Q1:
22 May Shift 1
Business Studies > Marketing
Easy
The process of producing goods as per predetermined specifications is known as:
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Q2:
22 May Shift 1
Business Studies > Controlling
Easy
Which of the following is not the importance of controlling?
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Q3:
22 May Shift 1
Business Studies > Directing
Medium
Systematically arrange (bottom to top) these organizational examples according to Maslow's need hierarchy theory: (A) Pension plan (B) Basic salary (C) Job title (D) Cordial relationships with colleagues Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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Q4:
22 May Shift 1
Business Studies > Business Environment
Easy
Match List-I with List-II | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | Dimensions of business environment | Examples | | (A) Social environment | (I) Smoking bans in restaurants, shopping malls and public parks can have a significant impact on business. | | (B) Political environment | (II) Higher cost of production will tend to force prices to go up. | | (C) Economic environment | (III) The nature of the relationship of India with its neighboring countries. | | (D) Legal environment | (IV) A common trend is the increasing movement of young workers to cities away from rural areas. | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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Q5:
22 May Shift 1
Business Studies > Principles of Management
Medium
Which of the following are not the correct differences between Fayol's principle of management and Taylor's principle of scientific management? (A) Fayol's principles are applicable in specialized situations, but Taylor's principles are universally applicable. (B) Fayol's perspective is top level management, but Taylor's perspective is the shop floor level of a factory. (C) Fayol's principles increase the productivity of the organisation, but Taylor's principles improve the overall administration of the organisation. (D) Fayol was a practitioner whereas Taylor was a scientist. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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Q6:
22 May Shift 1
Business Studies > Staffing
Easy
Arrange the process of recruitment in a correct sequence: (A) Assessment of their validity (B) Identification of the different sources of labour (C) Inviting applications from the prospective candidates for the vacancies (D) Choosing the most suitable source or sources Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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Q7:
22 May Shift 1
Business Studies > Staffing
Medium
Arrange the following steps of the staffing process in a correct sequence: (A) Performance Appraisal (B) Training and Development (C) Placement and Orientation (D) Recruitment and Selection Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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Q8:
22 May Shift 1
Business Studies > Directing
Easy
Which function of management involves communicating effectively as well as supervising employees at work?
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Q9:
22 May Shift 1
Business Studies > Business Environment
Medium
Match List-I with List-II | List-I<br>Features of business environment | List-II<br>Applications | | --- | --- | | (A) Dynamic nature | (I) Difficult to know the relative impact of the social environment on changes in demand for a product. | | (B) Inter-relatedness | (II) Entry of new competitors in the market. | | (C) Complexity | (III) New health products have changed people's lifestyles. | | (D) Relativity | (IV) Demand for sarees may be fairly high in India, whereas it may be almost non-existent in France. | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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Q10:
22 May Shift 1
Business Studies > Nature & Significance
Easy
"All departments and individuals are interdependent and they have to depend on each other for information to perform their activities". Identify the importance of coordination stated in the above lines?
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Q11:
22 May Shift 1
Business Studies > Business Finance
Easy
The objective of financial management is to maximize the current price of equity shares of the company. This concept is:
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Q12:
22 May Shift 1
Business Studies > Nature & Significance
Easy
Prithvi, who is the chief executive officer of Tech Enterprise, is responsible for the welfare and survival of the organization. Identify the level of management Prithvi belongs to?
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Q13:
22 May Shift 1
Business Studies > Business Finance
Easy
Making an investment in long term asset is related to:
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Q14:
22 May Shift 1
Business Studies > Controlling
Easy
Arrange the following steps of controlling process in a correct sequence: (A) Comparison of actual performance with standards (B) Setting standards (C) Analysis of deviations and taking corrective action (D) Measuring actual performance Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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Q15:
22 May Shift 1
Business Studies > Marketing
Medium
Which of the following statement is not correct for branding?
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Q16:
22 May Shift 1
Business Studies > Staffing
Easy
"The process of increasing the knowledge and skills of an employee for doing a particular job" is known as:
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Q17:
22 May Shift 1
Business Studies > Organising
Medium
Which of the following is the correct distinction between delegation and decentralization? (A) Delegation is a result of the policy decision of top management, whereas decentralization is a process. (B) Delegation is a process, whereas decentralization results from the policy decisions of top management. (C) Delegation is an optional decision and decentralization is compulsory. (D) In delegation, there is more control by the superior, whereas in decentralization, there is less control over executives. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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Q18:
22 May Shift 1
Business Studies > Staffing
Easy
Which of the following is not a demerit of external source of recruitment?
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Q19:
22 May Shift 1
Business Studies > Directing
Easy
Which of the following is not a non-financial incentive?
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Q20:
22 May Shift 1
Business Studies > Directing
Easy
"Recognition of achievement" is an organisational example related to which need of Maslow's Need Hierarchy Theory?
