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Business StudiesCBSE Class 12 · Sample paper, session 2024-25 · 3 marks · Short answer

CBSE Class 12 Business Studies sample paper 2024-25: question 21(A)

From the official CBSE sample question paper for 2024-25, section B, question 21(A), for 3 marks. Try it first; the hints and our step-by-step solution are below.

Q21(A) · 3 marks · Short answerPlanning

State the meaning of single use plans and standing plans

Source: official sample paper from cbseacademic.nic.in (PDF). See it in the full Sample paper 2024-25.

Hints

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Hint 1

Is the situation one-time or recurring?

Hint 2

Give one example of each to check yourself.

Step-by-step solution

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  1. Single use plans: Developed for a one-time event or project that is not likely to be repeated (non-recurring); their duration depends on the project and may be a day, a week or a month. Budgets and programmes are examples.

    1½ marks

  2. Standing plans: Used for activities that occur regularly; developed once and modified from time to time, they keep internal operations running smoothly and make routine decisions efficient. Policies, procedures, methods and rules are examples.

    1½ marks

Answer: Single use plans are for one-time, non-recurring situations; standing plans are for repetitive activities and are used again and again.

Where the marks are

  • Each type: 1½ marks

Revise the chapter

Practise this chapterBoard-style questions from Planning, one at a time, marked against the answer key and marking points.Back to the full paperSample paper 2024-25: every question, by section.

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