Q1:

Financial Markets

Easy

The incorrect objective of NSE is:

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Option 1
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 11 May Shift 2 BST question 1

Q2:

Consumer Protection

Easy

Where District or State or National Commission is satisfied about defect in goods, or deficiency in services or any unfair trade practice or claim for compensation under product liability, issues an order for :

A. To remove a defect in goods or deficiency in service

B. To pay punitive damages in appropriate circumstances.

C. To offer hazardous goods for sale

D. To withdraw hazardous goods from sale.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 11 May Shift 2 BST question 2

Q3:

Staffing

Easy

"Chhavi is making her employees study scenarios to determine problems, analyze causes, develop alternative solutions, select what they believe to be the best solution, and implement it." The off the job training method deployed by her to train the employees is

Answer options
Option 1
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 11 May Shift 2 BST question 3

Q4:

Financial Markets

Easy

Match the LIST-I with LIST-II

LIST-I (Terms related to Financial Markets)LIST-II (Key words)
A.Primary MarketI. Short Term Fund Market
B.SEBIII. Securities Market Regulator
C.Money MarketIII. New Issue market
D.NSEIV. Nationwide Trading Facility Establishment

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 11 May Shift 2 BST question 4

Q5:

Directing

Easy

Which of the following represents the obstruction in the process of encoding and decoding a message into understandable words due to semantic barriers?

Answer options
Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 11 May Shift 2 BST question 5

Q6:

Consumer Protection

Medium

Which of the following statements does not demonstrate the importance of consumer protection from the consumers' perspective?

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Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 11 May Shift 2 BST question 6

Q7:

Planning

Easy

"A plan is drawn with specific goals to be achieved within a specific time frame and managers may not be in a position to change it." What does this infer?

Answer options
Option 4
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 11 May Shift 2 BST question 7

Q8:

Business Finance

Medium

The correct factor affecting Dividend decision is:

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Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 11 May Shift 2 BST question 8

Q9:

Staffing

Easy

The steps of staffing process are:

A. Recruitment

B. Selection

C. Training and development

D. Placement and orientation

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Answer options
Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 11 May Shift 2 BST question 9

Q10:

Principles of Management

Easy

"One subordinate should receive orders from and should be responsible to only one superior" refers to the principle:

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Q11:

Directing

Easy

The functions and performance of the ___________ is vital to any organisation because he is directly related with workers whereas other managers have no direct touch with bottom level workers.

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Q12:

Business Finance

Easy

The primary objective of Financial Management is:

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Q13:

Directing

Easy

The workers always try to show their inability when any new work is given to them. They are always unwilling to take up any kind of work due to sudden rise in demand when a firm wants to meet excess orders. State the element of directing that can help the supervisor in handling the problem.

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Q14:

Business Finance

Medium

Match the following factors affecting the working capital requirement:

LIST-I (Factors)LIST-II (Explanation)
A.Level of CompetitionI. A firm allows credit to its customers. It may also get credit from its suppliers.
B.Credit AvailedII. A liberal credit policy results in a higher number of debtors, increasing the requirement of working capital.
C.InflationIII. May necessitate larger stocks of finished goods to meet urgent orders from customers
D.Credit AllowedIV. Larger amounts are required even to maintain a constant volume of production and sales.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q15:

Nature & Significance

Easy

Which of the following is NOT considered a dimension under the multidimensional nature of management?

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Q16:

Business Finance

Medium

Which of the following factors doesn't affect the capital budgeting decisions?

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Q17:

Financial Markets

Medium

"If an investor wishes to buy or sell any security, he has to provide certain information to the broker for opening a trading account" The information provided is :

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Q18:

Planning

Medium

Match the LIST-I with LIST-II

LIST-I (Characteristic)LIST-II (Type of Plan)
A.Suitable for non-recurring situationsI. Rule
B.Ensures internal operations are running smoothlyII. Policy
C.General statements that guide towards a directionIII. Single-use Plan
D.Specific statements that do not allow for any flexibilityIV. Standing Plan

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q19:

Staffing

Medium

The steps in selection process are:

A. Medical examination

B. Employment interview

C. Contract of employment

D. Job offer

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q20:

Staffing

Medium

"Employees work with commitment, loyalty and satisfaction with their jobs" is :

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Q21:

Principles of Management

Medium

"Science, Not Rule of Thumb" principle is related to following:

A. Applying the trial and error approach as per manager's expertise when a problem occurs.

B. There is only one best way to maximize efficiency.

C. Investigate traditional methods by work-study.

D. Developing the standard method.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q22:

Financial Markets

Easy

After the trade has been executed in screen based trading, within 24 hours the broker issues a:

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Q23:

Business Environment

Medium

Which of the following element does not fall under Social Environment?

