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Ph.D./M.Phil. (COMMERCE)
Entrance Test, 2019
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : Each question carries four alternative answers. The candidate is required to write the correct
option. Each question carries one mark.
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1. The type of research which allows the researcher to gain a better concept and provides
direction in order to initiate a more structured research is termed as :
2. The sampling technique under which population is divided into mutually exclusive groups
and the researcher draws sample is called :
3. A logic which includes drawing culmination/inference from a given list of certain facts is :
4. Research studies which determine the frequency with which something occurs or its causal
association with something else is called :
5. The different conditions that prevail in a research study under which experimental and
control groups are put are called as :
7. The ones that have a strong contingent effect on the relationship between the independent
and dependent variables :
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8. A statement about the magnitude, trend or behaviour of a population under study is
called :
(1) Null hypothesis (2) Alternative hypothesis
(3) Descriptive hypothesis (4) Relational hypothesis
9. Which principle advocates the simultaneous or a sequential use of qualitative and quantitative
methods of investigation ?
(1) Principle of triangulation (2) Principle of validity
(3) Principle of research design (4) Principle of testing
10. A survey which is conducted on different sample groups at different time intervals, is
called :
(1) Cross-sectional study (2) Cohort analysis
11. The research variable in a longitudinal research design is studied over intervals
in time.
(1) Fixed (2) Alternate
(3) Both (1) and (2) (4) None of the above
13. Those entities on which treatments are applied in research are termed as :
(1) Variables (2) Test units (3) Instruments (4) Symbols
14. Which variable pose threat to the external and internal validity of the experiment ?
(1) Dependent variable (2) Independent variable
(3) Moderating variable (4) Extraneous variable
15. The changes in a test unit occurring with the passage of time is known as :
(1) History (2) Maturation
(3) Instrumentation (4) Testing
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16. Treatment is another term used for :
(1) Dependent variable (2) Independent variable
(3) Moderating variable (4) Intervening variable
18. When the entire populationis divided into a number of homogeneous groups or classes it is
known as :
(1) Strata (2) Clusters
(3) Sample (4) Universe
19. Which law asserts that the greater the number of items one chooses from a universe, the
greater is the possibility of accuracy ?
(1) Law of statistical regularity (2) Law of inertia of large numbers
(3) Law of probability (4) None of the above
21. All the elements of population with proper identification that is available for selection at any
stage of sampling is called :
(1) Sample (2) Sampling unit
(3) Sampling frame (4) Universe
23. The technique of system is used for selecting samples based on the area where a
map of entire area is prepared.
(1) Box (2) Grid
(3) Random (4) Line
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24. Which method is most appropriate to measure interpersonal relation of people in different
groups ?
(1) Projective techniques (2) Content analysis
26. Which component of attitude represents an individual's information and knowledge about
an object ?
(1) Behavioural (2) Affective (3) Cognitive (4) Intention
(1) There is no consistency between the various items of a multiple item scale
(2) There is complete consistency between the various items of a multiple item scale
(3) There is fair consistency between the various items of a multiple item scale
(4) There is poor consistency between the various items of a multiple item scale
31. A correlation between the items indicates that the internal consistency of the
construct leads to greater reliability.
(1) Low (2) Medium (3) High (4) Zero
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32. types of questions provide a clue for the good answer in a questionnaire.
(1) Leading (2) Loaded
(3) Barrelled (4) Initial
37. List of the resources which are used by the researcher during the research work :
(1) Appendix (2) Glossary (3) Bibliography (4) Index
39. The height of the normal curve is at its maximum at the value.
(1) Mean (2) Median
(3) Mode (4) None of the above
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40. The value of the coefficient of correlation lies between to
41. Both the values of a (alpha) and 13 (beta) in a linear regression equation of the form
Y = a + bX are called as :
42. A could be used to test population mean when population standard deviation
is known, though sample size is small.
(2) The correlation of half of the items with the total participants
(3) The correlation of each item with the sum of the items
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46. Which of the following refrencing style is used by researcher in writing research papers and
thesis ?
(1) American Psychological Association (APA)
(2) Indian Psychological Association (IPA)
(3) Chinese Psychological Association (CPA)
(4) Russian Psychological Association (RPA)
50. referes to inferring about the whole population based on the observation made
on a small part.
(1) Deductive inference
(2) Inductive inference
(3) Pseudo inference
(4) Objective inference
51. Authorized capital of a Company is Z 5 lac, 40% of it is paid up. Loss incurred during the
year is Z 50,000. Accumulated loss carried from last year is Z 2 lac. The Company has a
Tangible Net Worth of :
(1) Nil (2) Z 2.50 lac (3) ( — ) Z 50,000 (4) Z 1 lac
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53. Which of the following is not a metric to use for measuring the length of the cash cycle ?
(1) Acid test days (2) Accounts receivable days
(3) Accounts payable days (4) Inventory days
54. If the weighting of equity in total capital is 1/3, that of debt is 2/3, the return on equity is
15% that of debt is 10% and the corporate tax rate is 32%, what is the Weighted Average
Cost of Capital (WACC) ?
(1) 10.533% (2) 7.533% (3) 9.533% (4) 11.350%
55. A critical assumption of the Net Operating Income (NOI) approach to valuation is :
(1) that debt and equity levels remain unchanged
(2) that dividends increase at a constant rate
(3) that Ko remains constant regardless of changes in leverage
(4) that interest expense and taxes are included in the calculation
59. An Account was Opened with an Investment of Z 3,000 Ten years ago. The Ending Balance
in the Account is Z 4,100. If Interest was Compounded, how much compounded interest
was earned ?
