Class 12 Business Studies: CBSE Sample Question Papers (2025-26)

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Please note that the assessment scheme of the academic session 2024-25 will continue in the current session i.e. 2025-26 
  BUSINESS STUDIES (054) 
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER 
CLASS XII (2025-26) 
  MM – 80                                                                                            TIME: 3 Hours 
 
 
General instructions   : 
1 This question paper contains 34 questions. 
2. Marks are indicated against each question. 
3. Answers should be brief and to the point. 
4. Answers to the questions carrying 3 marks may be from 50 to 75 
words. 
5. Answers to the questions carrying 4 marks may be about 150 words. 
6. Answers to the questions carrying 6 marks may be about 200 words. 
7. Attempt all parts of the questions together. 
 
Q.N 
 
Marks 
1 . The project managers in an organisation set targets for the upcoming 
months and outline strategies to achieve them. At the same time, they 
assign specific roles and responsibilities to their team members. They 
motivate them to meet the deadline, by celebrating their achievements 
and taking their feedback. Thus, various functions are simultaneously 
performed by all managers all the time. Name the characteristic of 
Management discussed above. 
 a) Management is a dynamic function 
 b) Management is a continuous process 
 c) Management is an intangible force  
d) Management is goal oriented 
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Please note that the assessment scheme of the academic session 2024-25 will continue in the current session i.e. 2025-26 
  BUSINESS STUDIES (054) 
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER 
CLASS XII (2025-26) 
  MM – 80                                                                                            TIME: 3 Hours 
 
 
General instructions   : 
1 This question paper contains 34 questions. 
2. Marks are indicated against each question. 
3. Answers should be brief and to the point. 
4. Answers to the questions carrying 3 marks may be from 50 to 75 
words. 
5. Answers to the questions carrying 4 marks may be about 150 words. 
6. Answers to the questions carrying 6 marks may be about 200 words. 
7. Attempt all parts of the questions together. 
 
Q.N 
 
Marks 
1 . The project managers in an organisation set targets for the upcoming 
months and outline strategies to achieve them. At the same time, they 
assign specific roles and responsibilities to their team members. They 
motivate them to meet the deadline, by celebrating their achievements 
and taking their feedback. Thus, various functions are simultaneously 
performed by all managers all the time. Name the characteristic of 
Management discussed above. 
 a) Management is a dynamic function 
 b) Management is a continuous process 
 c) Management is an intangible force  
d) Management is goal oriented 
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Please note that the assessment scheme of the academic session 2024-25 will continue in the current session i.e. 2025-26 
2.   Henri Fayol's principle of discipline which emphasizes obedience to 
organisational rules and employment agreement, is evolved out of the 
experience and collective wisdom of managers. The nature of principle 
of management reflected through the above statement is —------------- 
 a) Universal applicability 
 b) Flexible 
 c) Mainly behavioral 
 d) Formed by practice and experimentation 
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3. Read the following statements: Assertion (A) and Reason (R). 
Choose the correct alternative from those given below:  
ASSERTION(A): Maslow’s need hierarchy theory of motivation is 
widely recognised and appreciated yet criticised. 
REASON(R): Even though Maslow's theory focuses on needs as a 
basis of motivation and helps to develop understanding about the 
motivation phenomenon, his propositions are questioned on their 
classification and hierarchy.  
Alternatives : 
(a)   Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true. 
(b)   Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are false. 
(c)  Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the 
correct explanation of the Assertion. 
(d)  Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the 
correct explanation of the Assertion. 
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Please note that the assessment scheme of the academic session 2024-25 will continue in the current session i.e. 2025-26 
  BUSINESS STUDIES (054) 
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER 
CLASS XII (2025-26) 
  MM – 80                                                                                            TIME: 3 Hours 
 
 
General instructions   : 
1 This question paper contains 34 questions. 
2. Marks are indicated against each question. 
3. Answers should be brief and to the point. 
4. Answers to the questions carrying 3 marks may be from 50 to 75 
words. 
5. Answers to the questions carrying 4 marks may be about 150 words. 
6. Answers to the questions carrying 6 marks may be about 200 words. 
7. Attempt all parts of the questions together. 
 
