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An opinion for Bharat Agro Ltd. frames the question as: 'Whether the company is in trouble?' The reviewing partner asks for it to be redrafted. Which redraft best follows good opinion-writing format?

The question should be narrow and specific, tied to the stated facts and a defined legal issue, such as compliance with a particular filing requirement and the consequences of default. Vague questions like 'is the company in trouble' cannot produce a focused, answerable opinion.

  1. A'Is the company in trouble, and what may happen?'
  2. B'Advise on everything about the company's compliance.'
  3. C'Whether the company has complied with a stated provision on the filing of a specific return, given the facts above, and the consequences of any default.'Correct
  4. D'Kindly look into the matter.'

Explanation

Questions for opinion must be specific, answerable and tied to the facts and a legal provision. Vague or open-ended formulations do not allow a focused analysis and conclusion.

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