Q1:
Business Studies
Principles of Management
Easy
The objective of ________ is to find out one best way of doing the job.
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Q2:
Business Studies
Business Finance
Easy
The Financing Decision is:
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Q3:
Business Studies
Organising
Medium
"An informal organisation is an aggregate of interpersonal relationships without any conscious purpose but which may contribute to joint results", has been defined by:
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Q4:
Business Studies
Staffing
Easy
"Off the job training methods" do not include:
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Q5:
Business Studies
Financial Markets
Medium
The following was not the objective of setting up the Bombay Stock Exchange:
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Q6:
Business Studies
Consumer Protection
Easy
Identify, the relief available to a consumer: 'Where District or State or National Commission is satisfied about defect in goods, or deficiency in services or any unfair trade practice or claim for compensation under product liability, issues an order':
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Q7:
Business Studies
Staffing
Medium
Identify the correct sequence of steps involved in the selection process:
A. Selection tests
B. Medical examination
C. Reference and background checks
D. Employment interview
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Q8:
Business Studies
Business Environment
Medium
Match the LIST-I with LIST-II
| LIST-I (Features of Business Environment) | LIST-II (Description) |
|---|---|
| A. Totality of external forces | I. Shifts in consumer preferences or entry of new competition in the market |
| B. Complexity | II. It consists of numerous interrelated and dynamic conditions or forces which arise from different sources. |
| C. Uncertainty | III. It is the sum total of all things external to business firms and, as such, is aggregative in nature. |
| D. Dynamic nature | IV. Difficult to predict when environmental changes are taking place too frequently |
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Q9:
Business Studies
Financial Markets
Medium
The following is not a Development function of SEBI:
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Q10:
Business Studies
Controlling
Easy
Identify the correct sequence of Controlling Process:
A. Measurement of actual performance
B. Analyzing deviations
C. Taking corrective action
D. Setting performance standards
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Q11:
Business Studies
Organising
Medium
Match the LIST-I with LIST-II
| LIST-I (Type of organisation/ structure) | LIST-II (Advantages) |
|---|---|
| A. Divisional Structure | I. It establishes independent channels of communication |
| B. Formal organization | II. It makes training of employees easier |
| C. Informal organization | III. It promotes flexibility and initiative |
| D. Functional structure | IV. It is designed by the top management |
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Q12:
Business Studies
Staffing
Medium
Match the LIST-I with LIST-II
| LIST-I (Types of Selection Tests) | LIST-II (Explanation) |
|---|---|
| A. Intelligence Test | I. Indicator of a person's learning ability |
| B. Aptitude Test | II. Indicator of the existing skills of the individual |
| C. Trade Test | III. Indicator of a person's pattern of involvement |
| D. Interest Test | IV. Indicator of a person's potential for learning new skills |
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Q13:
Business Studies
Planning
Easy
Single use plans are:
A. Budgets
B. Programmes
C. Procedures
D. Projects
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Q14:
Business Studies
Planning
Easy
Identify the correct sequence of the Planning Process:
A. Developing premises
B. Selecting an alternative
C. Implementing the plan
D. Setting objectives
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Q15:
Business Studies
Nature & Significance
Easy
Identify the incorrect statement related to characteristics of a "Profession":
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Q16:
Business Studies
Financial Markets
Easy
The methods of floatation of new issues in primary market doesn't include:
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Q17:
Business Studies
Business Finance
Medium
Identify the current asset which has the least liquidity:
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Q18:
Business Studies
Staffing
Medium
The benefit of training and development from organisation's point of view doesn't include:
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Q19:
Business Studies
Marketing
Easy
The objections to advertising are:
A. Adds to cost
B. Encourages sale of inferior products
C. Confuses the buyers
D. Spoils product image
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Q20:
Business Studies
Consumer Protection
Easy
Subhash filed a case with National Commission, and he is not satisfied by the order of National Commission. He can appeal against such order to:
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Q21:
Business Studies
Staffing
Easy
Identify the correct sequence of Staffing Process
A. Selection
B. Performance appraisal
C. Estimating the manpower requirements
D. Recruitment
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Q22:
Business Studies
Business Finance
Medium
Identify the correct decision that is affected by the following factors
-Seasonal factors
-Availability of raw material
-Scale of operations
-Inflation
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Q23:
Business Studies
Business Environment
Medium
The major elements of the Political Environment are:
A. Dominant ideologies and values of major political parties
B. The level of political morality
C. The degree of politeness of business and economic issues
D. Political ideology and practices of the ruling party
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Q24:
Business Studies
Financial Markets
Easy
"The stock exchange can play a vital role in ensuring wider share ownership by taking effective steps in educating the public about the investments."
