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An element'X'belongs to third period and second group of the Modern Periodic Table.(i) Write its electronic configuration.(ii) Is it a metal or non- metal ? Why ?(iii) Write the formula of the compound formed when 'X'reacts with an element.(a) Y of electronic configuration 2,6(b) Z with electronic configuration 2,8,7. |
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Answer» (i) Electronic configuration – 2,8,2 (iii) (a) X Y (b) X Z 2 2 2 1 Compund-XY Compound-xz2 |
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| 802. |
Define neuron. Name the parts of neuron where :(i) Information is acquired(ii) Impulse must be converted into chemical signal for onward transmission . |
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Answer» The units which makes up the nervous system are called neurons. (i) End of dendrite tip of nerve cell. (ii) Dendrite → cell body → axon to its ends. |
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| 803. |
Define neuron. Name the parts of neuron where : (i) Information is acquired (ii) Impulse must be converted into chemical signal for onward transmission. |
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Answer» The units which makes up the nervous system are called neurons. (i) End of dendrite tip of nerve cell. (ii) Axon to its ends. |
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| 804. |
What is homologous series of carbon compounds? Write the molecular formula of two consecutive members of homologous series of aldehydes. State which part of these compounds determines their (i) physical and (ii) chemical properties. |
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Answer» A homologous series is a series of organic compounds which belong to the same family (i.e. possess same functional group) and show similar chemical properties. The members of this series are called homologous and differ from each other by the number of -CH2 units in the main carbon chain. Molecular formula of two consecutive members of homologous series of aldehydes is CH3—CHO and CH3—CH2—CHO. In CH3—CHO compound, —CHO part and in CH3—CH2—CHO, —CH2—CHO part will determine their physical and chemical properties. |
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| 805. |
Students learnt the correct __________ (pronounce) of the words.(Complete the sentence with the right form of the word given in brackets) |
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Answer» Pronunciation. |
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| 806. |
On the left side / Mara / everything / had to chew / of his mouth.(Rearrange the segments to form a meaningful sentence) |
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Answer» Mara had to chew everything from the left side of his mouth. |
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| 807. |
The boys had to work very hard to earn a living. |
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Answer» The boys had to work very hard to earn a living, hadn't they . |
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| 808. |
Mara tied it to the nearby tree. |
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Answer» Did Mara tie it to the nearby tree. |
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| 809. |
Indian Premier LeagueNet Run RatePlayedWonLostPointsMumbai Indians4316+1.150Royal Challengers5326+0.439Rajasthan Royals4316+0.230Sunrisers Hyderabad5326–0.380(i) Which team has the highest run rate ?(ii) How many matches has Royal Challengers played ?(iii) How many matches has Rajasthan Royals lost ?(vi) Name the team that has the lowest run rate |
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Answer» (i) Mumbai Indians (ii) 5 (iii) 1 (iv) Sunrisers Hyderabad |
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| 810. |
Arrange the following events in chronological order : (i) Belgrade Conference(ii) The First World War.(iii) Society of Jesus established.(iv) Hegira Era(v) Roman Republic was established. |
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Answer» Chronological order : (i) Roman Republic was established. (ii) Society of Jesus established. (iii) The Hegira Era. (iv) Belgrade Conference. (v) The First World War. |
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| 811. |
Background is an attribute of:(i) <BODY>tag(ii) <FONT>tag(iii) <IMG>tag(iv) <A> tag |
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Answer» Background is an attribute of <BODY>tag |
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| 812. |
Which one of the following is an e-Shopping website: (i) Flipkart (ii) Amazon (iii) Snapdeal (iv) All of above |
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Answer» (iv) All of above |
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| 813. |
Which command we use to link a page with an HTML page ?(a) <a link="url">link text</>(b) <a href="url">link text</a>(c) <a connect="url">link text</a>(d) <a attach="url">link text</a> |
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Answer» <a href="url">link text</a> use to link a page with an HTML page . |
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| 814. |
What can you do with the Internet? (a) Exchange information with friends and colleagues (b) Access pictures, sounds, video clips and other media elements (c) Find diverse perspective on issues from a global audience(d) All of the above |
