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Post NameInstructor in Commerce - Technical Education
Question Paper Code029/2025/OL
Category Code020/2024
Date of Test27 March 2025
Exam TypeOnline Examination
Total Questions100
1
Accounting standards deal with the aspects of
Answer
C. Both (1) and (2)
2
A and B are partners in a firm sharing profits/losses in the ratio 5:4. They admit C into the partnership for 1/5th share in the profits which is given by 2/15th by A and 1/15th by B. Calculate the new profit-sharing ratio.
Answer
B. 19:17:9
3
Before declaring a dividend for the current year, a company must first account for
Answer
D. Depreciation on assets for the current year, along with any pending depreciation from past years
4
Which theory suggests that the cost of capital initially declines as the leverage ratio increases, but after a certain point, it starts to rise?
Answer
A. Traditional Approach
5
Which of the following statements is/are true about the Net Working Capital concept? (i) It is the excess of current assets over current liabilities (ii) It is the firm's investment in total current assets. (iii) It is that portion of a firm's current assets which is financed by long-term funds
Answer
C. Only (i) & (iii)
6
Which of the following is/are not the assumption/s of Walter's Model of dividend theory? (i) The firm is an all-equity firm (ii) Rate of return and cost of capital are constant (iii) Perfect Capital markets (iv) No taxes
Answer
A. Only (i)
7
Identify the correct statement/s regarding Bin Card from the options given below (i) It contains the quantitative details of material received, issued, and returned to stores (ii) Inter-department transfers do not appear in Bin Card (iii) It contains information both in quantity and value
Answer
B. Statements (i) & (ii) are correct
8
From the following data, calculate P/V ratio. Selling price per unit Rs. 80 Direct material Rs. 20 Direct Labour Rs. 14 Variable Overheads - 100% of Direct Labour
Answer
D. 40%
9
Find out the Break-Even point in rupees from the following data. Fixed expenses Rs. 50,000 Selling price per unit Rs. 20 Variable expenses per unit Rs. 10 Budgeted output 8,000 units
Answer
A. Rs. 1,00,000
10
Which leadership theory seeks to determine universal personal characteristics of effective leaders?
Answer
A. Trait Theory
11
The motivation theory which suggests individuals are driven by hierarchy of needs
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C. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Theory
12
The key principle of Total Quality Management (TQM)
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D. Continuous improvement and customer satisfaction
13
When aggregate economic activity is declining, the economy is said to be in
Answer
B. Contraction
14
What will be the effect on rice market if buyers are expecting higher rice prices in the near future?
Answer
B. The demand for rice will increase
15
If the marginal product of labour is below the average product of labour, it must be true that
Answer
D. The average product of labour is falling
16
In which of the following company, one women director is a must?
Answer
D. All of the above
17
Those persons who were the members of the company during the 12 months preceding the date of winding up are called ______
Answer
C. List B
18
Which of the following powers can be exercised by the Board of Directors with out holding a meeting?
