Class 12 Business Studies Official Sample Question Paper (2021-22- Term II) | Business Studies (BST) Class 12 - Commerce PDF Download

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 SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER 
BUSINESS STUDIES (054) 
TERM II (2021-22) 
Class XII 
MM: 40                                                                                                                       Time: 2 Hours  
General Instructions: 
This is a Subjective Question Paper containing 12 questions. 
This paper contains 4 questions of 2 marks each, 4 questions of 3 marks each and 4 questions of 
5 marks each.  
2 marks questions are Short Answer Type Questions and are to be answered in 30-50 words. 
3 marks questions are Short Answer Type Questions and are to be answered in 50-80 words. 
5 marks questions are Long Answer Type Questions and are to be answered in 80-120 words. 
This question paper contains Case/Source Based Questions. 
 
S.NO QUESTIONS MARKS 
1 Identify and explain the two sources of the source of recruitment which cannot be used when 
the existing staff is either insufficient or does not fulfil the eligibility criteria of the jobs to be 
filled.  
2 
2 
 
‘MYKAA Limited ‘is dealing in all types of cosmetic products. It is enjoying increased demand for 
its product during the last few years. For the purpose of expansion the company needs ? 100 
crores as additional capital. The company decides to raise funds through equity shares. Chirag 
Kapoor, the finance manager of the company recommended that the shares may be sold through 
issuing houses or brokers. Identify and explain the method recommended by Mr.Kapoor through 
which the company can raise additional funds for expansion purposes. 
 
2 
3 Explain the two concepts which are part of the exercise which would reveal whether a company 
is understaffed, overstaffed or optimally staffed. 
2 
4 
 
“Measurement of a company’s progress may involve calculation of certain ratios like gross profit 
ratio, net profit ratio, and return on investment etc. at periodic intervals”. Identify the function 
of management involved in the above context. Also briefly explain the step in the process of the 
identified function discussed above.          
 
2 
5 Mr. Pawan Kumar, the CEO of an E-Commerce start up, which was facing the problem of huge 
employee turnover, decided to hold a meeting with the managers to discuss the issue. While 
addressing the managers in the meeting, he advised them to take certain measures which focus 
on psychological, social and emotional factors, in order to motivate employees. Explain any two 
such measures discussed by him, when he suggested that job should be made interesting so that 
the job itself becomes a source of motivation, employees should be congratulated for good 
performance, also, stability regarding future income and work should be provided to employees, 
in order to develop a positive attitude among the subordinates.  
3 
6 State any three points of importance of Directing. 
                                          OR 
Define leadership as an element of Directing? Enumerate any two styles of Leadership. 
 
3 
7 
 
List any three factors affecting the Working Capital requirement of a company. 3 
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 SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER 
BUSINESS STUDIES (054) 
TERM II (2021-22) 
Class XII 
MM: 40                                                                                                                       Time: 2 Hours  
General Instructions: 
This is a Subjective Question Paper containing 12 questions. 
This paper contains 4 questions of 2 marks each, 4 questions of 3 marks each and 4 questions of 
5 marks each.  
2 marks questions are Short Answer Type Questions and are to be answered in 30-50 words. 
3 marks questions are Short Answer Type Questions and are to be answered in 50-80 words. 
5 marks questions are Long Answer Type Questions and are to be answered in 80-120 words. 
This question paper contains Case/Source Based Questions. 
 
S.NO QUESTIONS MARKS 
1 Identify and explain the two sources of the source of recruitment which cannot be used when 
the existing staff is either insufficient or does not fulfil the eligibility criteria of the jobs to be 
filled.  
2 
2 
 
‘MYKAA Limited ‘is dealing in all types of cosmetic products. It is enjoying increased demand for 
its product during the last few years. For the purpose of expansion the company needs ? 100 
crores as additional capital. The company decides to raise funds through equity shares. Chirag 
Kapoor, the finance manager of the company recommended that the shares may be sold through 
issuing houses or brokers. Identify and explain the method recommended by Mr.Kapoor through 
which the company can raise additional funds for expansion purposes. 
 
