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Differentiate between centralization of authority and decentralization of authority. |
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Answer» Difference between Centralization and Decentralization.
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| 5402. |
Distinguish between centralisation and decentralisation. |
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Answer» Centralization and decentralization both are organizational structures which are followed in various organizations across the world. Both are quite opposite of each other and therefore it is important to know about the differences between centralization and decentralization: 1. While under centralization the decision making power is in the hands of top management. In other words all major decisions are taken at top management while lower management has no or very little power to make decisions regarding the company matters whereas under decentralization decision making authority is delegated to lower levels of the management, in simple words under this method all decisions are not taken by top management rather some decision making authority is delegated to middle and lower-level management. 2. Under centralization the chances of conflict among middle and lower-level managers is less because decisions are taken by higher management and all have to abide by it irrespective of their opinion whereas under decentralization chances of conflict increases because of multiple decision-making authorities due to delegation of power. 3. Centralized organizational structure is best suited for a small company which is operating in a limited geographical area because of its simplicity while decentralized organizational structure is ideal for big MNC companies which are operating in different geographical locations as in huge organizations it is not possible to have single or centralized decision making authority. |
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| 5403. |
(i) An electric bulb is marked 100 W, 250 V. What information does this convey ? (ii) How much current will the bulb draw if connected to a 250 V supply ? |
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Answer» (i) It means that if a bulb is given a 250 V supply, it will consume 100 J of energy per second. (ii) Let P = VI ⇒ ∴ I = 0.4 A |
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| 5404. |
An electric bulb is marked 100 W, 250 V. What information does this convey? |
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Answer» Given : 100 W, 250 V. Information: (1) It conveys that when the bulb is connected to a 250 V supply it consumes 100 J of energy in 1 second or 100 W power. (2) It will work at its maximum capacity at 250 V. |
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| 5405. |
Maruti Nero, a product of the Maruti group has created a very good reputation in the automobile market. It has nearly 180 outlets and operates in nearly 100 cities. The company provides genuine spare parts and 24/7 roadside assistance with longest warranty coverage. It has collaboration with Tata Motors regarding its sale, service and spares. There are many dealers of Tata motors in Delhi and outskirts, so this has rapidly increased the sale of the car. The company normally goes for institutional advertising in most of the cases. It is indeed a reality that Maruti with minimum advertising has become a popular brand. With reference to the above: (a) What is Institutional advertising? State and explain the other types of advertising. (b) What is a brand promotion? Explain the methods used for brand promotion.(c) Suggest and explain any two suitable media to be used by the company to advertise its product. |
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Answer» (a) Institutional Advertising: The aim of this type of advertising is to build a favourable image of the organisation rather than to promote the sale of a product or service. Other types of Advertising: Advertising can be classified in the following categories: 1. Product Advertising: The main objective of product advertising is to promote the sale or reputation of a particular product, brand or service. It is sponsored by manufactures, traders and other organisations to promote the uses, features, benefits and image of their products and services. 2. Informative Advertising: This type of advertising contains information about a product/service or institution. It makes consumers aware of the existence, features, uses of goods and services. For example, advertisements suggesting how to save petrol or avoid accidents are informative advertising. 3. Persuasive advertising: This type of advertising is designed to persuade the consumers to buy a product or service or to support an idea. 4. Reminder Advertising: It attempts to remained people about the product/service or idea. 5. Concept Advertising: This is also known as ‘primary demand advertising’ or ‘pioneering advertising’. Its purpose is to stimulate demand for a new type of product. Advertisements designed to change life style of people is concept advertising. For example, ‘a diamond is forever’ seeks to promote diamond jewellery as a concept. (b) Brand promotion: Brand promotion comprises all the activities which a business performs to persuade and motivate people to buy the brands of the company. It is done by the manufacturer but sometimes wholesalers and retailers may also undertake brand promotion. The main purpose is to build a market for a brand and to meet competition. For example, several brands are advertised on TV like Pepsodent toothpaste, Lux soap, Titan watches, and so on. In short, brand promotion means making a brand popular. Methods used for brand promotion: 1. Advertising: It is a widely used medium for brand promotion. Advertisements on TV, radio, newspapers and magazines reach a large number of people. It is due to repeated advertisements that Pepsodent toothpaste, Rin detergent powder, Surf Excel, Hero Honda bike, Maruti car, Nokia mobile, Maggi noodles, Horlicks and other brands have become popular in the market. 2. Sales Promotion: These are the short-term incentives to promote the sale of a brand. It induces buyers to purchase a brand through various incentives like discount coupons, prize contents, money refund. It provides the buyers incentives to purchase the brand ‘now’—immediately and without any delay. In fact, available only for a specified short period. It temporarily raises the demand and when incentives are withdrawn, the demand falls down. Now-adays mobile companies are using sales promotion techniques which induces consumers to buy a connection from-a particular company. 3. Maintaining and Improving Quality: In order to promote their brands, business firms are continuously maintaining and improving the quality of their brands. Brands continue to enjoy confidence of consumers only when their quality is maintained and improved. (c) Company should use Television and Newspapers for advertising its product: 1. Television: Television is comparatively a new but fast growing medium of advertising. It has become very popular and effective due to the combined force of picture and sound. It has a dramatic impact on the minds of viewers. On television, products can be demonstrated and their use can be explained. Therefore, advertisement has to be repeated frequently. 