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Maharashtra HSC Organisation of Commerce and Management Board Paper July 2025 with Answers

Written board papers. Physics and Chemistry: 70 marks, 3 hours. Mathematics & Statistics: 80 marks, 3 hours.

2025, July 180 minutes 80 marks Save WhatsApp

Sections

Q.1 (A) Select the correct options and rewrite the sentences (5 marks) 5 questions
Q.1 (B) Give one word / phrase / term (5 marks) 5 questions
Q.1 (C) State whether the following statements are true or false (5 marks) 5 questions
Q.1 (D) Find the odd one (5 marks) 5 questions
Q.2 Explain the following terms / concepts, any four (8 marks) 6 questions
Q.3 Study the following case / situation and express your opinion, any two (6 marks) 3 questions
Q.4 Distinguish between the following, any three (12 marks) 4 questions
Q.5 Answer in brief, any two (8 marks) 3 questions
Q.6 Justify the following statements, any two (8 marks) 4 questions
Q.7 Attempt the following, any two (10 marks) 3 questions
Q.8 Answer the following questions in detail, any one (8 marks) 2 questions

About this paper

This is the Maharashtra State Board (MSBSHSE) HSC (Class 12) Commerce Organisation of Commerce and Management (51) board paper of the July 2025 supplementary examination (Day 09). The paper code printed on the question paper is J-396. The questions are transcribed in full from the board’s own printed question paper published on its website. The answers are original answers written by Doubtly, not the board’s official model answers.

Paper pattern

Duration 3 hours, total 80 marks, eight questions, all compulsory. Q.1 (20 marks) has four parts of 5 marks each: (A) select the correct option, (B) give one word / phrase / term, (C) state true or false, and (D) find the odd one. Q.2 explain terms / concepts, any four of six (8 marks). Q.3 case studies, any two of three (6 marks). Q.4 distinguish between, any three of four (12 marks). Q.5 answer in brief, any two of three (8 marks). Q.6 justify the statements, any two of four (8 marks). Q.7 attempt any two of three (10 marks). Q.8 long answer, any one of two (8 marks).

How to use it

Attempt the paper in one 3-hour sitting, choosing questions as the paper allows. Then compare with the answers: for distinguish questions check that you wrote at least four matching points in a table, and for justify and long answers check that you wrote one clear point per heading.

Chapters covered

Instructions

Solve on paper with a timer, then check against the solutions. Sections: A (MCQ and very short answers), B (short answers, attempt any 8 of 12), C (attempt any 8 of 12), D (long answers with choice).

Q.1 (A) Select the correct options and rewrite the sentences (5 marks)

  1. Q.1 (A) (i) _____ warehouses provide facilities for perishable commodities.

    1. (A) Bonded
    2. (B) Cold Storage
    3. (C) Government
    1 mark See answer →

  2. Q.1 (A) (ii) The process of contracting a business function to someone else is called as _____

    1. (A) outsourcing
    2. (B) trading
    3. (C) E-business
    1 mark See answer →

  3. Q.1 (A) (iii) The term ‘Ethics’ is derived from the _____ word ‘Ethos’, which means character.

    1. (A) Latin
    2. (B) French
    3. (C) Greek
    1 mark See answer →

  4. Q.1 (A) (iv) The main objective of the consumer organization is to protect the interest of the _____ .

    1. (A) consumer
    2. (B) trader
    3. (C) producer
    1 mark See answer →

  5. Q.1 (A) (v) The function of management starts with _____ function.

    1. (A) organising
    2. (B) planning
    3. (C) coordinating
    1 mark See answer →

Q.1 (B) Give one word / phrase / term (5 marks)

  1. Q.1 (B) (i) The process that leads the employees towards the accomplishment of organizational goals.

    1 mark See answer →

  2. Q.1 (B) (ii) An art of exchanging ideas, facts, information, etc. from one person or entity to another.

    1 mark See answer →

  3. Q.1 (B) (iii) The transaction which is done with the help of the internet.

    1 mark See answer →

  4. Q.1 (B) (iv) The right of a consumer which is about safety and protection to his life and health.

    1 mark See answer →

  5. Q.1 (B) (v) Giving of distinct name to one’s product.

    1 mark See answer →

Q.1 (C) State whether the following statements are true or false (5 marks)

  1. Q.1 (C) (i) Business ethics is a code of conduct.

    1 mark See answer →

  2. Q.1 (C) (ii) Co-operation is not necessary for smooth flow of organizational activities.

    1 mark See answer →

  3. Q.1 (C) (iii) Air transport is the cheapest mode of transport.

    1 mark See answer →

  4. Q.1 (C) (iv) Consumer Protection Act is not required in India.

    1 mark See answer →

  5. Q.1 (C) (v) The term ‘market’ is derived from the Latin word ‘Mercatus.’

    1 mark See answer →

Q.1 (D) Find the odd one (5 marks)

  1. Q.1 (D) (i) Principle of authority and responsibility, Motion study, Principle of division of work, Principle of discipline.

