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An important project at AMB consultants is running behind schedule by a month. This has upset their clients and might affect the reputation of the company in the long run. No managerial action like assigning more workers, equipment or giving overtime has been able to solve the problem. What managerial action may now be taken by the company to avoid such a situation from arising in the future A. Revise the schedule, B. Assigning additional workers and equipment to the project, C. Get permission for further overtime work, D. Both B&C. |
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Answer» Correct Answer - a Revise the schedule |
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Government expenditure on Mid-Day Meal scheme running in government (state run) schools is a type of `"……………….……….."` expenditure in government budget |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Revenue | |
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Infocom has diversified itself into several product lines: Telecommunications, Engineering, financial services. Each subsidiary is self-sufficient with their-own administrative functions, propagating the belief that people can assume the reSQPonsibility for the effective implementation of their decisions and should be given autonomy. This has reduced the need for direct supervision by superiors, has promoted flexibility, initiative and faster decision making. The orders of customers are never delayed, as a result of good policy decisions of top management. (a). Identify and explain any two points of importance of the concept being discussed above. (b). Name and briefly explain a suitable framework for the company within which the managerial and operating task are to be performed. |
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Answer» a). Importance of Decentralisation are 1. Develops initiative among subordinate- It helps to promote- self-reliance & confidence among subordinates. 2. Develops managerial talent for the future- Decentralisation gives subordinates a chance to prove their abilities & creates a reservoir of qualified workforce. 3. uick decision making- Since decisions are taken at the points of action. Therefore, no approval of superiors & leads to quick decision making. 4. Relief to top management- Decentralisation diminishes the amount of direct supervision exercised by superior over his subordinates because they are given freedom to act within the limits set by top management & top management can concentrate on important policies. b). Divisional structure- In a divisional structure, the organisation structure comprises of separate business units or divisions. Each division is self-contained as it develops expertise in all functions related to a product line |
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‘The opening up of the Indian Economy has led to a rapid increase in Foreign Direct Investments and Foreign Exchange Reserves of the country’. Defend or refute the given statement. |
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Answer» The given statement is true to its character. The foreign investments, both Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and Foreign Institutional Investment (FII), have increased from about US $ 100 million in 1990-91 to US $ 74 billion recently. This has changed the status of India from a begging bowl in 1990s to a self dependent economy in the present ages. Due to the opening up of the Indian Economy, she has become one of the largest foreign exchange reserve holders in the world. India been able to register an increase in the foreign exchange reserves from about US $ 6 billion in 1990-91 to about US $ 321 billion in 2014-15. |
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‘In spite of the increase in public health expenditure Indian Health System is an ailing system in itself’. Defend the statement citing any three major problems of Health sector in India. |
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Answer» The health system in India has undoubtedly improved over the years but the pace of improvement has been unreasonably slow and truly we carry an unhealthy health system. Following may be the most important concerns ailing Indian health system: Low Public Expenditure – In India the health ependiture as a percentage of GDP is abysmally low as compared to some of the major developing countries. It stood at around 4.7% of the total GDP in the year 2014-15. Urban Rural Divide - People living in rural India do not have sufficient medical infrastructure. Nearly 70 % of the population lives in rural areas which have only 20 % of the total hospitals of the country Women and child health issues - More than 50 per cent of married women in the age group of 15–49 years have iron deficiency, which has contributed to maternal deaths. Infant Mortality Rate per 1,000 live births in India is 34. Malnutrition and inadeuate supply of vaccines lead to the death of millions of children every year. |
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Value of Money Multiplier `"………………"`(increases/decreases/remains unchanged) with an increase in Cash Reserve Ratio. (Fill in the blanks with correct alternative) |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Decreases | |
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Which of the following compoundswould undergo cannizzaro reaction: Benzaldehyde, Cyclohexanone, 2- Methylpentanal. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Benzaldehyde | |