2. Newspapers: Educated and civilised people all over the world read newspapers as a matter of habit. Newspapers reach all places and are read by all types of people. Therefore, newspaper advertising has a general and wide appeal. The choice of a particular newspaper for advertising depends upon the circulation of the paper, the type of readers it serves, the geographical region in which it is popular, the cost of space and general reputation of the paper. A daily newspaper &as a wide circulation so that the message can quickly reach a large number of people. The advertisement can be repeated daily to remind customers and to create a lasting impression. Because of its repetition value, newspaper advertising is very useful in the introduction of a new product or brand name. There is the benefit of selectivity. Desired markets or regions can be approached through local or regional news¬papers. There is greater flexibility as the advertisement can be changed daily and presented in a new form for greater impact. |
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| 5406. |
An electric bulb of resistance 500 Ω, draws a current of 0.4 A. Calculate the power of the bulb and the potential difference at its end. |
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Answer» Given : Resistance (R) = 500 Ω, Current (I) = 0.4 A Power (P) = I2R = (0.4)2 x 500 W = 80 W Potential difference at its ends (V) = IR = 0.4 x 500 V=200 V |
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(a) An electric bulb of resistance 500 Ω, draws a current of 0.4 A. Calculate the power of the bulb and the potential difference at its end.(b) State two causes of energy loss in a transformer.(c) State two characteristics of a good thermionemitter. (d) State two factors upon which the rate of emission of thermions depends. (e) When does the nucleus of an atom tend to be radioactive? |
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Answer» (a) Given R = 500 W, I = 0.4 A, V = ?, Using V = IR, we have V = 0.4 × 500 = 200 V (b) Copper loss and iron loss. (c) (i) Should have high melting point and (ii) Should have low value of work function. (d) (i) The nature of the metal and (ii) Temperature of the metal surface. (e) The nucleus tends to be radioactive when it becomes unstable. |
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(a) (i) How is the transference of heat energy by radiation prevented in a calorimeter ? (ii) You have a choice of three metals A, B and C, of specific heat capacities 900 J kg-1 °C-1, 380 / kg-1 °C-1 and 460 J kg-1 °C-1 respectively, to make a calorimeter. Which material will you select ? Justify your answer. (b) Calculate the mass of ice needed to cool 150 g of water contained in a calorimeter of mass 50 g at 32°C such that the final temperature is 5°C. Specific heat capacity of calorimeter 0.4 J g-1 °C-1 Specific heat capacity of water = 4.2 J g-1 °C-1 Latent heat capacity of ice 330 J g-1 (c) (i) Name the radiations which are absorbed by greenhouse gases in the earth’s atmosphere. (ii) A radiation X is focused by a particular device on the bulb of a thermometer and mercury in the thermometer shows a rapid increase. Name the radiation X. (iii) Name two factors on which the heat energy liberated by a body depends. |
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Answer» (a) (i) This is done by polishing the inner and outer surface of the copper calorimeter and the space between the copper vessel and the insulating container is filled with some poor conductor like wood wool or glass wool. (ii) A, as it will gain less energy in a given time. (b) Given mw = 150 g, mi = ?, mC = 50 g, Ti = 0°C, Tw = 32 °C, Tf= 5°C Specific heat capacity of calorimeter = 0.4 J g-1 °C-1 Specific heat capacity of water = 4.2 J g-1 °C-1 Latent heat capacity of ice 330 J gm-1 Heat lost by 150 g water + 50 g of calorimeter in falling form 32°C to 5°C = 150 × 4.2 × 27 + 50 × 0.4 × 27 = 17550 J Heat needed to melt ice = mi L = mi × 330 = 330mi So 330mi = 17550 or mi = 17550/330 = 53.2 g (c) (i) Infrared (ii) Infrared (iii) Temperature and surface area. |
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| 5409. |
Name the subjective property : (i) of sound related to its frequency. (ii) of light related to its wavelength. |
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Answer» (i) Pitch. (ii) Colour |
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A body is acted upon by a force. State two conditions under which the work done could be zero. |
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Answer» The two conditions are : (i) Displacement is zero. (ii) Angle between force and displacement is 90°. |
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(i) What is meant by refraction of light ? (ii) What is the cause of refraction of light ? |
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Answer» (i) The deviation in the path of light when it travels from one medium to the other is called refraction of light. (ii) Speed of light is different in different mediums. |
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(i) Why is the mechanical advantage of a lever of the second order always greater than one ? (ii) Name the type of single pulley that has a mechanical advantage greater than one. |
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Answer» (i) ∴ Effort arm > Load arm. (ii) Single movable pulley. |
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State any two methods of controlling soil erosion. |
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Answer» Two methods of controlling soil erosion are : (i) Planting trees and indiscriminate felling of trees must stop. (ii) Terraced farming checks erosion. |
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Name an area in India in which each of the following processes take place:1. Sheet erosion 2. Gully erosion |
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Answer» 1. Hilly areas of Uttrakhand and Himachal Pradesh 2. Madhya Pradesh |
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Mention two differences between alluvial soil and red soil. |
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Answer» Differences between alluvial soil and red soil are : (i) Alluvial soil is more fertile and deep whereas red soil is not water retentive and less fertile. (ii) Alluvial soil is yellow in colour and red soil is red in colour. |
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Mention two differences between Alluvial Soil and Black Cotton Soil. |
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Study the climatic data given below and answer the questions that follow:MonthJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDEVTemp°C12.025.526.327.130.036.236.035.930.328.421.016.6Rainfallcm1.50.10.01.41.121.025.327.224.09.41.50.41. What is the annual range temperature of the station? 2. What is the total annual rainfall experienced by the station? 3. Why would it be correct to presume that the station lies in the interior and not on the coast? |
