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1.

In Mahabubnagar and Nalgonda districts, there were Doras who owned more than a thousand acres of land. A) 500 B) 550 C) 600 D) 650

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Answer is (B) 550

2.

The own lands of Zamindars were called A) Enams B) Kudhkhasht C) Qidmatgars D) None

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(B) Kudhkhasht

3.

The zamindars also owned land on which the labourers worked. This was called their ‘self cultivated’ land or Khudkhasht lands. Pick the correct comment. A) Zamindars worked on these lands. B) Rights are of zamindars, kasht was of labour. C) Zamindars donated these lands to the poor. D) All the above

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B) Rights are of zamindars, kasht was of labour.

4.

The roles of Zamindars A) collecting taxes B) having land C) both A & B D) none

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(C) both A & B

5.

Which is the Odd one:(a) SAIL (b) BHEL (c) GAIL (d) EIL

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Answer is (d) EIL

6.

What do you meant by the term ‘Smart City’?

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1. A growing number of people moved urban areas in search of employment. 

2. Hence Government started the ‘ Smart city’ Scheme which provides the city with many facilities like hospitals, schools, housing facilities and shopping centers.

7.

How do you think it was possible for the zamindars to keep increasing their incomes without increasing investment in the land?

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The prices of grains in the market rose and cultivation slowly expanded. So there was an increase in the income of Zamindars without increasing investment in the land.

8.

Name the areas where Ryotwari system was introduced?

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Major areas of introduction of Ryotwari system included Madras, Bombay, parts of Assam, and Coorg provinces of British India.

9.

Where were Permanent settlements made in British India?

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Permanent settlement were made in Bengal, Bihar, Orissa, Varanasi division of U.P., and Northern Karnataka, which roughly covered 19 percent of the total area of British India.

10.

What were the effects of the Ryotwari settlement?

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Effects of the Ryotwari Settlement:

1. In most areas the land revenue fixed was excessive the ryots were hardly left with bare maintenance even in the best of seasons.

2. Under this system the government exploited the farmers instead of zamindars.

11.

Write a paragraph about the Moplah Rebellion?

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Moplah Rebellion (1921):

1. The Muslim Moplah (or Moplah) peasants of Malabar (Kerala) was suppressed and exploited by the Hindu zamindars (Jenmis) and British government.

2. This was the main cause of this revolt.

3. The Moplah peasants got momentum from the Malabar District Conference, held in April 1920.

4. This conference supported the tenants’ cause, and demanded legislations for regulating landlord-tenant relations.

5. In August 1921, the Moplah tenants rebelled against the oppressive zamindars. In the initial phase of the rebellion, the Moplah peasants attacked the police stations, public offices, communications and houses of oppressive landlords and moneylenders.

6. By December 1921, the government ruthlessly suppressed the Moplah rebellion.

7. According to an official estimate, as a result of government intervention, 2337 Moplah rebels were killed, 1650 wounded and more than 45,000 captured as prisoners.

12.

Do you think the Zamindars would have helped the independent cultivators in any way? Give reasons for your answer.

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Zamindars were acted as mediaters during Mughal period and helped the cultivators. But during the British they didn’t help the cultivators. As a result in the long run, the zamindars also suffered and became defaulters. Numerous zamindaris were sold off at auctions organised by the East India Company. Anyone who failed to pay the revenue, lost his zamindari.

13.

Who do you think gained the most from the ‘Permanent Settlement’- the British Government, the zamindars or the peasants? Give your reasons.

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The Zamindars gained most from the ‘Permanent settlement’.

Reasons:

1. The zamindars paid only 10% of prefixed revenue. They did not pay the surplus collection to the British. 

2. Peasants had to pay more revenue. Those who could not pay the revenue, lost their land. They changed as tenant farmers.

14.

What were the impacts of the British Land Revenue system on the cultivators?

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Impact of the British land revenue system on the cultivators: 

1. A common feature of all the settlements was the assessment and the maximize income from land. It resulted in increasing land sales and dispossession.

2. The peasants were overburdened with taxation. Due to the tax burden and famines, in general, the people suffered in poverty and burdened with debts. They had to seek the moneylenders who became rich and acquired lands from the peasants. 

