Goa Board Class 12 Sample Paper 2024 Secretarial Practice

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Question Paper Pattern
2023
2024

GOA BOARD

SYLLABUS AND MARKS WEIGHTAGE TO THE CONTENT AREA
BOARD EXAMINATION-2023-2024
SUBJECT: SECRETARIAL PRACTICE MAX.MARKS: 80
STD: XII TIME DURATION: 21/2 HOURS
SR.NO. NAME OF THE UNIT MARKS
1. ISSUE OF SHARES 12
2. SECRETARIAL CORRESPONDENCE WITH MEMBERS OF A 08
COMPANY (A)
SECRETARIAL CORRESPONDENCE WITH DIRECTORS OF A
COMPANY ( B)
3. CORRESPONDENCE OF A COMPANY SECRETARY WITH BANKS 10
4. CORRESPONDENCE OF A COMPANY SECRETARY WITH 10
INSURANCE COMPANIES
5. ROLE OF REGISTRAR OF COMPANIES AND COMPANIES ACT 08
2013
6. STOCK EXCHANGE 06
7. COMPANY MEETINGS 10
8. MINUTES WRITING 08
9. REPORT WRITING 08
TOTAL 80

QUESTION-WISE DISTRIBUTION OF MARKS
BOARD EXAMINATION-2023-2024
SUBJECT: SECRETARIAL PRACTICE MAX.MARKS: 80
STD: XII TIME:21/2 HOURS

SR.NO. NAME OF THE UNIT VSA SA1 SA2 LA MARKS
1. ISSUE OF SHARES 1(3) 2(1) 3(1) 4(1)* 12
2. SECRETARIAL CORRESPONDENCE WITH 1(1) 08
MEMBERS OF A COMPANY(A)
2(1)
SECRETARIAL CORRESPONDENCE WITH 4(1)*
DIRECTORS OF A COMPANY (B) 1(1) ____
3. CORRESPONDENCE OF COMPANY
1(1) 2(1) 3(1) 4(1) 10
SECRETARY WITH BANKS
4. CORRESPONDENCE OF COMPANY
1(3) ____ 3(1)* 4(1) 10
SECRETARY WITH INSURANCE COMPANIES
5. ROLE OF REGISTRAR OF COMPANIES AND
1(2) ___ 3(2) ____ 08
COMPANIES ACT 2013
6. STOCK EXCHANGE 1(3) ___ 3(1) ____ 06
7. COMPANY MEETINGS 1(4) 2(1) ____ 4(1) 10
8. MINUTES WRITING 1(1) 2(1) ____ 5(1) 08
9. REPORT WRITING 1(1) 2(1) ____ 5(1)* 08
TOTAL 20 12 18 30 80
NOTE:
1. (*) INDICATE CHOICE OF QUESTIONS
2. FIGURES INSIDE THE BRACKET INDICATE THE NUMBER OF QUESTIONS
3. FIGURES OUTSIDE THE BRACKET INDICATE THE NUMBER OF MARKS
4.IN UNIT 2 QUESTION OF 2 MARKS MAY BE TESTED EITHER FROM SECRETARIAL CORRESPONDENCE WITH
MEMBERS OF A COMPANY (A) OR FROM SECRETARIAL CORRESPONDENCE WITH DIRECTORS OF A COMPANY (B)
5.IN UNIT 2 QUESTION OF 4 MARKS ie.DRAFTING OF A LETTER MAY BE TESTED EITHER FROM SECRETARIAL
CORRESPONDENCE WITH MEMBERS OF A COMPANY OR FROM SECRETARIAL CORRESPONDENCE WITH
DIRECTORS OF A COMPANY(B)

GOA BOARD MODEL QUESTION PAPER 2023-2024
SUBJECT: SECRETARIAL PRACTICE MAX.MARKS: 80
STD: XII TIME :21/2 HOURS
TOTAL NO. OF QUESTIONS: 39

INSTRUCTIONS: 1. All questions are compulsory
2.Question nos.1 to 10 are MCQ and are of 1 mark each
3.Question nos. 11 to 20 are to be answered in a word or a
phrase and are of 1 mark each
4.Question nos.21 to 26 are of 2 marks
5.Question nos.27 to 32 are of 3 marks each
6.Question nos.33 to 37 are of 4 marks each
7.Question nos. 38 to 39 are of 5 marks each
8.Internal choice has been provided in question no.29 of 3
marks, question no. 33 and 34 of 4 marks and question no.39
of 5 marks

1. The mode of raising capital in which securities are offered to the public for the
first time is called ______________ 1
• Private placement
• Initial Public Offer
• Employees stock option plan
• Book Building process
2. Conversion of physical certificates of shares into electronic data at the request of
the investor is called ______________ 1
• Rematerialisation of shares
• Listing of shares
• Dematerialization of shares
• Transfer of shares
3. Voluntary sale of shares by a shareholder to another person is called
_____________ 1

