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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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Where is Mount Abu located?

A) Gujarat B) Haryana
C) Rajasthan D) Jharkand
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rajasthan

Explanation:

Mount Abu is a popular hill station in the Aravalli Range in Sirohi district of Rajasthan state in western India.

 

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Which of the following statement(s) is/are CORRECT?

A) Oxides of non-metals are basic B) Oxides of non-metals are acidic
C) Oxides of metals are acidic D) All options are correct
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Oxides of non-metals are acidic

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Which one of the following statements about the Elephanta Island is correct?

A) It was given its name by the British after a large elephant structure located there. B) It contains one large cave.
C) It is well-known for a spectacular carving of Vishnu described in the Vishnudharmottara Purana. D) It is associated with the Pashupata sect.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) It contains one large cave.

Explanation:

The Elephanta Caves are located in Western India on Elephanta Island (otherwise known as the Island of Gharapuri), which features two hillocks separated by a narrow valley. The name Ardhanarishvara (famous statue of Elephanta) means the Lord Who is half woman, Ardhanarishvara is also known by other names. The Gupta-era writer Pushpadanta in his Mahimnastava refers to form as dehardhaghatana. Utpala, commenting on the Brihat Samhita, calls this form Ardha-gaurishvara, the Vishnudharmottara Purana simply calls this form Gaurishvara.Buddhist caves in Elephants and the caves built by the followers of Pashupata cult (a Shaivite Hinduschool).The island and its resident caves received the name 'Elephanta' from Portuguese invaders after the discovery of a black stone sculpture of an elephant on the island.

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In the given question, a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below the sentence, three alternatives to the bold part are given which may help improve the sentence. Choose the option that reflects the correct use of the phrase in the context of the sentence. In case the given sentence is correct, your answer is (E) i.e. No correction required.

Monu and Sonu attempted to make light their difficulties, but it was obvious that things were going badly for them.

i attempted to make their difficulties light

ii has attempted to make light their difficulties

iii attempted to make light of their difficulties

A) Only I B) Only ii
C) Only iii D) Both ii and iii
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Only iii

Explanation:
The correct option is 3 because the correct phrase that should be used here is ‘make light of their difficulties.’ It means ‘trying to treat something as though it is not serious or important, when it in fact is.
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Dr. Boutrons Boutros Ghali, the Secretary general of UNO belongs to 

A) Iran B) Korea
C) Egypt D) Saudi Arabia
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Egypt

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I am the first on earth, the second in heaven. I appear twice in a week, though you can only see me once in a year. What am I?

Answer

It is the letter 'e', that is the first on earth, the second in heaven.


It appears twice in a week, that appears once in a year.

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Dihang is the other name for the Indian river

A) Indus B) Brahmaputra
C) Narmada D) Chenab
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Brahmaputra

Explanation:

Indian river Brahmaputra is also known as Dihang.

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