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Mental Ability IQ determination test Model Questions for PUNSUP Jobs Mental Ability IQ determination test Model Questions for PUNSUP Jobs PUNSUP Jobs 2011: Recruitment for Various Vacancies This Mental Ability IQ determination test will consist of 10 or 20 questions depending on which post you have applied 1. A race always has (a) Referee (b) Spectators (c) Rivals (d) Prize Ans. (c) 2. If the alphabet is written in the reverse order and every alternate letter starting with Y is dropped, which letter will be exactly in the middle of the remaining letters of the alphabet? (a) M (b) N (c) O (d) M or O Ans. (b) 3. Five boys took part in a race. Raj finished before Mohit but behind Gaurav, Ashish fonished before Sachin but behind Mohit. Who won the race? (a) Raj (b) Gaurav (c) Mohit (d) Ashish Ans. (B) 4. Pointing to a man on the stage, Rita says, “He is the brother of the daughter of the wife of my husband”. How is

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Mental Ability IQ determination test Model Questions for PUNSUP Jobs Mental Ability IQ determination test Model Questions for PUNSUP JobsPUNSUP Jobs 2011: Recruitment for Various VacanciesThis Mental Ability IQ determination test will consist of 10 or 20 questionsdepending on which post you have applied1. A race always has(a) Referee(b) Spectators(c) Rivals(d) Prize

Ans. (c)

2. If the alphabet is written in the reverse order and every alternate letter starting with Y is dropped, which letter will be exactly in the middle of the remaining letters of the alphabet?(a) M(b) N(c) O(d) M or OAns. (b)

3. Five boys took part in a race. Raj finished before Mohit but behind Gaurav, Ashish fonished before Sachin but behind Mohit. Who won the race?(a) Raj(b) Gaurav(c) Mohit(d) Ashish

Ans. (B)

4. Pointing to a man on the stage, Rita says, “He is the brother of the daughter of the wife of my husband”. How is the man on the stage related to Rita?(a) Son(b) Husband(c) Cousin(d) Nephew

Ans. (A)Directions: In the following three questions, four of the following five are alike a certain way and so form a group. Which is the one that does not belong to that group?

5. (a) Carrot(b) Radish(c) Potato(d) Sweet Potato

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Ans. (c)

6. (a) Ring(b) Ornament(c) Necklace(d) Bangle(e) Bracelet

7. (a) Himachal Pradesh(b) jharkhand(c) Jammu & Kashmir(d) Chandigarh

Ans. (d)

8. Triangle : Hexagon ::?:?(a) Cone : Sphere(b) Rectangle : Octagon(c) Pentagon : Heptagon(d) Angle : QuadrilateralAns. (b)

9. Food : Hungry::?:?(a) Thought : Politics(b) Water : River(c) Rest : Weary(d) Wine :IntoxicationAns. (c)

10. In a certain code language TAP is written as SZO, then in the same code language, FREEZE is written as(a) EQDFYG(b) ESDFYF(c) GQFDYF(d) EQDDYDAns. (d)11. How many A’s are there in the following series which are immediately followed by B as well as immediately proceeded by Z?A M B Z A N A A B Z A BA Z B A P Z A B A Z A B(a) Nil(b) One(c) Two(d) ThreeAns. (d)

12. If HOTEL is coded as 60. How will you code BORE?(a) 62(b) 40(c) 42

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(d) 26Ans. (b)

