CUET 2026 Business Studies Mock Test 1

Questions in this Business Studies paper

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1. Which of the following is not a function of management?

   • APlanning
   • BOrganising
   • CAdvertising
   • DControlling

2. Match the levels of management in Column I with their primary responsibilities in Column II. Column I: (A) Top Management, (B) Middle Management, (C) Supervisory Management. Column II: (I) Supervising workers, (II) Implementing policies, (III) Formulating policies.

   • AA-I, B-II, C-III
   • BA-III, B-II, C-I
   • CA-II, B-I, C-III
   • DA-III, B-I, C-II

3. Which of the following is the first step in the planning process?

   • AIdentifying alternatives
   • BSetting objectives
   • CSelecting an alternative
   • DFollow-up action

4. Given below are two statements: Assertion (A): Division of work increases efficiency and productivity. Reason (R): Specialisation enables workers to become experts in their assigned tasks. Choose the correct answer.

   • ABoth A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
   • BBoth A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
   • CA is true but R is false
   • DA is false but R is true

5. Which of the following is an element of delegation?

   • AMotivation
   • BAuthority
   • CCoordination
   • DPlanning

6. Match the following financial markets with their characteristics. Column I: (A) Money Market, (B) Capital Market, (C) Equity Shares, (D) Debentures. Column II: (I) Long-term funds, (II) Treasury Bills, (III) Ownership capital, (IV) Borrowed capital.

   • AA-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
   • BA-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III
   • CA-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
   • DA-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV

7. Consumer Protection Act provides protection to consumers against:

   • AFair trade practices
   • BExploitation by sellers and manufacturers
   • CGovernment policies
   • DBusiness expansion

8. Given below are two statements: Assertion (A): Leadership helps in influencing employees to achieve organisational goals. Reason (R): Leadership is an important element of directing. Choose the correct answer.

   • ABoth A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
   • BBoth A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
   • CA is true but R is false
   • DA is false but R is true

9. Which of the following is a monetary incentive provided to employees?

   • AJob Security
   • BEmployee Participation
   • CBonus
   • DRecognition

10. Match the following marketing functions with their descriptions. Column I: (A) Product Planning, (B) Branding, (C) Promotion, (D) Packaging. Column II: (I) Informing customers about products, (II) Designing and developing products, (III) Creating a unique identity, (IV) Protecting and presenting products.

    • AA-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
    • BA-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III
    • CA-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
    • DA-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I