List of top Business Studies Questions asked in CBSE CLASS XII

is the process of holding securities in electronic form.

Statement-I: That part of a brand which can be spoken is called a brand name. Statement-II: That part of the brand which is given legal protection is called Trademark. Choose the correct option from the following:

Which of the following is NOT a feature of demonetisation?

Samaira and her friend, Sana wanted to watch a movie over the weekend. They booked the movie tickets online and chose the seats as per their preference at the click of a button at the desired movie hall. Now going to the theatre for booking of tickets is no longer required. The dimension of business environment reflected in the above para is:

Rajat was carrying on a business of manufacturing plastic disposables like plastic plates, plastic cups, and plastic straws. He heard about the upcoming ban on single-use plastics. He was able to identify this external environmental trend which could hinder his firm’s performance. So, he took action and shifted to manufacturing the plates, cups, and straws from bamboo and palm leaves. As a result, his business not only survived but was able to generate profit. The point of importance of Business Environment highlighted above is:

Payal was working in a Multinational Company. Her father gifted her a smartphone worth 40,500 on her birthday. The mobile phone was purchased by her father from his friend’s shop. After a few months, the mobile phone started creating problems. Payal tried to contact the manufacturer many times, but he did not respond. Ultimately, Payal decided to file a complaint against the manufacturer. The appropriate grievance redressal machinery where Payal can file a complaint is:

is the process by which a manager synchronises the activities of different departments.

‘Marbury Biscuits’ launched its new range of oat cookies in three varieties. They decided to distribute free samples of their biscuits in schools as a part of their promotional campaign. Identify the tool of promotion used by ’Marbury Biscuits’:

Statement- I: Business Environment is dynamic as it differs from country to country. Statement II: Business Environment is largely uncertain as it is very difficult to predict future happenings. Choose the correct option from the following:

Which of the following is an advantage of Informal Organisation?

Lyka Ltd. launched its new range of herbal shampoos at the beginning of the year. As per legal framework, Lyka Ltd. provided the name and address of the manufacturer, the weight, manufacturing date, expiry date, maximum retail price, etc., on the package and label of the herbal shampoo. The consumer right highlighted above is:

Match the functions of Securities and Exchange Board of India given in Column-I with their headings given in Column-II: Column- II A. Training of intermediaries of securities markets B. Regulation of takeover bids by companies
(b) Regulatory function

(ii) Protective function C. Controlling insider trading and imposing penalties for such practices

(iii) Development function

‘Merely allocating work is not enough. Each individual should also know who he has to take orders from and to whom he is accountable.’ The above statement is related to one of the steps of the organising process. Identify the step from the following:

Which of the following is NOT a feature of Directing function of management?

Read the following statements Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Choose the correct option from the given options. Assertion (A): Amount of Earnings is a major determinant of the decision about dividend. Reason (R): Dividends are paid out of current and past earnings.

‘It is a process that allocates or directs funds available for investment into their most productive instrument opportunity.’ This is known as:

is the step in the controlling process where standards may have to be revised in case the deviation cannot be corrected through managerial action.

With respect to levels of management, choose the incorrect statement from the following:

A multinational sweets and snacks company had been into catering business for the last many years. To add to its prospects and to grow in the long run, it wants to increase its sales volume, the number of products, and capital investment. The organisational objective of management it seeks to achieve is:

Kanav, after passing out of college with specialization in renewable energy, was determined to start a solar power plant. The venture required heavy investment in plant and machinery and less on manual labour. Kanav invested in the latest solar panel technology and infrastructure and purchased the latest solar panels, inverters and battery storage systems.
Despite the high risk and substantial investment, Kanav's business had good expansion possibilities. The world was increasingly moving towards clean energy solutions, and there was a growing demand for sustainable power sources. So, Kanav decided to create a higher capacity to meet the anticipated demand quickly. This entailed further investment in fixed assets which Kanav was able to arrange.
As the years passed, the solar power plant did very well and played a pivotal role in the city's transition towards a greener and more sustainable future. Identify and explain the two factors affecting the fixed capital requirements discussed in the above case.

Nishtha runs a chain of famous restaurants, ’Indian Kitchen’, in different parts of Delhi. The restaurant chain was known for good quality food and quick service. ‘Indian Kitchen’ was generating good revenue and had goodwill in the market. Nishtha would take a weekly report from all the Restaurant Managers and take necessary action to resolve the problems, if any. Nishtha noticed a sudden decline in sales in one of the restaurants. She questioned the Restaurant Manager who mentioned that the restaurant is seeing a gradual decrease in the number of customers, but could not provide a clear explanation for it. So, Nishtha formed a team to find out the causes of the declining customers as this is the key area for restaurant business and is critical to the success of business. By doing this, Nishtha is performing a step of the process of a function of management.

Rewton Ltd. was a reputed computer software company providing unique software all over India. The turnover of the company was very high resulting in good profits. The Chief Executive Officer, Vihaan, was very strict and disciplined. He specified the boundaries of authority and responsibility for achieving organizational goals. There was systematic coordination among the various activities and specific relationships among various job positions. The company provided facilities like a canteen, a gym, a library, a music room, and a rest area for its employees, which they could use during rest intervals. Using these facilities, the employees developed friendships and discussed not only their personal, social, and emotional issues, but also the official ones.
The General Manager was of a different view. He told the Chief Executive Officer that there was no use providing these facilities to the employees as it is an extra financial burden on the organization on one hand and on the other hand, it encourages groupism and whenever any change is required in the organization, they all resist. He suggested that they should do away with these facilities. But the Chief Executive Officer, Vihaan, explained to the General Manager that this type of social interaction is necessary, and is in the best interest of the organization. These interactions among people at work give rise to a network of social relationships among employees and have many benefits (i) Identify and explain the type of organization whose existence the Chief Executive Officer felt was necessary.
(ii) State any two advantages and two disadvantages of the type of organization identified in (i) above.

Explain the following features of principles of management:
(i) Universal Applicability
(ii) Formed by Practice and Experimentation
(iii) Flexible

Explain the following factors affecting the choice of capital structure of a company:
(i) Cost of Equity
(ii) Control
(iii) Stock Market Conditions

Explain the following factors affecting the requirement of fixed capital of a company:
(i) Choice of Technique
(ii) Financing Alternatives
(iii) Growth Prospects