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CBSE | DEPARTMENT OF SKILL EDUCATION
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SUBJECT CODE - 833)
MARKING SCHEME FOR CLASS XI (SESSION 2025-2026)

Max. Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 60
General Instructions:
1. Please read the instructions carefully.
2. This Question Paper consists of 24 questions in two sections – Section A & Section B.
3. Section A has Objective type questions whereas Section B contains Subjective type questions.
4. Out of the given (6 + 18 =) 24 questions, a candidate has to answer (6 + 11 =) 17 questions in the
allotted (maximum) time of 3 hours.
5. All questions of a particular section must be attempted in the correct order.
6. SECTION A - OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS (30 MARKS):
i. This section has 06 questions.
ii. There is no negative marking.
iii. Do as per the instructions given.
iv. Marks allotted are mentioned against each question/part.
7. SECTION B – SUBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS (30 MARKS):
i. This section contains 18 questions.
ii. A candidate has to do 11 questions.
iii. Do as per the instructions given.
iv. Marks allotted are mentioned against each question/part.

SECTION A: OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS

Source Material Unit/
Q. No. QUESTION (NCERT/PSSCIVE/ Chap. Marks
CBSE Study Material) No.
Q. 1 Answer any 4 out of the given 6 questions on Employability Skills (1 x 4 = 4 marks)
i. (d) Informal communication Employability Skills- Unit-1 1
Books XII
ii. (b)Ctrl + n Employability Skills- Unit-3 1
Books XII
iii. (d) All of the above Employability Skills- Unit-2 1
Books XII
iv. (a) Weaknesses Employability Skills- Unit-2 1
Books XII
v. (b) Businessman Employability Skills- Unit-4 1

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Books XII
vi. (a) Using chemical fertilizers Employability Skills- Unit-5 1
Books XII
Q. 2 Answer any 5 out of the given 7 questions (1 x 5 = 5 marks)
i. (d) Separate legal entity CBSE STUDY Unit:4 1
MATERIAL
ii. (d) All of the above CBSE STUDY Unit:4 1
MATERIAL
iii. (b) Earning profit CBSE STUDY Unit:1 1
MATERIAL
iv. (b) Contributing positively to society CBSE STUDY Unit:2 1
through ethical business practices MATERIAL
v. (b) Cooperative societies and Joint CBSE STUDY Unit:4 1
stock company MATERIAL
vi. (d) Mining CBSE STUDY Unit:3 1
MATERIAL
vii. (b) Partnership deed CBSE STUDY Unit:4 1
MATERIAL
Q. 3 Answer any 6 out of the given 7 questions (1 x 6 = 6 marks)
i. (b) Secondary CBSE STUDY Unit:1 1
MATERIAL
ii. (d) Homogeneity CBSE STUDY Unit:3 1
MATERIAL
iii. (c) Increasing job satisfaction by CBSE STUDY Unit:4 1
adding more challenging tasks MATERIAL
iv. (d) Inseparability CBSE STUDY Unit:3 1
MATERIAL
v. d) Cooperative Society CBSE STUDY Unit:4 1
MATERIAL
vi. (a) The physical environment where CBSE STUDY Unit:3 1
a service is delivered MATERIAL
vii. (b) To make products easier to CBSE STUDY Unit:7 1
manufacture and use MATERIAL
Source Material Unit/
Q. No. QUESTION (NCERT/PSSCIVE/ Chap. Marks
CBSE Study Material) No.
Q. 4 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1 x 5 = 5 marks)
i. (c) Karta CBSE STUDY Unit:4 1
MATERIAL

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ii. (b) "The proposal was approved by CBSE STUDY Unit:6 1
the manager." MATERIAL
iii. (b) Forces, Factors, Institutions CBSE STUDY Unit:2 1
which directly or indirectly affect MATERIAL
business
iv. (c) They are lengthy and detailed CBSE STUDY Unit:6 1
MATERIAL
v. (a) General CBSE STUDY Unit:2 1
MATERIAL
vi. (d) Secret partner CBSE STUDY Unit:5 1
MATERIAL
Q. 5 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1 x 5 = 5 marks)
i. (b) To identify and correct errors CBSE STUDY Unit:6 1
MATERIAL
ii. (b) An essence of management CBSE STUDY Unit:7 1
MATERIAL
iii. (d) Legal Environment CBSE STUDY Unit:7 1
MATERIAL
iv. (c) Controlling CBSE STUDY Unit:7 1
MATERIAL
v. (a) Liberalisation CBSE STUDY Unit:8 1
MATERIAL
vi. (c) Jargon CBSE STUDY Unit:6 1
MATERIAL
Q. 6 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1 x 5 = 5 marks)
i. (a) Top level CBSE STUDY Unit:7 1
MATERIAL
ii. (a) Privatisation CBSE STUDY Unit:2 1
MATERIAL
iii. (d) Financial statements CBSE STUDY Unit:8 1
MATERIAL
iv. (c) It is more likely to have a CBSE STUDY Unit:8 1
positive impact on organizational MATERIAL
effectiveness
v. (c) A science as well as an art CBSE STUDY Unit:8 1
MATERIAL
vi. (c) Social objective CBSE STUDY Unit:7 1
MATERIAL