    1 mark See answer →

  2. Q.1 (D) (ii) Primary credit co-operative society, State co-operative bank, District co-operative bank, Exchange bank.

    1 mark See answer →

  3. Q.1 (D) (iii) Debit card, Credit card, Aadhar card, ATM card

    1 mark See answer →

  4. Q.1 (D) (iv) Job security, Health and safety measures, Good working condition, Reasonable profit.

    1 mark See answer →

  5. Q.1 (D) (v) Stock Exchange, Foreign Exchange, Bullion Market, Manufactured goods market.

    1 mark See answer →

Q.2 Explain the following terms / concepts, any four (8 marks)

  1. Q.2 (i) Time Study

    2 marks See answer →

  2. Q.2 (ii) Staffing

    2 marks See answer →

  3. Q.2 (iii) Warehousing

    2 marks See answer →

  4. Q.2 (iv) Directing

    2 marks See answer →

  5. Q.2 (v) Lok Adalat

    2 marks See answer →

  6. Q.2 (vi) Transport

    2 marks See answer →

Q.3 Study the following case / situation and express your opinion, any two (6 marks)

  1. Q.3 (i) Mr. Anil is a businessman. He has his own factories in Pune and Nashik. He lives in Pune with his wife and two daughters aged 5 and 8 years old.
    (a) Can Mr. Anil take a life insurance policy for his wife and two daughters?
    (b) Can Mr. Anil take a marine insurance policy for his factories?
    (c) Which type of insurance should Mr. Anil take for protecting his factories from loss due to fire?

    3 marks See answer →

  2. Q.3 (ii) Sagar purchased watch from Titan shop and his friend Anjali purchased watch from online shopping site.
    (a) Who has purchased from traditional way?
    (b) Who has purchased from e-business?
    (c) Which business involved high risk?

    3 marks See answer →

  3. Q.3 (iii) Balwant Co.Ltd. is providing facilities for their female staff like daycare centre for kids and work-from-home facility. Even management takes their suggestions while taking the decisions though they are members of trade union.
    (a) By doing this they are following social responsibilities towards which interest groups?
    (b) Write any one facility provided by the company to their employees.
    (c) What kind of responsibilities employer follows in above case?

    3 marks See answer →

Q.4 Distinguish between the following, any three (12 marks)

  1. Q.4 (i) Planning and Organizing.

    4 marks See answer →

  2. Q.4 (ii) Life Insurance and Fire Insurance.

    4 marks See answer →

  3. Q.4 (iii) E-business and E-commerce.

    4 marks See answer →

  4. Q.4 (iv) District Commission and State Commission

    4 marks See answer →

Q.5 Answer in brief, any two (8 marks)

  1. Q.5 (i) Explain any four needs of consumer protection.

    4 marks See answer →

  2. Q.5 (ii) Explain the types of market on the basis of area covered and volume of transaction.

    4 marks See answer →

  3. Q.5 (iii) Explain any four functions of a warehouse.

    4 marks See answer →

Q.6 Justify the following statements, any two (8 marks)

  1. Q.6 (i) Principles of management are flexible in nature.

    4 marks See answer →

  2. Q.6 (ii) Controlling is the last function of management.

    4 marks See answer →

  3. Q.6 (iii) Business ethics can be considered as a tool for social development.

    4 marks See answer →

  4. Q.6 (iv) Consumers have many responsibilities.

    4 marks See answer →

Q.7 Attempt the following, any two (10 marks)

  1. Q.7 (i) Explain any five principles of management of Henry Fayol.

    5 marks See answer →

  2. Q.7 (ii) Explain characteristics of an Entrepreneur.

    5 marks See answer →

  3. Q.7 (iii) Explain importance of Marketing to the society.

    5 marks See answer →

Q.8 Answer the following questions in detail, any one (8 marks)

  1. Q.8 (i) What is Marketing ? Explain 7 Ps of Marketing Mix.

    8 marks See answer →

  2. Q.8 (ii) What is Bank? Explain different types of Banks.

    8 marks See answer →