Download NIOS 10th Class April 2013 215 Business Studies Question Paper

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BUSINESS STUDIES
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2. New Syllabus is compulsory for those who have registered for 2012-13 (Block-I) admission. (Those who are appearing in April 2013 under "New Syllabus".)
3. Old Syllabus is compulsory for those who had registered before 2012-13 (Block- I) admission.
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BUSINESS STUDIES
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New Syllabus / ? ? [Maximum Marks: 100
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Note : (1) All questions are compulsory.

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(2) ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

1. Which of the following is not an economic objective of business ? (1)
   1. Creation of customers
   2. Best possible use of resources

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   3. Economic well being of the employees
   4. Continuous innovaitons
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   1. ? ?
   2. ? ? ? ?
   3. ? ? ? ?

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   4. ? ? ?
2. Minimum number of members required to form a Public Company are : (1)
   1. 2
   2. 7
   3. 10

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   4. 20
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   1. 2
   2. 7
   3. 10
   4. 20

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3. In which of the following forms of organisation, liability of the members is unlimited ? (1)
   1. Private company
   2. Public company
   3. Cooperative society
   4. Partnership

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   1. ? ?
   2. ? ?
   3. ? ?
   4. ?

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4. The limited liability Partnership Act was enacted in the year (1)
   1. 1932
   2. 1956
   3. 2008
   4. 2010
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   1. 1932

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   2. 1956
   3. 2008
   4. 2010
5. Which is not an advantage of rail transport ? (1)
   1. It is relativity faster than road transport

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   2. It is suitable for carrying heavy goods in large quantities over long distance
   3. It is a flexible mode of transport
   4. It is a convenient mode of transport for travelling long distances
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   1. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
   2. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

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   3. ? ? ? ? ? ?
   4. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
6. A trader of India has imported goods from U.S.A. but he is not in a position to pay import duty immediately. In which type of ware house he can keep the goods ? (1)
   1. Public ware house
   2. Government ware house

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   3. Bonded ware house
   4. Cooperative ware house
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   1. ? ?
   2. ? ?
   3. ? ?

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   4. ? ?
7. News papers are suitable for advertising (1)
   1. Consumer goods designed for general public
   2. Products required by target customers
   3. Agricultural products meant for farmers

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   4. Products that require live demonstration to the consumers
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   1. ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
   2. ? ? ? ? ? ?
   3. ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
   4. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

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8. The consumers protection Act was enforced in the year (1)
   1. 1972
   2. 1982
   3. 1986
   4. 2002

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   1. 1972
   2. 1982
   3. 1986
   4. 2002

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9. Wage employment means (1)
   1. Doing a business
   2. Engaging in some economic activity on his own
   3. Managing an economic activity on his own
   4. Serving another person for wages or salary
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   1. ? ?

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   2. ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
   3. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
   4. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
10. Which is true about entrepreneurs ? (1)
    1. They are gamblers

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    2. They depend on others
    3. They are born not made
    4. They take risk in converting ideas into action
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    1. ? ? ? ?
    2. ? ? ? ? ? ?

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    3. ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
    4. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
11. Explain the following in reference to E-commerce : (3)
    1. B2B
    2. B2C

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    1. B2B ? ? ?
    2. ? ? ? B2C
12. Explain the term 'primary industry' giving any two examples. (3) '? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
13. State the effect of non-registration of a partnership firm. (3) ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

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14. A ship carrying rose flowers to France for Valentine day was insured against losses arising from accident. The ship reached the port safely and on time but the consignment got spoiled due to delay in unloading. Is the insurance company liable to pay the claim of loss? Which principle of insurance is violated ? Explain the principle. (3) ? ?, ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?, ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?-? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
15. Explain in brief the following modes of purchase : (3)
    1. Purchase by sample
    2. Purchase by inspection.
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    1. ? ? ? ?
    2. ? ? ?

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16. Explain the following characteristics of partnership form of organisation : (4)
    1. Unlimited liability
    2. Principal Agent Relationship.
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    1. ? ?
    2. ? ? ?

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17. Explain the following types of warehouses : (4)
    1. Bonded warehouses
    2. Public warehouses.
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    1. ? ? ?
    2. ? ? ?

