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1.

i. had not been there long when in came a big bruiser of a boy, probably eighteen years old.He had thick hair on his chest. He was a beautiful physical specimen, with legs and arms that showed rippling muscles. He yelled, Hi, Skinny! How‘d you like to be ducked?‖ (i)How did the pool look like when the narrator went there? (A) Pleasant and lively. (B) Thrilling and attractive. (C) Timid and indifferent. (D)Still and clean.(ii)Why did the narrator sit on the side of the pool? (A) To enjoy the beauty of the pool. (B) He was afraid of entering the pool alone. (C) To wait for the coach to arrive. (D) To prepare himself mentally to enter the pool.(iii)What did the big bruiser of a boy do? (A) He flashed his rippling muscles. (B) He frightened the narrator. (C) He picked the narrator and tossed him into the deep end. (D) He took the narrator along to make him learn swimming.(iv)The word ‗bruiser‘in the extract means (A) Aggressor (B) Genius(C) Gentleman (D) Intelligent

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i. (D)Still and clean.

ii. (B) He was afraid of entering the pool alone. 

iii. (C) He picked the narrator and tossed him into the deep end. 

iv. (A) Aggressor 

2.

Statement 1: Douglas tried his best to jump out of water. Statement 2: After a while, Douglas was not anxious in water. (A)If Statement 1 is the cause, Statement 2 is the effect. (B)If Statement 1 is the effect, Statement 2 is the cause. (C)Both the statements are the effect of a common cause. (D)Both the statements are the effects of independent causes.

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(A)If Statement 1 is the cause, Statement 2 is the effect. 

3.

Differentiate between recruitment and selection.

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Recruitment is the process of attracting prospective candidates for a job while selection is the process of identifying and selecting the right candidate for that job.

4.

Maximum incentive giving function of management to employee is:-(A) Staffing (B) Organisation (C) Controlling(D) Motivation

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Correct option is: (D) Motivation

5.

(i) laughed and said, ―Well, Mr.Terror, what do you think you can do to me‖? It fled and I swam on. (i)Who is I‘ here? (A) William Doughlas (B) Anees Jung (C) Khushwant Singh (D) Kamala Das(ii) Who is being addressed to as Mr.Terror? (A) Coach (B) Young boy (C) Water (D) None of these.(iii) Why did the narrator laugh? (A) Happy go lucky nature (B) Mocking Mr Terror (C) Confident of defeating Mr.Terror (D) All of these(iv) Why did Mr.Terror leave? (A) Could intimidate the narrator. (B) Could not make the narrator beg for help. (C) Could brighten up the narrator. (D) Could not frighten the narrator.

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(i) (A) Pleasant and lively. 

(ii) (C) To wait for the coach to arrive. 

(iii) (D) He took the narrator along to make him learn swimming.

(iv) (D) Intelligent

6.

What is the minimum and maximum number of partners in a Partnership? a. 4 and 20 b. 2 and 50 c. Unlimited d. Can be one man show

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Correct option is b. 2 and 50.

7.

What is the difference between formal and informal communication?

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Formal communication is the communication in which the information is transferred through proper organisational channels while Informal communication does not make use of formal channels to communicate.

8.

Assertion (A): Douglas tried his best to jump out of water. Reason(R): After a while Douglas was not anxious in water. (A) A is the cause, R is the effect. (B) A is the effect, R is the cause. (C) Both A & R are the effect of a common cause. (D) Both A & R are the effects of independent causes.

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(A) A is the cause, R is the effect. 

9.

The minimum and maximum number of directors in one person company : a. Should have only one director b. Zero c. One and Fifteen d. None of the above

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Correct option is c. One and fifteen.

10.

It had happened when I was ten or eleven years old. I had decided to learn to swim. There was a pool at the Y.M.C.A in Yakima that offered exactly the opportunity. The Yakima River was treacherous. Mother continually warned against it and kept fresh in my mind the details of each drowning in the river. But the Y.M.C.A pool was safe.(i) Who is I‘ in the above lines? (A) The narrator(B) The coach (C) The young boy (D) Father of the young boy.(ii) Why did mother not allow I‘ to learn swimming in a river? (A) Religion did not allow this. (B) Social barriers to learn swimming. (C) Afraid about safety of her child (D) All of these.(iii) What was reported to I‘? (A) Coldness of water in Yakima river. (B) Coldness of water in swimming pool. (C) Drowning cases in Yakima river. (D) Drowning cases in swimming pool.(iv) How was Y.M.C.A a safe pool? (A) It had warm water. (B) It was open only during day time. (C) It had no water in it. (D) It was two to three feet deep at the shallow end.

