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- Question 1 of 10
1. Question
Directions: Read the following passage to answer the given questions. Some words/ phrases have been printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.
At first glance, the government seems to have done a U-turn on imposing a mandatory 2 percent expenditure from company profits on corporate social responsibility. The Companies Bill reportedly won’t have this provision. Look closer, and It’s a case of “mandating without mandating”
as an industry voice describes it. The reworked proposal, it’s said, asks firms to have a formal CSR policy targeting a 2 percent spend, and to furnish details of funds going to social causes, in annual reports. In other words, while keeping .up a technical pretence of not legally arm twisting India Inc, the Centre seeks to exert heavy moral pressure by stipulating disclosures if not actual expenditure. To quote the corporate, affairs minister, CSR spending won’t be “voluntary” or “mandatory” but “somewhere in between” Why this grey area, unless the government wants leeway to play guilt inducing big brother?Social spending should be self-willed, not least because Indian firms have a good record already. To boost private participation in social service further, the government should offer incentives such as “CSR credits” or tax benefits. At the same time, the legal system can rap firms that violate, say, green norms or cause other forms of public damage. As the finance minister conceded only recently, corporate social conscience can’t be parachute-dropped by politicians or law courts. Companies themselves know that CSR makes good sense, winning hearts and building brands. But for CSR to not be merely decorative or purely manipulative in the sense of deflecting attention from bad practices, companies’ main focus must be on core operations. What counts first is corporate performance driven by efficiency, ethics and good governance. That’s how business keeps faith with share holders, delivers quality products and services to consumers, creates jobs and spurs economic growth. And that’s also how it best benefits society.
Q.1 – Business can keep helping the society by
CorrectExplanation : Read the last two sentences of then passage.
IncorrectExplanation : Read the last two sentences of then passage.
UnattemptedExplanation : Read the last two sentences of then passage.
- Question 2 of 10
2. Question
At first glance, the government seems to have done a U-turn on imposing a mandatory 2 percent expenditure from company profits on corporate social responsibility. The Companies Bill reportedly won’t have this provision. Look closer, and It’s a case of “mandating without mandating”
as an industry voice describes it. The reworked proposal, it’s said, asks firms to have a formal CSR policy targeting a 2 percent spend, and to furnish details of funds going to social causes, in annual reports. In other words, while keeping .up a technical pretence of not legally arm twisting India Inc, the Centre seeks to exert heavy moral pressure by stipulating disclosures if not actual expenditure. To quote the corporate, affairs minister, CSR spending won’t be “voluntary” or “mandatory” but “somewhere in between” Why this grey area, unless the government wants leeway to play guilt inducing big brother?Social spending should be self-willed, not least because Indian firms have a good record already. To boost private participation in social service further, the government should offer incentives such as “CSR credits” or tax benefits. At the same time, the legal system can rap firms that violate, say, green norms or cause other forms of public damage. As the finance minister conceded only recently, corporate social conscience can’t be parachute-dropped by politicians or law courts. Companies themselves know that CSR makes good sense, winning hearts and building brands. But for CSR to not be merely decorative or purely manipulative in the sense of deflecting attention from bad practices, companies’ main focus must be on core operations. What counts first is corporate performance driven by efficiency, ethics and good governance. That’s how business keeps faith with share holders, delivers quality products and services to consumers, creates jobs and spurs economic growth. And that’s also how it best benefits society.
Q.2 – Which of the following best explains the meaning of the phrase “mandating without mandating” ?
CorrectIncorrectUnattempted - Question 3 of 10
3. Question
At first glance, the government seems to have done a U-turn on imposing a mandatory 2 percent expenditure from company profits on corporate social responsibility. The Companies Bill reportedly won’t have this provision. Look closer, and It’s a case of “mandating without mandating”
as an industry voice describes it. The reworked proposal, it’s said, asks firms to have a formal CSR policy targeting a 2 percent spend, and to furnish details of funds going to social causes, in annual reports. In other words, while keeping .up a technical pretence of not legally arm twisting India Inc, the Centre seeks to exert heavy moral pressure by stipulating disclosures if not actual expenditure. To quote the corporate, affairs minister, CSR spending won’t be “voluntary” or “mandatory” but “somewhere in between” Why this grey area, unless the government wants leeway to play guilt inducing big brother?Social spending should be self-willed, not least because Indian firms have a good record already. To boost private participation in social service further, the government should offer incentives such as “CSR credits” or tax benefits. At the same time, the legal system can rap firms that violate, say, green norms or cause other forms of public damage. As the finance minister conceded only recently, corporate social conscience can’t be parachute-dropped by politicians or law courts. Companies themselves know that CSR makes good sense, winning hearts and building brands. But for CSR to not be merely decorative or purely manipulative in the sense of deflecting attention from bad practices, companies’ main focus must be on core operations. What counts first is corporate performance driven by efficiency, ethics and good governance. That’s how business keeps faith with share holders, delivers quality products and services to consumers, creates jobs and spurs economic growth. And that’s also how it best benefits society.
