CUET UG 2024 Business Studies Previous Year Written Paper

2. Business Studies (17 May 2024 - Shift 2A) Q. No. Question Options Correct Answer 1 Taylor's principle regarding scientific inquiry vs rule of thumb. A. Science, not rule of thumb B. Harmony not discord C. Cooperation D. Max efficiency A 2 Match Management Principles (List-I) with Descriptions (List-II). A. (A)-I, (B)-II, (C)-III, (D)-IV B. (A)-I, (B)-III, (C)-II, (D)-IV C. (A)-I, (B)-II, (C)-IV, (D)-III D. (A)-III, (B)-IV, (C)-I, (D)-II D 3 Taylor's technique to reduce product lines to fixed types/sizes. A. Method study B. Time study C. Standardisation D. Functional foremanship C 4 Match Principles (List-I) with Terms (List-II). A. (A)-I, (B)-II, (C)-III, (D)-IV B. (A)-I, (B)-III, (C)-II, (D)-IV C. (A)-I, (B)-II, (C)-IV, (D)-III D. (A)-III, (B)-IV, (C)-I, (D)-II C 5 Dimension of environment including "Online Booking of Air Tickets". A. Legal B. Economic C. Technological D. Social C 6 Example of economic environment factor. A. Money supply B. Constitution C. Life expectancy D. Population shifts A 7 Example of legal environment factor. A. Death/Birth Ratio B. Trade Union Act C. Political System D. Public Debt B 8 Feature NOT characterising business environment. A. Inter-related B. External forces C. Market orientation D. Relativity C 9 Sequence of steps under the Planning function. A. A, B, C, D B. A, C, B, D C. B, A, D, C D. C, B, D, A B 10 Sequence of Selection process steps. A. A, B, C, D B. A, C, B, D C. B, A, D, C D. C, B, D, A D 11 Training method involving cooperative programme between institutions and firms. A. Vestibule B. Apprenticeship C. Internship D. Job rotation C 12 Match Concepts (List-I) with Terms (List-II). A. (A)-I, (B)-II, (C)-III, (D)-IV B. (A)-I, (B)-III, (C)-II, (D)-IV C. (A)-I, (B)-II, (C)-IV, (D)-III D. (A)-III, (B)-IV, (C)-I, (D)-II C 13 Process of inducing subordinates to achieve goals. A. Motivation B. Supervision C. Leadership D. Communication A 14 Sequence of Maslow's Need Hierarchy. A. A, B, C, D B. A, C, B, D C. B, A, D, C D. C, B, D, A C 15 Process influencing behavior to strive voluntarily towards goals. A. Motivation B. Supervision C. Leadership D. Communication C 16 Option NOT being a limitation of Controlling. A. Costly B. Resistance C. Ensure order D. External factors C 17 Correct sequence of Controlling process. A. A, B, C, D B. A, C, B, D C. B, A, D, C D. C, B, D, A D 18 Concept pointing out that small increases in key costs are more troublesome. A. Deviation B. Critical point control C. Break-even D. CPM B 19 Function allowing quick sale of financial assets. A. Reduce cost B. Provide liquidity C. Price discovery D. Mobilisation B 20 Redressal body to appeal against District Commission order. +1 A. District B. State C. National D. Local Court A 21 Importance of consumer protection as a group of stakeholders. A. Moral B. Resources C. Social responsibility D. Long-term interest C 22 Right freedom to access variety of products at competitive prices. A. Safety B. Seek Redressal C. Right to be Assured D. Education C 23 Method of floatation selling securities en bloc to broker. A. Rights issue B. Offer for sale C. e-IPOs D. Prospectus B 24 Match Terms (List-I) with Definitions (List-II) for authority/accountability. A. (A)-I, (B)-II, (C)-III, (D)-IV B. (A)-I, (B)-III, (C)-II, (D)-IV C. (A)-I, (B)-II, (C)-IV, (D)-III D. (A)-III, (B)-IV, (C)-I, (D)-II D 25 Sequence of Organising function steps. A. A, B, C, D B. A, C, B, D