Q1:

Financial Markets

Easy

Mr. Rajeev is a reputed stockbroker dealing in major stock exchanges. Sam, a retail investor, contacted him about buying shares of XYZ ltd. Rajeev's terminal indicated that the shares could be bought at the price mentioned, and the order was executed electronically. Later, ________________ was issued to Sam by Mr. Rajeev.

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Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 31 May Shift 1 BST question 1

Q2:

Financial Markets

Easy

The following constitute functions of the stock exchange:

A. Contributes to economic growth

B. Pricing of securities

C. Safety of transactions

D. Restricting equity cult

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 31 May Shift 1 BST question 2

Q3:

Marketing

Easy

The following points highlight the functions of the labelling.

A. Product protection

B. Helps in the promotion of products

C. Grading of products

D. Identification of the product or brand

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Option 4
Correct Answer
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Q4:

Staffing

Easy

Mr. Albay is the HR Manager at Sero Ltd. He has been assigned the task of hiring 25 sales representatives for the Marketing Department. The steps he would undertake sequentially would be:

A. Recruitment

B. Estimating the manpower requirements

C. Placement and orientation

D. Selection

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Option 3
Correct Answer
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Q5:

Business Finance

Medium

Match the LIST-I with LIST-II

LIST-I (Factor affecting Fixed capital requirements)LIST-II (Explanation)
A. Choice of TechniqueI. Organizations that use assets which are prone to obsolescence require higher fixed capital.
B. Level of CollaborationII. A developed financial market may provide leasing facilities as an alternative to outright purchase.
C. Financing AlternativesIII. Certain business organisations share each other's facilities.
D. Technology UpgradationIV. A capital-intensive organisation requires higher investment in plant.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Option 1
Correct Answer
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Q6:

Consumer Protection

Easy

Which of the following is not a point of the role of consumer organisations and NGOs?

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Option 1
Correct Answer
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Q7:

Principles of Management

Easy

The following points summarize the nature of principles of management

A. Universal applicability

B. Formed by practice and Science laboratory experiments

C. General guidelines

D. Cause and effect relationship

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Option 4
Correct Answer
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Q8:

Nature & Significance

Easy

"Systematized body of knowledge" is a characteristic feature of :

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Option 3
Correct Answer
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Q9:

Financial Markets

Medium

Match the LIST-I with LIST-II

LIST-I (Instruments of money market)LIST-II (Explanation)
A. Treasury BillI. Unsecured, negotiable, short term instruments in bearer form, issued by commercial banks and financial institutions.
B. Commercial PaperII. Short term unsecured promissory note, negotiable and transferable by endorsement and delivery with a fixed maturity period used for bridge financing.
C. Call MoneyIII. An instrument of short term borrowing by the Government of India.
D. Certificate of DepositIV. Short term finance repayable on demand, with a maturity period of one day to fifteen days.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 31 May Shift 1 BST question 9

Q10:

Consumer Protection

Medium

Ms Rekha availed beauty services from a reputed beauty parlor in the city. After one day, she started getting rashes on her skin. On scrutiny, it was discovered that expired products were used in her package of beauty services. Out of the under-mentioned remedies, identify which can not be ordered by District Commission:

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Option 1,3
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 31 May Shift 1 BST question 10

Q11:

Planning

Medium

"Managers have a tendency to rely on previously tried and tested successful plans." This statement is related to:

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Q12:

Marketing

Easy

"It is an impersonal form of communication, which is paid for by the marketers (sponsors) to promote some goods or service" Identify the element of Promotion mix

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Q13:

Directing

Easy

In an MBA training class, the lecturer was teaching the topic of motivation to the trainees. The sequence of steps in the process of motivation which he taught them would have been:

A. Unsatisfied need

B. Drives

C. Search behavior

D. Satisfied need

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q14:

Business Environment

Easy

The importance of the business environment and its understanding by managers can be appreciated if we consider the following facts:

A. It helps in tapping useful resources

B. It helps in coping with rapid changes

C. It helps in assisting in planning and policy formulation

D. It helps in improving performance

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q15:

Planning

Easy

Arrange the following steps in the planning process in reverse sequence

A. Implementing the plan

B. Selecting an alternative

C. Evaluating alternative courses

D. Developing premises

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q16:

Staffing

Easy

Which of the following is not a limitation of external sources of recruitment?