Q.N 
 
Marks 
1 . The project managers in an organisation set targets for the upcoming 
months and outline strategies to achieve them. At the same time, they 
assign specific roles and responsibilities to their team members. They 
motivate them to meet the deadline, by celebrating their achievements 
and taking their feedback. Thus, various functions are simultaneously 
performed by all managers all the time. Name the characteristic of 
Management discussed above. 
 a) Management is a dynamic function 
 b) Management is a continuous process 
 c) Management is an intangible force  
d) Management is goal oriented 
1  
Please note that the assessment scheme of the academic session 2024-25 will continue in the current session i.e. 2025-26 
2.   Henri Fayol's principle of discipline which emphasizes obedience to 
organisational rules and employment agreement, is evolved out of the 
experience and collective wisdom of managers. The nature of principle 
of management reflected through the above statement is —------------- 
 a) Universal applicability 
 b) Flexible 
 c) Mainly behavioral 
 d) Formed by practice and experimentation 
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3. Read the following statements: Assertion (A) and Reason (R). 
Choose the correct alternative from those given below:  
ASSERTION(A): Maslow’s need hierarchy theory of motivation is 
widely recognised and appreciated yet criticised. 
REASON(R): Even though Maslow's theory focuses on needs as a 
basis of motivation and helps to develop understanding about the 
motivation phenomenon, his propositions are questioned on their 
classification and hierarchy.  
Alternatives : 
(a)   Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true. 
(b)   Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are false. 
(c)  Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the 
correct explanation of the Assertion. 
(d)  Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the 
correct explanation of the Assertion. 
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Please note that the assessment scheme of the academic session 2024-25 will continue in the current session i.e. 2025-26 
4. Read the following statements carefully: 
Statement- I Values are basic truths or guidelines for behaviour which 
are formed after research in work situations. 
Statement- lI While practising Principles of Management, values 
cannot be neglected as business organisations have to fulfil social and 
ethical responsibility towards society. 
In the light of given statements , choose the correct alternative 
from the following: 
(a)Both the statements are true. 
(b)   Both the statements are false. 
(c)   Statement I is true, Statement II is false. 
(d) Statement II is true,  Statement I is false 
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 5. Manu Priya is working as the Human Resource Manager of EDT Limited 
at an annual salary of ?  8 lakh per annum and is also offered shares of 
the company at a set price which is lower than the market price. The 
method being used to calculate the compensation provided to her is—
------.  
 a) Time based direct financial payment 
 b) Indirect financial payment 
 c) Time based Pay Plus incentives 
 d) Performance based direct financial payment  
 1 
 
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Please note that the assessment scheme of the academic session 2024-25 will continue in the current session i.e. 2025-26 
  BUSINESS STUDIES (054) 
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER 
CLASS XII (2025-26) 
  MM – 80                                                                                            TIME: 3 Hours 
 
 
General instructions   : 
1 This question paper contains 34 questions. 
2. Marks are indicated against each question. 
3. Answers should be brief and to the point. 
4. Answers to the questions carrying 3 marks may be from 50 to 75 
words. 
5. Answers to the questions carrying 4 marks may be about 150 words. 
6. Answers to the questions carrying 6 marks may be about 200 words. 
7. Attempt all parts of the questions together. 
 
