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M.A. IN PSYCHOLOGY (MAPC)

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t'r) Term-End Examination
June, 2011
MPC-004 : ADVANCED SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
Time : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 50
Note : Attempt five questions in all. Each question is to

answered in about 400 words. All questions carry equal
marks.
1. What are the various levels of analysis in social 7+3

sciences ? Which level of analysis would you relate
to social psychology ?
2. Discuss the relation of social psychology to 5+5

sociology and anthropology. What do you
understand by interdisciplinary approach ?
3. What do you understand by person perception ? 5+5

What is the role of schemas in person
perception ?
4. Discuss the concept of social inference. List 5+5

factors contributing to interpersonal attraction.
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5. Discuss various factors that affect pro - social 10
behaviour.
6. Define group and discuss the process of group 3+7

formation.
7. Write short notes on any two of the following : 5+5

(a) Differentiate conflict and competition
(b) Social identity
(c) Prejudice
8. Discuss different types of social conflicts in India. 5+5

Suggest approaches for their resolution.
9. What do you understand by the term attitude ? 3+7

Discuss in detail how attitudes are formed and
maintained ?
10. Why do people behave aggressively as they do ? 10

Discuss.
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Note : Attempt five questions in all. Each question is to be

answered in about 500 words. All questions carry
equal marks.
1. Explain the concept and nature of social 5+5

psychology. How is social psychology related to
other disciplines ?
2. (a) What do you understand by the term 5+5

Attribution ? What are the common errors
that arise in attribution ?
(b) Explain Harold Kelley's covariation
principle.
3. What is observation method ? Discuss its 10

advantages and disadvantages in social
psychological research.
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4. Write short notes on the following : 5+5
(a) People Psychology
(b) Frustration Aggression theory.
5. What do you understand by conformity ? Discuss 3+7

Asch's study on conformity.
6. What is crowd behaviour ? Explain various 3+7

theories of crowd behaviour.
7. Discuss various types of Groups, their roles, and 10

functions.
8. Write an essay on stereotypes. 10
9. Define attitude. What are the factors that affect 3+7

attitude formation ?
10. Differentiate between 5+5

(a) Observation and correlation method
(b) Social psychology and sociology.
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equal marks.
1. Write an essay on the historical developments in 10

social psychology.
2. Discuss ethical issues in social psychological 7+3

research. Give an example of a well known
psychological experiment where ethical violation
was a serious issue.
3. Discuss any two methods of data collection in 10

social psychology.
4. What do you understand by the term social 5+5

identity ? Discuss social identity theory.
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5. Explain the terms discrimination and prejudice. 5+5
How prejudice is manifested?
6. Discuss Heider's Balance theory with reference 10

to interpersonal attraction.
7. Write short notes on : 5+5

(a) Conformity and obedience
(b) Ethnography
8. What do you understand by the term group. 3+7

Discuss the rules that govern groups.
9. (a) What is co-operation? Discuss the types of 5+5

co-operation.
(b) Discuss the causes and characteristics of

conflicts.
10. Discuss various theoretical explanation for causes 10

of aggression.
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Term-End Examination
June, 2013
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equal marks.
1. Discuss Social Psychology as a science. 10
2. What is person perception ? Discuss its 5+5

determinants.
3. Write an essay on cognitive algebra. 10
4. Define group and elucidate its characteristics. 5+5

How is a group formed ?
5. Write an essay on group behaviour. 10
6. Define concept and importance of group 5+5

dynamics. How can group dynamic be
measured ?
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7. Discuss the process of organisation of attitude. 5+5
Explain it in the light of Kelman's three process
theory.
8. Define discrimination. How is the discrimination 5+5

reduced.
9. Define and describe social influence. Discuss the 5+5

role of persuation in the development of social
influence.
10. What is interpersonal attraction ? Describe its 5+5

dynamic characteristics.
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December, 2013
Note : Attempt any five questions. Each question is to be

equal marks.
1. What is social psychology ? Relate social 5+5

psychology with other disciplines.
2. How one's own behavior can be understood ? 5+5