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Q17:

Organising

Easy

Organizing involves a series of steps that need to be taken in order to achieve the desired goal. Arrange the following steps in the correct manner:

A. Those activities which are similar in nature are grouped together.

B. The establishment of such clear relationships helps to create a hierarchical structure.

C. Jobs are then allocated to the members of each department in accordance to their skills and competencies.

D. The work is divided into manageable activities.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q18:

Financial Markets

Easy

Mr Menon is a financial consultant working as a freelancer. He said "Financial markets facilitate easy purchase and sale of financial assets". Identify which function of the financial market he was referring to:

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Q20:

Nature & Significance

Easy

Mr. David, a renowned Management speaker, was addressing a gathering at Gama ltd. He said;

"The job of the __________is complex and stressful, demanding long hours and commitment to the organization". Identify the correct option to fill in the blank:

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Q21:

Staffing

Easy

__________________ has become a popular source of recruitment for technical, professional and managerial jobs.

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Q22:

Marketing

Easy

Match the LIST-I with LIST-II

LIST-I (Types of goods)LIST-II (Examples)
A. Convenience ProductsI. Raw materials, engines, lubricants etc.
B. Shopping ProductsII. Clothes, shoes, jewelry, furniture etc.
C. Speciality ProductsIII. Newspaper, stationery items, toothpaste etc.
D. Industrial ProductsIV. A rare collection of artwork or of antiques

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q23:

Marketing

Easy

____________________ involve a variety of programmes designed to promote or protect a company's image and its individual products in the eyes of the public.

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Q24:

Marketing

Medium

Mr Vinod published a book for MBA aspirants on Management. He wants to fix its price. Which of the following factors would he ignore in deciding the price of his book?

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Q25:

Organising

Easy

Which of the following is not an advantage of the functional structure of organization?

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Q26:

Marketing

Medium

__________________is/are very effective in bringing repeat sales from the customers and developing brand loyalty for a product.

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Q27:

Organising

Medium

"Organising provides a clear description of jobs and related duties which helps to avoid confusion and duplication." This statement is associated with:

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Q28:

Organising

Easy

"The manager shall still be accountable for the performance of the assigned tasks." This statement signifies:

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Q29:

Business Environment

Easy

"The attitudes of government officials towards business may have either positive or negative impact upon business." Identify the dimension of business environment referred here:

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Q30:

Nature & Significance

Easy

"Management is a multidimensional complex activity that has three main dimensions." Identify which of the following is not recognized as a dimension of management:

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Q31:

Staffing

Easy

"The counselor sets mutually agreed upon goals, suggests how to achieve these goals, periodically reviews the trainees' progress and suggests changes required in behavior and performance." Identify the method of training discussed here:

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Q32:

Financial Markets

Easy

________________ helps to link the savers and the investors by mobilizing funds between them.

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Q33:

Staffing

Easy

After verifying the requisite information from previous employers, the steps which follow in the selection process in correct order would be:

A. Contract of employment

B. Medical examination

C. Selection decision

D. Job offer

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q35:

Controlling

Easy

"The controlling function measures progress towards the organisational goals and brings to light the deviations, if any". This statement is related to :

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Q36:

Principles of Management

Medium

Match the LIST-I with LIST-II

LIST-I (Personnel)LIST-II (Type of work)
A. Gang bossI. Timely and accurate completion of job
B. Speed bossII. Check the quality of work
C. InspectorIII. Keeping machines and tools etc. ready for operations.
D. Repair bossIV. Ensure proper working condition of machines and tools

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q37:

Organising

Medium

"Organising is the process of defining and grouping the activities of the enterprise and establishing authority relationships among them." This definition of Organising has been given by:

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Q38:

Consumer Protection

Easy

The following combination constitutes the consumer responsibilities

A. Assert yourself to ensure that you get a fair deal.

B. Be honest in your dealings.

C. Buy only standardized goods as they provide quality assurance.

D. Respect the environment. Avoid waste, littering and contributing to pollution.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q39:

Controlling

Easy

Match the LIST-I with LIST-II

LIST-I (Functional areas)LIST-II (Standards used to gauge performance)
A. Finance and accountingI. Liquidity
B. MarketingII. Sales volume
C. ProductionIII. Labour turnover
D. Human resource managementIV. Cost

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q40:

Principles of Management

Easy

In a factory manufacturing export quality shirts, it is determined that standard output per worker per day is 10 units and those who made standard or more than standard will get Rs. 50 per unit and those below will get Rs. 40 per unit. Now, an efficient worker making 11 units will get Rs. 550 per day whereas a worker who makes 9 units will get __________ per day.