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Calculate the number of lone pairs on central atom in the following molecule and predict the geometry. `XeF_(4)` |
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Answer» Lone pair : 2 Geometry : Square planar |
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The experimentally determined molar mass for what type ofsubstances is always lower than the true value when water is used as solvent. Explain. Give one example of such a substance and one example of a substance which does not show a large variation from the true value. |
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Answer» When there is dissociation of solute into, in dilute solutions (ignoring interionic attractions) the number of particles increases. As the value of colligative properties depends on the number of particles of the solute, the experimentally observed value of colligative property will be higher than the true value, therefore the experimentally determined (observed) molar mass is always lower then the true value. for KCl (electrolyte) the experimentally determined molar mass is always lower than the true value when water is used as solvent. Glucose (non-electrolyte) does not show a large variation from the true value. |
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The rate of a reaction depends upon the temperature and is quantitatively expressed as `k=Ae^((-Ea)/(RT)` i) If a graph is plotted between log k and 1/T, write the expression for the slope of the reaction? ii) If at under different conditions `E_(a1)andE_(a2)` are the activation energy of two reactions. If `E_(a1) = 40 J// "mol and" E_(a2) = 80 J//" mol"`. Which of the two has a larger value of the rate constant? |
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Answer» (i) `"Slope"=-(E_(a))/(2.303R)` (ii) `k_(1)ltk_(2)` |
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A read storage battery is the most impotant type of secondary cell having a lead anode and a grid of lead packed with `PbO_(2)` as cathode. A `38%` solution of sulphuric acid is used as electrolyte. (Density=1.294 g `mL^(-1))` battery holds 3.5 L of the acid. During the discharge of the battery, the density of `H_(2)SO_(4)` falls to 1.139 g `mL^(-1).(20%H_(2)SO_(4)` by mass) How much electricity in terms of Faraday is required to carry out the reduction of one mole of `PbO_(2)` ? |
| Answer» Correct Answer - 2 F | |
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A read storage battery is the most impotant type of secondary cell having a lead anode and a grid of lead packed with `PbO_(2)` as cathode. A `38%` solution of sulphuric acid is used as electrolyte. (Density=1.294 g `mL^(-1))` battery holds 3.5 L of the acid. During the discharge of the battery, the density of `H_(2)SO_(4)` falls to 1.139 g `mL^(-1).(20%H_(2)SO_(4)` by mass) Write the reaction taking place at the cathode when the battery is in use. |
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Answer» At anode : `O_(2)(g)` At cathode : `H_(2)(g)` |
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Your school has decided to add a few books to the library. The school wants to encourage reading habit amongst students. As the Librarian of the Venkateshwar International school place an order with Pearl Publishers for books for all age levels. Give all necessary details. (120-150 words) |
| Answer» Format :1 mark (1. sender’s address, 2. date, 3. receiver’s address, 4. subject heading, 5.salutation, 6. complimentary close) Content :3 marks Expression :2 marks (Grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spellings [1] Coherence and relevance of ideas and style [1])Suggested value points: (FORMAL LETTER- PLACING AN ORDER)Placing an order to Pearl Publishers order detail with approval of quotation- Mentioning the books needed for all age levels Mentioning the quantity Delivery date mode of payment (any other relevant point) (Originality of ideas to be given due credit.) | |
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(a) Study the table given below and identify (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) `{:("Amino acid","Phe","Val"),("DNA Code in Gene","AAA","CAC"),("Codon in mRNA",(i),(ii)),("Anticodon in tRNA",(iii),(iv)):}` (b) A polypeptide consists of 14 different amino acids. (i) How many base pairs must be there in the processed mRNA that codes for this polypeptide? (ii) How many different types of tRNA are needed for the synthesis of this polypeptide ? |
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Answer» (A) `|{:("Amino acid","Phe","Val"),("DNA Code in Gene","AAA","CAC"),("Codon in mRNA","i) UUU","ii) GUG"),("Anticodon in tRNA","iii) AAA","iv) CAC"):}|` (b) (i) A polypeptide containing 14 different amino acid `= 14xx3=42` base pairs. (ii) 14 different types of RNA are needed for the synthesis of polypeptide. |
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How did the mistakes committed by the prison authorities help Evans in escaping from the prison? |
