NTA UGC NET/JRF Exam, Dec. 2020/June 2021 (Commerce) Shift-I

Total Questions: 100

11. Arrange in sequence the steps in the procedure of e-filing of an Income Tax Return

A. Login
B. Register
C. Verification
D. e-filing
E. Downloading utility and preparing the return
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Correct Answer: (d) B, A, E, D, C
Solution:

Following are the steps in theprocedure of e-filling an Income tax return :
• Register
• Login
• Downloading utility andpreparing the return
• e-filling
• verification
Note : e-filling is the short form of electronic filling of Income taxes. E-filling is when you electronically file your income tax return online for a particular year.

12. Given below are two statements :

Statement I : The aim of marketing is to make selling superfluous
Statement II : Marketing should result in a customer who is ready to buy
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

Correct Answer: (a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
Solution:

Both statement I and statement II are correct
Key points :
• According to peter Drucker, "The aim of marketing is to make selling unnecessary."
• The aim of marketing is to know and understand the customer so well that the product or service fits him and sells itself-ideally, marketing should result in a customer who is ready to buy.

13. What is the sustainable growth rate of a company that enjoys return on equity = 30 percent and a dividend payout ratio of 40 percent?

Correct Answer: (b) 18 per cent
Solution:

Return on Investment = 30%
Dividend Payout Ratio = 40%
Growth Rate = Return on Investment × (1 – D)
= 30 × (1 – 0.40)
= 30 × 0.60 = 18%

14. The mode of joint venturing international business that allows a company to conduct business in another country whose laws discourage foreign ownership is known as

Correct Answer: (d) Licensing
Solution:

Key points :
• The mode of joint venturing international business that allows a company to conduct business in another country whose laws discourage foreign ownership is known as 'Licensing'.
• Under International Licensing, a firm in one country to use its intellectual property (patents, trade marks etc.) For a predetermined fee.

15. An economy grows at 5%, 12%, and 7% over the last three years. The average annual increase over this period would be:

Correct Answer: (d) Less than 8%
Solution:

In the above question an economy grows at the rate of 5%, 12% and 7% in the last 3 years. Annual growth during the period =
Average Annual Growth Rate =Note : uses for the Geometric mean :
Anytime, when we are trying to calculate average rates of growth where growth is determined by multiplication not addition, we use the geometric mean.

16. An ITR-1 can be used by an individual having an income from

A. One house property
B. Pension
C. Interest on Fixed Deposits in Banks
D. Winnings from lottery
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Correct Answer: (a) A, B and C only 
Solution:

An ITR-1 can be used by an individual having an income from one house property, pension, interest on fixed deposits in banks.
Note : ITR-1 For Individuals being a resident (other than not ordinarily resident) having total income upto 250 lakhs, having income from salaries, one house property, other sources (Interest etc) and agricultural income upto Rs. 5,000
Note : Not for an Individual who is either director in a company or has invested in unlisted equity shares.

17. The sources of the Indian GAAP (IGAAP) include:

A. Indian Companies Act, 2013
B. Notifications issued by Ministry of Finance
C. Accounting standards
D. ICAI’s pronouncements
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Correct Answer: (c) A, C and D only
Solution:

The source of the Indian GAAP (IGAAP) includes:
• Indian Companies Act 2013
• Accounting standards
• ICAI's pronouncements
Note : Indian GAAP means generally accepted accounting principles applicable in India, as promulgated by the Indian Institute of Chartered accountants, companies Act 1956 or other body or person having a right under applicable laws to issue such accounting standards and other authoritative pronouncement.

18. A certain bivariate data xby and bxy have been calculated which is equal to 2.4 and 0.4, respectively. If the value of the x series are all multiplied by 5 and all values of y series are divided by 2, how would it affect the value of the two coefficients?

Correct Answer: (c) The coefficients are revised by bxy = 0.24 and byx = 4.0
Solution:

The coefficients are revised by bxy = .024, byx = 4.0

19. Match List-I with List-II relating to The Sale of Goods Act

List-IList-II
A. Actionable claimI. Goods to be manufactured after the making of the contract
B. Appropriation of goodsII. Goods owned by the seller at the time of the making of the contract of sale
C. Existing goodsIII. Separating the goods sold from other goods so as to determine and identify the actual goods to be delivered
D. Future goodsIV. Recovered only by means of a suit or an action in a court of law

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

ABCD
(a)IIIIIIIV
(b)IIIVIIII
(c)IIIIIVII
(d)IVIIIIII
Correct Answer: (d)
Solution:

Match List-I & List-II

List-IList-II
A. Actionable claimRecovered only by means of a suit or an action in a court of low
B. Appropriation of goodsSeparating the goods sold from other goods so as to determine and identify the actual goods to be delivered
C. Existing goodsGoods owned by the seller at the time of the making of the contract of sale.
D. Future goodsGoods to be manufactured after the making of the contract

20. Which one of the following is the most suitable coping mechanism if 'fear of overload' is the source of resistance to change?

Correct Answer: (b) Role clarity and definition
Solution:

Key points:

  • Resistance to change is a natural human response. Resistance and change go together. The most-suitable coping mechanism if 'fear of overload' is the source of resistance to change is Role clarity and definition.
    Source of ResistanceCoping Mechanisms
    (i) perceived peripherality of changeparticipation in diagnosis
    (ii) perception of impositionparticipation and involvement
    (iii) Indifference of the top managementActive support from the top
    (iv) Fear of large scale disturbancephasing of change
    (v) Fear of inadequate resourcephasing of change
    (vi) fear of obsolescenceSupport of resources
    (vii) fear of obsolescenceDevelopment of skills
    (viii) Fear of loss of powerRole of redefinition and reorientation