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1.

Measure of two quantities along with the precision of respective measuring instrument isA = 2.5 m s–1 ± 0.5 m s–1B = 0.10 s ± 0.01 sThe value of A B will be(a) (0.25 ± 0.08) m(b) (0.25 ± 0.5) m(c) (0.25 ± 0.05) m(d) (0.25 ± 0.135) m

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(a) (0.25 ± 0.08) m

2.

Two metal balls of masses 10kg and 8kg are moving In the same direction with velocities 10m/s and 4m/s respectively. They stick together after collision. Find their common velocity after collision. If they are moving 1. In the same direction, 2. In opposite direction before collision.

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m1 = 10kg, m2 = 8kg

u1 = 10m/s and u2= 4m/s.

1. v1 = v2 = v, common velocity.

m1u1 +m2u2 = m1v1 + m2v2

10 × 10 + 8 × 4 = (10 + 8)v

or v = 7.33m/s

2. m1u1 – m2u2 = (m1 + m2)v

10 × 10 – 8 × 4 = (10 + 8)v

v = 3.778m/s.

3.

A body is moving on a frictionless curved path of radius of 1.8 km with a speed of 30 ms-1. Find the banking angle required.

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The centripetal force required to keep the body in circular motion is \(\frac{mv^2}{r}\)

Here, v = 30 ms-1

r = \(\frac {1.8 \times 10^3m}{2}\)

= 0.9 103 = 900m

N cos θ = mg 

and \(\frac{mv^2}{r}\) = N sinθ

\(\frac{mv^2}{r}\) = \(\frac{mg}{cos \theta}\) sinθ

⇒ tan θ = \(\frac {v^2}{rg}\)

⇒ θ = tan-1 \(\frac {30^2}{900 \times 10}\)

⇒ θ = tan-1 (0.1) = 5.71°.

4.

Define mean solar day. Explain the method for measurement of time.

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1. A mean solar day is the average time interval from one noon to the next noon.

Method for measurement of time:

2. The unit of time, the second, was considered to be \(\frac{1}{86400}\) of the mean solar day, where a mean solar day = 24 hours.

= 24 × 60 × 60

= 86400 s

3. However, this definition proved to be unsatisfactory to define the unit of time precisely because solar day varies gradually due to gradual slowing down of the Earth’s rotation. Hence, the definition of second was replaced by one based on atomic standard of time.

4. Atomic standard of time is now used for the measurement of time. In atomic standard of time, periodic vibrations of caesium atom is used.

5. One second is time required for 9,192.631,770 vibrations of the radiation corresponding to transition between two hyperfine energy states of caesium-133 (Cs- 133) atom.

5.

Find out odd one. Justify your answer?a. meter, kilogram, kilogram/ meter3, secondb. Length, volume, mass, timec. Volume, mass, density accelaration.

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a. kilogram/meter3 – meter, kilogram, second are basic units, kilogram/meter3 is unit of volume.

b. Volume – Volume is a derived quantity and others are basic quatities.

c. Mass – Mass is a basic quantity and others are derived quantity.

6.

The radius of atom is of the order of 1Aº & radius of Nucleus is of the order of fermi. How many magnitudes higher is the volume of the atom as compared to the volume of nucleus ? 

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Vatom/Vnucleus = (4π(10-10m)3)/(4π(10-15m)3) = 1015

7.

If x = a + bt + ct2, where x is in metre and t in seconds, what is the unit of c?

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The unit of left hand side is metre so the units of ct2 should also be metre. Since t2 has unit of s2, so the unit of c is m/s2.

8.

How you will deal with ‘general donation’ while recording in income and expenditure account?

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General donation is a revenue nature receipt so it will shown in income side of income & expenditure account.

9.

What do you mean by income and expenditure account?

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Income & Expenditure Account is a nominal nature account, it shows organisation’s surplus or deficit. In it all revenue income and revenue expenditure are shown related to financial year with doing necessary adjustments.

10.

Write the name of such two items and examples which do not appear in receipts and payments account.

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  • Depreciation on fixed assets.
  • Outstanding income and outstanding expenses at the end of financial year.
11.

What is the accounting treatment for specific donation while preparing income and expenditure account?

