SUGGESTED QUESTION PAPER
CLASS – XII
BUSINESS STUDIES
Units
Name of Unit
Long
Answer
(5,6)
TOTAL
1
5
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6
4
Nature & Significance
of Management
Principles of
Management
Business
Environment
Planning
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5 (1)
5 (1)
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3 (2)
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6 (2)
5
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5 (1)
5 (1)
6
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3 (2)
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6 (2)
5
Organising
8
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4 (2)
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8 (2)
6
Staffing
6
1 (1)
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5 (1)
6 (2)
7
Directing
8
1 (2)
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6 (1)
8 (3)
8
Controlling
6
1 (1)
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5 (1)
6 (2)
9
Financial
Management
Financial Markets
12
1 (2)
4 (1)
6 (1)
12 (4)
8
1 (2)
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6 (1)
8 (3)
Marketing
Management
Consumer Protection
14
1 (2)
3 (2)
6 (1)
14 (5)
6
1 (2)
4 (1)
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6 (3)
90
12 (12)
34 (10)
44 (8)
90 (30)
2
3
10
11
12
Marks
Very Short Short
allotted Answer
Answer
(1)
Question
(3,4)
SUGGESTED QUESTION PAPER
CLASS – XII
BUSINESS STUDIES (PAPER – 1)
Time Allowed : 3 hours
Maximum Marks : 90
General Instructions :
(i)
Answers to questions carrying 1 mark may be from one word to one sentence.
(ii)
Answers to questions carrying 3 marks may be from 50 to 75 words.
(iii)
Answers to questions carrying 4-5 marks may be about 150 words.
(iv)
Answers to questions carrying 6 marks may be about 200 words.
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Attempt all parts of a question together.
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Name any two points of the need of staffing.
(1)
Give one example each of Financial and Non-Financial Incentives.
(1)
Why it is said that “Controlling is looking back” ?
(1)
Give two developmental functions of SEBI.
(1)
Write two regulations which provide protection to consumer.
(1)
A decision is taken in financial management to put capital of the company in different assets. What is
this decision called ?
(1)
Give two examples of semantic barrier to communication.
(1)
Mention any two advantages of branding.
(1)
Write two objectives of financial planning.
(1)
What is the latest trading system in stock exchange ?
(1)
What is meant by zero level channel of distribution ?
(1)
Which consumer right gives the business firms freedom to set-up their own consumer service and
grievance cell ?
(1)
Explain the ‘Societal Concept’ of Marketing.
(3)
Which principle of management suggests that employees should be treated with justice and kindness?
Why is this principle essential in management ?
(3)
“Planning leads to increase in efficiency.” Explain.
(3)
Explain three points that highlight the nature of Principles of Management.
(3)
Mention any three limitations of Planning.
(3)
Enumerate any three important merits of advertising.
(3)
What is meant by ‘Formal Organisation’ ? Explain any three features of Formal Organisation.
(4)
State any four advantages of Divisional Structure of an organization.
(4)
Explain in brief any four factors which affect the requirement of working capital of an enterprise. (4)
Describe any four remedies available to a consumer under the Consumer Protection Act.
(4)
“Co-ordination is needed for all functions of Management.” Do you agree with this statement ? Give
reasons in support of your answers.
(5)
Discuss the managerial response to change in business environment.
(5)
Explain briefly any five external sources of recruitment of workers.
(5)
Discuss the importance of Controlling in the business.
(5)
Explain Laissez Faire Style and Autocratic Style of Leadership.
(6)
OR
Directing is the least important function of management.” Do you agree with this statement ? Give
any six reasons in support of your answer.
28. Explain the factors that should be taken into consideration while determining the long-term dividend
policy.
(6)
OR
What is meant by Capital Structure ? Explain any five factors affecting the choice of capital structure.
29. What is Primary Market ? Explain briefly any five methods of floatation of new shares in the primary
market.
(6)
OR
Distinguish between Capital Market and Money Market.
30. Explain any six techniques of Sales Promotion.
OR
(6)
Explain the factors to kept in view while taking a decision on the channels of distribution of any
product.
SUGGESTED QUESTION PAPER
CLASS – XII
BUSINESS STUDIES (PAPER -2)
Time Allowed : 3 hours
Maximum Marks : 90
General Instructions :
(vi)
Answers to questions carrying 1 mark may be from one word to one sentence.
(vii) Answers to questions carrying 3 marks may be from 50 to 75 words.
(viii) Answers to questions carrying 4-5 marks may be about 150 words.
(ix)
Answers to questions carrying 6 marks may be about 200 words.
(x)
Attempt all parts of a question together.
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Name the method of training in which the trainee learns under the guidance of a master worker. (1)
State two points of importance of directing.
(1)
Why should a consumer look for ISI mark on electrical goods ?
(1)
Which is the most important criterion to select a project while taking investment decision ?
(1)
How many depositories are operational in India ? Name them.
(1)
Why it is said that “Planning is looking back” ?
(1)
Rumours and distortions take place in which type of communication.
(1)
A tea producer uses such packets/things for packing tea, which can be used even after consuming the
tea inside for other purposes. In this which values are being affected by him ?
(1)
State any two objectives of financial management.
(1)
Give two regulatory functions of SEBI.
(1)
Write any two components of physical distribution.
(1)
What is meant by ‘Right to Choose’ to a consumer ?
(1)
Explain with examples the three levels of packaging.