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Q41:

Business Finance

Easy

Sehaj joined his father's business of Organic masalas, near Baddi in Himachal after completing his MBA. In order to capture a major share of the market, he decided to sell the product in small attractive packages by using the latest packaging technology and machinery. He believed that this project has huge financial potential in terms of sales and cash flows. Father asked Sehaj to prepare a financial blueprint for the organization's future operations. His father suggested that they hire financial consultants to help them with various sources of funds. The consultant enlisted various sources of finance and their associated costs of public issue to determine the optimal source(s) of finance. The consultant also referred to certain guidelines issued by SEBI.

"Father asked Sehaj to prepare a financial blueprint for the organization's future operations." Identify the financial concept discussed here.

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Q42:

Business Finance

Medium

Sehaj joined his father's business of Organic masalas, near Baddi in Himachal after completing his MBA. In order to capture a major share of the market, he decided to sell the product in small attractive packages by using the latest packaging technology and machinery. He believed that this project has huge financial potential in terms of sales and cash flows. Father asked Sehaj to prepare a financial blueprint for the organization's future operations. His father suggested that they hire financial consultants to help them with various sources of funds. The consultant enlisted various sources of finance and their associated costs of public issue to determine the optimal source(s) of finance. The consultant also referred to certain guidelines issued by SEBI.

Which factor affecting the financing decision was taken into consideration by the consultant?

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Q43:

Business Finance

Easy

Sehaj joined his father's business of Organic masalas, near Baddi in Himachal after completing his MBA. In order to capture a major share of the market, he decided to sell the product in small attractive packages by using the latest packaging technology and machinery. He believed that this project has huge financial potential in terms of sales and cash flows. Father asked Sehaj to prepare a financial blueprint for the organization's future operations. His father suggested that they hire financial consultants to help them with various sources of funds. The consultant enlisted various sources of finance and their associated costs of public issue to determine the optimal source(s) of finance. The consultant also referred to certain guidelines issued by SEBI.

The father has consulted Financial Consultants to help with which decision?

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Q44:

Business Finance

Easy

Sehaj joined his father's business of Organic masalas, near Baddi in Himachal after completing his MBA. In order to capture a major share of the market, he decided to sell the product in small attractive packages by using the latest packaging technology and machinery. He believed that this project has huge financial potential in terms of sales and cash flows. Father asked Sehaj to prepare a financial blueprint for the organization's future operations. His father suggested that they hire financial consultants to help them with various sources of funds. The consultant enlisted various sources of finance and their associated costs of public issue to determine the optimal source(s) of finance. The consultant also referred to certain guidelines issued by SEBI.

"The consultant also referred to certain guidelines issued by SEBI" Identify the factor affecting capital structure decision referred to here.

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Q45:

Business Finance

Easy

Sehaj joined his father's business of Organic masalas, near Baddi in Himachal after completing his MBA. In order to capture a major share of the market, he decided to sell the product in small attractive packages by using the latest packaging technology and machinery. He believed that this project has huge financial potential in terms of sales and cash flows. Father asked Sehaj to prepare a financial blueprint for the organization's future operations. His father suggested that they hire financial consultants to help them with various sources of funds. The consultant enlisted various sources of finance and their associated costs of public issue to determine the optimal source(s) of finance. The consultant also referred to certain guidelines issued by SEBI.

Which financial decision is highlighted in the line, "In order to capture a major share of the market, he decided to sell the product in small attractive packages by using the latest packaging technology and machinery."

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Q46:

Directing

Medium

M/s Zeman Ltd. deals in consumer goods. It employs 100 workers and 10 operative managers who give guidance and support to the workers while operating the machinery. The company has a policy of granting leave as per the requirements of the workers. Workers are generally granted leave on festivals and special occasions. Recently, at the Puja festival, it received a big order. Workers were keen to take Puja holidays while management was pressing hard for overtime. This matter was placed before the Personnel Manager, who called the meeting of operative manager by circulating a circular among the operative managers. Operative managers were told to inform the workers about the changes in the incentive plan which states payment of double wages for working overtime and triple wages for working on holidays. Workers, without any pressure, voluntarily took limited holidays and were able to increase their earnings by working overtime and on holidays. During the Board of Directors meeting, the Personnel Manager was asked to update the management to achieve higher output, meeting timely supplies without any confrontation with workers. The personnel manager replied, "I just used a carrot with a no-sticks approach".