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Q21:
22 May Shift 1
Business Studies > Nature & Significance
Easy
"To become a chartered accountant in India, a candidate has to clear a specified examination". This is an example of which characteristic of Management as a profession?
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Q22:
22 May Shift 1
Business Studies > Business Finance
Easy
Which of the following capital is required for funding the day-to-day operations of the business?
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Q23:
22 May Shift 1
Business Studies > Marketing
Easy
Which of the following statement is not correct for Public Relations?
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Q24:
22 May Shift 1
Business Studies > Organising
Medium
Identify the correct sequence of the organizing process. (A) Assignment of duties (B) Identification and division of work (C) Establishing authority and reporting relationship (D) Departmentalization Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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Q25:
22 May Shift 1
Business Studies > Controlling
Easy
Which of the following management function helps in keeping track of the progress of the activities?
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Q26:
22 May Shift 1
Business Studies > Directing
Easy
Which of the following statements are correct regarding importance of leadership? (A) Leadership influences the behaviour of people. (B) A leader persuades people not to accept changes. (C) A good leader does not allow his followers to ventilate their feelings. (D) Leaders provide training to their subordinates. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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Q27:
22 May Shift 1
Business Studies > Nature & Significance
Easy
Which concept of management ensures that "every individual effort contributes to the organizational performance"?
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Q28:
22 May Shift 1
Business Studies > Organising
Easy
"The number of subordinates that can be effectively managed by a superior" is referred to as:
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Q29:
22 May Shift 1
Business Studies > Principles of Management
Easy
"Management should not close its ears to any constructive suggestions made by the employees". Which principle of Scientific Management is referred here?
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Q30:
22 May Shift 1
Business Studies > Planning
Easy
Which of the following is not a standing plan?
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Q31:
22 May Shift 1
Business Studies > Business Environment
Easy
Amita has a one-year-old son, and she is more conscious about her baby's health, so she avoids packaged food. Identify the feature of the business environment reflected here.
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Q32:
22 May Shift 1
Business Studies > Consumer Protection
Easy
Analyse the statements given below and identify which of the following is not the role of Consumer Organisations and NGOs?
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Q33:
22 May Shift 1
Business Studies > Principles of Management
Medium
Match List-I with List-II | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | Foreman | Meaning | | --- | --- | | (A) Cost Clerk | (I) To ensure discipline. | | (B) Instruction Card Clerk | (II) To specify the route of production. | | (C) Route Clerk | (III) To prepare the cost sheet. | | (D) Disciplinarian | (IV) To draft instructions for the workers. | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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Q34:
22 May Shift 1
Business Studies > Principles of Management
Easy
Which of the following Fayol's principle of management advocates that workers should be encouraged to develop and carry out their plans for improvements?
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Q35:
22 May Shift 1
Business Studies > Marketing
Medium
Match List-I with List-II | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | Categories of products | Examples | | (A) Industrial products | (I) Rare collection of artwork and antiques. | | (B) Convenience products | (II) Raw materials, installations, equipment. | | (C) Speciality products | (III) Jewelry, radio, furniture. | | (D) Shopping products | (IV) Medicines, newspapers, toothpaste. | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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Q36:
22 May Shift 1
Business Studies > Entrepreneurship Development
Easy
Which of the following is not included in Entrepreneurial motivation?
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Q37:
22 May Shift 1
Business Studies > Organising
Easy
Match List-I with List-II | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | Concept of delegation | Meaning | | (A) Authority | (I) To oversee the work of others. | | (B) Accountability | (II) Right to command. | | (C) Delegation | (III) A process followed to share tasks. | | (D) Supervision | (IV) Obligation to perform the responsibility. | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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Q38:
22 May Shift 1
Business Studies > Planning
Medium
Which of the following are the limitations of Planning? (A) Planning leads to rigidity (B) Planning reduces creativity (C) Planning involves huge costs (D) Planning does not work in a dynamic environment Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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Q39:
22 May Shift 1
Business Studies > Controlling
Medium
"Planning without controlling is meaningless and controlling without planning is blind". Which of the following statements advocate this statement: (A) Planning and controlling are separable twins of management. (B) Planning and controlling are inseparable twins of management. (C) Planning is evaluative, whereas controlling is prescriptive. (D) Planning based on mere assumptions makes controlling easier and more effective. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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Q40:
22 May Shift 1
Business Studies > Entrepreneurship Development
Easy
Which of the following is not the basic feature of an entrepreneur?
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Q41:
22 May Shift 1
Business Studies > Marketing
Easy
Amit owns a bakery business in a bustling city in India. His bakery specializes in handcrafted cakes and cookies. As competition increases, Amit decides to create a marketing strategy using the 4Ps of Marketing Mix to boost sales by satisfying customers better than his competitors.
