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Assam Ahsec Class 11 Economics — Real Previous-Year Papers

with complete answers

Real previous-year board papers, year by year — the official exam pattern, the full question paper, and every question solved the concept-first way. Distinct from the chapter-wise textbook bank.

2022–2025
Years of papers
4
Total Papers
4
Real Board Papers
0
Sample papers
236
Real-paper Q & A
0
Sample-paper Q & A

Real board-paper questions available, by year

—2026Paper not available
68 Q2025complete
56 Q2024complete
64 Q2023complete
48 Q2022complete
—2021Exam cancelled (COVID-19)
—2020Paper not available

2026 — Paper not available: The board held this year’s commerce examination, but no verified question paper for this subject is available from the sources we check. We publish only a paper we can verify against a real printed original — it will appear here once it is.

2021 — Exam cancelled (COVID-19): This Class-11 board examination was cancelled due to COVID-19; students were promoted without a written paper. No annual question paper was conducted that year, so none exists to publish.

2020 — Paper not available: The board held this year’s commerce examination, but no verified question paper for this subject is available from the sources we check. We publish only a paper we can verify against a real printed original — it will appear here once it is.

AHSEC Assam Higher Secondary 1st Year Class 11 (Commerce) 2025 · Set ANNUAL

Real board examination

This paper has 34 questions on a topic removed in CBSE’s 2023-24 syllabus update (each marked Not in syllabus). It’s kept for historical accuracy — the exam really asked it that year — but isn’t in the current syllabus and doesn’t count toward a concept’s importance. Switch to to focus on what’s still examinable.

About this paper

The real Class-12 board examination held in 2025. Every question below is solved the concept-first way. Sample papers are labelled honestly — never shown as a past exam.

Total marks
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Questions
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Duration
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Sections
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The marks / questions / duration above are the official exam pattern. We currently have 68 of this paper’s questions, with 68 fully solved. Questions we couldn’t yet extract or verify are held — never shown as complete.

The question paper

The questions we hold for this paper, laid out by section. Solutions are on the Answers tab.

