Q1:

Organising

Easy

Which of the following is not an importance of Decentralisation?

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Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 23 May Shift 2 BST question 1

Q2:

Nature & Significance

Easy

Management consists of a series of ____________ that are performed by managers.

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Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 23 May Shift 2 BST question 2

Q4:

Organising

Medium

Select the correct sequence of steps involved in the process of Organising:

A. Establishing authority

B. Assignment of Duties

C. Identification of Work

D. Division of Work

E. Departmentalisation

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 23 May Shift 2 BST question 4

Q5:

Nature & Significance

Easy

Identify the characteristic of Management highlighted in the following statement

"An organisation has a set of basic goals which are the basic reason for its existence"

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Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 23 May Shift 2 BST question 5

Q6:

Principles of Management

Medium

Match the LIST-I with LIST-II

LIST-I (Name of Study)LIST-II (Description)
A. Method StudyI. A person is bound to feel tired physically and mentally if she/he does not rest while working.
B. Motion StudyII. The objective of this study is to determine the number of workers to be employed; frame suitable incentive schemes and determine labour costs
C. Time StudyIII. The objective of this study is to find out one best way of doing the job
D. Fatigue StudyIV. Unnecessary movements are sought to be eliminated so that it takes less time to complete the job efficiently

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Option 4
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 23 May Shift 2 BST question 6

Q7:

Business Environment

Medium

Expansion of transportation and communication facilities fall under which dimension of Business Environment?

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Option 1
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 23 May Shift 2 BST question 7

Q8:

Directing

Easy

Match the LIST-I with LIST-II

LIST-I (Types of Communication barrier)LIST-II (Explanation)
A. Psychological barriersI. Related to the state of mind of both sender and receiver of communication.
B. Personal barriersII. The personal factors of both sender and receiver may exert influence on effective communication
C. Semantic barrierIII. The factors related to organisation structure, authority relationships, rules and regulations
D. Organisational barriersIV. Problems and obstructions in the process of encoding and decoding of message into words or impressions.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Answer options
Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 23 May Shift 2 BST question 8

Q9:

Marketing

Easy

Arrange the following intermediaries in correct sequence as per a two-level channel of distribution:

A. Manufacturer

B. Wholesaler

C. Customer

D. Retailer

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 23 May Shift 2 BST question 9

Q10:

Consumer Protection

Medium

Identify the correct importance of Consumer protection from consumers' point of view

A. Moral Justification

B. Government Intervention

C. Unorganised Consumers

D. Social Responsibility

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q11:

Financial Markets

Medium

Which of the following is not associated with Bombay Stock Exchange?

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Q12:

Principles of Management

Easy

Identify the Characteristic of Principles of Management from following statement

"The principles of management are intended to apply to all types of organisations, business as well as non-business, small as well as large, public sector as well as private sector, manufacturing as well as the services sectors"

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Q13:

Financial Markets

Easy

"A privilege given to existing shareholders to subscribe to a new issue of shares according to the terms and conditions of the company".

Identify the method of flotation from this statement.

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Q14:

Consumer Protection

Easy

According to the importance of consumer protection from consumers' point of view, what is "Widespread Exploitation of Consumers"?

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Q15:

Consumer Protection

Easy

Identify the consumer right from this statement.

"The consumer has a right to acquire knowledge and to be a well informed consumer throughout life"

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Q16:

Marketing

Easy

Sales Promotion ________________

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Q17:

Financial Markets

Easy

An instrument of short-term finance repayable on demand, with a maturity period of one to fifteen days, used for interbank transactions.

Identify the money market instrument from this statement.

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Q18:

Controlling

Medium

Identify the correct sequence of Controlling Process

A. Performance should be measured in an objective and reliable manner

B. Standards are the criteria against which actual performance would be measured

C. Critical point control and management by exception can be used by a manager in this step

D. Immediate managerial attention is required when the deviations go beyond the acceptable range

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q19:

Directing

Easy

________________ is an inner state that energises, activates or moves and directs behaviour towards goals. It arises out of the needs of individuals.

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Q20:

Marketing

Easy

"Marketing takes a day to learn. Unfortunately it takes time to master."

Who gave the above definition?

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Q21:

Principles of Management

Medium

Identify the personnel who would work under Production Incharge as per Functional Foremanship as proposed by F. W. Taylor.

A. Speed Boss

B. Route Clerk

C. Gang Boss

D. Instructor

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q23:

Financial Markets

Medium

Which of the following is not an objective of SEBI?