SECTION B: SUBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS

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Source Material Unit/
Q. No. QUESTION (NCERT/PSSCIVE/ CBSE Chap. Marks
Study Material) No.
Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions on Employability Skills in 20 – 30 words each (2 x 3 = 6 marks)
Q. 7 Steps taken by the Government of Employability Skills- Unit-5 2
India under Sustainable Books XII
Development / Green Economy
a) National Action Plan on Climate
Change (NAPCC)
b) Renewable energy promotion
(Solar, Wind, Bioenergy)
c) Waste Management Rules
(plastic, e-waste, solid waste)
d) Green India Mission
(afforestation)
e) FAME Scheme (electric vehicles)
f) Sustainable agriculture and
organic farming
Q. 8 Doubts and Fears in an Employability Skills- Unit-4 2
Entrepreneur’s Mind Books XII
a) Fear of failure
b) Financial risk
c) Market acceptance doubts
d) Competition pressure
e) Policy and regulation uncertainty
f) Work-life balance stress
Q. 9 Different Types of Keys in Employability Skills- Unit-2 2
Keyboard Books XII
a) Alphabet keys
b) Number keys
c) Function keys
d) Control keys
e) Navigation keys
f) Special keys
g) Numeric keypad
Q. 10 Factors Influencing Teamwork Employability Skills- Unit-3 2
a) Good communication Books XII
b) Trust and respect

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c) Effective leadership
d) Defined roles and goals
Q. 11 Visual Communication Employability Skills- Unit-1 2
a) Use of pictures, charts, graphs, Books XII
symbols, signs, posters, videos
b) Makes information simple
c) More attractive and clear
d) Easier to understand than words
alone
Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions in 20 – 30 words each (2 x 3 = 6 marks)
Q. 12 (a) No, Akshay cannot recover CBSE STUDY Unit:2 2
₹1,50,000 from each company. MATERIAL
Principle of Contribution
Q. 13 Important Privileges available to a CBSE STUDY Unit:4 2
Private Company MATERIAL
a) Can start business immediately
after receiving Certificate of
Incorporation (no need for
Certificate of Commencement of
Business).
b) Can have only 2 directors
(minimum requirement).
c) Can have only 2 members
(minimum requirement).
d) Not required to issue a
prospectus.
e) Not required to hold a statutory
meeting.
f) Restrictions on transfer of
shares.
g) Exemptions from some
provisions of the Companies Act
(less compliance).

Q. 14 Difference between Formal and CBSE STUDY Unit:6 2
Informal Language in Business MATERIAL
Writing
Formal Language:

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a) Professional tone
b) Uses complete sentences, no
slang
c) Polite and respectful
d) Used in reports, official letters,
business proposals
Informal Language:
a) Casual and friendly tone
b) May use short forms,
contractions, or slang
c) Personal in nature
d) Used in internal communication,
emails to colleagues, casual notes
Q. 15 Dimension of Business CBSE STUDY Unit:2 2
Environment: Social Environment MATERIAL
Q. 16 Common Mistakes to Avoid in CBSE STUDY Unit:6 2
Business Writing MATERIAL
a) Using unclear or vague language
b) Writing overly long or complex
sentences
c) Using slang, jargon, or informal
tone where not suitable
d) Ignoring grammar and spelling
errors
e) Not structuring the message
properly (no headings/paragraphs)
f) Writing without considering the
reader’s perspective
g) Lack of conciseness and clarity
Answer any 2 out of the given 3 questions in 30– 50 words each (3 x 2 = 6 marks)
Q. 17 Importance of Business CBSE STUDY Unit:2 3
Environment MATERIAL
a) Helps in identifying opportunities
and threats.
b) Provides early warning signals
for planning.
c) Helps in tapping useful
resources from the environment.

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d) Helps in coping with rapid
changes.
e) Improves overall performance of
business.
f) Assists in policy formulation and
decision making.
g) Helps the firm to grow and
expand successfully.

