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Sectoral organisation of business - class-XI

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The committee which is, set up to advise the Central Government and Company Law Board on the administration of the companies Act is the Advisory Committee.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

For the purpose of advising the Central Government and the Company Law Board on such matters arising out of the administration of this Act as may be referred to it by that Government or Board, the Central Government, may constitute an 'Advisory Committee' consisting of not more than five persons with suitable qualifications.

State with reasons whether the following statements are True or False:
A public company need not issue prospectus for raising capital. 

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B
Explanation:
(i) A prospectus usually is in the form of a statement giving all material information about the company and showing its future prospects. 
(ii) It aims at inviting investors to subscribe for its shares and debentures. 
(iii) It is a must for every public company to prepare its prospectus. 
(iv) It is through the prospectus that the prospective investors know details of the shares offered by the company. 
(v) Otherwise, the investors would have no idea of the shares that a public company is selling
(vi) All detailed information about a company like its business, management, financial structure etc. are provided in the prospectus. 
(vii) The main idea to issue a prospectus is to collect capital for the company from the general public. 
(viii) Although the main aim of the prospectus is to invite or attract investors towards the company still no mis-statement or false claim shall be made in it to deceive the investors. 
(ix) It should contain true, fair and correct information. 
(x) Hence, it is very necessary fora public company to issue a prospectus, as it has to collect its capital from the general public. 

Fast growth in the private sector was after the policy reforms announced in _____________.

  1. $1992$

  2. $1991$

  3. $1998$

  4. $2001$


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

According to the policy of 1991 the role of public sector was limited only to four industries; rest all the industries were opened for private sector also. Privatization refers to giving greater role to private sector and reducing the role of public sector. 

To execute policy of privatization government took the following steps:(a) Disinvestment of public sector, i.e., transfer of public sector enterprise to private sector (b) Setting up of Board of Industrial and Financial Reconstruction (BIFR). 

This board was set up to revive sick units in public sector enterprises suffering loss. (c) Dilution of Stake of the Government. If in the process of disinvestment private sector acquires more than 51% shares then it results in transfer of ownership and management to the private sector.

All the appointed directors are required to submit their consent letter to Registrar. It is true for ______________.

  1. private ltd. co.

  2. public ltd. co.

  3. all the companies

  4. not relevant


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In accordance with the section 152(5) of the companies act 2013, a person appointed as a director of any company shall not act as a director unless he gives his consent to hold the office as director and such consent has been filed with the Registrar within 30 days of his appointment.

Below mentioned are the features of a public enterprise except __________.

  1. its primary objective is to serve Government departments

  2. they are not accountable to public

  3. in some specific areas, they have monopoly.

  4. both a. and b,


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Characteristics of public sector entities are- 
  • Public accountability.
  • Multiple objectives.
  • Rights, powers and responsibilities 
  • Lack of equity ownership.
  • Operating and financial frameworks set by legislation.
  • The importance of the budget.
  • Governance structures.
  • Nature of resources

Under section 44 of the companies Act_________________.

  1. A private company can convert into public company

  2. A private company can wound up

  3. A public company can wound up

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Section 44 of the Companies Act 2013: Nature of Shares or Debentures. The shares or debentures or other interest of any member in a company shall be movable property transferable in the manner provided by the articles of the company.

Minimum paid up share capital in case of a private company is _______.

  1. $1$ Lakh

  2. $2$ Lakhs

  3. $3$ Lakhs

  4. $4$ Lakhs


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Companies Act, 2013 earlier mandated that all Private Limited Companies have a minimum paid up capital of Rs.1 lakh. 

This meant that Rs.1 lakh worth of money had to be invested in the company by purchase of the company shares by the shareholders to start business.

If you want to recommend that your company upgrade its equipment, it would be most likely that you would write a _____________.

  1. Feasibility report

  2. Closure report

  3. Justification report

  4. Formal proposal


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Justification Report is a document which serves as an annexure to the notice sent to the deductor. Also, Justification Report is made available in the TRACES portal. The user has to request and download the file from the TRACES portal.

