F.Y.B.M.S. Semester I Question Bank 



FOUNDATION COURSE
    
 Q1.   What are the causes of female foeticide?
 Q2.   What are the different types of violence against women?
 Q3.   What measures would you recommend to solve women problems in India?
 Q4.   Discuss the socio-economic problems of Indian women.
 Q5.   Explain the various types of social stratification.
 Q6.   Explain the various services / facilities available to handicapped persons in India.
Q7:    Write a detailed note on visually challenged persons.
Q8:    Write a detailed note on mentally challenged persons.
 Q9.    Explain the inequalities generated due to caste system.
Q10.  What is communalism? What factors contributing to communal conflicts.
Q11.  What are the measures taken to remove the problem of communalism and casteism.
Q12:  What is regionalism ? What are the factors leading growth to the problem of regionalism.
Q13:  Write short note on linguistic conflicts in India.
Q14. What are the fundamental duties of Indian citizens under constitution of India.
Q15.  Explain the basic features of Indian constitution.
Q16:  Write a note on preamble to Indian constitution.
Q17:  Write a note on the tolerance and communal harmony as a crucial values in strengthening social fabrics of Indian society

Q18. Write short notes on :
1.         Local self Government in Rural areas.
2.         Features of political system in India,
3.         Significance of women in politics.
4.         Urban local self government.
5.         Diversity as difference
6.         Characteristics of Tribes in India.
7.         Characteristics of Urban India.
8.         Characteristics of Rural India.
9.         India as multi lingual society
10.      Gender wise composition of Population in India.
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ECONOMICS
 
Q1.    Explain the Scope of business economic.
Q2     Explain the basic economic relations with reference to Total, Average and Marginal.
Q3:    The equilibrium price will change wherever there is change in demand or supply or both. Explain.
Q4:    What are the determinants of Demand?
Q5:    Explain the Demand Function.
Q6:    Explain the nature of Demand Curve in different markets.
Q7:    Explain the different types of price elasticity of demand.
Q8:    Explain the methods of measuring elasticity of demand.
Q9:    Define Income elasticity of demand. What are the different types of income elasticity of demand?
Q10:  Explain the significance of elasticity of demand.
Q11:  What do you mean by Demand Forecasting? Explain its importance.
Q12:  Explain the various methods of demand forecasting.
Q13:  Explain the properties of Iso – quants.
Q14:  Explain the concept of least cost combination or producer’s equilibrium.
Q15:  Explain the Law of Variable proportions.
Q16:  Explain the Law of Returns to Scale.
Q17:  Explain the types of internal and external economies.
Q18:  Explain the various concepts of costs.
Q19:  Explain the behavior of short run average cost curves with schedule and diagram.
Q20:  Explain the cost analysis during long run period.
Q21:  Write a note on Learning curve.
Q22:  Explain the concept of Break even analysis with the help of suitable chart and diagram.
Q23:     Explain the short run equilibrium of firm under prefect competition with identical cost condition.
Q24:     Explain the short run equilibrium of firm under prefect competition with differential cost condition.
Q25:     Explain the long run equilibrium of firm under perfect competition.
Q26:     Explain the long run equilibrium of industry under perfect competition.
Q27:     Write a detailed note on Profit Maximization under perfect competition.
Q28:     How is equilibrium price and output is determined under monopoly in short run?
Q29:     Explain the equilibrium of monopoly in long run.
Q30:     How does an individual firm attain equilibrium under monopolistic competition in the short run?
Q31:     How does an individual firm attain equilibrium under monopolistic competition in the long run?
Q32:     What are selling costs? Why are they peculiar to monopolistic competition alone?
Q33:     Define Oligopoly. What are the important features of oligopoly? 
Q34:     Explain the price rigidity situation in an oligopoly market with the help of kinked demand curve.
Q35:     Explain the equilibrium of an oligopoly firm facing kinked demand curve.
Q36:     Define price discrimination. Explain the different ways of price discrimination.
Q37:     What are the conditions of price discrimination?
Q38:     Explain the different degrees of price discrimination.
Q39:     Explain how price and output equilibrium is reached under discriminating monopoly.
Q40:    Explain Cost Plus Pricing or Full Cost pricing method.