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(i) (A) The narrator

(ii) (C) Afraid about safety of her child 

(iii) (C) Drowning cases in Yakima river. 

(iv) (D) It was two to three feet deep at the shallow end.

11.

In the nature of social responsibility of management applies : - (A) Law of Buyer beware (B) Law of Seller beware (C) Both (A) and (B) (D) None of these

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Correct option is: (C) Both (A) and (B)

12.

Government reduces control and restrictions in - (A) Liberalisation (B) Privatisation (C) Globalisation (D) Modernisation

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Correct option is: (A) Liberalisation

13.

The term ‘Caveat emptor’ is a Latin term, which means ……….. (a) Let the seller beware (b) Let the buyer beware (c) Consumer (d) Marketer

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(b) Let the buyer beware

14.

………. is the latest outcome of liberalization. (a) Privatisation (b) Globalisation (c) Foreign collaboration (d) None of these

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(c) Foreign collaboration

15.

The consumer is the of the modern marketing. (a) Manager (b) Director (c) King (d) None of these

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Correct Answer is : (c) King

16.

It is a situation in which a country loses its most educated and talented workers to other countries is known as………… (a) Liberalisation (b) Foreign trade (c) Brain Drain (d) Nationalisation

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(c) Brain Drain

17.

The National Commission should have members. (a) 3 (b) 4 (c) 5 (d) 6

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Correct Answer is: (d) 6

18.

The national commission should have ……….. members. (a) 3 (b) 4 (c) 5 (d) 6

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The national commission should have 5.

19.

Who are the members of the National Commission?

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Members: The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has been constituted by a Notification.

  • The National Commission should have five members.
  • One should be from judiciary. 
  • Four other members of ability, knowledge and experience from any other fields.
  • It should include a woman.
20.

What are the Process of MBE?

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  • Primarily, it is necessary to set objectives or norms with predictable or estimated results.
  • These performances are assessed and get equated to the actual performance.
  • Next, the deviation gets analysed. With an insignificant or no deviation, no action is required and senior managers can concentrate on other matters.
21.

Discuss the role of financial market.

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  • Savings Mobilization: Obtaining funds from the savers or ‘surplus’ units such as household individuals, business firms, public sector units, Government is an important role played by financial markets.Investment: Financial market plays a key role in arranging the investment of funds thus collected, in those units which are in need of the same.
  • Investment: Financial market plays a key role in arranging the investment of funds thus collected, in those units which are in need of the same.
  • National Growth: Financial markets contribute to a nation’s growth by ensuring an unfettered flow of surplus funds to deficit units. Flow of funds for productive purposes is also made possible, ft leads to overall economic growth.
  • Entrepreneurship Growth: Financial markets contribute to the development of the entrepreneurial class by making available the necessary financial resources.
  • Industrial Development: The different components of financial markets help an accelerated growth of industrial and economic development of a country and thus contributing to raising the standard of living and the society’s well-being.
22.

……… harmonises the goal of an individual with the organisation’s goal. (a) MBO (b) MBE (c) MBA (d) MBM

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MBO harmonises the goal of an individual with the organisation’s goal.

23.

Explain about the agricultural entrepreneur.

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Agricultural entrepreneurs are those entrepreneurs who raise farm products and market them. They use the various inputs like labour, fertilizer, insecticide, water technology, etc., to raise the products and market their products either directly or through co-operative entities or through brokers or through tie up with large retailers.

24.

Discuss the disadvantages of MBE.

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  • The main disadvantage of MBE is, only managers have the power over really important decisions, which can be demotivating for employees at a lower level.
  • Furthermore, it takes time to pass the issues to managers. Managing employees who deviate from the normal procedures. Because of compliance failures are considered difficult to manage and typically find themselves with limited job duties and ultimately dismissed/ terminated.
25.

List down few examples of pure entrepreneurship.

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Pure entrepreneurs are individuals who are propelled to enter into venture by psychological and economic motives. They nurture desire of starting a particular venture and earning high profit there from and thus attaining a social status. They apply their knowledge, skill and insight in making the venture a great success in order to earn maximum profit out of the venture. Dhirubai Ambani, Jamshedji Tata, T.V. Sundaram Iyengar, Seshadriji, Birla, Narayanamurthi, and Azim Premji are few examples of pure entrepreneurship.

26.

Jam is made in-(a) Four step (b) three step (c) two step (d) one step

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Jam is made in two step.

27.

Choose the odd one out? (a) Directing (b) Motivating (c) Innovation (d) Controlling

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(c) Innovation

28.