• Calls on shares
• Transmission of shares
• Allotment of shares
• Transfer of shares

4. Number of days within which the sum of final dividend must be deposited in a
Schedule bank from the date of declaration is ____________
• 3 days 1
• 4 days
• 5 days
• 6 days
5. A Director must vacate his office if he remains absent for a period of
_____________ 1
• 3 months
• 6 months
• 8 months
• 12 months
6. A facility given to a current account holder to draw over and above his own
balance upto a certain agreed amount is called _________
• Overdraft 1
• Cash credit
• Bill discounting
• Demand loan
7. Type of fire policy issued on works of art, pictures, sculptures, and whose value
cannot be easily determined is _____________ 1
• Specific policy
• Valued policy
• Floating policy
• Declaration policy
8. The time period within which the insured must submit a claim to the insurer
incase of goods lost by fire is _________ 1
• 15 days
• 25 days
• 50 days
• 75 days
9. A type of marine loss wherein the cost of repairing the subject matter insured
would be greater than the value of property saved is called _________.
• Actual total loss 1
• General average loss
• Constructive total loss
• Particular Average loss
10. Who supervises the administration of various companies in the state?
• Official liquidator 1

• Registrar of companies
• Tribunal
• Central government
11. State the number of days in which the Registrar may convey to the central 1
government the objections or suggestions to a merger of companies.
12. State the type of order given by a client to his broker to buy or sell securities at a
particular price. 1

13. Name the place on the floor of the exchange where trading of shares takes place 1
14. A defaulter in the stock market who is unable to settle his dues within a specified
date as mentioned by the broker. 1
15. Name the type of meeting of the company in which a proxy a not allowed to 1
attend
16. State the time period within which a company must hold its first Annual General
meeting from the date of closing of the first financial year. 1
17. Name the meeting of the company which is held to transact only special 1
business.
18. What is the quorum required in a public limited company if the total number of
members exceed 5000? 1
19. Who can order an immediate inspection of the minutes book incase of refusal to
provide a copy of the minutes? 1
20. Which part of the report contains the result of the research conducted? 1
21. Explain any two provisions for the allotment of shares. 2
22. Explain any two precautions to be taken by the company secretary while
corresponding with members. 2
23. Explain any two functions of a Commercial Bank. 2
24. Explain any two duties of a company secretary during the conduct of an Extra-
ordinary General Meeting. 2
25. Distinguish between Minutes by resolution and Minutes by Narration with
reference to method of writing, usefulness. 2
26. State any four requisites of a good report. 2
27. Explain any three features of Book Building process. 3
28. Explain any three types of cheques. 3
29. Explain any three implied warranties of fire insurance. 3
OR
Explain any three principles of insurance.
30. State any six duties of a company liquidator. 3
31. State any three circumstances for the winding up of the company by the Tribunal. 3
32. Explain any three functions of a Stock Exchange. 3
33. Explain the procedure to make calls on shares. 4
OR
Explain the procedure for the transmission of shares incase the legal
representative opts to be a registered member of the company.
34. As a Secretary of SUNLIGHT COMPANY LTD., Vasco-Goa write a letter to a 4
member, Mr.Sanjay Madgaonkar ,Canacona-Goa informing him about the
approval of the transfer of shares.
OR

As a Secretary of MAHAVIR HOTELS LTD.,Industrial Estate,Verna-Goa write a letter
to the Director,Mr.Amar Sharma, Sports Complex Road, Panaji-Goa informing him
about the termination of his directorship in the company.
35. As a Secretary of SUNSHINE COMPANY LTD.,Margao-Goa draft a letter to the 4
Manager, Bank of Baroda,Margao-Goa requesting the bank to underwrite the
issue of shares.

36. As a Secretary of NEHA ELECTRONICS LTD.,Kamat Shade,Panaji-Goa draft a letter 4
to the Manager, Oasis Insurance Co.Ltd.,Dadar, Mumbai intimating about the
marine loss and making a claim for the goods lost at sea.
37. Draft the Notice and Agenda of the 10th.Annual General Meeting of CITIZEN 4
ELECTRONICS LTD.,Mapusa-Goa
38. Draft the Minutes of the Extra-ordinary General Meeting of PIXELS PAINTS 5
CO.LTD., Ponda-Goa
39. A committee was appointed by LOTUS INDIA LTD., Panjim-Goa to study the drop 5
in sales of rainwear in the state of Goa. As a secretary of the committee draft a
committee report.
OR

Draft the Progress Report of AMOL ICECREAM LTD., Mapusa-Goa which has
completed ten years successfully.