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BUSINESS COMMUNICATION


Q1:       Briefly explain process of Communication.
Q2:       Briefly explain the role and importance of Business communication in the corporate world.
Q3:      Write a note on Impact of technological advancement on
            Communication.
Q4:       What is Vertical communication? What are its advantages and disadvantages?
Q5:       What is downward communication? What are its advantages and disadvantages?
Q6:       What is Horizontal communication? What are its advantages and disadvantages?
Q7:       What is Grapevine communication? What are its advantages and disadvantages?
Q8:       Explain the main objectives of communication.
Q9:       Explain briefly information as objective of communication.
Q10:     Write a note on Raising Morale as objective of communication.
Q11:     Write a note on Warning as an objective of communication.
Q12;     What is Oral communication? What are its advantages and disadvantages?
Q13;     What is Written communication? What are its advantages and disadvantages?
Q14;     Write a note on Verbal and Non verbal communication.
Q15:     Write a short note on office etiquettes.
Q16:     Define internet. Explain its advantages and disadvantages.
Q17:     What are the advantages and Disadvantages of E-mail.
Q18:     Write a note on communication by posters and facial expressions.
Q19;     Discuss the physical barriers to communication. Mention some measures to overcome them.
Q20:     How does language act as a barrier to communication?
Q21:     Discuss the Socio psychological barriers to effective communication.
Q22:     Explain different types of barriers to communication.
Q23:     What is listening? Explain the importance of listening in modern business world.
Q24:     What are the barriers to effective listening?
Q25:     What is Business ethics? Explain the need and importance of business ethics.
Q26      Write a short note on Surrogate Advertising and Dumping of Medical and E-waste Management.
Q27      Write short note on Personal integrity at the work place.
Q28:     Write a job application letter along with resume.
Q29:     Write a letter of acceptance of job offer.
Q30:     Write a letter of resignation.
Q31:     Write a letter of Appreciation.
Q32:     Write a statement of purpose.  

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               BUSINESS LAW

Q.1        Define a Contract.  What are the essential elements of a Valid Contract?
Q.2       Discuss in detail the types of contracts.
Q.3       Write Short Note on Offer & Acceptance.
Q.4       What is consideration? Explain the essentials of a valid consideration.

Q.5       “No consideration, No Contract” Discuss.  State the exceptions to this rule.

Q.6       Describe the Law relating to minor and person of Unsound mind.
Q.7       Who are the persons incapable to contract.

Q.8       Explain the provisions of Contract Act, regarding “Coercion” & “Undue Influence”.

Q.9       What is misrepresentation? Difference between fraud & misrepresentation.

Q.10     “A Contract caused by mistake is void”. Explain

Q.11     Enumerate the agreements, the consideration and object of which are expressly declared to be
             unlawful.
Q.12     Write Short on “Wagering agreements.
Q.13     Comment on “Agreement in Restraint of Marriage”.
Q.14     Explain the various modes in which a contract is discharged.
Q.15     Explain the various remedies available to an aggrieved person in the event of breach of contract.
Q.16     Explain “Contract of Sale of goods” & what are the essential elements of valid contracts of sale.
Q.17     Distinguish between Sale & an agreement to sale.
Q.18    When may a breach of condition be treated as breach of warranty ?  What is the remedy available to the buyer for breach of warranty by the seller.
Q19      Explain briefly implied conditions & warranties in contract of sale of goods.
Q.20     Write note on “Doctrine of Caveat Emptor’.  State exceptions to it.
Q.21     Define “Unpaid Seller”. What are the rights of an unpaid Seller in respect of the goods sold?
Q.22     Define Negotiable instrument what are it characteristics/features?
Q.23     How do you classify the Negotiable instrument?
Q.24     What is a Promissory Note?  What are characteristics of Promissory Note ?
Q.25     What it means by the term “Crossing a cheque”.   What are the various types of crossings?
Q.26     Write a short note on dishonour of cheque.
Q.27     Who is consumer and who is not consumer under Consumer Protection Act 1986? 

Q.28     Explain the following terms:
1.          Person:
2.         Goods:
3.         Complainant:
4.         Complaint:
5.         Defect:
6.         Unfair Trade Practice:
7.         Manufacturer:
8.         Consumer Dispute:

Q.29    Define a Company.  What are the essential features of a company?                   
Q.30    What are the various types of companies?                    
Q.31:   What are the disadvantages of incorporation of a company?
Q.32     Explain the Doctrine of Corporate Veil. Under what circumstances can the veil be lifted.
Q.33     What do you mean by Promoters? Explain the duties, Rights and Functions of Promoters.
Q34:     What is the procedure for registering an association as a company? 
Q35:    Define Private Company. State the privileges / advantages enjoyed by Private companies as compared
            with Public companies. 
Q.36    Describe the procedure for converting a private co. into a public co.
Q.37    What is Memorandum of Association? Explain Clauses of Memorandum of Association.
Q.38   Explain fully the doctrine of ultra-vires in relation to companies.  What are the liabilities of a company
            and its agents for ultra vires acts?
Q.39    What procedure must be followed for alteration of memorandum?
Q.40     Discuss the Doctrine of constructive Notice & Doctrine of Indoor management.
Q.41    Explain the liability for Misstatements contained in Prospectus.
Q.42.    Explain the types of Company meetings with the help of chart.
Q.43     What is Quorum ?  Explain the requirement of Quorum ?
Q.44     What do you mean by Voting? Explain the different methods of Voting used in company meetings   
Q.45     What do you mean by Resolution? Explain the different types of resolution.  
Q.46     What are the modes of acquiring membership of a company?
Q.47     What are the rights & liabilities of a Member of company ?
Q.48     What is an intellectual Property? What are intellectual property rights?
Q.49     What is a Patent? What is Patentable and What is not patentable? Explain the Procedure for obtaining patent.
Q.50     What is the meaning of Copyright under the Copy right Act, 1957? What is included under copyright? What amounts to violation of copy rights?
Q.51     What is a Trade Mark? Discuss its essential requirements / Qualities of Good Trade Mark.



FOUNDATION OF HUMAN SKILLS

Q.1.      What are the major areas of individual differences?
Q.2.      What are the different stages of the human life span?
Q.3.      Describe in brief the role of Heredity in shaping human development.
Q.4.      Explain Role of Environment in human development.
Q.5.      Define Personality and describe the Big Five Model of Personality.
Q.6:      Explain how locus of control and self – esteem influences organizational behavior.
Q.7.      Johari Window helps us to understand self and others effectively. Explain.
Q.8.      Describe how self disclosure and feedback play an important role in determining the window which we operate from.
Q.9        Explain the meaning of perception and the different factors that influence perception.
Q10:     Describe the common errors that occur in perception process. 
Q11:     What is Attitude? Explain the different components of Attitudes.
Q12:     Explain different techniques of Changing Attitude.
Q13:     What are the different sources of emotions and moods?
Q14:     Explain the different ways of Reading Emotions.
Q15      What are the different functions, types and levels of thinking styles according to Sternberg?
Q.16     What is lateral and vertical thinking? Discuss Six thinking hats described by Edward de Bono.
Q.17     Who is a Manager? Explain the different functions of a Manager.
Q.18     What are the different roles that a manager has to play?
Q.19     Discuss the various managerial skills that differentiate effective from ineffective managers. 
Q.20     Describe how a manager can use the principles of operant conditioning to procure the desired behaviors from his subordinates.
Q.21     Describe the different schedules of reinforcement?
Q.22.    Explain different types of Intelligence.
Q.23     Write a short note on Emotional Intelligence.
Q.24:    Why do people become members of groups ?
Q.25     Write short notes on : Types of Groups
Q.26.    State different properties of a Group.
Q.27.    Write a short note on Group Think.
Q.28     What are the different kinds  / Types of teams?     
Q.29     Describe the different elements that contributes to the development of high performance team.   
Q.30     What do you mean by Power? What are the different types of Power?
Q.31     What are different causes of Political behavior?
Q.32     What are the different political tactics used to gain power?
Q.33     Explain different levels of Conflict.
Q.34     Explain different Sources of Conflict.
Q.35     Explain effects/Consequences of Conflict / Advantages and Disadvantages of Conflict
Q.36     Explain a Model of Conflict / Conflict Resolution Strategies / Conflicts Resolution Process
Q.37   Define Organizational Culture and describe in detail the functions and characteristics of organizational culture.  
Q.38     What are the different types of organizational culture?  
Q.39     How can organizational culture can be created and maintained ?  
Q.40     Define Motivation. Discuss in detail Maslow’s theory of motivation.
Q.41     Discuss Theory X and Theory Y of Motivation.  
Q.42     Write short note on Clayton Alderfer’s ERG theory.
Q.43     What is behaviour modification ? What are its basic concepts ? How can it be utilised in motivating                     the employees ?
Q.44    Describe the nature of Organizational change. What are the various causes and types of resistances
            to change?
Q.45    Discuss some strategies as a consultant that you would use to implement change successfully. 
Q.46  What is Organizational Development (OD) ? Discuss in detail the characteristics of Organizational Development.                         
Q.47     Explain the Organizational Development Process ? What are its benefits and limitation ?             

Q.48     Define Stress. Explain in detail different causes of stress.

Q.49     Discuss its effects / consequences of stress on employees and on the organization.
Q.50     Explain the various Measures of Managing Stress.

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