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SAMPLE PAPER
HALF-YEARLY EXAMINATION (2024-25)
GRADE- XI
BUSINESS STUDIES (054)
Time allowed: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 80
General Instructions:
• This question paper contains 34 questions.
• Marks are indicated against each question.
• Answers should be brief and to the point.
• Answers to the questions carrying 3 marks may be from 50 to 75 words.
• Answers to the questions carrying 4 marks may be about 150 words.
• Answers to the questions carrying 6 marks may be about 200 words.
• Attempt all parts of the questions together.
Q1. Name the type of partnership is automatically dissolved when the purpose for which it was formed 1
is fulfilled.
a) Particular Partnership
b) Partnership at will
c) Limited partnership
d) General partnership
Q2. Preliminary Contracts are signed 1
a) After incorporation but before commencement of business
b) After incorporation but before capital subscription
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c) After commencement of business
d) Before the incorporation
Q3. Various departments of the organization like production, purchase, marketing etc. can interact with 1
each other by using ………….
a) B2B Commerce
b) B2C Commerce
c) C2B Commerce
d) C2C Commerce
Q4. Which of the following is not a benefit of E-business? 1
a) Movement towards a paperless society
b) Globalization
c) Incongruence between order taking and order fulfillment speed
d) Convenience
Q5. “Paying a reasonable rate of dividend” is the business responsibility towards which group? 1
a) Employees c) Investors
b) Consumers d) Government
A business can generate funds internally by………..
Q6. 1
a) Owners of the company
b) Executives of the company
c) Partners of the company
d) Guardian of the company
Q7. ASSERTION: Banking, Insurance, transportation, warehousing and communication 1
services are examples of “Business services.”
REASON: Theses services are used by business enterprises for the conduct of their
activities.
Mark the correct Choice as:
a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of
Assertion (A)
b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of
Assertion (A)
c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false
d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true
Q8. Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding debentures? 1
A. Interest paid on debentures is tax-deductible.
B. Debentures do not carry voting rights.
C. It preferred by investors who want fixed income at lesser risk.
D. Issue of debentures dilutes the control of equity shareholders on management.
b) only C
c) Only B
d) Only D
e) Only A
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Q9 The management of this form of business organization is in the hands of Board of Directors. 1
a) Cooperative Societies
b) Partnership
c) Joint Hindu Family
d) Joint Stock Company
ASSERTION (A): Innovation is central to the growth of any business enterprise. It helps business to
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scale up and give competitive edge to the enterprise in the market.
REASON (R): Innovation does not imply that a new product is to be manufactured. Any modification
in the existing product to enhance its operation also denotes innovativeness.
Mark the correct Choice as:
a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of
Assertion (A)
b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of
Assertion (A)
c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false
d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true
Q11 Assumption of Social Responsibilities by a business is essential in order to………… 1
a) Improve the image of business
b) Avoid government intervention
c) Maintenance of society
d) All of the above
Q12 Which of the following industries covers cosmetics? 1
a) Analytical industry
b) Synthetic industry
c) Processing industry
d) Assembling industry
Q13 Which one of the following is NOT the feature of preference shares? 1
a) Provides fixed rate of return
b) Provides voting rights
c) Get preference over equity shares
d) Part of Owner’s capital
Q14 In case of heavy loss, creditors can claim the recovery of their dues from the personal assets of sole 1
proprietor. Which feature of Sole proprietor is highlighted here?
Q15 Manish is a teacher in DAV Public School. During the weekends, he teaches kids of slum area free of 1
cost. He also opened a book shop in partnership with his neighbor Kapil. Identify the human activities
done by Manish.
Identify the assembling industry out of these-
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a) Poultry, cattle farms b) Cement, brick
c) Sugar, cotton d) Television, computer
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Q17 Name the service which is related to the following cases: 1
a) The service which helps in removing hindrance of knowledge.
b) The service which helps in removing hindrance of place
c) The service which helps in removing hindrance of risk
d) The service which helps in removing hindrance of time
The business firm which fulfills all its social obligations get benefitted in the long run, this is
Q18 related to which feature of case for social responsibility? 1
a) Self interest
b) Moral justification
c) Social power
d) Avoidance of government interference
Q19 Write any two limitations of Credit cooperative societies in India. 1
Name the authority to which an application has to be submitted for getting a partnership firm
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registered.
Karan is running a grocery shop in the nearby local market whereas his friend Priyanshu works as
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finance manager in a reputed IT company.
In the context of the above case:
a) Identify the different types of economic activities both the friends are engaged in.
b) Distinguish between the two different types of economic activities as identified in part (i) ofthe
question (any two points).
Q22 Hari took a fire insurance policy of ₹40 Lakh for his factory at the annual premium of Rs 3
44,000. In order to avoid higher premium, he did not disclose that a highly explosive chemical is being
used in his factory. Due to an accidental fire, his factory gate severely damaged. The insurancecompany
refused to pay the claim as it came to know about the fact.
Is company justified in doing so? Also state the principle of insurance involved here.
Q23 Unique enterprise is dealing in auto spare parts. With the expansion in business the enterprise found 3
that the decisions are delayed and level of coordination is coming down. The CEO of the company
called for a meeting of all the managers. Ayush, a newly appointed manager suggested that company
should have its own internet so that all the employees can interact and pass important information to
each other through internet. Even short meeting of different departments can be conducted through
Video conferencing to take fast action. The CEO linked the idea and installed an internet connection
for connecting all the employees on line.