Explain it in the light of Bern's self perception
theory.
3. What is ethnography ? Discuss the method and 5+5

its characteristic features.
4. Define group. Discuss the various types of group 5+5

and their characteristics.
5. What is the importance of group dynamics ? How 5+5

does it integrate the society ?
6. Explain social identity and importance of fashion 5+5

in our everyday life.
7. Define stereotypes and the characteristic features. 5+5

Discuss the role of prejudice in society.
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8. Define attitude and its components. What are the 10
strategies used to change attitudes ?
9. Discuss conformity in social psychology. What are 5+5

the methods used to increase conformity ?
10. Define Discrimination in Social psychology. 5+5

Discuss the strategies used to reduce
discrimination.
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CI s: 2 June, 2014
Note : Attempt any five questions. All questions carry

equal marks. Answer each question in not more
than 500 words.
1. Define the nature and concept of social

psychology. Discuss the applied areas of social
psychology. 5+5
2. Elucidate the role of schemas and heuristics with

reference to impression formation. 5+5
3. Define self-perception. Explain Bem's

self-perception theory. 3+7
4. Discuss correlation method in social psychology.

Discuss its merits and demerits. 7+3
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5. Define the following in brief : 2x5
(a) Control group and experimental group

(b) Main effect and interactional effect
(c) Quasi experiment
(d) Meta-analysis
(e) Participant and non-participant
observation
6. Write an essay on conformity. 10
7. Define compliance. Explain the principles of

compliance. 10
8. Discuss the nature of social conflicts. Explain the

methods of conflict resolution. 3+7
9. Define attitude. Explain factors that affect
attitude formation. 3+7
10. What do you understand by the term pro-social
behaviour ? Discuss various theoretical
perspectives of pro-social behaviour. 3+7
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December, 2014

equal marks. Answer each question in not more than
500 words.
1. Write an essay on person - perception. 10
2. Give a detailed description of experimental 8+2

method in social psychology. Discuss its merits
and demerits.
3. Define in brief : 2x5

(a) Informed consent
(b) Stereotypes
(c) Types of prejudice
(d) Group dynamics
(e) Social Identity
4. Define social influence. Discuss compliance and 5+5

obedience as processes of social influence.
5. What is crowd psychology ? Discuss theories of 3+7

crowd behaviour.
6. Discuss the methods to reduce prejudice and 10

discrimination.
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7. Define interpersonal attraction. Explain the 3+7
factors that affect interpersonal attraction.
8. Discuss main characteristics of groups. Explain 3+7

various theories of group formation.
9. Define attitude and attitude change. Discuss the 3+7

factors that affect attitude change.
10. Explain the frustration, aggression and 5+5

psychodynamic theories of aggression.
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MASTER OF ARTS (PSYCHOLOGY)
05238 Term-End Examination
June, 2015

Note : All sections are compulsory.
SECTION A
Note : Answer any two of the following questions in

about 500 words each : 2x10=20
1. What do you understand by the term obedience ?

Explain the experimental studies of human
obedience. 10
2. What is pro-social behaviour ? Critically

evaluate the theories of pro-social behaviour. 10
3. What are the different forms of collective

behaviour ? 10
4. Discuss the nature and forms of social conflict.

Describe any two methods of conflict resolution. 10
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SECTION B
Note : Answer any four of the following questions in

5. Discuss schemas and prototypes in impression

formation. 6
6. Discuss the merits and demerits of the

correlation method in social psychology. 6
7. Discuss the role of communication as a factor in

changing and forming attitude. 6
8. Define the term 'Co-operation'. Describe the

different types of co-operation. 2+4=6
9. Elucidate the concept of group dynamics.

Discuss the role of group dynamics in social
integration. 3+3=6
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SECTION C
Note : Write short notes on any two of the following

in about 100 words each : 2x3=6
10. Primacy vs Recency effect 3
11. Errors in attribution 3
12. Areas of social influence 3
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MPC 004 : ADVANCED SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

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SECTION A
Answer any two of the following questions in about

500 words each : 2x10=20
1. Define prejudice and discrimination. Discuss the
importance of the study of prejudice and
discrimination in Indian society. 3+7
2. What do you mean by main effect and
interactional effect in experimental research ?
Discuss the importance of control group in
research. 5+5
3. Trace the history of the emergence of social
psychology. Discuss its importance in the
present day society. 4+6
4. Define the concept of group dynamics. Discuss
the role of communication and cohesion in group
dynamics. 3+7
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SECTION B
Answer any four of the following questions in about

5. Explain Asch's studies on conformity. 6
6. Differentiate between the following : 6
(a) Attitude and Belief
(b) Methods of data collection and methods of

data analysis
7. Discuss the evolutionary theory of interpersonal

attraction. 6
8. Define and discuss group and its characteristics.

