CBSE Class 12 Business Studies 2026: question 19
Set in the CBSE Class 12 board exam of 2026, paper 66/1/1, section A, question 19, for 1 mark. Try it first; the hints and our step-by-step solution are below.
Q19 · 1 mark · MCQControlling
Read the following statements carefully :
Statement – I : Control should focus on key result areas which are critical to the success of an organization.
Statement – II : Only significant deviations which go beyond the permissible limit should be brought to the notice of management.
With reference to the given statements, choose the correct alternative from the following :
- (A)Both the statements are true.
- (B)Both the statements are false.
- (C)Statement I is true and Statement II is false.
- (D)Statement I is false and Statement II is true.
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
Recall the two techniques of managerial control.
Hint 2
Both describe how to focus control.
Step-by-step solution
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Statement I is true: control should focus on key result areas critical to success (critical point control).
- 1 mark
Statement II is true: only significant deviations beyond the permissible limit are reported (management by exception). Option (A).
Answer: (A) Both the statements are true.
Where the marks are
- Critical point control and management by exception (1 mark)
Revise the chapter
- Chapter: Controlling (notes, formulas, where marks are lost and every past question)
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