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What are impact printers? Briefly explain any one impact printer. |
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Answer» Impact printers form characters or images by striking at a mechanism such as a print hammer or wheel against an inked ribbon, leaving an image on the paper. |
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The light gathering power of an astronomical telescope depends upon(a) length of tube (b) focal length of objective(c) area of eye-piece (d) area of objective |
| Answer» (d) Because of large objective area more light is gathered. As magnification m = β/α, β= angle subtended at the eye by the final image,α= angle subtended by the object at the lens or eye | |
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An experiment is performed to find the refractive index of glass using a travelling microscope. In this experiment distances are measured by(a) a vernier scale provided on the microscope(b) a standard laboratory scale(c) a meter scale provided on the microscope(d) a screw gauge provided on the microscope |
| Answer» (a) To find the refractive index of glass using a travelling microscope, a vernier scale is provided on the microscope. | |
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Resolving power of a telescope increases with(a) increase in focal length of eye-piece(b) increase in focal length of objective(c) increase in aperture of eye piece(d) increase in apeture of objective |
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Answer» (d) Resolving power λ/dλ= plane transmission grating Resolving power for telescope=1/ limit of resolution = d/1.22 λ=d0/d1 by increasing the aperture of objective resolving power can be increased |
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The image formed by an objective of a compound microscope is(a) real and diminished (b) real and enlarged(c) virtual and enlarged (d) virtual and diminished |
| Answer» (b) The image formed by objective lens of compound microscope is real and enlarged, while final image formed by compound microscope is inverted, virtual, enlarged and at a distance D to infinite or from an eye, on same side of eye piece | |
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What is cascading of input and output operators? Explain with suitable examples. |
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Answer» The cascading is a way to extract/insert multiple values from/into more than one variable using one cin/cout statement. The multiple use of << or >> in one statement is known of cascading. 1. Cascading of output operator (>>): cout << ” Hello ” << ” ISC “; cout << “Value of B=” << b; 2. Cascading of input operator (>>): int n1, n2, n3; cin >> n1 » n2 >> n3; cin >> n1 >> n2; |
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Explain the different relational operators with examples. |
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Answer» The operators which perform operation of relation between two operands called relational operators. The > (greater than) operator: if (10 > 5)? Output: True. If ( 5 > 10)? Output: False The < (lesser than) operator: if (15 < 25)? Output: True. If(56<26)? Output: False The >= (greater than or equal to): if (10 >= 10)? Output: True. If ( 5 >= 10)? Output: False |
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In which of the following the final image is erect ?(a) Simple microscope(b) Compound microscope(c) Astronomical telescope(d) None of these |
| Answer» (a) In simple microscope the final image is erect. | |
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All of the following statements are correct except(a) the magnification produced by a convex mirror is always less than one(b) a virtual, erect, same-sized image can be obtained using a plane mirror(c) a virtual, erect, magnifield image can be formed using a concave mirror(d) a real, inverted, same-sized image can be formed using a convex mirror. |
| Answer» (d) Convex mirror always forms, virtual, erect and smaller image | |
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To increase the angular magnification of a simple microscope, one should increase(a) the focal length of the lens(b) the power of the lens(c) the aperture of the lens(d) the object size |
| Answer» (b) One should increase the power of lens i.e., decrease the focal length of a lens | |
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What are linear and non-linear data structures? |
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Answer» When data elements are arranged in a sequential manner, it is called as linear data structure. When the data elements are arranged non-sequentially, it is called as non linear data structure. |
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Write one advantage and one disadvantage of OOP. |
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Answer» Advantage: The object-oriented programming provides improved software development productivity over traditional procedure based programming techniques, because of the factors like modularity, extensibility and reusability. Disadvantage: Larger program size: Object-oriented programs typically involve more lines of code than procedural programs. |
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What is meant by stream extraction? |
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Answer» cin is used in conjuction with >> operator, known as extraction or get from operator. |
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What is meant by a compound statement? |
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Answer» A compound statement is a grouping of statements enclosed between the pair of braces ({}) in which, each individual statement ends with a semi-colon. |
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What is zero based indexing? |
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Answer» If ‘i’ is the element, given its index number would be i-1 and it is called zero based indexing. |
