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Q1:

2025: 30 May Shift 1

Business Finance

Easy

Match List-I with List-II

List-IList-II
ConceptDescription
(A) Capital Structure(I) Long Term Investment.
(B) Capital Budgeting(II) Profit distributed to shareholders.
(C) Working Capital(III) Financing Mix of business.
(D) Dividend(IV) Money required for short-term needs.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Option 4
Correct Answer
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Q2:

2025: 30 May Shift 1

Business Finance

Easy

Buying of new machinery is a decision relating to:

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Option 3
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Q3:

2025: 30 May Shift 1

Business Finance

Easy

Higher Debt-Equity Ratio results in ______

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Option 3
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Q4:

2025: 30 May Shift 1

Business Finance

Easy

The CFO of a company decides to maintain the capital structure as 1/2. The finance raised from owners and shareholders is Rs. 300 crore. How much debt financing does he need?

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Option 4
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Q5:

2025: 30 May Shift 1

Business Finance

Easy

The primary aim of financial management is:

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Option 4
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Q6:

2025: 29 May Shift 2

Business Finance

Medium

Identify the incorrect statement, from the options given below:

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Option 2
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Q7:

2025: 29 May Shift 2

Business Finance

Easy

The number of times earnings before interest and taxes of a company covers the interest obligation is indicated by which ratio?

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Option 2
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Q8:

2025: 29 May Shift 2

Business Finance

Easy

DSCR stands for:

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Option 2
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Q9:

2025: 29 May Shift 2

Business Finance

Easy

Identify the asset which can be easily converted into cash.

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Option 4
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Q10:

2025: 29 May Shift 2

Business Finance

Easy

Which among the following is NOT the current asset?

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Q11:

2025: 27 May Shift 2

Business Finance

Easy

Which among the following refers to the increase in profit earned by the equity shareholders due to the presence of fixed financial charges?

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Q12:

2025: 27 May Shift 2

Business Finance

Easy

Which among the following aims at smooth operations by focusing on fund requirements and their availability in the light of financial decisions?

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Q13:

2025: 27 May Shift 2

Business Finance

Easy

The formula to compute the Interest Coverage ratio is:

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Q14:

2025: 27 May Shift 2

Business Finance

Medium

Which concept of financial management affects both the profitability and the financial risk?

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Q15:

2025: 27 May Shift 2

Business Finance

Easy

Match List-I with List-II

List-IList-II
ConceptMeaning
(A) Working Capital(I) It refers to the mix between owners and borrowed funds for the sources of business finance.
(B) Financial Management(II) It is essentially preparation of a financial blueprint for an organization's future operations.
(C) Capital Structure(III) This investment facilitates smooth day-to-day operations of the organization.
(D) Financial Planning(IV) It is concerned with optimal procurement as well as usage of finance.

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Q16:

2025: 26 May Shift 2

Business Finance

Easy

What is the full form of EBIT?

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Q17:

2025: 26 May Shift 2

Business Finance

Easy

ABC Manufacturing Ltd., a mid-sized company, is planning to expand its operations by setting up a new production facility. The financial planning team estimates the project cost at $10 million. The company's finance manager must decide how to fund this project and evaluate its profitability.

The finance team forecasts future cash flows, determining that $6 million can be sourced internally through retained earnings. They prepare a financial budget aligning expected inflows and outflows with the company's goals.

The finance manager evaluates options for the remaining $4 million, including issuing equity or taking a bank loan. After analyzing interest rates and dilution of ownership, they decided to issue long-term debt at a 5% interest rate.

A detailed capital budgeting process is conducted. Using Net Present Value (NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR), the project shows an NPV of $2 million and an IRR of 18%, higher than the company's hurdle rate of 12%. The investment is approved.

Post-debt issuance, the company's capital structure becomes 60% equity and 40% debt, maintaining an optimal balance to minimize the cost of capital.

The company plans to allocate funds for raw materials, labor, and inventory to ensure smooth operations. Efficient working capital management will reduce bottlenecks during the initial phases of production.

Which of the following ensures smooth operations in production?

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Q18:

2025: 26 May Shift 2

Business Finance

Hard

ABC Manufacturing Ltd., a mid-sized company, is planning to expand its operations by setting up a new production facility. The financial planning team estimates the project cost at $10 million. The company's finance manager must decide how to fund this project and evaluate its profitability.

The finance team forecasts future cash flows, determining that $6 million can be sourced internally through retained earnings. They prepare a financial budget aligning expected inflows and outflows with the company's goals.

The finance manager evaluates options for the remaining $4 million, including issuing equity or taking a bank loan. After analyzing interest rates and dilution of ownership, they decided to issue long-term debt at a 5% interest rate.

A detailed capital budgeting process is conducted. Using Net Present Value (NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR), the project shows an NPV of $2 million and an IRR of 18%, higher than the company's hurdle rate of 12%. The investment is approved.

