Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Business Studies

Chapter

Forms of Business Organisation

Question:

What is the liability of Sole proprietors?

Options:

Limited

Unlimited

Limited up to the amount guaranteed given by him

No liability. The whole liability is of co-parceners

Correct Answer:

Unlimited

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 2- Unlimited.

Sole proprietorship refers to a form of business organisation which is owned, managed and controlled by an individual who is the recipient of all profits and bearer of all risks. Sole proprietors have unlimited liability. This implies that have to bring in Rs. 20,000 from her personal sources even if she has to sell her personal property to repay the firm’s debts.