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📝 AHSEC/ASSEB Class 12 Business Studies Question Paper 2018
1). Answer the following questions: (Each 1 mark)
a). Which function of management ensures work accomplishment according to plan?
b). Give one example of a policy adopted by business enterprises.
c). Responsibility flows downward. (Indicate whether True or False)
d). In which year was NSE established?
e). Which technique of scientific management violated the principle of ‘unity of command’?
f). A decision is taken to raise capital for long-term financial needs of a company from certain sources. What is this decision called?
g). What is the other name of New Issue Market?
h). Which is the most risky capital for a company?
2). What is strategy? (2)
3). What are the planning premises? (2)
4). Write a short note on Return on Investment as a modern technique of control. (2)
5). Why are principles of management important? (2)
6). Distinguish between delegation and decentralization of authority. (2)
7). Write three limitations of planning. (3)
8). How does the technological environment influence the working of a business? (3)
9). Briefly explain three principles of directing. (3)
10). Explain the role of consumer organisations and NGOs in protecting the interests of consumers. (3)
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Why is entrepreneurship regarded as a creative activity? Briefly explain. (3)
11). Explain the importance of consumer protection from the point of view of consumers. (3)
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Briefly explain any three functions of an entrepreneur. (3)
12). Explain the techniques of scientific management. (5)
13). How has globalization affected business in India? Explain. (5)
14). What is organisation structure? Write three features of divisional organisation structure. (5)
15). Explain five non-financial incentives which motivate the employees of an organisation. (5)
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Explain the elements of directing. (5)
16). Analyse the relationship between planning and controlling. (5)
17). What is publicity? Distinguish between advertising and publicity. (5)
18). Explain the functions of marketing. (5)
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Explain five advantages of packaging. (5)
19). Discuss the functions of management. (5)
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What are the levels of management? Explain the functions of lower-level management. (5)
20). What is training? Explain any six off-the-job training methods followed by organisations. (6)
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Explain the importance of staffing. Distinguish between recruitment and selection. (6)
21). Explain the importance and objectives of financial planning. (6)
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Distinguish between fixed and working capital. Explain the factors that determine the amount of fixed capital needs. (6)
22). What is SEBI? Discuss its functions. (6)
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Distinguish between money market and capital market. Explain the features of the money market. (6)
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📌 Note: This is the official paper conducted by AHSEC in 2018, 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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