Class 12 PT I Question Paper 2025-26 Business Studies

CBSE CLASS 12
PT I Question Paper
Session 2025-26

BUSINESS STUDIES

Exam CBSE Class 12
Subject Business Studies
Session 2025-26
Document Type PT I Question Paper

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FIRST UNIT TEST
SESSION: 2025-2026
CLASS : XII MAXIMUM MARKS:40
SUBJECT : BUSINESS STUDIES(054) TIME : 1 Hour 30 Minutes

GENERAL INSTRUCTION:

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(C). Assertion is true but Reason is false.
(D). Assertion is false but Reason is true

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(B) The aim of this step was to curb corruption and accumulation of black money.

(C) It led to the tax administration channelizingsavings into the formal financial system .

(D) Restrictions were placed on the convertibility of domestic money and bank deposits.

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Match Column-I with Column-II

Column-I Column-II

(i) Motion Study a. Aims at eliminating unnecessary diversity
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(ii) Standardisation of work b. Aims to find out one best way of doing the
job

(iii) Method Study c. Aims to eliminate unnecessary movements
in doing a job

(iv) Simplification of work d. Refers to process of setting standards for
every business activity.

(A) (i) c , (ii) d, (iii) b,(iv) a (B). (i) b , (ii) c, (iii) a, (iv) d
(C). (i) a , (ii) b, (iii) c, (iv) d (D). (i) d , (ii) b, (iii) a, (iv) c

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Column-I Column-II

(i) Interrelatedness a. Social,Political,Legal and Technological
conditions

(ii) Relativity b. Business environment is related to the
local conditions

(iii) Specific forces c. Investors, customers, competitors and
suppliers

(iv) General forces d. Change in one force may lead to changes
in some other forces

(A) (i) c , (ii) d, (iii) a, (iv) b (B). (i) b , (ii) c, (iii) a, (iv) d
(C). (i) a , (ii) b, (iii) c, (iv) d (D). (i) d , (ii) b, (iii) c, (iv) a

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Column-I Column-II

(i) Budget a. Specific statements that inform what is to
be done

(ii) Programme b. Desired future position to be achieved
within given time period

(iii) Rules c. Detailed statements about a project which
outlines the objectives , policies,
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(C). (i) a , (ii) b, (iii) c, (iv) d (D). (i) d , (ii) b, (iii) a, (iv) c

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being used in growing vegetables. They found that90% of the households were searching for
its alternatives. The company contacted a group of agriculture experts to lay down the
procedure for growing the vegetables by the farmers. They decided to train the farmers in
new technology to grow chemical free vegetables according to new tech. innovative methods
techniques through which farmers would be able to create an abundant and lasting harvest.

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13 Company X is facing a lot of problems these days. It manufactures white goods like washing 4
machines, microwave ovens, refrigerators and air conditioners. The company’s margins are
under pressure and the profits and market share are declining. The production department
blames marketing for not meeting sales targets and marketing blames production department
for producing goods, which are not of good quality meeting customers' expectations. The
finance department blames both production and marketing for declining return on investment
and bad marketing.
State the aspect of management that the company is lacking.
Explain Three Features of that aspect of management.

14 - Karan Nath took over ‘D’ North Motor Company from his ailing father three months ago. In 4
the past the company was not performing well. Karan was determined to improve the
company’s performance. He observed that the methods of production as well as selection of
employees in the company were not that scientific. He believed that there was only one best
method to maximise efficiency. He also felt that once the method is developed that the
workers of the company should be trained to learn that “best method”. He asked the
Production Manager to develop the best method and carry out the necessary training. The
Production Manager developed this method using several parameters right from deciding the
sequence of operations, place for men, machines, and raw materials till the delivery of the
product to the customers. This method was implemented throughout the organisation. It
helped in increasing the output, improving the quality and reducing the cost and
wastage.Identify and explain the principles and technique of scientific management followed
by production manager in the above case.

15 Explain the following types of Plan: 4
(i) Objectives (ii) Strategy (iii) Policy (iv) Method

16 Explain the following as nature of principles of management: 6
(i) Cause and Effect Relationship

(ii) Formed by practice and experience

(iii) Contingent

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Explain the following Principles of management by Henry Fayol: (i) Scalar Chain (ii)
Initiative (iii) Unity of Direction (iv) Authority and Responsibility(v) Order (vi)Equity

17 Suhasini, a home science graduate from a reputed college, has recently done a cookery 6
course. She wished to start her own venture with a goal to provide 'health food' at reasonable
prices. She discussed her idea with her teacher (mentor) who encouraged her. After analysing
various options for starting her business venture, they short listed the option to sell ready
made and 'ready to make vegetable shakes and sattu milk shakes. Then, they weighed the pros
and cons of both the short listed options.

(a) Name and explain the function of management being discussed above.

(b) Also briefly discuss any four limitations of the function discussed in the case.

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