Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Accountancy Part A

Chapter

Issue and Redemption of Debentures

Question:

What is the another name for Secured debentures?

Options:

Naked Debentures

Mortgage debentures

Long Term Debentures

Collateral Debentures

Correct Answer:

Mortgage debentures

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 2- Mortgage debentures.

Secured debentures are also called Mortgage debentures.

Secured debentures refer to those debentures where a charge is created on the assets of the company for the purpose of payment in case of default. The charge may be fixed or floating. A fixed charge is created on a specific asset whereas a floating charge is on the general assets of the company. The fixed charge is created against those assets which are held by a company for use in operations not meant for sale whereas floating charge involves all assets excluding those assigned to the secured creditors.