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Answer» (d) All of the above |
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| 815. |
When creating a Web document, what format is used to express an image's height and width?(a) Centimeters (b) Pixels (c) Dots per inch (d) Inches |
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Answer» Pixels is used to express an image's height and width. |
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| 816. |
Valid XML document means(a) The document has one root element (b) The document contains one or more root element (c) The document has a DTD and complies to it (d) Each element must be in capital letter |
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Answer» Valid XML document means The document has a DTD and complies to it |
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| 817. |
Which of these are all table tags?(a) <thead>,<body>,<tr>(b) <table>, <tr>,<td>(c) <table> <head>,<title>(d) <table>, <tr>,<tt> |
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Answer» <table>, <tr>,<td> are all table tags. |
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| 818. |
The formula mass of NaCl is -(A) 56.5u (B) 36.5u (C) 58.5u (D) 55.5u |
| Answer» (B) The formula mass of NaCl is 36.5u. | |
| 819. |
Define force constant of a spring. Gives its S.I. unit and dimensional formula. |
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Answer» Force constant of a spring is defined as the force required to produce unit extension or compression in the spring i.e., k = F/yk = F/y. The SI unit of k is Nm−1Nm-1. Its dimensional formula = MLT-1/L = [M1L0T-2] |
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| 820. |
How did Britain’s involvement in wars from 1793 to 1815 affect British industries? |
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Answer» (a) Britain’s involvement in wars from 1793 and 1815 greatly affected its economy. Factories shut down and trade also suffered. (b) Due to shutdown of factories workers became jobless. There was no capital formation and possibility of reinvestment during the war period. (c) Britain had to borrow capital for carrying out its expenses during war. The prices of commodities also became very high. (d) Moreover, Napoleon Bonaparte’s continental policy made the Britain to face the economic crisis. He blocked the trade market for Britain as a result of which goods from Britain could not reach the markets of other countries. (e) There was an acute shortage of supply of commodities |
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| 821. |
How were Islamic architectural forms different from those of the Roman Empire? |
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Answer» Islamic architecture (a) Religious buildings were the greatest symbols of the Islamic architecture. (b) Their buildings included Mosques, shrines and tombs were used for purposes like worshipping and imparting religious instructions. (c) Their buildings comprised of unique features like arches, domes, small minarets and open courtyards. (d) Their buildings had beautiful carvings, geometrical designs and were decorated with mosaics and paintings. (e) The mosque had a distinct architectural form - roof supported by pillars and had an open courtyard - sahn where a fountain or pond was placed. (f) In the mosque, there was a separate hall where sermons were delivered during the noon prayers on Friday. (g) The Umayyads built ‘desert palaces’ in oases, such as Khirbat al-Mafjar in Palestine and Qusayr Amra in Jordan, which served as luxurious residences and retreats for hunting and pleasure. Roman architecture (a) The Roman emperors were great builders. (b) They introduced new architectural featuresthe arches, columns and domes. (c) They built many multi-storied buildings with rows of arches standing over one another. (d) Their buildings were beautifully decorated with murals. (e) Their buildings can be categorized into doric style, iconic style and corinthian style. (f) The Roman architecture reflected the practical need for military and entertainment. (g) For e.g. Ampitheatre was constructed for military drill and for staging entertainment for soldiers. |
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| 822. |
What was the function of medieval monasteries? |
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Answer» Monasteries were Christian institutions of the medieval Europe where devotee Christians lead a life of isolation dedicated to the worship of God. These monasteries were located far from the areas of human habitation. The two famous monasteries were St. Benedict in Italy and Cluny in Burgundy. The functions performed by these monasteries are as follows: (a) Preaching: Monks and nuns moved from one place to another to spread the words of Christianity among the people. (b) Charity: Monasteries served the sick and arranged food for the poor people. The monasteries served as inns for the travellers. They could rest in these monasteries and then continue their journey. (c) Learning centres: Monasteries provided education to the community children and those who wanted to become monks. (d) Cultural Enrichment: (i) Most monks and nuns were educated and learned, so they spent their time copying books and masterpieces like the works of Cicero and Virgil. (ii) Monks also wrote chronicles; they noted down all important events of their times. (iii) Monasteries encouraged development of art and architecture. Monks and nuns served God as his creative artists. One brilliant example is Abbess Hildegard who developed the practice of community singing in churches. Among living beings, it is humans alone that have a language. Humans may have possessed a small number of speech sounds in the initial stage. |