Q.3 – Which of the social causes, for which expenditure under GSR may be made, are indicated in the passage?
CorrectIncorrectUnattempted - Question 4 of 10
4. Question
At first glance, the government seems to have done a U-turn on imposing a mandatory 2 percent expenditure from company profits on corporate social responsibility. The Companies Bill reportedly won’t have this provision. Look closer, and It’s a case of “mandating without mandating”
as an industry voice describes it. The reworked proposal, it’s said, asks firms to have a formal CSR policy targeting a 2 percent spend, and to furnish details of funds going to social causes, in annual reports. In other words, while keeping .up a technical pretence of not legally arm twisting India Inc, the Centre seeks to exert heavy moral pressure by stipulating disclosures if not actual expenditure. To quote the corporate, affairs minister, CSR spending won’t be “voluntary” or “mandatory” but “somewhere in between” Why this grey area, unless the government wants leeway to play guilt inducing big brother?Social spending should be self-willed, not least because Indian firms have a good record already. To boost private participation in social service further, the government should offer incentives such as “CSR credits” or tax benefits. At the same time, the legal system can rap firms that violate, say, green norms or cause other forms of public damage. As the finance minister conceded only recently, corporate social conscience can’t be parachute-dropped by politicians or law courts. Companies themselves know that CSR makes good sense, winning hearts and building brands. But for CSR to not be merely decorative or purely manipulative in the sense of deflecting attention from bad practices, companies’ main focus must be on core operations. What counts first is corporate performance driven by efficiency, ethics and good governance. That’s how business keeps faith with share holders, delivers quality products and services to consumers, creates jobs and spurs economic growth. And that’s also how it best benefits society.
Q.4 – According to the author, CSR spend should be
CorrectExplanation : Read the 1st sentence of the 2nd paragraph.
IncorrectExplanation : Read the 1st sentence of the 2nd paragraph.
UnattemptedExplanation : Read the 1st sentence of the 2nd paragraph.
- Question 5 of 10
5. Question
At first glance, the government seems to have done a U-turn on imposing a mandatory 2 percent expenditure from company profits on corporate social responsibility. The Companies Bill reportedly won’t have this provision. Look closer, and It’s a case of “mandating without mandating”
as an industry voice describes it. The reworked proposal, it’s said, asks firms to have a formal CSR policy targeting a 2 percent spend, and to furnish details of funds going to social causes, in annual reports. In other words, while keeping .up a technical pretence of not legally arm twisting India Inc, the Centre seeks to exert heavy moral pressure by stipulating disclosures if not actual expenditure. To quote the corporate, affairs minister, CSR spending won’t be “voluntary” or “mandatory” but “somewhere in between” Why this grey area, unless the government wants leeway to play guilt inducing big brother?Social spending should be self-willed, not least because Indian firms have a good record already. To boost private participation in social service further, the government should offer incentives such as “CSR credits” or tax benefits. At the same time, the legal system can rap firms that violate, say, green norms or cause other forms of public damage. As the finance minister conceded only recently, corporate social conscience can’t be parachute-dropped by politicians or law courts. Companies themselves know that CSR makes good sense, winning hearts and building brands. But for CSR to not be merely decorative or purely manipulative in the sense of deflecting attention from bad practices, companies’ main focus must be on core operations. What counts first is corporate performance driven by efficiency, ethics and good governance. That’s how business keeps faith with share holders, delivers quality products and services to consumers, creates jobs and spurs economic growth. And that’s also how it best benefits society.
Q.5 – Which of the following best explains the meaning of the phrase “parachute-dropped”?
