Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Issue and Redemption of Debentures

Question:
When a company is liquidated, the debenture holders have a prior right for which of the following?
Options:
Principal amount
Interest
Both (1)and (2)
None of these
Correct Answer:
Both (1)and (2)
Explanation:
When a company is liquidated, the debenture holders typically have a prior right to the "Principal amount" and interest payments of the debentures they hold. This means that the company's assets will be used to repay the principal amount owed to the debenture holders and interest thereon before any other claims or payments are made.