| Answer» Despite knowing the fact that Evans was always breaking out of jail, the prison authorities still made many mistakes. The following were the mistakes committed by them: The validity of the German tutor not checked. Evans allowed to sit for an exam knowing he wasn’t academically inclined and not checking whether he had learnt any German at all. Letting Evans see the name of the invigilator on the form. Not taking more precautions in verifying the invigilator’s identity despite knowing Evans knew his name. Letting Evans wear the cap for good luck. Allowing McLeery to take the rubber tube inside. Not going into the cell despite seeing that Evans was just sitting there not writing at all.Not verifying the Governor’s phone call. Despite seeing that McLeery looked slimmer while going out, not checking him. Appointing Stephens, a new guard, to guard Evans. Allowing Stephens to move out of the cell when Evans protested. Letting Evans know that the cell was bugged. Letting the Examination Board phone call go through without verifying its authenticity. Letting Evans put on a blanket over his shoulders Believing Evans had left the correction paper behind by mistake and believing the information in it. Calling for the police, not the ambulance. Letting Evans escape a second time in a van without verifying the guards Everyone just accepting Stephens’ belief that the man in the cell was McLeery as he was bleeding and did not check his wounds. Getting fooled by Evans pretending to be McLeery although everyone knew Evans was a good mimic. | |
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For the reaction A + B ` to` products, the following initial rates were obtained at various given initial concentration `{:("S.No.",,"[A]mol/L",,"[B] mol/L",,"Initial rate M/s"),(1.,," "0.1,," "0.1,," "0.05),(2.,," "0.2,," "0.1,," "0.10),(3.,," 0.1",," 0.2",," 0.05"):}` Determine the half-life period. |
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Answer» `"rate" = k [A]^(x)[B]^(y)` ` 0.05 = k[0.1]^(x)[0.1]^(y) `......(i) ` 0.10 = k[0.2]^(x)[0.1]^(y)` .......(ii) ` 0.05 = k[0.1]^(x) [0.2]^(y)`......(iii) `(ii) div (i)` ` (0.10)/(0.05) = (2)^(x)` ` = x = 1` ` (iii) div (i) ` ` (0.05)/(0.05) = (2)^(y)` ` y = 0` `"rate" = k[A]^(1)[B]^(0)` It is a first order reaction. `k = ("rate")/([A]) = 0.5 s^(-1)` ` t _(½) = (0.693)/k = (0.693)/(0.5)` ` t _(½) = 1.386 s ` Or ` t _(½) = (0.693)/k ` ` k_(2) = (0.693)/(25) " " 350 K` ` k_(1) = (0.693)/(50) " " 300 K ` ` k_(2)/k_(1) = 2 ` `log. k_(2)/k_(1) = E_(a)/(2.303 R) [1/T_(1)-1/T_(2)]` ` log 2 = E_(a)/(2.303 x 8.314) [(350-300)/(350 x 300)]` ` Ea = 12.104" kJ"//mol`. |
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Answer the following questions : (i) Which of the following electrolytes is most effective for the coagulation of `AgI//Ag^(+)` sol ? a. ` MgCl_(2), K_(2)SO_(4), K_(4)[Fe(CN)_(6)]` (b) What happens when a freshly precipitated ` Fe(OH)_(3)` is shaken with a little amount of dilute solution of `FeCl_(3)`. (c) Out of sulphur sol and proteins, which one forms macromolecular colloids ? |
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Answer» (a) ` K_(4) [ Fe(CN)_(6)]` (b) ` Fe(OH)_(3)` is converted into colloidal state by preferential adsorption of `Fe^(3+)` ions. (c) Proteins |
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Certain phenotypes in human population are SQPread over a gradient and reflect the contribution of more than two genes. Mention the term used for the type of inheritance? Describe it with the help of an example in human population. |
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Answer» Polygenic inheritance • If we assume skin colour is controlled by three genes A, B, C • Dominant forms (A,B,C) are reSQPonsible for dark skin colour and recessive form (a, b, c) for light skin colour • The genotype with all dominant alleles (AABBCC) will be darkest skin colour and with recessive alleles will be light test skin colour (aabbcc) • The genotypes (AaBbCc) will be of intermediate skin colour i.e. with three dominant alleles and three recessive alleles |
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Observe the diagram of the catalytic converter and answer the questions which follow: (a) Name any two metals used as catalyst in the catalytic converter. (b) Name the gases that are released after passing the exhaust hydrocarbons through the catalytic converter. (c) Name the other poisonous gas which is missing (?) in the exhaust pollutant of an automobile in the above diagram? |
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Answer» Platinum-pallidium Rhodium `CO_(2), H_(2)O` and `CO` [any 2] Nitric oxide |
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Answer any five of the following questions in 30 to 40 words each. a. Why did Hari Singh think that Anil’s job was queer? b. Bholi was a neglected child. Explain. c. Why did Mr.Keesing call Anne ‘an incorrigible chatterbox’? d. Nelson Mandela speaks of ‘Twin Obligations’. Elucidate e. Why did Belinda tickle the dragon? f. How is bread an important part of life in Goa? |
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Answer» a) Anil contributed to magazines, wrote for a living, didn’t earn much, difficult for Hari Singh to understand his profession b) No new clothes for Bholi, old dresses passed on to her, nobody cared for or mended her clothes, parents sent her to school as they thought there was a little chance of her getting married. c) Anne was very talkative, didn’t stop despite being punished, wrote an essay as a punishment, justified her over-talkative nature. d) One towards the society, one towards the family e) Custard, the Dragon was very scared, cried for a safe cage, all laughed, it was a coward. f) Needed for all sorts of functions, like marriages, birthdays, part of traditional cuisine, mothers prepare delicacies. |
