Question

    According to the Companies Act, what is the minimum

    number of directors required in a public company?
    A 4 directors Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 3 directors Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 5 directors Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 7 directors Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 2 directors Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 149. Company to have Board of Directors: (1) Every company shall have a Board of Directors consisting of individuals as  directors and shall have: (a) a minimum number of three directors in the case of a public company, two directors in the case of a private company , and one director in the case of a One Person Company; and (b) a maximum of fifteen directors:Provided that a company may appoint more than fifteen directors after passing a special resolution:Provided Further that such class or classes of companies as may be prescribed, shall have at least one woman director.

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