Grade 11 BST Sample Paper
Grade 11 BST Sample Paper
BUSINESS STUDIES
Name: Max. Marks: 80
Class: 11 Duration: 3 hrs.
Sec: Date:
General Instructions
1 This question paper contains 25 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
8.This question paper contains 7 pages.
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11 If Business is to operate in a society which is full of diverse and complicated problems, it 1
may have:
(a) Little chances of success
(b) Great chances of success
(c) Little chance of failure
(d) No relation with success or failure
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(a) Rs: 2,000
(b) Rs: 1,200
(c) Rs: 800
(d) Rs. 3,200
17 Priya wants to open a Bank Account for her business in which she can deposit and 1
withdraw money number of times in a day. She should open __________ Account for this
purpose.
(a) Current
(b) Fixed
(c) Saving
(d) recurring
18 When a Customer makes a payment using a credit card, his account balance is automatically 1
reduced. (True/False)
19 Distinguish between Shares and Debentures based on ‘Rate of Return’. 1
OR
Distinguish between Departmental Stores and Multiple Stores on the basis of
‘flexibility’.
20 1
21 “Profit plays an important role in the business.” Give any three reasons to justify the 3
statement
22 One man control is the best in the world if that man is big enough to manage everything'. 3
Explain the statement.
23 Differentiate between Preference Shares and Equity Shares on the basis of the following: 3
(a) Nominal Value
(b) Refund of Capital
(c) Accumulation of Dividends
OR
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To meet the problem of short-term capital inadequacy, Tizen Ltd. borrowed 5 crores from
Sky Ltd, which had surplus funds. Although Sky Ltd, charged higher interest rates as
compared to bank borrowings still Tizen Ltd preferred this source as no security had to be
given to raise funds. Identify the source of finance being discussed in the given case. Also,
state its three features
24 'Retailer is an important link in the channel of distribution. Explain the services he provides 3
to the consumer.
25 'Business is an organised institution that operates to provide goods and services under the 4
incentive of private gain'. Explain
26 Main objective of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) is to combine the skills, expertise and
experience of both the public and private sector." In the light of this statement, Explain the
meaning of PPP and also specify its main advantages
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revolutionize everyday life for people across the world. This company with the simple
mindset of helping the world make a seamless transition into the Industrial Revolution.
On the basis of the given information about Endless Robotics, answer the following
questions:
(a) State the meaning of enterprise established under the flagship initiative of the
Government of India. Also, state some of its main objectives
30 Ethos Ltd., is an authorized retailer selling several luxury watch brands. Every watch that 4
Ethos sells comes with the brand warranty and also places its Ethos stamp. Well trained
staff and great looking boutiques ensure that Ethos make shopping for watches an
enjoyable and unforgettable experience. Now,
Ethos Ltd. with an outlet of watches exclusively for men at Lajpat Nagar, Delhi, is
planning to open a branch in Rohini, Sector 13 to meet the increasing demand. It operates
with the policy of cash sales and is very particular about the timings of the store.
On the basis of the given information about Ethos Ltd., answer the following questions:
a) Quoting the lines from the above paragraph, identify the type of fixed shop small
retailing business of Ethos Ltd.
b) Which type of fixed shop large retailing business is Ethos Ltd. planning to engage
in? Also, state any two features of the same business.
31 Rishi, a brilliant student, lives in a remote district of Orissa and has done mechanical 6
engineering. He has won a lottery of Rs.10 lakhs. He wants to invest this money in some
business opportunity. One of his friends suggested him to form a company. So, he
decided to manufacture tube lights and bulbs in his manufacturing unit and give jobs to
unemployed youth in his village area. He has identified the business opportunity but is
unaware of the other functions to be performed by him as a promoter of the company,
Quoting the lines explain the step that already has been performed by Rishi in the above
case. Also, explain the other five steps to be performed by him as a promoter of the
company
32 What are the various functions of Insurance, Enumerate any three of them. 6
Also, Describe the following Principles of Insurance:
1. Principle of Mitigation
2. Principle of Subrogation
3. Principle of Contribution
OR
Prateek Yadav sent the consignment of the sacks of rice to his importer in
London in the vessel of Shreya Shipping & Logistics Company. Prateek Yadav got
consignment insured against the sea perils. There were few rodents on the ship. They
made holes in the deck of the ship and damaged Prateek Yadav's goods.
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On the basis of the given information about Prateek Yadav, answer the following questions:
Identify the type of insurance policy Prateek Yadav has taken for protection of his
consignment.
What are the three main types of insurance policy highlighted in part (a)? (c) Do the
insurance company is liable to pay the compensation? Explain the relevant principle of
insurance applicable.
33 ‘As a source of finance, retained earnings are better than other sources.’ Write any six 6
reasons to support this statement.
34 The directors of a company have decided to set up a new plant at an estimated cost of rupees 6
ten crores. State the sources of finance available along with their merits.
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