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Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow. “He should be lurking in shadow, Sliding through long grass Near the water hole Where plump deer pass.” a. The poem, “A Tiger in the Zoo” is written by (i) Leslie Norris (ii) William Blake (iii) Peter Niblett(iv) Robert Frost b. The tiger should be lurking in the shadow (i) for his prey (ii) for taking rest (iii) for leisure (iv) for scaring others c. The deer frequents the water hole to ________________________ d. The phrase ‘lurking in the shadow’ here means ________________ |
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Answer» a) (i) Leslie Norris b) (i) for his prey c) for drinking water d) stay hidden, not coming to the forefront |
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Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow. “I agreed that it was pretty disrespectful treatment. We did, however, search the house. Since it was only one storey high, Bill went round it, peering in at all the windows. We examined the barn and stable.” a. Who does ‘I’ refer to- (i) Sinclair Lewis (ii) Carol Lewis (iii) Oliver Lutkins(iv) Leslie Norris b. What was Bill’s profession? (i) Lawyer (ii) hack driver (iii) guide (iv) drama artist c. The disrespectful treatment faced by the speaker was ________ d. The phrase ‘peering in at all windows’ here means _____________ |
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Answer» a) (i) Sinclair Lewis b) (ii) hack driver c) Oliver’s mother had shouted at them, threatened them with an iron from the stove, laughed at them, driven them away . d) looking inside, trying to find something |
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Wellness Co. Ltd. has issued 20,000, 9% Debentures of ₹ 100 each at a premium of 10% on `1^(st)` April, 2018 redeemable as follows: `31^(st)` March, 2021 – 10,000 debentures `31^(st)` March, 2022 – 4,000 debentures ` 31^(st)` March, 2023 – balance debentures. It transferred to Debentures Redemption Reserve the required amount as applicable rules of the Companies Act and Rules, 2014 on due date. How much amount will be transferred to General Reserve on 31st March, 2021 .A. ₹ 1,00,000B. ₹ 2,50,000C. ₹ 5,00,000D. ₹ 20,00,000 |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
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At what rate is interest payable on the amount remaining unpaid to the executor of deceased partner, in absence of any agreement among partners, when (s)he opts for interest and not share of profitA. `12%` p.aB. `8%` p.a.C. `6%` p.aD. `7.5%` p.a |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A::C | |
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Under `"………………………"`type of unemployment, marginal product gained by employing one additional unit of labour is zero. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Disguised | |
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Agriculture marketing does not comprise of `"……………..…"` (a) Transportation of the produce to the market place for sale. (b) Grading of the produce according to the quality. (c) Storage of the produce for sale in future. (d) Credit taken to meet expenditure on agriculture. |
| Answer» Credit taken to meet agriculture expenditure . | |
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When the gene product is required in large amounts, the transformed bacteria with the plasmid inside the bacteria are cultured on a large scale in an industrial fermenter which then synthesizes the desired protein. This product is extracted from the fermenter for commercial use. (a) Why is the used medium drained out from one side while fresh medium is added from the other ? Explain. (b) List any four optimum conditions for achieving the desired product in a bioreactor. |
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Answer» (a) To maintain the cells in their physiologically most active log/exponential phase. (b) Temperature, pH, substrate, salts, vitamins, oxygen (Any 4) |
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With reference to the above schematic representation of (a) SQPermatogenesis and (b) Oogenesis answer the following questions: (a) About 300 million SQPermatozoa may be present in a human male ejaculation at one time. Calculate how many SQPermatocytes will be involved to produce 300 SQPermatozoa. (b) How many chromatids are found during Oogenesis in (i) Primary oocyte and (ii) First polar body in a human female? |
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Answer» (a) Each primary SQPermatocyte will undergo meiosis-I and meiosis-2 which will result in 4 SQPermatozoa `300` million`//4=75` million (b) Since replication has occurred by this stage `46xx2=92` chromatids Meiosis `-I` is completed by this time `92//2=46` chromatids - |
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The government has urged the people of India to realize the dream of ‘Clean India’. Write an article describing the measures that people can take for a cleaner and greener India. You are Anju/Amit Kumar (100-150 words) |
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Answer» [Note: No marks to be awarded if only the format is given. Credit should be given to the candidate’s creativity in presentation of the ideas, appropriate use of language and skills of reasoning.]Article WritingWord limit: 100-150 words Format – 1 mark (Heading & Writer’s Name) Content – 4 marks Expression – 3 marks (grammatical accuracy, appropriate words, spellings, coherence & relevance of ideas and style) Suggested Value Points – Mention the objective of a Clean India campaign by Indian Government Use of social messaging, education, communication to make the public aware, increasing the green cover, effective waste management, segregation of waste, adopting healthy clean habits, access to clean toilets (Due credit for creative answers backed by logical arguments to be given) |