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Discuss the extent to which (a) hunting and (b) constructing shelters would have been facilitated by the use of language. What other modes of communication could have been used for these activities? |
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Answer» Hunting activities of human beings: (a) They could discuss about the nature and behaviour of animals. (b) They were also able to discuss nature of tools used in hunting. (c) They can exchange ideas where the specific animals were found. (d) People now could organise and manage hunting expeditions. Construction of shelters by human beings: (a) People now could discuss secure places for construction of their shelter. (b) They could now get information about the resources available around their surroundings. (c) People became eligible to get knowledge about the materials used for places for construction of their shelter. (d) They could also discuss the means to protect their shelter from severe condition. Signs, symbols , oral, voice shouting, cave painting, engraving on the walls and ceiling on the caves were the other useful modes of communication used for these activities. |
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| 824. |
State an important characteristic of the oldest Japanese book, Diamond Sutra. |
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Answer» Contained six sheets of text with woodcut illustrations. |
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| 825. |
Discuss the extent to which (a) hunting and (b) constructing shelters would have been facilitated by the use of language. What other modes of communication could have been used for these activities? |
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Answer» (a) They could discuss about the nature and behaviour of animals (b) They were also able to discuss nature of tools used in hunting. (c) They can exchange ideas where the specific animals were found.(d) People now could organise and manage hunting expeditions.Construction of shelters by human beings: (a) People now could discuss secure places for construction of their shelter. (b) They could now get information about the resources available around their surroundings. (c) People became eligible to get knowledge about the materials used for places for construction of their shelter. (d) They could also discuss the means to protect their shelter from severe condition. Signs, symbols , oral, voice shouting, cave painting, engraving on the walls and ceiling on the caves were the other useful modes of communication used for these activities. |
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| 826. |
How had revolutionaries spread their ideas in many European states after 1815. Explain with examples. |
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Answer» After 1815, many liberal nationalist went underground for fear of repression. They founded many underground societies. For example; First young Italy in Marseilles and then young Europe in Berne. following the same many secret societies were set up in Germany, France, switzerland and Poland. Language played an important role in developing nationalist sentiments. (i) They established many secret societies to train revolutionaries and spread their ideas. (ii) They opposed monarchical forms of governments that were established after the Vienna Congress. (iii) They fought for liberty and freedom and thought the creation of nation-state as a necessary part of their struggle for freedom. (iv) Giuseppe Mazzini founded secret societies like Young Italy and Young Europe for the unification of fragmented Italy. (v) Following Mazzini’s model, secret societies were set up in Germany, France, Switzerland and Poland. |
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| 827. |
Which idea, other than economic exploitation, was behind French colonisation of Vietnam? |
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Answer» The idea of a 'civilising mission'. |
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| 828. |
Which power dominated the nation-building process in Germany? |
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Answer» Power of the Prussian State. |
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| 829. |
Analyze the Impact of globalization. |
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Answer» Positive i) Wide variety of good is now available to the consumers. ii) New jobs are created in industries. iii) Local companies have prospered through supplying raw materials to the industries. iv) Top Indian companies have benefitted for successful collaborations with foreign companies. Negative i)globalization may not help in achieving sustainable development ii) It may lead to widening of income inequalities among various countries. iii) It may lead to greater dependence of underdeveloped countries on advanced countries. |
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| 830. |
Self-help Groups support has brought about a revolutionary change in the rural sector. |
