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1.

Distinguish between the following:Partnership Firm and Joint Stock Company

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BasisPartnership Firm (PF)Joint Stock Company
1. MeaningIt is a business organization owned, financed, and managed by two or more persons collectively.It is an association of persons formed under the Companies Act, to run a business.
2. Number of membersMinimum 2 and maximum 50 members are required for general business.For Private company minimum 2 and maximum 200. For Public company minimum 7 and maximum unlimited.
3. RegistrationRegistration is not necessary. But is compulsory in Maharashtra.Registration is compulsory under the Companies Act, 2013.
4. LiabilityPartners carry unlimited liability, joint, and several.The liability of all members is limited, to the extent of shares held by him.
5. StabilityIt has no stability. Death or insolvency of a partner may affect stability.It has a stable business. Death or insolvency of a member does not affect the stability.
6. CapitalCompared to Sole Trading concern and Joint Hindu Family business it requires more capital.It requires a huge amount of capital.
7. SecrecySecrecy may be shared by partners.It maintains less business secrecy.
8. ManagementAll partners are equally responsible for the management of the business.The Board of Directors is responsible for the management of the Joint Stock Company.
9. Government ControlThere is limited government control on the working of the partnership firms.There is more government control on working of Joint Stock companies.
2.

Distinguish :Private company and Public company.

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Points of differencePrivate companyPublic company
Number of membersMinimum 2 and maximum 200.Minimum 7 and maximum no limit.
Transfer of sharePrivate company puts restriction on the transfer of shares through its Articles.One can freely transfer the shares.
Invitation to publicPrivate company cannot issue prospectus invite public to subscribe for shares or debenturePublic company can invite public to subscribe for share or debentures by issuing prospectus.
One person companyPrivate company can be of the type one-man or say one person company. One person can enter in contract with one member who is the director.Public company cannot be a one person company and public company cannot do such contract.
Number of directorsA private company must have minimum 2 directors.There must be minimum 3 directors of which one must be a female.
Name of companyA private company with limited liability must add the words ‘Private Limited’ at the end of company name and that with unlimited liability must add ‘Private’.The word Limited’ is added after the name of the public company with limited liability.
Articles of AssociationArticles of Association is to be prepared and get registered compulsorily with the Registered of Companies.In case Articles are not prepared Model Articles stated in Schedule-1 gets automatically applicable.
Minimum subscriptionThe provisions of minimum subscription do not apply.The provision of minimum subscription is applicable.
New issuesPeople other than the members can be offered issue of new shares.Issue of new shares is first offered to existing members i.e. share-holders of the company.
3.

Transfer of shares results in termination of membership.

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  • On termination of membership, the name of the member is removed from the Register of Members.
  • Companies Act empowers every shareholder to transfer his share in the manner laid down in the Articles and in accordance with the provisions of the law.
  • A transfer of share takes place when a registered shareholder transfers his shares by sale or gift to another person voluntarily.
  • Transfer of shares by operation of law in event of death or insolvency of members is called the transmission of shares. The legal representative/heir in case of death, official receiver in case of insolvency, and administrator in case of insanity replaces the concerned member.
  • When the company approves the transfer, the Secretary cancels the name of the seller i.e. (transferor) from the Register of Members, and the membership of the shareholder stands terminated after transferring the shares.
  • Thus, I agree with the above statement.
4.

Select the correct option :(Finance Manager, Art, CEO, Profession, Supervisors)Part APart B(1) Top level—————(2) —————–Lower level(3) Middle level—————(4) ————Doctor(5) Singer—————-

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Part APart B
(1) Top levelCEO
(2) SupervisorsLower level
(3) Middle levelFinance Manager
(4) ProfessionDoctor
(5) SingerArt
5.

What is called as management?

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Getting work done through others is called as management.

6.

Find the odd word out:1. Unit Trust of India, Shipping Corporation of India, Indian Space Research Organisation, Yes Bank.2. Samsung, IBM, Amazon, Patanjali.

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1.Yes Bank

2. Patanjali

7.

What is lower level management?

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The level of management which is considered to do actual execution of plan is called as lower level management.

