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Maharashtra HSC Organisation of Commerce and Management Board Paper March 2024 with Answers

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

2024, March 180 minutes 80 marks Save WhatsApp

Sections

Q.1 (A) Select the correct options and rewrite the sentences (5 marks) 5 Q
Q.1 (B) Match the correct pairs (5 marks) 1 Q
Q.1 (C) State whether the following statements are true or false (5 marks) 5 Q
Q.1 (D) Find the odd one (5 marks) 5 Q
Q.2 Explain the following terms / concepts, any four (8 marks) 6 Q
Q.3 Case / situation based questions, any two (6 marks) 3 Q
Q.4 Distinguish between the following, any three (12 marks) 4 Q
Q.5 Answer in brief, any two (8 marks) 3 Q
Q.6 Justify the following statements, any two (8 marks) 4 Q
Q.7 Answer the following, any two (10 marks) 3 Q
Q.8 Long answer question, attempt either (8 marks) 2 Q

About this paper

This is the actual Maharashtra State Board (MSBSHSE) HSC (Class 12) Commerce Organisation of Commerce and Management (51) board paper of the February–March 2024 examination (Day 05). The paper code printed on the question paper is J-828. The questions are transcribed in full from the board’s own printed question paper, as published on the board’s official website. The answers are original answers written by Doubtly, not the board’s official model answers.

Paper pattern

Maximum marks 80, time 3 hours, eight questions, all compulsory (with internal choice). Q.1 (20 marks) has four parts of 5 marks each: (A) select the correct option, (B) match the pairs, (C) true or false and (D) find the odd one. Q.2 explain terms/concepts, any four of six (8 marks). Q.3 case/situation 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 answer the following, any two of three (10 marks). Q.8 is a long answer question of 8 marks with an internal choice (OR).

How to use it

Attempt the paper in one 3-hour sitting, choosing questions the way the board allows. Then compare with the answers: for distinguish questions write at least four points in table form, and for justify and long answer questions write a short introduction, point-wise explanation and a conclusion.

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) (1) ______ was regarded as the father of scientific management.

    1. (A) Henry Fayol
    2. (B) F.W. Taylor
    3. (C) Philip Kotler
    1 mark See answer →

  2. Q.1 (A) (2) Start-up India is an initiative of the _____

    1. (A) RBI
    2. (B) Government of India
    3. (C) World Bank
    1 mark See answer →

  3. Q.1 (A) (3) Door to door service is provided by _____ transport.

    1. (A) Railway
    2. (B) Air
    3. (C) Road
    1 mark See answer →

  4. Q.1 (A) (4) For economic growth and National Security _____ stability is required

    1. (A) Political
    2. (B) Social
    3. (C) Economic
    1 mark See answer →

  5. Q.1 (A) (5) In India the Consumer Protection Act was initiated in the year _____

    1. (A) 1947
    2. (B) 1989
    3. (C) 1986
    1 mark See answer →

Q.1 (B) Match the correct pairs (5 marks)

  1. Q.1 (B) Match the correct pairs :

    Group ‘A’Group ‘B’
    (a) Principle of Unity of direction(1) Right to information
    (b) Planning(2) Last function of Management
    (c) Warehousing(3) Distinct Name
    (d) Consumer Right(4) One head one plan
    (e) Registered brands(5) Seller
    (6) Basic function of management
    (7) Time Utility
    (8) General guidelines
    (9) Trademark
    (10) Place Utility
    5 marks See answer →

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

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

    1 mark See answer →

  2. Q.1 (C) (2) Current Account is opened by salaried persons.

    1 mark See answer →

  3. Q.1 (C) (3) With the help of outsourcing company we can focus on the core areas.

    1 mark See answer →

  4. Q.1 (C) (4) The seller has to recognize the rights of consumer.

    1 mark See answer →

  5. Q.1 (C) (5) 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) (1) Selecting, training, co-ordinating, placing.

    1 mark See answer →

  2. Q.1 (D) (2) NABARD, RBI, SIDBI, EXIM

    1 mark See answer →

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

    1 mark See answer →

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

    1 mark See answer →

  5. Q.1 (D) (5) Price, People, Promotion, Product.

    1 mark See answer →

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

  1. Q.2 (1) Principle of Discipline

    2 marks See answer →

  2. Q.2 (2) Communication

    2 marks See answer →

  3. Q.2 (3) Business ethics

    2 marks See answer →

  4. Q.2 (4) Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

    2 marks See answer →

  5. Q.2 (5) Right to choose

    2 marks See answer →

  6. Q.2 (6) Market

    2 marks See answer →

Q.3 Case / situation based questions, any two (6 marks)

  1. Q.3 (1) In XYZ company, Mr. Lele gives instructions to the employees working under him, provides guidance and motivates them for their best performance. On the other hand Mr. Sayyad takes effort to harmonize the work done by the employees of different departments while achieving organizational goals. Mr. Desai is looking after the arrangement of required resources to the business organization.
    Mention the name of employee engaged in following functions :
    (i) Organising
    (ii) Directing
    (iii) Co-ordinating

    3 marks See answer →

  2. Q.3 (2) Mr. Ashok visited a shop to buy a pair of shoes of ₹700. The salesman forced him to buy a pair of bigger size shoes of ordinary company by claiming this size would be suitable to him. After reaching home, he discovered that shoes are still too big for him. He complained about the shoes to the shopkeeper. It was denied by the shopkeeper to replace the shoes despite of availability of stock.
    In above case:-
    (i) Which right has been violated?
    (ii) Is Mr. Ashok a buyer or an ultimate consumer?
    (iii) Where can Mr. Ashok file his complaint?

    3 marks See answer →

  3. Q.3 (3) Mr. A deals in import and export business so he needs different foreign currencies. For the expansion of his business, he borrows money from commercial bank. He invests his funds in the equity shares.
    (i) From where does Mr. A borrow money?
    (ii) Name the market where does Mr. A invest his funds.
    (iii) Which type of currency is required for international market?

    3 marks See answer →

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

  1. Q.4 (1) Directing and Co-ordinating.

    4 marks See answer →

  2. Q.4 (2) Road transport and Rail transport

    4 marks See answer →

  3. Q.4 (3) Bonded warehouse and Duty paid warehouse.

    4 marks See answer →

  4. Q.4 (4) District commission and State commission.

    4 marks See answer →

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

  1. Q.5 (1) Explain any four principles of management of Henry Fayol.

    4 marks See answer →

  2. Q.5 (2) Explain any four characteristics of an entrepreneur.

    4 marks See answer →

  3. Q.5 (3) Explain advantages of Business Process Outsourcing (BPO).

    4 marks See answer →

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

  1. Q.6 (1) Management principles are helpful in optimum utilization of resources.

    4 marks See answer →

  2. Q.6 (2) It is easy to set up E-business as compared to traditional business.

    4 marks See answer →

  3. Q.6 (3) Business should allow participation of workers in management.

    4 marks See answer →

  4. Q.6 (4) There is a need of branding to get recognition among the consumers.

    4 marks See answer →

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

  1. Q.7 (1) Explain the importance of planning.

    5 marks See answer →

  2. Q.7 (2) Explain E-banking service.

    5 marks See answer →

  3. Q.7 (3) Explain rights of consumers.

    5 marks See answer →

Q.8 Long answer question, attempt either (8 marks)

  1. Q.8 What is insurance? Explain types of life insurance policies.

    8 marks See answer →

  2. Q.8 (OR) What is Marketing Mix? Explain 7Ps of Marketing Mix.

    8 marks See answer →