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Answer» 1. 36.2 °C – 12 °C = 24. 2 °C 2. 1.5 + 0.1 + 0.0 +1.4 + 1.1 + 21.0 + 25.3 + 27.2 + 24.0 + 9.4 + 1.5 + 0.4 = 112.9 cm 3. Temperature range is very high so we can conclude the station is away from the equable effect. |
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Given below is the climatic data of a station. Study the table and answer the questions that follow :MonthsJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovTemp °C24.525.727.720.430.032.531.030.229.828.025.9Rainfall (cm)4.61.31.31.83.84.58.711.311.930.635.0(i) Calculate the annual rainfall experienced by the station. (ii) What is the annual range of temperature ? (iii) Name the wettest month. |
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Answer» (i) Annual rainfall experienced by the station is 128.7 cm. (ii) Annual range of temperature is 12.1°C. (iii) November is the wettest month. |
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Study the climatic data provided in the table below for a city A in India and answer the questions that follow :CityT/RJFMAMJJASONDAT-8-327151817121050-7R108855513138505T = Mean monthly temperature in degree Celsius (°C). R = Average monthly rainfall in millimetres (mm).(i) What is the cause of low rainfall in station A ? (ii) Calculate the range of temperature of this station. |
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Answer» (i) Rain shadow region. (ii) (18°C) – (-8°C) = 26°C. |
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Name the soil which: (i) covers the summits of the Eastern ghats.(ii) makes up the delta of the river Ganga. (iii) is the most suitable for the cultivation of cotton. (iv) is sticky when wet and cracks when dry. |
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Answer» (i) Laterite soil (ii) Alluvial soil (iii) Black or Regur soil (iv) Black or Regur soil |
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What is soil conservation ? How does reafforestation help in soil conservation ? |
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Answer» An effort made by man to prevent or reduce the rate of destructive erosion of soil by taking preventive measures is called ‘Soil conservation’. Soil conservation is a mu£t to maintain the productivity of land. Reafforestation is planting of two saplings in place of one tree, in a place of deforested area, saves the soil from erosion caused by both water and wind. |
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Name the process by which laterite soil is formed. What climatic conditions are responsible for its formation ? |
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Answer» Laterite soils are formed by ‘Leaching’. Leaching is a process in which the nutrients of the soil get percolated down below the soil due to heavy rainfall, leaving behind the top soil infertile. Laterite soils are ‘In situ’ and the climatic condition responsible for it is high temperature and heavy rainfall with alternate dry and wet period. |
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1. Mention two conditions required for the growth of Littoral Forest. 2. State one characteristic feature of the forest found in the Nilgiri Hills. |
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Answer» 1. Forests occur in and around the deltas, estuaries and creeks prone to tidal forests. Trees can survive both fresh as well as brackish water. 2. Nilgri region receives rainfall of 150 to 180 cm so moist deciduous forests dominate the region. Trees shed their leaves during the dry season. |
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With reference to Littoral forest, answer the following questions : 1. Why do the trees in this forest grow aerial roots? 2. Name one area in India where this forest is found. |
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Answer» 1. Mangroves can live in the most inundated areas, prop themselves up above the water level with stilt roots and can then take in air through pores in their bark. Prop root systems allow mangroves to take up gases directly from the atmosphere, and various other nutrients, like iron from the inhospitable soil. Gases are quite often stored directly inside the roots and processed even when the roots are submerged during high tide. 2. Littoral forests occur at several places along the coast and confined deltas of the Ganga, the Mahanadi, the Godavari, the Krishna and the Cauveri. |
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1. Name a state in India where thorn and scrub forest is found.2. Give two ways by which the trees that are found here have adapted to the climate. |
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Answer» 1. Punjab plains, Northern Madhya Pradesh, South-West Uttar Pradesh, (Bundelkhand plateau). 2. Trees remain small, it saves surface through which water evaporates. Develop an extended root system close to the surface and still collect a lot of water during scanty rainfall. |
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1. Give two ways in which forests are important. 2. Mention one forest conservation method followed in India. |
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Answer» 1. 1. They play a significant role in the prevention and control of soil erosion. 2. Forests play an important role in regulating the earth’s temperature and weather patterns by storing large quantities of carbon and water. 2. Social Forestry |
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There is plenty of rain in India during the rainy season, yet we need irrigation. Give two reasons to support this statement. |
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Answer» • Variability in Rainfall: Rainfall in India is very uncertain, which increases the element of risk and makes crop production rather difficult. • Unequal Distribution of Rainfall: In most parts of the country, 80% of the annual rainfall is received from June to September from the south-west monsoon. Saurashtra-Kutch region of Gujarat, western half of Rajasthan and parts of Punjab and Haryana are in the arid zone, where there is a constant deficiency of water. |
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Name the hormones which lead to the following conditions : (i) Diabetes Mellitus Exophthalmic goitre. (ii) Growth of beard in women (iii) Myxedema (iv) Gigantism |
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Answer» (i) Insulin. (ii) Sex corticoids. (iii) Thyroxin. (iv) Somatotropin. |
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Write a composition (in approximately 450-500 words) on of the following subjects:It is right for a person to interfere in the affairs of another. ’ Write for or against this statement. |
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Answer» Make use of the following hints and develop them into an argument against the statement: It is right for a person to interfere in the affairs of another. • no good to interfere in the affairs of another • bad manners • causes disturbance • zoss of concentration • output poor • liberty and freedom in doing something is undermined • hampers prosperity • conclusion |
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Write a composition (in approximately 450-500 words) on of the following subjects:Write a description of the most interesting person you have ever met. |
