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1.

Explain the contribution of Dr. G S. Ghurye to the development of sociology in India.

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Dr GS.Ghurye: Dr. Ghuiye played a key role in popularizing Sociology in India. Therefore he is called as the “Father of Indian Sociology”. The fame of functioning as the first head of the department of Sociology goes to Dr. Ghurye. He is also recognized as the leading expert in the field of Sociology. Dr. Ghurye carried an elaborate study of “cap caste and races in India”/ he elaborately written on origin of caste, regional existence of caste and its Characteristics, impact of British rule on caste, caste in politics etc.

His study on rural culture has also gained importance in the field of Sociology. Studied on majordeities, ancient civilization, role ofsadhus and sanyasis was also included in his analysis. He has also written on literature, Shakespeare, Comte, contemporary problems in India. Totally his works present a logical continuity from the past to present to the immediate future. Dr. Ghurye has written “Caste and Race in India”, “Scheduled Tribes”, “Social tension in India”, “Vedic India”.

Dr. Iravathi Karve: Dr.Iravati Karve has been recognized as a renowned and brilliant sociologist. As a student of Dr. GS.Ghurye, Dr.Iravati Karve was the first “women sociologist in India”. Dr.Iravati Karve’s field of studies is very much extensive that Indian society social institutions and kinship are her specialised interest of studies. Understanding Indian society and its institutions on the basis of kinship was her main effort. “Kinship organization in India”, “Hindu Society- an interpretation”, “Land and people of Maharashtra”, “family of India” and more than seven books were written by Dr. Iravati Karve

2.

Explain the favoring factors of assimilation.

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1. Toleration 

2. Cultural similarity 

3. Education 

4. Amalgamation or intermarriage 

5. Intimate social relationships.

3.

Explain the characteristics of organized groups.

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1. Common interests and goals 

2. Element of organization 

3. Size of the Groups 

4. Nature of social relations 

5. Group structure.

4.

Analyze the role of biological factors in social change.

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Biological factor: It indicates two types (A) One is non human biological factor and (B) Second is human biological factor. It is true that both constitute total life on earth.

Mclver and page are the opinion that demographic or biological factors involves (1)size of population (2) structure of population (3) Heredity (4) race (5) Birth rate (6)Death rate (7) fertility (8)sex ratio

Six of population: People are assets, without men and women this society is useless. But the size of population is to balanced. We know that according to Malthus, more population leads to poverty. Similarly optimum size of population, theory explains that there should be balance between population and production of food. It fails we find change in society. To maintain balanced society we want population.

Birth rate and death rate: A high birth rate and low death rate leads to population increase. This brings various problems, like poverty, unemployment, housing problems etc Similar lower birth rate and higher death rate brings changes in society like that of scarcity of human resources, decrease in efficiently. This may create defense r blem in nation.

Migration: It is one of the most influential activities which brings changes in society. Migration means movements of population from one area to another. There are two types of migration (1) Urban rural migration (2) Rural urban migration.

Age and sex ratio: Population constitutes three elements in its structure children, youth and old. In every society the members of below fourteen years and more. But in china due to strick’ One child norm,’ there is decrease in 0-14 years age children ratio. If youth population low economic development.

5.

Hydrogen bonding is present in NH3 and H2O. 1. What is hydrogen bond? 2. What are different types of hydrogen bonds? 3. Explain the effect of hydrogen bonding.

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1. Hydrogen bond is defined as the attractive force which binds hydrogen atom of one molecule with the electronegative atom (F, O, N) of the same or another molecule. 

2. Intermolecular hydrogen bond and Intramolecular hydrogen bond. 

3. Compounds containing hydrogen bonds show higher melting and boiling points. Compounds whose molecules can form hydrogen bonds with water molecules are soluble in water.

6.

What do you mean by Lard?

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Lard - Rendered fat of hogs

7.

State any two features of ala carte menu.

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Two features of ala carte menu:

1. Lots of choices 

2. Each item priced individually 

3. Customer complies menu

8.

Give two points difference between ala carte and table d hote menu.

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Two difference between Ala carte and Table d Hote menu-

Ala carteTable d Hote
Lot of choicesLimited choices(Veg/Non veg)
Each item priced individuallyWhole plate priced as one
Takes timeFast to serve
Elaborate cutlery and crockery usedSimple crockery used

Any other

9.

Distinguish between table d’hote and ala carte menu.

