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1.

Who are called ‘Shamans’?

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The people skilled in performing rituals are called Shamans.

2.

How many people are employed in public banks at present?

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Around 14,584 people.

3.

Write balanced chemical equations :Beryllium oxide is treated separately with aqueous HCl and aqueous NaOH solutions.

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Beryllium oxide (BeO) is an amphoteric oxide and thus, it reacts with both acid (HCl) as well as base (NaOH) to give the corresponding products.

i. BeO + 2HCl ⟶ BeCl2 + H2O

              (Acid)

ii. BeO + 2NaOH ⟶ Na2BeO2 +  H2O

               (Base)

4.

How many branches of public banks are there at present?

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Around 70,421 branches.

5.

The activity of the stock market is – (a) To transact shares and debentures (b) to earn profit (c) to transact bonus shares (d) all of these

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(d) all of these

6.

What is the role of an investment analyst in the capital market?

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They give advice after analyzing various market situations, company performance, government policies, etc.

7.

Shamans are believed to help establish and keep contact with the spirit world. Shamans use trances, drama, and magic tricks in their performances. Who are Shamans? A) Shamans are Purohits. B) Shamans are Tantriks. C) Shamans are Gurus. D) All the above

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B) Shamans are Tantriks.

8.

Why are banks considered as the basis of business, industries and economy?

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Banks function to deposit money received by the public and provide advance loans. That is why, banks are considered as the basis of business, industries and economy.

9.

What are the uses of sulphur dioxide?

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The uses of sulphur dioxide are as follows :

  • SO2 is used in the manufacture of H2SO4
  • In refining petroleum and also in sugar industry. 
  • In the manufacture of NaHSO3
  • As an antichlor, as a disinfectant and preservative. 
  • Liquid SO2 is used as a selective solvent to dissolve many inorganic and organic compounds. 
  • Sulphur dioxide is used for bleaching wool and silk. As a bleaching agent in moist condition due to reduction reaction (SO2 + 2HaO → H2SO4 + 2[H]) colouring matter + [H] → colourless matter. 
  • On exposing the bleached matter, the colour is restored due to oxidation. Colourless matter + [O] → coloured matter. Hence the bleaching action is temporary. 
10.

The business of the capital market is of – (a) Shares (b) Debentures (c) Securities (d) All of these

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(d) All of these

11.

The reason behind the new relationship of Eskimos with different social and economic forces A) air-travelB) highways C) powerful modem ships D) all the above

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(D) all the above

12.

This change has produced great strains on the Eskimo way of life A) Air travel B) Highways C) Satellite communications D) All the above

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D) All the above

all of above. is the answer
13.

The general insurance business in India was nationalized in the year – (a) 1872 (b) 1956 (c) 1948 (d) 1935

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The general insurance business in India was nationalized in the year 1948.

14.

This is not a public sector bank – (a) State Bank of India (b) Indian Bank (c) HDFC (d) Punjab National Bank

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HDFC is not a public sector bank. 

15.

What are the qualifications required for becoming an insurance agent?

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10th and 12th board exams must be qualified.

16.

What is the role of an insurance agent?

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Insurance agents are the fundamental basis of the insurance business. They sell various products from the company.

17.

How does the atomic radii and ionisation enthalpy vary across a period?

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  • The atomic or ionic radii decreases across a period with increase in atomic number and increase in the effective nuclear charge (Zeff). 
  • The ionisation enthalpy also increases across a period with increase in atomic number. This is due to addition of electrons to the same shell, while moving across a period. 
  • Inert element at the end of period has the highest value of ionisation enthalpy.
18.

Which institute provides training to become an insurance agent? (a) Industrial Training Institute (b) University (c) Insurance Regulatory Authority (d) Computer Training Institute

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(c) Insurance Regulatory Authority

19.

