Class 11 Business Studies | ICSE Board Board | Mixed Level Practice Test - 40 Questions (2026)

📘 Business Studies 🎓 Class 11 🏛️ ICSE ⚡ Mixed 📝 40 Questions

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Q1 MCQ

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a sole proprietorship?

A Unlimited Liability
B Ease of Formation
C Separate Legal Entity
D Direct Relationship with Customers
Q2 MCQ

The principle of management which emphasizes 'one head, one plan' is known as:

A Unity of Command
B Unity of Direction
C Scalar Chain
D Equity
Q3 MCQ

Which of the following is an example of a secondary industry?

A Farming
B Fishing
C Mining
D Manufacturing
Q4 MCQ

Which source of finance involves the sale of ownership shares in a company?

A Debentures
B Bank Loan
C Equity Shares
D Trade Credit
Q5 MCQ

A company has current assets of $500,000$ and current liabilities of $200,000$. What is the current ratio?

A 0.4
B 2.5
C 1.5
D 3.0
Q6 MCQ

The process of identifying and evaluating alternative courses of action is known as:

A Planning
B Organizing
C Directing
D Controlling
Q7 MCQ

Which of the following is NOT a function of marketing?

A Product Design and Development
B Promotion
C Accounting
D Distribution
Q8 MCQ

Which type of insurance protects a business from losses due to theft, fire, or natural disasters?

A Life Insurance
B Marine Insurance
C Property Insurance
D Health Insurance
Q9 MCQ

In the context of communication, what does 'feedback' refer to?

A The sender's message
B The receiver's response
C The communication channel
D The noise in the communication
Q10 MCQ

Which of the following is an example of a 'standing plan' used in organizations?

A Budget
B Procedure
C Project
D Campaign
Q11 MCQ

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a partnership firm?

A Ease of formation
B Unlimited liability
C Separate legal entity
D Mutual agency
Q12 MCQ

ABC Ltd. has a share capital of ₹50,00,000 divided into shares of ₹10 each. They issued a prospectus inviting applications for 20,000 shares. Applications were received for 18,000 shares. What is the subscribed capital of the company?

A ₹50,00,000
B ₹2,00,000
C ₹18,00,000
D ₹32,00,000
Q13 MCQ

Which type of industry is engaged in extracting, breeding, or reproducing natural resources?

A Manufacturing industry
B Service industry
C Extractive industry
D Genetic industry
Q14 MCQ

Which document defines the relationship between a company and the outside world?

A Memorandum of Association
B Articles of Association
C Prospectus
D Certificate of Incorporation
Q15 MCQ

Which of the following is NOT a function of warehousing?

A Price stabilization
B Grading and branding
C Financing
D Production
Q16 MCQ

Ramesh wants to start a business with minimal capital investment and wants direct control over the operations. Which form of business organization is most suitable for him?

A Partnership
B Joint Stock Company
C Sole Proprietorship
D Cooperative Society
Q17 MCQ

Which of the following is an example of tertiary industry?

A Farming
B Banking
C Mining
D Manufacturing
Q18 MCQ

A public company must have a minimum of how many members?

A 2
B 7
C 20
D 50
Q19 MCQ

What is the term used for the initial capital contribution of the partners in a partnership firm?

A Share capital
B Loan
C Capital
D Equity
Q20 MCQ

Identify the principle of insurance that prevents the insured from making a profit from the loss.

A Principle of Indemnity
B Principle of Subrogation
C Principle of Insurable Interest
D Principle of Utmost Good Faith
Q21 MCQ

A company has authorized capital of ₹50,00,000. It issued 30,000 shares of ₹100 each at a premium of 10%. How much is the issued capital?

A ₹50,00,000
B ₹30,00,000
C ₹33,00,000
D ₹27,00,000
Q22 MCQ

Which of the following is an example of a service industry?

A Steel Manufacturing
B Banking
C Agriculture
D Automobile Production
Q23 MCQ

Which document defines the relationship between the company and the outside world?

A Memorandum of Association
B Articles of Association
C Prospectus
D Certificate of Incorporation
Q24 MCQ

What is the primary advantage of a Public Sector Enterprise?

A Profit Maximization
B Social Welfare
C Quick Decision Making
D Flexibility in Operations
Q25 MCQ

Which of the following is a function of the stock exchange?

A Printing Currency
B Regulating Banks
C Price Discovery
D Providing Loans to Businesses
Q26 MCQ

What is the main objective of WTO?

A Promoting Free and Fair International Trade
B Providing Loans to Developing Countries
C Maintaining International Peace
D Protecting the Environment
Q27 MCQ

Which of the following is a type of Partnership?

A Public Limited Company
B Private Limited Company
C General Partnership
D One Person Company
Q28 MCQ

A consumer purchases goods worth ₹5,000 on credit. The credit period allowed is 30 days. If the payment is made within 10 days, a 2% discount is offered. If the consumer pays within 10 days, what is the amount payable?

A ₹5,000
B ₹5,100
C ₹4,900
D ₹4,800
Q29 MCQ

What is meant by 'Debenture'?

A Ownership capital
B Loan capital
C Share capital
D Retained earnings
Q30 MCQ

A company has share capital of ₹5,00,000 divided into shares of ₹10 each. The company wants to raise additional capital by issuing new shares at a premium of ₹2 per share. If the company issues 20,000 shares, how much capital will it raise in total?

A ₹2,00,000
B ₹2,40,000
C ₹2,20,000
D ₹2,50,000
Q31 MCQ

Which of the following is an advantage of departmentalization by product?

A Increased functional expertise
B Better coordination of functional activities
C Higher degree of specialization
D Easier performance assessment for each product
Q32 MCQ

Which principle of management, given by Henri Fayol, emphasizes the need for clear lines of authority running from top to bottom of the organization?

A Unity of Command
B Scalar Chain
C Equity
D Esprit de Corps
Q33 MCQ

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using debt financing compared to equity financing?

A Dilution of ownership
B Tax deductibility of interest
C Fixed payment obligations
D No voting rights for lenders
Q34 MCQ

Which level of management is primarily responsible for developing strategic plans and policies?

A Lower-level Management
B Middle-level Management
C Top-level Management
D Supervisory Management
Q35 MCQ

A retailer purchases goods for ₹80 and sells them for ₹120. Calculate the markup percentage on cost.

A 33.33%
B 40%
C 50%
D 66.67%
Q36 MCQ

What is the primary focus of Human Resource Management?

A Managing Financial Resources
B Managing Physical Resources
C Managing Employees
D Managing Production Processes
Q37 MCQ

A business firm has a current ratio of 1.5:1 and a quick ratio of 0.8:1. This indicates that the firm has:

A High inventory levels
B Low inventory levels
C High liquid assets
D Low current liabilities
Q38 MCQ

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a public sector enterprise?

A Service motive
B Government ownership
C Profit maximization
D Accountability to the public
Q39 MCQ

A sole proprietorship has which of the following advantages?

A Limited liability
B Ease of formation
C Unlimited resources
D Perpetual succession
Q40 MCQ

Which document defines the relationship between a company and its shareholders?

A Memorandum of Association
B Articles of Association
C Prospectus
D Certificate of Incorporation

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