Name of the University : Uttarakhand Open University
Degree : B.Com
Subject Code/Name : BC09 Company Law And Secretarial Practice
Year : II
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UOU Company Law & Secretarial Question Paper
B.Com.-10 (Bachelor of Commerce)
Second Year, Examination 2012
Time : 3 Hours
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Max. Marks: 60
Section A
(Long Answer Questions)
Note : Answer any two questions. Each question carries 15 marks
Q.1 Define company. Describe the characteristics and types of company.
Q.2 What do you understand by meeting- Describe the various kinds of meeting.
Q.3 Describe whole Incorporation process of a company.
Q.4 What is share- Describe types of shares and forms of share capital.
Section B
Short Answer Questions
Note : Answer any four questions. Each question carries 05 marks
Q.1 Distinguish between Articles of Association and Memorandum of Association.
Q.2 Describe qualification of company secretary.
Q.3 Describe the duties of company secretary in each ordinary
Q.4 Explain the legal position of a promoter.
Q.5 Describe types of preference shares.
Q.6 Explain the statutory provisions regarding the minutes.
Q.7 Write short notes on the following :
a. Resolutions b. Share warrant
Q.8 Discuss the privileges employed by a private company.
Section C
Objective Questions
Note : Answer all questions. Each question carries 01 mark.
Fill in the blanks :-
Q.1 A ……………………… company’s share cannot transfer easily.
Q.2 ………………………………. is known as charter of a company.
Q.3 Debenture which is redeemed after a fixed period is called……………………………. Debenture.
Q.4 A person may be appointed in maximum: ……………………. companies as a director.
Q.5 ………………………… is known as eyes, ears, hands of a company.
Choose the correct alternative :
Q.6 The minimum numbers of members in a private companya.
a. 4 b. 7 c. 2 d. 3
Q.7 Forfeiture of shares means –
a. Confiscate the amount of shares b. Deposit the amount of share in bank
c. Invest the amount of share d. None of these
Q.8 The first stage of Formation of a company in knowna.
a. Registration b. Promotion
c. Issue of share capital d. Commandment of business
Q.9 A company can issue shares:-
a. At par b. At discount c. At Premium d. At all of these
Q.10 Who can appoint a company secretary under the companies Act 1956?
a. Shareholders b. Managing Director
c. Board of Director d. Registrar of Companies
Section D
(Long Answer Questions)
Note : Answer any two questions. Each question carries 15 marks
Q.1 Define company. Describe the characteristics and types of company.
Q.2 What do you understand by meeting- Describe the various kinds of
Q.3 Describe whole Incorporation process of a company.
Q.4 What is share- Describe types of shares and forms of share capital.
Second Year Examination-2015 :
BC-09 Company Law and Secretarial Practice :
Section – A : (Long Answer Type Questions)
Note : Section ‘A’ contains four (04) long-answer-type questions of fifteen (15) marks each. Learners are required to answer any two (02) questions only. (2×15=30)
1. “A company is an artificial person created by law having a separate entity, with a perpetual succession and a common seal.” Explain this statement and describe the various characteristics of a company.
2. What is meant by promotion of a company? What formalities must be compiled in the formation of company under the Indian Companies Act?
3. Define the term ‘secretary’ under the Companies Act. Who can be appointed as a secretary of a company ? Describe the role of a company secretary as a statutory and administrative officer.
4. What is compulsory winding up? Under what circumstances can a company be compulsorily wound up by the court?
Section – B : (Short Answer Type Questions)
Note : Section ‘B’ contains eight (08) short-answer-type questions of five (05) marks each. Learners are required to answer any four (04) questions only. (4×5=20)
Briefly discuss any four (04) of the following :
1. Various Restrictions Imposed by Law on a Private Company.
2. Steps that Need to be Taken Before a Company Can Commence its Business.
3. Consequences of Mis-statement and Fraudulent Statement in a Prospectus.
4. Provisions for Redemption of Preference Shares.
5. Consequences of Not Holding Annual General Meeting.