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Answer» i. The idea is to organize rural poor, in particular women, into small Self Help Groups (SHGs) and pool their savings. Members can take small loans from the group itself to meet their needs. The group charges interest on these loans but this is still less than what the moneylender charges. ii. If the group is regular in savings, it becomes eligible for availing loan from the bank. Loan is sanctioned in the name of the group and is meant to create self – employment opportunities for the members. The SHG is responsible for repayment of the loan, hence, banks get ready to give loans without collateral. iii. Self - help, self - reliance and creating a support system and platform to discuss and act on a variety of social issues such as health, nutrition, domestic violence etc. |
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| 831. |
Explain the nation building process of Germany. |
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Answer» Nation building process of Germany i. By 1848, the popular effort failed to succeed in installing constitutional monarch in Germany. ii. There after the task for unification of Germany was taken over by Prussia and its chief minister Otto von Bismarck who followed a policy of "blood and Iron" within a period of seven years three were fought with denmark, Austria and France. iii. These states were defeated. iv. In January 1871 the process of unification of Germany was completed. v. The Prussian king William I was proclaimed German Emperor To be assessed as a whole. |
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Why do we need to expand formal sources of credit in India? Give three reasons. |
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Answer» i. The cost of informal loans is much higher and often leads to a debt trap. Also, people who might wish to start a new enterprise by borrowing may not do so because of the high cost of borrowing in such a case. ii. Most loans from informal lenders carry a very high interest rate and do little to increase the income of the borrowers. Thus, it is necessary that banks and cooperatives increase their lending particularly in the rural areas, so that the dependence of the poor on informal sources of credit reduces. iii. It is important that the formal credit is distributed more equally so that the poor can benefit from the cheaper loans. |
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| 833. |
Why did the period of 1848 consider as phase of the Revolution of the Liberals in Europe? Explain. |
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Answer» The period of 1848 consider as phase of the Revolution of the Liberals in Europe i. Events of February 1848 in France had brought about the abdication of the monarch and a republic based on universal male suffrage had been proclaimed. ii. Germany, Italy, Poland, the Austro-Hungarian Empire – men and women of the liberal middle classes combined their demands for constitutionalism with national unification. iii. They took advantage of the growing popular unrest to push their demands for the creation of a nation-state on parliamentary principles – a constitution, freedom of the press and freedom of association. iv. In the German regions a large number of political associations whose members were middle-class professionals, businessmen and prosperous artisans came together in the city of Frankfurt and decided to vote for an all-German National Assembly. v. The middle classes who resisted the demands of workers and artisans and consequently lost their support. In the end troops were called in and the assembly was forced to disband. vi. The issue of extending political rights to women was a controversial one within the liberal movement, in which large numbers of women had participated actively over the years. vii. Women had formed their own political associations, founded newspapers and taken part in political meetings and demonstration. |
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Highlight the reasons for the growth of nationalist tensions in the Balkan region before the First World War. |
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Answer» The Balkans i. The Balkan was a region of geographical and ethnic variations comprising of modernday Romania, Bulgaria, Albania, Greece, Macedonia, Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina Slovenia, Serbia and Montenegro. The inhabitants were called Slavs ii. The spread of romantic nationalism lead to its disintegration. iii. Different Slavic nationalities struggled to define their identity iv. Balkan region became a region of intense conflict over expansion of territory. v. At the same time, the great European Powers --Russia, Germany, England and AustroHungary were keen on taking the control of the Balkan region, since it was important from trade point of view. vi. This led to the series of wars in the region and finally became the cause of the First World War. |
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Why do banks and cooperative societies need to lend more? Explain. |
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Answer» Banks and cooperative societies need to lend more. i. This would lead to higher incomes ii. People could borrow cheaply for a variety of needs. iii. They could grow cropsand set up small-scale industries etc. iv. Cheap and affordable credit is crucial for the country’s development v. To save and reduce the dependence on informal sources of credit vi. It is important that the formal credit is distributed more equally so that the poor can benefit from the cheaper loans |