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Q25:

Planning

Easy

____________ are general statements that guide thinking or channelise energies towards a particular direction.

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Q26:

Marketing

Easy

Following are the Characteristics of Good Brand Name. Select the correct combination.

A. The brand name should be sufficiently versatile to accommodate new products, which are added to the product line

B. It should be capable of being registered and protected legally.

C. A brand should suggest the product's benefits and qualities.

D. A brand name should be non-distinctive

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q27:

Organising

Medium

"Informal organisation is a network of personal and social relations not established or required by the formal organisation but arising spontaneously as people associate with one another."

Who gave the above definition?

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Q28:

Directing

Easy

The followers are given a high degree of independence to formulate their own objectives and ways to achieve them. The manager is there only to support them and supply them the required information to complete the task assigned.

Identify the leadership style from this statement.

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Q29:

Business Finance

Easy

____________________ aims at reducing the cost of funds procured, keeping the risk under control and achieving effective deployment of such funds

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Q30:

Marketing

Easy

Identify the correct combination of objections to Advertising

A. Encourages Sale of Inferior Products

B. Undermines Social Values

C. Confuses the Buyers

D. Adds to profits

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q31:

Planning

Medium

Identify the logical steps involved in planning process which every manager has to follow

A. Objectives may be set for the entire organisation and each department

B. The best plan has to be adopted and implemented.

C. Put the plan into action.

D. The manager is required to make certain assumptions about the future

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q32:

Directing

Easy

Identify the correct sequence of the communication process:

A. Receiver

B. Decoding

C. Media

D. Message

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q33:

Planning

Easy

Which of the following is not a Limitation of Planning?

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Q34:

Directing

Medium

Which of the following is not an element of directing?

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Q35:

Business Environment

Medium

From the following features of Business Environment, identify the correct ones.

A. Intra-relatedness

B. Dynamic nature

C. Uncertainty

D. Complexity

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q36:

Organising

Medium

Match the LIST-I with LIST-II

LIST-I (Concepts related to Organising)LIST-II (Explanation)
A. DelegationI. Granting of authority to subordinates to operate within prescribed limits
B. Informal OrganisationII. Increase the importance of a subordinate's role
C. Formal OrganisationIII. Designed by the management to accomplish a particular task.
D. DecentralisationIV. Aggregate of interpersonal relationships without any conscious purpose

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q37:

Marketing

Easy

Match the LIST-I with LIST-II

LIST-I (Classification of Products)LIST-II (Explanation)
A. Convenience ProductsI. Which normally survive many uses
B. Shopping ProductsII. People make special efforts in their purchase
C. Speciality ProductsIII. On which buyers devote considerable time
D. Durable ProductsIV. Which are purchased frequently

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q38:

Financial Markets

Easy

Which of the following is not a feature of the Primary Market?

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Q39:

Organising

Easy

Which of the following is not an Importance of Organising?

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Q40:

Controlling

Medium

Match the LIST-I with LIST-II

LIST-I (Concepts related to Controlling)LIST-II (Explanation)
A. Critical Point ControlI. Benchmarks towards which an organisation strives to work
B. Setting Performance StandardsII. A principle of management control based on the belief that an attempt to control everything results in controlling nothing
C. Management by ExceptionIII. Focus on key result areas (KRAs) which are crucial for the success of an organisation
D. ControllingIV. Postmortem of past activities to find out deviations from the standards

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q41:

Staffing

Easy

Right/Wrong selection decision matter a lot to the organisations.

Consider, for a moment that any selection decision can result in 4 possible outcomes. A decision is correct when an applicant was predicted to be successful and proved to be successful on the job, or when the applicant was predicted to be unsuccessful and would perform accordingly if hired. In the first case, we have successfully accepted; in the second case we have successfully rejected. Problems arise when errors are made in rejecting candidates who would have performed successfully on the job (reject errors) or accepting those who ultimately perform poorly (accept errors). Don't you think, these problems can be significant and can result in costly mistakes?

____________ is the process of identifying and choosing the best person out of a number of prospective candidates for a job.

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Q42:

Staffing

Easy

Right/Wrong selection decision matter a lot to the organisations.

Consider, for a moment that any selection decision can result in 4 possible outcomes. A decision is correct when an applicant was predicted to be successful and proved to be successful on the job, or when the applicant was predicted to be unsuccessful and would perform accordingly if hired. In the first case, we have successfully accepted; in the second case we have successfully rejected. Problems arise when errors are made in rejecting candidates who would have performed successfully on the job (reject errors) or accepting those who ultimately perform poorly (accept errors). Don't you think, these problems can be significant and can result in costly mistakes?