Directions (Questions 13 to 17): Study the given information carefully and answer the questions that follow:(i) Six friends P, Q, R, S, T and U are members of the club and play a different game of Football, Cricket, Tennis, Basket ball, Badminton and Volley ball.(ii) T who is taller than P and S plays Tennis.(iii) The tallest among them plays Basket ball.(iv) The shortest among them plays Volley ball.(v) Q and S neither play Volley ball nor Basket ball.(vi) R plays Volley ball.(vii) T is between Q who plays Foot ball and P in order of height.13. Who among them is taller than R but shorter than P?(a) Q(b) T(c) Data inadequate(d) None of theseAns. (e)14. Who will be at the third place if they are arranged in the descending order of their height?(a) Q(b) P(c) S(d) TAns. (d)15. Which of the following statements is not true?(a) P is shorter than R(b) Q is taller than S(c) S is taller than R(d) T is taller than RAns. (a)16. Who among them plays Basket ball?(a) Q(b) R(c) S(d) UAns. (d)17. What does S play?(a) Cricket(b) Badminton(c) Foot ball(d) Either Cricket or BadmintonAns. (d)

18. In a row of students, Ravi is 21st from either end of the row. How many students arethere in a row?(a) 42(b) 41(c) 43

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(d) 40Ans. (b)

19. If the day before yesterday was Thursday, when will be Sunday?(a) Today(b) Two days after today(c) Tomorrow(d) Day after tomorrowAns. (c)20. A monkey climbs five metres at the beginning of each minute and then slips back twometers in the next minute before he again starts climbing. If he starts his ascent at8:00 am, at what time will he first touch a flag 17 metres from the ground?(a) 8:10 am(b) 8:06 am(c) 8:09 am(d) 8:12 amAns. (c)

General knowledge PUNSUP Exam Model Questions General knowledgeGeneral Knowledge Practice Test for PUNSUP JobsPractice paper For Jobs in Punjab State Civil Supplies Corporation Limited1. Socialists consider State as—(A) A necessary evil(B) An instrument of exploitation(C) A divine institution(D) A positive goodAns: (A)

2. Psychoanalysis principle is given by—(A) Lawrence(B) Freud(C) Einstein(D) BakerAns: (B)

3. Which of the following countries is not a member of S.A.A.R.C.?(A) India(B) Pakistan(C) Afghanistan(D) NepalAns: (C)

4. Which foreign citizen was awarded the Bharat Ratna award first?(A) Martin Luther King(B) Javed Ahmed(C) Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan

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(D) Nelson MandelaAns: (C)

5. On which date is the World Environment Day celebrated?(A) 5th June(B) 5th October(C) 10th November(D) 19th NovemberAns: (A)

6. The oldest Indian University is—(A) Calcutta University(B) Bombay University(C) Madras University(D) Banaras Hindu UniversityAns: (A)

7. Which among the following is not a missile?(A) Trishul(B) Prithvi(C) Nag(D) ShastraAns: (D)

8. Who among the following was the first to set his feet on the surface of the moon?(A) Neil Armstrong(B) Edwin Aldrin(C) Rakesh Sharma(D) Yuri GagarinAns: (A)

9. ‘Zero’ was introduced by—(A) IndiansB) Egyptians(C) Greeks(D) None of theseAns: (A)

10. ‘Liberty, equality and Fraternity’ is the call associated with—(A) Americal Revolution(B) French Revolution(C) Chinese Revolution(D) Russian RevolutionAns: (B)

11. V. I. Lenin is associated with—(A) Russian Revolution of 1917(B) Chinese Revolution of 1949(C) German Revolution

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(D) French Revolution of 1789Ans. (A)

12. Who was the first Indian to be the President of U. N. General Assembly?(A) Natwar Singh(B) V. K. Krishna Menon(C) Smt. Vijay Lakshmi Pandit(D) Romesh BhandariAns. (C)

13. The name ‘Thyangraja’ is associated with—(A) Dance(B) Veena(C) Carnatic Music(D) FluteAns. (C)

14. Chandigarh City was designed by—(A) Edward Lutyens(B) Michelangelo(C) Wren(D) Le CorbusierAns. (D)

15. ‘Perestroika’ is related to—(A) V. P. Singh(B) George-Bush(C) Nelson Mandela(D) Mikhail GorbachevAns. (D)

16. Who gave the Slogan ‘Do or Die’?(A) Subhash Chandra Bose(B) Jawahar Lal Nehru(C) Lal Lajpat Rai(D) Mahatma GandhiAns. (D)

