Q1:

Controlling

Easy

The criteria against which actual performance is measured in the process of controlling are called:

Answer options
Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2025: 24 May Shift 1 BST question 1

Q2:

Business Environment

Easy

Match List-I with List-II

List-I
(Dimensions of business environment)
List-II
(Elements)
(A) Social(I) Literacy rates
(B) Economic(II) Public Debt (interal and external)
(C) Technological(III) Monopolistic Restrictive Trade Practices Act
(D) Legal(IV) Scientific improvements


Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Option 1
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2025: 24 May Shift 1 BST question 2

Q3:

Entrepreneurship Development

Easy

The process of earning profits and increasing wealth while posing characteristics such as risk taking, management, leadership and innovation is called:

Answer options
Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2025: 24 May Shift 1 BST question 3

Q4:

Planning

Medium

Identify the correct statements in the context of the planning.

(A) Planning will be a futile exercise if it is not acted upon or implemented.

(B) Planning implies a process which coordinates human efforts and assembles resources.

(C) Planning is closely connected with creativity and innovation.

(D) Planning is what managers at all levels do.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Answer options
Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2025: 24 May Shift 1 BST question 4

Q6:

Principles of Management

Easy

Which of the following concepts is not related to F W Taylor?

  1. Scalar Chain
  2. Harmony, not discord
  3. Standardisation and simplification of work
  4. Cooperation, not individualism
Answer options
Option 1
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2025: 24 May Shift 1 BST question 6

Q7:

Controlling

Medium

Match List-I with List-II

List-IList-II
(A) Standards(I) Setting of Reduction of defects from 10 pc to 5 pc per lot
(B) Management by exception(II) Assigning additional workers and equipment to the project.
(C) Critical Control Point(III) An attempt to control everything results in controlling nothing.
(D) Corrective Action(IV) Focusing on KRAs

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Answer options
Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2025: 24 May Shift 1 BST question 7

Q8:

Nature & Significance

Easy

Management is considered as art because of which of the following features?

  • (A) Systematized body of knowledge
  • (B) Existence of theoretical knowledge
  • (C) Personalized application
  • (D) Being based on practice and creativity

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Answer options
Option 4
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2025: 24 May Shift 1 BST question 8

Q9:

Organising

Medium

Match List-I with List-II

List-IList-II
(A) Responsibility(I) Right to command subordinates and to give orders and exact obedience.
(B) Authority(II) Downward transfer of authority from a superior to a subordinate.
(C) Accountability(III) Obligation of a subordinate to perform the duty or tasks assigned to him.
(D) Delegation(IV) Answerability for the accomplishment of the task assigned by the superior to his subordinate.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Answer options
Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2025: 24 May Shift 1 BST question 9

Q10:

Directing

Easy

Match List-I with List-II

List-IList-II
(A) Physiological needs(I) Friendship
(B) Safety and Security needs(II) Status
(C) Esteem needs(III) Confirmed job
(D) Social needs(IV) Food

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q12:

Entrepreneurship Development

Easy

"Not being afraid of the risks associated with business and relying on one's capabilities to successfully manage these".

Identify the entrepreneurial competency highlighted in the aforesaid statement.

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Q13:

Business Finance

Medium

Arrange the following steps involved in the process of financial planning in logical sequence.

(A) Sales forecast is made

(B) Requirement of fixed capital and working capital is estimated

(C) Expected profits are estimated

(D) Sources of finance are identified

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q15:

Principles of Management

Easy

Which principle of management is violated if a worker takes orders from two or more superiors?

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Q16:

Business Finance

Medium

Financial leverage is believed to be favorable if:

1. ROI is lower than cost of debt
2. ROI is higher than cost of debt
3. Debt is not easily available
4. If the interest rate is high

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Q17:

Planning

Easy

“Planning requires logical and systematic thinking rather than guess work or wishful thinking”. Identify the feature of planning highlighted in the aforesaid statement.

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Q18:

Marketing

Easy

When the demand of a product is inelastic, the firm is in a better position to fix:

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Q19:

Business Environment

Easy

The nature of relationship of our country with foreign countries is an example of which dimension of the business environment?