Answer
D. Power to appoint additional director
19
What is correct about private placement? (1) Issuer can make an issue of shares or convertible securities to a select group of persons exceeding 49 (2) Preferential allotment is a method of private placement (3) It also occurs when a listed issuer issues non-convertible debt instruments along with warrants to Qualified Institutions Buyers only
Answer
B. Only 2 & 3 correct
20
What is true about Shelf prospectus? (1) It is a prospectus which enables an issuer to make a series of issues within a period of 3 years without the need of filing a fresh prospectus every time. (2) Shelf prospectus facility is available for scheduled banks and Public Financial Institutions. (3) It is an offer document used in case of a book built public issue which contains all the relevant details except that of price or number of shares being offered
Answer
B. Only 2 correct
21
What is correct about BSE? (1) In 2017 BSE become the 1st listed stock exchange of India (2) BSE's vision is "To continue to be a leader, facilitate the financial well-being of people" (3) Indian clearing Corporation Limited ("ICCL") was incorporated in April 2017 as a wholly owned subsidiary of BSE
Answer
C. Only 1 correct
22
What is correct about Income Tax Act, 1961? (1) Section 9 deals with the Income deemed to accrue or arise in India (2) Section 6 deals with the Maximum Marginal Rate (3) Section 5 deals with the Scope of Total Income
Answer
A. Only 1 & 3 correct
23
What is true about the type of assessees? (1) An individual might be assigned the responsibility of paying taxes by the legal authorities and such individuals are called representative assessee (2) A person liable to pay taxes for the income or losses incurred by a third party is known as a deemed assessees (3) An individual who is liable to pay taxes for the income earned during a financial year is known as a normal assessee
Answer
D. Only 3 correct
24
What is correct about income tax return forms? (1) ITR-1 Form cannot be used if Total income exceeding Rs. 50 lakh (2) ITR-2 cannot be used if you are an Individual Director in a company (3) ITR-4 cannot be used for those Having income from any source outside India
Answer
C. Only 1 & 3 correct
25
What is/are correct about the product life cycle? (1) In the introduction stage, there are no benefits from economies of scale (2) In the maturity stage companies typically employ strategies such as market development, product development, or marketing innovation to ensure that the product remains successful (3) In the growth stage, company reduce marketing efforts and attempt to maximize the life of the product for as long as possible
Answer
A. Only 1 & 2 correct
26
Among the following, which statement(s) is/are correct? (1) Product Concept holds that consumers will favor products that are available and highly affordable (2) The production concept focuses on making superior product and improving them (3) Selling concept holds the idea that consumers will not buy enough of the organization's products unless the organization undertakes a large-scale selling and promotion effort
Answer
B. Only 3 correct
27
What is correct about auditing? (1) Its Secondary Objective is to detect frauds and errors in the books of accounts and financial records of the client's business (2) It is an examination of accounts and records with a view to ascertain any fact for some special purpose which varies from assignment to assignment (3) It involves evaluation of the relevance, reliability and adequacy of evidence in support of verifiable information
Answer
C. Only 1 & 3 correct
28
What is correct about the First auditor of the company? (1) First auditor of the company, other than a Government company, shall be appointed by the BOD within 60 days from the date of registration of the company; (2) If BOD fails to appoint, the first auditor is appointed by the members of the company, within 90 days, at an extraordinary general meeting (3) In case of Government company, first auditor shall be appointed by CAG within 30 days from the date of registration
Answer
D. Only 2 correct
29
What is the primary cause of biodiversity loss worldwide?
Answer
A. Habitat destruction
30
Which biogeochemical cycle lacks a gaseous phase and is primarily controlled by geological processes?
Answer
C. Phosphorous cycle
31
Which SDG directly addresses sustainable consumption and production?
Answer
B. SDG 12
32
Which machine learning technique is most commonly used for fraud detection in financial transactions?
Answer
B. Supervised learning
33
In digital governance, what is the primary advantage of blockchain technology?
Answer
C. Tamper-Proof recordkeeping
34
A company receives an email that appears to be from a trusted client but requests sensitive financial details. What type of cyber threat does this represent?
Answer
B. Phishing
35
What does the term "Time Value of Money" (TVM) imply?
Answer
C. A dollar today is worth more than a dollar in the future
36
Which financial ratio is most useful for assessing a company's ability to cover short-term liabilities with its most liquid assets?
Answer
B. Quick Ratio
37
Which of the following exchange rate mechanisms is least susceptible to speculative attacks?
Answer
B. Floating exchange rate
38
Under the MSME Act, a medium enterprise is defined based on investment in plant and machinery up to
Answer
C. Rs. 50 crore
39
Which government initiative is directly aimed at promoting entrepreneurship and job creation?
Answer
D. Startup India
40
Which technique is most suitable for evaluating a long-term project with uncertain cash flows?
Answer
B. Net Present Value (NPV)
41
Which of the following statements are true? (i) In horizontal strokes, the vowel places are counted from right to left (ii) In upstrokes, the vowel places are counted from the top downward (iii) In downstrokes, the vowel places are counted from the bottom upward.