3+3
9. Discuss the role of classical and operant

conditioning on the formation of attitudes. 6
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SECTION C
Write short notes on any two of the following in about
10. Group Mind 3
11. Interpersonal Attraction 3
12. Empathy-Altruism Hypothesis 3
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June, 2016
SECTION - A
Answer any two of the following questions in

1. Define the concept of person perception. What 3+7

are the errors of attribution that people generally
make in understanding other's behaviors ?
2. What is ethnography ? Discuss its steps and 10

methods.
3. What is pro-social behavior ? Critically evaluate 10

the theories of prosocial behavior.
4. Define conformity. What are the factors that 3+7

increase conformity ?
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SECTION - B
Answer any four of the following questions in

5. Discuss the ways in which prejudice are 6

maintained and developed.
6. Discuss theories of group formation. 6
7. Explain the theories of crowd behavior. 6
8. Define co-operation. Discuss types of 2+4

co-operation.
9. What is aggressive behavior ? Discuss the causes 1+5

of aggressive behavior.
SECTION - C
Write short notes on any two of the following in

10. Features of group. 3
11. Social Identity Theory 3
12. Types of Social conflict. 3
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December, 2016
MPC 004 : ADVANCED SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
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SECTION - A

1. What do you understand by the term obedience ? 3+7

Explain the experimental studies of human
obedience.
2. Write an essay on the historical developments in 10

social psychology.
3. Discuss any two methods of data collection in 10

social psychology.
4. Explain the terms discrimination and prejudice. 5+5

How prejudice is manifested ?
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SECTION - B

5. What is self perception ? Explain Bern's self 2+4

perception theory.
6. What is 'observational method' ? Discuss the 6

different types of observation procedures.
7. Discuss the factors that affect attitude change. 6
8. Discuss the methods to reduce prejudice and 6

discrimination.
9. Explain the factors that affect interpersonal 6

attraction.
SECTION - C

about 100 words each. 2x3=6
10. Quasi-Experimental Method
11. Informed consent
12. Debriefing
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SECTION - A
1. Discuss experimental method in social 7+3
psychology. What are some of the threats to the
validity in experimental research ?
2. Define interpersonal attraction. Elucidate the 3+7

factors contributing to interpersonal attraction.
3. Define pro-social behaviour. Explain various 3+7

theoretical perspectives of pro-social behaviour.
4. Define the concept of person perception. What 4+6

are the errors of attribution that people generally
make in understanding other's behaviour ?
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SECTION - B
Answer any four of the following in about
5. Discuss the factors that contribute to attitude 6

formation.
6. Discuss the methods of reducing prejudice and 6

discrimination.
7. Define compliance. Discuss the strategies to 2+4

enhance compliance.
8. Discuss cooperation and competition as processes 3+3

of social interaction.
9. Discuss the causes and effects of conflicts. 3+3
SECTION - C
10. Difference between audience and mob 3
11. Group Cohesion 3
12. Schemas 3
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June, 2018

SECTION - A
1. Describe the nature and forms of social conflict. 10

Discuss the methods of conflict resolution.
2. Write an essay on attitude change. 10
3. Discuss various theories of aggression. 10
4. Define obedience. Discuss experimental studies 10

of human obedience.
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SECTION - B
5. Discuss group mind theory with reference to 6

crowd behavior.
6. Discuss the concept and importance of group 6

dynamics.
7. Describe the methods of reducing prejudice and 6

discrimination.
8. Discuss Bern's self-perception theory. 6
9. Discuss the threats to the validity in experimental 6

research.
SECTION - C
10. Person-Positivity Bias 3
11. Empathy Altruism Hypothesis 3
12. Relationship between Social Psychology and 3

Anthropology
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C Term-End Examination
December, 2018