CorrectIncorrectUnattempted - Question 6 of 10
6. Question
At first glance, the government seems to have done a U-turn on imposing a mandatory 2 percent expenditure from company profits on corporate social responsibility. The Companies Bill reportedly won’t have this provision. Look closer, and It’s a case of “mandating without mandating”
as an industry voice describes it. The reworked proposal, it’s said, asks firms to have a formal CSR policy targeting a 2 percent spend, and to furnish details of funds going to social causes, in annual reports. In other words, while keeping .up a technical pretence of not legally arm twisting India Inc, the Centre seeks to exert heavy moral pressure by stipulating disclosures if not actual expenditure. To quote the corporate, affairs minister, CSR spending won’t be “voluntary” or “mandatory” but “somewhere in between” Why this grey area, unless the government wants leeway to play guilt inducing big brother?Social spending should be self-willed, not least because Indian firms have a good record already. To boost private participation in social service further, the government should offer incentives such as “CSR credits” or tax benefits. At the same time, the legal system can rap firms that violate, say, green norms or cause other forms of public damage. As the finance minister conceded only recently, corporate social conscience can’t be parachute-dropped by politicians or law courts. Companies themselves know that CSR makes good sense, winning hearts and building brands. But for CSR to not be merely decorative or purely manipulative in the sense of deflecting attention from bad practices, companies’ main focus must be on core operations. What counts first is corporate performance driven by efficiency, ethics and good governance. That’s how business keeps faith with share holders, delivers quality products and services to consumers, creates jobs and spurs economic growth. And that’s also how it best benefits society.
Q.6 – Which of the following best explains the meaning of the phrase “keeps faith with”?
CorrectIncorrectUnattempted - Question 7 of 10
7. Question
At first glance, the government seems to have done a U-turn on imposing a mandatory 2 percent expenditure from company profits on corporate social responsibility. The Companies Bill reportedly won’t have this provision. Look closer, and It’s a case of “mandating without mandating”
as an industry voice describes it. The reworked proposal, it’s said, asks firms to have a formal CSR policy targeting a 2 percent spend, and to furnish details of funds going to social causes, in annual reports. In other words, while keeping .up a technical pretence of not legally arm twisting India Inc, the Centre seeks to exert heavy moral pressure by stipulating disclosures if not actual expenditure. To quote the corporate, affairs minister, CSR spending won’t be “voluntary” or “mandatory” but “somewhere in between” Why this grey area, unless the government wants leeway to play guilt inducing big brother?Social spending should be self-willed, not least because Indian firms have a good record already. To boost private participation in social service further, the government should offer incentives such as “CSR credits” or tax benefits. At the same time, the legal system can rap firms that violate, say, green norms or cause other forms of public damage. As the finance minister conceded only recently, corporate social conscience can’t be parachute-dropped by politicians or law courts. Companies themselves know that CSR makes good sense, winning hearts and building brands. But for CSR to not be merely decorative or purely manipulative in the sense of deflecting attention from bad practices, companies’ main focus must be on core operations. What counts first is corporate performance driven by efficiency, ethics and good governance. That’s how business keeps faith with share holders, delivers quality products and services to consumers, creates jobs and spurs economic growth. And that’s also how it best benefits society.
Q.7 – “CSR spending won’t be “voluntary” or “mandatory” but “some where in between” Why this grey area, unless the government wants leeway to play guilt inducing big brother?” Which of the following best explains the above?
CorrectIncorrectUnattempted - Question 8 of 10
8. Question
At first glance, the government seems to have done a U-turn on imposing a mandatory 2 percent expenditure from company profits on corporate social responsibility. The Companies Bill reportedly won’t have this provision. Look closer, and It’s a case of “mandating without mandating”
as an industry voice describes it. The reworked proposal, it’s said, asks firms to have a formal CSR policy targeting a 2 percent spend, and to furnish details of funds going to social causes, in annual reports. In other words, while keeping .up a technical pretence of not legally arm twisting India Inc, the Centre seeks to exert heavy moral pressure by stipulating disclosures if not actual expenditure. To quote the corporate, affairs minister, CSR spending won’t be “voluntary” or “mandatory” but “somewhere in between” Why this grey area, unless the government wants leeway to play guilt inducing big brother?Social spending should be self-willed, not least because Indian firms have a good record already. To boost private participation in social service further, the government should offer incentives such as “CSR credits” or tax benefits. At the same time, the legal system can rap firms that violate, say, green norms or cause other forms of public damage. As the finance minister conceded only recently, corporate social conscience can’t be parachute-dropped by politicians or law courts. Companies themselves know that CSR makes good sense, winning hearts and building brands. But for CSR to not be merely decorative or purely manipulative in the sense of deflecting attention from bad practices, companies’ main focus must be on core operations. What counts first is corporate performance driven by efficiency, ethics and good governance. That’s how business keeps faith with share holders, delivers quality products and services to consumers, creates jobs and spurs economic growth. And that’s also how it best benefits society.
