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Q1 · easy · Article 243ZH
Under Article 243ZH, which of the following correctly defines a "co-operative society"?
- A.Any voluntary association of persons formed for mutual aid, whether registered or not
- B.A society registered or deemed to be registered under any law relating to co-operative societies for the time being in force in any State✓ correct
- C.Only societies registered under a Central law relating to co-operatives
- D.A society registered under a State Act that limits its operation to one district
Why: Article 243ZH(c) expressly defines "co-operative society" as a society registered or deemed to be registered under any law relating to co-operative societies for the time being in force in any State. The provision does not extend the definition to unregistered associations or restrict registration to Central law.
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Which of the following persons is included within the term "Office bearer" under Article 243ZH?
- A.President, Vice-President, Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Secretary or Treasurer and any other person to be elected by the board of any co-operative society✓ correct
- B.Only the President and Secretary of a co-operative society
- C.Any employee appointed by the co-operative society for administrative duties
- D.Only the Chairperson and Treasurer of a co-operative society
Why: Article 243ZH(e) defines "Office bearer" to include President, Vice-President, Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Secretary or Treasurer of a co-operative society and expressly includes any other person to be elected by the board. It therefore covers the listed officers and board-elected persons, not mere employees.
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A society has objects that extend beyond one State (it operates in two States) and is registered under a law relating to co-operatives of one of those States. Under Article 243ZH, how should this society be classified?
- A.It cannot be a multi-State co-operative society because it is registered under a State law
- B.It is a multi-State co-operative society because its objects are not confined to one State and it is registered under a law relating to co-operatives✓ correct
- C.It is necessarily a State level co-operative society because it is registered under a State law
- D.It is neither a multi-State nor a State level society under Article 243ZH
Why: Article 243ZH(d) defines "multi-State co-operative society" as a society with objects not confined to one State and registered or deemed to be registered under any law for the time being in force relating to such cooperatives. Registration under a State law therefore does not preclude classification as multi-State if the objects are not confined to one State.
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Which of the following best describes the meaning of "Registrar" in Article 243ZH?
- A.The Central Registrar appointed by the Central Government in relation to all co-operative societies
- B.Only the Registrar for co-operative societies appointed by the State Government
- C.Any officer responsible for registering societies at the district level
- D.The Central Registrar for multi-State co-operative societies and the State-appointed Registrar for co-operative societies under State law✓ correct
Why: Article 243ZH(f) specifies that "Registrar" means the Central Registrar appointed by the Central Government in relation to multi-State co-operative societies and the Registrar for co-operative societies appointed by the State Government under State law. Thus both roles are covered, depending on the type of society.
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Can a co-operative society be both a "State level co-operative society" and a "multi-State co-operative society" under Article 243ZH?
- A.Yes — the definitions do not make them mutually exclusive; both conditions can be satisfied simultaneously✓ correct
- B.No — a State level society must operate only within one State and therefore cannot be multi-State
- C.Yes, but only if the Central Government specifically declares it so
- D.No — the terms are interchangeable and a society must be classified as one or the other
Why: Article 243ZH(h) defines "State level co-operative society" by area of operation extending to the whole of a State, while (d) defines "multi-State co-operative society" by objects not confined to one State. The text does not state these are mutually exclusive, so both definitions can be satisfied if the factual conditions are met.
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