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Define formatting in word processor. |
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Answer» Formatting is the process of changing the attribute of a text document. |
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What is meant by calling a function? |
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Answer» To use a function, user will have to call or invoke that function. It helps to execute the function and perform the process of a function. |
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There aren’t any more books, ________ ? A) are they B) are there C) aren’t there D) aren’t they |
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Answer» Correct option is B) are there |
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She’s found her money, ________ ? A) is she B) hasn’t she C) isn’t she D) has she |
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Answer» Correct option is B) hasn’t she |
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Choose the clipped word for ‘veterinarian’. (a) vegan (b) vegin (c) vet (d) veteran |
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Answer» Correct Answer is : (c) vet |
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The social problems of Spain are ________ those of Turkey. A) alike B) similar C) same as D) the same as |
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Answer» Correct option is D) the same as |
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She is still in school, ________ ? A) is she B) isn’t it C) isn’t she D) is it |
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Answer» Correct option is C) isn’t she |
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A: Don’t you like this lesson? B: ________ . A) No, I’m not. B) No, I don’t C) No, I don’t like. D) Yes, I don’t |
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Answer» Correct option is B) No, I don’t |
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Do you like the boat? A) No, I don’t like it. B) Yes, I like him. C) No, I like not. D) Yes, I like. |
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Answer» Correct option is A) No, I don’t like it. |
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There are ________ people on the street. A) any B) a little C) a lot of D) much |
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Answer» Correct option is C) a lot of |
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Monday is the first day. A) Tuesday is the second. B) The second is Thursday. C) Tuesday is the fourth. D) The fourth is Thursday |
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Answer» Correct option is A) Tuesday is the second. |
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Read the following passage and make notes by drawing and filling the boxes given below:South America’s habitats include tropical forests of the north, grasslands of the centre and South, tributaries of the Amazon, the Andes Mountains in the west, deserts fringing the west coast, and wetlands of Brazil. South America is rich in wildlife, much of it found in the rain forests. The distinctive animals of South America, including anteaters, sloths, opossums and new world monkeys, evolved when South America was separated from North America and got isolated from the rest of the world. |
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Answer» 1. tropical forests of the north 2. grasslands of the centre and south 3. tributaries of the Amazon 4. the Andes Mountains in the west 5. wetlands of Brazil 6. anteaters 7. sloths 8. new world monkeys. |
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Read the following passage and make notes by drawing and filling the boxes given below: Mongooses belong to a group of carnivorous mammals that also include civets, genets, the fossae and binturong (or bear-cat). Mongooses live in southern Europe, southern Asia and much of Africa. The banded and dwarf mongooses live in family groups, and are very sociable. Each one of them has a special duty and enables the group to work together harmoniously. Female mongooses remain close to their nest and look after the young, while males go hunting for food. These mongooses live in burrows, which they dig themselves or take over from other animals such as termites. |
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Answer» 1. carnivorous mammals 2. civets 3. genets 4. binturong 5. southern Europe. 6. southern Asia 7. family groups 8. the young. |
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Read the following passage and make notes by drawing and filling the boxes given below:There are three components of population growth. They are births, deaths and migration. The rates of these components are measured per 1000 people per year and they vary from one country to another. The average birth rate of the world is 19.14. Niger has the highest birth rate in the world with 51.76 births and Japan has the lowest with 7.64. The average death rate of the world is 8.37. Sierra Leone ranks first with 18 deaths and Qatar has the least death rate with just 1.53. |
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Answer» 1. births 2. migration 3. one country to another 4. 8.37 5. Niger 6. Sierra Leone 7. Japan 8. Qatar. |
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Which one of the following statement is true about Sunita Williams?1. She is the second woman astronaut of Indian origin.2. She is the second astronaut of Indian origin.3. She is the first woman astronaut.4. She is the first woman astronaut of Indian origin. |
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Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : She is the second woman astronaut of Indian origin. Explanation:
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A: Williams. Jack Williams. B: Sorry. I _____ the wrong number. A) must dial B) must have dialed C) might dial D) might have been dialed |
