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Statutory/public corporations - class-XI

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Which of the following entity is created under an Act of the Parliament or an Act of the State legislature?

  1. Statutory corporation

  2. Government companies

  3. Co-operative society

  4. Limited Liability Partnership


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Statutory corporation refers to public enterprise which is created by a special Act of Parliament or State Legislature. which provides for its management and methods of running them,their powers and privileges are determined and their relation with government departments are specified.

The objects and powers of a statutory corporation ______.

  1. may not change

  2. may not be changed easily

  3. may change easily

  4. none applicable


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

It is very difficult to form statutory corporations because it requires lengthy documentation, complicated formalities and passing of statue.The policies once approved, the statue once passed cannot be changed easily. It can be done by the parliament only and this is very time consuming.

Which of the following function can a statutory corporation perform?

  1. Acquire property on its own name

  2. Enter into contract

  3. Get sued or can sue

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A statutory corporation is a body corporate and can sue and be sued, enter into contract and acquire property in its own name.

The government appoints advisers to the board of corporation to look over functionality of the statutory corporations.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The government has a practice of appointing advisors to the Corporation Board which curbs the freedom of the Corporation. If there is any disagreement, the matter is referred to the government for final decisions which further delays action.

The employees of statutory corporations are _____________.

  1. Government employees

  2. Civil servants

  3. Public sector employees

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The employees of statutory corporations are not government or civil servants or public sector employees and are not governed by government rules and regulations. The conditions of service of the employees are governed by the provisions of the act itself. 

Statutory corporations are wholly owned by ______________.

  1. The state government

  2. The central government

  3. Private sector

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Statutory corporations are wholly owned by the central government which has the ultimate financial responsibility and has the power to appropriate its profit and also has to bear the losses of any.

Statutory corporations are not concerned with the central budget of government.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Statutory corporations are public enterprises brought into existence by a Special Act of the Parliament. The Act defines its powers and functions, rules and regulations governing its employees and its relationship with government departments.It is a corporate person and has the capacity of acting in its own name.

Examples: Reserve Bank of India, State Bank of India, Life Insurance Corporation, Unit Trust of India, Employees State Insurance Corporation, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation etc. are some examples of statutory corporations.

All actions of statutory corporations are subject to many rules and regulations.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In reality, a statutory corporation does not enjoy much operational flexibility. All actions are subject to many rules and regulations.

The government does not interfere in the financial matters of statutory corporations.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Statutory corporations are public enterprises brought into existence by a Special Act of the Parliament. The Act defines its powers and functions, rules and regulations governing its employees and its relationship with government departments. It is a corporate person and has the capacity of acting in its own name, Reserve Bank of India, State Bank of India, Life Insurance Corporation, Unit Trust of India, Employees State Insurance Corporation, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation etc. are some examples of statutory corporations.

Statutory corporations are financially dependent.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Statutory corporations enjoys financial autonomy or independence. They are not subject to budget, audit or accounting control. 


With the prior permission of the government it can even borrow the money within or outside the country.  

It prepares its own budget; and has authority to retain and utilize its earnings for its business.

Statutory corporations have the power of ________________.

  1. Government

  2. Public enterprises

  3. Private enterprises

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A statutory corporations is a valuable instrument for economic development. It has the power of the government, combined with the initiative of public and private enterprises.

Statutory corporations are free from undesirable government regulations and control.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Government policy can influence interest rates, a rise in which increases the cost of borrowing in the business community. Higher rates also lead to decreased consumer spending. Lower interest rates attract investment as businesses increase production.

The policies and procedures of a statutory corporation are assigned to them by __________.

  1. Government

  2. Organization itself

  3. Special act of parliament

  4. Neither of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Since statutory corporations are autonomous organizations, they frame their own policies and procedures within the powers assigned to them by the Act. The Act may, however, provide few issues which require prior approval of a particular ministry.

Government do not interfere on major decisions and huge financial decisions of the statutory corporations.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Statutory corporations are body corporates formed by a special act of parliament or by the central or state legislature. It is fully financed by the government. Its powers, objects, limitations etc. are also decided by the act of the legislature.

Statutory corporations are public enterprises brought into existence by _____________.

  1. Public

  2. Government

  3. Special act of parliament

  4. Private enterprises


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Statutory corporations are public enterprises brought into existence by a Special Act of the Parliament which defines it's powers, functions, rules and regulations etc.

Which of the following entity is created under an Act of the Parliament or an Act of the State Legislature?

