Class 12 · Business Studies · CBSE Board · 2016–2025

Principles of Management — Class 12 Business Studies PYQs

30 questions from this chapter, asked in 7 Class 12 exams between 2016–2025 — every question paper set included, duplicates removed.

30questions
7Class 12 exams
2016–2025years covered
1 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6mark values asked

Questions asked per year

Practice questions first 10 of 30 — free

Q1MCQ20251 mark

'The principles of management can be modified by the managers when the situation so demands.' This highlights which of the following feature of principles of management :
[Max Marks: 1 | Set: 66/1/1 | Set: 66/1/2 | Set: 66/1/3]

(A)General guidelines
(B)Flexible
(C)Contingent
(D)Mainly behavioural
Q220256 marks

Explain the following principles of General Management :
(i) Scalar chain
(ii) Equity
(iii) Initiative
[Max Marks: 6 | Set: 66/1/1]

Q320256 marks

Explain the following techniques of scientific management :
(i) Time Study
(ii) Motion Study
(iii) Fatigue Study
[Max Marks: 6 | Set: 66/1/2]

Q420254 marks

Explain the following principles of management given by Fayol :
(i) Unity of Command
(ii) Order
[Max Marks: 4 | Set: 66/1/2 | Set: 66/2/1 | Set: 66/2/2]

Q520254 marks

Explain the following points of significance of principles of management :
(i) Scientific Decision
(ii) Fulfilling Social Responsibility
[Max Marks: 4 | Set: 66/1/2 | Set: 66/2/1 | Set: 66/2/2]

Q620254 marks

Explain the following principles of management given by Fayol :
(i) Equity
(ii) Initiative
[Max Marks: 4 | Set: 66/1/3 | Set: 66/2/3]

Q720254 marks

Explain the following points of significance of principles of management :
(i) Meeting changing environment requirements
(ii) Management training, education and research
[Max Marks: 4 | Set: 66/1/3 | Set: 66/2/3]

Q8MCQ20251 mark

Match the techniques of scientific management given in Column – I with their meaning given in Column – II :

Column – I Column – II
(a) Method Study (i) It refers to the study of movements like lifting, putting objects, sitting and changing positions etc. which are undertaken while doing a typical job.
(b) Motion Study (ii) It determines the amount and frequency of rest intervals in completing a task.
(c) Time Study (iii) It determines the standard time taken to perform a well defined job.
(d) Fatigue Study (iv) It determines one best way of doing a job.
(A)(iii) (ii) (i) (iv)
(B)(i) (iv) (ii) (iii)
(C)(iv) (i) (iii) (ii)
(D)(iii) (ii) (iv) (i)
Q920254 marks

Explain the following principles of management given by Fayol :
(i) Division of work
(ii) Authority and Responsibility
[Max Marks: 4 | Set: 66/2/1]

Q1020254 marks

Explain the following points of significance of principles of management :
(i) Providing managers with useful insights into reality
(ii) Optimum utilization of resources
[Max Marks: 4 | Set: 66/2/1]

Why practise Principles of Management PYQs?

Principles of Management has appeared in 7 Class 12 Business Studies exams we track between 2016–2025, with questions worth 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 marks. CBSE Board examiners consistently reuse concepts and question patterns from this topic — practising its previous year questions is the most reliable way to know exactly what to expect in your exam.

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