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Punjab Pseb Class 12 Business Studies — 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.

2023–2026
Years of papers
3
Total Papers
3
Real Board Papers
0
Sample papers
151
Real-paper Q & A
0
Sample-paper Q & A

Real board-paper questions available, by year

54 Q2026complete
45 Q2025complete
—2024Paper not available
52 Q2023complete
—2022Paper not available
—2021Exam cancelled (COVID-19)
—2020Paper not available

2024 — Paper not available: The Punjab Board (PSEB) held this year’s Class-12 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.

2022 — Paper not available: The Punjab Board (PSEB) held this year’s Class-12 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): The Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) cancelled the 2021 Class-12 board examination due to COVID-19; results were computed from an internal formula instead of a written paper. No annual question paper was conducted that year, so none exists to publish.

2020 — Paper not available: The Punjab Board (PSEB) held this year’s Class-12 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.

PSEB Punjab Class 12 (Commerce) 2026 · Set ANNUAL

Real board examination

About this paper

The real Class-12 board examination held in 2026. Every question below is solved the concept-first way. Sample papers are labelled honestly — never shown as a past exam.

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The marks / questions / duration above are the official exam pattern. We currently have 54 of this paper’s questions, with 54 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

Business Studies

PSEB Punjab Class 12 (Commerce) 2026 · Set ANNUAL

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

Q1.
Financial planning ensures that the funds are not unnecessarily raised.
  • (a) True
  • (b) False
[1]
Q2.
Branding is a name associated with the organisation.
  • (a) True
  • (b) False
[1]
Q3.
Consumer illiteracy cannot be a cause of his exploitation.
  • (a) True
  • (b) False
[1]
Q4.
Management is a social process.
  • (a) True
  • (b) False
[1]
Q5.
External source of recruitment demoralizes existing employees.
  • (a) True
  • (b) False
[1]
Q6.
The first step of delegation is the assignment of ________ to the subordinate.
  • (a) authority
  • (b) responsibility
[1]
Q7.
The last step in controlling process is ________.
  • (a) taking corrective action
  • (b) analysis of deviation
[1]
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Q8.
Middle level management is concerned with ____ of policies. (a) implementation (b) framing
[1]
Q9.
Under liberalization ____ has been abolished in India. (a) licensing (b) procedures
[1]
Q10.
Planning reduces risk and ____. (a) confusion (b) uncertainty
[1]
Q11.
What is staffing?
[1]
Q12.
What do you mean by supervision?
[1]
Q13.
Who is a consumer as per Consumer Protection Act, 2019?
[1]
Q14.
"A fundamental truth explaining relationship between two or more variables in a given situation". What do we derive from this statement?
[1]
Q15.
Which dimension of business environment deals with industrial and banking reforms?
[1]
Q16.
____ will be the amount of networking capital if the value of current assets is ₹ 1,50,000 and current liabilities is ₹ 80,000. (a) ₹ 80,000 (b) ₹ 2,30,000 (c) ₹ 70,000 (d) ₹ 1,50,000
[1]
Q17.
The channel of distribution that facilitates direct link between the manufacturer and the customer is known as ____. (a) Two level (b) Zero level (c) One level (d) None of these
[1]
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Q18.
Identify the given image of one of the principles of management and choose the correct alternative: (a) Unity of direction (b) Scalar Chain (c) Unity of Command (d) Principle of order
[1]
Q19.
The picture given below is related to ____ function of management. (a) Planning (b) Organising (c) Staffing (d) Directing
[1]
Q20.
Democratic leadership promotes: (a) Motivation of employees (b) Grievances of employees addressed quickly (c) Loyalty for organisation (d) All of the above
[1]
Section B