Board Examination

Economics

AHSEC Assam Higher Secondary 1st Year Class 11 (Commerce) 2025 · Set ANNUAL

Series/Set: ANNUALRoll No. ________
Time Allowed: —Maximum Marks: —
Section A

Q1.
Opportunity cost is also known as __________ cost.
  • (a) prime
  • (b) service
  • (c) alternative
  • (d) mandatory
⚠ This question is not in the current syllabus — AHSEC Class-11 Economics includes Introductory Microeconomics; the current reference menu follows CBSE (Statistics for E
[1]
Q2.
Basic characteristic of mixed economy is
  • (a) the operation of price mechanism
  • (b) the existence of both public sector and private sector
  • (c) the operation of Central Planning Authority
  • (d) None of these
⚠ This question is not in the current syllabus — AHSEC Class-11 Economics includes Introductory Microeconomics; the current reference menu follows CBSE (Statistics for E
[1]
Q3.
What will be the marginal utility when total utility is maximum?
  • (a) 1
  • (b) 0
  • (c) 2
  • (d) -1
⚠ This question is not in the current syllabus — AHSEC Class-11 Economics includes Introductory Microeconomics; the current reference menu follows CBSE (Statistics for E
[1]
Q4.
The equation of budget line is
  • (a) p1x1 + p2x2 = M
  • (b) p1x1 + p2x2 < M
  • (c) p1x1 + p2x2 > M
  • (d) None of these
⚠ This question is not in the current syllabus — AHSEC Class-11 Economics includes Introductory Microeconomics; the current reference menu follows CBSE (Statistics for E
[1]
Q5.
As long as marginal utility is positive, total utility
  • (a) remains constant
  • (b) increases
  • (c) falls
  • (d) All of these
⚠ This question is not in the current syllabus — AHSEC Class-11 Economics includes Introductory Microeconomics; the current reference menu follows CBSE (Statistics for E
[1]
Q6.
In case of Giffen goods, price effect is __________.
  • (a) negative
  • (b) positive
  • (c) zero
  • (d) unit
⚠ This question is not in the current syllabus — AHSEC Class-11 Economics includes Introductory Microeconomics; the current reference menu follows CBSE (Statistics for E
[1]
Q7.
The demand curve slopes downward because of
  • (a) law of diminishing marginal utility
  • (b) income effect
  • (c) substitution effect
  • (d) All of these
⚠ This question is not in the current syllabus — AHSEC Class-11 Economics includes Introductory Microeconomics; the current reference menu follows CBSE (Statistics for E
[1]
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Q8.
Perfectly elastic demand is represented by a curve which is _____. (a) parallel to Y-axis (b) convex to origin (c) parallel to X-axis (d) downward sloping straight line
⚠ This question is not in the current syllabus — AHSEC Class-11 Economics includes Introductory Microeconomics; the current reference menu follows CBSE (Statistics for E
[1]
Q9.
Identify elastic demand, if price elasticity (ep) is (a) 0.2 (b) 1.5 (c) 0 (d) 1.0
⚠ This question is not in the current syllabus — AHSEC Class-11 Economics includes Introductory Microeconomics; the current reference menu follows CBSE (Statistics for E
[1]
Q10.
Production function refers to functional relationship between inputs and _____. (a) cost (b) output (c) revenue (d) profit
⚠ This question is not in the current syllabus — AHSEC Class-11 Economics includes Introductory Microeconomics; the current reference menu follows CBSE (Statistics for E
[1]
Q11.
When AP falls due to increase in employment of variable factor, then (a) MP = AP (b) MP > AP (c) MP < AP (d) None of these
⚠ This question is not in the current syllabus — AHSEC Class-11 Economics includes Introductory Microeconomics; the current reference menu follows CBSE (Statistics for E
[1]
Q12.
At zero level of output, TC = (a) TFC (b) TVC (c) AFC (d) AVC
⚠ This question is not in the current syllabus — AHSEC Class-11 Economics includes Introductory Microeconomics; the current reference menu follows CBSE (Statistics for E
[1]
Q13.
When AC falls, MC (a) falls (b) rises (c) initially falls, then rises (d) None of these
⚠ This question is not in the current syllabus — AHSEC Class-11 Economics includes Introductory Microeconomics; the current reference menu follows CBSE (Statistics for E
[1]
Q14.
AFC at 4 units of output is Rs. 20. AVC at 5 units of output is Rs. 40. AC of producing 5 units is (a) Rs. 20 (b) Rs. 40 (c) Rs. 56 (d) Rs. 60
⚠ This question is not in the current syllabus — AHSEC Class-11 Economics includes Introductory Microeconomics; the current reference menu follows CBSE (Statistics for E
[1]
Q15.
Total Fixed Cost is presented as a straight line (a) parallel to Y-axis (b) parallel to X-axis (c) that slopes downward (d) that is upward rising
⚠ This question is not in the current syllabus — AHSEC Class-11 Economics includes Introductory Microeconomics; the current reference menu follows CBSE (Statistics for E
[1]
Q16.
Marginal revenue is earned by a firm by selling _____ of output. (a) all units (b) average unit (c) an additional unit (d) None of these
⚠ This question is not in the current syllabus — AHSEC Class-11 Economics includes Introductory Microeconomics; the current reference menu follows CBSE (Statistics for E
[1]
Q17.
Price of a commodity is (a) TR (b) MR (c) AR (d) None of these
⚠ This question is not in the current syllabus — AHSEC Class-11 Economics includes Introductory Microeconomics; the current reference menu follows CBSE (Statistics for E
[1]
Q18.
A firm earns normal profit when its AR = _____. (a) MC (b) AC (c) TC (d) AVC
⚠ This question is not in the current syllabus — AHSEC Class-11 Economics includes Introductory Microeconomics; the current reference menu follows CBSE (Statistics for E
[1]
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Q19.
In short period, the supply of a good is (a) perfectly elastic (b) perfectly inelastic (c) unitary elastic (d) less elastic
⚠ This question is not in the current syllabus — AHSEC Class-11 Economics includes Introductory Microeconomics; the current reference menu follows CBSE (Statistics for E
[1]
Q20.
If decrease in demand is equal to increase in supply, market equilibrium will exhibit (a) rise in equilibrium quantity (b) fall in equilibrium quantity (c) no change in equilibrium quantity (d) rise in equilibrium price
⚠ This question is not in the current syllabus — AHSEC Class-11 Economics includes Introductory Microeconomics; the current reference menu follows CBSE (Statistics for E
[1]
Section B