Q.N 
 
Marks 
1 . The project managers in an organisation set targets for the upcoming 
months and outline strategies to achieve them. At the same time, they 
assign specific roles and responsibilities to their team members. They 
motivate them to meet the deadline, by celebrating their achievements 
and taking their feedback. Thus, various functions are simultaneously 
performed by all managers all the time. Name the characteristic of 
Management discussed above. 
 a) Management is a dynamic function 
 b) Management is a continuous process 
 c) Management is an intangible force  
d) Management is goal oriented 
1  
Please note that the assessment scheme of the academic session 2024-25 will continue in the current session i.e. 2025-26 
2.   Henri Fayol's principle of discipline which emphasizes obedience to 
organisational rules and employment agreement, is evolved out of the 
experience and collective wisdom of managers. The nature of principle 
of management reflected through the above statement is —------------- 
 a) Universal applicability 
 b) Flexible 
 c) Mainly behavioral 
 d) Formed by practice and experimentation 
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3. Read the following statements: Assertion (A) and Reason (R). 
Choose the correct alternative from those given below:  
ASSERTION(A): Maslow’s need hierarchy theory of motivation is 
widely recognised and appreciated yet criticised. 
REASON(R): Even though Maslow's theory focuses on needs as a 
basis of motivation and helps to develop understanding about the 
motivation phenomenon, his propositions are questioned on their 
classification and hierarchy.  
Alternatives : 
(a)   Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true. 
(b)   Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are false. 
(c)  Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the 
correct explanation of the Assertion. 
(d)  Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the 
correct explanation of the Assertion. 
 1 
Please note that the assessment scheme of the academic session 2024-25 will continue in the current session i.e. 2025-26 
4. Read the following statements carefully: 
Statement- I Values are basic truths or guidelines for behaviour which 
are formed after research in work situations. 
Statement- lI While practising Principles of Management, values 
cannot be neglected as business organisations have to fulfil social and 
ethical responsibility towards society. 
In the light of given statements , choose the correct alternative 
from the following: 
(a)Both the statements are true. 
(b)   Both the statements are false. 
(c)   Statement I is true, Statement II is false. 
(d) Statement II is true,  Statement I is false 
 1 
 5. Manu Priya is working as the Human Resource Manager of EDT Limited 
at an annual salary of ?  8 lakh per annum and is also offered shares of 
the company at a set price which is lower than the market price. The 
method being used to calculate the compensation provided to her is—
------.  
 a) Time based direct financial payment 
 b) Indirect financial payment 
 c) Time based Pay Plus incentives 
 d) Performance based direct financial payment  
 1 
 
Please note that the assessment scheme of the academic session 2024-25 will continue in the current session i.e. 2025-26 
6. Out of the following, which is/are the component(s) of the social 
environment. 
1) Rate of inflation has increased by 2% leading to a higher total cost 
for business enterprises. 
 2)Various specialty health food and grocery shops have opened in an 
area where fitness and health enthusiasts live. 
 3) Life expectancy rate in India has improved over the past 20 years 
due to adequate health facilities and infrastructure. 
 4) A company in its human resource manual discloses a zero 
tolerance policy for racial discrimination and discriminatory practices 
against employees with disability.  
5) The Advertising Standards Council of India prohibits the 
advertisement that promotes products or services that are banned by 
law. 
Choose the correct option : 
a) only 2 
 b) 1,2,3  
 c) 2,4,5 
d) 2,3,4 
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7.  Name the element of marketing mix which includes deciding about 
the features, quality, packaging, labelling and branding of goods or 
services or ‘anything of value’ which is offered to the market for sale. 
 a) promotion 
 b) place  
c) product 
 d) price 
 1 
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Please note that the assessment scheme of the academic session 2024-25 will continue in the current session i.e. 2025-26 
  BUSINESS STUDIES (054) 
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER 
CLASS XII (2025-26) 
  MM – 80                                                                                            TIME: 3 Hours 
 
 
General instructions   : 
1 This question paper contains 34 questions. 
2. Marks are indicated against each question. 
3. Answers should be brief and to the point. 
4. Answers to the questions carrying 3 marks may be from 50 to 75 
words. 
5. Answers to the questions carrying 4 marks may be about 150 words. 
6. Answers to the questions carrying 6 marks may be about 200 words. 
7. Attempt all parts of the questions together. 
 
