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Q:

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

Run out of steam

A) Lose impetus or enthusiasm.   B) To keep going even after losing all energy.
C) Have no more funds to proceed any further D) Build interest as you go along
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Lose impetus or enthusiasm.  

Explanation:
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Q:

Income taxes are allocated to

A) discontinued operations B) prior period adjustments
C) extraordinary items D) All the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All the above

Explanation:

Income taxes are allocated to extraordinary items, discontinued operations and prior period adjustments.

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Q:

Peacock was declared National Bird of India in which year?

A) 1963 B) 1960
C) 1953 D) 1950
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1963

Explanation:

In 1963, the peacock was declared theNational Bird of India because of its rich religious and legendary involvement in Indian traditions.

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Q:

Air contains water in a gaseous form called

A) vapour B) droplets
C) humidity D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) vapour

Explanation:

Air contains water in a gaseous form called water vapour.

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Q:

(P - 4)(P - 6)

Simplify the above?

Answer

(P - 4)(P - 6)


 


Now applying distributive property, we get


 


P.P - 4.P - 6.P + 6.4


 


P^2 - 10P + 24

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Q:

Explain the difference between fixed and flexible budgets ?

Answer

1. A fixed budget is established for a specific level of activity whereas flexible budget is prepared for various levels of activity.


2. Fixed budget cannot be changed after the period commences, whereas a flexible budget can be changed after the period commence.


3. Fixed budget is more suitable for fixed expenses whereas flexible budget takes both fixed as well as variable expenses in account.


4. Fixed budget includes only fixed costs, whereas a flexible budget includes fixed costs, variable costs and semi variable costs.


5. Fixed budget is mainly used in planning stage whereas flexible budget is used in controlling stage.

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Q:

Which describes how Africa was divided into countries?

A) Ethnic groups were each given their own country B) Artificial political unity was attempted
C) Boundaries were made according to language similarities D) Nomadic peoples were given control of their lands
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Ethnic groups were each given their own country

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Q:

Strength of concrete increases with

A) increase in fineness of cement B) decrease in size of aggregate
C) increase in water cement ratio D) decrease in curing time
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) increase in water cement ratio

Explanation:

Strength of concrete increases with increase in water cement ratio as the strength of the cement is directly proportional to water cement ratio.

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