Balbharati solutions for Secretarial Practice [English] 11 Standard Maharashtra State Board chapter 7 - Company Meetings - 1 [Latest edition]

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The intimation to members stating the day, date, time and place of meeting 13 known as ______.

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The notice of the general meeting must be sent to all members ______ clear days before the meeting.

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The person who presides over the meeting is known as ______.

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A proxy can vote only in the case of voting by ______.

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The appointment of an auditor requires ______.

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A ______ is the proposal put before the meeting for discussion and decision.

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The right of casting vote is given to the ______.

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Minutes must be recorded within ______ days of the conclusion of the meeting.

______ resolutions are not passed in general meeting. 

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For passing special resolution ______ Majority is required.

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For alterations in the Articles of Associations ______ is required.

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Provisions about resolutions are contained in ______ of a company.

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When a poll is demanded it must be taken within ______ Hours.

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The person who signs the minutes of the meeting.

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A method of voting where members can vote in proportion to the number of shares held.

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A resolution passed by simple majority.

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A resolution passed by 3/4 majority

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A company officer who is required to draft the minutes of the meeting.

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A person who conducts the proceedings of the meeting.

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Minutes are prepared before the meeting.

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Maximum number of members required to attend the meeting is called as Quorum.

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Meetings are held only to review the progress of the company.

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Chairman has right to conduct the meeting.

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The authority who can convene the general meeting of shareholders is ______.

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The advance intimation about the day, date, time, etc. of a meeting sent to the members is called as _________ .

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The minimum number of members required to be present at a meeting is called as _____.

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A person who attends a general meeting and votes on behalf of a member is called as ______.

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A proposal put before a meeting for consideration and adoption is called as _____.

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A formal and final decision taken in a meeting is called as ______.

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The written records of proceedings of a meeting is called as ______.

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What is minutes?

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What in Notice?

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What is Ordinary Resolution?

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What is Agenda?

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Who is Chairman?

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What is Point of Order?

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Minutes are prepared before the meeting.

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Resolution is a proposal before a meeting for discussion.

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Polling papers are used for voting by show of hands.

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A Motion is a final decision taken in the meeting.

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Agenda is prepared after the meeting.

Arrange in proper order:

1. Drafting Minutes
2. Sending notice
3. Confirming quorum

Arrange in proper order:

1. Motion
2. Resolution
3. Voting

Explain the following term/concept: Ordinary Resolution

Explain the following term/concept: Agenda

Explain the following term/concept: Quorum

Explain the following term/concept: Proxy

Explain the following term/concept: Amendment

Explain the following term/concept: Motion

Explain the following term/concept: Special Resolution

Explain the following term/concept: Notice

Explain the following term/concept: Minutes

Explain the following term/concept: Point of order

Study the following case/situation and express your opinion:

XYZ Ltd co. sent notice of its Annual General meeting to its members. In the meeting a resolution is to be passed on altering the Articles of Association.

1. Should agenda also be sent with Notice?
2. What type of resolution is needed to alter the Articles?
3. Should the resolution for altering articles be filed with registrar of companies?

Study the following case/situation and express your opinion

A General meeting of public limited company is to be held. State the provision of quorum for:

1. Meeting of the company which has less than 1000 members
2. Meeting of the company which has more than 5000 members
3. Meeting of the company which has 2500 members.

Study the following case/situation and express your opinion

Mr. P is elected as Chairman of General Meeting. Please advise him on the following matters:

1. What should be done if the votes cast in favour and against the motion are equal?
2. How many votes can a member cast under poll method?
3. What should Mr. P do if any point of order is raised by a member?

Distinguish between the following: Agenda and Minutes

Distinguish between the following: Motion and Resolution

Distinguish between the following: Voting by show of hands and Voting by poll.

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State the importance of company meetings.

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State the legal provisions regarding Proxy.

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When can point of order be raised?

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Explain any four methods of Voting?

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State the importance of Minutes.

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Meeting must be duly convened and properly constituted.

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Chairman is responsible for proper conduct of meeting.

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Motion can be amended.

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Proxy can not speak in the meeting.

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Notice is issued to members for a meeting along with agenda.

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Explain the powers of a chairman.

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Explain the duties of a chairman.

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Explain the different methods of voting.

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Explain the types of resolution