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Specific donation just like a capital nature receipt so it will shown in liabilities side of balance sheet not in Income & Expenditure A/c.

12.

Explain the procedure of preparing receipts and payments account from income and expenditure account, balance sheet and other information.

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Sometimes Income and Expenditure A/c and Balance Sheet is given and required to prepare receipts and payments account and in such a situation. 

The following procedure may be followed:

  • All expenditure whether capital or revenue irrespective of the periods are shown on the payments side.
  • All receipts whether capital or revenue irrespective of the periods are shown on receipt side.
  • Pick up opening and closing balance Cash and Bank A/c to the Receipt & Payment Account.
  • Eliminate all adjustments made while preparing income and expenditure account.
  • Purchase of assets may be calculated and shown on the payments side. For compare the values of assets at the beginning and closing of the period.
  • Adjustments of prepaid exp., Advance Receipts and Outstanding Exp. should be keeping in mind regarding particular item.

Income Side:
Amount shown in income and expenditure account …………
Less: Closing outstanding subscription in current year ……….
Less: Advance subscription received in last year ……….
Add: Outstanding subscription of last year received in current year ……..
Add: Advance subscription received in current year ………….
Amount of subscription shown in receipts and payments account in current year ………..

Expenditure Items:
Amount of salary shown in income and expenditure account ……………
Less : Closing outstanding of current year …………..
Less: Advance salary paid last year (related to current year) ………..
Add: Outstanding salary of last year (which is paid this year) ………..
Add: Advance salary paid in current year related to next year ………….
Amount of salary shown in receipts and payments account ……….

Amount of Stationery Consumed:
Amount of stationery shown in income and expenditure account …………..
Less: Opening stock of stationery ………….
Add: Closing stock of stationery ………….
Less: Advance payment last year for stationery ………….
Add: Advance stationery paid in current year related to next year ………..
Less: Current year closing creditors of stationery …………
Add: Current year opening creditors of stationery ………..
Amount of stationery shown in receipts and payments account ………

13.

If opening stock of stationary at the beginning Rs 5,000, at the end Rs 3,000, stationery purchased in cash during the year for Rs 20,000. How this transaction will deal in receipts and payments account?(a) payment side Rs 22,000(b) payment side Rs 20,000(c) payment side Rs 28,000(d) none of these

Answer»

(b) payment side Rs 20,000

14.

State two characteristics of a non-trading concerns.

Answer»
  • Set up to provide service to a specific group or the public at large.
  • Managed by elected members.
15.

Differentiate the following :Cash book and receipts and payments account.Income and expenditure account and receipts and payments account.

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Distinction between Receipts and Payments Account and Cash Book : Both receipts and payments accounts and cash book record cash transactions i.e., cash receipts and cash payments. Inspite of such similarity, 

There are some differences between the two which are enumerated below:

Basis of DistinctionReceipts and Payments AccountCash Book
BasisIt is prepared on the basis of cash book.It is prepared on the basis of each cash receipts and cash payments.
PeriodIt is prepared at the end of accounting year. In other words, it is a summary of cash book.It is prepared on daily basis.
Part of double entry systemIt is merely a summary of cash book, it is not deemed to be a part of the double entry system.It forms part of double entry system.
Debit and credit sidesIt has receipts and payments sides instead of debit and credit sides.It has debit and credit sides.
Ledger folio columnIt has no ledger folio (L.F.) column.It has ledger folio (L.F.) column.
InstitutionsIt is prepared by not for profit organisations.It is prepared by all organisations whether profit seeking or not for profit organisations.

Distinction between Receipts and Payments Account and Income and Expenditure Account:

Basis of DistinctionReceipts and Payments AccountIncome and Expenditure Account
NatureIt is a summary of the cash book.It is like a profit and loss account of a profit seeking entity.
SidesDebit side of this account records receipts and credit side records payments.Debit side of this account records expenses and losses and credit side records incomes and gains.
Type of accountIt is a real account.It is a nominal account.
Opening balanceIt starts with the opening balance of cash and bank.It has no opening balance.
Closing balanceClosing balance of this account represents the closing cash in hand and at bank or overdraft at bank.Closing balance of this account indicates either excess of income over expenditure (surplus) or excess of expenditure over income (deficit).
Capital and revenue itemsIt records receipts and payments both of capital and revenue nature.It records income and expenditure of only revenue nature.
Period of income and expensesIt records all receipts and payments made during the year whether they relate to current, previous or next year.It records income and expenditure of the current year.
AdjustmentsAdjustments are not considered while preparing it, because it is prepared on cash basis of accounting.It is necessary to consider adjustments while preparing it, because it is prepared on accrual basis of accounting.
Balance sheetIt need not necessarily be accompanied by a balance sheet because all revenue as well as capital items are included in it.Balance sheet must accompany this account because, it includes only revenue items, whereas the balance sheet contains the remaining balances.
Transfer of closing balanceClosing balance of this account is transferred to the receipts and payments account of the next period.Closing balance of this account is transferred to the capital fund in the balance sheet.
16.

How will you prepare receipts and payments account?

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Steps in the Preparation of Receipts and Payments Account:

  • Take the opening balances of cash in hand and cash at bank and enter them on the debit side. In case there is bank overdraft at the beginning of the year enter the same on the credit side of this account.
  • Show the total amounts of all receipts on its debit side irrespective of their nature (whether capital or revenue) and whether they pertain to past, current and future periods.
  • Show the total amounts of all payments on its credit side irrespective of their nature (whether capital or revenue) and whether they pertain to past current and future periods.
  • Name of the receivable income and payable expenses is to be entered in this account as they do not involve inflow or outflow of cash.
  • Find out the difference between the total of debit side and the total of credit side of the account and enter the same on the credit side as the closing balance of cash/bank. In case however, the total of the credit side is more than that of the total of the debit side. Show the difference on the debit as bank overdraft and close the account.
17.

Receipts and payments account is a……account.(a) real(b) nominal(c) personal(d) none of these

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Correct answer is (a) real

18.

Give the name of books-kept by non-trading organisations.

Answer»
  • Cashbook,
  • Ledger,
  • Register of member,
  • Register of Assets.
19.

Income and expenditure account is a…..account. (a) real (b) nominal (c) personal (d) none of these

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Correct answer is (b) nominal

20.

Which financial statements are prepared by non-trading organisations?

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  • Receipts and Payments A/c
  • Income and Expenditure Account
  • Balance Sheet.
21.

The main object of non-trading organisations is :(a) to earn profit (b) public welfare work(c) to do business(d) none of these

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(b) public welfare work

22.

x and y in the given reaction are respectively xCaCO3, + yH3PO4 → Ca3(PO4)2 + xH2O + xCO2(A) 2, 3 (c) 3, 2 (B) 3, 3 (D) 1, 3

Answer»

Correct option (c) 3, 2   

Explanation:

The balanced chemical equation is

3CaCO3 + 2H3PO4→  Ca3(PO4)2 + 3H2O + 3CO2

23.

What is meant by equipment based exercise?

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Exercise equipment is any apparatus/device used during physical activity to enhance the strength or conditioning effects of that exercise. Or to otherwise enhance the experience or outcome of an exercise routine.

Exercise done by the use of equipment(s) is called as equipment based exercise. Exercise equipment must be used properly. Its inappropriate use can lead to injuries, from mild to extreme.

24.

Why is free hands exercise?

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Exercises done without equipment like lathi; dumbells etc. is called free hands exercises.

25.

Exercises without the use of apparatus are (a) Expensive (b) Useless (c) Simple and Cheap (d) Purposeless

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(c) Simple and Cheap

26.

The mental exercises develop the student’s (a) Vigil (b) Nervous system (c) Understanding (d) Stamina

Answer»

Correct Answer is: (a) Vigil

27.

Which of the following tools of financial statement analysis is suitable when data relating to several years are to be analysed? (a) Cash flow statement(b) Common size statement (c) Comparative statement (d) Trend analysis

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(d) Trend analysis

28.

Which of the following statements is not true? (a) Notes and schedules also form part of financial statements (b) The tools of financial statement analysis include common – size statement (c) Trend analysis refers to the study of movement of figures for one year(d) The common – size statements show the relationship of various items with some common base, expressed as percentage of the common base.

