CUET Business Studies - Business Studies - Controlling | Free Questions

Q1:

2026: 6 June Shift 1

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Identify the incorrect statement with respect to relationship between Planning and Controlling:

Planning is clearly a prerequisite for controlling

Planning based on facts makes controlling easier and effective

Controlling improves future planning by providing information derived from past experience

Planning is evaluative whereas, controlling is prescriptive.

Correct Answer

Option 4

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Explanation

Q2:

2026: 6 June Shift 1

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Match List-I with List-II

List-I (Controlling concepts)	List-II (Explanation)
(A) Critical Point Control	(I) Significant deviations should only be brought to the notice of management
(B) Controlling	(II) Comparing Actual Performance with Standards.
(C) Management by Exception	(III) Focus on key result areas (KRAs)
(D) Deviation	(IV) Is a backward looking function as well as a forward looking function.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)

(A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

(A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)

(A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)

Correct Answer

Option 2

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Explanation

Q3:

2026: 31 May Shift 1

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

Judging accuracy of standards

Making efficient use of resources

Accomplishing organisational goals

Ensuring order and discipline

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Option 3

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Explanation

Q4:

2026: 31 May Shift 1

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Match the LIST-I with LIST-II

LIST-I (Functional areas)	LIST-II (Standards used to gauge performance)
A. Finance and accounting	I. Liquidity
B. Marketing	II. Sales volume
C. Production	III. Labour turnover
D. Human resource management	IV. Cost

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV

A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV

A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III

A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II

Correct Answer

Option 3

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Explanation

Q5:

2026: 29 May Shift 2

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Identify the correct sequence of Controlling Process:

A. Measurement of actual performance

B. Analyzing deviations

C. Taking corrective action

D. Setting performance standards

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A, B, C, D

D, C, B, A

B, A, D, C

D, A, B, C

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q6:

2026: 29 May Shift 2

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The following is not an importance of controlling:

Accomplishing organisational goals

Ensuring order and discipline

Setting organisational goals.

Improving employee motivation

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Option 3

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Explanation

Q7:

2026: 29 May Shift 1

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Controlling is a backward-looking function. Which of the following statements are correct considering the statement?

(A) Controlling is like a postmortem of past activities.

(B) Controlling helps in efficient use of resources.

(C) Controlling creates an atmosphere of order and discipline in the organisation.

(D) Controlling is prescriptive activity.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(B) and (C) only

(A) and (B) only

(A) only

(B) and (D) only

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Option 3

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Explanation

Q8:

2026: 29 May Shift 1

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Arrange the following steps of controlling process in correct sequence.

(A). Measurement of actual performance

(B). Analysing deviations

(C). Setting performance standards

(D). Taking corrective action

(E). Comparison of actual performance with standards

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A), (B), (C), (D), (E)

(A), (E), (D), (B), (C)

(C), (A), (E), (B), (D)

(C), (B), (D), (A), (E)

Correct Answer

Option 3

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Explanation

Q9:

2026: 24 May Shift 1

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"An efficient control system keeps a careful check on the changes taking place in the organization and in the environment and helps to review and revise the standards in light of such changes." Identify the point of importance of controlling highlighted in this statement

Making efficient use of resources

Ensuring order and discipline

Facilitating coordination in action

Judging accuracy of standards

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Option 4

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Explanation

Q10:

2026: 24 May Shift 1

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Match List-I with List-II

List-I (Steps in controlling process)	List-II (Explanation)
(A) Measurement of actual performance	(I) Personal observation, sample checking, performance reports, etc. are techniques
(B) Comparing actual performance with standards	(II) It will reveal the deviation between actual and desired results.
(C) Setting performance standards	(III) When the deviations go beyond the acceptable range, especially in important areas, it demands immediate managerial attention.
(D) Taking corrective action	(IV) They serve as benchmarks towards which an organization strives to work.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)

(A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)

(A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)

(A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Correct Answer

Option 3

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Explanation

Q11:

2026: 23 May Shift 2

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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:

A, B, C, D

C, B, A, D

B, A, C, D

C, B, D, A

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q12:

2026: 23 May Shift 2

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Controlling

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Match the LIST-I with LIST-II

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

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV

A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV

A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III

A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q13:

2026: 23 May Shift 1

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Match the LIST-I with LIST-II

LIST-I Statement regarding importance of Controlling	LIST-II Importance of Controlling
A. The controlling function measures progress towards the organisational goals and brings to light the deviations.	I. Judging accuracy of standards
B. A manager seeks to reduce wastage and spoilage of resources through controlling them.	II. Making efficient use of resources
C. A good control system enables management to verify whether the standards set are accurate and objective.	III. Accomplishing organisational goals
D. Controlling helps to minimise dishonest behaviour on the part of employees.	IV. Ensuring order and discipline

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV

A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV

A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV

A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q14:

2026: 23 May Shift 1

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Choose the incorrect statement regarding controlling from the following:

A good control system allows the employees to know well in advance what is expected from them and what are the standards of performance on the basis of which they will be appraised.

