Q.95
Company Law Medium Act + Section Given
Bare Act Companies Act, 2013 · Section 149(1)

What is the minimum number of directors required for a public company as per the Companies Act, 2013?

A 2
3 Answer
C 5
D 7
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Section 149(1) prescribes a tiered minimum: 3 for public companies, 2 for private, 1 for OPC. The maximum is 15 for all types, extendable by special resolution. Certain classes must also have at least one woman director.

The text reads: Section 149(1): Minimum directors: Public = 3, Private = 2, OPC = 1. Maximum = 15.
At a Glance
Subject Company Law
Difficulty Medium
Act Companies Act, 2013
Section Section 149(1)
Answer (B) Act + Section Given
Paper AIBE XVIII — December 2023
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