17. Who is the Supreme Commander of all the defense Forces of India?(A) Army Commander(B) Commander of Air Force(C) Prime Minister of India(D) President of IndiaAns. (D)

18. Which one of the following is concerned with the promotion of dance, drama and music?(A) Sangeet Natak Academy(B) Sahitya Academy(C) National School of Drama

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(D) Lalit Kala AcademyAns. (A)

19. The National flower of India is—(A) Rose(B) Lotus(C) Sunflower(D) ChampaAns. (B)20. The Organization which looks after the credit needs of agriculture and rural development is—(A) F.C.I.(C) N.A.B.A.R.D.(B) I.D.B.I.(D) I.C.A.R.Ans. (C)

21. Which of the following leader was awarded Bharat Ratna is his life time?(A) Rajiv Gandhi(B) Morarji Desai(C) Sardar Vallabhai Patel(D) Lal Bahadur ShastriAns. (B)

22. Which is the highest Gallantry Award?(A) Param Vir Chakra(B) Maha Vir Chakra(C) Ashok Chakra(D) Kirti ChakraAns. (A)

23. Arjun Awards are given to outstanding persons in the field of—(A) Science(B) Sports(C) Arts(D) Social WorkAns. (B)

24. Which State of India has no railway line?(A) Arunachal Pradesh(B) Meghalaya(C) Tripura(D) NagalandAns. (B)

25. Gyanpith Award is given for outstanding contribution in—(A) Music(B) Culture(C) Literature

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(D) ScienceAns. (C)

1.Who is the Governor of punjab Currently? Shri Devanand Konwar Shri N. N. Vohra Smt. Urmila Singh Shri Shivraj Patil

2.After two abortive Anglo-Sikh wars, Punjab was finally annexed to the British Empire in ?

1849 1850 1851 1852

3...........princely states of East Punjab were grouped together to form a single state called PEPSU

7 8 9 10

4.PEPSU state was merged with Punjab in ? 1952 1954 1956 1958

5.In ............., Haryana was carved out of Punjab. 1960 1962 1964 1966

6.Punjab is having ......... per cent geographical area of country 1.5 3.5 5.5 9.5

7.Punjab produces ......... per cent of Wheat  and ...... per cent of Rice  in the country 40,36 36,28 32,20 22,12

8.There are ............. lakh small-scale units in Punjab. 1.57 2.04

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2.52 3.96.

9. Dam which has been constructed near  Madhopur Head Works is ? Bhakra Dam Nangal Dam Ranjit Sagar Dam Sutlej Dam

10. Punjab is having geographical area of ....... lakh hectares . 50.36 55.95 61.75 68.58

11.The total Network Length in Punjab is is ...... km 40,312 50,506 65,215 87,568

12.Punjab extends from the latitudes ? 19.30° North to 28.32° North 2.30° North to 18.32° North 29.30° North to 32.32° North 39.30° North to 52.32° North

13.Punjab extends from the longitudes 73.55° East to 76.50° East 69.55° East to 72.50° East 65.55° East to 68.50° East 62.55° East to 65.50° East

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14.Of the five Takhts of Sikkhism, ...........is/are in Punjab One Two Three Four

15.Punjab is Divided into ...... districts 19 20 21 22

16.The First Anglo-Sikh War between the British East india Company and Sikh Empire started in ?

