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CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS SKILLS/


BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMME
Term-End Examination
February, 2021

BCOA-001 : BUSINESS COMMUNICATION AND


ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Time : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 50


Weightage : 70%

Note : Attempt any two questions from Section A and


any three questions from Section B. Attempt both
the sections A and B.

SECTION A

1. (a) Change the following sentences from active


voice to passive voice : 3
(i) I bought the baby a doll.
(ii) They showed a video of ‘The Titanic’.
(iii) He taught me to read Persian.

(b) Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of


the verbs : 2
(i) When I get home, my dog __________
at the gate waiting for me.
(sits, will be sitting)

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(ii) Seema __________ for two hours.
(is sleeping, has been sleeping)

(c) Prepare a pamphlet for a music and dance


academy that will open in your town shortly. 5

2. Write short paragraphs on the following : 5+5=10

(a) Proof-reading a report

(b) Solicited proposals

3. You had ordered some books for your bookshop


from the publisher. Due to some reasons the
goods have not yet reached you. Write a letter to
the publisher informing him about the
non-receipt of books. 10

4. (a) Describe the process of report writing. 5+5=10

(b) What is a memo ? Describe ways to write an


effective memo.

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SECTION B

5. What do you mean by entrepreneurship ?


Discuss the entrepreneurship development
programme organised in India. 3+7=10

6. Define the word entrepreneur and describe the


traits and qualities of a successful entrepreneur.
3+7=10

7. Discuss the role of entrepreneurship in economic


development of a developing country like India. 10

8. Assuming yourself as an entrepreneur, write the


success story of any person who motivated you
by setting an example for you to start a business
unit of your own. 10

9. What do you mean by women entrepreneurship ?


Discuss in brief the problems and prospects of
women entrepreneurship in India. 3+7=10

10. ‘‘Finance is the lifeblood of business.’’ Elaborate


this statement and describe the various sources
of finance available to small business owners in
India. 5+5=10

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