List down the essential elements of a contract of sale.

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Following essential elements are necessary for a contract of sale:

  • Two Parties 
  • Transfer of Property 
  • Goods Price
  • Includes both ‘Sale’ and ‘Agreement to Sell’.
29.

Outline the conditions implied in a contract of sale of goods.

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In every contract of sale, the first implied condition on the part of the seller is that:

  • in case of a sale, he has a right to sell the goods,
  • and in the case of an agreement to sell, he will have the right to sell the goods at the time when the property is to pass. Buyer is entitled to reject the goods and to recover the price if the title turns out to be defective.
30.

Explain the principles of modern management.

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The Father of Modem Management is Mr.Henry Fayol, and according to him there are 14 major principles of management which every manager has to practice for the success of the organisation.

(i) Division of Work: According to this principle the whole work is divided into small tasks. This leads to specialization which increases the efficiency of labour. 

(ii) Authority and Responsibility: This is the issue of commands followed by responsibility for their consequences.

(iii) Discipline: It is obedience, proper conduct in relation to others, respect of authority, etc. It is essential for the smooth functioning of all organisations. 

(iv) Unity of Command: This principle states that each subordinate should receive orders and be accountable to one and only one superior.

(v) Unity of Direction: All related activities should be put under one group, there should be one plan of action for them, and they should be under the control of one manager.

(vi) Subordination of Individual Interest to Mutual Interest: The management must put aside personal considerations and put company objectives firstly. 

(vii) Remuneration: Workers must be paid sufficiently as this is a chief motivation of employees and therefore greatly influences productivity.

(viii) The Degree of Centralization: The amount of power wielded with the central management depends on company size. 

(ix) Line of Authority/Scalar Chain: This refers to the chain of superiors ranging from top management to the lowest rank.

(x) Order: Social order ensures the fluid operation of a company through authoritative procedure. 

(xi) Equity: Employees must be treated kindly, and justice must be enacted to ensure a just workplace. 

(xii) Stability of Tenure of Personnel: Stability of tenure of personnel is a principle stating that in order for an organisation to run smoothly, personnel (especially managerial personnel) must not frequently enter and exit the organisation.

(xiii) Initiative: Using the initiative of employees can add strength and new ideas to an organisation. 

(x/v) Esprit de Corps/Team Spirit: This refers to the need of managers to ensure and develop morale in the workplace; individually and communally.

31.

What are the duties of a director?

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Directors act as agents of the shareholders and act as trustees of shareholders. 

The following are the duties of directors:

Collective Duties of Directors: Directors as a part of Board perform certain duties collectively. 

The duties are as follows:

  • Approval of annual accounts and authentication of annual accounts
  • Appointment of First Auditors
  • Passing of resolutions at board meetings
  • Directors report to shareholders highlighting the performance of the company.

General duties of Directors:

  • Delegating power to any committee
  • Issuing instructions to employees for implementation of policy
  • Appointing their subordinates like Managing director, Manager, Secretary and other employees
  • Act in Good faith in order to promote the objectives of the company
32.

Expand the following: STEP, JAM, TREAD, M-S1PS, SEED and New Gen IEDC.

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STEP: Support to Training and Employment Programme for women

JAM: Jan-Dhan-Aadhaar-Mobile 

M-SIPS: Modified Special Incentive Package Scheme

SEED: Science for Equity Empowerment and Development

New Gen IEDC: New Gen Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Centre

TREAD: Trade Related Entrepreneurship Assistance and Development.

33.

Drucker stresses jobs of management. (a) three (b) two (c) four (d) Six

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Correct Answer is: (a) three

34.

Notional rent is considered in which of the following A/c a) Cost accounting b) Financial Profit and Loss A/c c) Balance sheet d) Memorandum Balance sheet

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a) Cost accounting

Notional rent is considered in Cost accounting.

35.

……………. is a stipulation which is collateral to main purpose of contract. (a) Warranty (b) Condition (c) Right(d) Agreement

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Warranty is a stipulation which is collateral to main purpose of contract.

36.

A Public Company having a paid up Share Capital of Rs  ……… or more may have a Director, elected by such small shareholders. (a) One (b) Three (c) Five (d) Seven

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A Public Company having a paid up Share Capital of Rs Five or more may have a Director, elected by such small shareholders.

37.

Who is a shadow director?

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A shadow director is a person who is not the member of Board but has some power to run it and can be appointed as the director but according to his/her wish.

38.

Describe the different types of resolutions which company may pass in the suitable matters required for each type of resolution.