1845

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1846 1847 1848

17.Maharaja Ranjit Singh was crowned in year ? 1799 1801 1803 1805

18.Guru Nanak Dev was born in ? 1466 1467 1468 1469

19.Bhakra Nangal Dam is Asia's largest Dam Having height of ? 210.55 m 225.55 m 310.55 m 325.55 m

20.Gurmukhi was standardized by ? Guru nanak Dev Guru Angad Dev Guru Teg Bahadur Guru Gobind Singh

1. Who was the founder of Civil Aviation in India?(A) H. J. Bhabha(B) Vikram Sarabhai(C) J. R. D. Tata(D) A. P. SharmaAns. (C)

2. ‘Chipko Movement’ is concerned with conservation of the—(A) Rivers and Streams(B) Trees in Forests(C) National Income(D) ImportsAns. (B)

3. Former U. N. Secretary General Kofi Annan belonged to which of the following countries—(A) Ghana(B) Ivory Coast(C) Congo(D) KenyaAns. (A)

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4. The international court of Justice is in?(A) America(B) England(C) France(D) HollandAns. (D)

5. Which state of India was shocked by a devastating earthquake on 26 January, 2001?(A) U. P.(B) Uttaranchal(C) Gujarat(D) JharkhandAns. (C)

6. Leander Paes is associated with—(A) Cricket(B) Hockey(C) Football(D) Lawn TennisAns. (D)

7. Who won the Cricket/World Cup 2011?(A) Australia(B) Kenya(C) India(D) Sri LankaAns. (C)

8. The members of which organ of UNO have the right to Veto a resolution?(A) General Assembly(B) Security Council(C) Trusteeship Council(D) International Court of JusticeAns. (B)

9. Microsoft Corporation deals with—(A) Soft drinks(B) High Quality Microscope(C) Motherboard(D) Computer SoftwareAns. (D)

10. The ex-officio chairman of the Planning Commission is—(A) President(B) Vice-President(C) Prime Minister(D) Finance MinisterAns. (C)

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11. Green colour in the National Flag signifies—(A) Truth(B) Prosperity(C) Holiness(D) SacrificeAns. (B)

12. On which date is Children Day celebrated?(A) September 10(B) September 5(C) October 2(D) November 14Ans. (D)

13. ‘Satyameva Jayate’ is taken from—(A) Mundaka Upanishad(B) Arthashastra(C) Ramayana(D) MahabharatAns. (A)

14. The term ‘Fourth State’ refers to—(A) Socialist countries(B) Less developed countries(C) Colonial countries(D) PressAns. (D)

15. Which of the following is a folk dance?(A) Odissi(B) Bihu(C) Manipuri(D) BharatnatyamAns. (B)

16. Which of the following is a Union Territory—(A) Tripura(B) Manipur(C) Nagaland(D) ChandigarhAns. (D)

17. Oscar Awards are related to excellence in—(A) Literature(B) Science(C) Journalism(D) FilmAns. (D)

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18. ‘Air Pollution’ is usually high in—(A) Hilly areas(B) Villages(C) Industrial cities(D) Sea BeachesAns. (C)

19. What is ‘Mandi House’ ?(A) A film by Shyam Benegal(B) The office of Director General of Doordarshan(C) Commercial Centre in Mumbai(D) Film Censor Board of IndiaAns. (B)

20. Who was honoured with ‘Bharat Ratna’ in his own life-time.?(A) Lal Bahadur Shastri(B) K. Kamraj Nadar(C) M.G. Ramachandran(D) Purushottam Das TandonAns. (D)

21. Which mobile phone service has “Empress Yourself” as its advertisement line?(A) Idea(B) Airtel(C) Hutch(D) BSNLAns. (B)

22. Mangalore Refineries and Petro-chemicals ltd. is in sister company of—(A) IOC(B) BPCL(C) HPCL(D) ONGCAns. (D)

23. ‘World Development Report’ is the publication of—(A) International Monetary Fund(B) World Bank(C) World Trade Organisation(D) UNTADAns. (B)

24. The first ‘Bio-tech City’ of the country is—(A) Bangalore(B) Kanpur(C) Lucknow(D) New DelhiAns. (C)

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25. The Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) built in India has been named as—(A) Indrajeet(B) Tejus(C) Pawanputra(D) SamiranAns. (B)

1. Cooking is quicker in pressure cooker because?(A) Increased pressure raises boiling point(B) Steam is not wasted(C) Steam cooks food faster(D) Water boils at lower temperatureAns: A