Maximum no. of members in case of private company is_________________.

  1. $50$

  2. $100$

  3. $150$

  4. $200$


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

464 says "Provided that the number of persons which may be prescribed under this sub-section shall not exceed one hundred." i.e. by rules limit can be prescribed, but whatever limit is prescribed it must not be greater than 100 (i.e. upto 100). And, the limit prescribed is 50 as per rules. Hence, current limit is 50 for a private company. 

To start a company, a minimum number of 2 members are required and a maximum number of 200 members as per the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.

Board meeting can be held on _________.

  1. public holiday

  2. outside registered office

  3. convenient time

  4. all of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Board meetings are normally held during business hours and on a day, which is not a public holiday. However, a Board meeting may validly be held on public holiday. Department has clarified vide Letter No. 8/11(285)/63-PR, dated 2-5- 1963 that it would not raise any objection if an original Board meeting is not held on a working day for the convenience of the directors although it states that an original Board Meeting should be held on a working day.  Board meetings can be held during non-business hours also. There is no restriction that only business hours have to be used. A company’s registered office or head office or any other campus can be used to have the meeting, irrespective of the fact whether or not it is within the same city, town, village or state which houses the registered office. Meetings can also take place in another country. Participation of the directors by video conferencing or by other audio visual means shall also be valid.

Maximum number of members in case of a public company is ____________.

  1. $0$

  2. unlimited

  3. $50$

  4. $200$


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

There is no limit on maximum numbers of members in case of public companies (in India).

Who is the Chairman of Bajaj Auto?

  1. Sanjiv Bajaj

  2. Rajiv Bajaj

  3. Jamnalal Bajaj

  4. Rahul Bajaj


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rahul Bajaj is an Indian billionaire businessman, politician and philanthropist. He is the chairman of Indian conglomerate Bajaj Group and member of parliament. Bajaj comes from the business house started by a Rajasthani Marwadi businessman Jamnalal Bajaj.

Larsen & Toubro Ltd. was founded by _______.

  1. Indians

  2. Americans

  3. Danish

  4. Europeans


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Larsen & Toubro Limited, commonly known as L&T, is one of the largest Indian multi-national firms and leading construction company in India headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It was founded by two Danish engineers taking refuge in India.

ITC was originally named as _______.

  1. Imperial Tobacco company

  2. Indian Tobacco company

  3. Indian Tea company

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

ITC Limited is an Indian company headquartered in Kolkata, West Bengal. Its five diversified businesses are Fast-Moving Consumer Goods, Hotels, Paperboards & Specialty Papers, Packaging, Agri-Business and Information Technology.

Private limited company may appoint ________ number of directors.

  1. 12

  2. 3

  3. 18

  4. 15


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

According to section 149(1) of companies act 2013, a private company can appoint minimum 2 directors and maximum 15 directors.

Which of the following can be categorized as "Departmental Undertakings"?
(1)  Unit Trust of India 
(2)  Bharat Electronics Limited 
(3)  Posts and telegraph 
(4)  Posts and telegraph 
(5)  Food Corporation of India 
  The correct answer is

  1. (1), (2) & (4)

  2. (1), (3) & (5)

  3. (3) & (5)

  4. (2) & (4)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Departmental undertakings are established as departments of the ministry and are considered part or an extension of the ministry itself. 


These undertakings may be under the central or state government and the rules of central/ state government are applicable.

The public corporation is suitable for undertakings requiring monopoly powers, eg public utilities.

  1. True

  2. False

  3. Partly true

  4. None of above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
The term public sector undertaking enterprise refers to a Government Company. The government company gets incorporated under the companies act, 1956. All the provisions of companies act are applicable to a government company. Ownership: The government company is wholly or partly owned by the government.

The funds earned are a direct income for the government.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The revenue earned by the departmental undertakings goes directly to the treasury and hence is a source of income for the government. 