C. B, A, D, C D. C, B, D, A D 26 Features characterizing a Formal Organisation. +1 A. (A), (B), (D) B. (A), (B), (C) C. (A), (B), (C), (D) D. (B), (C), (D) A 27 Benefits offered by an Informal Organisation. +1 A. (A), (B), (D) B. (A), (B), (C) C. (A), (B), (C), (D) D. (B), (C), (D) B 28 Sequence of trading & settlement procedure steps. A. (A), (B), (C), (D) B. (A), (C), (B), (D) C. (B), (A), (D), (C) D. (C), (B), (D), (A) A 29 Market where existing securities are bought and sold. A. Primary B. Secondary C. Capital D. Financial B 30 Qualities NOT included in successful entrepreneur. A. Initiative B. Self-confidence C. Risk avoider D. Wealth creators C 31 Function controlling insider trading and takeover bids by SEBI. A. Protective B. Regulatory C. Developmental D. Preventive B 32 Main objective aim of Financial Management. A. Increase wealth B. Decrease wealth C. Increase capital D. Decrease capital A 33 Matching fund requirements and availability is achieved by. A. Financial planning B. Financial control C. Capital budgeting D. Investment decisions A 34 Characterization of Debt as a financing choice. +1 A. Cheaper, risky B. Cheaper, safe C. Expensive, risky D. Expensive, safe A 35 Nature of coordination unifying unrelated interests into work activity. A. Pervasive B. Continuous C. Unity of action D. Integrates group efforts D 36 Objective achieved by installing a recycling plant and creating jobs. +1 A. Social B. Economic C. Personal D. Growth A 37 Feature: Management activities are directed towards end results. +1 A. Multidimensional B. Continuous C. Intangible D. Goal oriented D 38 Key position at Top-level Management. A. Managing Director B. Production Manager C. Marketing Manager D. Plant Supervisor A 39 Match Selection Tests (List-I) with their indicators (List-II). A. (A)-I, (B)-II, (C)-III, (D)-IV B. (A)-IV, (B)-I, (C)-II, (D)-III C. (A)-II, (B)-III, (C)-I, (D)-IV D. (A)-I, (B)-III, (C)-IV, (D)-II B 40 Advantages of a functional organizational structure. +1 A. (A), (B) and (C) B. (A) and (B) C. (A), (C) and (D) D. (C) and (D) C 41 Marketing mix variable for selling through grocery stores. +1 A. Product B. Price C. Promotion D. Physical distribution D 42 Marketing mix element: Taste, quality and packing. +1 A. Product mix B. Price mix C. Promotion mix D. Physical distribution A 43 Marketing mix element: Charging higher price than competitors. A. Product mix B. Price mix C. Promotion mix D. Physical distribution B 44 Marketing mix element: Gifts, cashbacks and discounts. A. Product mix B. Price mix C. Promotion mix D. Physical distribution C 45 Tool of promotion mix: Gifts, cashbacks and discounts. A. Advertisement B. Sales promotion C. Personal selling D. Publicity B 46 Management function highlighted by long-term expansion investment. A. Organising B. Staffing C. Directing D. Planning D 47 Significance: Goals are well defined so employees understand roles. A. Decision making B. Reduces overlapping C. Reduces uncertainty D. Provides direction D 48 Significance: Changes are anticipated and responses developed. A. Direction B. Reduces uncertainty C. Reduces overlapping D. Decision making B 49 Significance: Policy coordinates activities to avoid confusion. +1 A. Decision making B. Reduces uncertainty C. Provides direction D. Reduces overlapping D 50 Significance: Manager looks into the future to choose alternatives. A. Direction B. Reduces uncertainty C. Reduces overlapping D. Facilitates decision making D