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Difference between Table d’hote and ala carte menu:

Table d HoteAla carte
Limited choices(Veg/Non veg)Lot of choices
Whole plate priced as oneEach item priced individually
Simple crockery usedElaborate cutlery and crockery used
10.

Teachers have found the overhead projector to be invaluable as a teaching aid. Teachers have found that the overhead projector _____. A) to be invaluable as a teaching aid B) is invaluable as a teaching aid C) was invaluable as a teaching aid D) invaluable as a teaching aid

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Correct option is B) is invaluable as a teaching aid

11.

Which of the following is the most relevant accounting information for taxation autherities ?A. Cash balance of the firmB. Book value of the fixed assetsC. Credit sales of the yearD. Profit generated during the year

Answer» Correct Answer - D
12.

Which of the following is not a sub field of accounting ?A. Financial accountingB. Book keepingC. Management accountingD. Cost accounting

Answer» Correct Answer - B
13.

Describe the agony of the Franks under the German dictator after they were arrested.

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On August 4, 1944, the Frank’s family was arrested and were carried in cattle – trucks to Auschwitz – the Nazi death camp in southern Poland. There the Nazis seperated Otto Frank from his family without giving them time to say farewell. Anne and Margot were marched into the women’s part of the camp, where Mrs. Frank died from exhaustion.

Later in the autumn Anne and her sister, Margot were transported to another camp, Belsen. A close friend saw Anne there ‘Cold and hungry, her head shaved and her skeleton like form draped in the coarse, shapeless, striped grab of the concentration camp’. Anne was pitifully weak, her body racked by typhoid fever she died early in March 1945, a few days after Margot. Both were buried in mass grave. Otto Frank was freed early in 1945 by the Russian army

14.

Why does Buttoo’s name deserve to be linked with self help, truth and modesty?

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In the poem ‘Buttoo’, the poet, Toru Dutt brings out Buttoo’s (Ekalavya’s) values of self – help, truth, and modesty. Buttoo is a poor tribal boy. One day he approaches Guru Dronhacharya and humbly requests him to teach him archery. But the guru refuses to teach him archery as he thought it was below his dignity to teach archery to anyone who is not from a royal family. But Buttoo is determined to learn archery. He makes a statue of guru Dronacharya and begins selftraining in front of idol and eventually masters the art of archery.

Once while Dronacharya and the Pandavas where hunting in the forest, Buttoo was practicing archery. The Pandavas noticed his exceptional skill at archery and reported it to’Dronacharya. Dronacharya noticed Buttoo’s skill at archery and wanted to know who his teacher was. Buttoo humbly credited his skill to guru Dronacharya himself. He did not behave arrogantly with Dronacharya but admitted the turth and had the modesty to credit his expertise to Dronacharya.

15.

Explain the circumstances that made Jim’s and Della’s Christmas gifts for each other ‘too nice to use just at present’.

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In the short story ‘The Gift of the Magi’ Jim and Della sacrifice their precious possessions for each other. Della cut off her beautiful long hair and sold it for twenty one dollars to buy a platinum fob chain for Jim’s priceless heirloom watch. But unknowningly Jim pawns his goldwatch to buy original tortoise shell combs for Della’s beautiful long tresses, as Christmas presents. But it is ironical and sad to they both can’t use their Christmas presents immediately.

Della has to wait for her hair to grow back, which may take a long time to grow back. Jim has to wait for a long time to use the platinum fob chain on his watch until he can save enough money to get back the pawned watch. Thus Jim’s and Della’s Christmas gifts for each other are ‘too nice to use just at present’.

16.

‘All the research which Louis Pasteur did in his laboratories was meant to help his fellow beings’. Elucidate.

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Louis Pasteur devoted his life to the study of germs. He not only made exciting discoveries about germs but used them in practical ways. He worked hard in his laboratory, conducting experiments and find solutions to help people suffering from disease. Pasteur was able to help brewers, breeders of silk worms, cow keepers and even the wine merchants. He discovered a method called ‘Pasteuriziation’ to prevent milk from getting spoilt after sometime. He discovered the way to prevent fermentation of food and beverages. He discovered that infections in men, animals and plants were caused by bacteria.

He discoved a cure for ‘anthrax’ in animals, small pox and rabies. Pasteur believed that the future will belong to those who shall have done the most for suffering humanity.

17.

Hardware includes different devices. Name any four devices.

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Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor, Processor.

18.

What are the elements of a computer system?

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A computer system is a combination of six elements. 