Q1.
Who is known as the 'father of Statistics'? (a) Gottfried Achenwall (b) Adam Smith (c) L. Robbins (d) J. B. Say
[1]
Q2.
Which of the following is a measure of central tendency? (a) Arithmetic mean (b) Median (c) Mode (d) All of these
[1]
Q3.
Statistics in singular sense is (a) collection of data (b) organization of data (c) presentation of data (d) All of these
[1]
Q4.
_____ is the difference between the largest value and the smallest value of a data series. (a) Median (b) Standard deviation (c) Range (d) Mean deviation
[1]
Q5.
Which of the following measures of central tendency is known as positional average? (a) Mean (b) Median (c) Mode (d) None of these
[1]
Q6.
The method involving the study of each and every item of the universe is _____. (a) sample (b) census (c) random sampling (d) None of these
[1]
Q7.
When the data is classified on the basis of area, classification is _____. (a) qualitative (b) quantitative (c) geographical (d) chronological
[1]
Q8.
Which of the following statistical measures calculable in case of open-ended class? (a) Range (b) Median (c) Mean deviation (d) Standard deviation
[1]
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Q9.
The value of correlation coefficient lies between _____. (a) -1 to 0 (b) 0 to +1 (c) -1 to +1 (d) -infinity to +infinity
[1]
Q10.
In case of two independent variables X and Y, correlation coefficient rXY between them is _____. (a) +1 (b) 0 (c) -1 (d) None of these
[1]
Q11.
A consumer price index number measures changes in _____. (a) retail price (b) wholesale price (c) producer's price (d) Both (a) and (b)
[1]
Q12.
Which of the following we use for base year? (a) 0 (b) 1 (c) 2 (d) None of these
[1]
Q13.
If r = -1, correlation is said to be _____. (a) perfect positive (b) perfect negative (c) partial (d) zero
[1]
Q14.
The other name of semi-interquartile range is (a) mean deviation (b) quartile deviation (c) standard deviation (d) None of these
[1]
Q15.
Which of the following is measured using Lorenz curve? (a) Point of central tendency (b) Income inequality (c) Coefficient of correlation (d) None of these
[1]
Q16.
Mean deviation is determined using which of the following formulas? (a) sigma / X-bar (b) (Q3 - Q1) / 2 (c) square root of (Sum of fd-squared / N) (d) Sum of f|D| / N
[1]
Q17.
Which of the following is not a pure (unitless) number? (a) Arithmetic mean (b) Correlation coefficient (c) Coefficient of variation (d) Index number
[1]
Q18.
The algebraic sum of the deviations of a set of n values from their arithmetic mean is always _____. (a) 1 (b) n (c) 0 (d) infinity
[1]
Q19.
Which of the following measures can be calculated using ogive? (a) Mode (b) Mean (c) Median (d) All of these
[1]
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Q20.
Median divides the whole series into _____ equal parts. (a) two (b) three (c) four (d) hundred
[1]
Section C

