Tamil Nadu Board conducted the Class 12 Commerce Public Board Exam 2026. Students can download the Tamil Nadu Board Class 12 Commerce Question Paper 2026 with Solutions PDF from the link below.

The Tamil Nadu Board Class 12 Commerce Public paper covered key topics such as principles of management, trade and commerce, business environment, marketing, and financial services. Students were expected to demonstrate a clear understanding of business operations, commercial activities, entrepreneurship, and decision-making in business. The exam assessed both theoretical knowledge and application-based questions related to commerce and business studies.

Tamil Nadu Board Class 12 2026 Commerce Public Question Paper with Solution PDF

Tamil Nadu Board Class 12 2026 Commerce Public Question Paper with Solution PDF Download PDF Check Solution

Question 1:

The term Consumerism came into existence in the year _________.

  • (A) 1934
  • (B) 1960
  • (C) 1958
  • (D) 1957

Question 2:

Delegation of Authority is easily done with the help of _________.

  • (A) MBO
  • (B) MBM
  • (C) MBA
  • (D) MBE

Question 3:

_________ is designed to transform India to a global design and manufacturing hub.

  • (A) Startup India
  • (B) Digital India
  • (C) Design India
  • (D) Make in India

Question 4:

Which of the following is not a consumer right summed up by John F. Kennedy?

  • (A) Right to Consume
  • (B) Right to Safety
  • (C) Right to be Informed
  • (D) Right to Choose

Question 5:

_________ is the oldest Stock Exchange in the world.

  • (A) National Stock Exchange
  • (B) London Stock Exchange
  • (C) Amsterdam Stock Exchange
  • (D) Bombay Stock Exchange

Question 6:

Which meeting is not classified as Share Holder's Meeting under Companies Act 2013?

  • (A) Annual General Meeting
  • (B) Statutory Meeting
  • (C) Extraordinary General Meeting
  • (D) Committees Meeting

Question 7:

Assertion: Consumer Protection Act was passed in the year 1986.

Reason: This Act protects consumers against marketing of goods which are hazardous and dangerous to life and property of consumers.

  • (A) Assertion and Reason both are correct and Reason is correct explanation.
  • (B) Assertion is correct and Reason is wrong.
  • (C) Assertion is wrong and Reason is correct.
  • (D) Assertion and Reason both are wrong.

Question 8:

Transfer is an _________ Source of Recruitment.

  • (A) External
  • (B) Outsourcing
  • (C) Internal
  • (D) None of the above

Question 9:

Scientific Management is developed by:

  • (A) Mayo
  • (B) Fayol
  • (C) Jacob
  • (D) Taylor

Question 10:

The initial stage of marketing system is _________.

  • (A) Barter system
  • (B) Monopoly system
  • (C) Self producing
  • (D) Exchange to money

Question 11:

The two major types of business environment are _________ and _________.

  • (A) Good and Bad
  • (B) Positive and Negative
  • (C) Allowable and Unallowable
  • (D) Internal and External

Question 12:

How many times a security can be sold in a Secondary Market?

  • (A) Three times
  • (B) Only one time
  • (C) Multiple times
  • (D) Two times

Question 13:

Participants in the capital market include _________.

  • (A) Corporate
  • (B) Financial Institutions
  • (C) Individuals
  • (D) All of the above

Question 14:

Selection is usually considered as a _________ process.

  • (A) Negative
  • (B) Natural
  • (C) Positive
  • (D) None of these

Question 15:

Which one is the main element of marketing mix?

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

Question 16:

There are _________ Stock Exchanges in the country.

  • (A) 20
  • (B) 21
  • (C) 25
  • (D) 24

Question 17:

_________ means permitting the private sector to set up industries which were previously reserved for public sector.

  • (A) Globalisation
  • (B) Liberalisation
  • (C) Public Enterprise
  • (D) Privatisation

Question 18:

Which of the following functions is not classified into commercial function?

  • (A) Marketing function
  • (B) Accounting function
  • (C) Organising function
  • (D) Finance function

Question 19:

Which of the below constitutes the essential element of Contract of Sale?

  • (A) Transfer of property
  • (B) Price
  • (C) Two parties
  • (D) All of the above

Question 20:

Section ‘6’ of Negotiable Instruments Act 1881 deals with:

  • (A) Bills of Exchange
  • (B) Cheque
  • (C) Promissory Note
  • (D) None of the above

Question 21:

List out the management tools.


Question 22:

What is Government Securities Market?


Question 23:

Write any two objectives of SEBI.


Question 24:

State e-Learning method.


Question 25:

What is green marketing?


Question 26:

Give any two advantages of Globalisation.


Question 27:

Who is Agricultural Entrepreneur?


Question 28:

What is QUORUM?


Question 29:

What is your opinion about Unpaid seller?


Question 30:

What is Speculation?


Question 31:

How the employees are informed about important matters in a company?


Question 32:

What are the general features of a Treasury Bill? (any three)


Question 33:

What is meant by Dematerialization?


Question 34:

What is Stress Interview?


Question 35:

What are the advantages of E-marketing?


Question 36:

What are the important legislations related to Consumerism in India? (any three)


Question 37:

Write a short note on New Economic Policy.


Question 38:

Explain about the imitative entrepreneur.


Question 39:

What is meant by viral marketing?


Question 40:

List out Navratna Companies. (any three)


Question 41:

(a) Explain the various functions of Management. (any 5)


Question 41:

(b) Describe briefly the different types of Directors. (any 5)


Question 42:

(a) Explain the micro environmental factors of business. (any 5)


Question 42:

(b) Explain the functions of Stock Exchange. (any 5)


Question 43:

(a) Describe the operative functions of HRM.


Question 43:

(b) Discuss the challenges faced by Women entrepreneur.


Question 44:

(a) How the market can be classified on the basis of Economics?


Question 44:

(b) Explain the role of business in consumer protection.


Question 45:

(a) Explain the highlights of the LPG policy.


Question 45:

(b) Explain in detail the essential elements of Contract of Sale.


Question 46:

(a) Write notes on:

(i) Soft Commodities market.


Question 46:

(ii) National Clearance and Depository System (NCDS).


Question 46:

(b) Enumerate the functions of Marketer.


Question 47:

(a) What are the differences between Shares and Debentures?


Question 47:

(b) Explain the concept of Management.