ICSE CLASS 10

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F O R B O A R D E X A M S I N 2020

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COMMERCIAL STUDIES
MAXIMUM MARKS : 80
STD : 10 NO. OF QUESTIONS : 10
TIME : 2 hours NO. OF PRINTED SIDES : 03
Note: 1) Section A is compulsory
2) Attempt any 4 Questions from Section B.
3) Both sections are for 40 marks each.
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SECTION A (40 Marks)
Question 1 [10]
Differentiate between:
(a) Product and Service [2]
(b) Bill of Exchange and Promissory Note [2]
(c) Balance sheet and Trial balance [2]
(d) Capital Receipt and Revenue Receipt [2]
(e) Strike and Lockout [2]

Question 2 [10]
(a) Explain ‘Facilitating Functions’ of Marketing. [2]
(b) List two main objectives of an Interview. [2]
(c) List two features of Advertising. [2]
(d) What is ‘Decoding’? [2]
(e) What does AIDCAM stands for? [2]

Question 3 [10]
(a) “Stakeholders is a much wider term than “Shareholders”. [2]
(b) Explain ‘Indirect Cost.’ [2]
(c) Give any two differences between Budgeting and Forecasting. [2]
(d) State two agency functions performed by Commercial Banks. [2]
(e) How does a non-trading organization ascertain its Surplus or deficit during [2]
an accounting year?

Question 4 [10]
(a) Give any two advantages of Marketing Research . [2]
(b) Mention any two ways by which employees get Social Security [2]
(c) What is Warehouse Warrant? [2]
(d) Give any two measures to ensure Sustainable use of Resources. [2]
(e) What is a Contingent Liability? [2]
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 SECTION B [40 Marks]
[Attempt any four questions]
Question 5 [10]
(a) Explain three documents used in Warehousing. [6]
(b) Explain any four Codes of Conduct of the advertiser. [4]

Question 6 [10]
(a) Explain any two types of selection tests. [5]
(b) Write a short note on: Role of Trade Unions. [5]

Question 7 [10]
(a) Explain the expectations of any two types of stakeholders of a company [4]
(b) Make a comparative analysis of Rail and Road transport. [6]

Question 8 [10]
Define Insurance. Explain any four principles of Insurance. [10]

Question 9 [10]
(a) Explain five functions of the Central Bank. [5]
(b) Suggest any five steps which a business organization can take to improve
the environment. [5]

Question 10 [10]
Prepare the final accounts of Mr. David for the year ended 31-03-08 from the
following trial balance: [10]

Particulars Debits (Rs.) Credit(Rs.)

Stock as on 01-04-07 15,200

Capital & Drawings 5,000 70,000
Machinery 40,000
Purchases & Sales 80,000 1,50,000
Debtors and Creditors 30,000 25,000
Wages 20,000
Salaries 15,000
Furniture 30,000
Rent 5,000
Carriage on purchases 10,000
Discounts 2,000 1,200
Carriage on sales 5,000
Commission received 5,000
Returns 5,000
Bills receivable and bills payable 10,000
Cash in hand 3,000
Bank overdraft 7,000

2,75,200 2,75,200

Closing stock was valued at Rs.25, 000.

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