Question : Comprehension:
Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
With an impressive growth in yields, Telangana now claims to be transforming into the rice bowl of India. The Food Corporation of India (FCl) has procured 52 lakh tonnes of paddy from Telangana alone, which is more than half of the national target of 91 lakh tonnes. The state's harvests have nearly doubled in a year. Paddy production is up 93%, maize 95%, and cotton 74%, according to the Telangana Planning Department.

The state is also making its mark as a producer of paddy seed. "About 85% of our village's paddy is of a fine variety that farmers in MP, Haryana, Bengal, and Bihar use as seed," said a farmer in Anksapur Village in Nizamabad district. The seed crop sells at a premium over the state's minimum support price for paddy.

Question:
Telangana's contribution to the national stock of paddy is:

Option 1: one-third of the country's procurement target

Option 2: more than half of the country's paddy procurement

Option 3: less than half of the nation's rice procurement

Option 4: half of the nation's procurement target

Question : Case Study: XYZ Ltd. - Raising Finance for Expansion

XYZ Ltd. is a growing company that manufactures electronic gadgets. The company has been successful in the market and is planning to expand its operations. To finance this expansion, XYZ Ltd. is considering various sources of business finance.

Questions : Equity Shares and Preference Shares

Why would XYZ Ltd. choose to issue preference shares rather than equity shares?

Option 1: To gain voting control
 

Option 2: To avoid paying dividends
   

Option 3: To secure higher interest payments

Option 4: To raise funds without diluting voting rights

Question : Case Study 76

DEF Enterprises is a startup planning to trade its shares on a stock exchange. The company's management is considering the importance of opening a demat account.

Question : 

What is the primary benefit of opening a demat account for trading securities?

Option 1: Higher dividend payouts
 

Option 2: Reduced risk of fraud
 

Option 3: Access to insider information

Option 4: Lower income tax rates

Question : Case Study 22:

DEF Ltd. is a well-established company planning to expand its global operations through acquisitions.

Question : 

To finance its acquisition plans, DEF Ltd. is evaluating short-term financing options. Which money market instrument might it use?

Option 1: Commercial paper
 

Option 2: Call money
 

Option 3: Treasury bill

Option 4: Corporate bond

Question : Case Study: LMN Ventures - Financing Innovation and Research

LMN Ventures is a research-driven technology company aiming to innovate and develop cutting-edge products. The company is exploring various sources of business finance to support its research and development endeavors.

Questions : Business Finance and Research

How does financial planning impact LMN Ventures' research and development goals?

Option 1: It determines employee training strategies
  

Option 2: It focuses on reducing company workforce
 

Option 3: It allocates funds effectively for innovation projects

Option 4: It analyzes market trends for new products

Question : Identify the step of planning process where other managerial functions also come into picture.

Option 1: Implementing the plan 

Option 2: Follow up action 

Option 3: Evaluating the alternative course of action 

Option 4: None of the above 

Question : Case Study 2:

ABC Furniture is a leading furniture manufacturer that faces intense competition in the market. The company wants to implement control systems to ensure the efficiency of its production process and maintain a competitive edge.

Question:

Why is controlling important for ABC Furniture?

Option 1: To increase employee turnover.

Option 2: To maintain a competitive edge.

Option 3: To reduce sales revenue.

Option 4: To avoid the planning process.

Question : Case Study: XYZ Manufacturing Company

XYZ Manufacturing Company is a well-established firm that produces consumer electronics. They have been facing increased competition and declining sales in recent years. The management is looking for ways to revamp their production processes and regain market share.

Question:

What is the first step XYZ Manufacturing Company should take in the planning process to improve their production processes?

Option 1: Setting objectives and goals
  

Option 2: Identifying potential risks
 

Option 3: Allocating resources

Option 4: Evaluating alternatives

Question : The feature of systematic planning and control in scientific management emphasizes:

Option 1: Autonomy for employees

Option 2: Random decision-making

Option 3: Proactive monitoring and evaluation

Option 4: Limited feedback mechanisms

Question : Assertion: The management principles of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling are interrelated and interdependent.

Reason: Each function supports and complements the others to achieve organizational goals.

Option 1: Both assertion and reason are correct, and the reason explains the assertion.
 

Option 2: Both assertion and reason are incorrect.
 

Option 3: The assertion is correct, but the reason is incorrect.
 

Option 4: The assertion is incorrect, but the reason is correct.

Option 5: Both assertion and reason are correct, and the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.