Correct Answer: D. there was great famine

Explanation

(i)Distinction between shares and debentures / ordinary shareholders and preference shareholders

(b) Reasons for winding up a company:

(i) If the company passes a resolution to wind up.

(ii) If the company fails to commence business within a year after its incorporation.

(iii) If the number of shareholders falls below the statutory level.

(iv) If the company is insolvent.

(v) If the creditors decide to apply for dissolution.

(vi) Continuous disagreement between the directors over the management of the company.

(vii) A company can be wound up by the order of a court.

(viii) If the company's objective becomes illegal.

(ix) If the company cannot meet up with the capital requirement for the line of business.

Correct Answer: C. rites

Explanation

The correct answer is C. rites.

• A rite is a formal or ceremonial religious act or custom. The collection of ceremonial practices associated with funerals is commonly referred to in the plural form as burial rites (or *funeral rites* / *last rites*).

• Rights refers to moral, legal, or natural entitlements (e.g., human rights), which does not fit the context of a funeral ceremony.

Correct Answer: A. intends more than he says

Correct Answer: D. manufacture of soap

Explanation

The correct answer is D. manufacture of soap.

• Baking industry (A) and Wine production (B) use microorganisms (yeast) for fermentation, which are classic examples of biotechnology.

• Production of antibiotics (C) relies on microorganisms (such as fungi and bacteria) to produce medicinal compounds, which is a major branch of medical biotechnology.

• Manufacture of soap (D) is a purely chemical process called *saponification* (the reaction between fats/oils and a strong alkali like sodium hydroxide), and does not involve living organisms or biological systems.

Correct Answer: D) resistant

Explanation

Metals are lustrous, malleable, ductile, good conductors of heat and electricity.

Correct Answer: C. 0^oC to +4^oC

Correct Answer: B. Weathering

Explanation

Weathering is the process whereby rocks are broken down into small particles through factors such as rainfall, erosion etc.

Explanation

(a) - Access to new customers and markets

- Diversifying its business to reduce risk

- Taking advantage of new opportunities in South Africa

- Increasing profitability through economies of scale

(b) - Exporting

- Franchising

- Joint venture

- Wholly owned subsidiary

Exporting:

This mode of entry is suitable for JK Ltd as it requires low investment and allows the company to test the market with minimal risk. The main disadvantage is that it may be difficult to maintain quality control.

Franching:

This mode of entry allows JK Ltd to expand quickly and takes advantage of an already established business with knowledge of the South African market. However, it may be difficult to maintain control over the franchisee.

Joint venture:

This mode of entry allows JK Ltd to share the risks and expenses of entering the South African market with a local company. However, Jk Ltd may lose some control over the operations of the joint venture company.

Wholly owned subsidiary:

This mode of entry gives JK Ltd complete control over its operations in South Africa. However, it requires significant investment and may take longer to establish a presence in the market.

Correct Answer: B) harmonies