Q1.
State any two reliefs available to Consumer Protection Act, 2019.
[2]
Q2.
Write any two features of management.
[2]
Q3.
Discuss any two principles of scientific management.
[2]
Q4.
"Things do not always go according to plans". Comment.
[2]
Q5.
Differentiate between formal organization and informal organization on any two points.
[2]
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Q6.
Explain on-the-job training method.
[2]
Q7.
Give any two points showing the importance of directing.
[2]
Q8.
Comment on the relationship between planning and controlling.
[2]
Q9.
Write any two points of importance of financial planning.
[2]
Q10.
Explain in brief any two functions of marketing.
[2]
Section C

Q1.
Write any four features of demonetisation in India.
[4]
Q2.
OR Give any four differences between delegation and decentralisation.
[4]
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Q3.
Discuss any four financial incentives used for motivating employees.
[4]
Q4.
OR Write any four points of importance of controlling in an organization.
[4]
Q5.
Explain any four factors affecting the choice of capital structure.
[4]
Q6.
OR Differentiate between advertising and personal selling on any four points.
[4]
Q7.
Write any four characteristics of Co-ordination.
[4]
Q8.
OR Compare the management approaches of F.W. Taylor and Henry Fayol on any four points.
[4]
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Section D

Q1.
Read the case given below and answer the question that follows: Three years ago, Ritu completed her degree in Microbiology. She worked for some time in a company manufacturing ketchup, pickles and murabbas. She was not happy in the company and decided to have her own organic food processing unit for the same. She set the objectives and the targets and formulated action plan to achieve the same. One of her targets was to earn 15% profit on the amount invested in the first year. It was decided that raw materials like fruits, vegetables, spices, etc. will be purchased on three months credit from farmers cultivating organic crops only. She also decided to follow the steps required for marketing of the products through her own outlets. She appointed Pankaj as a Production Manager who decides the exact manner in which the production activities are to be carried out. Pankaj also prepared a statement showing the number of workers that will be required in the factory throughout the year and estimated salaries. Ritu informed Pankaj about her sales target for different products area wise for the forth coming quarter. While working on the production place, a penalty of ₹ 100 per day for not wearing the caps, gloves and an apron was imposed. From the lines given in the above para, identify different types of plans discussed. "One of her targets was to earn 15% profit on the amount invested in the first year". (a) Objective (b) Policy (c) Procedure (d) Rule
[1]
Q2.
Read the case given below and answer the question that follows: Three years ago, Ritu completed her degree in Microbiology. She worked for some time in a company manufacturing ketchup, pickles and murabbas. She was not happy in the company and decided to have her own organic food processing unit for the same. She set the objectives and the targets and formulated action plan to achieve the same. One of her targets was to earn 15% profit on the amount invested in the first year. It was decided that raw materials like fruits, vegetables, spices, etc. will be purchased on three months credit from farmers cultivating organic crops only. She also decided to follow the steps required for marketing of the products through her own outlets. She appointed Pankaj as a Production Manager who decides the exact manner in which the production activities are to be carried out. Pankaj also prepared a statement showing the number of workers that will be required in the factory throughout the year and estimated salaries. Ritu informed Pankaj about her sales target for different products area wise for the forth coming quarter. While working on the production place, a penalty of ₹ 100 per day for not wearing the caps, gloves and an apron was imposed. From the lines given in the above para, identify different types of plans discussed. "It was decided that raw materials like fruits, vegetables, spices, etc. will be purchased on three month credit". (a) Strategy (b) Policy (c) Rule (d) Objective
[1]
Q3.
Read the case given below and answer the question that follows: Three years ago, Ritu completed her degree in Microbiology. She worked for some time in a company manufacturing ketchup, pickles and murabbas. She was not happy in the company and decided to have her own organic food processing unit for the same. She set the objectives and the targets and formulated action plan to achieve the same. One of her targets was to earn 15% profit on the amount invested in the first year. It was decided that raw materials like fruits, vegetables, spices, etc. will be purchased on three months credit from farmers cultivating organic crops only. She also decided to follow the steps required for marketing of the products through her own outlets. She appointed Pankaj as a Production Manager who decides the exact manner in which the production activities are to be carried out. Pankaj also prepared a statement showing the number of workers that will be required in the factory throughout the year and estimated salaries. Ritu informed Pankaj about her sales target for different products area wise for the forth coming quarter. While working on the production place, a penalty of ₹ 100 per day for not wearing the caps, gloves and an apron was imposed. From the lines given in the above para, identify different types of plans discussed. "While working on the production place, a penalty of ₹ 100 per day for not wearing the caps". (a) Policy (b) Strategy (c) Rules (d) Procedure
