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Multiple choice business organisation and correspondence companies act, 2013 - introduction and characteristics introduction to companies companies act, 2013 company

Section 2(45) of the Companies Act, 2013 defines a "Government company" as any company in which not less than ___________ 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 or partly by one or more State Governments.

  1. 31%

  2. 41%

  3. 51%

  4. 61%

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

According to Section 2(45) of the Companies Act, 2013, a Government company is one in which at least 51% of the paid-up share capital is held by the Central or State Government(s).

Multiple choice business organisation and correspondence companies act, 2013 - introduction and characteristics introduction to companies companies act, 2013 company

Characteristic of a company ..........
(I) Transferability of profits
(II) Property of company is joint property of shareholders
(III) Compulsory Common Seal
Select the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. (I) and (II)

  2. (II) and (III)

  3. (III) and (I)

  4. None of the above

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

None of the listed items are correct characteristics of a company. Profits are not transferable in all companies (e.g., private companies), company property is not joint property of shareholders, and the common seal is now optional under the 2013 Act.

Multiple choice business organisation and correspondence companies act, 2013 - introduction and characteristics introduction to companies companies act, 2013 company

Which of the following case clearly established the principle that company is a legal person distinct from its members?

  1. Salman Vs Salman & Co. Ltd.

  2. Salomon Vs Salomon & Co. Ltd.

  3. Salsman Vs Salsman & Co. Ltd.

  4. Smith Vs Anderson

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The landmark case of Salomon vs. Salomon & Co. Ltd. established the principle of separate legal entity, confirming that a company is distinct from its members.

Multiple choice business organisation and correspondence companies act, 2013 - introduction and characteristics introduction to companies companies act, 2013 company

In the case of a company limited by guarantee, the members are liable only to the extent of the amount guaranteed by them. 

  1. true

  2. false

  3. partly true

  4. partly false

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In a company limited by guarantee, the liability of members is limited to the amount they have undertaken to contribute to the assets of the company in the event of its winding up.

Multiple choice business organisation and correspondence companies act, 2013 - introduction and characteristics introduction to companies companies act, 2013 company

Preference shares are those which carry the preferential rights as to____.

  1. The payment of dividend at a fixed rate

  2. The return of capital on winding up of the company

  3. Both (A) & (B)

  4. Either (A) or (B)

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Preference shares carry preferential rights regarding both the payment of a fixed dividend and the repayment of capital in the event of the company being wound up.

Multiple choice business organisation and correspondence companies act, 2013 - introduction and characteristics introduction to companies companies act, 2013 company

Statement A: A company dies with the death of its shareholders.
Statement B: In the case of a private company, every member owing fully paid up shares can freely transfer shares held by him.
Select the correct the answer from the options given below:

  1. Statement A is correct but Statement B is incorrect

  2. Statement B is correct but Statement A is incorrect

  3. Statement A is correct and Statement B is correct explanation of Statement A

  4. Statement A and Statement B both are incorrect

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

A company has perpetual succession, meaning it does not die with its shareholders. Furthermore, private companies have restrictions on the transfer of shares, so they are not freely transferable.

Multiple choice business organisation and correspondence companies act, 2013 - introduction and characteristics introduction to companies companies act, 2013 company

PRINCIPLE: An incorporated company under the Companies Act has a separate entity and corporate liability.
FACTS: Certain persons transferred a tea estate to an incorporated company and claimed exemptions from 'ad valorem' duty on the ground that they themselves were shareholders in the company.

  1. The shareholders are liable to pay as the company is a separate legal person

  2. The shareholders are not liable to pay as it is a transfer from them in one name to themselves under another name

  3. The shareholders are liable because everybody has a duty to pay on a transfer or conveyance

  4. The shareholders will not pay, the company would pay on their behalf

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Because the company is a separate legal entity, the transfer of property from shareholders to the company is a transfer between two distinct legal persons, making the transaction subject to duty.

Multiple choice business organisation and correspondence companies act, 2013 - introduction and characteristics introduction to companies companies act, 2013 company

_____ is an artificial person created by law, having separate entity, with perpetual succession and a common seal.

  1. Partnership firm

  2. HUF

  3. Company

  4. All of the above

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

A company is defined as an artificial person created by law, having a separate entity, perpetual succession, and a common seal.

Multiple choice business organisation and correspondence companies act, 2013 - introduction and characteristics introduction to companies companies act, 2013 company

License under Section 8 of Companies Act, 2013 may be granted by Central Government if _______
(i) It is limited to form a company for promoting commerce, art, science, religion charity or any other useful object
(ii) The company allows the payment of dividend to its members
(iii) Apply its profits or other income in promotion of its objects
Select the correct answer from the options given below -

  1. (i), (ii), (iii) of the above

  2. (ii) of the above

  3. (ii) and (iii) of the above

  4. (i) and (iii) of the above

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Similar to question 494150, a Section 8 company must apply its profits to its objects and cannot pay dividends. Thus, (i) and (iii) are the correct conditions for granting a license.