Answer
D. None of the above
42
The consonant 'r' initially is written upward if
Answer
D. a vowel does not precede
43
The consonants 's' and 'z' are represented not only by their stroke form, but also by a small circle. Initially the circle represents the light sound of 's' only. Based on this statement, which of the following statements are false? (i) A small circle at medially represents the sound of 's' (ii) A small circle at medially represents the sound of 'z' (iii) A small circle at medially represents the sound of 's' or 'z'
Answer
D. None of the above
44
Match the following : (i) sound of 'zd' (p) sounds of two s's (ii) initially only (q) 'str' loop (iii) large loop (r) final 'st' loop (iv) large circle (s) 'sw' circle
Answer
B. (i)-(r), (ii)-(s), (iii)-(q), (iv)-(p)
45
Which of the following statement is false?
Answer
B. A small initial hook, written inside the curve adds to 'L' to a curved stroke
46
Which of the following statement/s is/are correct? (i) The left curve 'fr' is used if a vowel precedes when it stands alone. (ii) The right curve 'fr' is used if a vowel does not precede when it stands alone
Answer
C. Both are correct
47
Match the following : (i) 'f' or 'v' hook (j) A small initial hook written with right motion (ii) 'R' hook (k) Facile outlines (iii) hooked form 'LN' (l) A small final hook written with the left motion (iv) 'L' hook (m) A small initial hook written with left motion (n) upward or downward
Answer
A. (i)-(l), (ii)-(j), (iii)-(n), (iv)-(m)
48
The heavy sound of 'nz' after a curve is expressed by _____ written inside the hook 'n'.
Answer
B. the circle 's'
49
When 'shun' follows the circle 's' or circle 'ns' it is expressed by
Answer
C. A small hook written on the opposite side to the circle and with the same motion
50
Which form of 'H' is used when standing alone?
Answer
B. downward
51
Match the following Part A with Part B Part A Part B (i) initial 'r' preceded by a vowel (e) hooked finally (ii) after two downstrokes (f) downward 'R' (iii) 'L' immediately precedes a circle in a curve (g) same direction as the circle (iv) 'R' follows another stroke, written upward (h) upward 'R' (i) opposite direction of circle
Answer
A. (i)-(f), (ii)-(h), (iii)-(g), (iv)-(e)
52
The stroke form of 'w' or 'wh' is written, instead of hook, if a vowel precedes 'w' because
Answer
C. the initial hooks in 'wl' and 'whl' are read first
53
An _____ requires the use of an initial stroke, in order to give place for the vowel sign.
Answer
A. initial vowel
54
In words of one syllable, heavy strokes, without a final hook or a joined diphthong, are halved for ______ only.
Answer
D. d
55
Which of the following statements are false? (1) Double length upstrokes are written above, or on, or through the line according to the first vowel (2) Double length horizontals are written above, or on, or below the line according the first vowel (3) Double length upstrokes are written above, or on, or through the line according to first vowel (4) The stroke 'L' standing alone or with only a final circle attached, is doubled for 'tr' only
Answer
C. (2) and (3)
56
Self-con is indicated by
Answer
B. a disjoined circle 's' written in the position of the con-dot
57
The suffix 'fulness' is expressed by
Answer
C. disjoined 'fs'
58
'K' or 'G' is omitted between _______ when no vowel occurs immediately after 'K' or 'G' (i) ng and 't' (ii) ng and sh (iii) 't' and sh (iv) sh and mg
Answer
A. (i) and (ii)
59
Special contractions are formed according to the following rules (i) by using logograms (ii) by medial omission (iii) by intersection Which of the above are correct?
Answer
A. All of the above
60
Which word represents 't' in intersection?
Answer
D. attention
61
Which is usually connected to the computer using a cable?
