CBSE Class 12 Business Studies 2026: question 15
Set in the CBSE Class 12 board exam of 2026, paper 66/1/1, section A, question 15, for 1 mark. Try it first; the hints and our step-by-step solution are below.
Q15 · 1 mark · MCQPlanning
Identify the feature of planning which states that the purpose of planning is to meet future events effectively to the best advantage of an organisation :
- (A)Planning involves decision making
- (B)Planning is futuristic
- (C)Planning is a mental exercise
- (D)Planning focuses on achieving objectives
Source: official question paper from cbse.gov.in (PDF). See it in the full 2026 board paper, set 66/1/1.
Hints
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Hint 1
Which feature is about the future?
Hint 2
Mental exercise is about thinking, not timing.
Step-by-step solution
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Planning looks ahead and prepares the organisation to meet future events effectively.
- 1 mark
This is the feature planning is futuristic (forward-looking). Option (B).
Answer: (B) Planning is futuristic
Where the marks are
- Planning looks ahead (1 mark)
Revise the chapter
- Chapter: Planning (notes, formulas, where marks are lost and every past question)
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