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1. Academics has always been an essential part of human development. It prepares us to survive in the outside world and establish an identity of our own. But, is an individual’s development restricted to merely academics? In India, from an early age, we have been taught that education is limited to the boundaries of academics only, the idea of getting out into the field, for gaining practical experience, is always considered a hoax. This has hindered students’ development. But, the truth is that education represents a considerably broader field than we know of it. Our teaching, from the basics, has been focused on getting good grades and job offers, rather than being creative and unique. 2. In the 21stcentury, the pure academic type of education is slowly paving way for a whole new type. The paradigm shift in the whole education system is evident. People have now come to understand that education is a 360 degree activity that should focus on students’ overall development, rather than restricting him/her to the classroom. 3. Co-curricular activities that take place outside the classroom but reinforce or supplement classroom curriculum, in some way, have become a point of focus today. These activities help in the growth of the child, in more than one way. Participating in such activities helps youngsters grow mentally, socially and individually. Intellectual development of a student is developed in the classroom, but for the aesthetic development such as team- building, character- building, and physical growth, students must step out into the outside world. For instance, if a student is a part of school football team, he/ she will learn team- work and coordination, in a practical manner, which cannot be taught in the class. 4. Similarly, in colleges and institutions, there is a need for practical exposure so that the students can experience the actual working of an industry. For example, taking a student to a manufacturing firm will give him/ her the real insight and better learning of the industry. Catering to this change, most professional colleges including B- schools, have started providing practical exposure to students through regular guest lectures, industrial visits, conferences, seminars, cultural festivals, and so on. With industry visits, students are able to better identify their prospective areas of work in the overall organizational function. Moreover, they help enhance interpersonal skills and communication techniques. In addition, guest lectures are equally important for all – round development of students. It is a great way for students to gain maximum exposure, as guest speakers talk about their real- life experiences and not what is there in the text books. 5. Through such events, students are made to participate and coordinate different events wherein, they get to know how exactly things are managed. Classroom teaching provides the foundation, and co-curricular or extra- curricular activities provide practical exposure and opportunities to implement what students learn in the classroom. This helps in developing the overall personality of the students, inculcating various soft – skills in them, which otherwise are difficult to teach. Clearly, life beyond academics creates creative and empowered professionals. (507 Words) Classroom teaching providesA. practical exposureB. opportunities to implement what is learnt in classroomC. chance to soft skillsD. the foundation. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - the foundation. | |
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1. Academics has always been an essential part of human development. It prepares us to survive in the outside world and establish an identity of our own. But, is an individual’s development restricted to merely academics? In India, from an early age, we have been taught that education is limited to the boundaries of academics only, the idea of getting out into the field, for gaining practical experience, is always considered a hoax. This has hindered students’ development. But, the truth is that education represents a considerably broader field than we know of it. Our teaching, from the basics, has been focused on getting good grades and job offers, rather than being creative and unique. 2. In the 21stcentury, the pure academic type of education is slowly paving way for a whole new type. The paradigm shift in the whole education system is evident. People have now come to understand that education is a 360 degree activity that should focus on students’ overall development, rather than restricting him/her to the classroom. 3. Co-curricular activities that take place outside the classroom but reinforce or supplement classroom curriculum, in some way, have become a point of focus today. These activities help in the growth of the child, in more than one way. Participating in such activities helps youngsters grow mentally, socially and individually. Intellectual development of a student is developed in the classroom, but for the aesthetic development such as team- building, character- building, and physical growth, students must step out into the outside world. For instance, if a student is a part of school football team, he/ she will learn team- work and coordination, in a practical manner, which cannot be taught in the class. 