A decision is correct when:

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Q43:

Staffing

Easy

Right/Wrong selection decision matter a lot to the organisations.

Consider, for a moment that any selection decision can result in 4 possible outcomes. A decision is correct when an applicant was predicted to be successful and proved to be successful on the job, or when the applicant was predicted to be unsuccessful and would perform accordingly if hired. In the first case, we have successfully accepted; in the second case we have successfully rejected. Problems arise when errors are made in rejecting candidates who would have performed successfully on the job (reject errors) or accepting those who ultimately perform poorly (accept errors). Don't you think, these problems can be significant and can result in costly mistakes?

What are the number of possible outcomes from any selection decision?

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Q44:

Staffing

Easy

Right/Wrong selection decision matter a lot to the organisations.

Consider, for a moment that any selection decision can result in 4 possible outcomes. A decision is correct when an applicant was predicted to be successful and proved to be successful on the job, or when the applicant was predicted to be unsuccessful and would perform accordingly if hired. In the first case, we have successfully accepted; in the second case we have successfully rejected. Problems arise when errors are made in rejecting candidates who would have performed successfully on the job (reject errors) or accepting those who ultimately perform poorly (accept errors). Don't you think, these problems can be significant and can result in costly mistakes?

What are accept errors?

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Q45:

Staffing

Easy

Right/Wrong selection decision matter a lot to the organisations.

Consider, for a moment that any selection decision can result in 4 possible outcomes. A decision is correct when an applicant was predicted to be successful and proved to be successful on the job, or when the applicant was predicted to be unsuccessful and would perform accordingly if hired. In the first case, we have successfully accepted; in the second case we have successfully rejected. Problems arise when errors are made in rejecting candidates who would have performed successfully on the job (reject errors) or accepting those who ultimately perform poorly (accept errors). Don't you think, these problems can be significant and can result in costly mistakes?

In the above passage what are Reject Errors

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Q46:

Business Finance

Easy

Cutting back on Debt.

Learning how to manage debt is what can put you ahead. Taking on the right amount of debt can mean the difference between a business struggling to survive and one that can respond nimbly to changing economic or market conditions. A number of circumstances may justify acquiring debt. As a general rule, borrowing makes the most sense when you need to bolster cash flow or finance growth or expansion. But while debt can provide the leverage you need to grow, too much debt can strangle your business. So the question is: How much debt is too much? The answer, experts say, lies in a careful analysis of your cash flow as well as your industry. A business that doesn't grow dies. You've got to grow, but you've got to grow within the financial constraints of your business. What is the ideal capital structure a business needs in its industry to remain viable? The higher the volatility (in your industry), the less debt you should have. The smaller the volatility, the more debt you can afford. Although banks and other financial institutions look for a satisfactory debt-to equity ratio before agreeing to make a loan, don't assume a creditor's willingness to extend funds is evidence that your business is in a strong debt position. Some financial institutions are overzealous lenders, particularly when trying to lure or hold on to promising business customers. "The bank may be looking more at collateral than whether the (business's) earnings are going to come in to justify the debt service. To avoid these and other credit pitfalls, it's up to you to get the financial facts on your business and make sound borrowing decisions. Unfortunately, many entrepreneurs fail to recognise how important financial analysis is to running a successful business.

What is the ideal capital structure a business needs in its industry

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Q47:

Business Finance

Easy

Cutting back on Debt.

Learning how to manage debt is what can put you ahead. Taking on the right amount of debt can mean the difference between a business struggling to survive and one that can respond nimbly to changing economic or market conditions. A number of circumstances may justify acquiring debt. As a general rule, borrowing makes the most sense when you need to bolster cash flow or finance growth or expansion. But while debt can provide the leverage you need to grow, too much debt can strangle your business. So the question is: How much debt is too much? The answer, experts say, lies in a careful analysis of your cash flow as well as your industry. A business that doesn't grow dies. You've got to grow, but you've got to grow within the financial constraints of your business. What is the ideal capital structure a business needs in its industry to remain viable? The higher the volatility (in your industry), the less debt you should have. The smaller the volatility, the more debt you can afford. Although banks and other financial institutions look for a satisfactory debt-to equity ratio before agreeing to make a loan, don't assume a creditor's willingness to extend funds is evidence that your business is in a strong debt position. Some financial institutions are overzealous lenders, particularly when trying to lure or hold on to promising business customers. "The bank may be looking more at collateral than whether the (business's) earnings are going to come in to justify the debt service. To avoid these and other credit pitfalls, it's up to you to get the financial facts on your business and make sound borrowing decisions. Unfortunately, many entrepreneurs fail to recognise how important financial analysis is to running a successful business.