Amit ensures that his products are unique by offering organic and customized cakes. He also adds gluten-free and vegan options to cater to health-conscious customers, emphasizing quality and innovation.
To attract a wide customer base, he adopts a competitive pricing strategy. For premium, customized cakes, he charges higher prices, but his regular cookies are competitive and reasonably priced to appeal to budget-conscious buyers.
He has decided to open outlets in high-footfall areas like malls and introduce an online delivery system to reach customers at their convenience. Amit uses social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook to promote his bakery, sharing visually appealing posts of his cakes. He also offers discounts during festivals and runs a referral program to encourage word-of-mouth marketing.
By carefully managing these elements of the marketing mix, Amit successfully boosts his sales and builds a loyal customer base.
Which element of the marketing mix influences Amit's choice of high-footfall locations?
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Q42:
22 May Shift 1
Business Studies > Marketing
Easy
Amit owns a bakery business in a bustling city in India. His bakery specializes in handcrafted cakes and cookies. As competition increases, Amit decides to create a marketing strategy using the 4Ps of Marketing Mix to boost sales by satisfying customers better than his competitors.
Amit ensures that his products are unique by offering organic and customized cakes. He also adds gluten-free and vegan options to cater to health-conscious customers, emphasizing quality and innovation.
To attract a wide customer base, he adopts a competitive pricing strategy. For premium, customized cakes, he charges higher prices, but his regular cookies are competitive and reasonably priced to appeal to budget-conscious buyers.
He has decided to open outlets in high-footfall areas like malls and introduce an online delivery system to reach customers at their convenience. Amit uses social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook to promote his bakery, sharing visually appealing posts of his cakes. He also offers discounts during festivals and runs a referral program to encourage word-of-mouth marketing.
By carefully managing these elements of the marketing mix, Amit successfully boosts his sales and builds a loyal customer base.
What pricing strategy is Amit using for regular cookies?
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Option 3
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Q43:
22 May Shift 1
Business Studies > Marketing
Easy
Case: Marketing Mix
Amit owns a bakery business in a bustling city in India. His bakery specializes in handcrafted cakes and cookies. As competition increases, Amit decides to create a marketing strategy using the 4Ps of Marketing Mix to boost sales by satisfying customers better than his competitors.
Amit ensures that his products are unique by offering organic and customized cakes. He also adds gluten-free and vegan options to cater to health-conscious customers, emphasizing quality and innovation.
To attract a wide customer base, he adopts a competitive pricing strategy. For premium, customized cakes, he charges higher prices, but his regular cookies are competitive and reasonably priced to appeal to budget-conscious buyers.
He has decided to open outlets in high-footfall areas like malls and introduce an online delivery system to reach customers at their convenience. Amit uses social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook to promote his bakery, sharing visually appealing posts of his cakes. He also offers discounts during festivals and runs a referral program to encourage word-of-mouth marketing.
By carefully managing these elements of the marketing mix, Amit successfully boosts his sales and builds a loyal customer base.
What is the overall goal of the marketing mix?
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Option 2
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Q44:
22 May Shift 1
Business Studies > Marketing
Easy
Amit owns a bakery business in a bustling city in India. His bakery specializes in handcrafted cakes and cookies. As competition increases, Amit decides to create a marketing strategy using the 4Ps of Marketing Mix to boost sales by satisfying customers better than his competitors.
Amit ensures that his products are unique by offering organic and customized cakes. He also adds gluten-free and vegan options to cater to health-conscious customers, emphasizing quality and innovation.
To attract a wide customer base, he adopts a competitive pricing strategy. For premium, customized cakes, he charges higher prices, but his regular cookies are competitive and reasonably priced to appeal to budget-conscious buyers.
He has decided to open outlets in high-footfall areas like malls and introduce an online delivery system to reach customers at their convenience. Amit uses social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook to promote his bakery, sharing visually appealing posts of his cakes. He also offers discounts during festivals and runs a referral program to encourage word-of-mouth marketing.
By carefully managing these elements of the marketing mix, Amit successfully boosts his sales and builds a loyal customer base.
What does Amit's promotion strategy include?
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Option 1
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Q45:
22 May Shift 1
Business Studies > Marketing
Easy
Case: Marketing Mix
Amit owns a bakery business in a bustling city in India. His bakery specializes in handcrafted cakes and cookies. As competition increases, Amit decides to create a marketing strategy using the 4Ps of Marketing Mix to boost sales by satisfying customers better than his competitors.
Amit ensures that his products are unique by offering organic and customized cakes. He also adds gluten-free and vegan options to cater to health-conscious customers, emphasizing quality and innovation.