[1]
Q4.
Read the case given below and answer the question that follows: Three years ago, Ritu completed her degree in Microbiology. She worked for some time in a company manufacturing ketchup, pickles and murabbas. She was not happy in the company and decided to have her own organic food processing unit for the same. She set the objectives and the targets and formulated action plan to achieve the same. One of her targets was to earn 15% profit on the amount invested in the first year. It was decided that raw materials like fruits, vegetables, spices, etc. will be purchased on three months credit from farmers cultivating organic crops only. She also decided to follow the steps required for marketing of the products through her own outlets. She appointed Pankaj as a Production Manager who decides the exact manner in which the production activities are to be carried out. Pankaj also prepared a statement showing the number of workers that will be required in the factory throughout the year and estimated salaries. Ritu informed Pankaj about her sales target for different products area wise for the forth coming quarter. While working on the production place, a penalty of ₹ 100 per day for not wearing the caps, gloves and an apron was imposed. From the lines given in the above para, identify different types of plans discussed. "Pankaj also prepared a statement showing the number of workers that will be required in the factory throughout the year and estimated salaries". (a) Programme (b) Budget (c) Method (d) Strategy
[1]
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Q5.
Read the case given below and answer the question that follows: Three years ago, Ritu completed her degree in Microbiology. She worked for some time in a company manufacturing ketchup, pickles and murabbas. She was not happy in the company and decided to have her own organic food processing unit for the same. She set the objectives and the targets and formulated action plan to achieve the same. One of her targets was to earn 15% profit on the amount invested in the first year. It was decided that raw materials like fruits, vegetables, spices, etc. will be purchased on three months credit from farmers cultivating organic crops only. She also decided to follow the steps required for marketing of the products through her own outlets. She appointed Pankaj as a Production Manager who decides the exact manner in which the production activities are to be carried out. Pankaj also prepared a statement showing the number of workers that will be required in the factory throughout the year and estimated salaries. Ritu informed Pankaj about her sales target for different products area wise for the forth coming quarter. While working on the production place, a penalty of ₹ 100 per day for not wearing the caps, gloves and an apron was imposed. From the lines given in the above para, identify different types of plans discussed. "Production Manager Pankaj decides the exact manner in which the production activities are to be carried out". (a) Procedure (b) Strategy (c) Policy (d) Method
[1]
Q6.
Read the case given below and answer the question that follows: Three years ago, Ritu completed her degree in Microbiology. She worked for some time in a company manufacturing ketchup, pickles and murabbas. She was not happy in the company and decided to have her own organic food processing unit for the same. She set the objectives and the targets and formulated action plan to achieve the same. One of her targets was to earn 15% profit on the amount invested in the first year. It was decided that raw materials like fruits, vegetables, spices, etc. will be purchased on three months credit from farmers cultivating organic crops only. She also decided to follow the steps required for marketing of the products through her own outlets. She appointed Pankaj as a Production Manager who decides the exact manner in which the production activities are to be carried out. Pankaj also prepared a statement showing the number of workers that will be required in the factory throughout the year and estimated salaries. Ritu informed Pankaj about her sales target for different products area wise for the forth coming quarter. While working on the production place, a penalty of ₹ 100 per day for not wearing the caps, gloves and an apron was imposed. From the lines given in the above para, identify different types of plans discussed. "She also decided to follow the steps required for marketing of the products through her own outlets". (a) Method (b) Policy (c) Budget (d) Procedure
[1]
Q7.
