Every Book Back multiple-choice question from Company Secretary (12th Standard Commerce, Samacheer Kalvi) — each with the correct option highlighted and a clear, worked explanation. Free to read in English and Tamil.
Mention the status of a Company Secretary in a company.
A. A member
B. A director
C. An independent contractor
D. An employeeCorrect
Explanation. The company secretary is appointed and paid by the company, can claim salary under his contract, and may be dismissed by the board like a servant of the company, so his status is that of an employee. The book's key, in both editions, gives (d).
Q2
Who can become a secretary for a company?
A. Individual personCorrect
B. Partnership firm
C. Co-operative societies
D. Trade unions
Explanation. The lesson states that only an individual who is a member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India can be appointed company secretary; a firm or an association cannot. The book's key gives (a).
Q3
Which meeting will be held only once in the life time of the company?
A. StatutoryCorrect
B. Annual General
C. Extra-ordinary
D. Class General
Explanation. The statutory meeting is the first general meeting of a public company, held within six months of commencement of business, and it is conducted only once in the lifetime of the company. The book's key gives (a).
Q4
Who is not entitled to speak at the annual general meeting of the company?
A. Auditor
B. Shareholder
C. ProxyCorrect
D. Directors
Explanation. A proxy is only a representative appointed by a shareholder to attend the meeting on his behalf; the lesson's Proxy box limits what he may do there. Auditors, shareholders and directors may take part. The book's key gives (c).
Q5
From the date of its incorporation the First Annual General Meeting is to be conducted within ________ months.
A. Twelve
B. Fifteen
C. EighteenCorrect
D. Twenty one
Explanation. A company must hold its first general meeting within eighteen months from the date of its registration; after that the gap between two AGMs must not exceed fifteen months. The book's key gives (c).
These are the Book Back multiple-choice questions for Company Secretary from the Tamil Nadu State Board (Samacheer Kalvi) 12th Standard Commerce syllabus. Each question shows the correct option and an original, step-by-step explanation so you understand the method, not just the answer. Use the answer key above to jump to any question, then take the practice test to check yourself under exam-like conditions.
Frequently asked questions
How many MCQs are there in Company Secretary?
This chapter has 5 book-back multiple-choice questions, each with the correct answer and a step-by-step explanation.
Are these 12th Standard Commerce MCQs free to practise online?
Yes. Every question, answer and explanation here is free, and you can also take them as a timed practice test.
Where can I find the Company Secretary book-back answers?
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