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Q24:

Nature & Significance

Easy

Ability to produce goods with fewer resources but not achieving the target production on time indicates lack of:

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Q25:

Business Environment

Easy

The following are the features of the business environment:

A. Totality of external forces

B. Inter-relatedness

C. Scientific in nature

D. Uncertainty

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q26:

Nature & Significance

Medium

"Management is the process of working with and through others to effectively achieve organisational objectives by efficiently using limited resources in the changing environment." This definition is given by:

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Q27:

Directing

Easy

Which of the following incentives is appropriate when workers with higher skills need more autonomy and responsibility for personal growth?

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Q28:

Business Finance

Easy

The financial planning strives to achieve the following objectives:

A. To ensure availability of funds whenever required

B. To raise funds only through long-term sources of capital such as equity or preference shares

C. To see that the firm does not raise resources unnecessarily

D. To ensure idle funds at the disposal of an enterprise.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q29:

Directing

Medium

"Such a leader does not believe in the use of power unless it is absolutely essential". Select the leadership style:

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Q30:

Marketing

Easy

Marketing is a ___________ process where in people interact with others, in order to persuade them to act in a particular way, say to purchase a product or a service, rather than forcing them to do so.

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Q31:

Controlling

Medium

Sunlight pvt. ltd. are involved in the production of light bulbs of 10W, 50W and 100W. They usually produce 1000 bulbs every day and the internal quality assurance team finds that five to ten bulbs are always defective, yet they ignore this fact and allow the production team to proceed without any further action. Which concept did they follow in the case?

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Q32:

Organising

Easy

Arrange the following steps of organising process in correct order.

A. Identifying and dividing the work that has to be done in accordance with previously determined plans.

B. Work is assigned to those who are best fitted to perform it well.

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

D. Employee should also know who he has to take orders from.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q33:

Marketing

Medium

Match the LIST-I with LIST-II

LIST-I (4 P's of marketing mix)LIST-II (Related key words)
A.PlaceI. Design and development
B.PriceII. Publicity
C.ProductIII. Channel cooperation
D.PromotionIV. Margins

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q34:

Principles of Management

Hard

The Differential piece wage system must be based on the premise that___________

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Q35:

Business Finance

Easy

The management of fixed capital or investment or capital budgeting decisions are important because they are:

A. Short term decisions

B. Long term decisions

C. Reversible decisions

D. Irreversible decisions

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q36:

Consumer Protection

Medium

As per the Consumer Protection Act,2019 who cannot file a complaint?

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Q38:

Financial Markets

Medium

Arrange the following steps in trading and settlement procedure in correct order:

A. Broker matches the share and best price available online.

B. Investor places an order with the broker to buy or sell shares.

C. Broker issues a contract note

D. Broker issues trade confirmation slip

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q39:

Planning

Easy

Arrange the following steps in planning process in the correct order:

A. Developing premises

B. Setting objectives

C. Selecting an alternative

D. Evaluating alternative courses

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q40:

Directing

Medium

Arrange the following components of motivation process in correct order:

A. Drives

B. Unsatisfied need

C. Search behaviour

D. Tension

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q41:

Organising

Easy

Way to go, Wipro!

It's not quite there yet, but the goal is certainly within reach. One of India's largest IT solutions providers, Wipro Technologies, is taking on the likes of IBM and Accenture in its effort to be included among the largest and most successful technology services companies in the world. Restructuring Wipro was considered the most important step in becoming a global giant, driven by the goal towards improved customer orientation. During the past few months, Wipro separated itself into several subsidiaries by product line: telecommunications, engineering, financial services, etc. Each subsidiary brings in about $300 million in annual earnings and is self-sufficient with their own accounting books, personnel and administrative functions. Wipro shifted from a centralised to decentralised management system. All responsibilities for growth lay with the management of each entity. "We tried to de-layer the organisation and empower our business leaders with a much higher degree of growth responsibility," said Premji. "We removed an entire layer [of executives]."

Wipro's restructuring helped it compete globally with companies like IBM and Accenture mainly because it:

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Q42:

Organising

Easy

Way to go, Wipro!

It's not quite there yet, but the goal is certainly within reach. One of India's largest IT solutions providers, Wipro Technologies, is taking on the likes of IBM and Accenture in its effort to be included among the largest and most successful technology services companies in the world. Restructuring Wipro was considered the most important step in becoming a global giant, driven by the goal towards improved customer orientation. During the past few months, Wipro separated itself into several subsidiaries by product line: telecommunications, engineering, financial services, etc. Each subsidiary brings in about $300 million in annual earnings and is self-sufficient with their own accounting books, personnel and administrative functions. Wipro shifted from a centralised to decentralised management system. All responsibilities for growth lay with the management of each entity. "We tried to de-layer the organisation and empower our business leaders with a much higher degree of growth responsibility," said Premji. "We removed an entire layer [of executives]."

