Accountancy Part AAccounting for Shares

A reserve portion of uncalled capital (Reserve capital) can be called…

A reserve portion of uncalled capital (Reserve capital) can be called by company:

Answer & explanation

Correct answer: option 1

The correct answer is Option (1) → Only in the event of winding up of the company

NCERT (2026-27 edition):
Categories of Share Capital – “… • Reserve Capital: A company may reserve a portion of its uncalled capital to be called only in the event of winding up of the company. Such uncalled amount is called ‘Reserve Capital’ of the company. It is available only for the creditors on winding up of the company.”