Commerce questions and answers

Commerce Questions and Answers

Test and improve your knowledge of the fundamentals of buying and selling with these Commerce past questions and answers.

86.

The maximum number of shareholders in a public liability company is

A.

One hundred

B.

Unlimited

C.

Fifty

D.

Twenty

Correct answer is B

To start a company, a minimum number of 7 members are required and no restrictions on maximum number of members as per the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.

members are unlimited

87.

A company which issues a promissory note in lieu of payment for goods purchased

A.

Is not bound to renew the note before payment

B.

Can return the goods purchased and refuse to pay

C.

Can refuse to pay on due date since it is only a promise

D.

Is bound to redeem the note for cash on due date

Correct answer is D

A promissory note is a financial instrument that contains a written promise by one party to pay another party a definite sum of money.

the company is bound to redeem the cash on the due date

88.

Which is the fastest means of transportation?

A.

Water

B.

air

C.

rail

D.

Road

Correct answer is B

Air transport is an aircraft design for transporting passengers and freight from one location to another in the air using airplanes, jets, rockets helicopters, and drones.

High Speed: It is the fastest means of transport

89.

Why is clear bill of lading called so?

A.

It shows records of damaged goods

B.

It shows no records of damaged goods

C.

It is a clear bill

D.

It signifies no debt is owed

Correct answer is B

So, a bill of lading is a contract of carriage between a shipper and a carrier, outlining the details of a particular shipment. And a clean bill of lading indicates that the carrier received the goods in good condition, before they actually ship them

a clean bill of lading indicates that the carrier received the goods in good condition, before they actually ship them

90.

In Nigeria, the ministry in charge of registering trade association is that of

A.

Culture and tourism

B.

Finance

C.

Industries

D.

Commerce

Correct answer is D

The Ministry of commerce also provides Geological Services for Industrial and Commercial, Registration of Trade Groups and artisans and Export promotion.

The ministry of Commerce is in charge of registering trade associations