BCL – L1 – SA – Q86 – Company Meetings

Definition of a special resolution.

Question

………….is the resolution, which is passed, at valid called general meeting, by special majority of the meeting.

A Ordinary resolution

B Special resolution

C Resolution by postal ballot

D Resolution requiring special notice

Answer

Explanation:
The correct answer is B because a special resolution is passed at a general meeting with a special majority (typically three-fourths), as required for significant decisions like amending the memorandum. Ordinary resolutions (A) require a simple majority, and C and D are different types of resolutions, not requiring a special majority.

Tags: Company Law, Majority Voting, Special Resolution
Level: Level 1

Topic: Company meetings and resolutions

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