"Workers, without any pressure, voluntarily took limited holidays and were able to increase their earnings by working overtime and on holidays" Identify the feature of leadership referred to here:

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Q47:

Directing

Medium

M/s Zeman Ltd. deals in consumer goods. It employs 100 workers and 10 operative managers who give guidance and support to the workers while operating the machinery. The company has a policy of granting leave as per the requirements of the workers. Workers are generally granted leave on festivals and special occasions. Recently, at the Puja festival, it received a big order. Workers were keen to take Puja holidays while management was pressing hard for overtime. This matter was placed before the Personnel Manager, who called the meeting of operative manager by circulating a circular among the operative managers. Operative managers were told to inform the workers about the changes in the incentive plan which states payment of double wages for working overtime and triple wages for working on holidays. Workers, without any pressure, voluntarily took limited holidays and were able to increase their earnings by working overtime and on holidays. During the Board of Directors meeting, the Personnel Manager was asked to update the management to achieve higher output, meeting timely supplies without any confrontation with workers. The personnel manager replied, "I just used a carrot with a no-sticks approach".

Which type of incentive is highlighted in the line, "incentive plan which states payment of double wages for working overtime and triple wages for working on holidays."?

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Q48:

Directing

Medium

M/s Zeman Ltd. deals in consumer goods. It employs 100 workers and 10 operative managers who give guidance and support to the workers while operating the machinery. The company has a policy of granting leave as per the requirements of the workers. Workers are generally granted leave on festivals and special occasions. Recently, at the Puja festival, it received a big order. Workers were keen to take Puja holidays while management was pressing hard for overtime. This matter was placed before the Personnel Manager, who called the meeting of operative manager by circulating a circular among the operative managers. Operative managers were told to inform the workers about the changes in the incentive plan which states payment of double wages for working overtime and triple wages for working on holidays. Workers, without any pressure, voluntarily took limited holidays and were able to increase their earnings by working overtime and on holidays. During the Board of Directors meeting, the Personnel Manager was asked to update the management to achieve higher output, meeting timely supplies without any confrontation with workers. The personnel manager replied, "I just used a carrot with a no-sticks approach".

Which element of directing is highlighted by the fact that the Personnel manager influenced the behaviour of subordinates?

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Q49:

Directing

Easy

M/s Zeman Ltd. deals in consumer goods. It employs 100 workers and 10 operative managers who give guidance and support to the workers while operating the machinery. The company has a policy of granting leave as per the requirements of the workers. Workers are generally granted leave on festivals and special occasions. Recently, at the Puja festival, it received a big order. Workers were keen to take Puja holidays while management was pressing hard for overtime. This matter was placed before the Personnel Manager, who called the meeting of operative manager by circulating a circular among the operative managers. Operative managers were told to inform the workers about the changes in the incentive plan which states payment of double wages for working overtime and triple wages for working on holidays. Workers, without any pressure, voluntarily took limited holidays and were able to increase their earnings by working overtime and on holidays. During the Board of Directors meeting, the Personnel Manager was asked to update the management to achieve higher output, meeting timely supplies without any confrontation with workers. The personnel manager replied, "I just used a carrot with a no-sticks approach".

Which element of directing is highlighted in the line, "this matter was placed before the Personnel Manager who called the meeting of operative managers by circulating a circular among the operative managers."?

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Q50:

Directing

Medium

M/s Zeman Ltd. deals in consumer goods. It employs 100 workers and 10 operative managers who give guidance and support to the workers while operating the machinery. The company has a policy of granting leave as per the requirements of the workers. Workers are generally granted leave on festivals and special occasions. Recently, at the Puja festival, it received a big order. Workers were keen to take Puja holidays while management was pressing hard for overtime. This matter was placed before the Personnel Manager, who called the meeting of operative manager by circulating a circular among the operative managers. Operative managers were told to inform the workers about the changes in the incentive plan which states payment of double wages for working overtime and triple wages for working on holidays. Workers, without any pressure, voluntarily took limited holidays and were able to increase their earnings by working overtime and on holidays. During the Board of Directors meeting, the Personnel Manager was asked to update the management to achieve higher output, meeting timely supplies without any confrontation with workers. The personnel manager replied, "I just used a carrot with a no-sticks approach".

Which element of directing is highlighted majorly in the line, "Operative managers were told to inform the workers about the changes in the incentive plan which states payment of double wages for working overtime and triple wages for working on holidays."?

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