Answer
A. Peripheral devices
62
____ includes icons that serve as shortcuts for common commands such as Save, print and spelling.
Answer
B. Toolbar
63
The shortcut key for making a text Bold is
Answer
A. Ctrl + B
64
Margins of the page can be set using which Menu
Answer
B. Layout
65
Mail merge is used to
Answer
A. Personize a document with data source
66
The animation-like effects that happen when you move from one slide to the next during a presentation
Answer
A. Slide transition
67
Which menu is used to insert slide number to slides?
Answer
B. Insert
68
Which function can be used in Excel?
Answer
D. All of the above
69
Setting rules for formatting cells in excel is termed
Answer
B. Conditional formatting
70
Pivot tables are present in
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A. MS Excel
71
What does PSD stand for?
Answer
B. Photoshop Document
72
CorelDraw is a __________ based drawing Application Package.
Answer
B. Vector
73
_____ is the name of the default Photoshop workspace.
Answer
B. Essentials
74
What is the default paper type/size when you open CorelDraw windows?
Answer
C. Letter
75
A ______ mode mixes the RGB values of an original color with the green, blue, and red channel values.
Answer
C. Hard Mix
76
When the sender and receiver interchange their role in communication is called
Answer
A. Transactional model
77
Pick out the correct sentence/sentences: I. Wiki is a type of content management system II. Blogger.com and Wordpress.Com are popular sites that offer vlogging facility III. Internet forums, social blogs, microblogs, wikis etc are the various types of social media that exist on the Internet IV. The three basic privacy levels in social media are personal, friends and public
Answer
C. I & III
78
Find the best answer based on the following hints : I. Subject is not mentioned. II. It is signed by the officer without stating his designation at the bottom as the same is written on the letter-head. Only the name is written within brackets. III. The name and address of the addressee is written at the end on left hand bottom corner of letter after the signature line. IV. It is addressed personally to an officer by his/her name.
Answer
C. Demi-Official Letter
79
Personal touch is absent in ________
Answer
B. Circular Letters
80
Varied perception is an example for _____.
Answer
D. Intrapersonal Barrier
81
Choose the correct passive form of the given sentence : The late author has written several novels and poetry collections.
Answer
B. Several novels and poetry collections have been written by the late author.
82
Convert the following sentence into indirect speech : He said, "My sister is preparing for her exams".
Answer
A. He said that his sister was preparing for her exams.
83
Identify the correct question tag for the sentence : None of the players has arrived yet, ________?
Answer
C. have they
84
Which of the following verbs best fits the sentence given below? Neither the manager nor his subordinates ________ responsible for the error.
Answer
B. are
85
Fill in the blank with a suitable option from the given alternatives. This problem is far _______ than we initially thought.
Answer
C. worse
86
Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentence : The scientist was acclaimed ______ his ground-breaking research in genetics.
Answer
A. for
87
Correct the incorrect statement : What a wonderfully performance it was!
Answer
A. What a wonderful performance it was!
88
Identify the part of speech of the underlined word in the sentence : She accepted the invitation with gratitude.
Answer
A. Noun
89
Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence : The manager _______ the reports every Monday morning.
Answer
B. reviews
90
Identify the infinitive in the following sentence : He hesitated to answer the difficult question.
Answer
C. to answer
91
Who is a Plebeian?
Answer
B. Working class person
92
Which is the correctly spelt word?
Answer
A. Bourgeoisie
93
Antonym of the word Slack is
Answer
B. Taut
94
Which of the following words are 'zero plurals'? (A) Child (B) Aircraft (C) Sheep (D) OX
Answer
A. Both (B) and (C)
95
Use appropriate phrasal verb Mary _____ with her sister and angrily went out of the room.
Answer
C. Fell out
96
The meaning of the phrase 'amor vincit omnia' is
Answer
D. Love conquers all
97
Find the one-word substitute for the underlined phrase. The loss of full control of the body's movements.
Answer
A. Ataxia
98
John was considered a _______ by his colleagues because of his unpredictable and troublesome character.
Answer
D. Loose cannon
99
Which of the following has the same meaning as "bawling"?
Answer
A. Lamenting
100
Use the correct prefix to make the opposite of the word "Political".
Answer
C. Apolitical

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