CUET 2026 May 12 Shift 1 Business Studies Question Paper is available for download here. NTA is conducting the CUET UG 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 12 Business Studies Question Paper with Answer Key and Solution PDF from links provided below.

CUET 2026 Business Studies May 12 Shift 1 Question Paper with Solution PDF

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Question 1:

Match List-I with List-II:

List-I List-II
(A) Single use plan (I) Follow-up action
(B) Standing plan (II) Budget
(C) Limitation of planning (III) Huge costs
(D) Steps in planning (IV) Policy
 

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • (A) (A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(III), (D)-(I)
  • (B) (A)-(I), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(III)
  • (C) (A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)
  • (D) (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)

Question 2:

Arrange the right order in which process of Motivation takes place:

[(A)] Drives
[(B)] Tension
[(C)] Unsatisfied need
[(D)] Search behaviour
[(E)] Satisfied need

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • (A) (C), (B), (D), (E), (A)
  • (B) (C), (B), (A), (D), (E)
  • (C) (B), (A), (D), (C), (E)
  • (D) (E), (B), (D), (A), (C)

Question 3:

SEBI has three types of functions including protective functions. _____ functions include regulation and development functions.

  • (A) Investment
  • (B) Training
  • (C) Regulatory
  • (D) Registration

Question 4:

The function of _____ is very important since there is a gap between irregular demand and irregular supply of goods.

  • (A) Transportation
  • (B) Advertising
  • (C) Warehousing
  • (D) Selling

Question 5:

Identify the type of Decision not taken by finance manager in a company.

  • (A) Investment decision
  • (B) Interest decision
  • (C) Financing decision
  • (D) Dividend decision

Question 6:

Identify the Right sequence of the Planning process?

[(A)] Developing premises
[(B)] Identifying alternative courses of action
[(C)] Evaluating alternative courses
[(D)] Selecting an alternative
[(E)] Setting objectives

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • (A) (A), (E), (B), (C), (D)
  • (B) (A), (B), (C), (E), (D)
  • (C) (E), (A), (B), (C), (D)
  • (D) (E), (B), (A), (C), (D)

Question 7:

As per the Consumer Protection Act 2019, in National Commission there should be how many women members?

  • (A) Two
  • (B) Three
  • (C) One
  • (D) Four

Question 8:

``In a manufacturing organisation, an increase of 5 percent in the labour cost may be more troublesome than a 15 percent increase in postal charges''. The above is an example of

  • (A) Critical point control
  • (B) Taking corrective action
  • (C) Analysing deviation by management by exception technique
  • (D) Feedback

Question 9:

``Controlling helps to minimise dishonest behaviour on the part of the employees by keeping a check on their activities''. Identify the importance of Controlling highlighted in the above sentence.

  • (A) Accomplishing organisational goals
  • (B) Making efficient use of Resources
  • (C) Ensuring order and discipline
  • (D) Judging accuracy of standards

Question 10:

``Applicants introduced by present employees or their friends and relatives may prove to be good source of Recruitment''. Identify the source of Recruitment highlighted in the above sentence.

  • (A) Web publishing
  • (B) Campus Recruitment
  • (C) Recommendation of Employees
  • (D) Advertisements

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)

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