21. The technical term 'Depreciation' means:
- B. अवमूल्यन
- A. मूल्यवृद्धि
- D. अधिमूल्यन
- C. मूल्यह्रास
व्याख्या: 'Depreciation' is the reduction in the value of an asset over time. The correct accounting term in Hindi is 'मूल्यह्रास'. 'अमूल्यन' (Devaluation) refers to currency.
22. What is the English term for 'तुलन-पत्र'?
- B. Balance Sheet
- A. Trial Balance
- D. Cash Flow Statement
- C. Ledger
व्याख्या: 'तुलन-पत्र' is a financial statement that reports a company's assets, liabilities, and shareholder equity at a specific point in time. It is called a 'Balance Sheet'.
23. The term 'Authenticated' is best translated as:
- D. अधिकृत
- B. सत्यापित
- A. प्रमाणित
- C. अनुप्रमाणित
व्याख्या: To 'authenticate' something is to prove it is genuine. While 'प्रमाणित' (certified) and 'सत्यापित' (verified) are similar, 'अनुप्रमाणित' is the more precise official term for authentication of documents.
24. 'महाभियोग' is the term used for:
- C. Impeachment
- D. Censure
- B. Conviction
- A. Allegation
व्याख्या: 'महाभियोग' is the formal process of charging a high-ranking public official (like the President) with a serious crime. The English term is 'Impeachment'.
25. Choose the Hindi equivalent of 'By-laws'.
- B. उपविधि
- C. कानून
- A. नियम
- D. अधिनियम
व्याख्या: 'By-laws' are rules made by a corporation or society to regulate itself. The correct Hindi term is 'उपविधि'.
26. The English term for 'सांसद' is:
- B. Member of Parliament
- A. Legislator
- C. Minister
- D. Senator
व्याख्या: A 'सांसद' is a member of the 'संसद' (Parliament). Thus, the correct translation is 'Member of Parliament' (MP).
27. What does 'Consensus' mean in Hindi?
- C. आम सहमति / सर्वसम्मति
- D. निर्णय
- A. समझौता
- B. बहुमत
व्याख्या: 'Consensus' refers to a general agreement among the members of a group. 'आम सहमति' (general agreement) or 'सर्वसम्मति' (unanimous agreement) are the correct translations.
28. 'मतदाता' is a person who is a:
- D. Representative
- A. Candidate
- B. Citizen
- C. Voter / Elector
व्याख्या: A 'मतदाता' is a person who has the legal right to vote. The English words for this are 'Voter' or 'Elector'.
29. The official term 'Censure' translates to:
- B. निंदा
- A. आरोप
- D. प्रतिबंध
- C. सेंसर
व्याख्या: 'Censure' is a formal and severe expression of disapproval. The appropriate Hindi word is 'निंदा', as in a Censure Motion (निंदा प्रस्ताव).
30. What is the English word for 'अनुदान'?
- D. Aid
- C. Allowance
- A. Donation
- B. Grant / Subsidy
व्याख्या: 'अनुदान' is financial aid provided by the government to an individual or group. It can be a 'Grant' (for a specific purpose) or a 'Subsidy' (to keep prices low).