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Commercial Applications Specimen Paper 2024-2025 (English Medium) ICSE Class 10 Question Paper Solution

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Commercial Applications [Specimen Paper]
Marks: 100 CISCE
(English Medium)

Academic Year: 2024-2025
Date: अप्रैल 2025
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  1. Answers to this Paper must be written on the paper provided separately.
  2. You will not be allowed to write during the first 15 minutes.
  3. This time is to be spent in reading the question paper.
  4. The time given at the head of this Paper is the time allowed for writing the answers.
  5. Attempt all questions from Section A and any four questions from Section B.
  6. The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [ ].

SECTION A (Attempt all questions from this Section.)
[20]1 | Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options. (Do not copy the questions, write the correct answers only).
[1]1.i

Which stage of Product Life Cycle has a greater emphasis on customer service?

Introduction stage

Maturity stage

Growth stage

Decline stage

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.012] Marketing Mix - 4 P’S
[1]1.ii

Which of the following can be best identified as a demerit to Internal source of recruitment?

It has limited choice of candidates.

It is easy to evaluate the employees since they are from the same organisation.

It is very economical.

The organisation does not have to provide training to the employees.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.032] Recruitment, Selection and Training
[1]1.iii

Force and persuasion have accelerated the rise of Public Relations.

True

False

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.040999999999999995] Public Relations
[1]1.iv

A firm has to pay a fixed rent of ₹ 500 for the postpaid mobile bill and further pay extra charges for the calls made in a month. Identify the type of cost mentioned here.

Fixed cost

Variable cost

Semi-Fixed cost

Unit cost

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.024] Fundamental Concept of Cost
[1]1.v

With reference to 'On-the-job training', which statement is/are correct?

  1. It is also known as ‘learning by doing’.
  2. It focuses on learning only.
  3. It is step-by-step learning and the worker contributes towards production in the course of learning.
  4. It imparts theoretical knowledge about the job.

Only 1 is correct.

1 & 3 are correct.

2 & 4 are correct.

3 & 4 are correct.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.032] Recruitment, Selection and Training
[1]1.vi

Services can rarely be standardized or made uniform. Which feature of service does it indicate?

Intangibility

Variability

Inseparability

Perishability

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.011000000000000001] Markets and Marketing
[1]1.vii

Personal selling is ______ as the salesman can tailor his sales presentation to fit the needs, motives, and behaviour of individual consumers.

Art

Flexible

Mutual benefit

Rigid

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.013999999999999999] Sales and the Selling Process
[1]1.viii

Which pricing strategy involves charging according to their competitors?

Penetrating pricing

Cost Plus pricing

Skimming pricing

Parity pricing

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.012] Marketing Mix - 4 P’S
[1]1.ix

______ is commercially significant news which has no sponsor and is a credible method of promotion.

Advertising

Sales promotion

Publicity

Personal selling

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.013000000000000001] Advertising and Brand Promotion
[1]1.x

Which account holder gets Overdraft facility?

Saving Bank account

Current account

Recurring deposit

Fixed deposit account

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.023] Banking and Bank Transactions
[1]1.xi

______ account is prepared to ascertain surplus or deficit at the end of an accounting year.

Income and Expenditure

Balance sheet

Profit and Loss

Receipts and Payment

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.022000000000000002] Principles of Financial Accounting and Reporting
[1]1.xii

The retirement of manager of the company cannot be recorded in the book of accounts, because it is not possible to estimate the financial effect of retirement. Which accounting principle would be applicable for the above statement?

The Going Concern Concept

The Business Entity Concept

Money Measurement Concept

The Dual Aspect Concept

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.021] Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
[1]1.xiii

Public Banks are the banks which are ______.

owned and controlled by the Government.

owned and controlled by private businessmen.

owned and controlled by foreign banks.

owned by central bank.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.023] Banking and Bank Transactions
[1]1.xiv

Which function of Human Resource Management specifies that improvement in personality and interest is required to get maximum satisfaction from their work?

Action-Oriented function

Pervasive function

Development-Oriented function

Comprehensive function

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.031] Importance of Human Resource
[1]1.xv | There are two statements given below, marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct option.

Assertion(A): Environmental education makes individuals aware of environmental issues and promotes environmental sustainability.

Reasoning(R): It is very essential to think and act creatively to become capable to approach environmental issues in a proactive manner.

A is true but R is false.

A is false but R is true.

Both A and R are true, and R explains A.

Both A and R are true, but R does not explain A.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.042] Issues of the Environment
[1]1.xvi

Selection means assigning suitable jobs to the selected candidates in the organisation and choosing the most appropriate candidates.

True

False

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Chapter: [0.032] Recruitment, Selection and Training
[1]1.xvii

Ms. Emma, a working woman wants to purchase a laptop online. She came across an attractive offer on a popular e-commerce website. The website claimed to offer the latest model at a significantly discounted price with free shipping. Excited about the deal, Emma placed her order immediately. Emma received a damaged laptop. She tried contacting the website's customer support, but her calls and emails went unanswered.

Based on the case study, which of the following Consumer Right can be exercised by her.

Right to be Heard

Right to consumer education

Right to choose

Right to seek redressal

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.042] Issues of the Environment
[1]1.xviii

Which of the following helps to reduce prejudice and builds up mutual confidence between two persons?

Empathy

Persuasion

Dialogue

Ethics

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.040999999999999995] Public Relations
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[1]1.xix

Identify which of the following concept is NOT required to avoid excessive consumption?

Reduce

Reuse

Refuse

Remember

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Chapter: [0.042] Issues of the Environment
[1]1.xx

The following passage is excerpted from the book ‘MARKETING’:

“The success of your business depends on the success of your marketing efforts. If you can identify what customers want, need and can afford- and give it to them- you will achieve outstanding results.”

