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1801.

If the demand is price inelastic:

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If the demand is price inelastic:


1802.

Average daily wage of 50 workers of a factory was Rs. 200. Each worker is given a raise of Rs. 20. What is the new average daily wage?

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Average daily wage of 50 workers of a factory was Rs. 200. Each worker is given a raise of Rs. 20. What is the new average daily wage?

1803.

Phytoplanktons are producers of ___ .

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Phytoplanktons are producers of ___ .


1804.

Which of the following are examples of legal market power?

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Which of the following are examples of legal market power?


1805.

The figure below represents sales and net profit (in Rs. crore) of IVP Ltd. For the 5 yr from 1994-99. During this period, the sales increased from Rs 100 crore to Rs 680 crore. Correspondingly, the net profit increased from Rs 2.5 crore to Rs 12 crore. Net profit is defined as the excess of sales over total costs. Defining profitability as the ratio of net profit to sales, IVP Ltd, recorded the highest profitability in

Answer» The figure below represents sales and net profit (in Rs. crore) of IVP Ltd. For the 5 yr from 1994-99. During this period, the sales increased from Rs 100 crore to Rs 680 crore. Correspondingly, the net profit increased from Rs 2.5 crore to Rs 12 crore. Net profit is defined as the excess of sales over total costs.

Defining profitability as the ratio of net profit to sales, IVP Ltd, recorded the highest profitability in
1806.

State, with valid reasons, which of the following statement are true or false: a. Average Revenue curve under the Perfect Competition is a downward sloping curve. b. AFC curve is a rectangular hyperbola curve. c. When MR is falling but positive, TR will also be falling and positive.

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State, with valid reasons, which of the following statement are true or false:

a. Average Revenue curve under the Perfect Competition is a downward sloping curve.

b. AFC curve is a rectangular hyperbola curve.

c. When MR is falling but positive, TR will also be falling and positive.

1807.

A) What are the difficulties in the construction of the consumer price index? B) An enquiry into the budgets of middle class families in a certain city gave the following information: Expenses onFood FuelClothingRentOther30%10%20%15%20%Price in 2004 (Rs)1500250750300400Price in 1995 (Rs)1400200500200250 What is the cost of living index of 2004 as compared to 1995?

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A) What are the difficulties in the construction of the consumer price index?

B) An enquiry into the budgets of middle class families in a certain city gave the following information:

Expenses onFood FuelClothingRentOther30%10%20%15%20%Price in 2004 (Rs)1500250750300400Price in 1995 (Rs)1400200500200250

What is the cost of living index of 2004 as compared to 1995?

1808.

Which of the following measures are adopted by the government of India to improve the system of agricultural marketing?

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Which of the following measures are adopted by the government of India to improve the system of agricultural marketing?


1809.

___ are those which get exhausted with extraction and use.

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___ are those which get exhausted with extraction and use.


1810.

Which of the following are parts of the profit assumption?

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Which of the following are parts of the profit assumption?


1811.

Explain any two factors that affect the price elasticity of demand. Give suitable examples.

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Explain any two factors that affect the price elasticity of demand. Give suitable examples.

1812.

The basic issue of study in macroeconomics is ___, at an economy level.

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The basic issue of study in macroeconomics is ___, at an economy level.

1813.

Which is the central monetary authority of India?

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Which is the central monetary authority of India?


1814.

The slope of the TR curve gives ___

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The slope of the TR curve gives ___

1815.

Discuss as to why nations trade.

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Discuss as to why nations trade.

1816.

Brands never die. They are meant to live forever. However, their lustre fades by the imprudent decisions of brand managers who fail to see the future unraveling. The concept of branding is not new; many famous brands have been with us for some time. Many developed as the result of the energy and enthusiasm of the entrepreneurs behind them. As the companies grew the responsibility of maintaining the brand tended to fall to others from which the brand-management system emerged.

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Brands never die. They are meant to live forever. However, their lustre fades by the imprudent decisions of brand managers who fail to see the future unraveling. The concept of branding is not new; many famous brands have been with us for some time. Many developed as the result of the energy and enthusiasm of the entrepreneurs behind them. As the companies grew the responsibility of maintaining the brand tended to fall to others from which the brand-management system emerged.


1817.

Mixed cropping has proved biologically most dynamic under ___.

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Mixed cropping has proved biologically most dynamic under ___.


1818.

Give three reasons (or causes) of a rightward shift of demand curve. Or Explain briefly any three factors which lead to 'increase in demand'.

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Give three reasons (or causes) of a rightward shift of demand curve.

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Explain briefly any three factors which lead to 'increase in demand'.

1819.

X and Y are complementary goods. Explain the sequence of effects of a fall in the price of X on the equilibrium price and quantity of Y.

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X and Y are complementary goods. Explain the sequence of effects of a fall in the price of X on the equilibrium price and quantity of Y.

1820.

Why does an economic problem arise? Explain. OR Why is a production possibility curve concave to the origin? Explain.