Which type of e-commerce is suggested by Mr Ayush? Explain.
Q24 After completing a course in gemology, Esha joins her father in the family business of fashion jewelry. 3
Her father owns two showrooms at different locations in the city and operates his business through
them. However, Esha intends to expand the business by venturing into online retailing. She also intends
to introduce flexible manufacturing with the use of computer networks wherein the marketing
department can interact constantly with the production department and get the customized products
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made as per the requirements of the individual customer.
a) How is the mode of business that Esha intends to adopt different from the one that her father
has been following over the years?
b) Distinguish between the two different modes of business as identified in part (a) of the
question by giving any four points.
Q25 Amar, Akbar and Anthony are three friends pursuing different careers. 4
(a) Amar is a doctor and is running his own clinic,
(b) Akbar runs a bakery and makes breads and biscuits, whereas
(c) Anthony is an IAS officer.
You are required to:
(i) Identify their occupations and
ii)Differentiate between them on the basis of transfer of interest, reward and code of conduct.
Q26 Godsend Wishes Ltd. is a well-known real estate company in India. The company is planning to floata 4
public issue of shares to raise fresh capital. As per the norms, it will have to take prior approval from
SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) before going ahead with raising funds from the public.
Moreover, the company is planning to appoint HDFC Bank Limited as underwriters to the issue.
In the context of the above case answer the following questions:
e) Why is approval from SEBI considered necessary?
f) Who are underwriters? Is their appointment necessary whenever a public company wishes
toraise the required funds from the public by means of an issue of shares and debentures?
Q27 X, Y, Z have mutually decided to set up small factory in rural area. They decided to hide the 4
association of X with the factory to outsiders, and Y will not take part in day-to-day activities of
business due to his health issues. However, Z will take active part in all activities. Whenever they
have problems in getting credit or financial help they use the name of their friend 'P' with his
consent. Briefly explain the various types of partners mentioned in the above paragraph.
OR
Kiara is a sole proprietor. Over the past decade, her business has grown from operating a neighborhood
corner shop selling accessories such as artificial jewelry bags, hair clips and nail art to a retail chain
with three branches in the city. Although she looks after the varied functions in all the branches, she is
wondering whether she should form a company for better management of the business. She also has
plans to open branches countrywide.
(a) Explain two benefits of remaining a sole proprietor.
(b) Explain two benefits of converting it to a joint stock company.
(c) What role will her decision to go nationwide play in her choice of form of the organization?
(d) What legal formalities will she have to undergo to operate business as a company?
Q28 Why is CSR? Why must a businessman resume CSR?
OR 4
Give difference between Share and Debenture. (Any four)
Q29 Mr Vikas bought a washing machine and decided to sell the old washing machine on [Link] and 4
explain the E-commerce model used.
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Sudeep is pursuing a graphic designing course at a Technical Institute at Pune. In one of the classroom
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discussions on ‘career options’ at the institute, he shares with his classmates that he is a number of
business by birth. Although he does not have the right to take any decision regarding the business His
uncle takes all decisions related to the business.
In context of the given case
a) Identify the form of business organization being described in the above lines.
b) Mention the status enjoyed by Sudeep in this form of business organization
c) State any two other features in this form of business organization which is not mention in the
above case.
Q31. Jagat is running a grocery store under the name 'Morning Needs' in a local market. He takes all 6
decisions about business himself, without any interference from others and also earns a direct
rewardfor his risk-bearing.
In the context of the above case:
a) Identify and define the form of business organization in which Jagat has promoted his
business.
b) State any four features of this form of business organization.
Q32. Define Industry. Explain the various types of industries giving examples. 6
OR
Explain the following terms:
a) Perpetual Succession
b) Common seal
c) Karta
Q33. Intex Ltd. is a well- known company engaged in manufacturing of packed frozen ready- to- eat items. 6
The company is committed to take proper precautions against malpractice like adulteration, poor
quality and misleading advertising. The company not only follow the rules and regulations of the
country, it also pays the due amount of taxes regularly. The company has created proper and safe
working conditions. Index Ltd. maintains proper financial records and aims to ensure efficient
utilization of funds. The company has taken all reasonable steps to protect the natural environment
and avoid any type of pollution. By quoting lines from the given paragraph, identify the different
interest group towards which the company is fulfilling its social responsibilities.
Q34 Mr. Kamal Gupta has recently shifted to Delhi with his family. He and his family are planning to 6
open bank accounts in HDFC Bank, which offers many types of bank accounts. Kamal who is a
businessman, wants to open an account in which amount can be deposited and withdrawn at any
time without giving any notice, so that business transactions can be conducted smoothly. Supriya
Kamal’s wife wants to open an account in which she can keep her surplus money safe and
withdrawal from the account can be made through cheque facility. Shivam (Kamal’s son) wants to
open an account in which he will deposit ₹ 2,000 per month for the next three years and the total
amount is repaid to him with interest at the end of three years. In the given case identify and explain
the various types of bank accounts, which Kamal and his family members want to open in HDFC
Bank.
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