Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Accountancy Part A

Chapter

Dissolution of Partnership Firm

Question:

Dissolution of a partnership firm may be ordered by the court on the following grounds:

(A) when a partner becomes insane.

(B) when a partner becomes permanently incapable of performing his duties as partner.

(C) when a partner acts in good faith

(D) when it is regarded just and equitable by the court.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

(A) and (D) only

(A), (B) and (D) only

(D) only

(A), (B), (C) and (D)

Correct Answer:

(A), (B) and (D) only

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 2- (A), (B) and (D) only.

Except (C) when a partner acts in good faith, all others are mode of dissolution by court.

Dissolution by Court: At the suit of a partner, the court may order a partnership firm to be dissolved on any of the following grounds:
(a) when a partner becomes insane;
(b) when a partner becomes permanently incapable of performing his duties as a partner;
(c) when a partner is guilty of misconduct which is likely to adversely affect the business of the firm;
(d) when a partner persistently commits breach of partnership agreement;
(e) when a partner has transferred the whole of his interest in the firm to a third party;
(f) when the business of the firm cannot be carried on except at a loss; or
(g) when, on any ground, the court regards dissolution to be just and equitable.