Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Business Studies

Chapter

Forms of Business Organisation

Question:

Which form of organization is found only in India?

Options:

Sole proprietorship

Joint Hindu family business

Partnership

Joint stock company

Correct Answer:

Joint Hindu family business

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 2- Joint Hindu family business.

Joint Hindu family business is a specific form of business organisation found only in India. It is one of the oldest forms of business organisation in the country. It refers to a form of organisation wherein the business is owned and carried on by the members of the Hindu Undivided Family (HUF). It is governed by the Hindu Law. The basis of membership in the business is birth in a particular family and three successive generations can be members in the business. The business is controlled by the head of the family who is the eldest member and is called karta. All members have equal ownership right over the property of an ancestor and they are known as co-parceners.