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Are fiscal deficits necessarily inflationary ? |
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Answer» (i) Fiscal deficits are not necessarily inflationary. (ii) As we know Fiscal deficit shows borrowing requirement of the government . (iii) If we borrow when there is situation of underemployment of the economy i.e. in a situation of deficient demand, then it is not inflationary because in situation of deficient demand output is held back because of lack of demand. (iv) A high fiscal deficit is accompanied by higher demand and greater output which is not inflationary . (v) On other hand, if we borrow at the full employment level then it is inflationary in nature. A high fiscal deficit (borrowing) is accompanied by higher prices because aggregate demand is greater than aggregate supply at the full employment which is always inflationary. |
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Underemployment continues to be rampant in the rural areas. Suggest three ways through which employment for such people can be generated. |
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Answer» Employment generation i. People can be employed in projects like construction of dam/canal/ roads in the village. ii.Government invests and employ people in providing transportation and storage services. iii. People can be employed in services like banking, trade, etc. iv.Government can identify, promote industries and services in semi-rural areas to enhance employment. v. Government can open centres to give them training and financial assistance to help them become self – employed vi. Any other relevant point |
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Revenue deficit is the real deficit and not the fiscal deficit. How? |
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Answer» (i) Fiscal deficit is defined as excess of total expenditure over total receipts (revenue and capital receipts) excluding borrowing . (ii) Another words, it is equal to borrowings and borrowing are just an act of the government which may be finance interest payments of the government also. (iii) While Revenue deficit takes into account current interest payment obligations of the government not connected to the actual activities. (iv) Thus revenue deficit is more important than fiscal deficit. |
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| 839. |
What is debt trap? |
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Answer» It is a vicious circle set where in the government takes more loan to repay earlier loans. |
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| 840. |
Giving reasons classify the following into direct and indirect tax(i) Wealth tax(ii) Value added tax(iii) Corporation tax |
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Answer» (i) It is a direct tax because its impact (liability to pay) and incidence (actual burden) fall on the same person. Its burden cannot be shifted . (ii) It is an indirect tax because its impact (liability to pay) and incidence ( actual burden) lie on different persons. (iii) It is a direct tax because its impact and incidence fall on the same person (company). Its burden cannot be shifted. |
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What is a basis of classification of taxes into direct tax and indirect tax? Explain the value behind its imposition. |
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Answer» Basis of classification of taxes into direct and indirect taxes : whether the burden of the tax can be shifted to others or not. If it cannot be shifted it is a direct tax. If burden of the tax can be shifted it is a indirect tax.
Value : Reducing the inequality of income
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Categorise the following into revenue expenditure and capital expenditure. Give reasons in support of your answer (i) Repayment of loan with interest (ii) Grants to state governments for creations of assets (iii) Investment in shares (iv) Subsidies (v) Construction of school building |
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Answer» (i) Repayment of principal amount of loan is a capital expenditure because it reduces liability of government but interest amount will be revenue expenditure because it neither creates any assets nor reduce liability. (ii) It is a revenue expenditure because it neither creates any asset nor reduces liability of central government. (iii) It is a capital expenditure because it increases asset of the government. (iv) It is revenue expenditure because it neither creates any asset nor reduces liabilities (v) It is a capital expenditure because it creates assets of government. |
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What is the basis of classifying government expenditure into ‘Revenue Expenditure’ and ‘Capital Expenditure’? Which of these types of expenditure is payment of salaries of government employees and why? |
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Answer» The basis of classifying government expenditure into revenue expenditure and capital expenditure is : whether or not an expenditure leads (i) creations of assets or (ii) reduction in liabilities. If yes, it is a capital expenditure. If no, it is revenue expenditure.