3. The Zamindars, money – lenders and lawyers exploited the poor peasants.

4. The stability and continuity of the Indian villages was shaken.

5. Cottage industries disappeared on account of the import of British goods and the peasants had nothing to supplement their income.

6. The old body of custom was replaced by new apparatus of law, courts, fees, lawyers and formal procedures.

7. The British policy proved advantageous only to the government of a privileged section of the society at the cost of the cultivators who were the rightful owners of their lands and claimants of the larger share of the produce.

15.

How many persons are included in business transactions ?(a) Only two persons(b) More than two persons(c) Two or more than two persons(d) Less than two persons

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Correct option is (c) Two or more than two persons

16.

How many types of taxes are collected by,the government to meet the economic needs of the nation?

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TYvo types of taxes are collected by the government to meet the economic needs of the nation :

  1. Direct taxes and
  2. Indirect taxes.
17.

Which persons are included in natural person?(a) Live persons(b) Artifical persons(c) Religious persons(d) Political persons

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Correct option is (a) Live persons

18.

Nominal accounts are also called as ………………..(a) Receipt-Payments accounts(b) Profit-Loss accounts(c) Income-Expenditures accounts(d) Loss-Gain accounts

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Correct option is (c) Income-Expenditures accounts

19.

State the rule of Debit-Credit for the Nominal accounts.

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The Rule of Debit-Credit for the Nominal accounts :

“Debit expenses and losses, Credit incomes and gains.”

20.

Give four examples of nominal accounts which are related with business loss.

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  1. Bad-debts account,
  2. Loss on goods destroyed by fire account,
  3. Loss on goods stolen account and
  4. Loss due to natural calamity account.
21.

Give four examples of personal accounts which are liability of business.

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  1. Capital account,
  2. Bank overdraft account,
  3. Creditor’s account and
  4. Outstanding salary account.
22.

Give four examples of personal accounts.

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Examples of personal accounts are :

  1. Manubhai’s account,
  2. Dena Bank’s account,
  3. Kalol Nagar Palika’s account and
  4. Capital account
23.

Give four examples of real accounts which are belongs to intangible assets.

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  1. Goodwill account,
  2. Copyright account,
  3. Trade mark account and
  4. Patent account.
24.

How many types of accounts are included in real accounts ? Which are they ?

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There are two types of accounts are included in real accounts :

  1. Goods accounts and
  2. Assets accounts.
25.

Expense for installation of machinery is which type of account?(a) Real account(b) Personal account(c) Nominal account(d) Expense account

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Correct option is (a) Real account

26.

Which account is debited when the cash withdrawn from bank for office expense ?(a) Office expense account(b) Bank account(c) Cash account(d) Drawings account

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Correct option is (c) Cash account

27.

Out of the following accounts, which account is personal account?(a) Fire insurance premium account(b) Apprentice premium account(c) Life insurance premium account(d) Theft insurance premium account

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Correct option is (c) Life insurance premium account

28.

Which type of account is ‘Borrowed loan account’ ?(a) Personal account(b) Real account(c) Nominal account(d) Suspence account

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Correct option is (a) Personal account

29.

Which type of account is ‘Outstanding commission account’ ?(a) Personal account(b) Real account(c) Nominal account(d) Impersonal account

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Correct option is (a) Personal account

30.

Give four examples of personal accounts which are belongs to owner.

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  1. Capital account,
  2. Drawings account,
  3. Income tax account and
  4. Life insurance premium account.
31.

Which account is debited when purchased balances and weights for the shop ?(a) Stationery expense account(b) Shop expense account(c) Drawings account(d) Dead stock account

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Correct option is (d) Dead stock account

32.

Which type of account is ‘General reserve account’ ?(a) Personal account(b) Real account(c) Nominal account(d) Suspense account

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Correct option is (c) Nominal account

33.

Which account is debited when the owner pruchased vehicle for personal use from business money?(a) Vehicle account(b) Cash account(c) Capital account(d) Drawings account

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Correct option is (d) Drawings account

34.