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Answer» Correct option is B) must have dialed |
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Read the following passage and make notes by drawing and filling the boxes given below: Human Development Index has three dimensions. The countries of the world are ranked based on their performance in the areas of health, education and access to resources. In order to measure the performance in health, life expectancy is taken into account whereas to measure the performance in education, rate of literacy is considered. The standard of living is appraised while measuring the performance in respect of access to resources. It is measured in terms of purchasing power in US dollars. |
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Answer» 1. Human Development 2. health 3. education 4.access to resources 5. life expectancy 6. rate of literacy 7. purchasing power 8. US dollars. |
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Read the following passage and make notes by drawing and filling the boxes given below:Coffee is a tropical plant. It is the second most popular beverage crop of India, the first being tea. Coffee plant was first introduced in India by a Muslim Fakir called Bababudan Sahib. He brought some seeds of coffee from Mecca during the 17th century. He planted them in the Chandragiri hills presently in the Chikmagalur district. The cultivation of coffee crops started in the 19th century on a large scale. Gradually it spread to Tamil Nadu, Kerala and other parts of our country. |
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Answer» 1. India 2. A Muslim Fakir 3. Bababudan Sahib 4. Mecca 5. Chandragiri hills 6. Chikmagalur 7. Tamil Nadu 8. Kerala. |
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Read the following passage and make notes by drawing and filling the boxes given below:Energy is the primary input in the production of goods and services. The wheels of progress move with the flow of energy. On the basis of their nature, the sources of energy are of two types: conventional and non-conventional. Coal, petroleum, natural gas and electricity are the conventional energy sources. These are limited and exhaustible in nature. The sun, wind, tides, geothermal energy and bio-gas are the sources of non-conventional energy. These sources are renewable in nature. |
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Answer» 1. conventional 2. coal 3. petroleum 4. electricity 5. sun 6. tides 7. bio-gas 8. renewable |
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Read the following passage and make notes by drawing and filling the boxes given below:There are three methods of rice cultivation. They are broadcasting, drilling and transplanting. The broadcasting method involves scattering of seeds by hand and it is practiced in less fertile hilly areas. In drilling method, seeds are drilled into the soil. This method is confined to peninsular India. The transplanting method uses seedlings grown in seed beds for four weeks. It requires abundant supply of labor and water but gives higher yields. |
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Answer» 1. broadcasting 2. drilling 3. transplanting 4. seeds 5. hand 6. peninsular India 7. four weeks 8. higher yields. |
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“Day after day she watched the bus, and gradually a tiny wish crept into her head and grew there: she wanted to ride on that bus, even if it was just once. This wish became stronger, until it was an overwhelming desire. Valli would stare wistfully at the people who got on and off the bus when it stood at the street corner. Their faces would kindle in her longings, dreams, and hopes. If one of her friends happened to ride the bus and tried to describe the sights of the town to her. Valli would be jealous to listen and would shout, in English: “Proud! Proud!” i. Valli would stare wistfully at the people as she i) had been watching the bus for a long time. j) was inspired by the people travelling on the bus. k) had a strong desire to take a ride on the bus. l) envied the people who could travel on the bus. ii. Pick the option that shows the list of words that collocate with ‘overwhelming’ (e.g. overwhelming desire) 1. response 2. lies 3. support 4. majority 5. pets 6. places a) 1, 5 & 6 b) 1, 3 & 4 46 c) 2 & 5 d) 3, 5 & 6 iii. ‘Valli would be jealous to listen…’ This indicates Valli’s a) longing to ride the bus. b) nature as an envious person. c) denial to accept her situation. d) inclination to trouble travellers. iv. A part of the extract has been paraphrased. Choose the option that includes the most appropriate solution to the blanks. The desire became so (i) ______ that it transformed into an ii) _____ one. Valli would look (iii) _______ at people who boarded the bus and got off. a) i) active, ii) overt,iii) longingly b) i) vigorous, ii) overpowering, iii) cheerfully c) i) staunch, ii) overt, iii) joyfully d) i) vigorous, ii) overpowering, iii) longingly v. What does the line ‘gradually a tiny wish crept into her head and grew there’, mean? i) The wish developed in her head over a period of time. j) The wish was a feeling of wanting to prove her strength. k) The wish was planted in her head by someone’s suggestion. l) The wish was small and was overpowered by a sense of doubt. |
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Answer» 1. c) had a strong desire to take a ride on the bus. 2. b) 1, 3 & 4 3. a) longing to ride the bus. 4. d) i) vigorous ii) overpowering iii) longingly 5. a) The wish developed in her head over a period of time. |
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Looking at Samir, Rahul said, “Your only brother is the father of my daughter’s father”. How is Samir related to Rahul?1. Father2. Grandfather3. Brother-in-laws4. Uncle |
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Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : Uncle The correct answer is Uncle. The explanation is as follows:
Hence, the correct answer is Uncle.