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Answer» Make use of the following hints and develop them into a complete essay. • Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam – a Missile Man • faced problems and hardships of life • rose to the .highest position of the President of India • his achievements as a scientist • honoured with Padma Bhushan in 1981 • successful testing of Trishul (1985), Prithvi (1988) and Agni (1989) • his role in the Pokhran atomic bomb blast (1998) • popularly known as the Missile Man of India • author of a number of books • friendly with the children |
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You are Nitin/Nita from XYZ School. You wish to start applying to various colleges for admission after your ISC examination. In about 300 words, draft your personal profile using the guidelines given below :Your name, years spent in the school you are passing out from — academic interests and performance — cultural activities you participated in — sports — positions of leadership held during your stay in the school — your future plans and goals — two characteristics that you consider to be your strengths — two characteristics that set you apart from the others. |
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Answer» Personal Profile 1. Name : Nitin 2. Father’s Name : Sh. AN Sharma 3. Address : 13, New Park, Gurugram 4. Education : Studied in St. Joseph’s school, Gurogram Passed ISC exam seeming 95% marks, 2018 5. Academic Interests : Reading journals on Computer Science Interest in Artificial Intelligence. 6. Cultural Activities : Participated in debates at the Inter School Level Won many First Prizes 7. Sports : Interest iii pbying cricket 8. Position of Leadership : was Head Boy for 1 year at the school 9. Future Plans . want to do MS in Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) desire to work in an MNC in the USA 10. Personality : hard work and sincerity in whatever I do innovative mind, applying theories to day-to-day life. |
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You have recently visited a tourist destination. Write a description of it for a travel magazine in about 300 words using the points given below:Name of the place — location — means of travelling to the destination — climate — best season to visit – picturesque landscape — lodging and food — recreational facilities — places of interest in the area – local language/dress — handicrafts/products — overall experience. |
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Answer» One of the most beautiful places in Kangra valley is Dharamshala which I visited last month in the company of my friends. We had heard a lot about this beautiful tourist resort of Himachal Pradesh. From Pathankot to Jogindar Nagar we travelled by train. The joumey was really enjoyable by train. The journey was really enjoyable as the weather was very fine. There was greenery all around and a cold wind was blowing. We stayed in Sood Guest House on Cantt road in Kotwali Bazar. The rooms there were quite comfortable with all modem facilities. It was the month of June, the best season for visiting this place. The guest house had a balcony from where the valley presented a picturesque view. We took our breakfast in the balcony where tables and chairs were laid. Then we made a programme of visiting Mcleod Ganj, home of the Dalai Lama and head quarter of the Tibetan Government in exile. It is about 10 kilometres from Dharamshala. We visited the famous temple the home of His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama. We came across many Tibetan monks who greeted us with a friendly smile. We enjoyed western food in a hotel. In the evening we came back to our guest house. The next day we visited Kangra Art Musium. From our guest house it was at a distance of only one kilometre. We preferred to go on foot. We saw beautiful miniature paintings of Kangra school of art. Beautiful elaborately embroidered costumes of Kangra people were also displayed there. The wood carvings and the tribal jewellery displayed there were indeed very beautiful. We spent five days in Dharamshala. Dining the daytime the weather was cool and enjoyable but the nights were rather cold/Twice it rained. On the whole the stay was highly enjoyable. Rajasthan is a land where colours, the desert, forts, camels, traditional food and folk music conspire to make a traveller its own. The only factor that might be holding people back from visiting it is the hot climate which is not a problem in January and other winter months. Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan, has been a hub of tourism for the last so many years; and why not? Very few cities in Indian can match the Pink City for its sheer opulence and rich heritage. Located about 1515 kilometres from the Sanganer Airport, 88 kilometres from the Railway Station and a bus terminus within the city, its easy accessibility is the main factor in making it a much-favoured tourism centre. As any North Indian city, Jaipur sports extreme climate, the temperature goes up to 4545 degrees in peak summer and below 1010 degrees in winters. The best season to visit the place is October - November when the weather is comfortably pleasant.Encircled by the rugged Aravali Hills, the city offers many a scope for picturesque viewing. The beautiful 'Jal Mahal', the summer palace of erstwhile Maharajas, placed in the centre of a fabulous lake, shimmering in the morning sunlight, offers a fairyland experience. As you go further into the city, you are greeted with the world famous Hawa Mahal. Its rose pink colour, latticework windows and mandna work make it a unique work of architecture. At the heart of the city, there is a sprawling garden called Ram Nivas Bagh. Albert Museum shines like a jewel right in the centre of the garden. Jaipur zoo and Aviary are situated in the garden itself, offering a delightful time for the children as well as adults. The city is dotted with many tourist attractions. City Palace is the one to begin with, where the rich heritage of Rajasthan is displayed in all its glory. The royal apparels, the finest carpets, the ornaments, marble figurines and statues, the brightly lit royal chambers, thrones and well-planned garden, all give you a glimpse of the regal background of the city. Amber Palace, the old capital city is a sprawling structure made in sandstone, decorated with marbles and gems. The Sheesh Mahal in the palace in an enchanting sight. Jaipur is famous for its Bandhej and Laharia work, block printing, precious stones, Meenakari work. The bright shops overflowing with such items including puppets and Blue Pottery prove irresistible to tourists. While big, Seven and Five Star hotels like Rajvilas, Ramb Bagh Palaces, Sheraton and other ITC hotels for the elite, Rajasthan Tourism hotels offer comfort in a fair price. People speak Hindi in general, though, Marwari is the local dialect. The bright turbans worn by the gents and ethnic lehengas sparkling with "gota" work worn by the women reflect the mood of the local people who are approachable, generous and friendly. Daal Baati Churma, gaate ki sabji, red and white meat preparation give a taste of typical Rajasthani food. All in all, if you are planning for a trip that can give you tradition and modernity on a platter, there is no better place than Jaipur. |
