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In relation to OPC, "resident in india" means a person who has stayed in India for a period of not less than _______ days during the immediately preceding one calendar year

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  1. 152

  2. 160

  3. 182

  4. 200

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Only a natural person who is an Indian citizen and resident in India shall be eligible to act as a member and nominee of an OPC. For the above purpose, the term "resident in India" means a person who has stayed in India for a period of not less than one hundred and eighty two days during the immediately preceding one financial year.

If the Registrar is satisfied that all requirements, have been complied with, he will register the company and issue the ______.

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  1. Certificate of commencement of business

  2. Certificate of incorporation

  3. Compliance certificate

  4. Certificate to act as director

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 A Certificate of Incorporation ( is a legal document that is issued by Ministry of Corporate Affairs once a company is successfully registered with them. The Certificate  Of Incorporation is a proof that the company is now registered with the Registrar of Companies. According to Rule 36(13) of the Companies Incorporation Rules, 2014, the certificate of incorporation shall be issued by the Registrar in Form No. INC-11.

Which of the following section of the Companies Act, 2013 defines "Government Company"?

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  1. Section 2(54)

  2. Section 2(35)

  3. Section 2(53)

  4. Section 2(45)

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Section 2(54) defines "Managing Director"
Section 2(35) defines "Dividend"
Section 2(53) defines "Manager"
Section 2(45) defines "Government company" as a company in which not less than fifty-one per cent. of the paid-up share capital is held by the Central Government, or by any State Government or Governments, or partly by the Central Government and partly by one or more State Governments, and includes a company which is a subsidiary company of such a Government company.

A partnership firm cannot become member of the company registered under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013.

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  1. True

  2. False

  3. Partly true

  4. Partly false

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Correct Option: B

As per Section 2(69) of the Companies Act, 2013, which of the following person can be treated as "Promoter"?
(I) Who has been named as such in a  prospectus or is identified by the company in the annual return referred to in Section 92. 
(II) Who has control over the affairs of the company, directly or indirectly whether as a shareholder, director or otherwise.
(III) In accordance with whose advice, directions or instructions the Board of Directors of the company is accustomed to act
(IV) Person who is acting in a professional capacity

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  1. (I) and (II) only

  2. (II) and (III) only

  3. (II), (III) and (IV) only

  4. (I), (II), (III) of the above

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Correct Option: D

Rule 12 of the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014 states that an application for incorporation shall be filed with ROC in _______ in case of one person company or _______ in case of other companies.

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  1. Form INC-2; Form INC-5

  2. Form INC-7; Form INC-5

  3. Form INC-7; Form INC-2

  4. Form INC-2; Form INC-7

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Correct Option: D

According to the Companies Act, 2013, which of the following is/are treated as 'non-current investment'?

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  1. Investment in Mutual Funds

  2. Investment in Govt. Securities

  3. Investment in Bonds

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D

Which of the following is not an object of the Companies Act, 2013?

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  1. To encourage transparency

  2. To encourage profitability

  3. To encourage accountability

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: B

Consider the following statements :
1. Under the new Company Act, 2013, a director is treated as related party.
2.  Under the new Company Act, 2013, an 'Official Liquidator' should be appointed under subsection (1) of Section 359.
3. Life Insurance Corporation cannot be treated as a 'Public Financial Institution'.
Which of the above statement/s is/are not correct

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  1. Only 3

  2. Only 2

  3. 1 and 3

  4. 1 and 2

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

LIC is one of the financial institutions to be established in India after independence. The full form of LIC is life insurance corporation and it was established in 1956. The main aim behind the establishment was to spread the message of life insurance in the country. Also, it was required to mobilize people's savings.

Which of the following statements is correct?

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  1. The 'Corporate Governance' is about ethical conduct only.

  2. The 'Corporate Governance' is beyond the realm of law.

  3. The 'Corporate Governance' stems from the culture and mind set of management and cannot be regulated by legislation alone.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: C