Q.Which section of the Companies Act, 2013 defines the term "director"?

The Companies Act defines each key term in its opening definitions section, and "director" is one of them.

Section 2(51) defines KMP, Section 149 deals with the Board's composition, and Section 203 deals with KMP appointment — only Section 2(34) is the definition clause for "director."

Section 2(34) of the Companies Act, 2013 defines a "director" as a director appointed to the Board of a company.

Option-by-option analysis:

• (a) Section 2(51) defines "key managerial personnel," not "director" — incorrect.
• (b) Section 2(34) is exactly the definition clause for "director" — correct.
• (c) Section 149 deals with the company having a Board of Directors (minimum/maximum number, resident director, woman director) — it assumes the meaning of director rather than defining it — incorrect.
• (d) Section 203 deals with the appointment of key managerial personnel, not with defining "director" — incorrect.