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Write a composition (in approximately 450-500 words) on any one of the following subjects :Write an original short story beginning with the following words : She was delighted to find the sealed envelope lying on her table. As she reached for it |
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Answer» She was delighted to find the sealed envelope lying on her table. As she reached for it, something unexpected happened all of a sudden. A small monkey entered her room from the open window behind her study table, caught hold of the envelope and ran out from the window in no time. She screamed loudly and called her father who was still at home. Father came in and enquired what had happened. ‘Amonkey…a monkey’, she murmured. ‘What monkey ?’ Father asked her confusedly. ‘Papa… a monky has taken my envelope having my certificates. Do something, please. I can see him on a tree in our garden’. Father ran out, followed by Seema. They saw the monkey, sitting on a branch, trying to figure out what the envelope was and what it had. With a stick, Father tried to frighten the monkey. The monkey a mischievous rascal, giggled as it jumped to another branch, holding the envelope carefully as if it were a prize possession. Ramu, our servant, came out with a more practical solution. He picked up some stones and threw them up aiming at the monkey. The Monkey remained adament and seemed to laugh down at us from his perch. Then suddenly a crow flew over the monkey, and in fright the monkey’s hold on the envelope loosened and it fell down with a thud. Seema rushed forward and caught hold of the envelope. Father went to his room. Seema opened the envelope, and was amused to find a few forms in it, sent to some Rakesh to be filled in for some job. |
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Write a composition (in approximately 450-500 words) on of the following subjects:Write an original story beginning with the following words : “The silence of the evening was broken when I heard my sister’s shrill cry |
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Answer» Make use of the following points and write the story • time of evening, black clouds hovering • electricity failed, pitch darkness • silence, suddenly broken, shrill cry of Meenu, my sister • rushed to her room on first floor • trembling with fear, had seen some strange being in darkness • big teeth, dishevelled hair • took a round of the house in torchlight • nobody to be found, after an hour calmed, refused to sleep in her room |
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Write a composition (in approximately 450-500 words) on of the following subjects :Write an original short story’ beginning with the following words : |
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Answer» Hints • remained speechless and thoughtful for some time • the man helped me he was my friend Ram Kumar • now a totally changed person, with beard, moustache, robust physique • remembered school days • Mohit said he was a captain in the army, wanted some money • the moment he left, a group of policemen knocked at my door • stunned – Mohit was a robber, a proclaimed olfender |
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Write a composition (in approximately 450-500 words) on of the following subjects :Write an original short story beginning with the following words: “Everything went horribly |
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Answer» Hints: • everything went horribly wrong that evening • returning from a marriage party, car broke down • no workshop close by, left the family, went, brought mechanic • started, stopped by police, verification of documents • car registration, missing, rebuked by police officer • due to tension wife started vomiting, reached home after 1 a.m. |
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Write a composition (in approximately 450-500 words) on of the following subjects:Write an original story beginning with the following words : |
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Answer» Develop the following value points and complete the essay. • the news came as a pleasant surprise • father had been promoted as a General Manager • atmosphere of celebrations • a grand party- arranged • two days later a fax message came • the news of promotion false • father almost in tears, mother cried, all were sad • another message came — the news correct • this time father rang up the CEO to confirm • the news of his promotion true |
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Write a composition (in approximately 450-500 words) on of the following subjects:‘The small things that we own are the most precious to us. ’ Give your views on the statement. |
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Answer» Develop the following value points and complete the essay. • small things, usually taken for granted • importance felt only in their absence • broom, an agent of cleanliness • gas lighter/matchbox • process of cooking, begins with it • soap for bathing, and washing • pillow, mosquito repellent • no substitute for these small things |
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Differentiate between Canonical form and Cardinal form of expression. |
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Answer» Any Boolean function that is expressed as a sum of minterms or as a product of max terms is said to be in its canonical form. The Boolean function which is expressed in the form of degree or cellularity or binary values is referred to as cardinal form. For example – The following function is in cardinal form. F(P, Q, R) = π(1, 3) The cardinal form has been converted into canonical form. F(P, Q, R) = π(1, 3) = 001, 011 = (P + Q + R’). (P + Q’ + R’) |
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A disarium number is a number in which the sum of the digits to the power of their respective position is equal to the number itself. Example: 135 = 11 + 32 + 53 Hence, 135 is a disarium number. Design a class Disarium to check if a given number is a disarium number or not. Some of the members of the class are given below: Class name: Disarium Data members/instance variables: int num: stores the number int size: stores the size of the number Methods/Member functions: Disarium (int nn): parameterized constructor to initialize the data members n = nn and size = 0 void countDigit(): counts the total number of digits and assigns it to size int sumofDigits (int n, int p): returns the sum of the digits of the number(n) to the power of their respective positions (p) using recursive technique void check(): checks whether the number is a disarium number and displays the result with an appropriate message Specify the class Disarium giving the details of the constructor! ), void countDigit(), int sumofDigits(int, int) and void check(). Define the mainO function to create an object and call the functions accordingly to enable the task. |