4. Similarly, in colleges and institutions, there is a need for practical exposure so that the students can experience the actual working of an industry. For example, taking a student to a manufacturing firm will give him/ her the real insight and better learning of the industry. Catering to this change, most professional colleges including B- schools, have started providing practical exposure to students through regular guest lectures, industrial visits, conferences, seminars, cultural festivals, and so on. With industry visits, students are able to better identify their prospective areas of work in the overall organizational function. Moreover, they help enhance interpersonal skills and communication techniques. In addition, guest lectures are equally important for all – round development of students. It is a great way for students to gain maximum exposure, as guest speakers talk about their real- life experiences and not what is there in the text books. 5. Through such events, students are made to participate and coordinate different events wherein, they get to know how exactly things are managed. Classroom teaching provides the foundation, and co-curricular or extra- curricular activities provide practical exposure and opportunities to implement what students learn in the classroom. This helps in developing the overall personality of the students, inculcating various soft – skills in them, which otherwise are difficult to teach. Clearly, life beyond academics creates creative and empowered professionals. (507 Words) Guest speakers talk aboutA. all round developmentB. their real life experiences.C. what is in text books.D. gaining exposure. |
| Answer» their real life experiences. | |
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1. Academics has always been an essential part of human development. It prepares us to survive in the outside world and establish an identity of our own. But, is an individual’s development restricted to merely academics? In India, from an early age, we have been taught that education is limited to the boundaries of academics only, the idea of getting out into the field, for gaining practical experience, is always considered a hoax. This has hindered students’ development. But, the truth is that education represents a considerably broader field than we know of it. Our teaching, from the basics, has been focused on getting good grades and job offers, rather than being creative and unique. 2. In the 21stcentury, the pure academic type of education is slowly paving way for a whole new type. The paradigm shift in the whole education system is evident. People have now come to understand that education is a 360 degree activity that should focus on students’ overall development, rather than restricting him/her to the classroom. 3. Co-curricular activities that take place outside the classroom but reinforce or supplement classroom curriculum, in some way, have become a point of focus today. These activities help in the growth of the child, in more than one way. Participating in such activities helps youngsters grow mentally, socially and individually. Intellectual development of a student is developed in the classroom, but for the aesthetic development such as team- building, character- building, and physical growth, students must step out into the outside world. For instance, if a student is a part of school football team, he/ she will learn team- work and coordination, in a practical manner, which cannot be taught in the class. 4. Similarly, in colleges and institutions, there is a need for practical exposure so that the students can experience the actual working of an industry. For example, taking a student to a manufacturing firm will give him/ her the real insight and better learning of the industry. Catering to this change, most professional colleges including B- schools, have started providing practical exposure to students through regular guest lectures, industrial visits, conferences, seminars, cultural festivals, and so on. With industry visits, students are able to better identify their prospective areas of work in the overall organizational function. Moreover, they help enhance interpersonal skills and communication techniques. In addition, guest lectures are equally important for all – round development of students. It is a great way for students to gain maximum exposure, as guest speakers talk about their real- life experiences and not what is there in the text books. 5. Through such events, students are made to participate and coordinate different events wherein, they get to know how exactly things are managed. Classroom teaching provides the foundation, and co-curricular or extra- curricular activities provide practical exposure and opportunities to implement what students learn in the classroom. This helps in developing the overall personality of the students, inculcating various soft – skills in them, which otherwise are difficult to teach. Clearly, life beyond academics creates creative and empowered professionals. (507 Words) Co-Curricular activities that take place outside the classroom do not help inA. teamwork and co-ordination.B. mental and social growthC. their real life experiences.D. what is in text books. |
| Answer» ilntellectural development | |
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Complete the following story- (150-200 words) Once there was an old man. He had four sons. They always quarreled with one another. One fine day…………………………… |
