Question

Appointing a person as director to act in place of a director of a company during his absence for a period of not less than three months from India is known as:

• A. Alternate Director
• B. Additional Director
• C. Resident Director
• D. Nominee Director

Hint:

Absent director (3+ months) = Alternate Director.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Statutory provision.
Section 161(2) of the Companies Act, 2013 provides for appointment of an alternate director.
Step 2: Condition for appointment.
An alternate director is appointed when an original director is absent from India for not less than three months.
Step 3: Conclusion.
Therefore, the correct answer is (A) Alternate Director.