Controlling provides direction to all activities and efforts for achieving organisational goals.

Controlling maximises dishonest behaviour on the part of employees

Controlling reduces wastage and spoilage of resources

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q15:

2026: 21 May Shift 2

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The correct sequence of process of controlling in Samaya doll manufacturing ltd. is:

A. Counting the no. of dolls manufactured

B. Setting a target of manufacturing 50 dolls per day

C. The acceptable range of deviations is 45

D. Comparing of actual performance with standards

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A), (B), (C), (D)

(A), (B), (D), (C)

(B), (A), (D), (C)

(C), (D), (B), (A)

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q16:

2026: 21 May Shift 2

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Match the LIST-I with LIST-II

LIST-I (Statement regarding importance of Controlling)	LIST-II (Importance of Controlling)
A. The controlling function measures progress towards the organisational goals and brings to light the deviations.	I. Judging accuracy of standards
B. A manager seeks to reduce wastage and spoilage of resources through controlling them.	II. Making efficient use of resources
C. A good control system enables management to verify whether the standards set are accurate and objective.	III. Accomplishing organisational goals
D. Controlling helps to minimise dishonest behaviour on the part of employees.	IV. Ensuring order and discipline

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV

A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV

A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV

A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q17:

2026: 21 May Shift 1

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Easy

Identify the incorrect step in the process of controlling listed below:

Measurement of actual performance

Ensure performance of work

Setting performance standards

Analyzing deviations

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Option 2

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Explanation

Q18:

2026: 21 May Shift 1

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"Planning and Controlling are inseparable twins of Management". Based on this statement

Match the following relationship between planning and controlling

List-I (Planning Characteristics)	List-II (Controlling Characteristics)
(A) Planning is prescriptive	(I) Controlling is easier and more effective
(B) Planning is looking ahead	(II) Controlling compels events to conform to plans
(C) Planning based on facts	(III) Controlling is Evaluative
(D) Planning based on articulated programmes	(IV) Controlling is looking back

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)

(A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)

(A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)

(A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q19:

2026: 20 May Shift 1

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Match List-I with List-II

List-I (Standards to gauge performance)	List-II (Functional areas of Business)
(A) Sales volume, sales expense, advertising expenditure, individual sales performance, etc.	(I) Production
(B) Labour turnover, labour relations, labor absenteeism, etc.	(II) Finance and Accounting
(C) Quantity, quality, cost, individual job performance, etc.	(III) Human Resource Management
(D) Flow of capital, capital expenditure, inventories, liquidity, etc.	(IV) Marketing

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)

(A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (IV)

(A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

(A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q20:

2026: 20 May Shift 1

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Mr Shantanu is a Chief Manager of a reputed company that manufactures garments. He called the Production Manager and instructed him to keep a constant and continuous check on all the activities related to his department so that everything goes as per the set plan. He keeps a careful check on the changes taking place in the organisation and in the environment and helps to review and revise the standards in light of such changes. Identify the importance of Controlling highlighted in the above situation.

Controlling helps in accomplishing organisational goals

Controlling helps in judging accuracy of standards

Controlling improves employees motivation

Controlling ensures order and discipline

Correct Answer

Option 2

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Explanation

Q21:

2026: 13 May Shift 2

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Managers at a New York City import-export company suspected that two employees were robbing it. Corporate Defense Strategies (CDS) of Maywood, New Jersey, advised the firm to plan and install a software program that could secretly log every single stroke of the suspects' computer keys and send an encrypted e-mail report to CDS. Investigators revealed that the two employees were deleting orders from the corporate books after processing them, pocketing the revenues, and building their own company from within. The programme picked up on their plan to return to the office late one night to steal a large shipment of electronics. Police hid in the rafters of the firm's warehouse, and when the suspects entered, they were arrested. The pair were charged with embezzling $3 million over two and a half years, a sizable amount of revenue for a$ 25 million-a-year firm.

Investigators revealed the information that…

That the employees were deleting orders from the corporate books and pocketing the revenues only.

That the two employees were deleting orders from the corporate books after processing them, pocketing the revenues, and building their own company from within.

That the many employees were building their own company.

That the two employees were learning from the corporate books after processing them, and building their own company from within.