Q.8 – Which of the following would increase private participation in social service?
CorrectExplanation : Read then 1st and 2nd sentences of the 2nd paragraph.
IncorrectExplanation : Read then 1st and 2nd sentences of the 2nd paragraph.
UnattemptedExplanation : Read then 1st and 2nd sentences of the 2nd paragraph.
- Question 9 of 10
9. Question
At first glance, the government seems to have done a U-turn on imposing a mandatory 2 percent expenditure from company profits on corporate social responsibility. The Companies Bill reportedly won’t have this provision. Look closer, and It’s a case of “mandating without mandating”
as an industry voice describes it. The reworked proposal, it’s said, asks firms to have a formal CSR policy targeting a 2 percent spend, and to furnish details of funds going to social causes, in annual reports. In other words, while keeping .up a technical pretence of not legally arm twisting India Inc, the Centre seeks to exert heavy moral pressure by stipulating disclosures if not actual expenditure. To quote the corporate, affairs minister, CSR spending won’t be “voluntary” or “mandatory” but “somewhere in between” Why this grey area, unless the government wants leeway to play guilt inducing big brother?Social spending should be self-willed, not least because Indian firms have a good record already. To boost private participation in social service further, the government should offer incentives such as “CSR credits” or tax benefits. At the same time, the legal system can rap firms that violate, say, green norms or cause other forms of public damage. As the finance minister conceded only recently, corporate social conscience can’t be parachute-dropped by politicians or law courts. Companies themselves know that CSR makes good sense, winning hearts and building brands. But for CSR to not be merely decorative or purely manipulative in the sense of deflecting attention from bad practices, companies’ main focus must be on core operations. What counts first is corporate performance driven by efficiency, ethics and good governance. That’s how business keeps faith with share holders, delivers quality products and services to consumers, creates jobs and spurs economic growth. And that’s also how it best benefits society.
Q.9 – Which of the following is being referred to as ‘grey area’?
CorrectIncorrectUnattempted - Question 10 of 10
10. Question
At first glance, the government seems to have done a U-turn on imposing a mandatory 2 percent expenditure from company profits on corporate social responsibility. The Companies Bill reportedly won’t have this provision. Look closer, and It’s a case of “mandating without mandating”
as an industry voice describes it. The reworked proposal, it’s said, asks firms to have a formal CSR policy targeting a 2 percent spend, and to furnish details of funds going to social causes, in annual reports. In other words, while keeping .up a technical pretence of not legally arm twisting India Inc, the Centre seeks to exert heavy moral pressure by stipulating disclosures if not actual expenditure. To quote the corporate, affairs minister, CSR spending won’t be “voluntary” or “mandatory” but “somewhere in between” Why this grey area, unless the government wants leeway to play guilt inducing big brother?Social spending should be self-willed, not least because Indian firms have a good record already. To boost private participation in social service further, the government should offer incentives such as “CSR credits” or tax benefits. At the same time, the legal system can rap firms that violate, say, green norms or cause other forms of public damage. As the finance minister conceded only recently, corporate social conscience can’t be parachute-dropped by politicians or law courts. Companies themselves know that CSR makes good sense, winning hearts and building brands. But for CSR to not be merely decorative or purely manipulative in the sense of deflecting attention from bad practices, companies’ main focus must be on core operations. What counts first is corporate performance driven by efficiency, ethics and good governance. That’s how business keeps faith with share holders, delivers quality products and services to consumers, creates jobs and spurs economic growth. And that’s also how it best benefits society.
Q.10 – As far as social work/service contribution is concerned, Indian Companies have
CorrectExplanation : Read the 1st sentence of the 2nd paragraph.
IncorrectExplanation : Read the 1st sentence of the 2nd paragraph.
UnattemptedExplanation : Read the 1st sentence of the 2nd paragraph.