190+ Corporate Laws Solved MCQs

101.

A ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ may be defined as a person having aontrol over the affairs, conduct and management of a company.

A. Share holders
B. Director
C. Body Corporate
D. Member
Answer» B. Director
102.

‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ is the supreme policy framing and decision making organ of a company.

A. Board of directors
B. Share holders
C. Auditor
D. Body corporate
Answer» A. Board of directors
103.

According to sec.225, the directors should be appointed in he ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐

A. Office of the Registrar
B. General Meeting
C. Company
D. Share holders
Answer» B. General Meeting
104.

The office of a director becomes vacant if he fails to obtain his qualification shares within ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐

A. 30 days
B. 1 month
C. 2 months
D. 3 month
Answer» C. 2 months
105.

A elected director can be terminated by the

A. Company
B. High Court
C. State Government
D. Central Government
Answer» D. Central Government
106.

‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ vacancy is caused by resignation, death, insolvency or insanity

A. Casual
B. General
C. Special
D. None of the above
Answer» A. Casual
107.

The maximum remuneration paid to a manager cannot exceed ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ percent of the annual net profit

A. 10%
B. 5%
C. 15%
D. 25%
Answer» B. 5%
108.

The managing directors hold the ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ shares of the company.

A. Deemed
B. Equity
C. Qualification
D. Preference
Answer» C. Qualification
109.

Directors are ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ of he powers conferred on then and they must exercise those powers bonafide and for the benefit of the company.

A. Trustee
B. Management
C. Representative
D. None of the above
Answer» A. Trustee
110.

‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Member of directors need to retire every year

A. 2/3
B. 2
C. ¼
D. 1/3
Answer» D. 1/3
111.

The directors may be held ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ liable on their failure to fulfill the formalities imposed upon them by the Act

A. General law
B. Criminal
C. Civil
D. All of the above
Answer» B. Criminal
112.

A person cannot hold directorship of more than ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐companies at a time

A. 15
B. 50
C. 25
D. 10
Answer» A. 15
113.

‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐is the executive authority of the company

A. Partners
B. Shareholders
C. Board of Directors
D. Expert
Answer» C. Board of Directors
114.

A meeting of Board of Directors shall be held at least ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐

A. One month
B. Once in every 3 months and at least 4 such meetings shall be held every year.
C. Two month
D. 4 months and at least 3 such meetings must be held in every year.
Answer» B. Once in every 3 months and at least 4 such meetings shall be held every year.
115.

The quorum for a meeting of the board of directors shall be ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ of its total strength or 2 directors whichever is higher.

A. 3
B. ½
C. ¼
D. 1/3
Answer» D. 1/3
116.

Minimum number of directors in public company is ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐

A. 3
B. 2
C. 4
D. 1
Answer» A. 3
117.

Minimum number of directors in private company is ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐

A. 3
B. 2
C. 4
D. 1
Answer» B. 2
118.

‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ is a group of people who are acting on behalf of the company

A. Managing Director
B. Partnership
C. Board of Directors
D. All of the above
Answer» C. Board of Directors
119.

A managing Director can be appointed for a maximum period of ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐

A. 2 years
B. 10 years
C. 3 years
D. 5 years
Answer» D. 5 years
120.

‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ can be imposed on directors for non compliance of requirements’of companies Act

A. Penalty
B. Fine
C. Statutory penalty
D. Criminal liability
Answer» B. Fine
121.

When a director voluntarily remains absent from the three consecutive meetings of the Board of Directors, and

A. He become liable to be punished with @Rs.500 for every default
B. He is disqualified for becoming a director of any company
C. His office falls vacant
D. None of the above
Answer» C. His office falls vacant
122.

‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ is a manufacturing process

A. Railway running shed
B. Existing films
C. Making of Bidi
D. Mere‐storage of salable articles in refrigerator.
Answer» C. Making of Bidi
123.

The term whole time director is defined in sec.‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ of the Companies Act 1956

A. 2(25)
B. 2(24)
C. 3(25)
D. 3(24)
Answer» B. 2(24)
124.

‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ director act during the absence of the original director.

A. First director
B. Additional director
C. Alternative director
D. Representative director
Answer» C. Alternative director
125.

‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ is the first general meeting of the share holders odf a public company

A. Extra ordinary meeting
B. Class meeting
C. General meeting
D. Statutory meeting.
Answer» D. Statutory meeting.
126.

Statutory meeting held within a period of ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐

A. 90 days from the date at which the company is entitled to start its business
B. 6 months from the date of incorporation
C. Not less one month & not more than 6 month which the company is entitled to start its business
D. 18 months from the date of incorporation
Answer» C. Not less one month & not more than 6 month which the company is entitled to start its business
127.

The first annual general meeting of the company must be held within ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐

A. 6 months of incorporation
B. 6 months from the date at which the company’s entitled to start its business
C. 18 months from the date at which the company is entitled to start its business
D. 18 months of incorporation.
Answer» D. 18 months of incorporation.
128.

‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ called for dealing with some urgent special business which cannot e postponed till the next annual general meeting.

A. Extra ordinary general meeting
B. Ordinary general meeting
C. Class meeting
D. None of the above.
Answer» A. Extra ordinary general meeting
129.

‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ is the minimum number that should be present at the meeting as per the articles of the company before any business can be validly transacted.

A. Minutes
B. Quorum
C. Register
D. Proxies
Answer» B. Quorum
130.

For the proper conduct of business in a meeting a ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ is necessary

A. Director
B. Managing director
C. Chairman
D. Shareholders
Answer» C. Chairman
131.

‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ is the official records of the meeting of the company

A. Quorum
B. Register
C. Report
D. Minute
Answer» D. Minute
132.

The chairman of the company has ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ vote

A. 1
B. 3
C. 2
D. None of these.
Answer» C. 2
133.

‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ means the list of business or thing to be done at the meeting

A. Quorum
B. Register
C. Minutes
D. Agenda
Answer» D. Agenda
134.

‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ refers to the instrument by which a person is appointed to act for another at a meeting of the company.

A. Proxy
B. Quorum
C. Motion
D. None of the above
Answer» A. Proxy
135.

Decisions of a company are made by ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ of its members passed at meeting of members

A. Notice
B. Resolution
C. Quorum
D. Circular
Answer» B. Resolution
136.

‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ is the resolution which is passed at validly called general meeting, by simple majority of the members.

A. Special resolution
B. Resolution by postal ballot
C. Ordinary resolution
D. Resolution requiring special notice.
Answer» C. Ordinary resolution
137.

‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ is the resolution which is passed , at valid called general meeting, by special majority of the meeting.

A. Ordinary resolution
B. Special resolution
C. Resolution by postal ballot
D. Resolution requiring special notice.
Answer» B. Special resolution
138.

Special resolution is passed by majority ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ of the members voting by show of hands or on poll either in person or by proxy.

A. 1/3
B. ½
C. 3
D. ¾
Answer» D. ¾
139.

‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ is a proposal put before a meeting.

A. Motion
B. Resolution
C. Quorum
D. Proxy
Answer» A. Motion
140.

‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ is a decision on the proposal

A. Quorum
B. Proxy
C. Motion
D. Resolution
Answer» D. Resolution
141.

winding up by the order of Tribunal is ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐

A. Voluntary winding up
B. Compulsory winding up
C. Winding up
D. All the above.
Answer» B. Compulsory winding up
142.

Winding up by special resolution passed by the company

A. Compulsory winding up
B. Winding up
C. Voluntary winding up
D. All of the above
Answer» C. Voluntary winding up
143.

In case of members voluntary winding up , the liquidation for conducting the winding up proceedings is appointed by ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐.

A. Central government
B. Company in its general meeting
C. Company law board
D. Register
Answer» B. Company in its general meeting
144.

The company is dissolved when the tribunal passes in order of dissolution and the Tribunal shelf pass such order ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐.

A. When the affairs of the company have been completely wound up
B. Immediately after the winding up order
C. At the instance of Central government
D. At the distance of company law Board.
Answer» A. When the affairs of the company have been completely wound up
145.

A past member can also be placed on the list of contributories of he has ceased to be a member within ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐

A. 3 years before the commencement of the winding up
B. 2 years before the commencement of the winding up
C. 18 months before the commencement of the winding up
D. 12 months before the commencement of the winding up
Answer» D. 12 months before the commencement of the winding up
146.

The name of a defunct company can be resorted to register on an application made to the Tribunal by the company, or any member or a creditor within ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐.