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Q20:

Nature & Significance

Easy

Which among the options given below is NOT a feature of management as a profession?

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Q21:

Planning

Easy

Identify the type of plan which provides the prescribed ways or manner in which a task has to be performed considering the objective.

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Q23:

Organising

Easy

Which of the following is not a limitation of formal organisation?

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Q24:

Nature & Significance

Easy

The process whereby an executive develops an orderly pattern of group effort among his subordinates and secures unity of action is known as:

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Q25:

Organising

Easy

Span of management refers to:

  1. Number of subordinates at lower level
  2. Total number of managers
  3. Number of subordinates under a superior
  4. Number of levels in the organisation
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Q28:

Organising

Easy

Which of the following is the importance of delegation?

(A) High morale of subordinates

(B) Develops initiatives among employees

(C) Promotes centralisation

(D) Dilutes span of management

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q29:

Marketing

Easy

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

  1. Price is an important element of the marketing mix.
  2. Marketing is a social process.
  3. Use of agressive selling techniques to make customers buy their products is marketing.
  4. Placement is described as the set of marketing tools that firms use in a target market.
Answer options
Option 3,4
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2025: 24 May Shift 1 BST question 29

Q30:

Organising

Medium

Arrange the following steps involved in the process of organising in logical sequence

(A) The activities which are similar in nature are grouped together.

(B) Jobs are allocated to the members of each department in accordance to their skills and competencies.

(C) Authority and reporting relationships are established to create a hierarchal structure.

(D) The work is divided into manageable activities so that duplication can be avoided.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q32:

Staffing

Easy

Arrange the following steps involved in selection process in the proper sequence.

  1. Preliminary screening
  2. Employment interview
  3. Reference and background checks
  4. Selection test

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q33:

Controlling

Medium

Arrange the following steps of controlling the process in a logical sequence.

(A) Reporting of deviations and their causes after comparison.

(B) Projecting the future and determining the goals and standards.

(C) Taking corrective action at an appropriate level.

(D) Measuring the work in terms of control standards.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q34:

Controlling

Easy

Which of the following shows the relationship between planning and controlling?

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Q35:

Business Finance

Easy

Match List-I with List-II

List-IList-II
(A) Net Working Capital(I) Investments in long term assets.
(B) Fixed capital decision(II) Proportion of debt in the overall capital.
(C) Financial Leverage(III) Excess of current assets over current liabilities
(D) Trading on equity(IV) Increase in profit earned by the equity shareholders due to the presence of fixed financial charges.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q36:

Planning

Easy

Arrange the following steps of the planning process in a logical sequence.

(A) Establishing Objectives

(B) Developing premises

(C) Evaluation of Alternatives

(D) Selecting a Course of Action

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q37:

Business Environment

Easy

In India, the advertisements for alcoholic beverages are banned, the dimension of business environment referred to here is:

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Q38:

Staffing

Easy

Under which method of the training, a trainee is put under the guidance of a master worker?

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Q39:

Principles of Management

Medium

Fayol says that discipline requires:

(A) Good supervisors at all levels

(B) Agreements should be clear and fair

(C) Removal of the employee

(D) Penalties should be fairly imposed

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q40:

Business Environment

Easy

The importance of the business environment includes:

(A) Identifying first mover advantage

(B) Improving business performance

(C) Performance appraisal

(D) Coping with rapid changes

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q41:

Consumer Protection

Easy

Manoj purchased a car from DD Motors invoiced at 10 Lacs. The company offered many attractive gifts, like free insurance for the first two years, free pick-up and drop facilities for free servicing of upto 20,000 km etc. But after a few days, he noticed that the pick-up of the car was not good and there was some problem with the engine of the car. The company serviced the car for free, but even then, Manoj was not satisfied with the performance of the car. Manoj again called the customer care services of DD Motors, but DD Motors did not give him the due response. So he filed a complaint with the District Commission after but was not satisfied with the decision. He was very disturbed and, after a month, decided to appeal against it.

Which rights of Manoj are violated by DD Motors?