Based on the information provided in the passage, which of the following statement describes Marketing-

Marketing is beneficial for both buyers and sellers.

Marketing focuses on short term maximisation of profit.

Marketing works on the principle of Caveat emptor.

Marketing begins after the goods are produced.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.011000000000000001] Markets and Marketing
[10]2
[4]2.i
[2]2.i.a

Distinguish between Apprenticeship training and Internship training.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.032] Recruitment, Selection and Training
[2]2.i.b

Distinguish between Advertising and Sales promotion.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.013000000000000001] Advertising and Brand Promotion
[6]2.ii
[2]2.ii.a

Justify the following sentence for or against and give a reason:

The function of Human Resource Management is advisory in nature.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.031] Importance of Human Resource
[2]2.ii.b

Justify the following sentence for or against and give a reason:

Interview provides an opportunity to improve, a potential employee's experience and skills.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.032] Recruitment, Selection and Training
[2]2.ii.c

Justify the following sentence for or against and give a reason:

Product differentiation is the main aim of branding.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.012] Marketing Mix - 4 P’S
[10]3 | Answer the following questions:
[2]3.i

State and explain any two types of markets on the basis of Nature of Transactions.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.011000000000000001] Markets and Marketing
[2]3.ii

How will Income and Expenditure account benefit a non-trading sports organisation?

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.022000000000000002] Principles of Financial Accounting and Reporting
[2]3.iii

Explain the concept of The Dual Aspect Principle.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.021] Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
[2]3.iv

Name and give examples of any two types of Overheads.

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Chapter: [0.024] Fundamental Concept of Cost
[2]3.v

List any two functions of the central bank.

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Chapter: [0.023] Banking and Bank Transactions
SECTION B (Answer any four questions from this Section.)
[15]4
[5]4.i

Dr. Seema is a reputed senior surgeon who believes in training her junior doctors in the actual operation theatre itself. Identify and explain the method of training undertaken by Dr. Seema. Discuss any two methods of training.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.032] Recruitment, Selection and Training
[5]4.ii

Name and explain how Human Resource Management helps to improve the quality of work life of its employees.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.031] Importance of Human Resource
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[5]4.iii

How is Receipts & Payments Account different from Income & Expenditure Account?

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.022000000000000002] Principles of Financial Accounting and Reporting
[15]5
[5]5.i

Study the picture below and explain any two of its functions.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.023] Banking and Bank Transactions
[5]5.ii

Name and explain the scope of Public Relations with reference to any two stakeholders who create an impact on the business organisation.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.040999999999999995] Public Relations [0.040999999999999995] Public Relations
[5]5.iii

Explain any two stages of marketing.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.011000000000000001] Markets and Marketing
[15]6
[5]6.i

Write a short note on the five beliefs of environmental ethics.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.042] Issues of the Environment
[5]6.ii

Describe cost on the basis of behaviour.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.024] Fundamental Concept of Cost
[5]6.iii

Identify the picture below and explain its features.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.011000000000000001] Markets and Marketing
[15]7
[5]7.i

What do you mean by the term sales?

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Chapter: [0.013999999999999999] Sales and the Selling Process

Explain any two methods of selling.

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Chapter: [0.013999999999999999] Sales and the Selling Process
[5]7.ii

Explain Institutional advertising by stating an example of it.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.013000000000000001] Advertising and Brand Promotion

Explain Concept advertising by stating an example of it.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.013000000000000001] Advertising and Brand Promotion
[5]7.iii
[2.5]7.iii.a

Explain the below mentioned pricing strategy:

Skimming pricing strategy

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.012] Marketing Mix - 4 P’S
[2.5]7.iii.b

Explain the below mentioned pricing strategy:

Penetrating pricing strategy

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.012] Marketing Mix - 4 P’S
[15]8
[5]8.i

Brands are used in business, marketing and advertising for recognition and to create a store value. Based on this statement list any five advantages of branding.

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Chapter: [0.013000000000000001] Advertising and Brand Promotion
[5]8.ii

Write any five fundamental duties of a citizen.

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Chapter: [0.042] Issues of the Environment
[5]8.iii

Define the term GAAP.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.021] Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Explain the need for GAAP for accounting.

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Chapter: [0.021] Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
[15]9

CASE STUDY

Tata Motors-owned Jaguar Land Rover on Friday reported a 4.9 per cent declinein retail sales at 88,121 units in the second quarter ended on September 30, 2020. The company had posted retail sales of 92,710 units in the same quarter previous fiscal year, Sales of the Jaguar brand were at 17,340 units in the second quarter as against 19248 units in the year-ago period, down 9.9 per cent. Similarly, sales of Land Rover brand were down 3.63 per cent at 70,781 units as compared to 73,462 units in the same quarter a year ago.

While there was improvement in sales in the second quarter, it remained constrained by semiconductor shortages, the company said in a statement. "The company continues to see strong demand for its products, with global retail orders again setting new records in the quarter,” it said adding, as on September 30, 2022, the total order book has grown to 2.05 lakh units, up around 5,000 orders from June 30, 2022.

Demand for the new Range Rover, new Range Rover Sport and Defender remained strong, accounting for over 1.45 lakh of the 2.05 lakh orders, it added.

With reference to above case study, answer the following questions:

  1. Explain the advantages of training Tata motor employees.
  2. Analyse and advise on any two suitable promotional mix for Tata motors.
  3. In the context of above case study, Analyze any five advantages of advertising to manufacturers.
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Chapter: [0.012] Marketing Mix - 4 P’S

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