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Characteristics of sole proprietorship form of business is/are :
1. Single owner
2. Unlimited liability
3. Control by partner
4. No sharing of profit and loss

A

1 and 4 only

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2, 3, 4

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2 and 1 only

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D

4, 2 and 1

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Solution

The correct option is D 4, 2 and 1
Sole proprietorship is owned and controlled by one person. The main features of the proprietorship form of business are:
1. Single owner
2. Unlimited liability
3. No sharing of profit and loss
4. No Separate Business Entity
5. Less formalities
Thus the correct answer is D.

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Q. Answer is Yes or No:
(a) The sole proprietor is the exclusive master of his business.
(b) The liability of a sole proprietor is limited.
(c) A sole proprietorship has no legal existence apart from its owner.
(d) Sole proprietorship is the oldest form of business organisation.
(e) It is difficult to set up a sole proprietorship.

Q. Fill in the blanks:
(a) Sole proprietorship is the _______ from of business enterprises, (latest / oldest)
(b) Sole proprietorship is most suitable form for _______ business, (small / large)
(c) Liability of a sole proprietor is ________ (limited / unlimited)
(d) Sole proprietorship _______ a separate legal entity, (has / does not have)
(e) It is ______ to set up a sole proprietorship firm,(easy / difficult)

In sole proprietorship, the owner takes all decisions and is in full control of the business.

Q. (a) W, X, Y and Z are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 1/3, 1/6, 1/3 and 1/6 respectively. Y retires and W, X and Z decide to share the profits and losses equally in future.
Calculate gaining ratio.
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Q. State with reasons whether the following statements are true or false.
1. There is no limit for membership in Joint Hindu family Business.
2. The liability of a Karta in a Joint Hindu family firm is limited.
3. The maximum number of members in a Joint Hindu family is 20.
4. Company form of organization has developed before industrial revolution.
5. A joint stock company can raise huge capital.
6. Share holders can manage the business.
7. The ownership and management are not separate in Joint stock company.
8. The main purpose of a co-operative organization is to earn profit.
9. The membership of a co-operative society is voluntary.
10. Co-operative society differs from other forms of commercial organizations.
11. Maximization of profit is the main motto of co-operative society.
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16. A sole trading concern is easiest to form.

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