The major objective of restructuring Wipro was:

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Q43:

Organising

Easy

Way to go, Wipro!

It's not quite there yet, but the goal is certainly within reach. One of India's largest IT solutions providers, Wipro Technologies, is taking on the likes of IBM and Accenture in its effort to be included among the largest and most successful technology services companies in the world. Restructuring Wipro was considered the most important step in becoming a global giant, driven by the goal towards improved customer orientation. During the past few months, Wipro separated itself into several subsidiaries by product line: telecommunications, engineering, financial services, etc. Each subsidiary brings in about $300 million in annual earnings and is self-sufficient with their own accounting books, personnel and administrative functions. Wipro shifted from a centralised to decentralised management system. All responsibilities for growth lay with the management of each entity. "We tried to de-layer the organisation and empower our business leaders with a much higher degree of growth responsibility," said Premji. "We removed an entire layer [of executives]."

Wipro Shifted from:

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Q44:

Organising

Easy

Way to go, Wipro!

It's not quite there yet, but the goal is certainly within reach. One of India's largest IT solutions providers, Wipro Technologies, is taking on the likes of IBM and Accenture in its effort to be included among the largest and most successful technology services companies in the world. Restructuring Wipro was considered the most important step in becoming a global giant, driven by the goal towards improved customer orientation. During the past few months, Wipro separated itself into several subsidiaries by product line: telecommunications, engineering, financial services, etc. Each subsidiary brings in about $300 million in annual earnings and is self-sufficient with their own accounting books, personnel and administrative functions. Wipro shifted from a centralised to decentralised management system. All responsibilities for growth lay with the management of each entity. "We tried to de-layer the organisation and empower our business leaders with a much higher degree of growth responsibility," said Premji. "We removed an entire layer [of executives]."

The advantage Wipro enjoyed by separating itself into several subsidiaries is:

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Q45:

Organising

Easy

Way to go, Wipro!

It's not quite there yet, but the goal is certainly within reach. One of India's largest IT solutions providers, Wipro Technologies, is taking on the likes of IBM and Accenture in its effort to be included among the largest and most successful technology services companies in the world. Restructuring Wipro was considered the most important step in becoming a global giant, driven by the goal towards improved customer orientation. During the past few months, Wipro separated itself into several subsidiaries by product line: telecommunications, engineering, financial services, etc. Each subsidiary brings in about $300 million in annual earnings and is self-sufficient with their own accounting books, personnel and administrative functions. Wipro shifted from a centralised to decentralised management system. All responsibilities for growth lay with the management of each entity. "We tried to de-layer the organisation and empower our business leaders with a much higher degree of growth responsibility," said Premji. "We removed an entire layer [of executives]."

Wipro was successful in empowering business leaders because of:

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Q46:

Marketing

Medium

Where Do Companies Do Their Business? In the Markets or in the Society?

It is an undisputed fact that a company's survival does not depend upon its consumers alone, but a diverse set of stakeholders like the government, religious leaders, social activists, NGOs, media, etc. Hence, earning the satisfaction of these segments is also as imperative as they add to the power of the brand by word of mouth. Corporates that embrace the deepest social values have been successful in building powerful brands, and, eventually, robust customer relationships. The area of corporate social justice falls under two broad categories. The issues such as the nutrition of children, child care, old-age homes, amelioration of hunger, offering aid to those affected by natural calamities, etc. come under the first category. The issues that contribute to making society a pleasant place to live in the long run may be grouped under the second category. The issues which come under this category are health awareness and aid, education, environmental protection, women's employment and empowerment, preventing unjust discrimination (on the basis of caste, community, religion, ethnicity, race, and sex), eradication of poverty, preservation of culture, values, and ethics, etc. Procter and Gamble's (P&G) philosophy is that it should lead the industry in implementing a global environmental programme. P&G contributes to sustainable development and addresses environmental and social issues connected with its products and services.

Corporates that embraced the deepest ___________, have been successful in building powerful brand

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Q47:

Marketing

Medium

Where Do Companies Do Their Business? In the Markets or in the Society?

