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1.

What reason would you give for the oddities of Cricket with that of other sport? 

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There’s a historical reason behind the oddities of cricket. Cricket was the earliest modern team sport to be codified, which is another way of saying that cricket gave itself rules and regulations so that it could be played in a uniform and standardized way well before team games like soccer and hockey. 

2.

 Trace the earliest rules of cricket. Who is the guardian of cricket regulations?

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The first written ‘Laws of Cricket’ were drawn up in 1744. They stated, ‘the principals shall choose from amongst the gentlemen present two umpires who shall absolutely decide all disputes.

The first written ‘Laws of Cricket’ were drawn up in 1744. They stated, ‘the principals shall choose from amongst the gentlemen present two umpires who shall absolutely decide all disputes.

The world’s first cricket club was formed in Hambledon in the 1760s and the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) was founded in 1787. In1788, the MCC published its first revision of the laws and became the guardian of cricket’s regulations.

3.

Give an example of any two examples of the ways in which European dress codes were different from Indian dress codes.

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European dress codes were different from Indian dress codes. Let us take the example of the turban and the hat. The two headgears not only looked different but also signified different things. The turban in India was not just for protection from the heat but was a sign of respectability and could not be removed at will. In the western tradition, the hat had to be removed before social superiors as a sign of respect. The shoe is another example. The Indians took off their shoes when they entered a sacred place. The British did not do so.

4.

In 1805, a British official, Benjamin Heyne, listed the manufactures of Bangalore which included the following:1. Women’s cloth of different musters and names2. Coarse chintz3. Muslins4. Silk clothsOf this list, which kind of cloth would have definitely fallen out of use in the early 1900s and why?

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Muslin would have fallen out of use as machine cloth had flooded the Indian markets and was cheaper. Muslin was expensive and hence was not used. In fact, the Industrial Revolution brought about a complete change in which muslin cloth had no place.

5.

Winston Churchill described Mahatma Gandhi as a ‘seditious Middle Temple Lawyer’ now ‘posing as a half naked fakir’.What provoked such a comment and what does it tell you about the symbolic strength of Mahatma Gandhi’s dress?

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Mahatma Gandhi went to the Viceroy’s house clad in a dhoti. This signified the symbolic strength of his dress. It showed the pride he had for his nation and its people, especially the peasants. It also signified how he identified with his people and the strength he derived from them.

6.

What were the sumptuary laws in France?

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From 1294 to the time of the French Revolution in 1789, the people of France were expected to strictly follow the sumptuary laws. The laws tried to control the behaviour of those considered socially inferior, preventing them from wearing certain clothes, consuming certain foods and beverages, and hunting game in certain areas.

7.

Define fundamental rights

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Fundamental rights are those rights which cannot be denied to a person at any cost.

8.

Which country’s Constitution influenced the formation of Fundamental Rights in India (America, Britain, France)’

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Answer is America

9.

Why are certain rights known as Fundamental Rights?

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Fundamental Rights are those rights which cannot be denied to a person at any cost. They are inevitable for the holistic development of an individual. They are very essential for leading a dignified life. So the Fundamental Rights and their protection are very important in a democratic society.

10.

What are the Fundamental Rights in the Constitution of India?

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  • Right to equality
  • Right to freedom
  • Right against exploitation
  • Right to freedom of religion, cultural and educational rights
  • Right to constitutional remedies are the fundamental rights.
11.

…………… transactions are those transactions whose value cannot be measured in terms of money.(a) Cash(b) Credit(c) Economic(d) Non-economic

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Correct option is (d) Non-economic

12.

Which transaction is called noneconomic transaction?

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Non-economic transaction is that transaction whose value cannot be measured in terms of money.

13.

Which type of account is Depreciation account ?

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Depreciation account is a nominal account.

14.

Explain other transactions.

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The transactions, which are neither cash nor credit transactions, but they are real or actual transactions, these transactions are called special or other transactions.

Theft of goods, goods destroyed in fire, goods given for donation, received goods against old furniture, asset turned defective or useless, etc. are special or other transactions, which are recorded in the books of accounts.

15.

Which type of relationship is created due to the credit transaction?

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Debtor-Creditor relationship is created dhe to the credit transaction.

16.

Distinguish between Cash transaction and Credit transaction.

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Cash transaction

  1. A transaction in which an exchange of cash takes place is known as Cash transaction.
  2. In such a transaction, one account is definitely related to Cash /Bank.
  3. In such transaction specifies that it is for cash or there is no mention about cash or name of person.
  4. Cash transaction is recorded in Cash book or Petty cash book.
  5. Cash account or Cash book is prepared to keep record of cash transactions and cash balance can be known at the end of the given period.
  6. No debt is created due to cash transaction.

Credit transaction

  1. A transaction in which no exchange of cash takes place is known as Credit transaction.
  2. In such a transaction, one account affected Is of a person.
  3. In such transaction, there is only name of person without specifying that it is for cash.
  4. Credit transactions are recorded in Purchase book, Sales book, Goods-returns book or in Journal proper.
  5. Debtors and Creditors accounts are prepared from credit transactions and amount payable to creditors as well as total amount receivable from debtors can be known from these accounts.
  6. A debt is created due to credit transaction.
17.

Which type of account is Amreli branch account ?

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Amreli branch account is personal account.

18.

Explain internal and external transaction.

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Internal transaction : These type of transactions would take place within business. In certain transactions of business, there is no need of other parties. That is why, these transactions are called Internal transactions, e.g., Loss in business due to natural calamity, depreciation on asset, asset became out of dated, etc. Internal transactions are all economic transactions but are non-cash transactions. These transactions are recorded in the books of accounts.

External transaction : When transactions are taken place between the business and other parties, then these transactions are called External transactions, e.g., purchased goods from traders, cash withdrawn from bank, amount paid for insurance premium, paid salary to employees, purchase of asset, payment of interest on B.O.D. to bank, etc. External transactions are all economic transactions, which are recorded in the books of accounts.

19.

How many types of business transactions are there? Which are they?

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There are two types of business transactions :

  1. Economic transactions and
  2. Noneconomic transactions.
20.

In which type of transaction person’s account is always affected?

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In credit transaction person’s account is always affected.

21.

Give illustration of credit transaction of goods.

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Purchased goods of ₹ 21,000 from Bhavna Stores on credit. Sold goods of ₹ 9,000 to Eshita.

22.

Give illustration of credit transaction of service.

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Rent of ₹ 4,500 is receivable from Dhara. Brokerage of ₹ 6,000 is payable to Kailash.

23.

Which type of account is Royalty account ?

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Royalty account is a nominal type of account.

24.

Give illustration of cash transaction of service.

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Paid salary of ₹ 15,000 to employee. (Salary is a service). Received commission of ₹ 12,000. (Work of commission is a service).

25.

Explain how cultural and educational rights protect the interest of minorities.

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India is a land of diversity. It is inevitable to recognize and respect the diversity for maintaining the unity and development of the country. Hence, our Constitution gives prime consideration for the protection of minority interest. Cultural and educational rights have been included in the Constitution for the protection of the interest of the minority sections. According to this, the following aspects have been ensured for the minorities.

  • Protection of their language, script, and culture
  • Religious and linguistic minorities have the right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice.
26.

Which Fundamental Right mentions about the right ‘of minorities? (Right to Equality, Cultural and Educational Rights, Right to Freedom of Religion)

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Cultural and educational right

27.

Which type of account is outstanding (unpaid) wages account?

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Outstanding (unpaid) wages account is a personal type of account.

28.

In credit transaction which account is always affected ?(a) Bank account(b) Purchase account(c) Sales account(d) Personal account

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Correct option is (d) Personal account

29.

Cultural and educational rights help to protect the cultural progress of the nation Discuss.

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Every nation expects cultural advancement. India, the land of cultural diversity is particular about it. The Constitution also helps to achieve this goal, by ensuring cultural and educational rights. By education, everyone learn about the cultural diversity of our nation. Similarly one can learn the culture of various regions through education. This knowledge will enable us to improve our cultural aspects and life in this way cultural and educational rights help to protect the cultural progress of the nation.

30.

Give illustration of cash transaction of goods.

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Purchased goods of ₹ 20,000 for cash. Sold goods of ₹ 24,000 on cash.

31.

What is called economic transaction ?

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Those business transactions which can be measured in terms of money is called economic transaction from the view point of business.

32.

Which documents can be included in vouchers ?

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Sales bill, Purchase bill, Credit note, Debit note, Counter folio of cheque, Pay-in-slip, Receipts, Expense bill, etc. can be included in vouchers.

33.

Distinguish between Economic transaction and Non-economic transaction.

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Economic transaction

  1. A transaction which can be measured in terms of money is known as Economic transaction.
  2. Economic transactions have effect on business from accounting view point.
  3. Economic transactions are recorded in the books of accounts of business.
  4. Economic transactions can be classified into three types :(1) Cash transactions, (2) Credit transactions and (3) Exchange transactions.
  5. Illustration : Purchased goods worth ? 24,000 for cash.

Non-economic transaction

  1. A transaction which has no monetary value or in a transaction where money is not involved are known as Non-economic transaction.
  2. Non-economic transactions have no effect on business from accounting view point.
  3. Non-economic transactions are not recorded in the books of accounts of business.
  4. Non-economic transactions cannot be classified.
  5. Illustration: Received an order for supply of goods of ? 6,000 from Kushal.
34.

Which type of account is Dead stock account ?

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Dead stock account is a real type of account.

35.

Explain credit transaction.

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Purchase-sale of goods, asset, service are made in present but their money is payable or receivable in future. These transactions are recognized as credit transactions.

36.

Which is the first step of a business transaction ?

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Voucher is the first step of a business transaction.

37.

Which of the following characteristic is not applicable to economic transaction ?(a) Cash transaction(b) Credit transaction(c) External transaction(d) Transaction without monetary value

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Correct option is (d) Transaction without monetary value

38.

Fill column B with appropriate fundamental rights corresponding to the items given in A.ABRight to freedom of expressionRight to freedomRight to propogate religionRight to form associationRight to protect languageProtection from arbitrary arrestAbolition of gender discriminationRight to approach the court if equality is negatedProtection of children from engaging in dangerous job situations.Protection of children from engaging in dangerous job situations.

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AB
Right to freedom of expressionRight to freedom
Right to form associationRight to freedom
Right to protect languageCultural and educational rights
Protection from arbitrary arrestRight to freedom
Abolition of gender discriminationRight to freedom
Right to approach the court if equality is negatedRight against exploitation
Protection of children from engaging in dangerous job situations.Right to Constitutional remedies

39.

What is meant by fundamental duties?

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Fundamental duties can be considered as the responsibilities which the individual have to perform towards themselves.

40.

What are meaning of first and second effect of transaction?

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First effect means, debit effect of transaction while second effect means, credit effect of transaction.

41.

What is cash transaction ?

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A transaction because of which cash or bank balance of the business gets affected (increases or decreases) is known as cash transaction.

42.

How the nature of transaction is determined ?

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The nature of transaction is determined through voucher.

43.

Which college of P.A.U. became GADVASU?

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College of Veterinary Sciences.

44.

Rent paid ₹ 10,000. What type of transaction is it?(a) Cash transaction of asset(b) Non-cash transaction of service(c) Cash transaction of service(d) Cash transaction of liability

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Correct option is (c) Cash transaction of service

45.

Who is the architect of the Constitution of India?

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Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

46.

Fill in the blanks1. Hitler attacked ……………… which was a demilitarized zone. 2. The alliance between Italy, Germany and Japan is known as ……………… 3. ……………… started the Lend-Lease programme. 4. Britain Prime Minister ……………… resigned in 1940. 5. Saluting the bravery of the ……………… Churchill said that “Never was so much owed by so many to so few”. 6. ……………… is a device used to find out the enemy aircraft from a distance.7. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights set forth fundamental human rights in ……………… articles. 8. After the World War II ……………… was voted into power in Great Britain.

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1. Rhineland

2. Rome – Berlin

3. Roosevelt 

4. Chamberlain 

5. Royal Air force 

6. Radar 

7. 30 

8. Labour party

47.

What is dual effect ?

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Dual effect means first effect is debit and second effect is credit. In short, every business transaction is recorded with at least two effects or aspects.

48.

Which of the following transactions is a transaction of special nature ?(a) Goods purchased of ₹ 5,000(b) Goods of ₹ 5,000 purchased from ‘B’(c) Goods of ₹ 5,000 purchased through cheque(d) Goods destroyed by fire ₹ 5,000

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Correct option is (d) Goods destroyed by fire ₹ 5,000

49.

Which were the two campuses of P.A.U.?

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Ludhiana and Hissar.

50.

How many colleges were there in P.A.U at the time of its establishment?

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Correct answer is Five colleges