SYLLABUS AND MARKS WEIGHTAGE TO THE CONTENT AREA
FIRST QUARTERLY EXAMINATION 2023-2024
SUBJECT: SECRETARIAL PRACTICE MAX.MARKS: 20
STD: XII TIME DURATION: 1 HOUR

SR.NO. NAME OF THE UNIT MARKS
1. ISSUE OF SHARES 12
2. SECRETARIAL CORRESPONDENCE WITH MEMBERSOF A 08
COMPANY (A)
SECRETARIAL CORRESPONDENCE WITH
DIRECTORS OF A COMPANY ( B)
TOTAL 20

QUESTION-WISE DISTRIBUTION OF MARKS

SR.NO. NAME OF THE UNIT VSA SA1 SA2 LA MARKS
1. ISSUE OF SHARES 1(3) 2(1) 3(1) 4(1)* 12
2. SECRETARIAL 1(1) 08
CORRESPONDENCE WITH
MEMBERS OF A COMPANY(A)
SECRETARIAL 1(1) 2(1) 4(1)*
CORRESPONDENCE WITH
DIRECTORS OF A COMPANY (B)

NOTE:1.(*) INDICATE CHOICE OF QUESTIONS
2. FIGURES INSIDE THE BRACKET INDICATE THE NUMBER OF QUESTIONS

3. FIGURES OUTSIDE THE BRACKET INDICATE THE NUMBER OF MARKS

FIRST QUARTERLY MODEL QUESTION PAPER 2023-2024

SUBJECT: SECRETARIAL PRACTICE

MAX.MARKS: 20
STD: XII TIME: 1 HOUR
TOTAL NO. OF QUESTIONS: 10

INSTRUCTIONS: 1.All questions are compulsory
2. Question nos.1 to 3 are MCQ and are of 1 mark each
3. Question nos. 4 and 5 are to be answered in a word or a phrase and are of
1 mark each
4. Question nos.6 and 7 are of 2 marks
5. Question no. 8 is of 3 marks
6. Question nos.9 to 10 are of 4 marks each.

1 When shares are included in the official list of a recognized stock exchange for 1
. trading it is known as ____________
• Listing of shares
• Rematerialisation of shares
• Private Placement
• Dematerialisation of shares
2 The distribution of shares to the share applicant by the company in response to 1
their application is called______________
• Calls on shares
• Application of shares
• Allotment of shares
• Transfer of shares
3 Employment Stock Option Plan is also referred to as _________________ 1
• Equity shares
• Sweat Equity shares
• Qualification shares
• Preference shares
4 Name the type of dividend which is paid at the end of the financial year 1

5 Name the meeting which must be conducted when a director must disclose his 1
personal Interest in a contract.
6 State any four provisions to make calls on shares 2

7 State any four provisions regarding payment of dividend 2

8 Explain any three features of Private Placement 3

9 Explain the procedure of Dematerialisation of shares 4

OR
Explain the procedure of Application of shares.

10 As a Secretary of MOONLIGHT ELECTRICALS LTD., Cuncolim Industrial Estate, 4
Cuncoloim, Goa, draft a letter to a shareholder, Mr. Rajesh Naik, House No. 234,
Comba, Margao- Goa informing him that his share certificate is ready for delivery.
OR
As a Secretary of MANDOVI CERAMICS LTD., M.G. Road, Panaji –Goa, draft a letter
to the director Mr. Mahesh Desai, House No. 543, Zuarinagar – Goa, requesting
him to disclose his personal interest in an agreement.

SYLLABUS AND MARKS WEIGHTAGE TO THE CONTENT AREA
SECOND QUARTERLY EXAMINATION 2023-2024
SUBJECT: SECRETARIAL PRACTICE MAX.MARKS: 20
STD: XII TIME DURATION: 1 HOUR

SR.NO. NAME OF THE UNIT MARKS
1. CORRESPONDENCE OF A COMPANY SECRETARY 10
WITH BANKS
2. CORRESPONDENCE OF A COMPANY SECRETARY 10
WITH INSURANCE COMPANIES

QUESTION-WISE DISTRIBUTION OF MARKS
SECOND QUARTERLY EXAMINATION 2023-2024
STD:XII
SR.NO. NAME OF THE UNIT VSA SA1 SA2 LA MARKS
CORRESPONDENCE OF COMPANY
1. SECRETARY WITH 1(1) 2(1) 3(1) 4(1)* 10
BANKS
CORRESPONDENCE OF COMPANY
2. SECRETARY WITH 1(1) 2(1) 3(1) 4(1)* 10
INSURANCE COMPANIES
NOTE:1.(*) INDICATE CHOICE OF QUESTIONS
2. FIGURES INSIDE THE BRACKET INDICATE THE NUMBER OF QUESTIONS

3. FIGURES OUTSIDE THE BRACKET INDICATE THE NUMBER OF MARKS.

SECOND QUARTERLY EXAM MODEL QUESTION PAPER 2023-2024
SUBJECT: SECRETARIAL PRACTICE MAX.MARKS: 20
STD: XII TIME: 1 HOUR
TOTAL NO. OF QUESTIONS: 08

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. All questions are compulsory
2. Question no. 1 and 2 are to be answered in a word or a phrase and are of 1 mark
each
3. Question no. 3 and 4 are of 2 marks
4. Question no. 5 and 6 are of 3 marks each6.
5. Question no. 7 and 8 are of 4 marks each
6. Internal choice has been provided in question no.7 and question no. 8 of 4 marks
1 Name the account which is opened for a fixed period by depositing a particular 1
amount for a specified period.