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(c) Trend analysis refers to the study of movement of figures for one year

29.

What is Dand (Lathi)?

Answer»

The dand or lathi is a wooden stick which helps you to do physical exercises.

30.

What is the meaning of exercises and what are the different forms of exercises?

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Activities which consume our physical or mental energy and are done intentionally or unintentionally are known as the exercises. For example, running, brooming, cooking etc are physical exercises and thinking, studying, solving problems etc are mental exercises. Different forms of exercises are physical or mental, formal or informal and general or specific.

31.

When a black metal compound XO is heated with a colourless gas Y2 , then metal X and another compound Y2O are formed. Metal X is red-brown in colour which does not react with dilute acids at all. Gas Y2 can be prepared by the action of a dilute acid on any active metal. The compound Y2O is a liquid at room temperature which can turn anhydrous copper sulphate blue. (a) What do you think is metal X ? (b) What could be gas Y2 ? (c) What is compound XO ? (d) What is compound Y2O? (e) Write the chemical equation of the reaction which takes place on heating XO with Y2 . (f) What type of chemical reaction is illustrated in the above equation ? 

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(a) Copper (Cu) 

(b) Hydrogen (H2

(c) Copper oxide (CuO) 

(d) Water (H2O) 

(e) CuO + H2 

Cu + H O 

(f) Displacement reaction (which is also a redox reaction)

32.

Discuss the importance of exercise.

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Exercise is good both for the body and mind. Exercises help in strengthening the various parts of the body, improve metabolism and the functioning of the body. It improves the immunity of the body too.

Exercise inculcate a sense of discipline and team spirit if done in a group as they do in schools.

A sound body also creates a sound mind. The mind is refreshed and able to work properly. This is particularly in the case of students who have to study their lessons.

33.

Which alcohols is used in making printing inks and stamp pad ink? (a) Glycol (b) Ethanol (c) Glycerol (d) Phenol

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(c) Glycerol

34.

What are facilitated exercises. Describe.

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Above mentioned exercises are called general exercises which students can do it with free hands. Besides these, tradition of exercises with use of equipments are also in force. Under which students can do exercises in a more facilitated environment. These are

1. Dumbells exercise 

2. Dand (lathi) exercise 

3. Laziasm 

4. Flag exercise

In the above listed four exercises, the student can benefit his body. By doing any exercise (individually, at a time). They should not be done in groups, i.e., all at a time.

35.

A metal X forms a water soluble salt XNO3 . When an aqueous solution of XNO3 is added to common salt solution, then a white precipitate of compound Y is formed along with sodium nitrate solution. Metal X is said to be the best conductor of electricity and it does not evolve hydrogen when put in dilute hydrohloric acid. (a) What is metal X ? (b) What is salt XNO3 ? (c) Name the compound Y. (d) Write the chemical equation of the reaction which takes place on reacting XNO3 solution and common salt solution giving the physical states of all the reactants and products. (e) What type of chemical reaction is illustrated by the above equation ?

Answer»

Silver (Ag) 

(b) Silver nitrate (AgNO3

(c) Silver chloride (AgCl) 

(d) AgNO3 (aq) + NaCl (aq)—–>AgCl (s) + NaNO3 (aq) 

(e) Double displacement reaction.

36.

What will be the product formed when phenol is treated with zinc dust? (a) Cumene(b) Toluene (c) Ethyl benzene (d) Benzene

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(d)  Benzene

37.

Give the two different initial positions for general exercises. Also gives all the steps for one exercise for each initial position.

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Two different initial positions for general exercises are : 

1. Stand in the position of attention. 

2. Hands up and feet together. All exercises with a jump.

Steps of exercise with initial position of attention are :

1. Stretch arms in front palms facing each other. 

2. Bring arms down and bend knees. 

3. Bring arms in front and straighten the legs. 

4. Return to the original position. 

5. Stretch arms in front. 

6. Raise arms above the shoulders, palms facing each other and bend knees. 

7. Bring arms in front and straighten the legs. 

8. Return to the original position.

Note : Repeat to the count of 16.