2. A radio station broadcasts at frequency of 819 kI-lz. The wave length of radio wave is—(A) 36.6 m(B) 366m(C) 3660 m(D) None of the aboveAns: B

3. Pasteurization of milk is performed at?(A) 100°C for 15 minutes(8) 82°C for 30 minutes(C) 72°C for 20 minutes(D) 62°C for 30 minutesAns: D

4. Nitrogen is an important component of?(A) Lipid(B) Carbohydrate(C) Polyphosphate(D) ProteinAns: D

5..Which statement is correct about enzymes?(A) Enzymes are made up of protein(B) Enzymes are made up of fat(C) Enzymes are made up of nucleic acid(0) Enzymes are made up of vitaminAns: A

6. Biogas contains—(A)50—70% methane(B)30—40% methane(C)10—20% methane(D) 80-90% ethaneAns: A

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7. Among the following which one is not the element of physicalenvironment?(A) Landiorms(B) Soils(C)Minerals(D) Settlements

Ans: D

8. In terms of area, maximum forests in India are?(A) Monsoon(B) Tundra(C) Evergreen(D) TidalAns: A

9. In which occupation, the majority of inhabitants of plain are engaged?(A) Agriculture(B) Cattle-rearing(C) Fishing(D) TradeAns: A

10. Main occupation of the dwellers of plateau is?(A)Agriculture(B) Mining(C)Cattle-rearing(D) FishingAns: B

11. The coffee is the plant of which type of climate ?(A)Tropical(B) Monsoon(C) Temperate(D) ColdAns: A

12. Minimum density of population is in ?(A) Meghalaya(B) Mizoram(C) Sikkim(D) Arunachal PradeshAns: C

13. How long is the oceanic boundary of India?(A) 6157.6 km(B) 7517.6 km(C) 7516.6 km(D) 15200 kmAns: C

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14. ‘Igloo’ a type of house is made of?(A)Ice(B) Grass(C) Clothes(D) All of the aboveAns: A

15. Of which of the following life period is most?(A) Carbon dioxide(B) Methane(C) C.F.C.(D) Nitrous oxideAns: D

16. A company having offices at different places in foreign countries is called(A) Multi National(B) Foreign Associates(C) Sister Concern(D) Subordinate OfficeAns :A

17. AIDS is caused by a(A) Fungus(B) Bacteria(C) Virus(D)Either (A) or (B)Ans : C

18. The Head Quarters of the Asian Development Bank is locatedIn?(A) Manama(B) Kuala Lumpur(C)Seoul(D) ManilaAns : D

19. Which of the following is the abbreviated name of the organization working for the welfare of the children ?(A)CII(B) CIC(C)CRY(D) PACAns : C

20. Who amongst the following is NOT a member of SAARC?(A)India(B) Pakistan(C)Nepal(D) MyanmarAns : D

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21. Neerja Bhanot Award is given for which of the following causes ?(A) Promoting literacy(B) Excellence in the field of literature(C) Excellence in the field of Cinema(D) Working for empowerment of Women

Ans : D

22. Which of the following is the name of the organization associated with the field of Science and Technology ?(A)CASTASIA(B) CLRC(C)GATT(D) APHLC

Ans : A

23. Who amongst the following is the author of the book ‘Brideless inWembley’?(A) Sanjay Sun(B) Gautam Bhimani(C) Kiran Nagarkar(D) N. GopalaswamiAns : A

24. India is planning to build a 608 km. road link which will pass through Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttaranchal, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh etc. The facility will help in developing infrastructure and trade links mainly with which of following countries?(A) Pakistan(B) Nepal(C) Myanmar(D) China

Ans : D

25. Dada Saheb Phalke Awards are given for showing excellence in the field of(A) Journalism(B) Literature(C)Sports(D) CinemaAns

Management

1. Assertion (A): Today managers with leadership qualities and skills are preferred to managers with expertise alone.Reason (R): The major organisational changes now emphasis managing people and process.