2 The basic principle of insurance which states that compensation will be paid 1
equal to the actual loss suffered.

3 State any four advantages of e-banking 2
4 Explain any two types of Marine insurance policies 2
5 Explain any three functions of a Commercial bank 3
6 Explain the claim procedure in Fire Insurance Policy 3
7 As a Secretary of GAS INDIA LTD., Margao-Goa, draft a letter to the Manager, 4
Bank of Baroda, Margao -Goa, requesting the bank for an overdraft facility.

OR

As a Secretary of ANIL AGENCIES LTD., BICHOLIM -GOA, draft a letter to the
Manager, Bank of India, Bicholim – Goa, requesting the bank to open a bank
account.

8 As a Secretary of GEMMA PLASTICS LTD., M.G.Road,Panaji-GOA draft a letter 4
to the Manager, Fire Insurance Co. Ltd., Panaji – Goa, informing him about the
goods lost by fire and making a claim for the damages

OR

As a Secretary of MEENA READYMADES LTD., Kamat Sadan, PANAJI-GOA
draft a letter to the Manager, Oasis Insurance Co.Ltd., Panaji – Goa, requesting
him to issue a floating marine policy.

GUIDELINES FOR EVALUATION OF THE ASSIGNMENT OF THE INNOVATIVE
TEST ( 20 marks )

The evaluation of the assignment could be based on any of the following ways on the
topic STOCK EXCHANGE

1.VIDEO PRESENTATION

2.POWER POINT PRESENTATION

3.POSTER

4.ESSAY

5.PUZZLE

6.CROSSWORD

NOTE: A teacher is permitted to use her/his discretion to evaluate the student
in any other innovative form other than those mentioned above

GUIDELINES FOR EVALUATION OF THE ASSIGNMENT OF THE
INNOVATIVE TEST ( 20 marks )

The evaluation of the assignment could be based on any of the following
ways on the topic STOCK EXCHANGE

1.VIDEO PRESENTATION

2.POWER POINT PRESENTATION

3.POSTER

4.ESSAY

5.PUZZLE

6.CROSSWORD

NOTE: A teacher is permitted to use her/his discretion to evaluate
the student in any other innovative form other than those mentioned
above

SUBJECT :SECRETARIAL PRACTICE (CWSN)2023-2024
FIRST TEST
STD:XII
MAX.MARKS :20
TIME :1 HOUR
MARKS WEIGHTAGE TO CONTENT AREA
SR NO. NAME OF THE UNIT MARKS
1 ISSUE OF SHARES 12
2A SECRETARIAL CORRESPONDENCE WITH MEMBERS OF THE COMPANY 08
B SECRETARIAL CORRESPONDENCE WITH DIRECTORS OF A COMPANY
TOTAL 20

QUESTION WISE DISTRIBUTION OF MARKS BLUE PRINT
FIRST TEST 2023-2024
SUBJECT: SECRETARIAL PRACTICE
STD.XII

SR.NO. NAME OF THE UNIT MCQ TRUE/ FILL ONE TWO MARKS
FALSE IN THE SENTENCE SENTENCE
BLANKS ANSWER ANSWER
1 ISSUE OF SHARES 1(4) 1(3) 1(2) 1(1) 2(1)* 12
2A SECRETATRIAL CORRESPONDENCE 1(1) 1(2) 1(2) --- ---- 08
WITH MEMBERS OF A COMPANY
B SECRETATRIAL CORRESPONDENCE 1(1) 1(1) 1(1)
WITH DIRECTORS OF A COMPANY
TOTAL 06 06 05 01 02 20
Note
1. (*) Indicates the choice of questions
2. Figures inside the bracket indicate the number of questions
3. Figures outside the bracket indicate the number of marks.

MODEL QUESTION PAPER OF SECRETARIAL PRACTICE CWSN 2023-2024
STD: XII FIRST TEST TIME : 1 Hour
TOTAL NO. of QUESTIONS :19 MAX.MARKS: 20

INSTRUCTIONS
1 All questions are compulsory.
2 Figures to the right indicate marks.
3 Follow the instructions given below.
4 Answer in the space provided.
5 Internal choice has been provided in Question No.V(1).

