Commercial Communication - VI
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What is the traditional meal many people eat on Thanksgiving Day in the US?

  • Roast duck
  • Roast chicken
  • Roast beef
  • Roast turkey (correct)

    • How long did Old Pete maintain his Thanksgiving Day tradition?

  • Seven years
  • Nine years (correct)
  • Ten years
  • Five years

    • What did the Old Gentleman express as the reason for his hospital visit?

  • He had no appetite
  • He felt dizzy
  • He had indigestion (correct)
  • He was very hungry

    • What was the condition of the Old Gentleman when he came to the hospital?

    <p>He had not eaten for three days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total number of marks allotted for the university paper style?

    <p>70 marks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Old Pete feel after finishing his Thanksgiving Day dinner?

    <p>Full and unable to move</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which text is authored by J.Krishnamurti?

    <p>Real Freedom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What triggered Old Pete’s desire to run when he saw the Old Gentleman?

    <p>He felt sick from overeating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Old Pete first become part of the Thanksgiving Day custom?

    <p>He was the first hungry person to pass their door</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one potential topic for an individual report?

    <p>Opening a sales depot of the company</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significant reason Old Pete went to Union Square on Thanksgiving Day?

    <p>To maintain the Thanksgiving tradition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT listed under the types of business reports?

    <p>Annual budget report</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which unit involves Import-Export Correspondence?

    <p>Unit II</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many questions are there for Unit I: Petals of Life?

    <p>5 questions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which literary work was written by Anita Desai?

    <p>A Devoted Son</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be included in Unit IV?

    <p>Market Report and Vocabulary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which letter form is NOT part of the Import-Export letters section?

    <p>Request to a bank for a loan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the marking scheme for short notes in Unit I?

    <p>8 marks each</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two forms of fear as described?

    <p>Outward and inward</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to J.Krishnamurti, what inhibits freedom of mind?

    <p>Fear and desire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What leads to individuals being tradition-bound in India?

    <p>The authority of parents and leaders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does J.Krishnamurti believe the world needs?

    <p>Creative and free-thinking individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does inward fear primarily make individuals afraid of?

    <p>Public opinion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can individuals achieve freedom of mind according to J.Krishnamurti?

    <p>By questioning traditions and imitations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes fear's effect on thinking?

    <p>Fear hinders free thinking and initiative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of a free mind according to J.Krishnamurti?

    <p>It is unrestrained by imitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does inward fear make individuals cling to?

    <p>Traditions and respectability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is a free mind characterized according to J. Krishnamurti?

    <p>It has no desire to imitate traditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What, according to J. Krishnamurti, affects the freedom of thought of individuals even in politically free societies?

    <p>The adherence to traditional ideas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does fear do to initiative, based on J. Krishnamurti's view?

    <p>It destroys initiative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is suggested as a necessary step to achieve freedom of mind?

    <p>By questioning and examining traditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is suggested as a common consequence of holding onto inward fear?

    <p>Avoiding isolation and standing alone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What implication is made about older civilizations in relation to tradition?

    <p>They carry a greater weight of tradition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the boy's sensitivity and absent-mindedness signify in the summary provided?

    <p>A distraction caused by his interests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Lantin's yearly salary as a clerk?

    <p>3,500 francs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What caused Lantin to become rich overnight?

    <p>Selling his wife's false jewelry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Lantin feel after the death of his first wife?

    <p>Deeply shocked and grieving</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Lantin's first wife enjoy aside from her love for the theater?

    <p>Imitation jewelry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Lantin's life change after he sold his wife's jewelry?

    <p>He began to drink expensive wine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Lantin's perception of his first wife prior to selling the jewelry?

    <p>She was virtuous and honest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason for Lantin marrying again after six months?

    <p>Loneliness and desire for companionship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Lantin's second wife differ from his first?

    <p>She was a virtuous woman</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Rakesh's achievement in education?

    <p>He stood first in the country and got admission to a medical college.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Rakesh honor his father upon returning from the USA?

    <p>He touched his father's feet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Rakesh's mother feel happy about regarding his marriage?

    <p>He married a girl chosen by her.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Varma feel about Rakesh's care for him towards the end of his life?

    <p>He felt it was excessive and controlling.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Varma crave for that Rakesh prohibited him from having?

    <p>Fried food and sweets.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of Varma's last pleasures in life?

    <p>Receiving visits from elderly neighbors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Rakesh's profession after completing his education?

    <p>He set up his own clinic and became a doctor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Rakesh treat his father’s desire for certain foods?

    <p>He strictly controlled and restricted his diet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Commercial Communication (CC) - VI

    • University paper style: 2.30 hours, four questions, 70 marks
    • Text: Includes "Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen," "Real Freedom," "Let's Go Home," "A Devoted Son," and "The False Gems"
    • Topics/Units: Petals of Life (Unit I), Import-Export Correspondence (Unit II), Business Reports (Unit III), Market Report and Vocabulary (Unit IV)

    Unit I - Petals of Life

    • Question format: Answer in brief (3/5 questions), and write a short note (1/3 short notes)

    Unit II - Import-Export Correspondence

    • Question format: Import-Export Letters - various types: introductory letter, inquiry, reply, request for letter of credit, shipment intimation, etc.

    Unit III - Business Reports

    • Question format: Individual and committee reports
    • Individual report examples: opening a sales depot, establishing a welfare center, performance appraisal, fire accident
    • Committee report examples: decline in sales, worker demands, branch inspection, industrial unit takeover

    Unit IV - Market Report and Vocabulary

    • Question format: (a) Read the market report and answer questions; (b) Match the vocabulary

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    This quiz covers the Commercial Communication (CC) - VI course, focusing on key texts and topics including 'Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen' and import-export correspondence. It consists of various question formats such as brief answers and short notes across four main units: Petals of Life, Import-Export Correspondence, and Business Reports.

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