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Codes:(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.(c) A is true but R is false.(d) A is false but R is true.Ans-(a)

2. Assertion (A): Special rules and procedures are followed in the import and export trade.Reason (R): The need for import and export trade is explained by the principles of ‘Comparative Cost Theory’.Codes:(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.(b) Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A.(c) A is true but R is false.(d) A is false but R is true.Ans:-(b)

3. Brainstorming is used by the management for:(a) Work allocation on the shop floor.(b) Generating alternative for problem solving.(c) The promotion of research and development.(d) Training employees.Ans-(b)

4. Indian banks have the maximum foreign branches in.(a) Bangladesh(b) U.K.(c) U.S.A(d) Sri LankaAns:- (b)

5. For a positively sloped straight line supply curve that intersects the price axis is:(a) Equal to zero(b) Equal to one(C) Greater than one(d) ConstantAns(c)

6. Put into chronological order on the basis of development:1. Law of demand .2. Law of indifference.3. Law of diminishing marginal utility.4. Revealed preference curve.5. Indifference curve.(a) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.(b) 1, 5, 3, 4, 2(c) 1, 3, 2, 5, 4(d) 1, 3 ,4, 2, 5Ans:-(c )

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7. All money Costs can be regarded as:(a) Social costs(b) Opportunity costs(c) Explicit costs(d) Real costs .Ans:- (c)

8. Assertion (A): MBO is effective way of planning and organising the work.Reason (R): Employees participate in setting the objectives.Codes:(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.(b) Both A and R are true but. R is not the correct explanation of A.(c) A is true but R is false.(d) A is false but R is true.Ans:-(c)

9. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.List-IA. Principle of managementB. Management by objectivesC. Human Resources Approach School.D. Human Relations.List-II1. Douglas Mc Gregor2. Chester Barnard3. Henry Fayol4, George Elton Mayo5. Peter DruckerCodes:A B C D(a) 1 2 3 4(b) 4 5 1 3(c) 2 1 3 4(d) 4 5 2 1Ans:- (d )

10. If for a sample data: Mean <="" mode,="" then="" the="" distribution="" is(a) Skewed to the right(b) Symmetric(c) Skewed to the left(d) Neither symmetric nor skewedAns:- (c)

11. Which of the following is not discount policy?(a) Trade discount policy(b) Discount cash policy(c) Quantity discount policy(d) All of the aboveAns:- (d )

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12. Which committee was constituted for reforms in tax-structure?(a) Narsimham Committee.(b) Chelliah Committee.(c) Gadgil Committee.(d) Kelkar Committee.Ans:- (b)

13. The Sum of squared deviation is the least when taken from :(a) Mode.(b) Median.(c) Arithmetic Mean.(d) Geometric Mean.Ans:- (c)

14. The Fisher Index Number is:(a) GM of Laspeyres and Paasche index numbers(b) AM of Laspeyres and Paasche index numbers(c) HM of Laspeyres and Paasche index numbers(d) GM of Laspeyres and Marshall-Edge worth index numbersAns:- (a )

15. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:List-IA. Managerial GridB. 3-D ApproachC. Contingency ModelD. System ApproachList-III. H. Koontnz..2. F. E. Fiedler.3. R. R. Blake.4. R. Likert.5. W. I. Reddin.Codes: A B C D(a) 1 4 2 3(b) 3 5 4 2(c) 4 1 2 3(d) 3 5 2 4Ans:- (d )

16. Dumping is an example of:(a) Monopolistic practice in international trade(b) Monopoly in international trade(c) Oligopoly in international trade(d) Perfect competition in international tradeAns:- (a )

17. Which of the following speculative activities is based on disparityin quote prices in different markets?

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(a) Option dealings(b) Arbitrage(c) Margin trading(d) Blank transfersAns:- (b)

18. Find the odd one out:(a) Human relations theory(b) Informal functioning(c) Humanistic theory(d) None of the aboveAns:- (d)19. Cross elasticity of complementary goods is:(a) Negative(b) Zero(c) High(d) InfiniteAns:- (a)

