A) or (B)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Either (A) or (B) is the correct answer to “Under section 44(c) of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932, the misconduct of a partner to order dissolution of a firm must be”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Partnership Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Partnership Act
Question 33 of 40
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The most important feature of a 'partnership at will' is:
Correct Answer: Option C — Easy dissolubility
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Easy dissolubility is the correct answer to “The most important feature of a 'partnership at will' is:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Partnership Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Partnership Act
Question 34 of 40
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In which of the following cases a Set Off can be claimed?
Correct Answer: Option A — A' owes the partnership firm of 'B' & 'C' Rs. 1000. 'B' dies leaving 'C' surviving. 'A' sues. 'C' for a debt of Rs. 1500 due in his separate character. 'C' wants to set off the debt of Rs. 1000
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A' owes the partnership firm of 'B' & 'C' Rs. 1000. 'B' dies leaving 'C' surviving. 'A' sues. 'C' for a debt of Rs. 1500 due in his separate character. 'C' wants to set off the debt of Rs. 1000 is the correct answer to “In which of the following cases a Set Off can be claimed”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Partnership Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Partnership Act
Question 35 of 40
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A firm consists of X, Y and Z. A who is not a partner, makes a representation to B that he is also a partner and on the faith of this representation B gives credit to the firm.
Correct Answer: Option D — Both A and B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A and B is the correct answer to “A firm consists of X, Y and Z. A who is not a partner, makes a representation to B that he is also a partner and on the faith of this representation B gives credit to the firm.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Partnership Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Partnership Act
Question 36 of 40
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The type of dissolution described under section 42 of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932, is
Correct Answer: Option A — Contingent dissolution
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Contingent dissolution is the correct answer to “The type of dissolution described under section 42 of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932, is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Partnership Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Partnership Act
Question 37 of 40
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★ Civil Judge
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The property of the firm includes all property
Correct Answer: Option B — For the purposes or in the course of business of the firm
Detailed Academic Explanation:
For the purposes or in the course of business of the firm is the correct answer to “The property of the firm includes all property”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Partnership Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Partnership Act
Question 38 of 40
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★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
The provision related to the liability of a firm for the wrongful acts of for the torts is contained
Correct Answer: Option D — Under section 29
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Under section 29 is the correct answer to “The provision related to the liability of a firm for the wrongful acts of for the torts is contained”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Partnership Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Partnership Act
Question 39 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
The scope of the apparent authority of a partner is
Correct Answer: Option B — Wider than the implied authority
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Wider than the implied authority is the correct answer to “The scope of the apparent authority of a partner is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Partnership Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Partnership Act
Question 40 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
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If several persons are partners in a firm and one of them agrees to share the profits devised by him with a stranger, the agreement, as per the law laid down in Murlidhar v. I. T. Commissioner, AIR 1967 SC 383,
Correct Answer: Option B — Does not make the stranger a partner in the original firm
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Does not make the stranger a partner in the original firm is the correct answer to “If several persons are partners in a firm and one of them agrees to share the profits devised by him with a stranger, the agreement, as per the law laid down in Murlidhar v. I. T. Commissioner, AIR 1967 SC 383,”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Partnership Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Partnership Act
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