A. 3 years from the dissolution
B. 6 years from the dissolution
C. 20 years from the dissolution
D. 12 years from the dissolution.
Answer» C. 20 years from the dissolution
147.

‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐is the first state in which assists realized liabilities are paid off and surplus is distributed

A. Dissolution
B. Winding up
C. Acquisitions
D. All of the above
Answer» B. Winding up
148.

The order of dissolution can be issued only by the company

A. Tribunal
B. Company Law Board
C. Both A and B
D. None of these.
Answer» A. Tribunal
149.

In members voluntary winding up control of winding up in the hands of the ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐

A. Creditors
B. Members
C. Company
D. Directors
Answer» C. Company
150.

A person who completed 15th year and below 18 year

A. Audit
B. Adolescent
C. Minor
D. Young person
Answer» B. Adolescent
151.

‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ mean a person who is either child or Adolescent

A. Child
B. Young person
C. Adolescent
D. Adult
Answer» B. Young person
152.

‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ is a person who has ultimate control over the affairs of factory

A. Young person
B. Adult
C. Occupier
D. Adolescent
Answer» C. Occupier
153.

Section 10 provides for the appointment of ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐

A. Inspector
B. Adult
C. Certifying surgeon
D. Adolescent
Answer» C. Certifying surgeon
154.

Every worker who worked for ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ days entitled to Annual Wages

A. 200
B. 240
C. 500
D. 440
Answer» B. 240
155.

Factories Act came in to existence in ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐

A. 1948
B. 1881
C. 1781
D. 1757
Answer» A. 1948
156.

Corporal property is ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐

A. Equable
B. Visible
C. Tangible
D. Flexible
Answer» C. Tangible
157.

‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ are the true owners of the company.

A. Members
B. Investors
C. Directors
D. Share holders
Answer» D. Share holders
158.

Corporal refer to ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐

A. Possession
B. Ownership
C. Building
D. Computer
Answer» B. Ownership
159.

‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ auditors of the company are appointed by the share holders in annual General Meeting.

A. General
B. Statutory
C. Special
D. None of these
Answer» B. Statutory
160.

In corporal properties are not ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐

A. Flexible
B. Apparent
C. Corporal
D. Reachable
Answer» B. Apparent
161.

The board shall meet at least four time a year, with a maximum times gap of ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ between any two meetings

A. 6 months
B. 3 months
C. 2 months
D. 4 months
Answer» B. 3 months
162.

A ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ is a visual symbol attached to goods

A. Patent
B. A trade mark
C. Corporal goods
D. Sealed goods
Answer» B. A trade mark
163.

A registered trade mark is called ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐

A. Patent
B. Sealed good
C. Common Law Mark
D. ISI mark
Answer» C. Common Law Mark
164.

Which of the following documents is submitted by the board of directors at every AGM‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐?

A. Balance sheet
B. Profit and Loss Account
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Both A and B
165.

The time gap between two Annual Meeting should not exceed‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐

A. 6 months
B. 12 months
C. 8 months
D. 15 months.
Answer» D. 15 months.
166.

Extra ordinary meeting of the ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐

A. Member
B. Share holders
C. Directors
D. Both A and B
Answer» B. Share holders
167.

East India Company is an example of ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ company

A. Chartered
B. Statutory
C. Registered
D. Foreign.
Answer» A. Chartered
168.

Mention one right that the proxy enjoys during a meeting?

A. Right to attend the meeting
B. Right to poll
C. Right to vote
D. None of these
Answer» C. Right to vote
169.

The minutes of the company in case of a Board Meeting shall be signed by ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐

A. Director
B. Chairman
C. Managing director
D. Both A and B.
Answer» B. Chairman
170.

The winding up in which a solvency declaration is not made is known as ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐

A. Creditors voluntary winding up
B. Members voluntary winding up
C. Compulsory winding up
D. None of the above
Answer» A. Creditors voluntary winding up
171.

For meeting may be adjourned by ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ circumstances

A. Quorum is not present
B. Lack of information
C. Balance sheet is not present
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Lack of information
172.

‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ guarantees its established quality

A. Patent
B. Goods
C. Trade mark
D. Safety
Answer» C. Trade mark
173.

A unique feature of trade mark is its ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐

A. Corporality
B. Perpetual life
C. Degeneration
D. Industrialism
Answer» B. Perpetual life
174.

‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ is a kind of industrial property which can be purchased

A. Trade mark
B. Collective mark
C. Patent
D. ISI mark
Answer» C. Patent
175.

The company agrees that the remuneration of non‐ executive directors shall be decided by ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐

A. Company
B. Share holders
C. Board of Directors
D. Central Government
Answer» C. Board of Directors
176.

On a winding up order being made, the co9mpany’s property comes under the custody of ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐

A. Central Government
B. Tribunal
C. Share holders
D. Liquidator
Answer» D. Liquidator
177.

A proxy can vote only in case of ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐

A. Vote
B. Poll
C. Election
D. None of these.
Answer» B. Poll
178.

Where a directors acts dishonestly to the interest of the company. He will be held liable for ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐‐

A. Negligence
B. Malafide acts
C. Ultra virus acts
D. Breach of fiduciary duty
Answer» D. Breach of fiduciary duty
179.

Shelf Prospectus means a prospectus issued by ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐

A. Any trading company
B. Any industrial company
C. Any financial institution of bank
D. None of the above.
Answer» C. Any financial institution of bank
180.

The most clause in the memorandum of Association of a company is‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐

A. Name clause
B. Objects clause
C. Registered Office Clause.
D. Liability clause
Answer» B. Objects clause
181.

The alteration of the memorandum has to be certified by the Registrar within

A. 30 days
B. 15 days
C. 45 days
D. 60 days
Answer» A. 30 days
182.

The charter of a company is its ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐

A. Articles of Association
B. Prospectus
C. Memorandum of Association
D. Certificate of incorporation
Answer» C. Memorandum of Association
183.

Notice of the registered office of the company shall be given to the registration of companies within ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐

A. 45 days
B. 30 days
C. 15 days
D. 60 days
Answer» B. 30 days
184.

An act which is to be ultra virus a company is ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐

A. Void
B. Valid
C. Both A and B
D. None of these.
Answer» A. Void
185.

The statement in lieu of prospectus must be filed with the Registrar at least ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ days before any allotment of shares is made.

A. 15
B. 30
C. 6
D. 3
Answer» D. 3
186.

Legal position of a promoter of a company is ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐

A. That of an agent
B. That of a Trustee
C. In a judiciary capacity
D. That of a solicitor
Answer» C. In a judiciary capacity
187.

The common seal of the company should have

A. The company’s name
B. The word Corporate seal
C. The Place of the company
D. All of the above.
Answer» D. All of the above.
188.

RBI is an example of ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ company

A. Charted
B. Statutory
C. Licenced
D. Registered
Answer» B. Statutory
189.

Shelf prospects relates under Sec. ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐

A. 16 A
B. 14 A
C. 60 A
D. 40 A
Answer» C. 60 A
190.

The doctrine of indoor management provides protection to ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐

A. The outsider
B. The Board of Directors
C. The Share holders
D. The managing directors
Answer» A. The outsider
191.

The exception to the doctrine of constructive notice is provided in ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐

A. Lifting the corporate veil
B. Doctrine of indoor management
C. Doctrine of ultra virus
D. None of these
Answer» B. Doctrine of indoor management
192.

The procedure to write facts about resolution and its decision is called

A. Quorum
B. Notice
C. Minutes of narration
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Minutes of narration
193.

For declaration of dividend no ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ resolution is required

A. Ordinary
B. Special
C. Simple
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Special
194.

Minutes of company meeting should e prepared with in ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ of the meeting

A. 21 days
B. 30 days
C. 40 days
D. 45 days
Answer» B. 30 days
195.

Voting in a company meeting can be through

A. Ballot
B. Raising hands
C. Raising votes
D. All of these.
Answer» D. All of these.
196.

An official liquidator is appointed by the ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐

A. Central government
B. By Court
C. State Government
D. Company
Answer» A. Central government
197.

In the event of company being wound up the Tribunal shall prepare list of contributories into ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐

A. List A
B. List B
C. List A and B
D. List A or B
Answer» C. List A and B
198.

Official liquidators are appointed from the panel of ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐

A. Professional firm of Chartered Accountant
B. Advocate
C. Company Secretaries
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
199.

As per Sec. 439 who can file a petition to the Tribunal for winding up?

A. The Registrar
B. Company
C. Contributory
D. Any one of these.
Answer» D. Any one of these.
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