  1. Statutory corporation

  2. Government companies

  3. Co-operative society

  4. Limited Liability Partnership


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Statutory corporations are public enterprises brought into existence by a Special Act of the Parliament. The Act defines its powers and functions, rules and regulations governing its employees and its relationship with government departments.It is a corporate person and has the capacity of acting in its own name.

Examples: Reserve Bank of India, State Bank of India, Life Insurance Corporation, Unit Trust of India, Employees State Insurance Corporation, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation etc examples of statutory corporations.

An advocate in India sue for his fees.

  1. True

  2. False

  3. Partially true

  4. Totally irrelevant


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yes, in India an advocate sue for his fees. Charging of fees depends on the Lawyers considering the nature of the case, status of the litigants, labour that requires in research works, etc. Even there are Lawyers who charge or not even charge for many good causes. 

Therefore, for this query, i answer that the fee of the lawyers is solely at the wisdom of the lawyer. They deal with the cases and whatever be the result, they take it to appeal or defend the appeal.
 If the case ends in their favour, other side would prefer appeal and if the case ends against his client, he would prefer appeal. So in any ways, he gets fruits. I would rather say, it is like harvesting coconut trees which gives yield in all the ways.

_____is the conclusive evidence in case of company that statutory all the requirements have complied with regarding the company registration.

  1. Certificate of incorporation

  2. Certificate of commencement of business

  3. Both

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Certificate of incorporation is a legal document required at the time of company formation. It is said to be a license to form a company, issued by the state government. Certificate of incorporation has been divided into the different articles but there are many others things that can be included in the certificate of Incorporation. There should be a digital signature which should add by the director of the corporation.

Statutory meeting is to be held by __________________.

  1. Public Limited company

  2. Private Limited company

  3. Both a & b

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

It is a limited liability company whose shares may be freely sold and traded to the public (although a plc may also be privately held, often by another plc), with a minimum share capital of £50,000 and usually with the letters PLC after its name.

It is a limited liability company whose shares may be freely sold and traded to the public (although a plc may also be privately held, often by another plc), with a minimum share capital of £50,000 and usually with the letters PLC after its name. Public limited companies will also have a separate legal identity.

Corporate citizenship is also known as _________.

  1. Corporate Governance

  2. Corporate image

  3. Corporate Social Responsibility

  4. Both (a) and (c)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Corporate Citizenship is a recognition that a business, corporation or business-like organisation, has social, cultural and environmental responsibilities to the community in which it seeks a licence to operate, as well as economic and financial ones to its shareholders or immediate stakeholders.

Which of the following is/are statutory corporation?

  1. Life Insurance Corporation(LIC)

  2. Unit Trust of India(UTI)

  3. Food Corporation of India

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Statutory corporations are public enterprises brought into existence by a Special Act of the Parliament. The Act defines its powers and functions, rules and regulations governing its employees and its relationship with government departments.It is a corporate person and has the capacity of acting in its own name.

Which of the following refers to a corporate body created by the Parliament of State Legislature by a special Act which defines its powers, functions and pattern of management?

  1. Departmental undertaking

  2. Statutory corporation

  3. Government company

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A statutory corporation is a corporation created by the state. Their precise nature varies by jurisdiction, thus, they might be ordinary companies/corporations owned by a government. Examples: Reserve Bank of India, State Bank of India, Life Insurance Corporation, Unit Trust of India, Employees State Insurance Corporation, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation etc. are some examples of statutory corporations

Statutory body is a body that is created under an ______________.

  1. Act of Parliament

  2. An Act of State Legislatures

  3. Neither (a] nor (b)

  4. Either (a) or (b)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Statutory body- any body that derives its power from a 'Law' or 'Statute' made by Parliament is called as statutory body or statutory authority. 

Non-statutory body These are bodies which are formed by executive resolution or action, which means that they are formed by governments action only.

Which amongst the following is NOT a role of a Company Secretary?

  1. As a statutory officer

  2. As an administrative officer

  3. As a coordinator

  4. As a manager


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The company secretary is responsible for the efficient administration of a company, particularly with regard to ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements and for ensuring that decisions of the board of directors are implemented. Despite the name, the role is not clerical or secretarial.

The requirement to appoint a Company Secretary in Private Limited Company is governed by the Provision of Rule 8A and in Public / Listed Company by the provisions of Rule 8 of The Companies “Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel” Chapter XIII under Section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013.

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