(3)
Which principle of management is violated if a subordinate is asked to receive orders from two seniors?
Write any two adverse effects if this principle is violated.
(3)
Differentiate between ‘Policy’ and ‘Rule’ as types of Plans.
(3)
Explain any three techniques of Taylor’s Scientific Management.
(3)
How does Planning restrict creativity ?
(3)
Explain the role of public relations in marketing.
(3)
In an Electrical goods manufacturing company, there are four main activities Marketing, Production,
Finance and Personnel. The general Manager is planning to structure the organization. Which of
organisation structure should be adopt and why ? Give reasons.
(4)
What is meant by authority-responsibility relationship in an organization structure ?
(4)
Explain in brief any four factors which affect the requirement of fixed capital of an enterprise.
(4)
Explain any four functions of consumer organisations and non-govt. organisations (NGOs) for protecting
and promoting the interest of consumers.
(4)
Your brother is working as the Finance Manager of Rex Ltd. At what level of management is he working?
State any four functions being performed by him ?
(5)
Explain the impact of changes in Government policy on business and industry.
(5)
What is meant by selection ? Explain the various steps involved in the process of selection of employees.
(5)
“Planning and Controlling are mutually inter-related and inter-dependent activities.” How ?
(5)
“Supervision is not at all required in an organization”. Do you agree ? Give reasons in support of your
answer.
(6)
OR
Explain the barriers to effective communication.
28. “Determination of capital structure of a company is influenced by a number of factors.” Explain any six
such factors.
(6)
OR
“Sound financial planning is essential for the success of any business enterprise.” Explain this
statement by giving any six reasons.
29. Distinguish between Primary Market and Secondary Market.
OR
What is Money Market ? Explain any five money market instruments.
30. Explain any three advantages of advertising to consumers and three advantages to society.
OR
What is Marketing Mix ? Explain the various elements of marketing mix.
(6)
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SUGGESTED QUESTION PAPER
CLASS – XII
BUSINESS STUDIES (PAPER -3)
Time Allowed : 3 hours
Maximum Marks : 90
General Instructions :
(xi)
Answers to questions carrying 1 mark may be from one word to one sentence.
(xii) Answers to questions carrying 3 marks may be from 50 to 75 words.
(xiii) Answers to questions carrying 4-5 marks may be about 150 words.
(xiv) Answers to questions carrying 6 marks may be about 200 words.
(xv) Attempt all parts of a question together.
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Name the method of training in which trainees learn on the equipments they will be using.
(1)
“A good leader does not wait for opportunities but creates them.” Which quality of a good leader is
highlighted by this statement.
(1)
Give the meaning of Right to be heard.
(1)
State any two Protective functions of SEBI.
(1)
Name the two types of capital which are part of capital structure.
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Why it is said that “Planning is meaningless without controlling” ?
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State any two characteristics of supervision.
(1)
Enumerate any one function of marketing.
(1)
What do you mean by financial leverage ?
(1)
Give two methods of floatation in primary market.
(1)
A commercial unit uses rocks, trees, electric poles historical monuments and walls to advertise its
products. This advertising policy shows which faults of the company ?
(1)
Rajendra purchased a car for Rs. 20 lacs from an automobile company and found its engine defective
despite many complaints the defect was not rectified. He filed a case in the district forum. But he was
not satisfied with the orders of the district forum and decided to appeal. Suggest him the highest
authority where he could appeal if not satisfied again by the decision of next higher authority.
(1)
State any three qualities of a good brand name.
(3)
What does mental revolution imply in Scientific Management ?
(3)
Describe briefly the benefits of planning to an organization.
(3)
Explain, in brief, the Principle of “Stability of Tenure” and “Principle of Order”.
(3)
Distinguish between ‘Procedure’ and ‘Policy’ as types of plans.
(3)
What is Labelling ? State any two functions of labelling.
(3)
What is meant by informal organization ? Explain any three features of informal organization.
(4)
“Authority can be delegated but not responsibility.” Explain.
(4)
How are the shareholders of a company likely to gain with a debt component in the capital employed ?
Briefly explain with the help of a suitable example.
(4)
Explain any four responsibilities of a consumer while purchasing goods.
(4)
Explain the main objectives of Management.
(5)
Explain ‘Increasing Competition’ and ‘More Demanding Customers’ as impact of Govt. policy changes on
Business and Industry.
(5)
“Internal sources of recruitment are better than external sources of recruitment.” Explain any five
reasons in support of this statement.
(5)
Omex Ltd. Produces safety pins on a mass scale.The company’s policy is that at the most 3% of the daily
production could be defective. Over a three months period, it has been observed that 8-10% of the
production is defective. Identify the management function required to correct the above situation,
Briefly state the procedure to be followed for the purpose.
(5)
27. There are certain situations in which written communication can be effectively used. Explain any six
such situations.
(6)
OR
Explain how motivation contributes to the success of an organization.
28. What is financing decision ? Explain any five factors affecting it.
OR
(6)
What is dividend decision ? Explain any five factors determining long term dividend policy.
29. Explain any six functions of Stock Exchange.
OR
(6)
What do you understand by D’Mat Account ? Explain the benefits of it.
30. You are a toothpaste manufacturer and you have introduced a new brand of toothpaste in the market.
How will you determine the price of this product ? Explain by giving any six points.
(6)
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‘Advertising is unnecessary and wasteful.’. Explain how by giving genuine reasons.