PSEB CLASS 12 FUNDAMENTAL OF E BUSINESS GUESS PAPER MARCH 2026 SET 1

CLASS-XII GUESS PAPER (2025-26) - SET 2

Subject: Fundamentals of E-Business

Time Allowed: 3 Hrs      |      Maximum Marks: 80

General Instructions:

• The question paper covers the whole syllabus.
• There are five sections (A, B, C, D, and E) in the paper, and all sections are compulsory.
• Section-A: Question 1 consists of 20 sub-parts carrying 1 mark each.
• Section-B: Question 2 consists of 10 sub-parts carrying 2 marks each.
• Section-C: Question 3 consists of 4 sub-parts (with internal choice) carrying 4 marks each.
• Section-D: Question 4 comprises 2 Case-Based questions with 6 follow-up questions carrying 1 mark each.
• Section-E: Question 5 consists of 2 sub-parts (with internal choice) carrying 6 marks each.

SECTION - A (20 Marks)

Q. 1 All parts are compulsory. Each question carries 1 mark: (1x20 = 20)

Answer the following Questions (1 to 5):

1. What is the full form of URL?
2. Name any one multimedia software.
3. What does C2C stand for in the context of E-Commerce?
4. Name any one mode of digital payment.
5. Define the term 'Software'.

Fill in the Blanks (6 to 10):

6. ________ allows customers to access their bank accounts and make transactions using a smartphone. (M-banking / E-tourism)
7. E-Commerce helps businesses reduce the need for ________ infrastructure. (physical / digital)
8. ________ computing focuses on reducing the environmental impact of using computers. (Green / Quantum)
9. The process of buying and selling products over the internet is called ________. (E-Business / E-Governance)
10. DigiLocker is an initiative primarily used for storing ________. (digital documents / digital currency)

Write True or False (11 to 15):

11. An ATM provides 24/7 cash withdrawal and balance inquiry facilities.
12. Digital signatures are not legally recognized in India under the IT Act.
13. A Demat account is used to hold shares and securities in electronic form.
14. E-retailing is considered a subset of E-commerce.
15. E-Tourism platforms cannot be used for booking flight tickets online.

Multiple Choice Questions (16 to 20):

16. Which of the following is NOT a search engine?
    (a) Google    (b) Yahoo    (c) Microsoft Word    (d) Bing
17. B2B in e-commerce stands for:
    (a) Business to Buyer    (b) Business to Business    (c) Buyer to Business    (d) Business to Bank
18. Which of these is a popular digital wallet in India?
    (a) Paytm    (b) Physical Cash    (c) Paper Cheque    (d) Demand Draft
19. E-Governance helps the government in achieving:
    (a) Transparency    (b) Speed in service delivery    (c) Accountability    (d) All of these
20. Which emerging technology uses 'Qubits' to process information?
    (a) Traditional computing    (b) Quantum computing    (c) Cloud computing    (d) Green computing

SECTION - B (20 Marks)

Q. 2 All parts are compulsory. Each question carries 2 marks. Answer in 40-60 words: (2x10 = 20)

1. Write any two common uses of the Internet in daily life.
2. What do you mean by a Search Engine? Give one example.
3. Define the term 'Multimedia'.
4. What is the primary goal of Green Computing?
5. Write any two main benefits of E-Commerce to businesses.
6. What do you understand by a Debit Card?
7. State the meaning of E-Banking.
8. Define E-Retailing in brief.
9. Write two key features of an E-Tourism website.
10. What is the purpose of a Demat Account?

SECTION - C (16 Marks)

Q. 3 All parts are compulsory. Each question carries 4 marks. Answer in 80-100 words: (4x4 = 16)

1. Discuss any four hardware requirements for a Multimedia computer system.
   OR
   Write any four major benefits of Quantum Computing for modern businesses.


2. Explain any four main objectives of implementing E-Governance.
   OR
   Explain the C2C (Consumer-to-Consumer) model of E-Commerce with a suitable example.


3. Write any four advantages of Mobile Banking (M-Banking) for users.
   OR
   Differentiate between Traditional Marketing and E-Marketing on any four bases.


4. Discuss any four distinct advantages of E-Tourism for travelers.
   OR
   Write any four features or benefits of E-Trading of Securities.

SECTION - D (12 Marks)

Q. 4 Source Based / Case Based Questions. Each case carries 6 marks (1x6=6 per case): (6x2 = 12)

i. Read the case given below and answer the following questions:

"The government recently launched a comprehensive digital portal allowing citizens to apply for passports, pay property taxes, and access land records online. This technology initiative aims to reduce physical paperwork, bring transparency to administrative processes, and eliminate middlemen. Citizens can now access these services 24/7 from the comfort of their homes using a smartphone or computer. However, people residing in remote rural areas with poor internet connectivity still face significant challenges in accessing and utilizing these portals effectively."

1. Which concept is primarily highlighted in the above case?
   (a) E-Tourism    (b) E-Governance    (c) E-Trading    (d) E-Marketing
2. The primary aim of this government initiative is to bring ________.
   (a) Corruption    (b) Transparency    (c) Physical queues    (d) High operational costs
3. Implementing such digital portals reduces the need for ________.
   (a) Paperwork    (b) Internet connections    (c) Computers    (d) Electronic data
4. Citizens can access these online government services ________ hours a day. (24 / 12)
5. Poor ________ connectivity is mentioned as a major challenge for rural areas. (internet / road)
6. The portal allows citizens to pay their property taxes online. (True / False)

ii. Read the case given below and answer the following questions:

"XYZ Bank recently introduced a unified mobile application for its customers. With this app, customers can transfer funds, check account balances, and pay utility bills instantly from anywhere. The app uses secure encryption and requires a secret PIN or biometric authentication (like a fingerprint) to complete any transaction. This shift to mobile-based banking has significantly reduced the footfall in the physical branches of the bank, saving time for the customers and reducing operational costs for the bank. To ensure safety, the bank regularly issues advisories warning customers not to share their OTPs or PINs to avoid cyber frauds."

1. The mobile application introduced by XYZ Bank is an excellent example of ________.
   (a) E-Tourism    (b) M-Banking    (c) E-Trading    (d) E-Governance
2. Which of the following is an advantage of the mobile app mentioned in the case?
   (a) Increased branch footfall    (b) Instant fund transfer    (c) Slower transactions    (d) Higher physical banking costs
3. The bank uses a ________ for authenticating and securing transactions.
   (a) Paper Checkbook    (b) PIN or biometric    (c) Physical Signature    (d) Rubber Stamp
4. Mobile banking helps significantly reduce operational ________ for the bank. (costs / profits)
5. Customers are strictly advised not to share their ________ to prevent financial fraud. (OTPs / account numbers)
6. M-banking has increased the footfall of customers in physical bank branches. (True / False)

SECTION - E (12 Marks)

Q. 5 All parts are compulsory. Each question carries 6 marks. Answer in 120-150 words: (6x2 = 12)

1. Discuss the Information Technology Act, 2000. Explain its main objectives and highlight any four of its key features.
   OR
   What do you mean by E-Commerce? Discuss its three major advantages and three major disadvantages in the modern business environment.


2. What is meant by Digital Payment? Explain any five popular methods/modes of digital payments currently used in India.
   OR
   Define E-Marketing. Discuss its major advantages over traditional marketing methods in reaching today's consumers.

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