general knowledge Online Quiz - 5857

Earnings Per Share is indeed the most widely quoted financial performance measure, represents the monetary return to common shareholders, and is calculated as (Net Income - Preferred Dividends) divided by weighted average shares outstanding. Since all three statements are true, option C is correct. EPS is a fundamental metric that investors and analysts use universally to compare profitability across companies.

The Dividend Yield Ratio is specifically calculated as Dividends Per Share divided by Market Price Per Share, showing the percentage return an investor receives from dividends relative to the stock price. This ratio helps income-focused investors evaluate the cash return from their investment. Option A describes Return on Equity, Option C is Operating Margin, and Option D contains a typo ('toatal' instead of 'total').

Net Profit Margin is calculated as Net Income divided by Sales, shows what proportion of revenue is available to shareholders as profit, and is indeed frequently not reported when negative due to net losses. All three statements are factually correct, making 'All of the Above' the right answer. This ratio is a fundamental measure of profitability and operational efficiency.

In the 1982 film 'Namak Halal', Amitabh Bachchan played the character Arjun Singh, a young man who comes to Mumbai to work in a hotel owned by his relative. 'Karz', 'Namak Haram', and 'Apne' are other films with different lead characters.

Janice Litman Goralnik (played by Maggie Wheeler) was Chandler's on-again-off-again girlfriend in early seasons of Friends. Joey couldn't stand her, especially her distinctive laugh. Monica is Chandler's future wife, and Cathy and Jill were other characters Joey dated.

The film 'Changeling' (2008) was directed by Clint Eastwood, not Allen Goody. It starred Angelina Jolie and was based on the true story of Christine Collins, whose son disappeared in 1928 Los Angeles.

This is an attitude-testing question with no technical content - option C 'Work sincerely with dedication' is presented as the correct moral choice. The other options represent undesirable workplace behaviors (blaming others, avoiding work). This is subjective values-based rather than factual knowledge.

Professional phone communication involves actively listening to the other person's needs and addressing them appropriately and respectfully. This builds rapport and ensures effective communication. The other options describe rude, unprofessional behaviors that should never be practiced in workplace or personal communication.

Maintaining a positive attitude in a workplace (especially an ODC - Operations/Delivery Center) is essential for teamwork, productivity, and professional growth. A positive demeanor helps build good relationships with colleagues and creates a conducive work environment. Options A, B, and C describe disruptive, disrespectful behaviors that should be avoided.

Eating small portions of healthy food at regular intervals is better than overeating or eating whatever you see. This practice helps maintain proper digestion, steady energy levels, and overall health. Option B (overeating) can lead to health issues, while options A and D don't address healthy eating habits.

India did not reach the finals of the 1999 Cricket World Cup. The tournament was won by Australia, who defeated Pakistan in the final match held at Lord's, London. India was eliminated in the Super Six stage. Therefore, the statement that India was one of the two finalists is false.

COBOL (Common Business-Oriented Language) remains one of the most widely used programming languages in mainframe systems, particularly in banking, insurance, and enterprise legacy systems. Its design focuses on business data processing and remains crucial for many large organizations. Despite newer languages, COBOL continues to power critical mainframe applications worldwide.

Madrid is the capital of Spain, not Germany. The capital of Germany is Berlin. This is a basic geographical fact that should be known. Spain and Germany are two different European countries with distinct capitals, cultures, and histories.

The Pulitzer Prize is primarily awarded for achievements in journalism, newspapers, and online journalism. It also covers literature, drama, and music composition, but its most prominent category is journalism. The other options are incorrect - Medicine has the Nobel Prize, Physics also has Nobel Prizes, and Bravery awards are typically government honors like gallantry awards.

SONAR stands for Sound Navigation and Ranging, which uses sound propagation to navigate, communicate with or detect objects under water. Light, velocity and heat are not related to SONAR technology - it specifically uses underwater sound waves.

Tasmania is an island state of Australia, located in the Southern Hemisphere between the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is part of Oceania, not Asia - Asia is a separate continent to the north of Australia.

Lord Linlithgow was Viceroy of India from 1936 to 1943, which covers the period of the Quit India Movement in August 1942. Clive was from the East India Company era (1750s), Bentinck was Governor-General (1828-1835), and Wavell became Viceroy later in 1943.

V V Giri served as Vice President (1967-1969), G S Pathak was Vice President (1969-1974), and R Venkataraman was Vice President (1984-1987). 'V N Murthy' appears to be a fictional or incorrectly recalled name - no person with this name has held the office of Vice President of India.