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120+ Company Law Solved MCQs

These multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are designed to enhance your knowledge and understanding in the following areas: Bachelor of Science in Law (BSL) , Bachelor of Laws (LLB) , Staff Selection Commission (SSC) , Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) , Bachelor of Legal Science (BLS) .

1.

_________ Order to call a EGM even though 1 member present in person or by proxy.

A. roc
B. c.g
C. nclt
D. d.c.a
Answer» B. c.g
2.

The time period for conduction of AGM is extended by ROC for how many months

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer» C. 3
3.

Maximum rate of discount that can be allowed on issue of shares

A. 5%
B. 10%
C. 15%
D. 20%
Answer» B. 10%
4.

Liability under_____ sec. may be imposed only if it is proved that the companies business has been carried on with a view to defraud the creditors

A. 540
B. 541
C. 542
D. 543
Answer» C. 542
5.

The time gap between two AGM’s shall not exceed.

A. 15 months
B. 18 months
C. 16 months
D. none of these
Answer» A. 15 months
6.

Age limit of Directors in case of private company is ___________

A. 65
B. 70
C. 75
D. no limit
Answer» D. no limit
7.

Debentures payable to a holder of certificate is called_____

A. bearer
B. unregistered
C. secured
D. both ((a) & ((b)
Answer» A. bearer
8.

Minimum paid up share capital in case of a public company is _____

A. 1 lakh
B. 3 lakhs
C. 5 lakhs
D. 7 lakhs
Answer» C. 5 lakhs
9.

The company must deliver share certificate within______ if the shares applied for transfer.

A. 3 months
B. 2 months
C. 5 months
D. none of these
Answer» B. 2 months
10.

The lending of funds ultra vires, the company has no rights

A. under the company’s act
B. contract act
C. under equity
D. none of the above
Answer» A. under the company’s act
11.

Share warrants can be issued with the prior approval of the____

A. company law board
B. dept of company affairs
C. registrar
D. none
Answer» C. registrar
12.

Minimum no. of Directors in case of a public company is ___

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer» C. 3
13.

Which of the following is not a member of a company?

A. partnership firm
B. foreigner
C. government
D. huf
Answer» A. partnership firm
14.

Debentures payable to person whose name appears both on Debenture Certificate and company’s register is called

A. bearer
B. unregistered
C. registered
D. none of the above
Answer» C. registered
15.

___ is issued in acknowledgement of any indebtedness

A. debenture certificate
B. share certificate
C. share warrant
D. none of the above
Answer» A. debenture certificate
16.

In case of Non -Profit making Companies notice of general meeting should be given with in _____ days

A. 14
B. 15
C. 21
D. 22
Answer» A. 14
17.

Change in objects clauses can be effected

A. for any reason
B. for special reason only
C. to comply with c.g order
D. none of the above
Answer» B. for special reason only
18.

Which of the following is a right of the members of a company_____

A. right to have share
B. right appoint auditor
C. right appoint director
D. all the above
Answer» D. all the above
19.

Which of the following can issue the share warrant

A. public
B. private
C. both (a) & (b)
D. none of the above
Answer» A. public
20.

In case of continuing default to convene the AGM fine is Rs.___________ for every day.

A. 250
B. 300
C. 350
D. 400
Answer» A. 250
21.

Transfer of shares in the case of public company is

A. prohibited
B. restricted
C. freely transferable
D. none of these
Answer» C. freely transferable
22.

In the given below who are required to hold A.G.M___________

A. public company
B. private company
C. government company
D. all the three
Answer» A. public company
23.

U/s 274 (f) (g) directors are disqualified for how many________ years.

A. 1
B. 3
C. 5
D. 7
Answer» C. 5
24.

Where the registrar strikes off the register the name of a company as a defunct one, the court has the power to order restoration of name with in:

A. 5 years
B. 7 years
C. 10 years
D. 20 years
Answer» C. 10 years
25.

A share warrant is transferable by ____________

A. by execution of transfer deed
B. by delivery
C. both (a) and (b)
D. none of the above
Answer» B. by delivery
26.

Every AGM must be held with ___ from the date of the Balance Sheet.

