Controlling: Class 12 Business Studies (CBSE) important questions and practice
Controlling is chapter 8 of 12 in CBSE Class 12 Business Studies. Below are the topics the paper draws from, the question types that come up again and again, and a free practice test on this chapter alone.
Topics in this chapter
- Meaning, nature and importance of controlling
- Relationship between planning and controlling
- Controlling process: setting standards, measuring performance, comparing, analysing deviations, corrective action
- Critical point control and management by exception
- Limitations of controlling
What examiners usually ask
- 'Planning is looking ahead and controlling is looking back.' Comment
- Explain the steps in the process of controlling
- What is meant by management by exception? Explain with an example
Exam tip
The planning-controlling relationship is a classic 4-mark question: argue that planning is prescriptive while controlling is evaluative, then conclude they are 'inseparable twins'; also define critical point control and management by exception separately.
Controlling on other boards and exams
Frequently asked questions
What are the important questions from Controlling for CBSE Class 12?
The question types listed above repeat most often in CBSE Class 12 Business Studies papers for this chapter. Practise them with the chapter test and then attempt them inside a full previous-year paper under time.
Is Controlling in the CBSE Class 12 Business Studies syllabus?
Yes. Controlling is part of the current CBSE Class 12 Business Studies syllabus, as listed on this site from the prescribed textbook.
Can I practise Controlling MCQs in Hindi?
Yes. The chapter test and explanations are available in Hindi and English, with an AI doubt solver for any question.