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📝 AHSEC/ASSEB Class 12 Business Studies Question Paper 2013
AHSEC – Class 12 Business Studies Question Paper 2013
Full Marks: 100
Time: 3 hours
The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions.
1). Answer the following questions: (1×10=10)
a). Which plan states ‘one plan, one boss’ and ‘one head, one plan’?
b). What do you mean by disinvestment?
c). A company is manufacturing cosmetics, readymade garments, toilet items, and biscuits. What kind of organizational structure is suitable for this company?
d). Give two examples of non-financial incentives.
e). What types of instruments are traded in the money market?
f). Name the four P’s of the marketing mix.
g). Which function of management ensures that actual activities conform to planned activities?
h). Under which environmental factor does fiscal policy fall?
i). Give one difference between policy and procedure.
j). Ankit filed a case against Mahindra Ltd. in the National Commission, but he was not satisfied with the order. Name the authority where he can appeal against the decision of the National Commission.
2). Discuss three fundamental features of management. (3)
3). Write three qualities of a leader. (3)
4). Distinguish between primary market and secondary market. (3)
5). Explain any three major factors affecting the pricing of a product. (3)
6). "Authority can be delegated but responsibility cannot be delegated." Comment. (3)
7). Explain “method study” and “motion study” as techniques of scientific management. (3)
8). What are the planning premises? (3)
9). What is meant by internal source of recruitment? Why do organizations prefer recruitment through internal sources? (1+5=6)
OR
Discuss the various steps involved in the process of control.
10). Distinguish between delegation and decentralization of authority on the following basis: (4)
a). Meaning
b). Authority retained
c). Freedom of action
d). Scope
11). Explain the various types of channels of distribution. (4)
12). State any four services of advertising to consumers. (4)
13). Explain, in brief, any five economic changes that have been initiated by the Government of India since 1991. (5)
14). Briefly describe the levels of management found in modern business enterprises. (5)
15). Explain the following principles of management: (5)
a). Division of work
b). Discipline
c). Unity of command
d). Remuneration
e). Initiative
16). Explain in brief any five functions of consumer organizations. (5)
OR
Mention the importance of consumer protection from the point of view of business.
17). State any five main functions of SEBI. (5)
OR
Explain the meaning and objectives of financial management.
18). What is meant by informal organization? Write any five features of informal organization. (6)
19). What is motivation? Explain Maslow’s need for hierarchy theory of motivation. (1+5=6)
OR
Discuss the barriers to effective communication.
20). "Money spent on advertisements is a waste." Do you agree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer. (6)
OR
What is packaging? State any five functions of packaging.
21). Explain the meaning of working capital. Briefly explain any four factors that determine the working capital of the company. (6)
22). What are the characteristics of entrepreneurship? (6)
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📌 Note: This is the official paper conducted by AHSEC in 2013, shared for academic purposes only.
AHSEC/ASSEB HS 2nd Year PYQs
- Assam Board Class 12 Business Studies Paper 2012
- Assam Board Class 12 Business Studies Paper 2013
- Assam Board Class 12 Business Studies Paper 2014
- Assam Board Class 12 Business Studies Paper 2015
- Assam Board Class 12 Business Studies Paper 2016
- Assam Board Class 12 Business Studies Paper 2017
- Assam Board Class 12 Business Studies Paper 2018
- Assam Board Class 12 Business Studies Paper 2019
- Assam Board Class 12 Business Studies Paper 2020
- Assam Board Class 12 Business Studies Paper 2022
- Assam Board Class 12 Business Studies Paper 2023
- Assam Board Class 12 Business Studies Paper 2024
- Assam Board Class 12 Business Studies Paper 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Is this paper from the official AHSEC Board exam?
👉Yes, this is the official 2012 question paper from the Assam Higher Secondary Education Council.
Q2. Is there a solved version available?
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👉Definitely. Business Studies syllabus and pattern often repeat key concepts and question styles.
Final Words
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