They are as follows:

1. Hardware:

The physical components of a computer system is termed as Hardware. 

Eg: Mouse, Keyboard, Monitor, Processor, etc.

2. Software:

Set of programs that govern the operations of a computer system is termed as soft-ware. 

There are six types of software as follows.

1. Application software

2. Operating system

3. Utility programs

4. Language processors

5. System software

6. Connectivity software

3. People:

People interacting with computers are also called the “live-wave” of the computer system. It consists of the following three groups.

1. System analysis

2. Programmers

3. Operators

4. Procedures:

The procedure means a series of operations in a certain order or manner to achieve desired results. There are three types of procedures which constitute part of computer system

1. Hardware oriented

2. Software oriented

3. Internal procedure

5. Data:

These are facts and may consist of numbers, text, etc. These are gathered and entered into a computer system.

6. Connectivity:

Tie manner in which a particular computer system is connected to others says through telephone lines, microwave transmission, satellite, etc. is the element of connectivity.

19.

List out any four features of a computer.

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1. Highspeed

2. Large volume of data can be stored.

3. Accuracy is very high.

4. Computers are multipurpose information machine ie. versatility.

20.

List out any four limitations of a computer.

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1. Computers lacks common sense.

2. Lack of decision-making skills

3. Computers have no intelligence.

4. Computers cannot make judgments based on feelings.

21.

The joystick is a …….. device of a computer.

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The joystick is a Input device of a computer.

22.

What is the Transaction processing system? Name three components of a Transaction processing system.

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Transaction processing systems (TPS) are among the earliest computerised systems catering to the requirements of large business enterprises. The purpose of a TPS is to record, process, validate and store transactions that occur in the various functional areas of business for subsequent retrieval and usage.

TPS system has three components:

  • Input-Processing-Output
  • ATM facility.
  • Telephone Account and Airline Seat Reservation System are examples of TPS.
23.

The physical components of computer is called as ……..(a) Software(b) Hardware(c) Liveware

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Correct answer is (b) Hardware

24.

“Computers are the servants or masters of human beings.” Elucidate.

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A computer system have certain special features or advantages which in comparison to human beings become its capabilities.

The advantages of computers are as follows:

1. High speed

2. Accuracy

3. Storage of huge data

4. Versatility

5. Deligence

Even though computers possess the above-mentioned features, it suffers from the following limitations:

1. Computers lack common sense.

2. Lack of IQ

3. Lack of decision making skill

4. No feeling

25.

State the various essential features of an accounting report.

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The accounting report must have the following features it.

1. Relevance

2. Timelines

3. Accuracy

4. Completeness

Summarisation

26.

Give examples of the relationship between a Human Resource Information System and MIS.

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There is a relationship between the Human Resource Information System and Management Information System, the following are the example of it.

1. Hiring employees as per the requirement.

2. Evaluating the performance of the workers.

3. Enrolling employees in benefit.

27.

What is Accounting Information System?

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Accounting Information System (AIS) is a collection of resources (people and equipment), designed to transform financial and other data into information. Such information is organised in a manner that correct decisions can be based on it.

28.

What are the basic requirements of a computerised accounting system?

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Every computerised accounting system has two basic requirements.

1. Accounting Framework: It consists of a set of principles, coding and grouping structure of accounting.

2. Operating procedure: It is a well defined operating procedure blended suitably with the operating environment of the organisation.

29.

…….. is temporary memory and anything stored in it will remain there a long as the system is on.

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RAM (Random Access Memory) is temporary memory and anything stored in it will remain there a long as the system is on.

30.

A sequence of actions taken to transform the data into decision-useful information is called ……

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A sequence of actions taken to transform the data into decision-useful information is called Data processing.

31.

Which of the following best describes a trial balance?It is a list of balances on the booksIt is a special accountShows the financial position of a businessShows all the entries in the books

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The best description of a trial balance is a statement that shows all the entries in the books. A trial balance is a statement that contains all the balances of real, nominal, and personal accounts.

32.

Receipt & Payment Account is a(a) Personal Account(b) Real Account(c) Nominal Account(d)  None of these

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Receipt & Payment Account is a  Real Account

33.

Accounting Standard ____ requires goodwill should be recorded in the books of accounts only when some money or money’s worth is paid for it.A. 26 B. 23 C. 27 D. 10

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Correct option is A. 26

34.

On the reconstitution of a firm change in the value of assets is called ___A. Revaluation of assets B. Reassessment of assets C. Devaluation of assets D. Reassessment of liabilities

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Correct option is A. Revaluation of assets

35.