Steps of exercise with initially hands up and feet together and doing exercise with a jump are as follows :

1. Bend with a jump left leg ahead of right leg and raise the left arm up and stretch right arm towards back. 

2. Return with a jump to the original position. 

3. Repeat the first step with the opposite arms and legs. 

4. Return to the original position with a jump. Repeat the same process to the count of 16 set.

38.

Except which alcohol, other alcohols are weaker acid than water?(a) Ethanol (b) Phenol (c) Methanol (d) Propanol

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(c) Methanol

39.

Why are exercises in schools beneficial for the students?

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1. Exercise helps in building a team spirit and discipline in students. It also makes them mentally alert to study well. 

2. To activate and energise our body systems and organs as respiratory system, nervous system, circulatory system, digestive system etc. 

3. To strengthen muscles and to make the joints flexible. 

4. To make us look attractive and alert.

40.

When is the demonstration of exercises normally shown in the schools?

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1. Independence Day 

2. Republic Day 

3. School Anniversary 

4. Special functions

41.

What do General Exercises with regard to the schools imply?

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General exercises are done regularly in the schools during the morning assembly and in the regular periods marked in time table. They are meant to promote all round development of different organs of the body.

42.

Which one of the product is formed when benzene and propene is heated at 523 K?(a) Cumene (b) 2 – ethyl benzene (c) 2 – propyl benzene (d) Ethyl enthanoate

Answer»

Cumene is formed when benzene and propene is heated at 523 K

43.

Which one of the following is the correct decreasing order of acidity in alcohol? (a) 1° alcohol > 2° alcohol > 3° alcohol (b) 3° alcohol > 2° alcohol> 1° alcohol (c) 2° alcohol> 1° alcohol > 3° alcohol (d) 3° alcohol > 1° alcohol > 2° alcohol

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(a) 1° alcohol > 2° alcohol > 3° alcohol

44.

The reaction of chiorobenzene with NaOH is known as ……… (a) Kolbe’s reaction (b) Riemcr – Ticmann reaction (c) Dow’s process (d) Cumene synthesis

Answer»

(c) Dow’s process

45.

Which one of the following is more acidic?(a) Benzyl alcohol(b) Phenol (c) Ethanol (d) Methanol

Answer»

Phenol is more acidic

46.

Write important steps of Laziasm Drill.

Answer»

Steps of Laziasm drill are as follows :

Exercise No. 1 

1. Eyes in front, step forward in the right direction with a push and strike the small iron rod in front of the left foot in the bending position. 

2. Straighten your body and bring Laziasm to the level of left thigh bone and hold together wooden rod and small iron rod. 

3. Repeat number one step. 

4. Return to the original position in the state of attention. 

5. Raise Laziasm above the head and open small iron rod in front with a turn. 

6. Strike Laziasm above the head to produce sound. 

7. Return to the position of step No. 1. 

8. Return to the original position of attention. Continue to the count of 16 set.

Exercise No. 2 

1. With a turn to the right, stretch right leg backward and open Laziasm at the back and strike rear right leg in the bending position. Keep small iron rod downward. 

2. Straighten waist without moving feet and bring small rod close to the big wooden handle. 

3. Strike Laziasm with a sound near left leg in the bending position. 

4. Gather Laziasm keeping waist straight. 

5. Bring right leg in front with a right turn and open Laziasm above the head keeping small iron rod in front. 

6. Strike Laziasm with a sound above the head remaining in the position of step No. 5. 

7. Join right leg with left leg and strike Laziasm in the bending position. 

8. Return to the original position and continue the process to the count of 16 set.

47.

The name ofis ………… (a) Phloroglucinol (b) pyrogallol (c) Quinol (d) Resorcinol

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(a) Phloroglucinol

48.

The JUPAC name of Phioroglucinol is …………(a) 4 – methyl phenol (b) 1, 4 – dihydroxy benzene (c) 1, 3, 5 – trihydroxy benzene (d) 1, 2, 3 – trihydroxy benzene

Answer»

(c) 1, 3, 5 – trihydroxy benzene

49.

Write the name of the book written by Jean Boddin.

Answer»

The Republic.

50.

“Economics is the study of wealth” stated by _____ a) Samuelson b) Alfred Marshallc) Adam Smith d) Lionel Robbins

Answer»

c) Adam Smith