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220+ Laws and Ethics Solved MCQs

These multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are designed to enhance your knowledge and understanding in the following areas: Cost Accounting .

151.

The payment of wages Act applies to wages payable to an employed person in respect of wage period if such wages for that wage period do not exceed _____ per month.

A. ` 6500/-
B. ` 10000/-
C. ` 18,000/-
D. ` 25,000/-
Answer» C. ` 18,000/-
152.

The quorum for a public company having the number of members more than 5000 is-

A. 2
B. 5
C. 15
D. 30
Answer» D. 30
153.

In the case of an adjourned meeting the company shall give not less than _____ notice to the members.

A. 1 day
B. 3 days
C. 7 days
D. None of the above.
Answer» B. 3 days
154.

Ethics is a set of _________ of human conduct that govern the behavior of individuals or organizations.

A. Principles
B. Standards
C. Principles or standards
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Principles or standards
155.

The society for Business Ethics was started in

A. 1950
B. 1960
C. 1970
D. 1980
Answer» D. 1980
156.

The Payment of Bonus Act 1965 extends to:

A. The whole of India
B. The whole of India except Jammu & Kashmir
C. The whole of India except Kerala
D. The whole of India except Jammu & Kashmir and Kerala
Answer» A. The whole of India
157.

The minimum ceiling on gratuity as per the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 is:

A. ` 5 lakhs
B. ` 10 lakhs
C. ` 15 lakhs
D. ` 20 lakhs
Answer» B. ` 10 lakhs
158.

The ESI Act, 1948 provides certain benefits to the employees in case of ________

A. Sickness
B. Maternity
C. Employment injury
D. All the three
Answer» D. All the three
159.

A monthly return of contribution in the prescribed form 6 is required to be filed with the Commissioner within ……… days of the close of the month as per Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952.

A. 15
B. 20
C. 25
D. 30
Answer» C. 25
160.

____________ is not a negotiable instrument as per customs and usage.

A. Delivery note
B. Railway Receipt
C. Cheque
D. Government promissory note
Answer» C. Cheque
161.

The minimum paid-up capital for a Public company is:

A. ` 3lakhs
B. ` 4lakhs
C. ` 5lakhs
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
162.

If the agreement is made by obtaining consent by doing an act forbidden by the Indian Penal Code, the agreement would be caused by:

A. Coercion
B. Fraud
C. Misrepresentation
D. Undue influence
Answer» A. Coercion
163.

Hundi’s are Indigenous instrument written in ____________ language

A. Vernacular
B. Hindi
C. English
D. Sanskrit
Answer» A. Vernacular
164.

"If you contract to sell peas, you cannot oblige a party to have beans" - This statement applies to:

A. an implied condition as to be description of goods
B. the implied condition as to fitness of goods for a particular purpose
C. implied condition as to sample
D. implied condition as to title
Answer» A. an implied condition as to be description of goods
165.

Who is an Adolescent as per Factories Act, 1948?

A. Who has completed 17 years of age
B. Who is less than 18 years
C. Who has completed 15 years but less than 18 years
D. None of these
Answer» C. Who has completed 15 years but less than 18 years
166.

Which of these is not a negotiable instrument as per the Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881?

A. Bill of exchange
B. Delivery note
C. Bearer Cheque
D. Share Certificate
Answer» D. Share Certificate
167.

A person may not become an agent if ______________

A. He is of the age maturity
B. He is of unsound mind
C. Either of the above
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
168.

In absence of a contract to the contrary, an agent is entitled to retain __________________ of the principal until amount due for commission is not received by him.

A. Goods
B. Papers
C. Property (whether moveable or immovable)
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
169.

Section 122 of Companies Act, 2013 provides that which of the following provisions are not applicable to an OPC

A. Section 100: Calling of EGM
B. Section 101: Notice of Meeting
C. Section 105: Proxies
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
170.

A company in which either of the Government has no paid-up share capital is called as a _________________ company

A. Non-Government
B. Government
C. Listed
D. Non-listed
Answer» A. Non-Government
171.

Section 7(4) of Companies Act, 2013 provides that the company shall maintain and preserve copies of all documents and information as originally filed with the registrar till it’s ______________ under this Act.

A. Incorporation
B. Commencement
C. Dissolution
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Dissolution
172.

______________ are the principles of Business Ethics.

A. Avoid exploitation of consumers
B. Avoid unfair trade practices
C. Unfair treatment to employees
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
173.

In case of contractual obligations where the promisor dies before performance:

A. The legal representatives of the promisor must perform the promise
B. The legal representatives of the promisor must perform the promise provided it is not one dependent on the personal qualifications of the promisor
C. The legal representatives may not perform the promise
D. The legal representatives are not liable to pay damages for nonperformance of the promise.
Answer» D. The legal representatives are not liable to pay damages for nonperformance of the promise.
174.

An anticipatory repudiation has the effect of:

A. An automatic putting an end to the contract
B. Putting an end to the contract only on acceptance of the repudiation by the other party
C. Putting an end to the contract only on failure to perform when performance is due.
D. No putting an end to the contract.
Answer» B. Putting an end to the contract only on acceptance of the repudiation by the other party
175.

In pretended bidding, sale is _______________.