20. Consider the following elements in a feedback loop is:1. Identification of deviations2. Measurement of actual performance3. Actual performance4. Comparison of actual against standards. The correct sequence of these elements in theFeed back loop is:(a) 3, 2, 1, 4 (b) 3, 2, 4, 1(c) 2, 3, 1, 4 (d) 2, 3, 4, 1Ans:- (a )

21. The Human Relations Theory rejects:(a) Formal institutionalization.(b) Informal functioning(c) Human Motivation.(d) PeopleAns:- (d)

22. Who wrote Management and Moral?(a) Taylor(b) Roethliberger(c) Riggs(d) None of the aboveAns:-(b )

23. Match the following:

List-I List-IIA. Cardinal approach 1. Marginal utilityB. Ordinal approach 2. Alfred MarshallC. Hicks-Allen approach 3. J. R. HicksD. Consumer’s surplus 4. Indifference curve

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5. Revealed preference theory.Codes:A B C D(a) 1 2 3 4(b) 1 5 4 2(c) 1 3 4 2(d) 1 3 2 4Ans:- (b)

24. Marginal (minimum) cost occurs at the output where:(a) The total product is at a maximum.(b) The marginal project of the variable factors is at a maximum.(c) The factors are combined in their best possible proportion.(d) The average product of the variable factors is at a maximum.Ans:- (b)

25. Which of the following occupations should be included under the heading of“Primary Production”?l. Quarrying2. Fishing3. Farming4. Coal Mining(a) 1 only(b) 1 and 2 only(c) 1 and 3 only(d) l, 2, 3and 4Ans:- (d)

26. In the case of consumer’s demand curve, determined the price but in the case of producer1. AR curve determined the price2. AR curve determined the price and income3. MR curve determined the price4. MR curve and AR curve are determined the price(a) 1 only(c) 3 only(b) 2 only(d) 4 onlyAns:- (a)

27. Which of the following is the correct statement1. The slope of the Isoquants represents the MRTS.2. The MRTS of the input x and y =MPx / MPy3. The elasticity of substitution between two inputs x and y is proportionate change in the ratio two inputs divided by proportionate change in the MRTS4. If degree of homogeneity is greater than one, the production function is increasing returns to fixed factor(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (b) 1, 3 and 4(c) 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2 and 3Ans:- (d)

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28. Price discrimination is possible:(a) When elasticities of demand in different markets are the same at the ruling price(b) When elasticities of demand are different in different markets at the ruling price(c) When elasticities cannot be known .(d) None of the aboveAns:- (a)

29. The imposition of a ceiling on a monopolist’s price will effect his(a) Profits only(b) Average revenue in the short-run only(c) Equilibrium output only(d) Equilibrium output and profitsAns:- (d)

30. A firm enjoys maximum control over the price of its product under:(a) Monopoly(b) Perfect competition(c) Oligopoly(d) Imperfect competitionAns:- (a)

31. What does ‘Hierarchy of Authority’ means?1. The lower levels have to pursue the goals laid down by higher levels.2. The upper levels of hierarchy set the goals to be pursued.3. The upper level can not take disciplinary action against subordinates.4 The lower levels have freedom to carry out the operations.(a) 1 and 2(b) 2 and 3(c) 3 and 4(d) l and 4Ans:- (a)

32. Consider the following statements1. The terms ‘Administration’ and ‘Management’ are synonymous.2. Administration is a wider term than Management.3. Management is a wider term than Administration.4. Management is a narrower term than Administration.5. Administration encompasses activities like the sel1ing out of policies and objectivities, designing the organisational structure etc.6. Management is concerned with those operations leading an organisation. towards success with is the broader framework set up by Administration.Select the correct codes:(a) 1, 2,. 5 and 6(b) 2, 4, 5 and 6(c) 3, 4, 5 and 6(d) 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6Ans:-(b)