I Select the correct alternative from the options given below. Write only the answer.
1 The very first sale of securities by the company to the Public is known as ___________ 1
• Private Placement
• Initial Public offer
• Employees Stock option Plan
• Book building
Ans______________________

2 Shares of a Public Company are transferable in the manner provided by the __________ 1
• Prospectus
• Memorandum of Association
• Statement in Lieu of Prospectus
• Articles of Association
Ans _________________

3 Who enters the call details in the call list and in the Register of members? 1
• Registrar
• Company Secretary
• Director
• Shareholder
Ans___________________

4 The passing of title in the shares by the operation of law on death of a shareholder is 1
called ____________
• Transfer of shares
• Calls on shares
• Transmission of shares
• Allotment of Shares
Ans_________________

5 The final dividend after it is declared must be deposited in a separate account in a scheduled 1
Bank within ______________

• 5 days

• 7 days
• 15 days
• 30 days
Ans ____________________

6 Responding to correspondence without unnecessary delay refers to________________ 1
• Courtesy
• Punctuality
• Tactful
• Reliable
Ans ____________________

II State whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE
1 A Call notice of 14 days must be sent to the members by the company. 1
Ans____________

2 The lower price in the price range in the Book building process is called Floor price. 1
Ans________________

3 Conversion of physical securities into electronic form is called Rematerialisation. 1
Ans_______________________

4 Divided is a part of the profit of a company distributed to its shareholders. 1
Ans____________________

5 Interim dividend is declared at the Board of Directors meeting of a Company. 1
Ans__________________

6 A Director can be disqualified if he is of unsound mind. 1
Ans____________________-

III Select the correct answer from the bracket given below and write the answer in the blanks
provided.
( 30 days , Tribunal, Dividend Mandate ,90 days, Dividend Warrant)

1 A Prospectus must be filed with the Registrar of companies within _________ 1
Ans___________________

2 A Return as to Allotment must be filed with the Registrar of Companies within ___________ 1
Ans________________

3 An instruction from a shareholder to the company to pay dividend to his bank account is called 1
____________________
Ans___________

4 An order given by the company on its bank for payment of dividend to its shareholder is called 1
________________
Ans____________________

5 The order to disqualify the Director of the company must be passed by the __________ 1
Ans____________________________

1V Answer the following question.
1. What is meant by listing of shares? 1

_______________________________________________________________________
V Answer any one of the following questions
1. State any two provisions for Transfer of Shares. 2
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________

OR
State any two provisions relating to Transmission of shares.
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________

SUBJECT: SECRETARIAL PRACTICE (CWSN)2023-2024
SECOND TEST
STD:XII
MAX.MARKS :20
TIME :1 HOUR
MARKS WEIGHTAGE TO CONTENT AREA
SR NO. NAME OF THE UNIT MARKS
1 CORRESPONDENCE OF COMPANY SECRETARY WITH BANKS 10
2 CORRESPONDENCE OF COMPANY SECRETARY WITH INSURANCE COMPANIES 10

TOTAL 20

QUESTION WISE DISTRIBUTION OF MARKS BLUE PRINT
SECOND TEST2023-2024
SUBJECT: SECRETARIAL PRACTICE
STD.XII

SR.NO. NAME OF THE UNIT MCQ TRUE/ FILL ONE TWO MARKS
FALSE IN THE SENTENCE SENTENCE
BLANKS ANSWER ANSWER
1 CORRESPONDENCE OF COMPANY 1(3) 1(2) 1(2) 1(1) 2(1)* 10
SECRETARY WITH BANKS
2 CORRESPONDENCE OF COMPANY 1(3) 1(2) 1(2) 1(1) 2(1)* 10
SECRETARY WITH INSURANCE
COMPANIES
TOTAL 20
Note
1. (*) Indicates the choice of questions
2. Figures inside the bracket indicate the number of questions
3. Figures outside the bracket indicate the number of marks.

MODEL QUESTION PAPER OF SECRETARIAL PRACTICE CWSN 2023-2024
STD :XII SECOND TEST TIME : 1 Hour
TOTAL NO. of QUESTIONS :18 MAX.MARKS : 20

INSTRUCTIONS
1 All questions are compulsory.
2 Figures to the right indicate marks.
3 Follow the instructions given below.
4 Answer in the space provided.
5 Internal choice has been provided in two questions , in Question No.V(1) and V(2).

I Select the Correct alternative from the options given below. Write only the answer.
1 Commercial Banks were nationalised by the government of India in ___________ 1

• 1950
• 1956
• 1969
• 1971
Ans ____________________

2 The type of account in which a fixed amount is deposited every month for a fixed period is 1
______________

• Saving account
• Fixed Deposit account
• Current Account
• Recurring Deposit account
Ans ____________________

3 The Bank which deals with other Banks and not with the general public is ____________ 1

• Commercial Bank
• Industrial Bank
• Reserve Bank of India
• Exchange Bank
Ans ____________________

4 In India the number of General Insurance Companies owned by the government is ________ 1

• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7
Ans ___________________

5 The process of transferring rights from the insured to the insurance company when the 1
insured is compensated for the financial loss is _____________

• Subrogation

• Utmost Good Faith
• Indemnity
• Contribution
Ans ____________________

6 The insured has to inform the insurance company about the loss by fire within _________ 1

• 7 days
• 15 days
• 30 days
• 45 days
Ans ____________________

II State whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE
1 NEFT stands for National Electrical Funds Transfer in the banking sector. 1
Ans__________________________