SECTION - A
1. Define the nature and scope of social psychology. 5+5
2. Discuss the factors that contribute to attitude 10

formation.
3. Define co-operation. Differentiate between 3+7

co-operation and competition.
4. (a) Elucidate the factors that contribute to 5+5

interpersonal attraction.
(b) Describe Heider's balance theory.
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SECTION - B
5. Discuss the following with reference to aggressive 3+3
behaviour :
(a) Social information processing theories.
(b) Script theory
6. Describe the methods of conflict resolution. 6
7. (a) Discuss Kat'z functional theory of attitude 3+3

organization.
(b) Kalman's three process theory.
8. Discuss ethical issues in social psychological 6

research.
9. Discuss various stages of group development and 6

measurement of group dynamics.
SECTION - C
10. Inactive crowd. 3
11. Middle range theories. 3
12. Minority influence and conformity. 3
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Term-End Examination, 2019

Time : 2 Hours] 'Maximum Marks : 50
SECTION-A
Note : Answer any two of the following questions in about 450
words each.
1 Discuss ethnography as a research method in Social
Psychology. [10]
2. Discuss the applications of Social Psychology. [10]
3. Discuss the manifestation of prejudice. Explain the
methods of reducing prejudice and discrimination.[4+6]
4. Discuss the nature of attitudes. Explain the theories of
attitude organisation. [2+8]
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SECTION-B
Note : Answer any four of the following questions in about 250
words each.
5. Discuss the Bern's self perception theory. [6]
6. What are the errors that may be involved in the process
of attribution ? [6]
Discuss the role of schemas and prototypes in
impression formation. [3+3]
8. Describe the two dimensional model of handling conflict
behaviour. [6]
9. Discuss the factors of attitude formation. [6]
SECTION-C
Note Write short notes on any two of the following questions
in about 100 words each.
10. Differences between correlational and experimental
research methods. [3]

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11. Cognitive algebra. [3]
12. Informational social influence. [3]
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Term-End Examination, 2019
Time : 2 Hours] [Maximum marks : 50
SECTION - A
Note : Answer any two of the following questions in about 450

words each : [2x10=20]
1: Discuss Quasi experimental research method used in

Social Psychology. [10]
2. Discuss the attribution theory and its applications in

education. [6+4=10]
3. What are the types of attitude change ? Discuss the

factors that affect attitude change. [2+8=10]
4. What is crowd behaviour ? Discuss the theories of crowd

behaviour. [3+7=10]
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SECTION - B
Note : Answer any four of the following questions in about 250
words each : [4x6=24]
5. Discuss the ethical issues of socio-psychological
research. [6 ]
Discuss the principles of compliance as given by Cialdini.

[6]
7. Discuss the current researches done on social influence.
[6 ]
8. Explain the nature and forms of social conflict. [3+3=6]
9. Describe the characteristics and types of prejudice.

[3+3=6]
SECTION-C
Note : Write short notes on any two of the following in about
100 words each [2x3=6]
10. Observational Method. [3 ]
11. Social psychology and sociology. [3]
12. Normative social influence. [3]

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MPC-004 : ADVANCD SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
Time : 2 Hours] (Maximum Marks : 50
Note: All sections are compulsory. Marks are shown

against each section.
Section-A

450 words each. 2x10=20
1. Discuss the methods of analysis in social

psychology: 10
2. Discuss the nature and types of aggression.

Explain the causes of aggression.
3 Discuss the concept, characteristics,

development and maintenance of stereotypes.
Differentiate it from prejudice. 8+2
4. Discuss the concept and relevance of group

dynamics. Explain the role of communication in
group dynamics. 5+5
Section-B

5. Discuss the ethical issues involved in social
psychological research. 6
6. Explain the various threats to validity in
experimental reseach. What are the ways which
can help in reducing these threats? 3+3
7. Discuss the theories of Pro=social behaviour. 6
8. Describe the methods of reducing prejudice and
discrimination. 6
9. Discuss the errors in attribution. 6
Section-C