To become an agent, practical training has to be taken by IRDA(Indian Regulatory Development Authority) – (a) For 100 hrs (b) For 1 month (c) For 15 days (d) None of these

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(a) For 100 hrs

20.

Why are atomic radii of noble gases larger than those of halogens?

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  • Halogens (F to At) are in group 17 while noble gas (He to Rn) are in group 18. 
  • Generally, atomic radii decrease on moving from left to right in a period, hence atomic radii of noble gases are expected to be smaller than those of halogens. 
  • Due to the crowding of eight electrons in the valence shell, electron density increases and there is an appreciable electronic repulsion between them. 
  • To decrease this repulsion and electronic density, the volume of valence shell increases.

Therefore atomic radii of noble gases are larger than those of halogens.

21.

Find out the difference between :Diamond and Graphite

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Diamond :

1. It has a three-dimensional network structure.

2. In diamond, each carbon atom is sp3 hybridized.

3. Each carbon atom in diamond is linked to four other carbon atoms.

4. Diamond is poor conductor of electricity due to absence of free electrons.

5. Diamond is the hardest known natural substance.

Graphite :

1. It has a two-dimensional hexagonal layered structure. 

2. In graphite, each carbon atom is sp2 hybridized. 

3. Each carbon atom in graphite is linked to three other carbon atoms. 

4. Graphite is good conductor of electricity due to presence of free electrons in its structure.

5. Graphite is soft and slippery.

22.

Under “Integrated Rural Development Programme”, how much money was provided for training and financial assistance? (a) 4000 rupees (b) 3000 rupees (c) 2500 rupees (d) 5000 rupees

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(b) 3000 rupees

23.

State the physical properties of ammonia.

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  • Ammonia is a colourless gas with pungent odour. 
  • It has freezing point of 198.4 K and boiling point of 239.7 K.
  • It is highly soluble in water.
(1) Ammonia is a colourless gas with a characteristically pungent smell. 

(2) It is lighter than air, its density being 0.589 times that of air.

(3) It is easily liquefied due to the strong hydrogen bonding between molecules.

(4)The liquid boils at -33.1 °C (-27.58 °F), and freezes to white crystals at -77.7 °C (-107.86 °F).

24.

When was “Integrated Rural Development Programme” initiated?

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In March 1976.

25.

In case of group 18 elements, explain the variation in melting and boiling points.

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Melting points and boiling points : 

  • Group 18 elements have very low melting points and boiling points. 
  • The melting points and boiling points increase down the group from He to Rn. 
  • As the size of the atoms increases on moving down the group, the magnitude of the van der Waals forces increase from He to Rn. 
  • Thus, the melting and boiling points increase from He to Rn. Helium has the lowest boiling point (4.2 K) of any known substance.
  • The boiling points increase in the order He < Ne < Ar < Kr < Xe < Rn  
26.

The kind of business where a single person bears. the risks and only a single person invests in it, is called – (a) Joint family business (b) Cooperative business (c) Single Proprietorship business (d) All of the above

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(c) Single Proprietorship business

27.

What are the physical properties of chlorine?

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The physical properties of chlorine are as follows : 

  • It is greenish-yellow gas with a suffocating and pungent smell and is heavier than air. 
  • It is a poisonous gas. 
  • When liquefied, chlorine forms a greenish-yellow liquid which has boiling point 239 K. 
  • Chlorine is soluble in water and the solution is called chlorine water. 
28.

Mention two schemes initiated by the government for making a healthy environment towards self-employment.

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  • The rural youth training scheme 
  • Self Employment Scheme for the urban poor.
29.

Who is the third richest person, related to Rajasthan?

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Lakshmi Mittal.

30.

State two factors that affect the chances of self- employment.

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  • The population of the country.
  • Status of literacy.
31.

State the objectives of factors of employment opportunities.

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Objectives of factors of employment opportunities: 

  • Availability of education and health services. 
  • The population of the country. 
  • Better utilization of resources. 
  • Business and entrepreneurial law. 
  • The industrial policy of the country. 
  • Capital investment of the country.
32.