Which accounts will be debited and credited in the following transaction ?₹ 5,000 withdrawn from bank for shop expenses.

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  1. Cash account will be debited.
  2. Bank account will be credited.
35.

Which account is credited, when ₹ 2,000 previously written off, as Bad-debts of Shivani, are received ?(a) Shivani account(b) Bad-debts account(c) Bad-debts return account(d) Dividend account

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Correct option is (c) Bad-debts return account

36.

Which accounts will be debited and credited in the following transaction ?Laptop of ₹ 30,000 purchased by cheque.

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  1. Laptop account will be debited.
  2. Bank account will be credited.
37.

Which accounts will be debited and credited in the following transaction ?₹ 1,200 paid for refreshment at inaugural function of shop.

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  1. Sundry expense account will be debited.
  2. Cash account will be credited.
38.

Which accounts will be debited and credited in the following transaction ?₹ 900 becomes receivable for interest from Kamal.

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  1. Kamal account will be debited.
  2. Interest account will be credited.
39.

Which accounts will be debited and credited in the following transaction ?₹ 1,500 previously written off as bad- debts of Richa, are received.

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  1. Cash account will be debited.
  2. Bad-debts return account will be credited.
40.

Which accounts will be debited and credited in the following transaction ?Paid ₹ 5,000 for painting work for shop.

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  1. Maintenance account will be debited.
  2. Cash account will be credited.
41.

Which accounts will be debited and credited in the following transaction ?Light bill of ₹ 2,200 paid by cheque.

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  1. Electricity expense account will be debited.
  2. Bank account will be credited.
42.

Which accounts will be debited and credited in the following transaction ?Goods stolen received back of ₹ 1,500 on Police investigation.

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  1. Purchase account will be debited.
  2. Loss on goods stolen account will be credited.
43.

Which accounts will be debited and credited in the following transaction ?Goods of ₹ 2,000 destroyed by fire.

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  1. Loss on goods destroyed by fire account will be debited.
  2. Purchase account will be credited.
44.

Select the correct option from the options given below and rewrite the sentences:1.  Activities undertaken to derive mental satisfaction are known as ....... activities.(A) economic(B) human(C) non‐economic2.  A courier agent is .......(A) an employee(B) a businessman(C) a professional person3. National level of code of conduct is prepared for ........(A)   professionals(B) businessmen(C) employees4. ......... means changing the form of resources.(A) Production(B) Distribution(C) Business5.  The primary aim of every business is to earn ........(A) salary(B) profit(C) loss

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1. (C)  non‐economic

2. (A) an employee

3. (A)   professionals

4. (A) Production

5. (B) profit  

45.

Match the correct pairs:  Group “A”   Group “B”i. Tertiary Industrya. Extracting minerals and oils beneath the earthii. Agriculture Industryb. Chequeiii. Construction Industryc. Animal husbandryiv. Extractive Industryd. Warehousingv. Manufacture Industrye. Cultivation of land and farmingf. Storageg. Mobileh. Construction of bridgesi. Railwaysj. Making  furniture

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Answer is (i - d), (ii - e), (iii - h), (iv - a) , (v - j).   

46.

Distinguish between the following:Industry and Commerce.

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  Sr. No.    Industry   Commerce
                                                                                Meaning
   iIndustry involves the production or manufacture of goods and/or services.Commerce involves the distribution and exchange of goods and/or services.
                                                                     Location of Operations
   iiActivities of industry can take place at factories, small workshops or even at home.Activities of commerce take place at markets and in offices.
                                                                                Utility
   iiiIndustry creates form utility by processing raw material or semi finished goods into finished goods.Commerce creates time, place and ownership utility.
                                                                       Capital Investment
   ivLarge amount of capital investment is required in an Industry.A very large sum of capital investment is not required.
                                                                      Resources Required
   vNatural, physical and human resources are required to manufacture goods and/or services.Mainly human resources are required to distribute goods and/or services.
                                                                 Forces in the Market
   viIndustry influences the supply of goods and/or services in the market.Commerce influences the demand for goods and/or services in the market.
47.