Q.N 
 
Marks 
1 . The project managers in an organisation set targets for the upcoming 
months and outline strategies to achieve them. At the same time, they 
assign specific roles and responsibilities to their team members. They 
motivate them to meet the deadline, by celebrating their achievements 
and taking their feedback. Thus, various functions are simultaneously 
performed by all managers all the time. Name the characteristic of 
Management discussed above. 
 a) Management is a dynamic function 
 b) Management is a continuous process 
 c) Management is an intangible force  
d) Management is goal oriented 
1  
Please note that the assessment scheme of the academic session 2024-25 will continue in the current session i.e. 2025-26 
2.   Henri Fayol's principle of discipline which emphasizes obedience to 
organisational rules and employment agreement, is evolved out of the 
experience and collective wisdom of managers. The nature of principle 
of management reflected through the above statement is —------------- 
 a) Universal applicability 
 b) Flexible 
 c) Mainly behavioral 
 d) Formed by practice and experimentation 
 1  
3. Read the following statements: Assertion (A) and Reason (R). 
Choose the correct alternative from those given below:  
ASSERTION(A): Maslow’s need hierarchy theory of motivation is 
widely recognised and appreciated yet criticised. 
REASON(R): Even though Maslow's theory focuses on needs as a 
basis of motivation and helps to develop understanding about the 
motivation phenomenon, his propositions are questioned on their 
classification and hierarchy.  
Alternatives : 
(a)   Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true. 
(b)   Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are false. 
(c)  Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the 
correct explanation of the Assertion. 
(d)  Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the 
correct explanation of the Assertion. 
 1 
Please note that the assessment scheme of the academic session 2024-25 will continue in the current session i.e. 2025-26 
4. Read the following statements carefully: 
Statement- I Values are basic truths or guidelines for behaviour which 
are formed after research in work situations. 
Statement- lI While practising Principles of Management, values 
cannot be neglected as business organisations have to fulfil social and 
ethical responsibility towards society. 
In the light of given statements , choose the correct alternative 
from the following: 
(a)Both the statements are true. 
(b)   Both the statements are false. 
(c)   Statement I is true, Statement II is false. 
(d) Statement II is true,  Statement I is false 
 1 
 5. Manu Priya is working as the Human Resource Manager of EDT Limited 
at an annual salary of ?  8 lakh per annum and is also offered shares of 
the company at a set price which is lower than the market price. The 
method being used to calculate the compensation provided to her is—
------.  
 a) Time based direct financial payment 
 b) Indirect financial payment 
 c) Time based Pay Plus incentives 
 d) Performance based direct financial payment  
 1 
 
Please note that the assessment scheme of the academic session 2024-25 will continue in the current session i.e. 2025-26 
6. Out of the following, which is/are the component(s) of the social 
environment. 
1) Rate of inflation has increased by 2% leading to a higher total cost 
for business enterprises. 
 2)Various specialty health food and grocery shops have opened in an 
area where fitness and health enthusiasts live. 
 3) Life expectancy rate in India has improved over the past 20 years 
due to adequate health facilities and infrastructure. 
 4) A company in its human resource manual discloses a zero 
tolerance policy for racial discrimination and discriminatory practices 
against employees with disability.  
5) The Advertising Standards Council of India prohibits the 
advertisement that promotes products or services that are banned by 
law. 
Choose the correct option : 
a) only 2 
 b) 1,2,3  
 c) 2,4,5 
d) 2,3,4 
 1 
7.  Name the element of marketing mix which includes deciding about 
the features, quality, packaging, labelling and branding of goods or 
services or ‘anything of value’ which is offered to the market for sale. 
 a) promotion 
 b) place  
c) product 
 d) price 
 1 
Please note that the assessment scheme of the academic session 2024-25 will continue in the current session i.e. 2025-26 
8 . Choose the correct statement about the controlling function of 
management. 
 a) No corrective action is required when the deviation goes beyond the 
acceptable range in important areas. 
 b) Deviations should be analysed for their causes. 
 c)Measurement of actual performance should be done only after the 
task is complete. 
 d)Managers must keep a check on each and every activity, otherwise 
the entire organisation may suffer. 
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9. Look at the picture given below and answer the question that follows: 
 
 Identify the incorrect statement about the type of source of 
recruitment depicted above. 
 a) Management can attract qualified people to apply for vacant 
positions in the organisation. 
 b) It may lead to dissatisfaction and frustration among existing 
employees. 
 c) Such employees are not likely to be good employees as their 
background is not sufficiently known. 
 d) Management has a wider choice while selecting people for 
employment. 
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