Q.On which principle does a marketing co-operative society take decisions in its general meetings? (A) One share, one vote
(B) One member, one vote
(C) Votes in proportion to produce supplied
(D) Votes decided by the managing committee alone

Co-operatives are democratic bodies where every member counts equally, regardless of how rich they are or how much produce they supply. …

Democratic control on an equal basis is a defining feature of every co-operative society, including a marketing co-operative.

(A) 'One share, one vote' is the principle of a joint-stock company, where voting depends on shareholding — not how co-operatives work — incorrect.

(B) 'One member, one vote' is exactly the co-operative principle: each member has a single vote regardless of shares held or produce supplied — correct. …

Students often carry over the company rule 'one share, one vote' to co-operatives — in a co-operative, voting power is equal per member (one member, …