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The Sharma family runs a successful spice business that has been operating for generations. Customers trust their products because of the business's long-standing reputation. Which advantage of joint Hindu family business is illustrated in this case?
- Incentive to work hard
- Ancestral goodwill
- Ease of formation
- Quick decisions
Sole Proprietorship
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Ancestral goodwill
Reason — A joint Hindu family business enjoys the benefits of ancestral goodwill. The long-standing reputation built over generations creates trust among customers. The creditworthiness of the business is also high due to the large property of the family and unlimited personal liability of the karta.
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