10. Observational method 3
11. Social Isolation
12. Altruism 3
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February, 2021
Note : All sections are compulsory. Marks are shown

against each section.
SECTION A

450 words each : 210=20
1. Elucidate the various applications of Social

Psychology. 10
2. Discuss the development and maintenance of

prejudice and suggest methods of reducing
prejudice and discrimination. 5+5=10
3. Explain the factors of attitude formation. 10
4. Explain the characteristics, causes and effects of

conflict. 4+3+3=10
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SECTION B

250 words each : 46=24
5. Discuss the ways of understanding one’s own

behaviour. 6
6. Explain the attribution theory and its

applications. 6
7. Explain Heider’s Balance theory. 6
8. Discuss the characteristics and types of

prejudice. 3+3=6
9. Explain the role and types of cooperation. 3+3=6
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SECTION C
Write short notes on any two of the following in about

100 words each : 23=6
10. Correlational Method 3
11. Halo Effect 3
12. Self-Esteem 3
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3. Describe the meaning and characteristics of

stereotypes. Differentiating stereotypes from
MASTER OF ARTS (PSYCHOLOGY) prejudices, explain how stereotypes develop and
(MAPC) are maintained. 4+6
Term-End Examination 4. Describe crowd behaviour. Discuss the theories

June, 2021 of crowd behaviour. 3+7
MPC-004 : ADVANCED SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY Section—B
Time : 2 Hours Maximum Marks : 50 Note : Answer any four of the following questions
in about 250 words each. 4 × 6 = 24
Note : (i) All Sections are compulsory.
5. Discuss the nature, concept and scope of Social
(ii) Marks are shown against each Section.
Psychology. 2+2+2
Section—A
6. Discuss the principles observed by Cialdeni in
Note : Answer any two of the following questions compliance. 6

7. Describe the concept, components and
1. Define and describe Ethnography. Elucidate characteristics of attitude. Highlight the
the methods and evaluation of the same. 3+7 difference between attitude and beliefs. 3+3
2. Define and describe pro-social and altruistic 8. Elucidate the concepts of cooperation and
behaviours. Discuss the 5-step response in competition. Discuss the role of cooperation in
emergency situations. 5+5 the society. 3+3
P. T. O.
[3]
9. Explain the role of communication,

interpersonal attraction and cohesion in group
dynamics. 6
Section—C
in about 100 words each.
10. Forms of Social conflict. 3
11. Correlation method in Social Psychology

Research. 3
12. Social Isolation. 3
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1. From the following figures extracted from the

No. of Printed Pages : 7 MMPC-004
books of M/s. Silent and Humming Ltd. you are
required to prepare :
MASTER OF BUSINESS
(i) Trading A/c
ADMINISTRATION/MASTER OF
(ii) Profit & Loss A/c for the year ended
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
31/3/2021
(BANKING/FINANCE) (MBA/MBF)
(iii) Balance Sheet as on 31/3/2021
Term-End Examination Incorporate the effect of adjustments in these
December, 2021 financial statements which are given :
MMPC-004 : ACCOUNTING FOR MANAGERS Amount

Particulars
(`)
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100 Capital 4,57,600
Drawings 26,400
(Weightage 70%)
Plant and Machinery 1,98,000
Note : (i) Attempt any five questions. Freehold property 1,32,000
Purchases 2,20,000
(ii) All questions carry equal marks. Return outwards 2,200
P. T. O.
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Salaries 26,400 Freight 19,800
Office expenses 5,500 Loose tools 44,000
Office furniture 11,000 Factory lighting 2,200
Discount given 2,640 Provision for doubtful bebts 1,760
Sundry debtors 58,520 Interest on loan to Alice 2,200
Loan to Alice @ 10% per annum 88,000 Cash in hand 5,280

Balance on 1/4/2020 Adjustments :
Cash at bank 58,520 (i) Stock on 31-3-2021 was ` 1,45,200.
Bills Payable 11,000 (ii) A new machine was installed during the
Sales 4,62,880 year costing ` 30,800, but it was not
Stock as on 1/4/2020 77,000 recorded in the books as no payment was
Wages 70,400 made for the same. Wages of ` 2,200 paid