Post-debt issuance, the company's capital structure becomes 60% equity and 40% debt, maintaining an optimal balance to minimize the cost of capital.

The company plans to allocate funds for raw materials, labor, and inventory to ensure smooth operations. Efficient working capital management will reduce bottlenecks during the initial phases of production.

What is an optimal capital structure for ABC Ltd.?

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Q19:

2025: 26 May Shift 2

Business Finance

Easy

Read the following passage carefully and answer the given questions.

ABC Manufacturing Ltd., a mid-sized company, is planning to expand its operations by setting up a new production facility. The financial planning team estimates the project cost at $10 million. The company's finance manager must decide how to fund this project and evaluate its profitability.

The finance team forecasts future cash flows, determining that $6 million can be sourced internally through retained earnings. They prepare a financial budget aligning expected inflows and outflows with the company's goals.

The finance manager evaluates options for the remaining $4 million, including issuing equity or taking a bank loan. After analyzing interest rates and dilution of ownership, they decided to issue long-term debt at a 5% interest rate.

A detailed capital budgeting process is conducted. Using Net Present Value (NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR), the project shows an NPV of $2 million and an IRR of 18%, higher than the company's hurdle rate of 12%. The investment is approved.

Post-debt issuance, the company's capital structure becomes 60% equity and 40% debt, maintaining an optimal balance to minimize the cost of capital.

The company plans to allocate funds for raw materials, labor, and inventory to ensure smooth operations. Efficient working capital management will reduce bottlenecks during the initial phases of production.

What was the source of internal funding for ABC Manufacturing Ltd.?

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Q20:

2025: 26 May Shift 2

Business Finance

Easy

ABC Manufacturing Ltd., a mid-sized company, is planning to expand its operations by setting up a new production facility. The financial planning team estimates the project cost at $10 million. The company's finance manager must decide how to fund this project and evaluate its profitability.

The finance team forecasts future cash flows, determining that $6 million can be sourced internally through retained earnings. They prepare a financial budget aligning expected inflows and outflows with the company's goals.

The finance manager evaluates options for the remaining $4 million, including issuing equity or taking a bank loan. After analyzing interest rates and dilution of ownership, they decided to issue long-term debt at a 5% interest rate.

A detailed capital budgeting process is conducted. Using Net Present Value (NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR), the project shows an NPV of $2 million and an IRR of 18%, higher than the company's hurdle rate of 12%. The investment is approved.

Post-debt issuance, the company's capital structure becomes 60% equity and 40% debt, maintaining an optimal balance to minimize the cost of capital.

The company plans to allocate funds for raw materials, labor, and inventory to ensure smooth operations. Efficient working capital management will reduce bottlenecks during the initial phases of production.

In the context of ABC Manufacturing Ltd., the basic requirement of financial planning is to:

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Q21:

2025: 26 May Shift 2

Business Finance

Medium

ABC Manufacturing Ltd., a mid-sized company, is planning to expand its operations by setting up a new production facility. The financial planning team estimates the project cost at $10 million. The company's finance manager must decide how to fund this project and evaluate its profitability.

The finance team forecasts future cash flows, determining that $6 million can be sourced internally through retained earnings. They prepare a financial budget aligning expected inflows and outflows with the company's goals.

The finance manager evaluates options for the remaining $4 million, including issuing equity or taking a bank loan. After analyzing interest rates and dilution of ownership, they decided to issue long-term debt at a 5% interest rate.

A detailed capital budgeting process is conducted. Using Net Present Value (NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR), the project shows an NPV of $2 million and an IRR of 18%, higher than the company's hurdle rate of 12%. The investment is approved.

Post-debt issuance, the company's capital structure becomes 60% equity and 40% debt, maintaining an optimal balance to minimize the cost of capital.

The company plans to allocate funds for raw materials, labor, and inventory to ensure smooth operations. Efficient working capital management will reduce bottlenecks during the initial phases of production.

Why is financial planning crucial for expansion?

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Q22:

2025: 24 May Shift 1

Business Finance

Medium

Arrange the following steps involved in the process of financial planning in logical sequence.