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Q42:

Consumer Protection

Easy

Manoj purchased a car from DD Motors invoiced at 10 Lacs. The company offered many attractive gifts, like free insurance for the first two years, free pick-up and drop facilities for free servicing of upto 20,000 km etc. But after a few days, he noticed that the pick-up of the car was not good and there was some problem with the engine of the car. The company serviced the car for free, but even then, Manoj was not satisfied with the performance of the car. Manoj again called the customer care services of DD Motors, but DD Motors did not give him the due response. So he filed a complaint with the District Commission after but was not satisfied with the decision. He was very disturbed and, after a month, decided to appeal against it.

Identify the responsibility which Manoj kept in mind in the above case?

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Q43:

Consumer Protection

Easy

Manoj purchased a car from DD Motors invoiced at 10 Lacs. The company offered many attractive gifts, like free insurance for the first two years, free pick-up and drop facilities for free servicing of upto 20,000 km etc. But after a few days, he noticed that the pick-up of the car was not good and there was some problem with the engine of the car. The company serviced the car for free, but even then, Manoj was not satisfied with the performance of the car. Manoj again called the customer care services of DD Motors, but DD Motors did not give him the due response. So he filed a complaint with the District Commission after but was not satisfied with the decision. He was very disturbed and, after a month, decided to appeal against it.

Which of the following relief is NOT available to Manoj?

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Q44:

Consumer Protection

Easy

Manoj purchased a car from DD Motors invoiced at 10 Lacs. The company offered many attractive gifts, like free insurance for the first two years, free pick-up and drop facilities for free servicing of upto 20,000 km etc. But after a few days, he noticed that the pick-up of the car was not good and there was some problem with the engine of the car. The company serviced the car for free, but even then, Manoj was not satisfied with the performance of the car. Manoj again called the customer care services of DD Motors, but DD Motors did not give him the due response. So he filed a complaint with the District Commission after but was not satisfied with the decision. He was very disturbed and, after a month, decided to appeal against it.

Which of the following ways/means of consumer protection has been indicated in the above case?

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Q45:

Consumer Protection

Easy

Manoj purchased a car from DD Motors invoiced at 10 Lacs. The company offered many attractive gifts, like free insurance for the first two years, free pick-up and drop facilities for free servicing of upto 20,000 km etc. But after a few days, he noticed that the pick-up of the car was not good and there was some problem with the engine of the car. The company serviced the car for free, but even then, Manoj was not satisfied with the performance of the car. Manoj again called the customer care services of DD Motors, but DD Motors did not give him the due response. So he filed a complaint with the District Commission after but was not satisfied with the decision. He was very disturbed and, after a month, decided to appeal against it.

Manoj filed a complaint with the District Commission but was not satisfied with the decision. To which authority can he file an appeal against the decision?

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Q46:

Directing

Easy

Sarah is the manager of a customer service team at a growing e-commerce company. The company has recently faced an influx of customer queries due to an increase in online orders. As the manager, Sarah's role is crucial in ensuring her team is aligned with the company's goals and capable of meeting the growing demand.

To begin, Sarah holds a team meeting where she clearly communicates the new expectations for handling customer inquiries, including targets for response times and quality standards. She provides clear guidelines on how to manage the increased workload and sets specific deadlines for individual tasks. Sarah integrates employees' efforts and ensures that the team understands the importance of customer satisfaction and how it contributes to the company's reputation and success.

Additionally, Sarah motivates her team by recognizing their achievements, offering constructive feedback, and providing training sessions to improve their skills. She fosters open communication, encouraging her team to express any challenges they encounter. Her leadership style includes delegation of responsibilities, which helps employees feel trusted and empowered.

Under Sarah's direction, the team becomes more efficient, delivering timely and high-quality customer service, which ultimately boosts customer satisfaction and supports the company's growth.

The above case clearly depicts that directing is the heart of management because Sarah :

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Q47:

Directing

Easy

Sarah is the manager of a customer service team at a growing e-commerce company. The company has recently faced an influx of customer queries due to an increase in online orders. As the manager, Sarah's role is crucial in ensuring her team is aligned with the company's goals and capable of meeting the growing demand.