To attract a wide customer base, he adopts a competitive pricing strategy. For premium, customized cakes, he charges higher prices, but his regular cookies are competitive and reasonably priced to appeal to budget-conscious buyers.
He has decided to open outlets in high-footfall areas like malls and introduce an online delivery system to reach customers at their convenience. Amit uses social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook to promote his bakery, sharing visually appealing posts of his cakes. He also offers discounts during festivals and runs a referral program to encourage word-of-mouth marketing.
By carefully managing these elements of the marketing mix, Amit successfully boosts his sales and builds a loyal customer base.
Which of the following is NOT a part of the 4Ps of the marketing mix?
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Option 1
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Q46:
22 May Shift 1
Business Studies > Consumer Protection
Easy
Consumer Rights and Responsibilties
Sushma sent her blanket to a laundry shop for dry cleaning. The blanket was purchased at a price of Rs. 5000. She had previously sent the blanket for dry cleaning with Sunflower Dry Cleaners and the blanket was cleaned well. However, she noticed that her blanket had white discoloration marks when she collected the blanket this time. On informing the dry cleaner, Sushma received a letter confirming that discoloration indeed appeared after the blanket was dry-cleaned. She contacted the dry cleaner multiple times and requested compensation for the discolored blanket but company denied any compensation. Upon consumer court's intervention, Sunflower Dry Cleaners agreed to compensate Rs. 3000 to Sushma for discolored the blanket.
Which of the following right was exercised by Sushma at the first instance?
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Q47:
22 May Shift 1
Business Studies > Consumer Protection
Easy
Consumer Rights and Responsibilties
Sushma sent her blanket to a laundry shop for dry cleaning. The blanket was purchased at a price of Rs. 5000. She had previously sent the blanket for dry cleaning with Sunflower Dry Cleaners and the blanket was cleaned well. However, she noticed that her blanket had white discoloration marks when she collected the blanket this time. On informing the dry cleaner, Sushma received a letter confirming that discoloration indeed appeared after the blanket was dry-cleaned. She contacted the dry cleaner multiple times and requested compensation for the discolored blanket but company denied any compensation. Upon consumer court's intervention, Sunflower Dry Cleaners agreed to compensate Rs. 3000 to Sushma for discolored the blanket.
Which of the following is not a ways/means of consumer protection?
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Q48:
22 May Shift 1
Business Studies > Consumer Protection
Easy
Consumer Rights and Responsibilties
Sushma sent her blanket to a laundry shop for dry cleaning. The blanket was purchased at a price of Rs. 5000. She had previously sent the blanket for dry cleaning with Sunflower Dry Cleaners and the blanket was cleaned well. However, she noticed that her blanket had white discoloration marks when she collected the blanket this time. On informing the dry cleaner, Sushma received a letter confirming that discoloration indeed appeared after the blanket was dry-cleaned. She contacted the dry cleaner multiple times and requested compensation for the discolored blanket but company denied any compensation. Upon consumer court's intervention, Sunflower Dry Cleaners agreed to compensate Rs. 3000 to Sushma for discolored the blanket.
Which of the following right helped Sushma to get compensation?
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Q49:
22 May Shift 1
Business Studies > Consumer Protection
Easy
Consumer Rights and Responsibilties
Sushma sent her blanket to a laundry shop for dry cleaning. The blanket was purchased at a price of Rs. 5000. She had previously sent the blanket for dry cleaning with Sunflower Dry Cleaners and the blanket was cleaned well. However, she noticed that her blanket had white discoloration marks when she collected the blanket this time. On informing the dry cleaner, Sushma received a letter confirming that discoloration indeed appeared after the blanket was dry-cleaned. She contacted the dry cleaner multiple times and requested compensation for the discolored blanket but company denied any compensation. Upon consumer court's intervention, Sunflower Dry Cleaners agreed to compensate Rs. 3000 to Sushma for discolored the blanket.
Under Consumer Protection Act 2019, which is the appropriate authority from where Sushma could seek redressal?
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Q50:
22 May Shift 1
Business Studies > Consumer Protection
Easy
Consumer Rights and Responsibilties
Sushma sent her blanket to a laundry shop for dry cleaning. The blanket was purchased at a price of Rs. 5000. She had previously sent the blanket for dry cleaning with Sunflower Dry Cleaners and the blanket was cleaned well. However, she noticed that her blanket had white discoloration marks when she collected the blanket this time. On informing the dry cleaner, Sushma received a letter confirming that discoloration indeed appeared after the blanket was dry-cleaned. She contacted the dry cleaner multiple times and requested compensation for the discolored blanket but company denied any compensation. Upon consumer court's intervention, Sunflower Dry Cleaners agreed to compensate Rs. 3000 to Sushma for discolored the blanket.
Which of the following responsibility has been fulfilled by Sushma in the aforesaid case?
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Option 1
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