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Chapter 6: Issue of Debentures — Online MCQ Test

ACCOUNTANCY · CLASS 12 SECOND PUC · Karnataka State Board
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Chapter 6: Issue of Debentures — Important Questions & Answers

A debenture is generally regarded as a:
  • A. Certificate of ownership in a company
  • B. Certificate of debt issued by a company
  • C. Part of share capital
  • D. Reserve created out of profit
Answer: B. Certificate of debt issued by a company
A debenture is an acknowledgement of debt by a company. It represents borrowed funds and not ownership capital.
In the Balance Sheet of a company, debentures are normally shown under:
  • A. Shareholders' Funds
  • B. Non-current Liabilities
  • C. Current Assets
  • D. Reserves and Surplus
Answer: B. Non-current Liabilities
Debentures are long-term borrowings of a company. Therefore, they are generally shown under Non-current Liabilities.
A company issued 1,000 debentures of ₹100 each at par. What amount will be credited to Debentures Account?
  • A. ₹90,000
  • B. ₹1,00,000
  • C. ₹1,10,000
  • D. ₹10,000
Answer: B. ₹1,00,000
Debentures Account is credited with the nominal value of debentures issued. Here, 1,000 × ₹100 = ₹1,00,000.
A company issued 1,000 debentures of ₹100 each at 10% discount, redeemable at 10% premium. What is the total amount debited to Loss on Issue of Debentures Account?
  • A. ₹10,000
  • B. ₹20,000
  • C. ₹90,000
  • D. ₹1,10,000
Answer: B. ₹20,000
Loss includes discount on issue of ₹10,000 and premium on redemption of ₹10,000. Total loss = ₹20,000.
A company purchased a business for ₹7,20,000 and discharged the purchase consideration by issuing debentures of ₹100 each at 20% premium. How many debentures were issued?
  • A. 6,000 debentures
  • B. 7,200 debentures
  • C. 8,640 debentures
  • D. 5,760 debentures
Answer: A. 6,000 debentures
Issue price per debenture = ₹100 + 20% = ₹120. Number of debentures = ₹7,20,000 ÷ ₹120 = 6,000.