State the meaning of business.
The term business is derived from the word ‘busy’. Thus, business means being busy. However, in a specific sense business refers to any occupation in which people regularly engage in activities with a view to earning profit.
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.
Evaluate the need for outsourcing and discuss its limitations.
Discuss the limitations of electronic mode of doing business. Are these limitations severe enough to restrict its scope? Give reasons for your answer.
What are the ethical concerns involved in outsourcing?
How would you classify business activities?
List any five major commercial cities of ancient India?
Explain the functions of commercial banks with an example of each.
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
State any three differences between e-business and traditional business.
What were the different types of Hundi in use by traders in ancient times?
Write a note on various telecom services available for enhancing business.
Why is business considered as economic activity?
Define Industry. Explain various types of industries giving examples.