Explain reactions of halogens with water.

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  • Halogens react with water forming halo acids and haloxyacids.
  • The reactivity decreases from fluorine to iodine. 
  • 2F2 + 2H2O → 4HF + O2
  • 3F2 + 3H2O → 6HF + O3
  • X2(g) + H2O(1) → HX(aq) + HOX (X = Cl, Br) 
33.

Explaining Self, Employment, describe the various schemes for its development.

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Self-employment is a situation in which an individual works for himself instead of working for another employer who pays a salary or a wage in return of the services extended by him. A self-employed individual earns his income by conducting profitable operations of a trade or business that he operates directly.

Various schemes have been run for the development of self-employment and they are: 

1. Rural Youth Training Scheme – 

The government has started a training program to stop the migration of youth to the cities and to preserve handicrafts. A stipend of 3000 is given in the duration of the vocational training for food and lodging and a “tool kit” is provided after training so that they can do their own business. 

2. IRDP (Integrated Rural Development Program) – 

In March 1976, in order to raise the standard of living of rural families living under the poverty line, provision was made under this to provide training and financial assistance to them. This is the country’s most extensively-operated scheme. 

3. Mahatama Gandhi Employment Scheme – 

This is a scheme to provide employment to at least one member of a rural family. It was initiated in 1989. 

4. Self Employment Scheme for Urban Poor – 

The government of India started this scheme after consultation with RBI in 1986 to enable adoption of selfemployment by people of BPL families living in towns and cities with a population of more than 10,000 through the provision of grants and loans. 

5. Nehru Employment Plan – 

This scheme was started in 1989 to create employment in urban areas and was implemented through municipalities. 10 lakh employment opportunities are created every year under this scheme. 

6. Prime Minister Employment Scheme – 

The main objective of this scheme is to motivate the educated unemployed to establish and operate an industry or business by providing them with financial assistance. This scheme was launched in all districts of the country has a population of less than 10 lakh. It was started in 1993 by merging the formerly implemented “Self Employment Scheme for Educated Unemployed, 1983”.

34.

The chances of employment in the service area are – (a) In banks (b) In Insurance (c) In the Consumer market (d) In all of the above

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(d) In all of the above

35.

The task of general insurance in the public sector is done by which insurance companies?

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The work of general insurance is done by General Insurance Corporation of India and its four associate companies in the private sector. These include National Insurance Company Limited, New India Insurance Company Limited, United India Insurance Company Limited and The Oriental Insurance Company Limited.

36.

What are the employment opportunities available for persons who qualify for the civil services exam?

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Indian Administrative Service, Police Service, Foreign Service, Railway Service.

37.

Give reason: Balanced chemical equation is useful in solving problems based on chemical equations.

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Balanced chemical equation is symbolic representation of a chemical reaction. It provides the following information, which is useful in solving problems based on chemical equations :

  • It indicates the number of moles of the reactants involved in a chemical reaction and the number of moles of the products formed.
  • It indicates the relative masses of the reactants and products linked with a chemical change, and
  • It indicates the relationship between the volume/s of the gaseous reactants and products, at STP.

Hence, 

Balanced chemical equation is useful in solving problems based on chemical equations.

38.

Clarify and explain the employment opportunities available in the administrative sector.

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Skilled and professional persons are appointed at high-level positions in various undertakings of the public and private sector and in government departments for managerial and administrative control. 

(1) Employment in the Government Sector: 

Skilled persons are appointed at high-level positions in various undertakings of the public and private sector and in government departments for managerial and administrative control. They are appointed as gazetted officers in the government sector and executive officers in the private sector.

Tax revenue, statistics, digitization, finance-related departments give priority to commerce graduates and professionals. This selection is done on a national level in the entire country. Apart from this, employment opportunities are available in Indian Administrative Service, Indian Police Service, Indian Foreign Service, Indian Railway Service.