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Why does an economic problem arise? Explain.

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Why is a production possibility curve concave to the origin? Explain.

1821.

Which of the following was the first land reform?

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Which of the following was the first land reform?


1822.

If the cross elasticity of demand is -2:

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If the cross elasticity of demand is -2:


1823.

Make a list of products for which you think demand is price inelastic and price elastic .

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Make a list of products for which you think demand is price inelastic and price elastic .

1824.

During 2002 – 2005, there were significant increases in the construction of new housing stock in the US. During the same time period, we also observed significant rises in the demand for homes. We know that during that time period both the price and the level of homes traded increased. Based on that information what most likely happened in the market?

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During 2002 – 2005, there were significant increases in the construction of new housing stock in the US. During the same time period, we also observed significant rises in the demand for homes. We know that during that time period both the price and the level of homes traded increased. Based on that information what most likely happened in the market?


1825.

Why was economic growth stagnant before the 18th century?

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Why was economic growth stagnant before the 18th century?


1826.

Explain the implication of large number of buyers in a perfectly competitive market.

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Explain the implication of large number of buyers in a perfectly competitive market.

1827.

Jalal builds computers using parts and sells them at Rs 20,000. His costs for different production levels are tabulated below. QuantityTotal Cost (Rs)130,000250,000360,000475,000595,00061,20,0007150,0008190,000 How many computers will Jalal supply at a price of Rs 20,000?

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Jalal builds computers using parts and sells them at Rs 20,000. His costs for different production levels are tabulated below.

QuantityTotal Cost (Rs)130,000250,000360,000475,000595,00061,20,0007150,0008190,000

How many computers will Jalal supply at a price of Rs 20,000?


1828.

If N is the number of spheres in the unit cell, then total no. of octahedral voids is the cell is

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If N is the number of spheres in the unit cell, then total no. of octahedral voids is the cell is


1829.

The law of demand refers to the

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The law of demand refers to the


1830.

After 1800, the global GDP distribution changed because of _______

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After 1800, the global GDP distribution changed because of _______


1831.

How many 5 Year Plans has the Soviet Union had?

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How many 5 Year Plans has the Soviet Union had?


1832.

Q37. Which of the following is not under the Eight Core Industries?

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Q37. Which of the following is not under the Eight Core Industries?


1833.

Which of the following is the slope of the TR curve?

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Which of the following is the slope of the TR curve?


1834.

In which instance will both the equilibrium price and quantity rise?

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In which instance will both the equilibrium price and quantity rise?


1835.

Greenhouse gas which is present in a very high quantity.

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Greenhouse gas which is present in a very high quantity.


1836.

“Ozone Hole” is a ___.

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“Ozone Hole” is a ___.


1837.

Which of the following pairs of curves start from the same point?

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Which of the following pairs of curves start from the same point?


1838.

Which committee was formed to reconstruct the sick public units?

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Which committee was formed to reconstruct the sick public units?

1839.

If at the market equilibrium, the supply is a vertical line and the downward sloping demand curve shifts to the right, then:

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If at the market equilibrium, the supply is a vertical line and the downward sloping demand curve shifts to the right, then:


1840.

At what level of price do the firms in a perfectly competitive market supply when free entry and exit is allowed in the market? How is the equilibrium quantity determined in such a market?

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At what level of price do the firms in a perfectly competitive market supply when free entry and exit is allowed in the market? How is the equilibrium quantity determined in such a market?

1841.

Which of the following is part of the health infrastructure?

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Which of the following is part of the health infrastructure?


1842.

Jute industries were located in _______.

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Jute industries were located in _______.


1843.

Vysakh set up a samosa stand. His fixed cost is Rs 1500. His average variable cost is Rs 10/samosa. If he sells 200 samosas at Rs 20, what is his profit?

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Vysakh set up a samosa stand. His fixed cost is Rs 1500. His average variable cost is Rs 10/samosa. If he sells 200 samosas at Rs 20, what is his profit?


1844.

Why do you think privatisation helps improve the position of the economy?

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Why do you think privatisation helps improve the position of the economy?


1845.

Economic reforms started in India in

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Economic reforms started in India in


1846.

Suppose the demand and supply equations are given by: Qd= 110-10p and Qs= -100+20p Find the equilibrium price and quantity.

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Suppose the demand and supply equations are given by:
Qd= 110-10p
and Qs= -100+20p
Find the equilibrium price and quantity.

1847.

Resonating structures in ozone:

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Resonating structures in ozone:


1848.