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A motion, with or without the amendments which is put to vote at a meeting and passed with the required quorum becomes resolution. Resolution may be classified into three types. They are: Ordinary resolution, Special resolution and resolution requiring special notice.

(i) Ordinary Resolution: An ordinary resolution is one which can be passed by a simple majority. 

Ordinary Resolution is required for the following matters:

  • To change or rectify the name of the company
  • To alter the share capital of the company 
  • To redeem the debentures 
  • To declare the dividends 
  • To appoint the directors

(ii) Special Resolution: A special resolution is the one which is passed by not less than 75% of majority. 

Special Resolution is required for the following matters:

  • To change the registered office of the company 
  • To alter the Articles of Association 
  • To commence any new business 
  • To appoint the auditor for the company

(iii) Resolution requiring Special Notice: There are certain matters specified in the Companies Act, 2013 which may be discussed at a general meeting only if a special notice is given at least 14 days before the meeting.

The following matters require special notice:

  • To remove a director before the expiry of his period 
  • To appoint a director in the place of a director so removed
39.

When crossing restrict further negotiation …………… (a) Not negotiable crossing (b) General Crossing (c) A/c payee crossing (d) Special crossing

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When crossing restrict further negotiation Not negotiable crossing.

40.

Explain how director of a company can be removed from the office?

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A Director of Company can be removed from his Office before the expiry of his term by

  • the Shareholders
  • the Central Government 
  • the Company Law Board

(i) Removal by shareholders (Sec- 169): A company may, by giving a special notice and passing an ordinary resolution, remove a director before the expiry of his period of office.

(ii) Removal by the Central Government: The Central Government has been empowered to remove managerial personnel from office on the recommendation of the Company Law Board under the following situations:

  • Where a person concerned in the conduct and management of the affairs of a company has been guilty of fraud and negligence.
  • If the business is managed by a person without sound business principles.
  • Where the business of a company has been managed by such a person, who likes to cause injury or damage to the business.

Removal by the Company Law Board: If an application has been made to the Company Law Board against the oppression and mismanagement of the company’s affairs by a director, then the Company Law Board may order to terminate the director.

41.

Which of the below is a commercial function? (a) Accounting (b) Coordination (c) Discovery of idea (d) Planning

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(a) Accounting

42.

Discuss the Preparation of a project report.

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An entrepreneur can get the report prepared by technical consultancy organisations or by auditors or by government agencies. 

The report should include the following:

(i) Technical feasibility: It should contain the description of product, raw materials, quality control measures, water, power and transport. 

(ii) Economic viability: It involves compilation of demand for domestic and export market. 

(iii) Financial viability: It should cover the aspects like: Non-recurring expenses like cost of land, and building. Recurring expenses like wages and salaries. 

(iv) Managerial competency: Entrepreneurs has to include the mechanism for managing the venture in the project report.

(v) Provisional registration certificate: He has to apply for provisional registration certificate. It will be issued after certain conditions for a period of one year. 

(vi) Permanent registration certificate: If the venture has commenced production, or is ready to commence production, it is eligible to get permanent registration certificate.

(vii) Statutory licence: He should obtain Municipal Licence from the authority concerned. 

(viii) Power connection: He has to make application to Assistant Divisional Engineer of Electricity Board for power connection. 

(ix) Arrangement of finance: Entrepreneur requires two types of finance namely Long term and Short term.

43.

Poultry, Flowers, Fruits etc are called allied products of entrepreneur. (a) Corporate (b) Retail (c) Trading (d) Agricultural

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(d) Agricultural

44.

_____ is called as ‘Resource Management’.(A) Inventory management(B) Data management(C) Financial management

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Correct option: (C) Financial management

45.

…………… has to include the mechanism for managing venture in the project report. (a) Banker (b) Government (c) Lending Institutions (d) Entrepreneur

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Entrepreneur has to include the mechanism for managing venture in the project report.

46.

Financial management has become an important aspect in the business environment of _______ countries.(A) developed(B) developing(C) under‐developed

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Correct option: (B) developing

47.

Specify the type of resolution to be passed to choose the location of Registered Office of the company within the town or village or city. (a) Ordinary (b) Special (c) Either Ordinary or Special (d) Board

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Correct Answer is : (d) Board

48.

Who is the author of the Theory of Justice?

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John Rawls is the author of the theory of justice.

49.

Planning is - (A) Goal oriented (B) Objective-oriented (C) Mental Process (D) All of these

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Correct option is: (D) All of these

50.

Who propagated the Theory of Justice?

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John Rawls Propagated the Theory of justice.