Multiple choice questions : Solutions of Questions on Page Number : 51 Q1 :The structure in which there is separation of ownership and management is called (a) Sole proprietorship (b) Partnership (c) Company (d) All business organisations Answer : The organisational structure in which there is separation of ownership and management is called a company. In a company, management and ownership lie in the hands of different individuals. A company is owned by its shareholders, while its management is handled by a group of elected persons known as the board of directors. The board of directors in turn appoints the…
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Multiple choice questions : Solutions of Questions on Page Number : 19 Q1 :Which of the following does not characterise a business activity? (a) Production of goods and services (b) Presence of risk (c) Sale or exchange of goods and services (d) Salary or wages Answer : Salary or wages is not a characteristic of business. In a business activity, the entrepreneurs work for themselves, solely for the profit motive. A business involves production and exchange of goods and services. Risk is also involved in carrying on a business because of the unpredictable events associated with it. Hence, the correct…
Answer the following Questions (Page 46) Q1.What was Vijay Singh’s weakness? Which awkward situation did it push him into? Ans: Vijay Singh was a wrestler. He was proud of his physical strength. His chief weakness was that he was boastful. He wanted to meet a ghost and teach him a lesson. His weakness pushed him into a difficult situation. He was told to go to the Haunted Deserts to meet the ghost. He could not say ‘No’ to the suggestion. Q2. Was the old woman’s gift to Vijay Singh eccentric? Why? Ans: The old woman was known to be eccentric…
Answer the following Questions Q1. In what way is Pambupatti different from any other village? Ans:While the people in other villages clashed with one another, people of Painbupatti lived in peace. They did not fight in the name of religion or language. In this way, Pambupatti is different from any other village Q2. Why is Prem determined not to return to his village? Ans: Prem had left his village when the people had gone mad. They set the houses on fire and killed one another. So Prem is determined not to return to his village. Q3. Why did Makara dislike…
Answer the following Questions Q1. What did the physicians ask Saeeda’s mother to do to get well? Did their advice help her? If not, why? Ans: The physicians advised Saeeda’s mother not to take normal food, and to remain shut in a small dark room. Q2.What did the specialist prescribe in addition to medicine? Ans: The specialist prescribed some effective but costly medicines. He told her to eat chapati, vegetables, milk, fruits, etc. He asked her to shift to a bigger room with windows and doors open. Above all, she should sit in the sun every mornjng for an hour…
Answer the following Questions Q1. What is the most obvious advantage of sleep? Ans: The most obvious advantage of sleep is that it gives rest to our tired body. After a good sleep we become alert and active again for the day’s work. Q2. What happens to our body when we sleep? Ans: When we sleep, our body gets much needed rest. Our muscles relax. Our heartbeat slows down. Our blood pressure also falls. Q3. Define a dream in your own words. Ans: A dream is an activity of the mind that takes place when we are asleep. Q4. Why…
Answer the following Questions Q1. The monkey was happy living in the fruit tree, but his happiness was not complete. What did he miss? Ans: The monkey was happy in his fruit tree home. He had plenty to eat, but he had no company. He felt lonely. He needed a companion to talk to and also to share his fruits. Q2. What did the two friends generally talk about? Ans: The monkey and the crocodile became fast friends. They talked about birds and animals. They also discussed the difficulties of the farmers when the rain failed. Q3. Why was the…
Answer the following Questions Q1. Why did Swami Haridas say Tansen was ‘talented’? Ans: Tansen, as a child, learnt to imitate the calls of birds and animals. One day he roared like a tiger in the forest. He intended to frighten the travellers. Swami Haridas was impressed by the skill of the boy. So he called Tansen ‘talented’. Q2. Why did Akbar ask Tansen to join his court? Ans: Tansen learnt music from Swami Haridas for eleven years. He himself became a famous singer. Sometimes he sang before Emperor Akbar. Akbar was so impressed that he asked Tansen to join…
Answer the following Questions Q1. What made Ray think the visitor was not really a shopper? Ans: Ray was deaf and dumb, but a good judge of men. His old wise eyes told him that the new visitors to his shop at that late hour, was not a shopper or customer. There was no friendliness in his eyes. Q2. Why do you think he had come to the shop? Ans: The visitor had not come to the shop to buy anything. Perhaps his intention was to loot the owner of his cash. He was in dire need of money. Q3.…
Answer the following Questions Q1. The shepherd had n’t been to school because (i)he was very poor. (ii)there were very few schools in those days. (iii)he wasn’t interested in studies. Choose the right answer. Ans: (ii) There were very few schools in those days. Q2.Who visited the shepherd one day. and why? Ans: The shepherd soon became famous for his wisdom and friendly nature. The king of Iran heard about him and visited him. He was riding a mule and dressed like a shepherd. Q3.Why did the other governors grow jealous of the shepherd? Ans: The common shepherd was appointed…