2 E-banking offers speed banking and long queues are avoided. 1
Ans_____________________________

3 Insurance Regulatory Development Authority of India issues directions and guidelines to 1
insurance companies.
Ans______________________________

4 Qualified experts sent by the insurance company to inspect the property to be insured and to 1
determine the risk involved are called surveyors.
Ans ________________________________

III Select the correct answer from the bracket given below and write the answer in the blanks
provided.
(Specific Policy, Crossed cheque ,Post dated cheque, Floating Policy)

1 A cheque which bears two parallel lines drawn on the face of the cheque is a ___________ 1
Ans________________________________

2 A cheque which is issued with a future date on it is a ___________ 1
Ans ____________________________

3 The policy which covers a single shipment is ____________ 1
Ans __________________________

4 The policy suitable to a producer who has goods lying in lots in different place is --------- 1
Ans______________________

V Answer the following questions 1

1. State any one feature of Cash Credit.
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________

2 What is meant by Mitigation of loss in Fire insurance? 1
_____________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________

V Answer the following questions

1. State any two features of Bill Discounting Facilities. 2
Ans:_________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
OR
State any two features of Demand Draft.
Ans___________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

2. State any two points of importance of Insurance. 2
Ans__________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
OR
State any two reasons for Denial of claim in Fire Insurance .
____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

SYLLABUS AND MARKS WEIGHTAGE TO THE CONTENT AREA-2023-24
SUBJECT: SECRETARIAL PRACTICE(CWSN) MAX.MARKS :80
STD: XII TIME: 3 HOURS

SR.NO. NAME OF THE UNIT MARKS
1. ISSUE OF MARKS 12
2. SECRETARIAL CORRESPONDENCE WITH O8
MEMBERS OF A COMPANY (A)
SECRETARIAL CORRESPONDENCE WITH
DIRECTORS OF A COMPANY (B)
3. CORRESPONDENCE OF A COMPANY 10
SECRETARY WITH BANKS
4. CORRESPONDENCE OF A COMPANY 10
SECRETARY WITH INSURANCE
COMPANIES
5. ROLE OF REGISTRAR OF COMPANIES 08
AND COMPANIES ACT 2013
6. STOCK EXCHANGE 06
7. COMPANY MEETINGS 10
8. MINUTES WRITING 08
9. REPORT WRITING 08
TOTAL 80

QUESTION -WISE DISTRIBUTION OF MARKS-BLUE PRINT
SUBJECT: SECRETARIAL PRACTICE CWSN-2023-24 MAX.MARKS: 80
STD : XII TIME : 3 HOURS
SR.NO. NAME OF THE MCQ TRUE FIB ONE TWO TOTAL
UNIT OR MARKS MARKS
FALSE SENT- SENT-
ENCE ENCE
ANSWER ANSWER
1. ISSUE OF SHARES 1(10) ____ ___ ____ 2(1)* 12
2. SECRETARIAL 08
CORRESPONDENCE 1(4)
WITH MEMBERS
OF A COMPANY (A)
SECRETARIAL ____ 1(4) ___ ______ _______
CORRESPONDENCE
WITH DIRECTORS
OF A COMPANY (B)
3. CORRESPONDENCE 1(8) ____ ___ _______ 2(1)* 10
OF COMPANY
SECRETARY WITH
BANKS
4. CORRESPONDENCE 1(8) ____ ___ _______ 2(1) 10
OF COMPANY
SECRETARY WITH
INSURANCE
COMPANIES
5. ROLE OF ____ 1(7) ___ 1(1) ______ 08
REGISTRAR OF
COMPANIES AND
COMPANIES ACT
2013
6. STOCK EXCHANGE ____ ____ 1(4) 1(2) ______ 06
7. COMPANY 1(9) ____ 1(1) ____ ______ 10
MEETINGS
8. MINUTES WRITING ____ ____ 1(5) 1(1) 2(1) 08
9. REPORT WRITING 1(5) 1(1) 2(1) 08
TOTAL 35 15 15 05 05 80

NOTE : 1.(*)Indicate choice of questions
2.Figures inside the bracket indicate the number of questions
3.Figures outside the bracket indicate the number of marks

MODEL QUESTION PAPER OF SECRETARIAL PRACTICE CWSN 2023-24
STD :XII TIME : 3 HOURS
TOTAL NO. OF QUESTIONS: 75 MAX.MARKS:80
___________________________________________________________________________
INSTRUCTIONS :
1. All questions are compulsory
2. Figures to the right indicate marks
3. Follow the instructions given below
4. Answer in the space provided
5. Internal choice has been provided in two questions in Question V (1) and Question V
(2) of two marks each