From the following Trial Balance, prepare a Trading and Profit Loss Account for the year ended 31st March 2012 and a Balance Sheet as on that date: The following adjustments are to be made: 1. Stock on 31-3-2012 was Rs 3,250. 2. Depreciate Building 5%, Furniture 10%and Scooter 20%. 3. One-third of the commission received is in respect of work to be done next year. Q. From the following Trial Balance 30th June, 2012 and prepare Trading and Profit & Loss A/c and Balance Sheet: Adjustments : 1. Sales include sale of Furniture on 30th June, 2012 at actual sale price of Rs 750. The Book value of furniture sold on that date was Rs 1,000. 2. Rs 2,500 paid to Ajay against our acceptance were debited by mistake to Ajay's A/c and from there it was included in the list of Sundry Debtors. 3. Depreciate furniture by 10% p.a. and Dead Stock by 30% p.a. ParticularsAmountAmountCr.(Rs)Dr.(Rs)Furniture640Scooter~6,250Building7,500Capital12,500Bad Debts125Provision for Bad Debts200Creditors&Debtors3,8002,500Opening Stock3,460Purchases&Sales5,47515,450Bank overdraft2,850Returns200125Advertising450interest118Commission375Cash650Taxes and Insurances1,250General Expenses782Salaries3,300¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯34,000––––––––¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯34,000–––––––– From the following Trial Balance 30th June, 2012 and prepare Trading and Profit & Loss A/c and Balance Sheet : Particulars(Rs)Particulars(Rs)Purchases2,10,000Sales 3,60,000Wages and Salaries16,200Bills Payable2,500Repairs and Renewals2,100Capital2,00,000Freight on Purchases4,500Returns2,000Furniture6,000Mortgage and Interest to date10,750Dead Stock8,000Bad Debts Recovered1,650Returns5,200Interest on Govt. Bonds500Bank balance7,300General Reserve6,800Sundry Debtors75,000Sundry Creditors24,000Advertisement Expenses10,000Outstanding Salaries4,400Unexpired Insurance500Miscellaneous Expenses2,570Freehold Premises1,28,100Patent Rights20,000Delivery Van50,000Audit fees4,000Agent's Commission5,780Insurance2,000Drawings8,40010%Govt. Bonds(Purchased on Oct.1,2011)10,000Mortgage Interest750Stock on 30th June, 201236,200¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯6,12,000––––––––––¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯6,12,000––––––––––

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From the following Trial Balance, prepare a Trading and Profit Loss Account for the year ended 31st March 2012 and a Balance Sheet as on that date: The following adjustments are to be made:

1. Stock on 31-3-2012 was Rs 3,250.

2. Depreciate Building 5%, Furniture 10%and Scooter 20%.

3. One-third of the commission received is in respect of work to be done next year.

Q. From the following Trial Balance 30th June, 2012 and prepare Trading and Profit & Loss A/c and Balance Sheet:

Adjustments :

1. Sales include sale of Furniture on 30th June, 2012 at actual sale price of Rs 750. The Book value of furniture sold on that date was Rs 1,000.

2. Rs 2,500 paid to Ajay against our acceptance were debited by mistake to Ajay's A/c and from there it was included in the list of Sundry Debtors.

3. Depreciate furniture by 10% p.a. and Dead Stock by 30% p.a.

ParticularsAmountAmountCr.(Rs)Dr.(Rs)Furniture640Scooter~6,250Building7,500Capital12,500Bad Debts125Provision for Bad Debts200Creditors&Debtors3,8002,500Opening Stock3,460Purchases&Sales5,47515,450Bank overdraft2,850Returns200125Advertising450interest118Commission375Cash650Taxes and Insurances1,250General Expenses782Salaries3,300¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯34,000––––––¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯34,000––––––

From the following Trial Balance 30th June, 2012 and prepare Trading and Profit & Loss A/c and Balance Sheet :

Particulars(Rs)Particulars(Rs)Purchases2,10,000Sales 3,60,000Wages and Salaries16,200Bills Payable2,500Repairs and Renewals2,100Capital2,00,000Freight on Purchases4,500Returns2,000Furniture6,000Mortgage and Interest to date10,750Dead Stock8,000Bad Debts Recovered1,650Returns5,200Interest on Govt. Bonds500Bank balance7,300General Reserve6,800Sundry Debtors75,000Sundry Creditors24,000Advertisement Expenses10,000Outstanding Salaries4,400Unexpired Insurance500Miscellaneous Expenses2,570Freehold Premises1,28,100Patent Rights20,000Delivery Van50,000Audit fees4,000Agent's Commission5,780Insurance2,000Drawings8,40010%Govt. Bonds(Purchased on Oct.1,2011)10,000Mortgage Interest750Stock on 30th June, 201236,200¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯6,12,000––––––––¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯6,12,000––––––––

1849.

Consider the demand for a good. At price Rs. 4, the demand for the good is 25 units. Suppose price of good increases to Rs. 5 and as a result, the demand for the goods falls to 20 units. Calculate the price elasticity.

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Consider the demand for a good. At price Rs. 4, the demand for the good is 25 units. Suppose price of good increases to Rs. 5 and as a result, the demand for the goods falls to 20 units. Calculate the price elasticity.

1850.

Because of political turmoil and changes in the government, the sixth plan is known as a __________ plan.

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Because of political turmoil and changes in the government, the sixth plan is known as a __________ plan.