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QUESTION 21
The technical term 'Depreciation' means:
Answer: '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.
QUESTION 22
What is the English term for 'तुलन-पत्र'?
Answer: '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'.
QUESTION 23
The term 'Authenticated' is best translated as:
Answer: 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.
QUESTION 24
'महाभियोग' is the term used for:
Answer: 'महाभियोग' is the formal process of charging a high-ranking public official (like the President) with a serious crime. The English term is 'Impeachment'.
QUESTION 25
Choose the Hindi equivalent of 'By-laws'.
Answer: 'By-laws' are rules made by a corporation or society to regulate itself. The correct Hindi term is 'उपविधि'.
QUESTION 26
The English term for 'सांसद' is:
Answer: A 'सांसद' is a member of the 'संसद' (Parliament). Thus, the correct translation is 'Member of Parliament' (MP).
QUESTION 27
What does 'Consensus' mean in Hindi?
Answer: 'Consensus' refers to a general agreement among the members of a group. 'आम सहमति' (general agreement) or 'सर्वसम्मति' (unanimous agreement) are the correct translations.
QUESTION 28
'मतदाता' is a person who is a:
Answer: A 'मतदाता' is a person who has the legal right to vote. The English words for this are 'Voter' or 'Elector'.
QUESTION 29
The official term 'Censure' translates to:
Answer: 'Censure' is a formal and severe expression of disapproval. The appropriate Hindi word is 'निंदा', as in a Censure Motion (निंदा प्रस्ताव).
QUESTION 30
What is the English word for 'अनुदान'?
Answer: '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).