Sundry creditors 88,000 for its erection have been debited to wages
Internet charges 3,080
account.
Insurance 3,520
(iii) Depreciate plant and machinery by 33 %,
Gas and Fuel 5,940
furniture by 10% and freehold property by
Bad debts 1,320
5%.
Office rent 5,720
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(iv) Loose tools were valued at ` 3,520 on 4. What is Cost-Volume-Profit (CVP) analysis ?
31-3-2021. Explain the interplay of various factors on
(v) Of the sundry debtors ` 1,320 are bad and profit. Discuss the application of profit graph
should be written off. and list the assumptions on which profit graph
analysis is carried.
(vi) Maintain a provisions of 5% on sundry
debtors for doubtful debts. 5. What is a budget ? Briefly discuss the types of
budgets that would be prepared by a typical

2. Explain the basic structure of cash flow
business concern. Discuss the significance of
statement and describe the meaning of cash
budgetary control in modern organisations and
and cash equivalents. Discuss in detail the type
describe the control ratios used for this
of activities taken into consideration for
preparation of cash flow statement. purpose.
6. What is ‘Ratio Analysis’ ? Describe the various

3. What do you understand by absorption and
marginal costing ? Bring out the major ‘Profitability and Liquidity’ ratios. Explain the
differences among them and discuss the utility significance of each of these ratios and discuss
and limitation of marginal costing. how these ratios are interpreted.

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7. Discuss the following :
(i) Altman’s Z scorce
(ii) DuPont analysis
8. Discuss the major developments that have led
to increasing focus on Human Resource
function accountability. Explain the cost based
methods of Human Resource Accounting.
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3. Explain the nature and types of aggression.

Describe the different ways of measuring
aggression. 5+5
4. Discuss the factors affecting attitude formation.
(MAPC)
Explain the types of attitude change. 6+4
Section—B
December, 2021
Note : Answer any four of the following questions
in about 250 words each. 4×6=24
Time : 2 Hours Maximum Marks : 50
5. Discuss the ethical issues involved in social
Note : All Sections are compulsory.
psychological research. 6
Section—A 6. Define conformity. Describe the factors that
Note : Answer any two of the following questions increase conformity. 2+4
in about 450 words each. 2×10=20 7. Explain the different modes of behaviour
1. Discuss the applications of social psychology in through which prejudice manifests itself.
population, health, environment and industry. Describe the different methods to reduce
prejudice and discrimination. 3+3
10
8. Elucidate the concept of conflict. Discuss the
2. Discuss the experimental and quasi-
causes and effects of conflict. 2+4
experimental methods in social psychology
research. Elucidate the threats to validity in 9. Define Group. Elucidate the important features
experimental research. 6+4 and characteristics of a group. 2+4
P. T. O.
[3]
Section—C
10. Mass Psychology 3
11. Fundamental Attribution Error 3
12. Reciprocity-of-liking Rule 3
MPC–004
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION /

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
(BANKING AND FINANCE) (MBA/MBF)
June, 2022
MMPC-004 : ACCOUNTING FOR MANAGERS

(Weightage : 70%)
equal marks.
1. From the following balances taken from the

ledger of M/s Fort & Palace Ltd. on 31st March,
2021, prepare :
(a) Trading Account
(b) Profit and Loss Account for the year ended
31st March, 2021
(c) Balance Sheet as on 31st March, 2021
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Amount Amount
Particulars Particulars
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Sundry creditors 57,000 Bad debts 300
Building 45,000 Loan from X 7,500
Income tax 3,075 Sundry debtors 28,500

Loose tools 3,000 Investments 19,500
Cash at bank 48,600 Provision for bad debts 4,800
Sundry expenses 5,970 Rent and Rates 2,550

Interest received 225 Furniture 9,000
Purchases 4,71,000 Stock (01.04.2020) 82,050

Wages 30,000 Capital 1,42,170
Carriage inwards 3,360 Discount allowed 1,890

Sales 5,55,000 Dividends received 1,605
Motor van 37,500 Drawings 6,000
Cash in hand 1,005 Bills payable 30,000
Adjustments to be taken into account :

(i) Write off further < 900 as bad debt out of
sundry debtors and create a provision for
bad debts at 20% of debtors.
(ii) Dividend accrued and due on investment is
< 405. Rates paid in advance is < 300 and
outstanding wages is < 1,350.
(iii) On 31.03.2021, stock was valued at