8.

Explain the following terms/concept :Middle level management.

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1. The middle level management is a link between top level and lower level management.

2. It works under top level management. 

3. This level is considered with implementation of plans and policies in the organization with the help of lower level management. 

4. It consists of Head of Departments / Branch managers / Incharge, etc.

9.

Correct the underlined word and rewrite the following sentence:Management is tangible in nature.

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Management is intangible in nature.

10.

State True or False:1. We cannot make any changes in the field of management.2. The professional manager does not need special knowledge and skill.

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1. False

2. False

11.

Distinguish between the following :Top level Management and Middle level Management.

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Top Level ManagementMiddle level Management
(1) MeaningTop level management refers to top position in the organization such as Board of Directors, CEO, President, Managing Director, etc.Middle level management refers to middle positions in the organization such as Departmental head, Managers like Finance manager, Production manager, Sales manager, Marketing manager, etc.
(2) Nature of WorkIt is concerned with framing plans and policies of the entire organization.It is concerned with implementation of policies framed by top level management with the help of lower level management.
(3) SkillsIt requires conceptual or decision making skills than technical skills.It requires combination of conceptual and decision making skills than technical skills.
(4) Promotion PolicyPolicy    At this level promotion is given on merit.At this level promotion is based on merit as well as seniority basis.
(5) Time FrameIt considers longer period of time i.e. 5 to 20 years.It considers medium period of time i.e. 1 to 5 years.
(6) ResponsibilityTop level is responsible to shareholders, government and society.Middle level is responsible to top level management.
(7) Flow of OrderOrders and instructions are passed to middle level.Orders and instructions are passed to lower level and report of the work is submitted to top level.

12.

Name, the levels of management?

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Top level, middle level and lower level are the three levels of management.

13.

Name the executives related to middle level management.

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Executives related to middle level management are Finance manger, Production manager, Sales manager, etc.

14.

State True or False:1 Middle level management interprets and communicates the policies to top level management.2. Management is an art, a science and a profession.

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1. False

2. True

15.

Complete the sentence:1. Generally there are ………………. levels of management in the organisation.2. Management is ………………. oriented.

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1. Three

2. Goal

16.

Complete the sentence:1. Management is a ………………. science.2. At the ………………. level of management, personnel are few.

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1. Social

2. Top

17.

Give one word / phrase / term:Levels of management which consists of supervisors and foremen.

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Lower level management

18.

Management motivates the emplovees to …………………. (a) work hard (b) take initiative (c) earn more.

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Correct option is  (a) work hard

19.

Give one word / phrase / term:Level of management which consists of departmental managers.

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Middle level management

20.

Write the name.He defeated Ibrahim Lodi.

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Correct Answer is Babur

21.

Fill in the blanks with proper words or numbers in the following statements:1. In 2001, the population of India was …… crores, which increased to ……… crores in 2011.2. ….. is a huge obstacle in the progress of our nation.3. ……….. is required to understand new ideas, discoveries and knowledge.4. …… is a black spot on society.5. The Indian Government implemented the ‘Right to Education Act’ (RTE) in the year ……6. …. is a serious problem of our country.7. The percentage of people living below the poverty line in Gujarat is ……8. Due to the ………. plans of India, education and professional treatment are easily available.9. The immoral and illegal behaviour towards a person is known as ………10. The government has also framed certain laws against …….. since 1988.11. In today’s scientific world due to latest technology …………. has increased a lot.12. ……….. has increased since opportunities for work or jobs have not increased.13. Terrorist activities are a/an ………. in the progress of the nation.

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1. 102, 121

2. Illiteracy

3. Literacy

4. Illiteracy

5. 2009

6. Poverty

7. 14.7

8. five-year

9. corruption

10. corruption

11. unemployment

12. Unemployment

13. hindrance / obstacle

22.

Which activity is a hindrance in the progress of a nation?A. LootingB. TerrorismC. HoardingD. Black marketing

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B. Terrorism

23.

Explain the following statement with reason:For the expansion of the empire, Akbar adopted the strategy of persuasion with the Rajputs.