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Answer» class Disarium { public static void main (String [ ] args) throws IOException { BufferedReader br = new BufferedReader (new InputStreamReader) System.in)); System.out.println ("Enter a number"); int n = Integer.parselnt (br.readLine()); int copy = n, d = 0, sum = 0; String s = Integer.toString (n); int len = s.length(); while (copy >0) { d = copy % 10; sum = sum + (int) Math.pow (d, len); len--; copy = copy/10; } if (sum == n) System, outprintln (“Is a disarium no”); else System.out.prinln (“Is not a disarium no”); } } |
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A class Shift contains a two-dimensional integer array of order (m×n) where the maximum values of both m and n are 5. Design the class Shift to shuffle the matrix (i.e. the first row becomes the last, the second row becomes the first and so on). The details of the members of the class are given below:Class name: Shift Data member/instance variable: mat[][]: stores the array element m: integer to store the number of rows n: integer to store the number of columns Member functions/methods: Shift(int mm, int nn): parameterized constructor to initialize the data members m=mm and n=nn void input(): enters the elements of the array void cyclic(Shift p): enables the matrix of the object (P) to shift each row upwards in a cyclic manner and store the resultant matrix in the current object void display(): displays the matrix elements Specify the class Shift giving details of the constructor(), void input(), void cyclic(Shift) and void display(). Define the main() function to create an object and call the methods accordingly to enable the task of shifting the array elements. |
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Answer» import java.io.*; class Shift { intmat[][]; int m; int n; public Shift(int mm, int nn){ m = mm; n = nn; m = 5; n = 5; mat = new int[m][n]; } public void input()throws IOException { InputStreamReader input = new InputStreamReader(System.in); BufferedReader br = new BufferedReader(input); for(int i = 0; i < m; i++) for(int j = 0; j < n; j++) { System.out.print("Elements of the matrix: "+i+", "+j+":"); mat[i] [j] = Integer.parseInt(br.readLine()); } } public void cyclic(Shift p) { for(int i = 0; i < m; i++) for(int j = 0; j < n; j++) { if(i == 0) this.mat[m-1][j] = p.mat[i][j]; else this.mat[i-1][j] = p.mat[i][j]; } } public void display() { for(int i = 0; i < m; i++) { for(int j = 0; j < n; j++) System, out .print(mat[i] [j]+" \t"); System.out.println(); } } public static void main(String args[])throws IOException { InputStreamReader input = new InputStreamReader(System.in); BufferedReader br = new BufferedReader(input); System.out.print("M = "); int mm=Integer. parseInt(br.readLine()); System.out.print("N = "); int nn = Integer.parseInt(br.readLine()); Shift obj 1 = new Shift(mm, nn); Shift obj2 = new Shift(mm, nn); obj 1.input(); System.out.println("Original Matrix entered by you :"); obj1.display(); obj2.cyclic(obj1); System.out.println("New Shifted Matrix is :"); obj2.display(); } } |
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A class ConsChange has been defined with the following details:Class name: ConsChange Data members/instance variables: word: stores the word len: stores the length of the word Member functions/methods: ConsChange(): default constructor void readword(): accepts the word in lowercase void shiftcons(): shifts all the consonants of the word at the beginning followed by the vowels (e.g. spoon becomes spnoo) void changeword(): changes the case of all occurring consonants of the shifted word to uppercase, for e.g. (spnoo becomes SPNoo) void show(): displays the original word, shifted word and the changed word Specify the class ConsChange giving the details of the constructor ), void readword ( ), void shiftcons (), void changeword() and void show(). Define the main() function to create an object and call the functions accordingly to enable the task. |
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Answer» import java.io.*; class ConsChange { String word; int len; public ConsChange() { word = new String (); len = word, length (); } public void readword () throws IOException { InputStreamReader isr = new InputStreamReader (System.in); BufferedReader br = new BufferedReader (isr); System.out.println ("Enter the word"): word = br.readLine(); word = word, trim().toLowerCase(); if (word.indexOf (") > 0) word = word.substring (0, word.indexOf (")); len = word, length(); } public void shiftcons() { String cons = new String(); String vowel = new String(); for (int i= 0; i < len; i++) { char ch = word.charAt (i); switch (ch) { case 'a'; case 'e'; case 'i'; case 'o'; case 'u'; vowel+ = ch; break; default: cons + = ch ; } } word = cons + vowel; System.out.println (''Shifted Word+word): changeword(); System.outprintln("Changed Word: "+ word); } public void changeword() { int pos = -1; for (int i = 0; i < len; i++) char ch = word.charAt (i); switch (ch) { case 'a'; case 'e'; case 'o'; case 'u'; break; default: pos = i; } word = word.substring (0, pos + 1). toUpperCase ()+word.substring (pos + 1); } } |
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A class SwapSort has been defined to perform string related operations on a word input. Some of the members of the class are as follows: Class name: SwapSort Data members/instance variables: wrd: to store a word len: integer to store the length of the word swapwrd: to store the swapped word sortwrd: to store the sorted word Member functions/methods: SwapSort(): default constructor to initialize data members with legal initial values void readword(): to accept a word in UPPER CASE void swapchar(): to interchange/swap the first and last characters of the word in ‘wrd’ and stores the new word in ‘swapwrd’ void sortword(): sorts the characters of the original word in alphabetical order and stores it in ‘sortwrd’ void display(): displays the original word, swapped word and the sorted word Specify the class SwapSort, giving the details of the constructor(), void readword(), void swapchar(), void sortword() and void display(). Define the main() function to create an object and call the functions accordingly to enable the task. |
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Answer» import java.io.*; class Product { String name; int code; double amount; Product(String n, int c, double p) { name = n; code = c; amount = p; } void show() { System.out.println("Name is :"+ name); System.out.println("Code is :" + code); System.out.println("Total Sale Amount:" + amount); } } class Sales extends Product { int day; double tax; double totamt; double fine = 0.0; Sales(String n, int c, double p, int d) { super(n, c, p); day = d; } void compute() { if(day < 30){ tax = 12.4 * amount /100; totamt = amount + tax; } if(day > 30) { tax= 12.4 * amount /100; fine = 2.5 * amount /100; totamt = amount + tax + fine; } } void show () { show(); System.out.println("Total amount to be paid::"+ totamt); } } |
