The Co-operative Societies Act, 1925 MCQs – Chapter IX – Offences

1. : Under the Co-operative Societies Act, 1925, it is an offence if a person:
(A) Willfully makes a false return or furnishes false information to the Registrar
(B) Misses a general meeting
(C) Refuses to contest society elections
(D) Pays extra share capital

2. : A member or officer of a co-operative society commits an offence if they:
(A) Willfully neglect to hand over books, records, or property of the society when required
(B) Oppose a management decision in a meeting
(C) Demand an audit of accounts
(D) Nominate a new member

3. : Misuse of society’s funds or property by an officer or member is treated as:
(A) An offence under the Act
(B) A civil dispute only
(C) A minor issue without consequences
(D) A private loan transaction

4. : Obstructing the Registrar or a person authorized by him in the exercise of powers is:
(A) An offence punishable under the Act
(B) Allowed under special circumstances
(C) Subject to only verbal warning
(D) Considered normal society activity

5. : Penalties for offences under the Act generally include:
(A) Fine, imprisonment, or both as prescribed
(B) Only suspension from membership
(C) Loss of voting rights temporarily
(D) Warning by society’s President only

6. : Offences by societies themselves (not just individual members) are:
(A) Also punishable under the Act
(B) Ignored by law
(C) Transferred to civil courts only
(D) Considered non-criminal

7. : A person who fraudulently uses the word “co-operative” in the name of a business without registration:
(A) Commits an offence under the Act
(B) Can do so freely
(C) Is only required to pay extra tax
(D) Needs approval from members of a society

8. : Proceedings for offences under the Co-operative Societies Act, 1925 can be initiated by:
(A) The Registrar or a person authorized by him
(B) Any private citizen directly in civil court
(C) Federal Ombudsman
(D) Taxation Officer

9. : If an officer of a society misuses his position for personal gain, it is treated as:
(A) An offence of breach of trust under the Act
(B) A civil contract issue
(C) A personal matter of members
(D) A political dispute

10. : Chapter IX – Offences of the Co-operative Societies Act, 1925 mainly deals with:
(A) Acts prohibited by law, misuse of powers, obstruction of authorities, and penalties
(B) Registration of societies
(C) Privileges of societies
(D) Duties of Registrar