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Question

In every listed public company how many of the total number of directors shall be independent directors?

The correct answer is
One-third

Director Independence in Public Companies

For listed public companies, regulatory frameworks typically mandate a specific proportion of independent directors on the board. This is crucial for ensuring objective oversight and good corporate governance.

The standard requirement is that at least one-third of the total number of directors must be independent directors.

Therefore, the correct proportion is:

  • One-third
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Important Questions from Company law

  1. Arrange the following as per sections of the Companies Act, 2013 in descending order :

    A. Execution of Bills of Exchange, etc.

    B. Punishment in case of repeated default

    C. Annual reports on Government Companies

    D. Petition for winding up

    E. Functions of Company Secretary

    Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  2. Match List I with List - II.

    List - I

    List - II

    (A)

    Producer companies

     (I)

    Do not necessarily require Memorandum of Association

    (B)

    Statutory companies

     (II)

    Association not for profit

    (C)

    Section 8 company

     (III)

    Formed to convert cooperative into a company

    (D)

    Small company

     (IV)

    Paid up share capital is between 50 lakh-5 crore and turnover is between 2 crore - 20 crore

    Choose the correct answer from the options given below:   

  3. Red herring prospectus is a prospectus issued:

  4. The problem of double taxation in international transactions can be reduced by:
    i. Market agreement
    ii. Multilateral agreement
    iii. Bilateral agreement.
    iv. Trade agreement
  5. Under the Companies Act 2013, which of the following company is required to constitute a Corporate Cocial Responsibility Committee?
    (a) company having networth of Rs. 500 crore or more
    (b) company having turnover of Rs. 1000 crore or more
    (c) company having net profit of 5 crore or more
    (d) company having net profit of 2 crore or more during any financial year

    Choose the most appropriate option :
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