A. Sale is voidable at the option of the seller
B. Sale is voidable at the option of the buyer
C. Valid
D. Illegal
Answer» B. Sale is voidable at the option of the buyer
176.

According to Minimum Wages Act, 1948 wage slip shall be issued by every employer to his employees

A. One day prior to disbursement of wages
B. On the date of disbursement of wages
C. One day later to the disbursement of wages
D. Anytime during the month
Answer» A. One day prior to disbursement of wages
177.

All monies received on application shall be kept in a separate bank account in a ______ bank.

A. Nationalised
B. Scheduled
C. Government
D. Any of the above
Answer» B. Scheduled
178.

Where a company issues shares with differential right, the _____ should be maintained under Section 88 of Companies Act, 2013.

A. List of share-holders
B. Register of shares
C. Register of Members
D. List of shares
Answer» C. Register of Members
179.

Rule 34 provides that where the Tribunal has made winding up order of a LLP, the liquidator shall submit a report containing which of the following particulars:

A. Debts due to the LLP
B. Guarantees given by the LLP
C. Existing and contingent liabilities of the LLP
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
180.

Every member of a company listed by shares and holding equity share capital shall have the right to _____________ on every _____________ placed before the company.

A. vote; resolution
B. Speak; agenda
C. Speak; resolution
D. Any of the above.
Answer» A. vote; resolution
181.

When a professional promotes a position or opinion to such extent that some objectivity may have to be compromised, this threat is known as

A. Familiarity threat
B. Objectivity threat
C. Advocacy threat
D. Intimidation threat
Answer» C. Advocacy threat
182.

The ________ of the company shall contain the regulations for management of the company.

A. Articles
B. Memorandum
C. Both
D. None of the above
Answer» A. Articles
183.

The supervisory board under the German Model is known as

A. Aufsichtsrat
B. Kiertsu
C. Vorstand
D. Kyosei
Answer» A. Aufsichtsrat
184.

An audit committee has four fold relationship and therefore has to interact with management, internal auditor, public and

A. Cost auditor
B. Statutory auditor
C. Tax auditor
D. Management auditor
Answer» B. Statutory auditor
185.

Which of the following is a method of discharge from liability?

A. By endorsement
B. By promising
C. By cancellation
D. By registration
Answer» C. By cancellation
186.

Gratuity is payable to an employee after he has rendered continuous service for not less than five years on his

A. transfer
B. daughter's marriage
C. re-employment
D. resignation
Answer» D. resignation
187.

Who will not be considered as an employee?

A. Canteen workers
B. Casual workers
C. Partners
D. Part time employee
Answer» C. Partners
188.

"Individual pension account" means an account of subscriber, executed by a contract setting out the terms and conditions under the

A. Provident fund scheme
B. National pension system
C. Citizen welfare system
D. Minimum wage payment scheme
Answer» B. National pension system
189.

Which of the following is not a category of company?

A. Inactive company
B. Assistant company
C. Dormant company
D. Producer company
Answer» B. Assistant company
190.

Section 92 of the Companies Act, 2013 requires a company to prepare and file annual return in form no.

A. MGT-12
B. INC-23
C. MGT-7
D. SH-10
Answer» C. MGT-7
191.

The main feature of e-contract is

A. Cost and acceptability
B. Purity and clarity
C. Speed, accurate and reliable
D. Perfection and attractive
Answer» C. Speed, accurate and reliable
192.

Which of the following is not an unpaid seller's right against the goods?

A. The right of retention
B. The right of stoppage in transit
C. The right of seeking claim for damage
D. The right of resale
Answer» C. The right of seeking claim for damage
193.

Where the endorser does not want that the endorsee or any other holder to incur any expense on his account is called

A. Restrictive endorsement
B. Sans frais endorsement
C. Conditional endorsement
D. Unwanted endorsement
Answer» B. Sans frais endorsement
194.

The liability of the partners will continue for the acts done before the dissolution, even after the dissolution, until

A. Public notice is given of the dissolution
B. Partners are getting the final payment
C. Claim is demanded by the creditors
D. The death of partners
Answer» A. Public notice is given of the dissolution
195.

Every employee shall be entitled to receive bonus from his employer in an accounting year if he has worked for not less than

A. Ten working days
B. Twenty working days
C. Thirty working days
D. Forty working days
Answer» C. Thirty working days
196.

Under Employee's State Insurance Act, 1948, the term of the office of the members of Medical Benefit Council shall be

A. 2 Years
B. 4 Years
C. 5 Years
D. 10 Years
Answer» B. 4 Years
197.

Which one cannot be transacted through postal ballot?

A. Appointment of auditor
B. Election of a Director
C. Buy back of shares by a company
D. Change in place of registered office outside the local limits of any city, town or
Answer» A. Appointment of auditor
198.

The appointment of an independent director shall be approved by the

A. Board meeting
B. General meeting
C. Registrar of Companies
D. Central Government
Answer» B. General meeting
199.

The sweat equity shares shall be locked in for a period of __________ years from the date of allotment.

A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
Answer» C. Three
200.

The following is the disadvantage of business ethics:

A. Through increasing morale and trust business can increase their market share
B. Publicity due to well and ethical performance
C. Acceptance of products of the company by the public
D. Diversity in achievements
Answer» D. Diversity in achievements

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