What is Hundi?
Hundi is an instrument of exchange, which was prominent in the subcontinent. It involved a contract which -
What factors are to be considered while starting a business? Explain.
Discuss the development of indigenous banking system in Indian subcontinent.
What were the different types of Hundi in use by traders in ancient times?
Define Industry. Explain various types of industries giving examples.
Why is business considered as economic activity?
List the major exports and imports in ancient India.
Define business. Describe its important characteristics.
State the different types of economic activities.
List any five major commercial cities of ancient India?
Describe the activities relating to commerce.
Define services and goods.
State any three differences between e-business and traditional business.
1. The structure in which there is separation of ownership and management is called
(a) Sole proprietorship (b) Partnership
(c) Company (d) All business organisations
2. The karta in Joint Hindu family business has
(a) Limited liability (b) Unlimited liability
(c) No liability for debts (d) Joint liability
3. In a cooperative society the principle followed is
(a) One share one vote (b) One man one vote
(c) No vote (d) Multiple votes
4. The board of directors of a joint stock company is elected by
(a) General public (b) Government bodies
(c) Shareholders (d) Employees
5. Profits do not have to be shared. This statement refers to
(a) Partnership (b) Joint Hindu family business
(c) Sole proprietorship (d) Company
6. The capital of a company is divided into number of parts each one of which are called
(a) Dividend (b) Profit
(c) Interest (d) Share
7. The Head of the joint Hindu family business is called
(a) Proprietor (b) Director
(c) Karta (d) Manager
8. Provision of residential accommodation to the members at reasonable rates is the objective of
(a) Producer’s cooperative (b) Consumer’s cooperative
(c) Housing cooperative (d) Credit cooperative
9. A partner whose association with the firm is unknown to the general public is called
(a) Active partner (b) Sleeping partner
(c) Nominal partner (d) Secret partner
1. A government company is any company in which the paid up capital held by the government is not less than
(a) 49 per cent (b) 51 per cent
(c) 50 per cent (d) 25 per cent
2. Centralised control in MNC’s implies control exercised by
(a) Branches (b) Subsidiaries
(c) Headquarters (d) Parliament
3. PSE’s are organisations owned by
(a) Joint Hindu family (b) Government
(c) Foreign Companies (d) Private entrepreneurs
4. Reconstruction of sick public sector units is taken up by
(a) MOFA (b) MoU
(c) BIFR (d) NRF
5. Disinvestments of PSE’s implies
(a) Sale of equity shares to (b) Closing down private sector/public operations
(c) Investing in new areas (d) Buying shares PSE’s
6. The equity-based joint venture does not include
(a) Cooperative development (b) Company
(c) Partnership (d) Limited liability partnership
What is e-banking. What are the advantages of e-banking?
How does outsourcing represent a new mode of business?
Write a note on various telecom services available for enhancing business.
Describe briefly any two applications of e-business.
Explain briefly the principles of insurance with suitable examples.
What are the ethical concerns involved in outsourcing?
What is a Sole Proprietorship? Explain its significance in small-scale businesses.
Define the term ‘Global Enterprise.’
Describe the characteristics and benefits of a Global Enterprise.
What are the features of a Joint Venture?
What is a Public Sector Enterprise?
What is the relevance of Joint Ventures in today’s business environment? Explain with examples.
What are the differences between Public and Private Enterprises?
Explain the role and significance of Public Sector Enterprises in India.
Discuss the evolution and importance of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in India.
Explain the challenges faced by Public Sector Enterprises in India and suggest measures for improvement.