To begin, Sarah holds a team meeting where she clearly communicates the new expectations for handling customer inquiries, including targets for response times and quality standards. She provides clear guidelines on how to manage the increased workload and sets specific deadlines for individual tasks. Sarah integrates employees' efforts and ensures that the team understands the importance of customer satisfaction and how it contributes to the company's reputation and success.

Additionally, Sarah motivates her team by recognizing their achievements, offering constructive feedback, and providing training sessions to improve their skills. She fosters open communication, encouraging her team to express any challenges they encounter. Her leadership style includes delegation of responsibilities, which helps employees feel trusted and empowered.

Under Sarah's direction, the team becomes more efficient, delivering timely and high-quality customer service, which ultimately boosts customer satisfaction and supports the company's growth.

Effective communication of Sarah in directing helps to:

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Q48:

Directing

Easy

Sarah is the manager of a customer service team at a growing e-commerce company. The company has recently faced an influx of customer queries due to an increase in online orders. As the manager, Sarah's role is crucial in ensuring her team is aligned with the company's goals and capable of meeting the growing demand.

To begin, Sarah holds a team meeting where she clearly communicates the new expectations for handling customer inquiries, including targets for response times and quality standards. She provides clear guidelines on how to manage the increased workload and sets specific deadlines for individual tasks. Sarah integrates employees' efforts and ensures that the team understands the importance of customer satisfaction and how it contributes to the company's reputation and success.

Additionally, Sarah motivates her team by recognizing their achievements, offering constructive feedback, and providing training sessions to improve their skills. She fosters open communication, encouraging her team to express any challenges they encounter. Her leadership style includes delegation of responsibilities, which helps employees feel trusted and empowered.

Under Sarah's direction, the team becomes more efficient, delivering timely and high-quality customer service, which ultimately boosts customer satisfaction and supports the company's growth.

What is the primary purpose of directing in management?

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Q49:

Directing

Easy

Sarah is the manager of a customer service team at a growing e-commerce company. The company has recently faced an influx of customer queries due to an increase in online orders. As the manager, Sarah's role is crucial in ensuring her team is aligned with the company's goals and capable of meeting the growing demand.

To begin, Sarah holds a team meeting where she clearly communicates the new expectations for handling customer inquiries, including targets for response times and quality standards. She provides clear guidelines on how to manage the increased workload and sets specific deadlines for individual tasks. Sarah integrates employees' efforts and ensures that the team understands the importance of customer satisfaction and how it contributes to the company's reputation and success.

Additionally, Sarah motivates her team by recognizing their achievements, offering constructive feedback, and providing training sessions to improve their skills. She fosters open communication, encouraging her team to express any challenges they encounter. Her leadership style includes delegation of responsibilities, which helps employees feel trusted and empowered.

Under Sarah's direction, the team becomes more efficient, delivering timely and high-quality customer service, which ultimately boosts customer satisfaction and supports the company's growth.

Which of the following is a key responsibility of Sarah when directing a team?

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Q50:

Directing

Easy

Sarah is the manager of a customer service team at a growing e-commerce company. The company has recently faced an influx of customer queries due to an increase in online orders. As the manager, Sarah's role is crucial in ensuring her team is aligned with the company's goals and capable of meeting the growing demand.

To begin, Sarah holds a team meeting where she clearly communicates the new expectations for handling customer inquiries, including targets for response times and quality standards. She provides clear guidelines on how to manage the increased workload and sets specific deadlines for individual tasks. Sarah integrates employees' efforts and ensures that the team understands the importance of customer satisfaction and how it contributes to the company's reputation and success.

Additionally, Sarah motivates her team by recognizing their achievements, offering constructive feedback, and providing training sessions to improve their skills. She fosters open communication, encouraging her team to express any challenges they encounter. Her leadership style includes delegation of responsibilities, which helps employees feel trusted and empowered.

Under Sarah's direction, the team becomes more efficient, delivering timely and high-quality customer service, which ultimately boosts customer satisfaction and supports the company's growth.

Which element of directing, does Sarah follow in encouraging employees to meet performance standards?

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