Write a word or phrase or a term which can substitute each of the following:1. Human activities conducted for earning money.2. Activities that are done for mental satisfaction and not for monetary rewards.3. Monetary returns earned by a professional for rendering expert services.4. The process of making goods, products or services available for use or consumption by a consumer.5. Goods exchanged for goods.6. Goods exchanged for money’s worth.7. The person who employs the worker.8. Best possible use of resources in the business.9. A type of trade that sells the goods directly to ultimate consumer.10. Trade that takes place between the traders of two different countries.

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1.  Economic Activities

2. Non‐Economic Activities

3.  Fees

4. Distribution

5.  Barter Exchange

6. Monetary Exchange

7.  Employer

8. Optimum utilization

9.  Retail Trade

10. External Trade   

48.

Match the correct pairs:    Group “A”   Group “B”i. Morning walka. Social objective  ii. Genetic industryb. Foreign tradeiii. Local currencyc. Warehousingiv. Employment generationd. Horticulturev. Business Riske. Non‐economic activityf. Economic objectiveg. Internal tradeh. Miningi. Covered by insurancej. Banking

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Answer is (i - e), (ii - d), (iii - g), (iv - a) , (v - i).

49.

Distinguish between the following:Give comparative analysis of business, profession and employment.  

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   Sr.No.   Business   Profession  Employment
                                                                 Meaning
1. Business is an economic activity which involves production & distribution of goods & services.  Profession is an economic activity wherein expert services are provided.Employment is an economic activity where one person works for another person.
                                                                Qualifications
2.Here, specific qualification is not required.Here, specific qualification is required.Here, nature of work determines the required qualification level.
                                                       Monetary Returns  
3. A businessman earns monetary rewards in the form of profits.A professional charges fees for the services rendered by himAn employee receives monetary rewards in the form of salary / wages.
                                                               Capital
4.Here, the scale of business determines the amount of investment to be made.Here, only self‐employed professionals need to make an investmentHere, no money is required to be invested.
                                                            Decision Making
5.A businessman is free to take decisions that serve the best interests of his business.A professional can take decisions related to his profession on his own. However, the professionals need to follow the code of conduct laid by the governing body.An employee can take decisions confined only to his field of work.
                                                                  Risk
6.Risk is involved in every business.Self‐employed professionals face limited riskThere is no risk if the employer and employee adhere to the contract.
                                                               Commencement
7.Business can be started when all legal formalities are completed.  A professional can start working only after receiving the certificate of practice.An employee can start working when the contract is signed by both the parties and the employee completes the joining formalities
                                                          Transfer of Ownership
8.Here, the ownership can be transferred from one person to another after completion of legal formalities.Here, the ownership can be transferred to someone who is equally qualified and competent to render services.Employment cannot be transferred as every job offered is an individual and independent contract, provided certain provisions and guidelines are given on Government level.
                                                            Tenure
9.Here, no fixed tenure is applicable.Here, no fixed tenure is applicable.Here, tenure may be mentioned in the contract or appointment letter.
                                                     Code of Conduct
10.Businessman is not required to follow any code of conduct.A professional is required to follow the code of conduct laid down by the governing body.An employee has to follow the code of conduct mentioned at the time of contract till he is under an employer.
50.

Write a word or phrase or a term which can substitute each of the following:  1. An aspect of business which is concerned with the production of goods.2. Various services which facilitate smooth flow of goods and services from seller to buyer.3. The type of industries that provide services.4. The type of industries that create immovable wealth.5. An aspect of business which is concerned with the distribution of goods.6. A type of industry which takes out wealth from the earth.7. Industries directly dependent on nature.8. Buying and selling of goods.9. Storage of goods whether raw material or finished goods.10. Selling of goods to foreign countries.11. Exchange of information between two people.12. Activities that facilitate the trading activities.13. Middlemen who form a link between the buyers and the sellers.14. The incentive for taking risk.

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1. Industries

2. Auxiliaries to Trade

3. Tertiary Industries

4. Construction Industries

5. Commerce

6. Extractive Industry

7. Primary Industry

8. Trade

9. Warehousing

10. Export Trade

11. Communication

12. Auxiliaries to trade

13. Mercantile Agents

14. Profit