I.Select the correct alternative from the options given below. Write
Only the answer
1. An offer can be made under a private placement to not more than 1
_______________
⚫ 100 persons
⚫ 200 persons
⚫ 300 persons
⚫ 400 persons
Ans.____________
2. The lowest price in the price range in a Book building process is 1
________
⚫ Cap price
⚫ Floor price
⚫ Cut off price
⚫ Market price
Ans.___________
3. The link between the depository and the investor is ________ 1

⚫ Secretary
⚫ Board of directors
⚫ Depository participant
⚫ Registrar of companies

Ans.___________
4. A return of allotment must be filed with the Registrar of companies 1
within _________
⚫ 30 days
⚫ 60 days
⚫ 80 days
⚫ 120 days
Ans._____________
5. Distribution of shares to the share applicants by the company in 1
response to the application is called _________
⚫ Calls on shares
⚫ Allotment of shares
⚫ Transmission of shares
⚫ Transfer of shares
Ans._______________
6. The list of defaulters must be placed for consideration before the 1
____________
⚫ Secretary
⚫ Board of directors
⚫ Shareholder
⚫ Bankers
Ans.______________
7. A person appointed by the court as a legal representative for the 1
transmission of shares incase of lunacy of a shareholder is
______________
⚫ guardian
⚫ executor
⚫ administrator
⚫ transferor
Ans. ____________
8. Any shares issued by the company shall be locked in for a period of 1

one year from the date of allotment under_________
⚫ private placement
⚫ Book building process
⚫ Employees stock option plan

⚫ Initial public offer
Ans.______________
9. Conversion of physical certificates of shares into electronic data at 1
the request of the investor is called__________
⚫ Rematerialisation of shares
⚫ Dematerialization of shares
⚫ Transmission of shares
⚫ Transfer of shares
Ans.___________
10. Inclusion of securities of a company in the official list of a recognized 1
stock exchange for trading is called ________
⚫ placement
⚫ listing
⚫ dematerialization of shares
⚫ offer
Ans.____________
11. There is no restriction on the number of deposits and withdrawals in 1
case of __________
⚫ savings account
⚫ current account
⚫ fixed deposit account
⚫ recurring deposit account
Ans._________
12. A cheque issued with a future date is __________ 1
⚫ ante dated cheque
⚫ stale cheque
⚫ post dated cheque
⚫ crossed cheque
Ans.___________
13. A facility designed for meeting the working capital needs of the 1

borrower is _____________
⚫ overdraft
⚫ cash credit
⚫ bill discounting

⚫ demand loan
Ans. ____________
14. An account in which a fixed amount is deposited every month for a 1
fixed period is called _________
⚫ Fixed deposited account
⚫ Recurring deposit account
⚫ Savings account
⚫ Current account
Ans.____________
15. Government of India nationalized 14 commercial banks in the year 1
________
⚫ 1959
⚫ 1969
⚫ 1970
⚫ 1971
Ans.____________
16. The bank that formulates, implements, and mentors the monetary 1
policy in the country is __________
⚫ Exchange bank
⚫ Commercial bank
⚫ Reserve bank of India
⚫ Industrial bank
Ans._____________
17. A negotiable instrument drawn by a bank upon its branch to pay a 1
certain sum of money to the payee is called _________
⚫ Bearer cheque
⚫ Crossed cheque
⚫ Demand draft
⚫ Overdraft
Ans.___________

18. Type of bank that functions at the local, district and state level is 1
____________
⚫ commercial bank
⚫ exchange bank
⚫ cooperative bank

⚫ industrial bank
Ans._____________

19. A request for an insurance cover is called _________ 1
⚫ Declaration statement
⚫ Proposal form
⚫ Claim form
⚫ Fire policy
Ans.____________

20. In India the number of General Insurance Companies owned by the 1
government are ______________
⚫ 5
⚫ 4
⚫ 3
⚫ 2
Ans._____________
21. Motor insurance is covered under __________ 1
⚫ Fire insurance
⚫ Marine insurance
⚫ Life insurance
⚫ Miscellaneous
Ans.___________
22. Headquarters of IRDA is in the state of ___________ 1
⚫ Maharashtra
⚫ Telangana
⚫ Bengal
⚫ Bihar
Ans._____________
23. Insurance cannot be used to make a profit in the principle of 1

________
⚫ Indemnity
⚫ Contribution
⚫ Subrogation
⚫ Insurable interest

Ans.___________
24. Fire insurance policy which covers a single consignment and is valid 1
for a particular voyage is ____________
⚫ Open policy
⚫ Annual policy
⚫ Open cover policy
⚫ Specific policy
Ans.____________
25. The peril not covered under fire insurance is ___________ 1
⚫ Riots
⚫ Explosion
⚫ Burglary
⚫ Storms
Ans.___________
26. Incase of theft the insured should submit to the insurer a copy of 1
__________
⚫ proposal form
⚫ FIR
⚫ Fire policy
⚫ Marine policy
Ans._____________

