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प्रश्न
Explain the following term/concept.
Dividend
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उत्तर
The term dividend is derived from the Latin word ‘Dividendum’ which means ‘that which is to be divided’. It is that part of the profits of a company which is distributed amongst its shareholders. A dividend is ‘a share in distributable profits of the company to which the shareholder is entitled when it is formally declared by the company.’
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Select the correct answer from the options given below and rewrite the statement.
Dividend is paid to ___________.
Final Dividend is declared by ______.
Dividend cannot be declared out of ______________.
Select the correct answer from the options given below and rewrite the statement.
Dividend amount should be transferred in a separate Bank Account within ____________ days of its declaration
______ holders get dividend from residual profits.
Match the pairs.
| Group ‘A’ | Group ‘B’ |
| a) Dividend | 1) Equity Shareholders |
| b) Interest | 2) Appropriation of profit. |
| c) Interim Dividend | 3) Recommendation of Secretary. |
| d) Final Dividend | 4) Registrar of company. |
| e) Fluctuating Rate of Dividend | 5) Obligatory to pay |
| 6) Decided and Declared by the Board of Directors. | |
| 7) Decided by Board; declared by Members. | |
| 8) Decided by President of India. | |
| 9) Company not allowed to pay. | |
| 10) Declared by Govt. of India |
Write a word or a term or a phrase which can substitute the following statement.
The return on investment paid to the shareholders of the company.
Write a word or a term or a phrase which can substitute the following statement.
The shareholders who get dividend at a fixed rate.
Write a word or a term or a phrase which can substitute the following statement.
The shareholders who get dividend at a fluctuating rate.
Complete the sentence.
Word dividend is derived from Latin term ______.
Complete the sentence.
Dividend is paid to __________.
Answer in one sentence.
What is final Dividend?
Select the correct option from the bracket.
| Group ‘A’ | Group ‘B’ |
| a) Dividendum | 1) ____________ |
| b) Interest | 2) ____________ |
| c) ____________ | 3) Final Dividend |
| d) ____________ | 4) Interim Dividend |
| e) Govt. Fund | 5) ____________ |
(Creditors, IEPF, Latin term, At Board Meeting, At AGM)
Select the correct option from the bracket.
| Group ‘A’ | Group ‘B’ |
| a) Preference Shares | 1) ____________ |
| b) Equity Shares | 2) ____________ |
| c) Deposit holders | 3) ____________ |
| d) ____________ | 4) Payment of Dividend |
| e) ____________ | 5) Dividend Declared but not paid/claimed |
(Unclaimed/Unpaid Dividend, Fixed rate Dividend, Dividend at a Fluctuating Rate, Interest, Within 30 days)
Explain the following term/concept.
Profit
Study the following case/situation and express your opinion :
LMN Co Limited decides to declare a dividend for the financial year 2018-19 in which it has earned profits less than their expectations.
- Is Board right in recommending a dividend of Rs. 5/- per share out of free reserves?
- Can Board declare the dividend though it is not approved by AGM?
- Can the Board give dividends in the form of gifts?
Answer in brief.
State any four points to be kept in mind by a Listed Company with respect to Dividend.
Discuss any four features of dividend.
Give one word or phrase for the following sentence:
Latin word for "Dividend".
