Question

    As per the General Insurance Business (Nationalisation) Act, 1972 the authorised capital of the General Insurance Corporation shall be rupees __________

    A Five crores Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B One hundred and fifty lakhs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Two hundred and fifty crores Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Three hundred and fifty crores Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Two hundred and fifty crores Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Explanation: Section 9.   Formation of General Insurance Corporation of India: (2) The authorised capital of the Corporation shall be 2[rupees two hundred and fifty crores, divided into two hundred and fifty lakhs fully paid-up shares] of one hundred rupees each, out of which rupees five crores shall be the initial subscribed capital of the Corporation: Provided that the Central Government may, by notification, increase or reduce the authorised capital or subscribed capital, as the case may be, as it deems fit.

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