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The fog comes on little cat feet. It sits looking over harbour and city on silent haunches and then moves on.i. Choose the option with qualities of the cat that Carl Sandburg applies to the fog? 1) Cats are independent animals, they don’t follow rules, they slip and slide in and out of our lives as they please. 2) Cats are distrustful of strangers and can be jealous and moody. 3) Cats are stealthy, moving in slow motion at times and they appear to be moving in a mysterious fashion. 4) Cats often communicate with a combination of a distinctive sound and body language. 5) Cats like to move on at their own pace and before you know it, they've disappeared. a) Only 1 b) 2, 3 and 4 c) 1,3 and 5 d) Only 4ii. Which one/s of the following applies to the given lines?a) 1 and 4 b) 2 and 3c) Only 1 d) Only 3iii. Pick the option that includes an image of the cat on its haunches.a. Option (1) b. Option (2) c. Option (3) d. Option (4)iv. Choose the option that DOES NOT list movement of the fog.(1) it stole in on us like a foot-pad somewhere out of the sea and air ... E.J. Pratt(2) A fog dirft in, the heavy- laden Cold white ghost of the sea - sara Teasadle(3) The fog it tric ks the eye the wonder of the veil of white under the clear blue sky. - K.C.Cox(4) .... comes gliding rolling in at ground level, pressing its white fetaureless face against... - R.H.Grenvillea. Option (1) b. Option (2)c. Option (3) d. Option (4)v. The poet has used short lines to compose the given poem. Choose the option that lists the most appropriate explanation for the same. a. By keeping the lines short, the poet keeps the liberty in stepping away from rule, traditional form, logic, or fact, in order to produce a desired effect. b. By keeping the lines short, the poet wants the reader to omit some parts of a sentence, which gives the reader a chance to fill the gaps while reading it out. c. By keeping the lines short, the poet wants to introduce ambiguity or contradiction into an otherwise straightforward sentence. By keeping the lines short, the poet is controlling the pace to make the reader slow down thereby reflecting the slow rolling in of the fog. |
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Answer» i. c ii. d iii. b iv. c v. d |
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What is the correct order for the following sale of property?(i) Advertisement(ii) Available 1st floor DDA flat at Ashok Nagar 2 bedrooms with attached bathrooms modularkitchen drawing extra(iii)Interested parties contact MLA Ramesh phone 044-2727521(iv) Located near main market metro station at walking distance optionsa. i, iii, ii, iv, vb. iii, I, ii, v, iv c. iii, I, v, ii, iv d. i, ii, iv, iii |
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Answer» d) i, ii, iv, iii ( The order of arrangement: Advt, description of the house |
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…… concept assumes that business enterprise and its owners are two separate independent entities. (a) Business concern (b) Business entity concepts (c) Going Concern concept (d) Matching concept |
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Answer» (b) Business entity concepts |
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He _____ paint pictures when he was just three. A) can B) could C) is D) are |
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Answer» Correct option is B) could |
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_____ you swim when you were five? A) Could B) Can C) Do D) Are |
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Answer» Correct option is A) Could |
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What is meant by REFUSE in context of creating sustainable environment? |
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Answer» REFUSE implies refusing use of those products which may cause harm to environment. |
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Equity Rs. 45000, liabilities Rs. 30000, Profit of the year Rs. 10000, then total assets will be.(a) Rs. 85000(b) Rs. 100000(c) Rs. 120000(d) Rs. 150000 |
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Answer» Total assets will be Rs. 85000 |
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Financial statement are(a) Anticipated facts(b) Recorded facts(c) Estimated facts(d) None of these |
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Answer» Financial statement are Recorded facts |
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Environmental problems like Climate Change, Emission of Green House gases are alarming. What can help in resolving such problems? |
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Answer» SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT can help in resolving such environmental problems. |
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Accounting begins with the identification of transactions and ends with the preparation of Statements. |
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Answer» The Financial. |
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A concept that a business enterprise will not be sold or liquidated in the near future is known as: (a) Going Concern. (b) Economic Entity. (c) Monetary Unit. (d) None of the above. |
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Answer» (a) Going Concern. |
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The process of recording transactions in Journal is called. |
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Answer» Journalising. |
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What is meant by Cost accounting? |
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Answer» The purpose of cost accounting is to analyze the expenditure so as to ascertain the cost of various products manufactured by the firm and fix the prices. It also helps in controlling the costs by providing the necessary cost information to the management for decision making purpose. |
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