A. 4 months
B. 6 months
C. 9 months
D. none of these
Answer» C. 9 months
27.

After the expiry of how much time the company must think that the permission was not granted

A. 11 weeks
B. 12 weeks
C. 10 weeks
D. none of these
Answer» C. 10 weeks
28.

The resolution passed at AGM are__________

A. valid
B. void
C. voidable
D. void ab-initio
Answer» A. valid
29.

Own funds are called

A. debenture capital
B. share capital
C. loan capital
D. none of the above
Answer» B. share capital
30.

If a new company get registered with a name which resembles the name of existing company then it should apply to whom?

A. nclt
B. sebi
C. roc
D. none of the above
Answer» A. nclt
31.

In case of red-herring prospectus the refund is made with an interest @_____

A. 12
B. 13
C. 15
D. 16
Answer» C. 15
32.

If the guarantee Co. having no share capital the liability of shareholders will be

A. to the extent of guarantee
B. unpaid value of shares
C. unlimited
D. none of the above
Answer» A. to the extent of guarantee
33.

First AGM must be held within_____________ from the incorporation of the company

A. 15 months
B. 18 months
C. 12 months
D. none of these
Answer» B. 18 months
34.

The doctrine of__________ does not apply to acts void ab initio.

A. ultra virus
B. intra virus
C. constructive notice
D. indoor management
Answer» D. indoor management
35.

Cumulative preference share holders have voting right if dividend are in arrears for years

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer» B. 2
36.

In case of Partly Convertible Debentures non-convertible portion is classified as_____

A. debt
B. equity
C. both (a) & (b)
D. none of the above
Answer» A. debt
37.

Transmission is effected by

A. sale
B. death
C. insolvency
D. both (b) & (c)
Answer» D. both (b) & (c)
38.

Which of the following can be used for buy back of shares

A. free reserves
B. securities premium
C. proceeds of fresh issue of shares
D. all of the above
Answer» D. all of the above
39.

Deposits should issued with in__________ weeks from the date of receipt of money.

A. 2
B. 4
C. 6
D. 8
Answer» D. 8
40.

If minimum subscription is not received application money should be refunded with in _____ days

A. 20
B. 25
C. 30
D. 10
Answer» D. 10
41.

Information memorandum + shelf prospectus together constitutes_____

A. memorandum
B. articles
C. prospectus
D. none of the above
Answer» C. prospectus
42.

In the event of appointing a proxy joint holders shall sign the proxy form

A. singularly
B. jointly
C. none of the above
D. both (a) & (b)
Answer» B. jointly
43.

Minimum number of members in case of private company is

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer» B. 2
44.

Maximum no .of members in case of public company is

A. 0
B. unlimited
C. 50
D. 100
Answer» B. unlimited
45.

Ques. The liability of members if company is limited by guarantee.

A. unpaid value of shares
B. guarantee amount
C. unlimited liability
D. none of the above
Answer» B. guarantee amount
46.

Which one of the following has a right to claim compensation for any loss due to mis-statement in prospectus

A. purchasing shares in primary market
B. secondary market
C. subscribers to memo
D. all the above
Answer» A. purchasing shares in primary market
47.

______ years of imprisonment will be imposed in case of issue of prospectus with untrue statements

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer» B. 2
48.

The liability of members if company is limited by shares

A. unpaid value of shares
B. guarantee amount
C. unlimited liability
D. none of the above
Answer» A. unpaid value of shares
49.

Forfeiture can be made only if it is authorized by ______

A. aoa
B. moa
C. roc
D. c.g
Answer» B. moa
50.

Name of the member is struck off from the register in case of____________

A. issue of share certificate
B. share warrant
C. forfeiture
D. none of the above
Answer» B. share warrant

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