Read the following paragraph and answer the question on the basis of same: The class 11th and 12th commerce students of a Government Senior Secondary School of Ludhiana choose a project under Business Blaster Scheme to set up a recycling plant to recycle the waste papers from the school and prepare registers and exercise books to be used by the school students. The commerce lecturers and students presented this idea to the principal and discussed the modalities to be done for the project. Principal appreciated the idea and gave consent for the same. Students also decided that 25% of revenue generated from this project will be used to help needy students of the school. Which product mix helps in grading of product? (a) Branding (b) Packaging (c) Pricing (d) Labelling
[1]
Q8.
Read the following paragraph and answer the question on the basis of same: The class 11th and 12th commerce students of a Government Senior Secondary School of Ludhiana choose a project under Business Blaster Scheme to set up a recycling plant to recycle the waste papers from the school and prepare registers and exercise books to be used by the school students. The commerce lecturers and students presented this idea to the principal and discussed the modalities to be done for the project. Principal appreciated the idea and gave consent for the same. Students also decided that 25% of revenue generated from this project will be used to help needy students of the school. The recycling project is an example of which type of marketing activity? (a) Service marketing (b) Green marketing (c) Telemarketing (d) Digital marketing
[1]
Q9.
Read the following paragraph and answer the question on the basis of same: The class 11th and 12th commerce students of a Government Senior Secondary School of Ludhiana choose a project under Business Blaster Scheme to set up a recycling plant to recycle the waste papers from the school and prepare registers and exercise books to be used by the school students. The commerce lecturers and students presented this idea to the principal and discussed the modalities to be done for the project. Principal appreciated the idea and gave consent for the same. Students also decided that 25% of revenue generated from this project will be used to help needy students of the school. The decision to use 25% of the revenue for helping needy students is an example of: (a) Sales Maximization (b) Corporate Social Responsibility (c) Profit Orientation (d) Market Segmentation
[1]
Q10.
Read the following paragraph and answer the question on the basis of same: The class 11th and 12th commerce students of a Government Senior Secondary School of Ludhiana choose a project under Business Blaster Scheme to set up a recycling plant to recycle the waste papers from the school and prepare registers and exercise books to be used by the school students. The commerce lecturers and students presented this idea to the principal and discussed the modalities to be done for the project. Principal appreciated the idea and gave consent for the same. Students also decided that 25% of revenue generated from this project will be used to help needy students of the school. The principal appreciating the idea and giving consent reflects which step in the marketing process? (a) Identifying customer needs (b) Obtaining approval from management (c) Feedback mechanism (d) Market segmentation
[1]
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Q11.
Read the following paragraph and answer the question on the basis of same: The class 11th and 12th commerce students of a Government Senior Secondary School of Ludhiana choose a project under Business Blaster Scheme to set up a recycling plant to recycle the waste papers from the school and prepare registers and exercise books to be used by the school students. The commerce lecturers and students presented this idea to the principal and discussed the modalities to be done for the project. Principal appreciated the idea and gave consent for the same. Students also decided that 25% of revenue generated from this project will be used to help needy students of the school. Which marketing mix can be used to increase the sale of registers and exercise books? (a) Place mix (b) Price mix (c) Product mix (d) Promotion mix
[1]
Q12.
Read the following paragraph and answer the question on the basis of same: The class 11th and 12th commerce students of a Government Senior Secondary School of Ludhiana choose a project under Business Blaster Scheme to set up a recycling plant to recycle the waste papers from the school and prepare registers and exercise books to be used by the school students. The commerce lecturers and students presented this idea to the principal and discussed the modalities to be done for the project. Principal appreciated the idea and gave consent for the same. Students also decided that 25% of revenue generated from this project will be used to help needy students of the school. State the project related decision which acts as silent salesman. (a) Advertising (b) Branding (c) Packaging (d) Trade mark
[1]
Section E

Q1.
Write any six main objectives of financial management.
[6]
Q2.
OR Discuss the role of consumer organisations and NGOs in consumer protection.
[6]
Q3.
Explain any six points of importance of organising.
[6]
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Q4.
OR Write any six measures to overcome the barriers in effective communication.
[6]
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