33. Which pattern reflects a pure executive form of management?(a) Functional

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(b) Line(c) Line and Staff(d) CommitteeAns:- (a)

34. ‘Coordination’ in an organisation means:1. Complete control of the activities of the employees.2. .To secure harmony among different units of the organisation.3. Removal of conflict and overlapping in the organisation.Codes:(a) 1 and 2(b) 1 and 3(c) 2 and 3(d) l, 2 and 3Ans:- (c)

35. Assertion (A): The theory and hypotheses of Argyris suggest no relationship between personal development of the individual and the organisational situation.Reason (R): The principles and the characteristics of a formal organisation. in the opinion of Argyris, are incongruent to the needs of adult human beings.Codes:(a) A and R are true and. R is the correct explanation of A.(b) A and R are true but R does not explain A.(c) A is true but R is false.(d) A is false but R is true.Ans:- (d)

36. Which one of the following is NOT the main concern of ‘Scientific Management’?-(a) Production(b) Efficiency(c) Mechanistic Methods(d) RationalityAns:- (c)

37. Which one of the following concepts are not associated with Scientific Management?I. Mental RevolutionII. Unity of CommandIII. Rule of ThumbIV. Time and Motion StudyV. Differential Piece rate planSelect the correct code:(a) I, II and IV (b) II, III and IV(c) II and III. (d) I, IV and VAns:- (c)

38. Which of the following are the principles of ‘Scientific Management’?1. Development of a science of work2. Different Piece Rate Plan3. Standardisation of tools and equipments4. Scientific selection of workman

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5. Co-operation between managers and workersSelect the correct code:(a) 1, 3, 4 and 5(b)1, 4 and 5.(c) 1, 2, 3, and 4(d) l, 2, 3, 4 and 5.Ans:- (b)

39. The Greatman theory of leadership led to the rise of(a) The Behavioural theory of leadership(b) The Trait theory of leadership(c) The situational theory of leadership(d) None of the aboveAns:- (b)

40. The central principle which derives from McGregor’s Theory is:(a) Directional and control(b) Co-ordination(c) Scalar Principle(d) IntegrationAns:- (d)

41. Assertion (A): Effective motivation is moderated by organisational complexity and conflicts.Reason (R): An individual’s motives may he complex and conflicting.codes:(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.(b) Both A and R are true, but R is nor a correct explanation of A.(c) A is true but R is false.(d) A is false but R is true.Ans:- (d)

42. The famous book “The Philosophy of Management” was written by(a) Henery Fayol(b) Oliver Sheldon(c) F. W. Taylor(d) UrwickAns:-(b)

43. The first stock exchange was set up in India in(a) Calcutta(b) Bombay(c) Delhi(d) MadrasAns:-(b)

44. Which of the speculators expects the price of securities to rise in the near future?(a) Bull(b) Bear(c) Stag

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(d) Lane duckAns:- (a)

45. Stock exchange deals with the(a) Second-hand securities(b) Issue of equity shares,(c) Issue of preference shares(d) Issue of debentures.Ans:- (a)

46. Burns and Stalker model for categorising organisations by structural design uses theterms: (a) Functional and geographic(b) Functional and organic(c) Geographic and mechanistic(d) Mechanistic and organic.Ans:- (b)

47. The quality of information is measured by its:(a) Accuracy(b) Cost(c) Degree of Statistical Validity(d) TimelinessAns:- (d)

48. Which of the following departments is not directly affected by the facilities location decision?(a) Production/Operations(b) Marketing(c) Personnel and HRD(d) None of the above.Ans:- (d)

49. Of the three costs relevant to a decision on inventory, which is the most difficult to estimate?(a) Shortage costs(b) Carrying Costs(c) Order costs(d) Transportation costsAns:- (a)

50. Increasing returns imply:(a) Constant average cost(b) Diminishing cost per unit of output(c) Optimum use of capital and factor(d) External economiesAns:-(b)