Departmental undertakings are subject to accounting and audit that apply to other government activities.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The departmental undertaking is the oldest and traditional form of an organization of the public sector enterprise.It is organized, financed and controlled in such a manner that any other government organization. The undertaking is under the control of a minister who is responsible to the parliament.

The departmental head can take decisions without the permission of the ministry.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The employees or heads of departments of departmental undertakings are not allowed to take independent decisions without the approval of the ministry concerned which leads to delays in matters where prompt decisions are required. 

Departmental undertakings is a part of the private sector group of companies.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The departmental undertaking is the oldest and traditional form of an organization of the public sector enterprise.It is organized, financed and controlled in such a manner that any other government organization. 

The undertaking is under the control of a minister who is responsible to the parliament.

Which form of organization is primarily used for provision of essential services such as railways, postal services, broadcasting etc.?

  1. Departmental undertaking

  2. Statutory corporation

  3. Government company

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

departmental undertaking is organized self- contained but it is under the overall control of the departmental head and the ministry concerned. It is a very old and traditional form of public enterprise. It may be organized as a separate full-fledged ministry.

The public corporation is suitable for undertakings requiring monopoly powers, e.g., public utilities.

  1. True

  2. False

  3. Partly true

  4. None of above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A company whose shares are publicly traded and are usually held by a large number (hundreds or thousands) of shareholders. 

The usual British term is public limited company. A government owned company such as an airline or public transit company. See also corporation sole.

Which of the following can be categorized as "Departmental Undertakings"?
(1) Unit Trust of India
(2) Indian Railways
(3) Bharat Electronics Limited 
(4) Posts and telegraph 
(5) Food Corporation of India
The correct answer is ________________.

  1. (1), (2) & (4)

  2. (1), (3) & (5)

  3. (3) & (5)

  4. (2) & (4)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The departmental undertaking is the oldest and traditional form of an organization of the public sector enterprise. It is organized, financed and controlled in such a manner that any other government organization. The undertaking is under the control of a minister who is responsible to the parliament.

The undertaking is under the control of a minister who is responsible to the parliament. Some example of departmental undertakings is Indian Railways, Post and Telegraph, All India Radio, Doordarshan etc.

The company which is incorporated outside India but has a place of business in India through its branches or agencies is known as _______.

  1. Indian Company

  2. Foreign Company

  3. Domestic Company

  4. Home Company


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Foreign company means any company or body corporate incorporated outside India which : Has a place of business in India whether by itself or through an agent, physically or through electronic mode and. Conducts any business activity in India in any other manner.

The liability of the member of the company is limited to the extent of the ________ of the shares held by them.

  1. Unpaid value

  2. Paid value

  3. Nominal value

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Also referred to as face value or par valuenominal value is the value shown on the face of a security certificate or instrument, including currency. The concept most commonly applies to stocks and bonds but is especially important to bond and preferred stock investors.Every share has a nominal (or par) value. It may be a £1 share or a 10p share, or whatever. The nominal value is usually expressed in sterling, but can be in any currency. A company may not issue any share at a discount, i.e. may not sell it for less than its nominal value: CA 2006, sec580.

Liability clause in MOA is required by __________________.

  1. Company Limited by shares

  2. Company Limited by guarantee

  3. Company Limited by both shares and guarantee

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Liability Clause. The fourth clause of MOA, the liability clause declares the liability of members of the company to be either limited or unlimited.However, in case of a limited company, the liability of directors or managers of a company may be unlimited, if specified in the memorandum.

Every alteration in the MOA will be made only in these clauses, either in all or any of these clauses. Therefore the situations under which the MOA needs to be altered are Change in the name of the Company. Change of registered office of the Company.

Which of the following statement is false?

  1. No legal formality is required to form a company

  2. The shareholders of a company have limited company

  3. A company can own property in its own name.

  4. A company is managed by the elected representatives of shareholders.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Formality also means the conditions which must be observed in making contracts, and the words which the law gives to be used in order to render them valid. It also signifies the conditions which the law requires to make regular proceedings.

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