Commerce questions and answers

Commerce Questions and Answers

Test and improve your knowledge of the fundamentals of buying and selling with these Commerce past questions and answers.

156.

The factor of production that is relatively indestructible and immobile is _______?

A.

capital

B.

labour

C.

land

D.

rent

Correct answer is C

land is a different type of factor of production than others. it possesses the following characteristics:-

1) free gift of nature- land is a gift of nature given to man free of cost

2) land is limited in supply- other factors of production can be increased in supply to a greater or lesser extent. but it is impossible to increase the supply of land

3) land is a primary factor of production- in every kind of production, we have to make use of land

4) land is a passive factor of production- land is a passive factor of production because it cannot produce anything by itself

5) land is permanent- land is indestructible

6)land is immovable

7) land varies in fertility

157.

An agreement that is enforceable in law is ________?

A.

a contract

B.

an offer

C.

an acceptance

D.

a consideration

Correct answer is A

A contract is an agreement or law binding the creation of business and enforceable in law.

158.

A bill of exchange already accepted can be discounted by the holder in ______?

A.

the central bank

B.

at least two banks

C.

his bank

D.

any bank

Correct answer is D

Is an unconditional written order from one person to another to pay a specified sum of money to a designated person.

159.

Which of the following legislation aims primarily at the protection of consumers?

A.

Law of contract

B.

Trade description Act

C.

Company's Act

D.

Partnership Act

Correct answer is B

This protects the consumers from false description of goods in terms of quality, quantity, size, place and date of manufacture

160.

A Major funtion of commerce is to

A.

facilitiate human satisfaction through exchange

B.

eliminate trade barriers

C.

provide raw materials for manufacturers

D.

influence government policies

Correct answer is A

Commerce provides the advantages of specialisation. It helps to better satisfy human wants by collecting and distributing goods. Commerce provides the necessary link between the producers and consumers of goods.