Explanation

A contingent liability is the loss which will be known or determined only on the occurrence or non- occurrence of one or more future uncertain events. Debts of debtors is not an uncertain event but only the realization of a part of the debt in doubtful for which provision must be provided and hence it is not a contingent liability. Items in other alternatives uncalled liability on partly paid shares B. may be called up in the event of necessity, claims against the company not acknowledged as debts (c ) they may or may not turn out to be debts in future. Arrears of cumulative fixed dividend D. are contingent liabilities.