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What is the maximum number of partners involved in the non-banking organisation in India?

  1. 100

  2. 15

  3. 20

  4. 7


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The maximum number of partners as per Companies Act, 2013 can be 100.

Which of the following statement about most public limited companies is true?

  1. They are owned and controlled by the employees

  2. They are owned by the directors but controlled by the shareholders

  3. They are owned by shareholders but controlled by directors

  4. They are owned and controlled by the promoters


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Public limited companies are the companies which are owned by the state government. They work for the society at large. They are owned by the directors of the company. The directors appoints shareholders who manages all the operations of the company.

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

  1. 1 Lakh

  2. 3 Lakhs

  3. 5 Lakhs

  4. 7 Lakhs


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

According to the provisions of the Indian Companies Act, 2013, minimum paid up share capital in case of a public company is Rs. 5 lakhs.

Maximum no. of members in case of public company is _________.

  1. 0

  2. Unlimited

  3. 50

  4. 100


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

According to the provisions of the Indian companies act, 2013, maximum no. of members in case of public company is unlimited.

The companies are governed by the Indian Companies Act _____________________.

  1. Indian Companies Act, $2013$

  2. Indian Companies Act, $1957$

  3. Indian Companies Act, $1958$

  4. Indian Companies Act, $1959$


Correct Option: A

Which option is NOT suitable for winding up of a company?

  1. Dissolving or winding up by agreement.

  2. Dissolving or winding up by law.

  3. Dissolving or winding up by creditors with the help of law.

  4. Dissolving or winding up by members with the help of law.


Correct Option: A

Which is NOT a feature of an incorporated company?

  1. Transferability of shares.

  2. Limited liability

  3. Common seal

  4. It is an agent


Correct Option: D

Which one of the following statements in respect of a public limited company is correct?

  1. There can be less than 7 members.

  2. The convent of directors and their contract to purchase qualificationshares, if any, required must be filed.

  3. Remuneration of directors is not controlled by any provision of companies Act

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B