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Answer» Story Writing Word limit : 150-200 words Format– 1 mark (Title) Content – 4 marks (The story must start with the cue given in the question. There must be clarity of plot, logical sequence of events, well defined characters and an apt conclusion) Expression – 5 marks (creativity, grammatical accuracy, appropriate words, spellings, coherence & relevance, originality of ideas and style) |
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1. Academics has always been an essential part of human development. It prepares us to survive in the outside world and establish an identity of our own. But, is an individual’s development restricted to merely academics? In India, from an early age, we have been taught that education is limited to the boundaries of academics only, the idea of getting out into the field, for gaining practical experience, is always considered a hoax. This has hindered students’ development. But, the truth is that education represents a considerably broader field than we know of it. Our teaching, from the basics, has been focused on getting good grades and job offers, rather than being creative and unique. 2. In the 21stcentury, the pure academic type of education is slowly paving way for a whole new type. The paradigm shift in the whole education system is evident. People have now come to understand that education is a 360 degree activity that should focus on students’ overall development, rather than restricting him/her to the classroom. 3. Co-curricular activities that take place outside the classroom but reinforce or supplement classroom curriculum, in some way, have become a point of focus today. These activities help in the growth of the child, in more than one way. Participating in such activities helps youngsters grow mentally, socially and individually. Intellectual development of a student is developed in the classroom, but for the aesthetic development such as team- building, character- building, and physical growth, students must step out into the outside world. For instance, if a student is a part of school football team, he/ she will learn team- work and coordination, in a practical manner, which cannot be taught in the class. 4. Similarly, in colleges and institutions, there is a need for practical exposure so that the students can experience the actual working of an industry. For example, taking a student to a manufacturing firm will give him/ her the real insight and better learning of the industry. Catering to this change, most professional colleges including B- schools, have started providing practical exposure to students through regular guest lectures, industrial visits, conferences, seminars, cultural festivals, and so on. With industry visits, students are able to better identify their prospective areas of work in the overall organizational function. Moreover, they help enhance interpersonal skills and communication techniques. In addition, guest lectures are equally important for all – round development of students. It is a great way for students to gain maximum exposure, as guest speakers talk about their real- life experiences and not what is there in the text books. 5. Through such events, students are made to participate and coordinate different events wherein, they get to know how exactly things are managed. Classroom teaching provides the foundation, and co-curricular or extra- curricular activities provide practical exposure and opportunities to implement what students learn in the classroom. This helps in developing the overall personality of the students, inculcating various soft – skills in them, which otherwise are difficult to teach. Clearly, life beyond academics creates creative and empowered professionals. (507 Words) The shift in the education system meansA. to restrict to classroom activites.B. to focus on academic development.C. to ingore 360 degree activity.D. to focus on academic development. |
| Answer» to focus on overall development | |
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The heat produced by 100W heater in 2 minutes is equal toA. 10.5kJB. 16.3kJC. 12.0kJD. 14.2kJ |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A::B::C | |
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If the ammeter in the given circuit shown in the diagram reads 2A, the resistance R is A. `1Omega`B. `2Omega`C. `3Omega`D. `4Omega` |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
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Name the SQPecies formed when an aqueous solution of amino acid is dissolved in water? |
| Answer» Zwitterion/dipolar ion | |
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Name the unit formed by the attachment of a base to 1 position of sugar in a nucleoside. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Nucleotide | |
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The incorrect statement about LDP is:A. It is obtained through the free radical addition of ethene.B. It consists of linear molecules.C. It is obtained by the H-atom abstraction.D. Peroxide is used as an initiator. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
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The most important cause of biodiversity loss isA. Over exploitation of economic SQPeciesB. Habitat loss and fragmentationC. Invasive SQPeciesD. Breakdown of plant-pollinator relationships |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B Habitat loss and fragmentation |