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A sequence of Fibonacci strings is generated as follows: S0 = “a”, SF = “b”, Sn = S(n-1) + S(n-2) where ‘+’ denotes concatenation. Thus the sequence is: a, b, ba, bab, babba, babbabab,……. n terms.Design a class FiboString to generate Fibonacci strings. Some of the members of the class are given below: Class name: FiboString Data members/instance variables:x: to store the first string y: to store the second string z: to store the concatenation of the previous two strings n: to store the number of terms Member functions/methods: FiboString(): constructor to assign x=”a”, y=”b” and z=”ba” void accept(): to accept the number of terms ‘n’ void generate(): to generate and print the Fibonacci strings. The sum of (‘+’ ie concatenation) first two strings is the third string. Eg. “a” is first string, “b” is second string then the third will be “ba”, and fourth will be “bab” and so on. Specify the class FiboString, giving details of the constructor(), void accept() and void generate(). Define the main() function to create an object and call the functions accordingly to enable the task. |
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Answer» importjava.util.*; class FiboString { String x,y,z; int n; FiboString() { x="a"; y="b"; z="ba"; } void accept() { Scanner Sc = new Scanner (System.in); System. out.println ("Enter number of terms"); n = Sc.nextInt(); } void generate() { System. out.print(x+","+y); for(int i=0; i<=n-2; i++) { System.out.print(","+z); x=y; y=z; z=y+x; OR z= y.concat(x); } } static void main() { FiboString obj=new FiboString(); obj.accept(); obj.generate(); } } |
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A superclass Stock has been defined to store the details of the stock of a retail store. Define a subclass Purchase to store the details of the items purchased with the new rate and updates the stock. Some of the members of the classes are given below:Class name: Stock Data members/instance variables: item: to store the name of the item qt: to store the quantity of an item in stock rate: to store the unit price of an item amt: to store the net value of the item in stock Member functions: Stock (…): parameterized constructor to assign values to the data members void display(): to display the stock details Class name: Purchase Data members/instance variables: pqty: to store the purchased quantity prate: to store the unit price of the purchased item Member functions/ methods:Purchase(…): parameterized constructor to assign values to the data members of both classes void update (): to update stock by adding the previous quantity by the purchased quantity and replace the rate of the item if there is a difference in the purchase rate. Also, update the current stock value as (quantity * unit price) void display(): to display the stock details before and after updation. Specify the class Stock, giving details of the constructor() and void display(). Using the concept of inheritance, specify the class Purchase, giving details of the constructor(), void update() and void display(). The main function and algorithm need not be written. |
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Answer» class Stock { String item; doubleqty,rate,amt; Stock(String a, double b, double c) { item=a; qty=b; rate=c; amt=qty * rate; } void display() { System.out.println("Name of the item: "+item); System.out.println("Quantity: "+qty); System.out.println("Rate per unit: "+rate); System.out.println("Net value: "+amt); } } class Purchase extends Stock { int pqty; double prate; Purchase(String a, double b, double c, int d, double e) { super(a, b, c); pqty=d; prate=e; } void update() { qty += pqty; if(prate!=rate) rate=prate; amt = qty * rate; } void display() { super.display(); update(); super.display(); } } |
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A superclass Product has been defined to store the details of a product sold by a wholesaler to a retailer. Define a subclass Sales to compute the total amount paid by the retailer with or without fine along with service tax. Some of the members of both classes are given below: Class name: Product Data members/instance variables: name: stores the name of the product code: integer to store the product code amount: stores the total sale amount of the product (in decimals) Member functions/methods: Product (String n, int c, double p): parameterized constructor to assign data members: name = n, code = c and amount = p void show(): displays the details of the data members Class name: Sales Data members/instance variables: day: stores number of days taken to pay the sale amount tax: to store the sen ice tax (in decimals) totamt: to store the total amount (in decimals) Member functions/methods: Sales(….): parameterized constructor to assign values to data members of both the classes void compute(): calculates the service tax @ 12.4% of the actual sale amount calculates the fine @ 2.5% of the actual sale amount only if the amount paid by the retailer to the wholesaler exceeds 30 days calculates the total amount paid by the retailer as (actual sale amount + service tax + fine) void show (): displays the data members of the superclass and the total amount Assume that the superclass Product has been defined. Using the concept of inheritance, specify the class Sales giving the details of the constructor (…), void compute() ) and void show(). The superclass, main function and algorithm need NOT be written. |
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Answer» import java.io.*; class Product { String name; int code; double amount; Product(String n, int c, double p) { name = n; code = c; amount = p; } void show() { System.out.println("Name is :"+ name); System.out.println("Code is :" + code); System.out.println("Total Sale Amount:" + amount); } } class Sales extends Product { int day; double tax; double totamt; double fine = 0.0; Sales(String n, int c, double p, int d) { super(n, c, p); day = d; } void compute() { if(day < 30){ tax = 12.4 * amount /100; totamt = amount + tax; } if(day > 30) { tax= 12.4 * amount /100; fine = 2.5 * amount /100; totamt = amount + tax + fine; } } void show () { show(); System.out.println("Total amount to be paid::"+ totamt); } } |
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A superclass Bank has been defined to store the details of a customer. Define a subclass Account that enables transactions for the customer with the bank. The details of both the classes are given below:Class name: Bank Data members/instance variables: name: stores the name of the customer accno: stores the account number P: stores the principal amount in decimals Member functions/methods: Bank(….): parameterized constructor to assign values to the instance variables void display (): displays the details of the customer Class name: Account Data member/instance variable: amt: stores the transaction amount in decimals Member functions/methods: Account(…): parameterized constructor to assign values to the instance variables of both the classes void deposit(): accepts the amount and updates the principal as p=p+amt void withdraw(): accepts the amount and updates the principal as p=p-amt If the withdrawal amount is more than the principal amount, then display the message “INSUFFICIENT BALANCE”. If the principal amount after withdrawal is less than 500, then a penalty is imposed by using the formula. p=p-(500-p)/10 void display(): displays the details of the customer Assume that the superclass Bank has been defined. Using the concept of Inheritance; specify the class Account giving details of the constructor(…), void deposit(), void withdraw() and void display() The superclass and the main function need not be written. |