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  • Akbar faced many internal and external problems when he started his rule. Mughal power was not completely established and it was vulnerable to attacks.
  • During this period, Rana Pratap, the ruler of Mewar, put up a strong resistance against Akbar. Akbar could never win a war with Rana Pratap. 
  • Hence for the expansion of the empire, he adopted the strategy of persuasion with the Rajputs.
  • Akbar had realized that if the Mughal rule has to be strengthened in India then he had to adopt non-offensive policies, which would be popular.
24.

Write the name.She successfully resisted the attack of Akbar and saved the Nizamshahi kingdom.

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Correct Answer is Chand bibi

25.

POS stands for ………

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Point of Sale

26.

.......... is a virtual environment created by computer systems connected to the internet.

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Cyber space is a virtual environment created by computer systems connected to the internet.

27.

What is copyright? How does it differ from patent?

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1. Copyright: 

The trade mark is ©, copy right is the property right that arises automatically when a person creates a new work by his own and by Law it prevents the others from the unauthorized or intentional copying of this without the permission of the creator for 60 years after the death of the author.

2. Patents: 

A person or organization invented a product or a creation can be protected from unauthorized copying or creation without the permission of the creator by law. This right is called Patent. In India the validity of the right is up to 20 years. After this anybody can use freely.

28.

Why is cyberspace called a virtual world?

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The telephone system and computer system are integrated and create a virtual(unreal) environment. This is called cyber space. The result for this integration is that tremendous speed and it is very cheap.

This is an imaginary world. We can see persons with different behaviour. Because of good and bad people we can’t believe blindly. If we search a solution for a problem thousands of answers will get instantly and may confused us.

29.

What is cyberspace?

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Earlier Traditional communication services such as postal service(Snail mail) are used for communication. It is a low speed and not reliable service. In order to increase the speed Telegram Services were used. Its speed was high but it has lot of limitations and expensive too. Later telephones were used for voice communication.

Nowadays telephone system and computer system are integrated and create a virtual(unreal) environment. This is called cyber space. The result for this integration is that tremendous speed and it is very cheap.

30.

Explain the features of Android OS.

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It is a Linux based OS for Touch screen devices such as smart phones and tablets. lt was developed by Android Inc. founded in Palo Alto, California in 2003 by Andy Rubin and his friends. In 2005, Google acquired this.

A team led by Rubin developed a mobile device platform powered by the Linux Kernel. The interface of Android OS is based on touch inputs like swiping, tapping, pinching in and out to manipulate on screen objects.

In 2007 onwards this OS is used in many mobile phones and tablets. Android SDK(Software Development Kit) is available to create applications(apps) like Google Maps, FB, What’s App. etc. It is of open source nature and many Apps are available for free download from the Android Play Store hence increase the popularity.

31.

What is Industrial Property Right? Write a short note on any two Industrial property Rights.

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Intellectual Property Right:

Some people spend lots of money, time body, and mental power to create some products such as a classical movie, album, artistic work, discoveries, invention, software, etc. These types of Intellectual properties must be protected from unauthorized access by law. This is called Intellectual Property right(IPR). Paris convention held in 1883 protects Industrial Property Berne Convention held in 1886 protects Literary and Artistic work.

World Intellectual Property Organisation(WIPO) in 1960, Guided by the United Nations(UN) ensures/protects the rights of creators or owners and rewarded for their creation. A person or an organization can register their Intellectual property such as creations, trademarks, designs, etc.

Intellectual property is divided into two categories

1. Industrial Property

2. Copyright

1. Industrial property:

It ensures the protection of industrial inventions, designs, Agricultural products etc from unauthorized copying or creation or use. In India, this is done by the Controller of Patents Designs and Trademarks.

  • Patents:

A person or organization that invented a product or creation can be protected from unauthorized copying or creation without the permission of the creator by law. This right is called Patent. In India, the validity of the right is up to 20 years. After this, anybody can use it freely.

  • Trademark: 

This is a unique, simple, and memorable sign to promote a brand and hence increase the business and goodwill of a company. It must be registered. The period of registration is for 10 years and can be renewed. The registered trademark under Controller General of Patents Design and Trademarks cannot use or copy by anybody else.

  • Industrial designs: 

A product or article is designed so beautifully to attract customers. This type of design is called industrial design. This is a prototype and used as a model for large scale production.

  • Geographical indications:

Some products are well known by the place of their origin. Kozhikode Halwa, Marayoor Sharkkara (Jaggery), Thirupathi Ladoo, etc are examples.

2. Copyright:

The trademark is ©, copyright is the property right that arises automatically when a person creates new work on his own, and by Law, it prevents the others from the unauthorized or intentional copying of this without the permission of the creator for 60 years after the death of the author.

  Attributes   Patent   Trademark   Copyright
ItemsProduct, processName, logo, signsCreativity, artistic
Registration requiredYesYesNo (automatic)
Duration20 years10 yearsUp to 60 years after the death of the author
RenewableNoYesNA
32.

Write a short note on the Android operating system.

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IP Android OS:

It is a Linux based OS for Touch screen devices such as smartphones and tablets. lt was developed by Android Inc. founded in Palo Alto, California in 2003 by Andy Rubin and his friends. In 2005, Google acquired this. A team led by Rubin developed a mobile device platform powered by the Linux Kernel. The interface of Android OS is based on touch inputs like swiping,- tapping, pinching in, and out to manipulate onscreen objects. From 2007 onwards this OS is used in many mobile phones and tablets

33.

Name a Mobile Operating System.

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Android is a Mobile Operating System. 

34.

KitKat, Jelly Bean, Donut, Cupcake are the different versions of ......... Operating System. 

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KitKat, Jelly Bean, Donut, Cupcake are the different versions of Android Operating System.

35.

Teacher explained her students about khadin system. It is an ingenious construction designed to harvest surface runoff water for agriculture. Its main feature is a very long (100-300m) earthen embankment built across the lower hill slopes lying below gravelly uplands.Sluices and spillways allow excess water to drain off.1. What is khadin system?a. Construction designed to harvest surface runoff water for agriculture.b. Pipe lines from oceans to landsc. Rainwater drawn from top of housed. Water taken out from grounds2. What is saline area in khadin system?a. Ocean waterb. Area related to saltc. mixing salt in waterd. None of the above3. Where are Khadins found?a. Haryanab. Rajasthanc. Both A and Bd. None of the above4. What are the advantages of using khadin system of rainwater harvesting?a. It gives local people over their local water resources.b. It ensures that mismanagement and over exploitation of the resources is reduced/removed.c. Water spreads to recharge wells.d. All of the above5. In which area khadin are used for storing water?a. Rajasthanb. Telanganac. Himachal Pradeshd. Kerala

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1. a. Construction designed to harvest surface runoff water for agriculture.

2. b. Area related to salt

3. c. Both A and B

4. d. All of the above

5. a. Rajasthan

36.

Pick the odd one out:(a) Kitkat (b) Jelly Bean (c) Icecream Sandwich (d) iOS

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Answer is (d)  iOS

37.

Raju sends a short text message to his friend. Explain how the text message is exchanged.

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SMS is used for sending short messages SMSC provides a store and forward mechanism. If the recipient is not available SMSC waits and retrieves. It uses the SS7 protocol.

38.

Explain eight (8) foot up and go test for agility of senior citizens.

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Purpose: To measure speed, agility and balance while moving. 

Equipment: A chair with 43 cm height without arm support, stop watch, cone, measuring tape. 

Procedure: A cone is placed 8 feet away from the chair. On command 'go', get up from the seated position, walk 8 feet. turn around the cone and again sit on the chair. The time is measured. Two trials are conducted and the best trial is counted for scoring.

39.

Why was Kisa Gotami sad ? What did she do in her hour of grief?

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Kisa Gotami was sad over the death of her only son. In the hour of grief, she went from door to door in order to find medicine for her spn that could bring him to life.

40.

When her son dies, Kisa Gotami goes from house to house ? What does she ask for ? Does she get it ? Why not ?

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After the death of her only son, Kisa Gotami was overcome with grief. She carried the dead body of her son in her arms and went from door to door asking for medicine to cure her child, but nobody could provide any medicine. For there is no such medicine available which can bring a dead person back to life.

41.

What does Kisa Gotami understand the second time that she failed to understand the first time ? Was this what the Buddha wanted her to understand ?

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After failing to procure a handful of mustard seeds from a house where death had never knocked at the door, she sat down by the roadside feeling helpless. She saw the lights of the city that flickered and were extinguished. At last, it was darkness everywhere.

She realised that death was common to all and she was being selfish in her grief. Yes, this is what Buddha wanted her to understand, that, everyone who is born has to die one day.

42.

What did Buddha say about death and suffering ?

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After enlightenment, Buddha started to spread his teachings about life, truth and the likes of it. He told that death and suffering are the part and parcel of life. No one can avoid this truth. One has to meet one’s destined end one day. Whoever has come to the world, will die one day In the hour of grief, one must remain calm and composed so that grief doesn’t overcome one. People who are wise, never complain or lament over their loss. They accept the truth and be blessed with it. So, the wisdom lies in the fact that people should not get distressed with pain, suffering and death.

43.

Which different roles does Ganga play?गंगा कौनसी भिन्न-भिन्न भूमिकाएँ निभाती है?

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It plays a variety of roles from being a beggar to a clown to finally being shadowless.

यह कई प्रकार की भूमिकाएँ निभाती है, भिखारी होने से लेकर मसखरा होने तक तथा अन्त में लुप्त हो जाने तक।

44.

What does the Ganga do in summer?ग्रीष्मकाल में गंगा क्या करती है?

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It helps the watermelons grow in summer

ग्रीष्मकाल में यह तरबूजों को उगने में मदद करती है।

45.

What do birds teach the Ganga?पक्षी गंगा को क्या सिखाते हैं?

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Birds teach the river to find a refuge even in the middle of a storm.

पक्षी गंगा नदी को तूफान के बीच भी शरण-स्थल खोज लेना सिखाते हैं।

46.

What does the ocean teach the Ganga?समुद्र गंगा को क्या सिखाता है?

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The ocean teaches the Ganga to keep away from bias and prejudice.

समुद्र गंगा को पक्षपात एवं पूर्वाग्रह से दूर रहना सिखाता है।

47.

What does Ganga find on its way to the sea?समुद्र तक के रास्ते में गंगा क्या पाती है?

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It finds plains and foothills on its way. It passes through them to reach the sea. 

इसे रास्ते में मैदान एवं छोटी पहाड़ियाँ मिलती हैं। यह उनसे होकर गुजरती है और समुद्र तक पहुँच जाती है।

48.

How is the Ganga 'a great dissolver of men’?गंगा किस प्रकार ‘a great ……….. men’ है?

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The Ganga gives life to millions. It also takes it back by its floods. The ashes of the dead are dissolved in its water.

गंगा लाखों लोगों को जीवन देती है। यह बाढ़ से उनका जीवन वापस भी ले लेती है। मृत लोगों की राख इसके पानी में घुल जाती है।

49.

What does the Ganga mean by, ‘I am clarity’?गंगा का इससे क्या आशय है, ‘I am clarity’?

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Symbolically, it means that the Ganga is a source of spiritual clarity and enlightenment. People come to it for spiritual experience.

प्रतीकात्मक रूप से इसका तात्पर्य यह है कि गंगा आध्यात्मिक पारदर्शिता एवं ज्ञान का स्रोत है। लोग आध्यात्मिक अनुभव हेतु गंगा पर आते हैं।

50.

Explain, ‘I am the pages of an unbound book’.समझाइए, ‘I am …………. book.’

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The Ganga is predictable in its behaviour. It may or may not get flooded. It is like an unbound book from which nothing can be known.

गंगा इसके व्यवहार में अनिश्चित होती है। इसमें बाढ़ आ भी सकती है और नहीं भी। इसी तरह खुले (बिखरे) पन्नों की पुस्तक से कोई भी जानकारी प्राप्त करना मुश्किल होता है।