Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Accountancy Part A

Chapter

Dissolution of Partnership Firm

Question:

Which of the following is NOT a ground for a court-ordered dissolution of a partnership firm?

Options:

A partner becomes permanently incapable of performing his duties

A partner persistently breaches the partnership agreement

A partner transfers the whole of his interest to a third party

The firm is constituted for a fixed term

Correct Answer:

The firm is constituted for a fixed term

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 4- The firm is constituted for a fixed term.

The firm is constituted for a fixed term can be mode of dissolution of firm on happening of certain contingencies not 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.