It is an undisputed fact that a company's survival does not depend upon its consumers alone, but a diverse set of stakeholders like the government, religious leaders, social activists, NGOs, media, etc. Hence, earning the satisfaction of these segments is also as imperative as they add to the power of the brand by word of mouth. Corporates that embrace the deepest social values have been successful in building powerful brands, and, eventually, robust customer relationships. The area of corporate social justice falls under two broad categories. The issues such as the nutrition of children, child care, old-age homes, amelioration of hunger, offering aid to those affected by natural calamities, etc. come under the first category. The issues that contribute to making society a pleasant place to live in the long run may be grouped under the second category. The issues which come under this category are health awareness and aid, education, environmental protection, women's employment and empowerment, preventing unjust discrimination (on the basis of caste, community, religion, ethnicity, race, and sex), eradication of poverty, preservation of culture, values, and ethics, etc. Procter and Gamble's (P&G) philosophy is that it should lead the industry in implementing a global environmental programme. P&G contributes to sustainable development and addresses environmental and social issues connected with its products and services.

The Procter and Gamble's (P&G) philosophy is truly explained by:

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Q48:

Marketing

Medium

Where Do Companies Do Their Business? In the Markets or in the Society?

It is an undisputed fact that a company's survival does not depend upon its consumers alone, but a diverse set of stakeholders like the government, religious leaders, social activists, NGOs, media, etc. Hence, earning the satisfaction of these segments is also as imperative as they add to the power of the brand by word of mouth. Corporates that embrace the deepest social values have been successful in building powerful brands, and, eventually, robust customer relationships. The area of corporate social justice falls under two broad categories. The issues such as the nutrition of children, child care, old-age homes, amelioration of hunger, offering aid to those affected by natural calamities, etc. come under the first category. The issues that contribute to making society a pleasant place to live in the long run may be grouped under the second category. The issues which come under this category are health awareness and aid, education, environmental protection, women's employment and empowerment, preventing unjust discrimination (on the basis of caste, community, religion, ethnicity, race, and sex), eradication of poverty, preservation of culture, values, and ethics, etc. Procter and Gamble's (P&G) philosophy is that it should lead the industry in implementing a global environmental programme. P&G contributes to sustainable development and addresses environmental and social issues connected with its products and services.

The issues which cannot be grouped under the second category are:

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Q49:

Marketing

Medium

Where Do Companies Do Their Business? In the Markets or in the Society?

It is an undisputed fact that a company's survival does not depend upon its consumers alone, but a diverse set of stakeholders like the government, religious leaders, social activists, NGOs, media, etc. Hence, earning the satisfaction of these segments is also as imperative as they add to the power of the brand by word of mouth. Corporates that embrace the deepest social values have been successful in building powerful brands, and, eventually, robust customer relationships. The area of corporate social justice falls under two broad categories. The issues such as the nutrition of children, child care, old-age homes, amelioration of hunger, offering aid to those affected by natural calamities, etc. come under the first category. The issues that contribute to making society a pleasant place to live in the long run may be grouped under the second category. The issues which come under this category are health awareness and aid, education, environmental protection, women's employment and empowerment, preventing unjust discrimination (on the basis of caste, community, religion, ethnicity, race, and sex), eradication of poverty, preservation of culture, values, and ethics, etc. Procter and Gamble's (P&G) philosophy is that it should lead the industry in implementing a global environmental programme. P&G contributes to sustainable development and addresses environmental and social issues connected with its products and services.

The corporate social justice issues described in the passage differ primarily in terms of:

Answer options
Option 1,2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 11 May Shift 2 BST question 49

Q50:

Marketing

Medium

Where Do Companies Do Their Business? In the Markets or in the Society?

It is an undisputed fact that a company's survival does not depend upon its consumers alone, but a diverse set of stakeholders like the government, religious leaders, social activists, NGOs, media, etc. Hence, earning the satisfaction of these segments is also as imperative as they add to the power of the brand by word of mouth. Corporates that embrace the deepest social values have been successful in building powerful brands, and, eventually, robust customer relationships. The area of corporate social justice falls under two broad categories. The issues such as the nutrition of children, child care, old-age homes, amelioration of hunger, offering aid to those affected by natural calamities, etc. come under the first category. The issues that contribute to making society a pleasant place to live in the long run may be grouped under the second category. The issues which come under this category are health awareness and aid, education, environmental protection, women's employment and empowerment, preventing unjust discrimination (on the basis of caste, community, religion, ethnicity, race, and sex), eradication of poverty, preservation of culture, values, and ethics, etc. Procter and Gamble's (P&G) philosophy is that it should lead the industry in implementing a global environmental programme. P&G contributes to sustainable development and addresses environmental and social issues connected with its products and services.

What leads to the power of the brand by word of mouth:

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