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Answer» import java.util.Date public class Account { private int id=0 private double balance = 0 private static double annualRate = 0 private Date dateCreated = new date(); Account () { id = 0; balance = 0.0; AnnuallnterestRate = 0.0; } public Account (int newId, double newBalance) { id = newld; balance = newBalance; } Account (int newId, double newBalance, double new AnnuallnterestRate) { id = newId; Balance = newBalance; AnnualInterestRate = new AnnualInterestRate; } public int get Id() { return id; } public double get Balance() { return balance; } public double get AnnuallnterestRate() { return AnnuallnterestRate; } double get Monthlylnterest Rate() { return AnnualInterestRate/12/100 + bal; } double withdraw (double amount) { return balance - = amount; } public double withdraw (double amt, date current date, date preset) { if (getBalance() < amount) { System.out.println("Amount is larger than current balance"); if (current date.after (preset) { System.out.printing("Amount exceed balance"); return super; withdraw (amount); } |
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A bookshelf is designed to store the books in a stack with LIFO(Last In First Out) operation. Define a class Book with the following specifications:Class name: Book Data members/instance variables: name[]: stores the names of the books point: stores the index of the topmost book max: stores the maximum capacity of the bookshelf Methods/Member functions: Book(int cap): constructor to initialise the data members max = cap and point = -1 void tell(): displays the name of the book which was last entered in the shelf. If there is no book left in the shelf, displays the message “SHELF EMPTY” void add(String v): adds the name of the book to the shelf if possible, otherwise displays the message ‘SHELF FULL” void display(): displays all the names of the books available on the shelf Specify the class Book giving the details of ONLY the functions void tell() and void add(String). Assume that the other functions have been defined. The main function need not be written. |
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Answer» import java.io.*; class Book { String name[]; int point; int max; public Book(int cap) { max=cap; point = -1; name = new String[max]; } public void tell() { if(point == -1) System.out.println("SHELF EMPTY"); else System.out.println("Last entered: "+name[point]); } public void add(String v) { if (point+1 = max) System.out.println("SHELF FULL"); else name [++point] = v; } public void display() { if (point == -1) System. out.println("SHELF EMPTY"); else { for(int i = 0; i <= point; i++) System.out.println(name[i]); } } public static void main(String args[])throws IOException { InputStreamReader input = new InputStreamReader(System.in); BufiferedReader br = new BufferedReader(input); System.out.print("Capacity of the bookshelf: "); int size = Integer.parseInt(br.readLine()); Book obj = new Book(size); loop: while(true) { System.out.println("1. Last Entered"); System.out.println("2. Add New"); System.out.println("3. List All"); System.out.print("Enter your choice: "); int choice = Integer.parseInt(br.readLine()); switch(choice) { case 1: obj.tell(); break; case 2: System.out.print("Book title:"); String title=br.readLine(); obj.add(title); break; case 3: obj.display(); break; default: break loop; } } } } |
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(a) Briefly explain the importance of Marketing. (b) Explain: (i) Bank Draft (ii) Indemnity as a principle of insurance. |
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Answer» (a) Marketing is important for the following reasons: 1. Large scale production : Marketing makes selling possible and thereby facilitates large scale production. This will reduce the cost of production and helps to expand the business. 2. Income generation : Business can generate income to meet its expenses and earn more profits with the help of marketing. The survival and growth of a company depends upon the effectiveness and efficiency of marketing. 3. Higher standard of living : Marketing modernised the living standards of people through the supply of quality products at reasonable prices. It is very helpful in improving the standard of living of people by offering a wide variety of goods and services with freedom of choice. 4. Customer satisfaction : Marketing helps to identify and satisfy the needs and wants of consumers. Modem marketing begins and ends with the customers. 5. Economic development : It makes the economy strong by balancing production with consumption. It also gives a boost to banking, insurance, transportation etc. to keeps the economy moving ahead. t (b) (i) Bank Draft: Bank draft is a type of cheque which is drawn by a bank either on its own branch or on another bank. In order to remit money through a bank draft, a person first obtains the bank draft from the bank. The draft commission is paid in advance by the sender of the bank draft. The payment of an uncrossed bank draft can be collected at the counter of the bank on which it is drawn. (ii) Indemnity : Indemnity means a promise to compensate in case of loss. The insured is entitled to recover from the insurer only the amount of loss actually suffered. The insured will not be allowed to make any profit out of the happening of any loss covered by insurance contract. For example, Aman has insured his house for ? 20,00,000. Due to a fire Aman’s house is destroyed but Aman has been able to salvage household goods worth ₹ 1,00,000. Aman will be compensated up to ₹ 19,00,000. |
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(a) Mention five differences between Advertising and Personal Selling (Salesmanship).(b) Explain any five techniques used in Sales Promotion. |
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Answer» (a) Difference between Advertising and Personal Selling :
(b) There are various techniques of sales promotion which are as follows : 1. Bonus offers : It is the offer of an article free of cost or at nominal price on the purchase of a specified product. It is a practical persuasion to buy that helps to increase immediate sales and to clear accumulate stock. 2. Exchange offer: In this method, customers are offered the facility of exchanging old products with the new one. For example, LG Ltd. offered to customers of washing machine that they could exchange their old washing machine and thereby pay less upto f 5000 on the new one. 3. Coupons : Some organisations issue coupons to prospective buyers through newspapers, direct mail, dealers, package and door-to-door salesman. Coupons are used to introduce new products and to increase sales of established products. 4. Clearance sale : Sales at reduced prices may be organised at important festivals or other occasions. For example, Khadi Gramodyog Bhavan offers special discount on Khadi products. 5. Distribution of free samples : Free samples are distributed to selected people to gain consumer acceptance and to popularise the product. This is the effective technique for sale promotion as consumers can test the product before buying it. |
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