< 45,000 and loose tools were valued at
< 2,400.
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(iv) Write off 5% for depreciation on building
and 40% on motor van.
(v) Provide for interest at 12% p.a. on loan
taken on 01.06.2020.
(vi) Income tax paid is to be treated as
drawings.
2. Describe the activities taken into consideration

for preparation of cash flow statement. Discuss
the direct and indirect method of preparation of
cash flow statement and highlight the main
differences among them.
3. What are the elements of cost ? How is the total

cost calculated taking into consideration prime
cost, factory cost and office cost ? Discuss the
classification of costs based on the variable
nature of cost.
4. What is ‘Activity-Based Costing’ ? Explain its

main features, objectives, merits and demerits.
Describe the process for implementation of
activity-based costing.
5. Describe the drawbacks of traditional budgeting

techniques. Also explain the concepts of
‘Performance Budgeting’ and ‘Zero Base
Budgeting’. Discuss the application of these
techniques.
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6. What is Variance ? How are the following
variances calculated ?
(a) Direct Labour Rate Variance
(b) Direct Labour Efficiency (Time) Variance
(c) Direct Material Price Variance
(d) Direct Material Usage Variance
Discuss the possible causes for each of these
variances.
7. What is an ‘Annual Report’ ? Briefly discuss the

various contents of Annual Report and describe
the significance of the information contained in
each part of the Annual Report.
8. Explain the concept of ‘Fraud Triangle’ and

discuss the application of forensic accounting.
MMPC-004 4
June, 2022
SECTION A

450 words each : 210=20
1. Discuss the current trends in Social Psychology. 10
2. Elucidate various causes of aggressive

behaviour. 10
3. Explain various causal and maintenance factors

of prejudice. 10
4. Define Crowd. Discuss the concept and theories

of crowd behaviour. 10
MPC-004 1 P.T.O.
SECTION B

250 words each : 46=24
5. Discuss the characteristics and steps in

ethnographic method. 6
6. Explain the errors involved in attribution. 6
7. Explain the two-dimensional model of conflict

resolution. 6
8. Discuss the factors affecting attitude change. 6
9. List out the features of interpersonal attraction

and cohesion in group dynamics. Mention about
the measurement of group dynamics. 4+2
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SECTION C

about 100 words each : 23=6
10. Normative Social Influence 3
11. Primacy versus Recency Effect 3
12. Important Features of Group 3
MPC-004 3 P.T.O.
MASTER OF BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION (MBA/MBF)
December, 2022
MMPC–004 : ACCOUNTING FOR MANAGERS

Weightage : 70%
Note : Answer any five questions. All questions
carry equal marks.
1. From the following balances, prepare Trading

A/c and Profit & Loss A/c and Balance Sheet of
M/s. Calcutta Trading for the year ending 31st
March, 2022 :
Debit ` Credit `
Purchase 36,000 Capital 60,000
Sundry Debtors 30,000 Bills Payable 30,000
Sales Expenses 1,400 Sundry Creditors 20,000
Insurance 1,200 Loans 20,000
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Cash in hand 5,000 Return Outward 2,000

Cash at Bank 14,000 Sales 60,000
Machinery 20,000
Building 32,000
Investment 16,000
Bills Receivable 6,000
Wages 10,000
Carriage on
Purchases 2,000
Rent and Rates 600
Opening Stock 14,000
Discount given 600
Bad Debts 1,000
Salaries 2,200
1,92,000 1,92,000
Make the following adjustments :
(a) Closing Stock ` 16,000
(b) Interest on Capital @ 5% per annum
(c) Charge Depreciation @ 10% on Machinery

and 5% on Building
(d) Outstanding Salary ` 400

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(e) Prepaid Insurance ` 100
(f) Create reserve of 5% on sundry debtors for

bad and doubtful debts
2. How are the business activities classified for

the purpose of cash flow classification ? Explain
the indirect method of prepration of cash flow
statement.
3. What do you understand by cost ? Explain the

classification of costs based upon the variability
of operations.
4. What is Activity Based Costing (ABC) ? Discuss

the merits and demerits of this system of
costing. Explain the application process of this
system of costing.
5. What is Cost-Volume-Profit (CVP) Analysis ?