Correct Answer

Option 2

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Explanation

Q22:

2026: 13 May Shift 2

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Managers at a New York City import-export company suspected that two employees were robbing it. Corporate Defense Strategies (CDS) of Maywood, New Jersey, advised the firm to plan and install a software program that could secretly log every single stroke of the suspects' computer keys and send an encrypted e-mail report to CDS. Investigators revealed that the two employees were deleting orders from the corporate books after processing them, pocketing the revenues, and building their own company from within. The programme picked up on their plan to return to the office late one night to steal a large shipment of electronics. Police hid in the rafters of the firm's warehouse, and when the suspects entered, they were arrested. The pair were charged with embezzling $3 million over two and a half years, a sizable amount of revenue for a$ 25 million-a-year firm.

The controlling measure initiated by Corporate Defense Strategies was:

The firm plan to recruite the new staff that could secretly log into every single stroke of the suspects' computer keys and send an encrypted e-mail report to CDS.

The firm plan to establish new rules and regulations that could help staff in keeping secret logs of every single stroke of the suspects' computer keys and send an encrypted e-mail report to CDS.

The firm plan to install a software program that could secretly log every single stroke of the suspects' computer keys and send an encrypted e-mail report to CDS.

The firm plans to establish a new chain of command

Correct Answer

Option 3

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Explanation

Q23:

2026: 13 May Shift 2

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Managers at a New York City import-export company suspected that two employees were robbing it. Corporate Defense Strategies (CDS) of Maywood, New Jersey, advised the firm to plan and install a software program that could secretly log every single stroke of the suspects' computer keys and send an encrypted e-mail report to CDS. Investigators revealed that the two employees were deleting orders from the corporate books after processing them, pocketing the revenues, and building their own company from within. The programme picked up on their plan to return to the office late one night to steal a large shipment of electronics. Police hid in the rafters of the firm's warehouse, and when the suspects entered, they were arrested. The pair were charged with embezzling $3 million over two and a half years, a sizable amount of revenue for a$ 25 million-a-year firm.

The charges that were imposed on the duo were:

The pair was charged with embezzling $3 million over three and a half years, a sizable amount of revenue for a$ 25 million-a-year firm.

The pair was charged with embezzling $5 million over two and a half years, a sizable amount of revenue for a$ 25 million-a-year firm.

The pair was charged with embezzling $3 million over one and a half years, a sizable amount of revenue for a$ 25 million-a-year firm.

The pair was charged with embezzling $3 million over two and a half years, a sizable amount of revenue for a$ 25 million-a-year firm.

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q24:

2026: 13 May Shift 1

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The steps of Controlling Process are:

(A) Standards are set in quantitative as well as qualitative terms.

(B) Performance is measured in an objective and reliable manner.

(C) Use critical point control or management by exception techniques.

(D) Correct the deviation if it is beyond the acceptable limit.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(D), (B), (C), (A)

(A), (B), (C), (D)

(B), (A), (D), (C)

(C), (B), (D), (A)

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q25:

2026: 13 May Shift 1

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Match List-I with List-II:

List-I (Functional areas)	List-II (Standards of control to gauge performance)
(A) Production	(I) Employee absenteeism
(B) Marketing	(II) Liquidity
(C) Human Resource Management	(III) Advertising expenditures
(D) Finance and Accounting	(IV) Quality

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

(A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)

(A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)

(A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q26:

2026: 12 May Shift 1

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"In a manufacturing organisation, an increase of 5 per cent in the labour cost may be more troublesome than a 15 per cent increase in postal charges". The associated concept is:

Critical Point Control

Result Areas

Management by Exception

Management Audit

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q27:

2026: 12 May Shift 1

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The relationship between planning and controlling is best described by:

Planning and controlling are unrelated managerial functions.

Controlling precedes planning in the management process.

Planning provides the basis for controlling, and controlling provides feedback for future planning

Controlling has no impact on the planning process.

Correct Answer

Option 3

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Explanation

Q28:

2026: 12 May Shift 1

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Kaizen is:

A system implemented by the use of visual signals

A data driven approach that can help any organisation

A management philosophy focusing on the reduction of seven wastes

Continuous improvement

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q29:

2026: 11 May Shift 2

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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?

Management by Objectives

Management by Exception

Budgetary Control

Critical Point Control

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q30:

2026: 11 May Shift 1

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Arrange the following steps in correct order of controlling process:

A. Taking Corrective Action

B. Analysing Deviations

C. Measurement of Actual Performance

D. Comparing Actual Performance with the Standard

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A, B, C, D

C, D, B, A

B, D, C, A

D, C, B, A

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation

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