Q. 18 (a) Why management decided to CBSE STUDY Unit:5 3
convert into a public limited MATERIAL
company?
To raise more capital from the
public.
To meet increased financial needs
due to expansion.
To reduce dependence on private
funds/loans.
To build greater public confidence
and goodwill.
To increase growth and expansion
opportunities.
(b) Five privileges of a Private
Limited Company over a Public
Limited Company
a) Can start business immediately
after incorporation.
b) Minimum 2 members required
(public company requires 7).
c) Minimum 2 directors required
(public company requires 3).
d) Not required to issue a
prospectus.
e) No statutory meeting required.
f) Greater flexibility and fewer legal
formalities.
Q. 19 Democracy: CBSE STUDY Unit:4 3
a) Works on the principle of “One MATERIAL

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member, One vote” irrespective of
shareholding.
b) All members have equal say in
decision-making.
c) Management is elected
democratically by members.
Secularism:
a) Membership is open to all,
regardless of caste, religion,
gender, or social status.
b) Promotes equality and unity
among diverse groups.
c) Aims at collective benefit, not
individual profit.
Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions in 50– 80 words each (4 x 3 = 12 marks)
Q. 20 (a) In the given case, how many CBSE STUDY Unit:5 4
types of partners are involved in MATERIAL
the partnership firm?

Five types of partners:
Active partner – Ram
Sleeping partner – Rahim
Secret partner – Rohan
Nominal partner – Sohan
Minor partner (admitted to benefits
of partnership) – Mohan
(b) Who is working as an active
partner and what is the nature of
his liability?
Ram is the active partner.
Liability: Unlimited liability towards
creditors of the firm.
(c)Who is working as a sleeping
partner and what is the nature of
his liability?
Rahim is the sleeping partner.
Liability: Unlimited liability (though
he does not manage day-to-day

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affairs).
(d) Who is working as a secret
partner and what is the nature of
his liability?

Rohan is the secret partner.
Liability: Unlimited liability (though
his association with the firm is
hidden from the public).
Q. 21 1. Kamal (Businessman) CBSE STUDY Unit:8 4
Wants: Account where amount can MATERIAL
be deposited and withdrawn any
time without notice, for smooth
business transactions.
Type of Account: Current Account
Explanation:
a) Suitable for traders and
businessmen.
b) Allows deposits and withdrawals
at any time.
c) Overdraft facility available.
d) No interest is usually paid.

2. Supriya (Wife)

Wants: Account to keep surplus
money safe with cheque facility
and option to withdraw when
needed.
Type of Account: Savings Account
Explanation:
a) Encourages savings by
individuals.
b) Provides interest on deposits.
c) Cheque facility and ATM facility
available.
d) Suitable for salaried persons and

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households.

3. Shivam (Son)

Wants: Account to deposit ₹2,000
every month for 3 years, repayable
with interest at maturity.
Type of Account: Recurring Deposit
(RD) Account
Explanation:
a) Fixed amount is deposited
regularly (monthly).
b) Interest is paid at maturity along
with total deposit.
c) Helps in building savings
systematically.

Q. 22 Four Characteristics ofManagement CBSE STUDY Unit:7 4
a) Goal-Oriented Process – MATERIAL
Management focuses on achieving
organizational objectives effectively
and efficiently.
b) Pervasive – Management is
required at all levels (top, middle,
supervisory) and in all types of
organizations.
c) Continuous Process –
Management is an ongoing process
that never stops as long as the
organization exists.
d) Multi-dimensional – Involves
managing people, work, and
operations simultaneously.
Q. 23 Organizational Behavior Process CBSE STUDY Unit:8 4
Organizational Behavior (OB) is the MATERIAL
study of human behavior in
organizations. Its process includes:
a) Individual Level – Understanding

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individual behavior (perception,
personality, motivation, learning).
b) Group Level – Studying team
dynamics, communication,
leadership, power, and conflict.
c) Organizational Level –
Examining organizational culture,
structure, policies, and change
management.
d) Outcome – Improved
productivity, employee satisfaction,
better teamwork, and
organizational effectiveness.
Q. 24 a) Type of business activity CBSE STUDY Unit:1 4
performed by Rohit and Gurvinder MATERIAL
They are engaged in Industry
(Secondary Industry –
Manufacturing/Assembling), as
they assemble electronic products
from imported components.
b) Type of business activity
performed by Atul is engaged in
Trade (Foreign Trade – Exporting),
as he sells components from China
to India.
c) Auxiliary to trade used by Rohit
and Gurvinder
They used Warehousing as an
auxiliary service to store their
stock.
d) Value violated by Rohit and
Gurvinder
Social Responsibility and Ethical
Values were violated because they
employed child labour, exploited
women workers with low wages,
and ignored worker safety and
proper storage measures.

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