2 
3 Explain the two concepts which are part of the exercise which would reveal whether a company 
is understaffed, overstaffed or optimally staffed. 
2 
4 
 
“Measurement of a company’s progress may involve calculation of certain ratios like gross profit 
ratio, net profit ratio, and return on investment etc. at periodic intervals”. Identify the function 
of management involved in the above context. Also briefly explain the step in the process of the 
identified function discussed above.          
 
2 
5 Mr. Pawan Kumar, the CEO of an E-Commerce start up, which was facing the problem of huge 
employee turnover, decided to hold a meeting with the managers to discuss the issue. While 
addressing the managers in the meeting, he advised them to take certain measures which focus 
on psychological, social and emotional factors, in order to motivate employees. Explain any two 
such measures discussed by him, when he suggested that job should be made interesting so that 
the job itself becomes a source of motivation, employees should be congratulated for good 
performance, also, stability regarding future income and work should be provided to employees, 
in order to develop a positive attitude among the subordinates.  
3 
6 State any three points of importance of Directing. 
                                          OR 
Define leadership as an element of Directing? Enumerate any two styles of Leadership. 
 
3 
7 
 
List any three factors affecting the Working Capital requirement of a company. 3 
8 
Priya is a regional manager of XYZ. Ltd. She is a hardworking employee and is trying to reduce 
wastage of resources in her company. She has set standards for performance of different 
activities and is ensuring that targets are met according to these standards with minimal wastage 
of resources. She has set up CCTV cameras which helps her to keep a close check on the activities 
of the subordinates and know how the employees are performing. She also rewards the 
employees with a bonus when these standards are met. She is trying her best to ensure a good 
performance of her team this year through the application of an important function of 
management. Explain any two benefits of the function of management highlighted above.      
3 
9 Enumerate any five rights of a consumer under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. 
                                             OR 
Enumerate any five responsibilities of a Consumer Protection Act, 2019. 
 
5 
10  State any five regulatory functions of the Securities and Exchange Board of India 5 
11 In an interview with a leading news channel, Mr. Rakesh Kwatra, CEO of ‘Get My Job” has 
suggested that the Companies which want more and more people to apply for jobs in their 
organisation should make the process of applying for jobs easier and candidate friendly. It is for 
this reason, he said, that most progressive companies today have a short application process. He 
also said that the application form filled by the candidate is very important as it is the 
information supplied in the application forms, which helps the manager in eliminating 
unqualified or unfit job seekers. The company can create a mechanism that attempts to measure 
certain characteristics of individuals like aptitude, manual dexterity, and intelligence to 
personality. The candidate may then be called for an in-depth conversation to evaluate their 
suitability for the job. 
(a). Name the  process and steps in the process of identifying and choosing the best person out 
of a number of prospective candidates for a job discussed above.  
(b). Also explain the next three steps in the process which can be subsequently performed by the 
company.   
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Vansh Limited is a large and reputed company which manufactures ventilators.  After the 
outbreak of ‘COVID-19’ in 2020 the company witnessed an increase in revenue by 40%. It has 
plans to further increase its production capacity and also start production of PPE kits, sanitisers 
and masks in 2022. The Finance manager of the Company Mr. Rajiv feels confident about the 
future of the company and its liquidity position. Discuss the meaning of Dividend Decision and in 
the light of the above statement explain any two factors which should be considered by ‘Vansh 
Limited’ while formulating the dividend policy of the company. 
                                                  OR 
 
Vedansh Limited has a share capital of  ?10,00,000 divided into shares of ?100 each .For 
expansion purpose ,the company requires additional funds of ? 5,00,000 . The management is 
considering the following alternatives for raising funds : 
Alternative 1: Issue of 5000 Equity shares of ?100 each 
Alternative 2: Issue of 10% Debentures of Rs. 5,00,000  
 
The company’s present Earnings Before Interest and Tax ( EBIT) is ?4,00,000 p.a. Assuming that 
the  rate of Return of Investment remains the same after expansion, which alternative should be 
used by the company in order to maximise the returns to the equity shareholders. The Tax rate is 
50%. Show the working. 
 
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