CUET 2026 Business Studies May 21 Shift 1 Question Paper- Download Answer Key and Solution PDF

CUET 2026 May 21 Shift 1 Business Studies Question Paper is available for download here. NTA is conducting the CUET 2026 exam from 11th May to 31st May.

CUET 2026 Business Studies exam consists of 50 questions for 250 marks to be attempted in 60 minutes.
As per the marking scheme, 5 marks are awarded for each correct answer, and 1 mark is deducted for incorrect answer.

Candidates can download CUET 2026 May 21 Shift 1 Business Studies Question Paper with Answer Key and Solution PDF from links provided below.

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Question 1:

Which of the following is a feature of planning in Business Studies?

(A) It eliminates all risks completely
(B) It is a mental exercise
(C) It discourages innovation
(D) It is unnecessary in dynamic environments

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Question 2:

Which level of management is responsible for implementing policies and plans?

(A) Top level management
(B) Middle level management
(C) Operational level management
(D) Shareholders

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Question 3:

Which principle of management states that a subordinate should receive orders from only one superior?

(A) Unity of Direction
(B) Scalar Chain
(C) Unity of Command
(D) Equity

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Question 4:

Decentralisation refers to:

(A) Retention of authority at top level
(B) Delegation of authority throughout all levels
(C) Complete absence of authority
(D) Transfer of responsibility without authority

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Question 5:

Which of the following is not a financial incentive?

(A) Bonus
(B) Profit sharing
(C) Job security
(D) Commission

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Question 6:

Which element of marketing mix is concerned with physical distribution and storage of goods?

(A) Product
(B) Price
(C) Promotion
(D) Place

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Question 7:

Which document is issued by a seller to the buyer showing details of goods sold and amount payable?

(A) Debit Note
(B) Invoice
(C) Cheque
(D) Voucher

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Question 8:

The process of comparing actual performance with standards and taking corrective action is known as:

(A) Planning
(B) Staffing
(C) Controlling
(D) Directing

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Question 9:

SEBI primarily regulates:

(A) Agricultural markets
(B) Banking sector only
(C) Securities market
(D) Foreign trade

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Question 10:

Which of the following is a feature of coordination?

(A) It increases conflicts
(B) It integrates group efforts
(C) It delays organisational goals
(D) It reduces unity of action

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CUET UG 2026 Exam Pattern

Parameter	Details
Exam Name	Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG) 2026
Conducting Body	National Testing Agency (NTA)
Exam Mode	Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Exam Duration	60 minutes per test
Total Sections	3 (Languages, Domain Subjects, General Test)
Question Type	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Questions per Test	50 questions (all compulsory)
Marking Scheme	+5 for correct, -1 for incorrect
Maximum Marks	250 marks per test
Maximum Subject Choices	5 subjects in total
Syllabus Base	Class 12 NCERT (mainly for Domain Subjects)

CUET UG 2026 Paper Analysis

CUET Questions

1.
Which principle of Henry Fayol suggests that there should be one head and one plan for a group of activities having the same objective?

Unity of Command
Unity of Direction
Scalar Chain
Division of Work

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2.
Given below are two statements:
Assertion (A): Division of work increases efficiency and productivity.
Reason (R): Specialisation enables workers to become experts in their assigned tasks.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
A is true but R is false
A is false but R is true

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3.
Match the levels of management in Column I with their primary responsibilities in Column II.
Column I Column II
(A) Top Management (I) Supervising workers
(B) Middle Management (II) Implementing policies
(C) Supervisory Management (III) Formulating policies
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Column I	Column II
(A)	Top Management	(I)	Supervising workers
(B)	Middle Management	(II)	Implementing policies
(C)	Supervisory Management	(III)	Formulating policies

A-I, B-II, C-III
A-III, B-II, C-I
A-II, B-I, C-III
A-III, B-I, C-II

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4.
What is the primary objective of the 'Staffing' function in management?

To set organizational goals
To supervise the workforce
To place the right person at the right job
To monitor organizational progress

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5.
Which of the following is a right of the consumer under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019?

Right to Profit
Right to be Informed
Right to Dictate Price
Right to Monopolize

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6.
Which financial market deals in short-term debt instruments and has a maturity period of less than one year?

Capital Market
Money Market
Stock Market
Bond Market

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CUET 2026 Business Studies May 21 Shift 1 Question Paper- Download Answer Key and Solution PDF

CUET 2026 Business Studies May 21 Shift 1 Question Paper with Solution PDF

CUET UG 2026 Exam Pattern

CUET UG 2026 Paper Analysis

CUET Questions

1.
Which principle of Henry Fayol suggests that there should be one head and one plan for a group of activities having the same objective?

2.
Given below are two statements:
Assertion (A): Division of work increases efficiency and productivity.
Reason (R): Specialisation enables workers to become experts in their assigned tasks.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

4.
What is the primary objective of the 'Staffing' function in management?

5.
Which of the following is a right of the consumer under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019?

6.
Which financial market deals in short-term debt instruments and has a maturity period of less than one year?

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CUET 2026 Business Studies May 21 Shift 1 Question Paper with Solution PDF

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CUET Questions

1.Which principle of Henry Fayol suggests that there should be one head and one plan for a group of activities having the same objective?

2.Given below are two statements: Assertion (A): Division of work increases efficiency and productivity. Reason (R): Specialisation enables workers to become experts in their assigned tasks. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

4.What is the primary objective of the 'Staffing' function in management?

5.Which of the following is a right of the consumer under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019?

6.Which financial market deals in short-term debt instruments and has a maturity period of less than one year?

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1.
Which principle of Henry Fayol suggests that there should be one head and one plan for a group of activities having the same objective?

2.
Given below are two statements:
Assertion (A): Division of work increases efficiency and productivity.
Reason (R): Specialisation enables workers to become experts in their assigned tasks.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

4.
What is the primary objective of the 'Staffing' function in management?

5.
Which of the following is a right of the consumer under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019?

6.
Which financial market deals in short-term debt instruments and has a maturity period of less than one year?