Identify the function of stock exchange reflected above:
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Q25:
Business Studies
Controlling
Easy
The following is not an importance of controlling:
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Q26:
Business Studies
Principles of Management
Easy
Match the LIST-I with LIST-II
| LIST-I (Techniques of Scientific management) | LIST-II (Explanation) |
|---|---|
| A. Time Study | I. It seeks to determine the amount and frequency of rest intervals in completing a task. |
| B. Fatigue study | II. Unnecessary movements are sought to be eliminated so that it takes less time to complete the job efficiently |
| C. Motion Study | III. Deciding the sequence of operations, place for men, machines and raw materials etc. |
| D. Method Study | IV. It determines the standard time taken to perform a well-defined job. |
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Q27:
Business Studies
Business Finance
Medium
The requirement of Fixed Capital isn't affected by:
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Q28:
Business Studies
Principles of Management
Easy
Match the LIST-I with LIST-II
| LIST-I (Principles of Management) | LIST-II (Description) |
|---|---|
| A. Unity of Command | I. All the units of an organisation should be moving towards the same objectives |
| B. Equity | II. Good sense and experience are needed to ensure fairness to all employees |
| C. Esprit De Corps | III. Management should promote a team spirit of unity and harmony among employees |
| D. Unity of Direction | IV. There should be one and only one boss for every individual employee |
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Q29:
Business Studies
Organising
Easy
Find the correct sequence of organizing process:
A. Departmentalization
B. Identification and division of work
C. Assignment of duties
D. Establishing authority and reporting relationships
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Q30:
Business Studies
Directing
Medium
"If a manager wants to introduce new system of accounting, there may be initial resistance from accounting staff. But, if manager explains the purpose, provides training and motivates with additional rewards, the employees may accept change and cooperate with manager". The statement describes the characteristics of directing as:
A. Directing flows from top to bottom
B. Directing initiates action
C. Directing is a continuous process
D. Directing Facilitates coordination in action
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Q31:
Business Studies
Organising
Medium
Delegation is important because it leads to:
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Q32:
Business Studies
Nature & Significance
Easy
"Like a thread in a garland, it is a part of all management functions". The function discussed in the statement is:
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Q33:
Business Studies
Business Finance
Easy
The Capital Budgeting Decisions are not affected by:
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Q34:
Business Studies
Organising
Medium
The advantages of functional structure are:
A. It promotes control and coordination within a department because of similarity in the tasks being performed
B. It ensures that different functions get due attention
C. It leads to minimal duplication of effort
D. It facilitates expansion and growth
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Q35:
Business Studies
Marketing
Easy
The classification of products as per 'shopping efforts involved' doesn't include:
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Q36:
Business Studies
Consumer Protection
Easy
The complaint before the appropriate consumer forum can't be filed by:
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Q37:
Business Studies
Business Finance
Easy
"Interest coverage ratio" can be computed as:
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Q38:
Business Studies
Planning
Easy
The limitation of planning doesn't include:
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Q39:
Business Studies
Nature & Significance
Easy
"Through their efforts quality of output is maintained, wastage of materials is minimised and safety standards are maintained". The level of management being discussed is:
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Q40:
Business Studies
Financial Markets
Easy
Which of the following is not the function of financial markets:
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Q41:
Business Studies
Marketing
Easy
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Q42:
Business Studies
Marketing
Easy
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Q43:
Business Studies
Marketing
Easy
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Q44:
Business Studies
Marketing
Easy
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Q45:
Business Studies
Marketing
Easy
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Q46:
Business Studies
Directing
Easy
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Q47:
Business Studies
Directing
Easy
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Q48:
Business Studies
Directing
Medium
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Q49:
Business Studies
Directing
Easy
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Q50:
Business Studies
Directing
Easy
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