(A) Sales forecast is made

(B) Requirement of fixed capital and working capital is estimated

(C) Expected profits are estimated

(D) Sources of finance are identified

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q23:

2025: 24 May Shift 1

Business Finance

Medium

Financial leverage is believed to be favorable if:

1. ROI is lower than cost of debt
2. ROI is higher than cost of debt
3. Debt is not easily available
4. If the interest rate is high

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Q24:

2025: 24 May Shift 1

Business Finance

Easy

Money required for carrying out business activity is called:

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Q25:

2025: 24 May Shift 1

Business Finance

Easy

Match List-I with List-II

List-IList-II
(A) Net Working Capital(I) Investments in long term assets.
(B) Fixed capital decision(II) Proportion of debt in the overall capital.
(C) Financial Leverage(III) Excess of current assets over current liabilities
(D) Trading on equity(IV) Increase in profit earned by the equity shareholders due to the presence of fixed financial charges.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q26:

2025: 22 May Shift 2

Business Finance

Easy

Current assets are usually more liquid but contribute less to the profits than fixed assets. Examples of current assets are:

(A) Cash in hand/Cash at the Bank

(B) Marketable securities

(C) Bills receivable

(D) Finished goods inventory

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q27:

2025: 22 May Shift 2

Business Finance

Easy

There are two projects, A and B (with the same risk involved), with a rate of return of 10 percent and X percent, respectively, if under normal circumstances, project B is selected. What could be the rate of return of Project B?

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Q28:

2025: 22 May Shift 2

Business Finance

Easy

Passage 1: Detrimental debt

On the basis of this passage, answer the questions from Q. No. 41 to Q. No. 45

Even successful businesses have debt, but how much is too much? Learning how to manage debt is what can put you ahead. Taking on the right amount of debt can mean the difference between a business struggling to survive and one that can respond nimbly to changing economic or market conditions. A number of circumstances may justify acquiring debt. As a general rule, borrowing makes the most sense when you need to bolster cash flow or finance growth or expansion. But while debt can provide the leverage you need to grow, too much debt can strangle your business. So the question is: How much debt is too much?

A business that doesn't grow dies. You've got to grow, but you've got to grow within the financial constraints of your business. What is the ideal capital structure a business needs in its industry to remain viable? The higher the volatility (in your industry), the less debt you should have. The smaller the volatility, the more debt you can afford. Consider the capital structure of a growing company, NextGen Ltd.

Total Funds used Rs. 30 Lakh

Interest rate is 10% p.a.

Tax rate 30%

EBIT Rs. 4 Lakh

Nextgen Ltd. has an option to raise different amounts of debt:

Situation I :No Debt

Situation II:Rs. 10 Lakh Debt

Situation III:Rs. 20 Lakh Debt

"Learning how to manage debt is what can put you ahead". Identify the concept highlighted in the aforesaid statement.

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Q29:

2025: 22 May Shift 2

Business Finance

Easy

Passage 1: Detrimental debt

On the basis of this passage, answer the questions from Q. No. 41 to Q. No. 45

Even successful businesses have debt, but how much is too much? Learning how to manage debt is what can put you ahead. Taking on the right amount of debt can mean the difference between a business struggling to survive and one that can respond nimbly to changing economic or market conditions. A number of circumstances may justify acquiring debt. As a general rule, borrowing makes the most sense when you need to bolster cash flow or finance growth or expansion. But while debt can provide the leverage you need to grow, too much debt can strangle your business. So the question is: How much debt is too much?

A business that doesn't grow dies. You've got to grow, but you've got to grow within the financial constraints of your business. What is the ideal capital structure a business needs in its industry to remain viable? The higher the volatility (in your industry), the less debt you should have. The smaller the volatility, the more debt you can afford. Consider the capital structure of a growing company, NextGen Ltd.

Total Funds used Rs. 30 Lakh

Interest rate is 10% p.a.

Tax rate 30%

EBIT Rs. 4 Lakh

Nextgen Ltd. has an option to raise different amounts of debt:

Situation I :No Debt

Situation II:Rs. 10 Lakh Debt

Situation III:Rs. 20 Lakh Debt

The EBT of NextGen Ltd with zero debt situation will be

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Q30:

2025: 22 May Shift 2

Business Finance

Easy

Passage 1: Detrimental debt

On the basis of this passage, answer the questions from Q. No. 41 to Q. No. 45

Even successful businesses have debt, but how much is too much? Learning how to manage debt is what can put you ahead. Taking on the right amount of debt can mean the difference between a business struggling to survive and one that can respond nimbly to changing economic or market conditions. A number of circumstances may justify acquiring debt. As a general rule, borrowing makes the most sense when you need to bolster cash flow or finance growth or expansion. But while debt can provide the leverage you need to grow, too much debt can strangle your business. So the question is: How much debt is too much?

A business that doesn't grow dies. You've got to grow, but you've got to grow within the financial constraints of your business. What is the ideal capital structure a business needs in its industry to remain viable? The higher the volatility (in your industry), the less debt you should have. The smaller the volatility, the more debt you can afford. Consider the capital structure of a growing company, NextGen Ltd.

Total Funds used Rs. 30 Lakh

Interest rate is 10% p.a.

Tax rate 30%

EBIT Rs. 4 Lakh

Nextgen Ltd. has an option to raise different amounts of debt:

Situation I :No Debt

Situation II:Rs. 10 Lakh Debt

Situation III:Rs. 20 Lakh Debt

Identify the correct statement.

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