(1) Z 500 (2) Z 752 (3) Z 1,052 (4) Z 1,100
60. What is the Effective Annual Rate of interest if interest is 7% Compounded Monthly ?
(1) 7.00% (2) 7.12% (3) 7.19% (4) 7.23%
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61. Which scheme is eligible for Refinance from NABARD (National Bank for Agricultural and
Rural Development) ?
Small Road and Water Transport Operators (SRWTO)
Soft Loan Assistance for Margin Money (SLAMM)
Soft Employment Scheme for Ex.serviceman (SEMFEX)
Choose correct answer from the following :
(1) (i), (ii) (2) (ii), (iii)
(3) (i) , (4) All of the above
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65. Early Warning Signals (EWS) are those which :
(i) Indicate signs of credit deterioratation in the loan Account
(ii) Identify Potential Non Performing Assets (NPAs)
Choose one of the following correct answer :
(1) Only (i) is correct
(2) Only (ii) is correct
(3) (i) and (ii) are correct
(4) None of the above is correct
67. Total deduction U/S 80C, 80CCC and 80CCD (except contribution by employer) cannot
exceed :
(1) 50,000 (2) 1,00,000 (3) 1,50,000 (4) 2,00,000
69. The Penalty under section 271F for failure to furnish the return of income before the end of
the relevant assessment year shall be :
(1) 20,000 (2) 15,000 (3) 10,000 (4) 5,000
70. Which of the following was the first state to Ratify GST Bill ?
(1) Meghalaya (2) Sikkim (3) Assam (4) Manipur
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71. The main tasks in internal appraisal are :
(2) Assessing the health and status of the different product lines, products and brands
72. Penetration pricing, as the name indicates seeks to achive greater market penetration relatively
through :
75. Which of the following is not a characteristic of "Model Introduction Stage" in PLC ?
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76. Which of the following is not a criterion in identifying consumer groups segmentation ?
(1) The consumers in the segment respond in the same way to a particular marketing mix
78. Out of the following factors, which factor is not used in pricing of the product ?
(1) Low involvement products and less significant difference among brands
(2) High involvement products and less significant difference among brands
(4) High involvement products and high significant difference among brands
81. Having more than 50% ownership position that provides the entrepreneur with managerial
control is called :
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82. The practice of creating the entrepreneurial environment within the organisation thereby
enabling employees to apply their entrepreneurial skills in the job roles is called :
83. An incubator is :
(1) A government agency that advises and assists small business
(4) A center that offers new business low cost offices with basic business services
84. Which of the following scheme is created during the 11th plan at empowering urban and
rural women ?
(1) TREAD (2) MDA
86. Under which method of job evaluation attempt is made to rank key jobs under different
factors and finally assign numerical value to each ranked job which forms a degree of these
factors :
(1) Ranking method (2) Grading method
87. The semantic differential technique developed by Osgood, Suci and Tannenbaum is used to
measure :
(1) Perception (2) Attitude
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88. A person characterised by rationality, viewing people as equal, worthy and responsible is in
a state of :
(1) Parent Ego (2) Adult Ego
(3 ) Both (1) and (2) (4) None of the above
89. A micro enterprise where investment in plant and machinary does not exceed the following
(According to MSMED Act, 2006) :
(1) Z 15 Lakh (2) Z 20 Lakh (3) Z 25 Lakh (4) Z 30 Lakh
90. In definite separation from the payrol due to factors beyond the control of the individual is
known as :
(1) Layoff (2) Demotion (3) Discharge (4) Transfer
91. The basis of which of the following law is tradition, past practices and past rulings of higher
courts who look up on similar problems within the accepted set of laws ?
(1) Common law (2) Code law
(3) International law (4) Roman law
92. Which one of the following assumption is wrong in case of the Neo-Classical theory of
international trade ?
(1) Constant returns to scale
(2) Only goods move from one country to another, not factors
(3) Imperfect competition
(4) The factors of production are fully employed
93. Which one of the following is wrong in case of transfer pricing used by Transnational
Corporations ?
(1) To reduce the incidence of high direct and indirect taxation
(2) As a marketing tool
(3) To insulate the adverse impact of volatile exchange rate
(4) To increase the share of profit to the collaborator
94. An accountant of one member country entering the territory of another member country to
supply a service is referred to which mode of supply of international service ?
(1) Cross border supply (2) Consumption abroad
(3) Commercial presence (4) Presence of natural person
95. In which one of the following international pricing, depending on the market situation,
price along with other elements of marketing mix, is to be adapted for effective and gainful
international marketing ?
(1) Differential pricing (2) Probe pricing
(3) Penetration pricing (4) Competitive pricing
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96. On the basis of statement (A) and (B) answer the following question :
(A) Special Drawing Rights (SDR) is a fiduciary Reserve Asset.
(B) Special Drawing Rights (SDR) are allocated by the Fund to members participating in
its SDR Department.
(1) Only (A) is correct (2) Only (B) is correct
(3) Both (A) and (B) are correct (4) Both (A) and (B) are wrong
97. Which of the following does not come under capital market ?
(1) Bills of Exchange (2) Shares
98. Which of the following is not compatible with an unlisted company making an initial public
offering of equity shares ?
(1) The company has net tangible assets of at least 5 crores in each of the preceeding
, 5 years.
(2) The_company has a track record of distributable profits for at least 3 out of immediately
preceeding 5 years.
(3) The company has a net worth of at least 1 crore m each of the preceeding 3 full years.
(4) Yhe aggregate of the proposed issue and r all previous issues made in the same financial
year does not exceed 5 times its pre-issue not worth.
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