NIOS Class 10 Business Studies (215) Solved Practical File
Table of Contents
| S.No. | Activity Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Classify these under Business, Profession and Employment and Show the data in following format |
| 2 | Talk to any five shopkeepers or any other businessman and find out: |
| 3 | Collect information from books, magazines and newspapers about the important items of export and import in India. Also find out the names of at least five ports used for foreign trade in our country. |
| 4 | Find out from some shop–keepers or any other businessperson of your locality about what are their objectives of running the business. Classify these objectives on the basis of the different types of objectives you have learnt |
| 5 | Identify five business activities being carried on in your locality. Classify them into ‘Industry‘or ‘Commerce’. Further, under Industry, can you tell whether they are primary, secondary or tertiary industries? Show your Report in following Format: |
| 6 | Survey any five shops in your nearby market and make a list of different shops. Identify at least four business units owned by single individuals. Ask any shopkeeper of a small shop in your locality about the problems faced by him in expanding his business activities. |
| 7 | Collect any five items of daily use (Packed items) and list the names of the companies manufacturing those items. Classify those companies as public and private limited companies. Which of them are Multinational Companies? Show your Report in following Format: |
| 8 | Visit the nearest market of your area and ask any five traders which mode of transport they are using for transportation of their goods and why? Ask them for advantages and disadvantages of that mode of transport |
| 9 | Make a list of any four items which are produced throughout the year but used in a specific season. Make a list of any four items which are produced in a specific season but used throughout the year |
| 10 | Ask any five sole proprietors of your locality whether he/she is interested in converting his/her business to a partnership firm. Note down the reasons given by the sole proprietor. |
| 11 | Visit the office of any five Co-operative societies in your locality/village or nearby village and find out: |
| 12 | Make a list of Banks operating in your locality and classify them according to their functions |
| 13 | Go to the nearest branch of any bank and collect information about various types of accounts which can be opened in that branch. Show your Report in the following Format: |
| 14 | Go to the businesspersons of your locality who have got insurance cover against different types of uncertainties. Make a list of at least five of such shopkeepers with their names, address and ask them the nature of Insurance cover, name of policy and advantages of such policy. Show your Report in the following Format: |
| 15 | Read the Newspaper and find out from the articles and advertisements about the products being sold through Mail Order Business. Study the advantages and disadvantages of Mail Order Business. Show your Report in the following Format: |
| 16 | Prepare a list of goods and services you are using in your day to day life. As a consumer have you ever faced any problem while buying goods and services? Study the various rights of consumers. Show your Report in the following Format: |
| 17 | Make a list of any five Indian companies entering into Joint Ventures with foreign companies. Find out the apparent benefits derived out of such ventures. Show your Report in the following Format: |
| 18 | Using newspapers, magazines and other business references, identify and describe at least five companies that you think are socially responsible and at least five companies that you think are socially not responsible. Show your Report in the following Format: |
| 19 | Collect information through advertisements in newspapers and magazines regarding various sales promotion schemes introduced by manufacturers. Show your Report in following Format: |
| 20 | Prepare a comparative chart of the following sources of finance in the given format: |
Sample Activities for Business Studies (215)
Below are five sample activities from the NIOS Class 10 Business Studies (215) syllabus, covering economic activities, business objectives, company classification, banking, and consumer rights. For the complete set of 20 activities, contact Unnati Education at +91 8800 777430.
Project 1: Classify Activities under Business, Profession, and Employment
Objective: To classify various activities into Business, Profession, and Employment categories.
Materials Required: Notebook, pen, reference material (NIOS Business Studies textbook).
Procedure: List 10 activities (e.g., shopkeeping, teaching, factory work). Classify each as Business (profit-driven), Profession (specialized skill-based), or Employment (salaried work). Present in a table with columns: Activity, Category, Reason.
Observations: Shopkeeping: Business, profit-driven. Teaching: Profession, requires qualifications. Factory work: Employment, fixed salary. Five activities classified correctly.
Conclusion: Understanding economic activities helps distinguish roles in the economy, aiding career choices.
Project 4: Identify Business Objectives of Local Businesspersons
Objective: To identify and classify business objectives of local shopkeepers.
Materials Required: Notebook, pen, access to local shopkeepers.
Procedure: Interview five shopkeepers about their business objectives (e.g., profit, customer satisfaction, growth). Classify objectives as economic (profit), social (community welfare), or personal (reputation). Present in a table with columns: Shopkeeper, Objective, Type.
Observations: Grocery store: profit (economic). Pharmacy: customer health (social). Bakery: brand reputation (personal). All objectives aligned with syllabus categories.
Conclusion: Businesses balance economic, social, and personal objectives, reflecting diverse motivations.
Project 7: Classify Companies Producing Daily Use Items
Objective: To identify and classify companies producing daily use items as public, private, or multinational.
Materials Required: Notebook, pen, five packed items (e.g., toothpaste, soap), internet/newspapers.
Procedure: Collect five daily use items (e.g., Colgate toothpaste, Lux soap). Note manufacturer names. Research and classify as Public (government-owned), Private (individually owned), or Multinational (global operations). Present in a table with columns: Item, Company, Type.
Observations: Colgate: Colgate-Palmolive, Multinational. Lux: Unilever, Multinational. Amul Milk: GCMMF, Private. Two multinational, three private identified.
Conclusion: Most daily use items are produced by private or multinational companies, reflecting global market trends.
Project 13: Collect Information on Bank Account Types
Objective: To gather and present information on types of bank accounts available at a local bank branch.
Materials Required: Notebook, pen, access to a bank branch (e.g., SBI).
Procedure: Visit a bank branch (e.g., State Bank of India). Interview a bank officer about account types (e.g., savings, current, fixed deposit). Note features, eligibility, and benefits. Present in a table with columns: Account Type, Features, Eligibility, Benefits.
Observations: Savings: Low minimum balance, interest-earning, for individuals. Current: No interest, for businesses. Fixed Deposit: High interest, fixed tenure. Four account types identified.
Conclusion: Different account types cater to varied financial needs, supporting personal and business goals.
Project 16: Study Consumer Goods, Services, and Rights
Objective: To list daily use goods/services, identify consumer problems, and study consumer rights.
Materials Required: Notebook, pen, access to personal experiences, internet for consumer rights.
Procedure: List 10 goods (e.g., milk, soap) and services (e.g., electricity, internet) used daily. Note one consumer problem (e.g., defective product). Research consumer rights (e.g., right to safety, redressal). Present in a table with columns: Item/Service, Problem, Consumer Right.
Observations: Milk: Spoiled, Right to Safety. Internet: Slow speed, Right to Redressal. Five goods, five services listed with problems and rights.
Conclusion: Awareness of consumer rights empowers users to address issues with goods and services.
Viva Questions Preparation
Objective: To prepare for viva questions related to Business Studies (215) practicals.
Sample Questions and Answers:
- Q1: What is the difference between Business, Profession, and Employment?
A: Business is profit-driven, Profession requires specialized skills, and Employment involves salaried work. - Q2: Why do businesses have social objectives?
A: Social objectives like community welfare enhance reputation and societal impact. - Q3: What distinguishes a multinational company?
A: A multinational company operates in multiple countries, like Unilever or Colgate-Palmolive. - Q4: Why do banks offer different account types?
A: To meet diverse needs, like savings for individuals or current accounts for businesses. - Q5: Why are consumer rights important?
A: They protect consumers from defective products and ensure fair treatment.
Conclusion: Preparing viva answers enhances understanding and exam confidence.
Formatting Guidelines for NIOS Business Studies 215 Practical File
- Notebook: Use a hard cover notebook (one side ruled, one side blank) or A4 sheets bound together.
- Structure: Include cover page, index, aim, materials required, procedure/method, observation concluding, and viva-type questions with the appropriate index pages and pages for certification.
- Submission: Submit 10 projects (or as specified by study center) by March 15, 2025, for April exams or September for October exams. Verify deadlines with your center.
- Diagrams/Tables: Include neat, labeled tables (e.g., activity classification, bank accounts) on blank pages.
- Marks: Practicals carry 30 marks (out of 100, with 70 for theory). Incomplete files may result in SYCP status.
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