CBSE Class 12 Business Studies sample paper 2026-27: question 14
From the official CBSE sample question paper for 2026-27, section A, question 14, for 1 mark. Try it first; the hints and our step-by-step solution are below.
Q14 · 1 mark · MCQCompetency-basedPlanning
Arijit and Ananya started a small business selling Eco-Friendly home decoration items made from recycled materials under the name 'EcoComfort'. Ananya carefully analysed market conditions and predicted that there will be an increasing awareness about sustainability among urban consumers and the competition from conventional home decor brands will be moderate.
They decided to achieve ₹2 lakh monthly sales by the end of first year.
Arijit explored the following innovative courses of action to achieve the target:
1. Selling through online platforms like E-Commerce market places and social media stores.
2. Including local retail outlets to reach the local target market.
3. Partnering with cafes, gyms, wellness stores for product placements.
Identify the steps which have not been performed by Arijit and Ananya in carrying out the planning function of management.
(i) Setting objectives
(ii) Follow up action
(iii) Implementing the plan
(iv) Developing premises
(v) Identifying alternative courses of action
(vi) Selecting an alternative
(vii) Evaluating alternative courses
Choose the correct option:
- (A)(i),(iv),(v)
- (B)(ii),(iii),(iv),(vi)
- (C)(i),(iv),(v),(vii)
- (D)(vii),(vi),(iii),(ii)
Source: official sample paper from cbseacademic.nic.in (PDF). See it in the full Sample paper 2026-27.
Hints
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Hint 1
List the seven planning steps in order.
Hint 2
Which steps come after identifying alternatives?
Step-by-step solution
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Performed: setting objectives (₹2 lakh monthly sales), developing premises (forecast of sustainability awareness and moderate competition) and identifying alternative courses (online, local retail, partnerships).
- 1 mark
Not yet performed: evaluating alternatives (vii), selecting an alternative (vi), implementing the plan (iii) and follow-up action (ii). Option (D).
Answer: (D) (vii), (vi), (iii), (ii)
Where the marks are
- Steps of planning not yet performed (1 mark)
Revise the chapter
- Chapter: Planning (notes, formulas, where marks are lost and every past question)
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