27. Elected representatives of a company are called ___________ 1
⚫ Shareholders
⚫ Bankers
⚫ Board of directors
⚫ Auditors
Ans._______________
28. Board meeting must be held once in every ___________ 1
⚫ 2 months

⚫ 3 months
⚫ 4 months
⚫ 5 months
Ans.____________

29. Name the meeting in which proxies are not allowed to attend 1
__________
⚫ Extra-ordinary general meeting
⚫ Board meeting
⚫ Committee meeting
⚫ Annual general meeting
Ans.______________
30. Plans and policies of the company are framed by the 1
______________
⚫ Secretary
⚫ Shareholders
⚫ Board of directors
⚫ Auditors
Ans._____________
31. The quorum for a private company meeting must be ____________ 1
⚫ 1
⚫ 2
⚫ 3
⚫ 4
Ans._____________
32. Appointment of Auditors is done at the ___________ 1
⚫ Annual general meeting
⚫ Board meeting
⚫ Class meeting
⚫ Committee meeting
Ans.______________
33. One copy of the notice of the Annual general meeting must be filed 1
with the ____________
⚫ Banker
⚫ Auditor
⚫ Registrar

⚫ Directors
Ans._____________
34. Urgent matters are discussed at the ___________ 1

⚫ Annual general meeting
⚫ Committee meeting
⚫ Class meeting
⚫ Extra-ordinary meeting
Ans.______________
35. Who checks the quorum at any general meeting? 1
⚫ Shareholder
⚫ Secretary
⚫ Board of directors
⚫ Registrar of companies
Ans.____________
. 1.
II State whether the following statements are true or false
1 Dividend is the returns received by a shareholder. 1
Ans.___________
2. Percentage of reserves out of the profit for that financial year is 1
decided by the shareholders.
Ans.___________
3. Using of polite language in writing of letters is known as courtesy. 1
Ans.____________
4. Sum of the final dividend must be deposited in a separate account in 1
a schedule bank.
Ans.___________
5. An order disqualifying a director for appointment can be passed by 1
the chairman.
Ans.__________
6. Company Secretary is the spokesperson of the board of directors. 1
Ans.___________

7. A person shall not be eligible for appointment as a director of the 1
company if he is declared insolvent.
Ans.__________

8. Secretary is expected to be prompt and punctual while 1
corresponding with directors.
Ans._________
9. Registrar of Companies is appointed by the Central government. 1
Ans.___________
10. President is an officer who helps the court in conducting and 1
completing the winding up proceedings.
Ans._________
11. Any objection to amalgamation may be conveyed by the Registrar of 1
companies to the central government.
Ans.___________
12. Resolution for the voluntary winding up of the company must be 1
published within 14 days of passing.
Ans.___________
13. Technical member shall be a person who is or has been a judge of 1
high court for 5 years.
Ans._________
14. Official Liquidator is appointed in the general meeting of the 1
company.
Ans.____________
15. Registrar of companies can impose fines and penalties for any 1
default.
Ans.____________
III. Select the correct answer from the bracket given below. Write the
answer in the blanks provided.
( Committee,Tribunal,SENSEX, Secretary, Screen based
trading,Minutes,NIFTY,Jobber,two,seven Bear,Title,Findings
,Progress, Recommendations,Registrar )

1. ________________ is the oldest index in our country. 1

2. ________________ is an electronic form of trading in stocks 1
3. _______________ is a member of the stock exchange who buys and 1
sells securities on his own behalf.
4. _______________ is a speculator who expects a fall in the price of 1
securities.
5. Different resolutions must be filed with the _____________ 1
6. ___________________ can order an immediate inspection of the 1
minutes book.
7. __________________ drafts the minutes of a company. 1
8. Minutes book must be kept open for inspection for not less than 1
______ hours
9. _________ is a written record of the proceedings of a meeting of 1
any company duly kept in pursuance of law.
10. A copy of the minutes must be supplied to a member on request 1
within ____________ days
11. _______________ report is prepared on regular intervals containing 1
the performance of the company.
12. ______________ represents the theme of the report. 1
13. _______________ is basically the result of research conducted. 1
14. _______________ report is prepared by a small group of individuals 1
appointed to study a particular problem.
15. ________________ is an essential part of the report which 1
comprises of suggested future actions
IV. Answer the following questions
I. State any one duty of the Registrar of companies 1

___________________________________________________

2. State any one feature of NSE 1

_______________________________________________________

3. Explain any one function of the stock exchange 1

________________________________________________________
4. State any one provision as per the Act regarding minutes 1

________________________________________________________
5. State any one point of importance of a good report 1
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________

V Answer the following questions
1 State any two conditions to make calls on shares 2

OR
State any two conditions for the allotment of shares

2. State any two advantages of e-banking 2

________________________________________________________
OR
State any two features of cash credit

________________________________________________________

State any two implied warranties in fire insurance
3. 2

________________________________________________________

4. State the two methods of writing minutes 2

5. Give two examples of statutory reports 2
_______________________________________________________

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