Which of the following is not a not-for-profit organisation(a) Tata Udyog(b) College(c) Sport Club(d) None of these

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Tata Udyog  is not a not-for-profit organisation

36.

In the absence of any agreement, The profits and losses of the firm are shared(a) Equally(b) In Capital Ratio(c) In Different Ration(d) None of these

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In the absence of any agreement, The profits and losses of the firm are shared Equally

37.

In the absence of partnership agreement, interest on partner's loan is paid(a)  5% p.a.(b)  6% p.a.(c)  7% p.a.(d)  8% p.a.

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In the absence of partnership agreement, interest on partner's loan is paid 6% p.a.

38.

At the time of admission of a partner, what will be the effect of the following information?Balance in Workmen compensation reserve ₹40,000. Claim for workmen compensation ₹45,000.(A) ₹45,000 Debited to the Partner’s capital Accounts.(B) ₹40,000 Debited to Revaluation Account.(C) ₹5,000 Debited to Revaluation Account.(D) ₹5,000 Credited to Revaluation Account.

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Correct answer is: (C) ₹5,000 Debited to Revaluation Account.

39.

Interest on partner’s drawings will be credited to – a) Profit and Loss Account b) Profit and Loss Appropriation Account c) Partner’s Capital Account d) Partner’s Current Account

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Correct option is b) Profit and Loss Appropriation Account

40.

A, B and C are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 5:3:2. Before B’s salary of ₹ 17,000, firm’s profit is ₹ 97,000. How much in total B will receive from the firm? a) ₹ 17,000 b) ₹ 40,000 c) ₹ 24,000 d) ₹ 41,000

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Correct option is d) ₹ 41,000

41.

On the admission of a new partner, the decrease in the value of assets is debited to(a) Loss Adjustment Account(b) Assets Account(c) Old Partners Capital Account(d) None of these

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On the admission of a new partner, the decrease in the value of assets is debited to Loss Adjustment Account

42.

Profit of last three years were Rs. 7000, Rs. 12,000 and Rs. 8,000. The value of goodwill at 2 years purchase of average profit will be(a) Rs. 81,000(b) Rs. 27,000(c) Rs. 9,000(d) Rs. 18,000 

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The value of goodwill at 2 years purchase of average profit will be Rs. 18,000 

43.

E, F and G are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 3:3:2. According to the partnership agreement, G is to get a minimum amount of ₹80,000 as his share of profits every year and any deficiency on this account is to be personally borne by E. The net profit for the year ended 31st March 2021 amounted to ₹3,12 ,000. Calculate the amount of deficiency to be borne by E?(A) ₹1,000(B) ₹4,000(C) ₹8,000(D) ₹2,000

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Correct answer is: (D) ₹2,000

44.

At the time of reconstitution of a partnership firm, recording of an unrecorded liability will lead to:(A) Gain to the existing partners(B) Loss to the existing partners(C) Neither gain nor loss to the existing partners(D) None of the above

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Correct answer is: (B) Loss to the existing partners

Loss to the Existing Partners
45.

Cash Flow Statement is Prepared from : (A) Balance Sheet (B) Profit and Loss Account (C) Additional Information (D) All of these

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(D) All of these

46.

The current account of the partners will always have.(a)  Debit balance(b)  Credit balance(c)  Either of the two(d)  None of these

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(c)  Either of the two

47.

A, B and C are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 5:3:2. Before B’s salary of ₹ 17,000, firm’s profit is ₹ 97,000. How much in total B will receive from the firm?a) ₹ 17,000 b) ₹ 40,000 c) ₹ 24,000 d) ₹ 41,000

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Correct option is d) ₹ 41,000

48.

A, B and C are Partners in a Firm. If D is Admitted as a New Partner : (A) Old Firm is Dissolved (B) Old Firm and Old Partnership are Dissolved (C) Old Partnership is Reconstituted (D) None of these

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(C) Old Partnership is Reconstituted

49.

Profit and Loss Appropriation Account is Prepared to : (A) Create Reserve Fund (B) Find out Net Profit (C) Find out Divisible Profit (D) None of these

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(C) Find out Divisible Profit

50.

A and B divide profit in ratio 5:3. C become new partners by share ¼ .calculate new profit sharing ratio.(a) 5:3:2(b) 5:3:1(c) 10:6:4(d) 15:9:8

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New profit sharing ratio 15:9:8.