Payment of salaries to government employees is a revenue expenditure since it neither creates an asset nor reduces a liability. |
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| 844. |
State any four powers of the Securities and Exchange Board of India. |
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Answer» For the discharge of its functions efficiently, SEBI has been vested with the following powers: (i) To approve by-laws of stock exchanges, SEBI (ii) To enquire the stock exchange to amend their by-laws. (iii) Inspect the books of accounts and call for periodical returns from recognized stock exchanges. (iv) Inspect the books of accounts of financial intermediaries. (v) Compel certain companies to list their shares in one or more stocks exchanges. (vi) Levy fees and other charges on the intermediaries for performing its functions. (vii) Grant license to any person for the purpose of dealing in certain areas. (viii) Delegate powers exercisable by it. (ix) Prosecute and judge directly the violation of certain provisions of the Companies Act. (x) Power to impose monetary penalties. |
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Explain the basis of classifying government receipts into revenue receipts and capital receipts. Which type of these receipts are borrowings by government and why? |
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Answer» The basis of categorizing government receipts into revenue receipts and capital receipts : whether or not a receipt leads to (i) creation of liabilities or (ii) reduction of assets. If yes, it is a capital receipt. If no, then it is a revenue receipt.
Borrowing by government is a capital receipt because it leads to reduction in liability. |
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Various approaches may be used by a company to promote its products. One of them is the use of mass media methods by designing a promotion strategy that aims at establishing brand identity. Identify and explain this approach. |
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Answer» Above the line- These promotions use mass media methods. This type of promotion focuses on advertising to a large audience. It includes conventional media like print, online, television and cinema advertising. The activities include advertisements in the press. They also produce online banner advertisements, place advertisements on billboards and use their website to meet the needs of their consumers. |
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If you are appointed as the finance minister of country, which type of taxes will you impose? |
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Answer» There is really nothing to choose between direct taxes and indirect taxes as such. Both of them have their relative merits and demerits. Direct taxes and indirect taxes are not substitute for each-others. They are complimentary to each other Objectives of taxation are common to both types of taxes. These are : (i) to raise resources for the government ,(ii) to raise the rate of investment in the country through the curtailment of consumption, and (iii) to raise the incremental saving ratio.
In short, it is necessary to strike a balance between direct taxes and indirect taxes as a source of tax revenue. In India, presently, about 65 % of tax revenue is collected by way of indirect taxes and 35% by way of direct taxes. |
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Rajiv and Ramesh entered into a verbal agreement to form a firm. They agreed to share its profits. Their business was running smoothly. One day a dispute arose between Rajiv and Ramesh regarding the profit sharing ratio. Rajiv decided to move the court and enforce his rights against the firm and Ramesh. Will Rajiv succeed ? Give reasons in support of your answer. |
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Answer» No, Because the firm is not registered and the partners of an unregistered firm cannot enforce their rights against the firm and other partners. |
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Bhushan and Vinay were pursuing Electrical Engineering from a prestigious engineering college. During their third year they developed a solar LED bulb which can be used indoors. The bulb had a small panel which had to be charged at a stretch for 10 hours in the sun and it would last for 200 hours of usage. The idea was risky as there was a possibility that the market might not accept such a product, but if they do so, then, there would be a revolution in the power industry as it would lead to saving of power in every household. The prototype was made but to manufacture and distribute the same, they required around Rs.5 crores. Both Bhushan and Vinay approached some affluent individuals who were ready to invest in their business in exchange for a convertible debt. Identify the type of investors and state any two features of the same. |
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Answer» Angel Investor Features 1. Most angel investors are current or retired executives, business owners or high net worth individuals who have the knowledge, expertise, and funds that help start-ups match up to industry standards. 2. As angel investors bear extremely high risk and are usually subject to dilution from future investment rounds. They expect a very high return on investment. 3. Apart from investing funds, most angels provide proactive advice, guidance, industry connections and mentoring start-ups in its early days. 4. Their objective is to create great companies by providing value creation, and simultaneously helping investors realize a high return on investments. 5. They have a sharp inclination to keep abreast of current developments in a particular business arena, mentoring another generation of entrepreneurs by making use of their experience. |
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Deepak Industries is a sugar manufacturing unit in U.P. Due to various factors it started running into losses and was declared a sick unit by the State Confederation of Industries. It had assets and probability to revive if financial assistance could be made available.Name the financial organisation that can help Deepak Industries in this situation knowing well that it cannot furnish any collateral security against the loan sanctioned. |
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Answer» Industrial Investment Bank of India Ltd. (IIBI). |
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