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18. Give any four difference between banks and money lenders. (4) ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
19. A buyer can seek compensation from the manufacturer if the product supplied to him is defective provided he/she takes care of few things after buying. State them. (4) ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
20. Explain wage employment and self employment as career avenues. (4) ? ? '?' ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
21. State in brief national objectives of business. (5) ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

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22. State any five advantages of Multinational Company. (5) ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
23. State in brief any five functions of a wholesaler. (5) ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
24. Why departmental stores are becoming more and more popular in Indian cities ? (5) Give reasons in support of your answer. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
25. "NGOs have undertaken various activities as a part of consumer movement. They perform several functions." Explain in brief any such five functions. (5) “? ? ? (NGOs) ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?" ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
26. Warehousing is a very important auxiliary to trade. Justify it by explaining its need by giving any four points. (6) '? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?'? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

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27. Explain 'granting of loans' and 'granting of advances' as a function of commercial banks. (6) ? ? ? ? ? ? ? '? ? ?' ? '? ? ?' ? ? ?
28. One of your friends wants to employ sales persons to sell his products. Explain how the qualities (any four) that a sales person should possess. (6) ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
29. Explain in brief the following right of consumers : (6)
    1. Right to safety
    2. Right to be informed
    3. Right to choose.

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    3. ? ? ?
30. State any four qualities required for success in self employment. (6) ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

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BUSINESS STUDIES
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Old Syllabus / ? ? [Maximum Marks: 100
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Note : All questions are compulsory and carry marks as indicated against each question.

(2) Multiple choice questions carry one mark each.

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(3) All questions are to be attempted together within the allotted time and no separate time is allotted for answering multiple choice questions.

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1. Which of the following is not an economic objective of business ? (1)
   1. Creation of employment

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   2. Creation of customers
   3. Profit earning
   4. Regular innovation
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   1. ? ?
   2. ? ?

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   3. ? ? ?
   4. ? ? ?
2. Disposal of solid waste of industries, mines and quarries causes (1)
   1. Noise pollution
   2. Air pollution

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   3. Land pollution
   4. Water pollution
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   1. ? ? ?
   2. ? ? ?
   3. ? ? ?

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   4. ? ? ?
3. Dairy Farming is an example of which type of industry? (1)
   1. Genetic industry
   2. Secondary industry
   3. Extractive industry

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   4. Tertiary industry
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   1. ? ?
   2. ? ?
   3. ? ?
   4. ? ?

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4. In a cooperative society, the principle followed is (1)
   1. One share one vote
   2. One man one vote
   3. Multiple votes
   4. No vote

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   1. ? ? ? ?
   2. ? ? ? ?
   3. ? ? ?
   4. ? ? ?

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5. Which of the following is the liability of a minor partner ? (1)
   1. Unlimited liability
   2. No liability
   3. Limited liability
   4. None of the above
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   1. ? ?

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   2. ? ? ?
   3. ? ?
   4. ? ? ? ? ?
6. Communication through the use of various parts of human body is called (1)
   1. Body language communication

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   2. Gestural communication
   3. Oral communication
   4. Verbal communication
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   1. ? ? ? ? ?
   2. ? ?

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   3. ? ?
   4. ? ?
7. After sending an invoice, if the seller notice that the goods delivered to the buyer have been undercharged, he can rectify the mistake by preparing a (1)
   1. Credit note
   2. Debit note

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   3. Letter of advice
   4. Letter of regret
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   2. ? ?
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   4. ? ?
8. Santhosh purchased a diesel car for Rs. 7 lacs from an automobile company and found its engine being defective. Despite many complaints the defect was not rectified. Suggest him the appropriate authority to file his complaint under Consumer Protection Act. (1)
   1. District Fourm
   2. State commission
   3. National commission

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   4. High court
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   1. ? ?
   2. ? ?
   3. ? ?
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9. Self employment provides opportunities of earning livelihood for those unable to (1) pursue.
   1. Wage employment
   2. Confidence
   3. Creativity
   4. Higher education

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   3. ?
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10. What do you understand by 'Guilds' system ? (3) ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
11. Explain any three characteristics of sole proprietorship. (3) ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
12. State the meaning of Bonded warehouse. (3) ? ? ? ? ? ?
13. Who is a partner by holding out ? (3) '? ? ? ? ? ? ?
14. A factory owner gets his stock of goods insured, but he hides the fact that the electricity board has issued him a statutory warning letter to get his factory's wiring changed. Later on, the factory catches fire due to short circuit. Can he claim compensation ? Give the name of the principle involved in supports of your answer also explain this principle. (3) ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

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15. What is meant by 'Fidelity Insurance'? (3) '? ?' ? ? ?
16. Describe any three objectives of advertising. (3) ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
17. What is meant by 'Wise buying'? (3) ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
18. What is a stale cheque ? (3) ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
19. Give any three features of an entrepreneur. (3) ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

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20. State any three qualities required for success in self employment. (3) ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
21. Distinguish between Private Limited Company and Public Limited Company by (5) giving any five points. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
22. State any three advantages and two limitations of water transport. (5) ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
23. Give any five secondary functions of a commercial bank. (5) ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

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