(2) Employment in the public sector: 

Rajasthan Public Service Commission Organizes the process for providing employment opportunities in the administrative field in state-related departments in Rajasthan. This is the recruitment and selection agency of the state government. Many employment opportunities exist in the administrative and finance & accounting departments of various public sector enterprises, public sector undertakings of the central and state governments, like- NTPC, SAIL, GAIL, RTDC, RFC, RIICO, RMMDC, etc.

1. Managing Director – 

The govt. appoints its representative who is from the Indian Administrative Service to control the unit. 

2. Financial advisor – 

As the government gives grants to the public sector, they also appoint their representative in this to make financial decisions as a financial advisor. 

3. Taxation Advisor – 

The government appoints taxation advisor in revenue receiving departments to fix the taxation structure and to handle tax-related accounting functions. 

4. Company secretary – 

Companies are formed and operated according to the companies Act of 1950, so according to the company’s law, a Company Secretary is appointed by the “government for the maintenance of books, holding meetings, and to record the proceeding related to the meeting. 

5. Cost Accountant – 

Those departments and public undertakings of the government which deal in construction work or service business appoint cost accountants.

39.

Define a Joint Hindu family business.

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A Joint Hindu family firm refers to the firm owned by a join Hindu family. In short, the firm or business belonging to a Joint Hindu family is called a Joint Hindu family firm.

40.

Write the name of four businesses under service sector.

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  • Bank 
  • Insurance
  • Consumer 
  • Capital Market.
41.

State the possibilities of employment in mutual fund companies.

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Following are the possibilities of employment in mutual fund companies: 

  • Investment Analyst 
  • Portfolio Manager 
  • Agent 
  • Employment opportunity as an advisor 
  • Employment opportunity as a taxation advisor
  • Employment opportunity as an evaluator 
  • Employment opportunity in clerical and managerial functions in the office, as a computer operator, accountant, information collector, etc.
42.

The opportunities for employment are available in mutual fund companies in the form of – (a) investment analyst (b) portfolio manager (c) agent (d) All of the above

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(d) All of the above

43.

Write the name of the agency which handles recruitment for administrative services for Rajasthan.

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Rajasthan Public Service Commission.

44.

Define Mutual fund.

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Mutual Fund means doing business in the capital market by using the large fund collected from small investments of investors and distributing the earned profit among them.

45.

What do you understand by co-parcener?

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All HUF members have equal ownership right over the property of an ancestor and they are known as ‘Co-parceners’.

46.

Subtract 5.8 × 10-3 from 3.5 × 10-2 and express result in scientific notation.

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To perform subtraction operation, first the numbers are written in such a way that they have the same exponent. Then subtraction of coefficients can be done.

(3.5 × 10-2)- (5.8 × 10-3

= (3.5 × 10-2) – (0.58 × 10-2)

= (3.5 – 0.58) × 10-2

= 2.92 × 10-2

47.

Add 1.77 × 102 and 2.23 × 103 and express the result in scientific notation.

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(1.77 × 102) + (2.23 × 103

= (0.177 × 102) + (2.23 × 103

= (0.177 + 2.23) × 103 

= 2.407 × 103

48.

Subtract 6.90 × 10-5 from 5.11 × 10-4 and express the result in scientific notation.

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To perform subtraction operation, first the numbers are written in such a way that they have the same exponent. Then subtraction of coefficients can be done.

(5.11 × 10-4) – (6.90 × 10-5

= (5.11 × 10-4) – (0.690 × 10-4)

= (5.11 – 0.690) × 10-4

= 4.42 × 10-4

49.

Define stoichiometric calculations.

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Calculations based on a balanced chemical equation are known as stoichiometric calculations.

50.

Agency business is done to sell/buy the products of the mutual fund, this is done by?

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Agency business is done to sell/buy the products of the mutual fund, this is done by agent.