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(a) If a patient is advised anti-retroviral drug, name the possible infection he/she is likely to be suffering from. Name the causative organism. (b) How do vaccines prevent subsequent microbial infection by the same pathogen? (c) How does a cancerous cell differ from a normal cell? (d) Many microbial pathogens enter the gut of humans along with food. Name the physiological barrier that protects the body from such pathogens. |
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Answer» (a) AIDS caused by the Human Immuno deficiency Virus (b) Vaccines prevent microbial infections by initiating production of antibodies against these antigens to neutralise the pathogenic agents during later actual infection. (1/2) The vaccines also generate memory – B and T-cells that recognize the pathogen quickly on subsequent exposure. (1/2) (c) Normal cells show a property called contact inhibition by virtue of which contact with other cells inhibits their uncontrolled growth. Cancer cells appear to have lost this property.(1) These cells grow very rapidly, invading and damaging the surrounding normal tissues. Cells sloughed from such tumors reach distant sites through blood, and wherever they get lodged in the body, they start a new tumor there. This property called metastasis. (1) |
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Average Propensity to Consume can never be`" …………………………"`A. positiveB. zerpC. more than oneD. less than one |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B Zero |
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Name any two quantitative tools to control credit creation in an economy. |
| Answer» (i) CRR , (ii) SLR , (iii) Bank Rate , (iv) Reverse repo rate `" "` (any two) | |
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Solar energy can be converted into electricity with the help of` "……….………"` (Photovoltaic cell/Lithium cells). |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Photovoltaic cell | |
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Define the following terms (a) Outsourcing `" "` (b) Quota |
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Answer» Correct Answer - a Import Substitution : The policy aimed at replacing or substituting imports with domestic production by protecting the domestic industries from foreign competition is known as Import Substitution. b) Quota : Quantitative restrictions on imports for the protection of the domestic firms from foreign competition. Under this quantity of goods which can be imported is specified by the state. |
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Androgens are synthesized byA. Setoli CellsB. Leydig cellsC. Seminal vesiclesD. Bulbourethral gland |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B Leydig cells |
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(a) What is mutation breeding? Give an example of a crop and disease to which resistance was induced by this method. (b) Differentiate between pisci-culture and aquaculture. |
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Answer» (a) Inducing mutation artificially using chemicals /radiations /and selecting plants with desirable characters Mung Bean Yellow mosaic virus (b) `|{:("AQUACULTURE","PISCICULTURE"),(1." It involves production and culturing of all","Production and culturing of fishes is called"),("types of aquatic organisms in water bodies.","pisciculture."):}|` |
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What is the meaning of motivation State the features of motivation as an element of Directing. |
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Answer» Motivation- Motivation means incitement or inducement to act or move. It means the process of making subordinates to act in a desired manner to achieve certain organisational goals. Features of motivation- 1. It is an internal feeling. 2. It produces goal directed behavior. 3. It can be either positive or negative. 4. It is a complex process. |
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What is the meaning of Directing State any four points of importance of Directing as a function of management. |
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Answer» Directing refers to the process of instructing, guiding, counselling, motivating and leading people in the organisation to achieve its objectives. The points of importance of directing are any four:- (i) Directing helps to initiate action by people in the organisation towards attainment of desired objectives. (ii) Directing integrates employees’ efforts in the organisation in such a way that every individual effort contributes to the organisational performance. Thus, it ensures that the individuals work for organisational goals. (iii) Directing guides employees to fully realise their potential and capabilities by motivating and providing effective leadership (iv) Directing facilitates introduction of needed changes in the organisation. (v) Effective directing helps to bring stability and balance in the organisation since it fosters cooperation and commitment among the people and helps to achieve balance among various groups, activities and the departments. |
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Enumerate the three economic objectives of management. |
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Answer» Following are the economic objectives of management 1) Survival 2) Profit 3) Growth. |
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