How much debt is too much?

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Q48:

Business Finance

Easy

Cutting back on Debt.

Learning how to manage debt is what can put you ahead. Taking on the right amount of debt can mean the difference between a business struggling to survive and one that can respond nimbly to changing economic or market conditions. A number of circumstances may justify acquiring debt. As a general rule, borrowing makes the most sense when you need to bolster cash flow or finance growth or expansion. But while debt can provide the leverage you need to grow, too much debt can strangle your business. So the question is: How much debt is too much? The answer, experts say, lies in a careful analysis of your cash flow as well as your industry. A business that doesn't grow dies. You've got to grow, but you've got to grow within the financial constraints of your business. What is the ideal capital structure a business needs in its industry to remain viable? The higher the volatility (in your industry), the less debt you should have. The smaller the volatility, the more debt you can afford. Although banks and other financial institutions look for a satisfactory debt-to equity ratio before agreeing to make a loan, don't assume a creditor's willingness to extend funds is evidence that your business is in a strong debt position. Some financial institutions are overzealous lenders, particularly when trying to lure or hold on to promising business customers. "The bank may be looking more at collateral than whether the (business's) earnings are going to come in to justify the debt service. To avoid these and other credit pitfalls, it's up to you to get the financial facts on your business and make sound borrowing decisions. Unfortunately, many entrepreneurs fail to recognise how important financial analysis is to running a successful business.

What is proportion of debt in overall capital is called?

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Q49:

Business Finance

Easy

Cutting back on Debt.

Learning how to manage debt is what can put you ahead. Taking on the right amount of debt can mean the difference between a business struggling to survive and one that can respond nimbly to changing economic or market conditions. A number of circumstances may justify acquiring debt. As a general rule, borrowing makes the most sense when you need to bolster cash flow or finance growth or expansion. But while debt can provide the leverage you need to grow, too much debt can strangle your business. So the question is: How much debt is too much? The answer, experts say, lies in a careful analysis of your cash flow as well as your industry. A business that doesn't grow dies. You've got to grow, but you've got to grow within the financial constraints of your business. What is the ideal capital structure a business needs in its industry to remain viable? The higher the volatility (in your industry), the less debt you should have. The smaller the volatility, the more debt you can afford. Although banks and other financial institutions look for a satisfactory debt-to equity ratio before agreeing to make a loan, don't assume a creditor's willingness to extend funds is evidence that your business is in a strong debt position. Some financial institutions are overzealous lenders, particularly when trying to lure or hold on to promising business customers. "The bank may be looking more at collateral than whether the (business's) earnings are going to come in to justify the debt service. To avoid these and other credit pitfalls, it's up to you to get the financial facts on your business and make sound borrowing decisions. Unfortunately, many entrepreneurs fail to recognise how important financial analysis is to running a successful business.

____________________ refers to the mix between equity and debt.

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Q50:

Business Finance

Easy

Cutting back on Debt.

Learning how to manage debt is what can put you ahead. Taking on the right amount of debt can mean the difference between a business struggling to survive and one that can respond nimbly to changing economic or market conditions. A number of circumstances may justify acquiring debt. As a general rule, borrowing makes the most sense when you need to bolster cash flow or finance growth or expansion. But while debt can provide the leverage you need to grow, too much debt can strangle your business. So the question is: How much debt is too much? The answer, experts say, lies in a careful analysis of your cash flow as well as your industry. A business that doesn't grow dies. You've got to grow, but you've got to grow within the financial constraints of your business. What is the ideal capital structure a business needs in its industry to remain viable? The higher the volatility (in your industry), the less debt you should have. The smaller the volatility, the more debt you can afford. Although banks and other financial institutions look for a satisfactory debt-to equity ratio before agreeing to make a loan, don't assume a creditor's willingness to extend funds is evidence that your business is in a strong debt position. Some financial institutions are overzealous lenders, particularly when trying to lure or hold on to promising business customers. "The bank may be looking more at collateral than whether the (business's) earnings are going to come in to justify the debt service. To avoid these and other credit pitfalls, it's up to you to get the financial facts on your business and make sound borrowing decisions. Unfortunately, many entrepreneurs fail to recognise how important financial analysis is to running a successful business.

What can create the difference between a business struggling to survive and one that can respond nimbly to changing economic or market conditions?

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