Q1.
Write two differences between positive economics and normative economics.
⚠ This question is not in the current syllabus — AHSEC Class-11 Economics includes Introductory Microeconomics; the current reference menu follows CBSE (Statistics for E
[2]
Q2.
OR (Question 41(a) alternative) Write two characteristics of production possibility curve.
⚠ This question is not in the current syllabus — AHSEC Class-11 Economics includes Introductory Microeconomics; the current reference menu follows CBSE (Statistics for E
[2]
Q3.
Briefly explain the concepts of short run and long run.
⚠ This question is not in the current syllabus — AHSEC Class-11 Economics includes Introductory Microeconomics; the current reference menu follows CBSE (Statistics for E
[2]
Q4.
OR (Question 41(b) alternative) Write two factors that affect the market supply of a commodity.
⚠ This question is not in the current syllabus — AHSEC Class-11 Economics includes Introductory Microeconomics; the current reference menu follows CBSE (Statistics for E
[2]
Q5.
What is meant by returns to a factor?
⚠ This question is not in the current syllabus — AHSEC Class-11 Economics includes Introductory Microeconomics; the current reference menu follows CBSE (Statistics for E
[2]
Q6.
OR (Question 41(c) alternative) Define marginal cost with simple example.
⚠ This question is not in the current syllabus — AHSEC Class-11 Economics includes Introductory Microeconomics; the current reference menu follows CBSE (Statistics for E
[2]
Q7.
What are the consequences of ceiling price (controlled price)?
⚠ This question is not in the current syllabus — AHSEC Class-11 Economics includes Introductory Microeconomics; the current reference menu follows CBSE (Statistics for E
[3]
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Q8.
OR (Question 42(a) alternative) Explain the concept of floor price (minimum support price).
⚠ This question is not in the current syllabus — AHSEC Class-11 Economics includes Introductory Microeconomics; the current reference menu follows CBSE (Statistics for E
[3]
Q9.
Explain the concept of market equilibrium with the help of diagram.
⚠ This question is not in the current syllabus — AHSEC Class-11 Economics includes Introductory Microeconomics; the current reference menu follows CBSE (Statistics for E
[3]
Q10.
OR (Question 42(b) alternative) The demand and supply functions of a firm under perfectly competitive market are given below: D = 25 - 2P S = -5 + 3P where, P = price, D = quantity demanded and S = quantity supplied. Find equilibrium price and quantity.
⚠ This question is not in the current syllabus — AHSEC Class-11 Economics includes Introductory Microeconomics; the current reference menu follows CBSE (Statistics for E
[3]
Q11.
State any three assumptions of the law of diminishing marginal utility.
⚠ This question is not in the current syllabus — AHSEC Class-11 Economics includes Introductory Microeconomics; the current reference menu follows CBSE (Statistics for E
[3]
Q12.
OR (Question 42(c) alternative) State any three properties of indifference curve.
⚠ This question is not in the current syllabus — AHSEC Class-11 Economics includes Introductory Microeconomics; the current reference menu follows CBSE (Statistics for E
[3]
Q13.
State and explain the law of demand with the help of a demand schedule and a demand curve.
⚠ This question is not in the current syllabus — AHSEC Class-11 Economics includes Introductory Microeconomics; the current reference menu follows CBSE (Statistics for E
[5]
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Q14.
OR (Question 43 alternative) Discuss how market demand curve is derived from individual demand curves.
⚠ This question is not in the current syllabus — AHSEC Class-11 Economics includes Introductory Microeconomics; the current reference menu follows CBSE (Statistics for E
[5]
Section D

Q1.
State two demerits of mean deviation.
[2]
Q2.
OR (Question 44(a) alternative) State any two merits of geometric mean.
[2]
Q3.
Write two advantages of sample survey as compared to census survey.
[2]
Q4.
OR (Question 44(b) alternative) Write any two differences between questionnaire and schedule as method of collection of primary data.
[2]
Q5.
What is classification of data? Mention any one type of classification.
[2]
Q6.
OR (Question 44(c) alternative) Write the relationship among mean, median and mode when the distribution is symmetrical and asymmetrical.
[2]
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Q7.
What is dispersion? What are the four main measures of dispersion? (1+2=3)
[3]
Q8.
OR (Question 45(a) alternative) Why is standard deviation used as the best measure of dispersion?
[3]
Q9.
What are the essentials of a good measure of central tendency?
[3]
Q10.
OR (Question 45(b) alternative) Define mode. Write any two serious limitations of mode. (1+2=3)
[3]
Q11.
What is graphic presentation of data? Write the basic difference between frequency polygon and frequency curve. (1+2=3)
[3]
Q12.
OR (Question 45(c) alternative) What is meant by correlation? Mention any two properties of coefficient of correlation. (1+2=3)
[3]
Q13.
Explain the meaning and importance of index numbers. (2+3=5)
[5]
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Q14.
OR (Question 46 alternative) Calculate median from the following frequency distribution. What difficulty would you face, if you are asked to calculate arithmetic mean to the above data? (3+2=5) Class interval | 0-10 | 10-20 | 20-30 | 30-40 | 40 above Frequency | 3 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 2
[5]
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