Explain the concept of Profit Graph and discuss
the assumptions on which construction of profit
graph is based.
6. What is a budget ? Discuss the concept of

budgetary control and explain the process of
installing a budgetary control system.
P. T. O.
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7. What is an Annual Report of a company ?

Explain the various heads in which non-audited
information is provided in annual report and
discuss the significance of such information.
8. What is Human Resource Accounting ? Discuss

the major developments that have led to an
increasing focus on HR accountability.
MMPC–004
(MAPC)
December, 2022
Note : (i) All Sections are compulsory.
(ii) Marks are shown against each Section.
Section—A
Note : Answer any two of the following questions

1. Describe the concept of prosocial behaviour.

Explain the factors affecting helping behaviour.
2+8
2. Discuss the nature of social conflict. Elaborate

the methods of conflict resolution. 4+6
P. T. O.
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3. Discuss the various manifestations of prejudice.
Describe the methods of reducing prejudice and
discrimination. 4+6
4. Discuss the characteristics of competition and
differentiate it from nature and types of
cooperation. 10
Section—B
Note : Answer any four of the following questions
5. Discuss the ethical issues involved in Social
Psychological Research. 6
6. Describe the different aspects of similarity in
interpersonal attraction. 6
7. Describe the characteristics of group. 6
8. Discuss the role of communication in group
dynamics. 6
9. Explain Bem’s self perception theory. 6

[3]
Section—C

10. Cultural patterning 3
11. Low-ball technique 3
12. Characteristics of attitude 3
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03._June_2011 MPC 004.

M.A. IN PSYCHOLOGY (MAPC)

Time : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 50

Note : Attempt five questions in all. Each question is to

1. What are the various levels of analysis in social 7+3

2. Discuss the relation of social psychology to 5+5

3. What do you understand by person perception ? 5+5

4. Discuss the concept of social inference. List 5+5

6. Define group and discuss the process of group 3+7

7. Write short notes on any two of the following : 5+5

8. Discuss different types of social conflicts in India. 5+5

9. What do you understand by the term attitude ? 3+7

10. Why do people behave aggressively as they do ? 10

M.A. IN PSYCHOLOGY (MAPC)

MPC-004 : ADVANCED SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

Time : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 50

Note : Attempt five questions in all. Each question is to be

1. Explain the concept and nature of social 5+5

2. (a) What do you understand by the term 5+5

3. What is observation method ? Discuss its 10

5. What do you understand by conformity ? Discuss 3+7

6. What is crowd behaviour ? Explain various 3+7

7. Discuss various types of Groups, their roles, and 10

8. Write an essay on stereotypes. 10

9. Define attitude. What are the factors that affect 3+7

10. Differentiate between 5+5

M.A. IN PSYCHOLOGY (MAPC)

Time : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 50

Note : Attempt five questions in all. Each question is to be

1. Write an essay on the historical developments in 10

2. Discuss ethical issues in social psychological 7+3

3. Discuss any two methods of data collection in 10

4. What do you understand by the term social 5+5

6. Discuss Heider's Balance theory with reference 10

7. Write short notes on : 5+5

8. What do you understand by the term group. 3+7

9. (a) What is co-operation? Discuss the types of 5+5

(b) Discuss the causes and characteristics of

10. Discuss various theoretical explanation for causes 10

M.A. IN PSYCHOLOGY (MAPC)

Time : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 50

Note : Attempt five questions in all. Each question is to be

1. Discuss Social Psychology as a science. 10

2. What is person perception ? Discuss its 5+5

3. Write an essay on cognitive algebra. 10

4. Define group and elucidate its characteristics. 5+5

5. Write an essay on group behaviour. 10

6. Define concept and importance of group 5+5

8. Define discrimination. How is the discrimination 5+5

9. Define and describe social influence. Discuss the 5+5

10. What is interpersonal attraction ? Describe its 5+5

M.A. IN PSYCHOLOGY (MAPC)

MPC-004 : ADVANCED SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

Time : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 50

Note : Attempt any five questions. Each question is to be

1. What is social psychology ? Relate social 5+5

2. How one's own behavior can be understood ? 5+5

3. What is ethnography ? Discuss the method and 5+5

4. Define group. Discuss the various types of group 5+5