BCOC-135 · December 2023 · English
IGNOU BCOC-135 December 2023 Previous Year Question Paper
Company Law
Structured previous year question paper for BCOC-135, December 2023 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 9
Verified: 29 Jul 2026
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE
(B. COM.)
Term-End Examination
December, 2023
BCOC-135 : COMPANY LAW
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : Answer any five questions. All questions
carry equal marks.
Q1.(a) Distinguish between a public company and a private company. 10
(b) What are the privileges and exemptions available to a private company ?
Q2.What is name clause in memorandum of association ? Desc ribe the procedure for alteration of the name . What are the effects of change of name ? 5,10,5 [ 2 ]
Q3.(a) State the rules subject to which the preference shares may be issued and redeemed. 10
(b) What do you mean by issue of shares at a premium ? State the pur pose for which the share premium amount can be utilised.
Q4.(a) What is blank transfer ? State the evils associated with blank transfer. 10
(b) Explain forged transfer . What are the consequences of a forged transfer ?
Q5.Who can be appointed as a director ? Explain the liabilities of a director towards the company and third party.
Q6.Distinguish between a member and a shareholder. What are different modes of becoming a member in a company ? Explain. 5,
Q7.Discuss the duties and liabilities of a company Secretary. 20 [ 3 ]
Q8.(a) What is an extraordinary general meeting ? How can it be convened ? 12
(b) What is quorum ? What happene d if there is no quorum in a meeting ?
Q9.Write explanatory note s on any two of the following : 10+10
(a) Lifting the corporate veil
(b) Promoter
(c) National Company Law Appellate Tribunal
(d) Global depository receipts [ 4 ] BCOC–135 2023 -135 [ 5 ] BCOC–135 [ 6 ]