दीर्घकालिक वित्त का कौन-सा स्रोत कंपनी के लिए सबसे अधिक वित्तीय जोखिम वहन करता है?

Match the specific financial sources and strategic objectives in LIST-I with their corresponding impacts in LIST-II: LIST-I (Financial Source/Objective) A. Debt Financing (Debentures/Loans) B. Equity Financing (New Shares) C. Retained Earnings D. Optimal Capital Structure LIST-II (Impact/Characteristic) I. Provides a cheaper source of funds but increases financial risk II. Offers a safer alternative for the firm but dilutes ownership control III. Serves as internal funds for future investment and growth IV. Minimises the cost of capital while maximising firm value Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Which of the following statements correctly describe the comparative features of Equity Shares and Preference Shares in a firm's capital structure? A. Equity shares carry a fixed dividend obligation, which provides the firm with increased financial flexibility during lean periods. B. Preference shares have priority over equity shares regarding both the payment of dividends and the return of capital upon the winding up of the firm. C. Equity shareholders are the residual claimants of the company, bearing the maximum business risk and receiving dividends only after all other obligations are met. D. Preference shares are considered a hybrid source of finance as they offer the fixed-return characteristic of debt combined with the non-mandatory payment flexibility of equity. Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below: