100525 + Interview Questions in GENERAL QA IN GENERAL AWARENESS

1.	In fund flow statement, issue of shares is ________. A. applications of cash B. sources of cash C. applications of funds D. sources of funds
Answer» D. sources of funds

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2.	In funds flow statement, increase in working capital is ________. A. applications of funds B. sources of cash C. applications of cash D. sources of funds
Answer» A. applications of funds

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3.	Working capital is raised through short-term funds. True/False ? Give reason.
Answer» True: Working capital is required to meet day-to-day expenses. So, it is raised through short-term sources like trade credit , factoring, banks, commercial paper, etc.

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4.	Students ___ already their tests and now they ___ A) had written / hand B) are writing / handed C) have written / are handing D) wrote / will hand E) write / hands
Answer» Correct option is C) have written / are handing

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5.	Which one of the following is not the determinant of the working capital? A. size of the firm B. operating cycle C. terms of credit D. competitors
Answer» Correct option is D. competitors

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6.	Commercial paper is essentially ?
Answer» A short-term unsecured corporate IOU

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7.	The Funds required by way of permanent working capital should be provided by __________. A. Indigenous banks B. Commercial banks C. RBI D. Proprietors
Answer» Correct option is D. Proprietors

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8.	Permanent working capital ___ A. will vary at all times B. will vary with volumes C. fixed at all times D. fluctuates according to the season
Answer» C. fixed at all times

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9.	Net working capital refers to ?
Answer» Net working capital refers to current assets minus current liabilities.

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10.	Permanent working capital ?
Answer» Permanent working capital is the amount of current assets required to meet a firm's long-term minimum needs.

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11.	Anyone ____ in hunting can come with me. A) interesting B) interested C) was interested D) was interesting
Answer» Correct option is B) interested

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12.	What is hedging? How futures can help you, in hedging your position?
Answer» The market has inbuilt risk. Howsoever good analysis of a person is about the market, many times a person may not have access to all the information and market may do exactly opposite of the position taken. In order to protect the buy or sell side of the investment or trading positions, a person can take exactly opposite position by buying or selling futures or buying or selling options. This way one can hedge or protect once positions.

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13.	Planners who want to eliminate heavy traffic have suggested that people_____ to share their cars. A) asking B) asked C) have been asked D) be asked
Answer» Correct option is D) be asked

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14.	MAX ( ) function returns ?A. Highest value B. Lowest value C. Negative value D. Positive value
Answer» Correct option is: A. Highest value

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15.	In deciding the appropriate level of current assets for the firm, management is confronted with
Answer» A trade-off between profitability and risk

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16.	Anyone _____ in seeing the film can leave now. A) not interesting B) interesting C) not interested D) not to be interested
Answer» Correct option is C) not interested

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17.	State the two components of `M_(1)` measure of Money Supply.
Answer» Currency held by public and demand deposits held by banks.

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18.	Pointer is denoted by using symbol………… A. # B. / C. * D. +
Answer» Correct option is: C. *

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19.	____ a dancer myself, I have excellent posture.A) Having been B) Being C) To be D) Having to be
Answer» Correct option is B) Being

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20.	The arithmetic mean of a variable ‘x’ is denoted by the symbol
Answer» \(\bar x\) The arithmetic mean of a variable ‘x’ is denoted by the symbol \(\bar x\).

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The arithmetic mean of a variable ‘x’ is denoted by the symbol

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\(\bar x\)

The arithmetic mean of a variable ‘x’ is denoted by the symbol \(\bar x\).

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21.	Tokyo was destroyed during World War II. As a result of _____ during World War II, there’s nothing remaining of old Tokyo. A) Tokyo destroyed B) Tokyo was destroyed C) Tokyo’s being destroyed D) Tokyo’s been destroyed
Answer» Correct option is C) Tokyo’s being destroyed

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22.	What are capital goods? How are they different from consumption goods ? or Distinguish between stock and flow variables with suitable examples.
Answer» Capital goods are those durable goods which are used In production of goods and services. Whereas, Consumption goods are those goods which are used for satisfaction of wants by the consumers. or Any economic variable which is measured at a point of time is known as stock. For example, capital. etc. Whereas any economic variable measured during a period of time is known as flow. For example, income, etc.

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23.	I expect her _____ the job by five o’clock. A) finishing B) to have been finished C) to have completed D) to be completed
Answer» Correct option is C) to have completed

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24.	When she left the building, she had the feeling she _____ . A) is watched B) may be watched C) was being watched D) has been watched
Answer» Correct option is C) was being watched

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25.	At eight o’ clock last night I _____ a book. A) was reading B) have read C) read D) am reading
Answer» Correct option is A) was reading

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26.	In three years time, I ______ my studies. A) will have finished B) finish C) will finish D) am finishing
Answer» Correct option is A) will have finished

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27.	Write the meaning of excess demand and deficient demand.
Answer» If the equilibrium level of output is more than the full employment level, it is due to the fact that the demand is more than the level of output produced at full employment level. This situation is called excess demand. If the equilibrium level of output is less than the full employment of output, it is due to fact that demand is not enough to employ all factors of production. This situation is called deficient demand.

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Write the meaning of excess demand and deficient demand.

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If the equilibrium level of output is more than the full employment level, it is due to the fact that the demand is more than the level of output produced at full employment level. This situation is called excess demand.

If the equilibrium level of output is less than the full employment of output, it is due to fact that demand is not enough to employ all factors of production. This situation is called deficient demand.

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28.	Has Nick finished his work yet? Yes, he _____ half an hour ago. A) has finished B) had finished C) was finishing D) finished
Answer» Correct option is D) finished

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29.	I expect him _____ the job by four o’clock. A) finishing B) to be complete C) have been finished D) to have completed
Answer» Correct option is D) to have completed

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30.	You can go home if you ________ your work. A) are finishing B) finished C) will finish D) have finished
Answer» Correct option is D) have finished

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31.	Differentiate the meaning of CRR and SLR.
Answer» The cash reserve ratio (CRR) is a certain percentage of bank deposits which a commercial bank is required to keep as cash reserves with itself. The statutory liquidity ratio (SLR) refers to the ratio of deposits which the commercial banks have to maintain a certain percentage of their total deposits and time deposits with themselves in the form of liquid assets, as per the directions of RBI.

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Differentiate the meaning of CRR and SLR.

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The cash reserve ratio (CRR) is a certain percentage of bank deposits which a commercial bank is required to keep as cash reserves with itself.

The statutory liquidity ratio (SLR) refers to the ratio of deposits which the commercial banks have to maintain a certain percentage of their total deposits and time deposits with themselves in the form of liquid assets, as per the directions of RBI.

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32.	Give the meaning of CRR and SLR.
Answer» The cash reserve ratio (CRR) is a certain percentage of bank deposits which a commercial bank is required to keep as cash reserves with itself. The statutory liquidity ratio (SLR) refers to the ratio of deposits which the commercial banks have to maintain a certain percentage of their total deposits and time deposits with themselves in the form of liquid assets, as per the directions of RBI.

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Give the meaning of CRR and SLR.

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The cash reserve ratio (CRR) is a certain percentage of bank deposits which a commercial bank is required to keep as cash reserves with itself.

The statutory liquidity ratio (SLR) refers to the ratio of deposits which the commercial banks have to maintain a certain percentage of their total deposits and time deposits with themselves in the form of liquid assets, as per the directions of RBI.

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33.	Curve that tails off to the right end is called
Answer» Positively skewed. A right-skewed distribution has a long right tail. Right-skewed distributions are also called positive-skew distributions. That's because there is a long tail in the positive direction on the number line. The mean is also to the right of the peak.

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Curve that tails off to the right end is called

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Positively skewed.

A right-skewed distribution has a long right tail. Right-skewed distributions are also called positive-skew distributions. That's because there is a long tail in the positive direction on the number line. The mean is also to the right of the peak.

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34.	What purpose does ‘Notes to the Accounts’ serves in a Bank’s balance sheet?
Answer» The purpose of information presented in notes to the financial statements is to enhance the information included in the statements. This may include providing further details of amounts that are included in totals on the statement.

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35.	What is Bank rate?
Answer» A bank rate is the interest rate at which a nation's central bank lends money to domestic banks, often in the form of very short-term loans.

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36.	State the full form and meaning of SLR.
Answer» In India, the Statutory liquidity ratio is the Government term for the reserve requirement that commercial banks are required to maintain in the form of 1.cash, 2.gold reserves,3.PSU, 4.Bonds and Reserve Bank of India approved securities before providing credit to the customers.

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37.	Which is NOT the quality of an entrepreneur a) self-discipline b) non-risk taking c) persistence d) creative thinking
Answer» Correct answer is b) non-risk taking

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38.	Boxing was his PROFESSION, people came and paid money to see the fight. A) subject B) wish C) trade D) life E) interest
Answer» Correct option is C) trade

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39.	State any three essential features of Assignment.
Answer» Essential features of assignment The person assigning the policy must have absolute right or interest vesting in him in respect of the policy. The assignor must be a major and competent to enter into a contract. The assignor must not be subject to any legal disqualification. Assignment must be supported by consideration which may be a valuable consideration in money or a good and moral consideration. A life insurance policy from LIC may be assigned only after a period of five years.

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State any three essential features of Assignment.

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Essential features of assignment

The person assigning the policy must have absolute right or interest vesting in him in respect of the policy.
The assignor must be a major and competent to enter into a contract.
The assignor must not be subject to any legal disqualification.
Assignment must be supported by consideration which may be a valuable consideration in money or a good and moral consideration.
A life insurance policy from LIC may be assigned only after a period of five years.

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40.	I should ____ my assignment last night, but there was no electricity. A) have done B) do C) had done D) did
Answer» Correct option is A) have done

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41.	a boy throws a 0.2 kg rock up with a speed of 5m/s . Of all the kinetic energy becomes gravitational potential energy . How high will the stone go
Answer» loss in ke= gain in gpe 1/2mv^2=mgh 1/2v^2/g ans 1.25

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42.	It was the voice of a born ORATOR. A) addressee B) speaker C) talker D) order E) chatter box
Answer» Correct answer is B) speaker

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43.	Identify the keyboard shortcut for "Save As‟a) Ctrl+sb) Shift+Ctrl+Sc) Ctrl+Ad) Ctrl+Z
Answer» Correct answer is b) Shift+Ctrl+S

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44.	What is the resolution of the microscopes used in neurosurgery?(a) 1 μm(b) 1 nm(c) 1 Åm(d) 1 pm
Answer» The correct choice is (b) 1 nm To elaborate: A scanning electron microscope (SEM) is used in neurosurgery. It can give a good resolution up to 1 nm. Neurosurgery deals with nerves and neurons and it needs good magnification and resolution to look into the structures properly.

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45.	What are the essential features of assignment? Explain in brief.
Answer» Essential features of assignment: ⇒ The person assigning the policy must have absolute right or interest vesting in him in respect of the policy. ⇒ The assignor must be a major and competent to enter into a contract. ⇒ The assignor must not be subject to any legal disqualification. ⇒ A life insurance policy from LIC may be assigned only after a period of five years.

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What are the essential features of assignment? Explain in brief.

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Essential features of assignment:

⇒ The person assigning the policy must have absolute right or interest vesting in him in respect of the policy.

⇒ The assignor must be a major and competent to enter into a contract.

⇒ The assignor must not be subject to any legal disqualification.

⇒ A life insurance policy from LIC may be assigned only after a period of five years.

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46.	Is zero a number
Answer» 0 (zero) is a number, and the numerical digit used to represent that number in numerals. It fulfills a central role in mathematics as the additive identity of the integers, real numbers, and many other algebraic structures. As a digit, 0 is used as a placeholder in place value systems.

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47.	Small amount of stress have a positive effect and they help us stretch ourselves to new level a) yes b) no c) can‟t say
Answer» Correct answer is a) yes

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48.	Sushma Swaraj was a good orator. identify the type of sentence. a) imperativeb) declarative c) interrogative d) exclamatory
Answer» Correct answer is b) declarative

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49.	In which of the following is not used for suturing?(a) Silk(b) Nylon(c) Polyester(d) Bakelite
Answer» The correct option is (d) Bakelite Explanation: Suturing is the process of closing the wound. It is either stitched back or stapled back. Various different materials are used to suture the wound. Bakelite is hard, non flexible material so it cannot be used as a suture thread but recent trials are being made to develop a suturing needle from Bakelite.

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50.	Identify Astress management technique which includes a series of postures and breathing exercise a) yoga b) physical exercise c) meditation d) enjoying
Answer» Correct answer is a) yoga

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In fund flow statement, issue of shares is ________. A. applications of cash B. sources of cash C. applications of funds D. sources of funds

In funds flow statement, increase in working capital is ________. A. applications of funds B. sources of cash C. applications of cash D. sources of funds

Working capital is raised through short-term funds. True/False ? Give reason.

Students ___ already their tests and now they ___ A) had written / hand B) are writing / handed C) have written / are handing D) wrote / will hand E) write / hands

Which one of the following is not the determinant of the working capital? A. size of the firm B. operating cycle C. terms of credit D. competitors

Commercial paper is essentially ?

The Funds required by way of permanent working capital should be provided by __________. A. Indigenous banks B. Commercial banks C. RBI D. Proprietors

Permanent working capital ___ A. will vary at all times B. will vary with volumes C. fixed at all times D. fluctuates according to the season

Net working capital refers to ?

Permanent working capital ?

Anyone ____ in hunting can come with me. A) interesting B) interested C) was interested D) was interesting

What is hedging? How futures can help you, in hedging your position?

Planners who want to eliminate heavy traffic have suggested that people_____ to share their cars. A) asking B) asked C) have been asked D) be asked

MAX ( ) function returns ?A. Highest value B. Lowest value C. Negative value D. Positive value

In deciding the appropriate level of current assets for the firm, management is confronted with

Anyone _____ in seeing the film can leave now. A) not interesting B) interesting C) not interested D) not to be interested

State the two components of `M_(1)` measure of Money Supply.

Pointer is denoted by using symbol………… A. # B. / C. * D. +

____ a dancer myself, I have excellent posture.A) Having been B) Being C) To be D) Having to be

The arithmetic mean of a variable ‘x’ is denoted by the symbol

Tokyo was destroyed during World War II. As a result of _____ during World War II, there’s nothing remaining of old Tokyo. A) Tokyo destroyed B) Tokyo was destroyed C) Tokyo’s being destroyed D) Tokyo’s been destroyed

What are capital goods? How are they different from consumption goods ? or Distinguish between stock and flow variables with suitable examples.

I expect her _____ the job by five o’clock. A) finishing B) to have been finished C) to have completed D) to be completed

When she left the building, she had the feeling she _____ . A) is watched B) may be watched C) was being watched D) has been watched

At eight o’ clock last night I _____ a book. A) was reading B) have read C) read D) am reading

In three years time, I ______ my studies. A) will have finished B) finish C) will finish D) am finishing

Write the meaning of excess demand and deficient demand.

Has Nick finished his work yet? Yes, he _____ half an hour ago. A) has finished B) had finished C) was finishing D) finished

I expect him _____ the job by four o’clock. A) finishing B) to be complete C) have been finished D) to have completed

You can go home if you ________ your work. A) are finishing B) finished C) will finish D) have finished

Differentiate the meaning of CRR and SLR.

Give the meaning of CRR and SLR.

Curve that tails off to the right end is called

What purpose does ‘Notes to the Accounts’ serves in a Bank’s balance sheet?

What is Bank rate?

State the full form and meaning of SLR.

Which is NOT the quality of an entrepreneur a) self-discipline b) non-risk taking c) persistence d) creative thinking

Boxing was his PROFESSION, people came and paid money to see the fight. A) subject B) wish C) trade D) life E) interest

State any three essential features of Assignment.

I should ____ my assignment last night, but there was no electricity. A) have done B) do C) had done D) did

a boy throws a 0.2 kg rock up with a speed of 5m/s . Of all the kinetic energy becomes gravitational potential energy . How high will the stone go

It was the voice of a born ORATOR. A) addressee B) speaker C) talker D) order E) chatter box

Identify the keyboard shortcut for "Save As‟a) Ctrl+sb) Shift+Ctrl+Sc) Ctrl+Ad) Ctrl+Z

What is the resolution of the microscopes used in neurosurgery?(a) 1 μm(b) 1 nm(c) 1 Åm(d) 1 pm

What are the essential features of assignment? Explain in brief.

Is zero a number

Small amount of stress have a positive effect and they help us stretch ourselves to new level a) yes b) no c) can‟t say

Sushma Swaraj was a good orator. identify the type of sentence. a) imperativeb) declarative c) interrogative d) exclamatory

In which of the following is not used for suturing?(a) Silk(b) Nylon(c) Polyester(d) Bakelite

Identify Astress management technique which includes a series of postures and breathing exercise a) yoga b) physical exercise c) meditation d) enjoying

Students _ already their tests and now they _ A) had written / hand B) are writing / handed C) have written / are handing D) wrote / will hand E) write / hands