Question for HPSC PGT Commerce 2026 - Quiz / Questions / MCQ

Objective Questions

Latest HPSC PGT Commerce Exam Question (Objective Questions), MCQ in English

Subjects : Education Psychology, Pedagogy General Awareness, Subject Knowledge (Commerce)

Question Bank HPSC PGT Commerce (Stage 1) Exam - English

Back to Exam

Education Psychology, Pedagogy General Awareness

Question 1Single Answer

Yojna a weekly journal

A
Ministry of Finance
B
Ministry of Information and Broadcastin
C
Ministry of Rural Development
D
Planning Commission

Question 2Single Answer

I go to Madurai by —– Vaigai Express

A
a
B
an
C
some
D
the

Question 3Single Answer

Passage :

Direction : Question below has two blanks, each blank indicting that some thing has been omitted. Choose the word for each blank which best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

The Finance Department has ……………a centralized online databank system for all statutory government bodies to …………an eye on their assets and liabilities.

A
presented , stay
B
introduced , keep
C
announce , make
D
created , let
E
proclaimed , hold

Question 4Single Answer

How many such pairs of letters are there in the word ‘CLEANLINESS’ each of the which has as many letters between them in the word as they have in the English alphabet, in the same sequence?

A
Two
B
Three
C
Five
D
Four
E
None of these

Question 5Single Answer

Passage :

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z .

Which letter in this alphabet is the eighth letter to the right of the letter and which is tenth letter to the left of the last but one letter of the alphabet ?

Question 6Single Answer

The cash difference between the selling prices of an article at a profit of 4% and 6% is Rs. 3. The ratio of the two selling prices is:__________ ?

A
51:52
B
52:53
C
51:53
D
52:55

Question 7Single Answer

Passage :

information given below and answer the question that follow.
The result of an exam is given below. Out of 1000 students who appeared
(i) 658 failed in Physics
(ii) 166 failed in Physics and Chemistry
(iii) 372 failed in Chemistry, 434 failed in Physics and Maths
(iv) 590 failed in Maths, 126 failed in Maths & Chemistry
Find the number of people who failed in (assuming that none is passed in all subjects.

We have the following equations:
a+ b + c + d + e + f + g = 1000
a + b + d + e = 658, b + d = 166
b + d + c + f = 372
d + e = 434 as in the figure.
d + e + f + g = 590, d + f = 126. Find the values

Chemistry but not in Physics.

A
318
B
198
C
213
D
206

Question 8Single Answer

"Who said, 'India was a parrot unto itself'?

A
Malik Muhammad Joyce
B
Raskhan
C
Rich Khusrow
D
Rich Hasan

Question 9Single Answer

Which is the national game of Bhutan ?

A
badminton
B
basketball
C
football
D
archery

Question 10Single Answer

When was the Constituent Assembly of India formed?

A
1946
B
1947
C
1948
D
1950

Question 11Single Answer

Who is known as the "Father of the Indian Renaissance" ?

A
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
B
Swami Vivekananda
C
Rabindranath Tagore
D
Mahatma Gandhi

Question 12Single Answer

Which of the following best describes the role of psychology in education?

A
Only to understand behavior
B
To apply principles of behavior to enhance learning
C
To focus solely on academic performance
D
None of the above

Question 13Single Answer

Understanding learning styles helps teachers to:

A
Ignore individual differences
B
Design one-size-fits-all lessons
C
Cater to diverse learner needs
D
Focus only on visual learners

Question 14Single Answer

Which psychological theory emphasizes the importance of prior knowledge in learning?

A
Behaviorism
B
Constructivism
C
Humanism
D
Psychoanalysis

Question 15Single Answer

What is the primary purpose of communication in teaching?

A
To deliver content without student interaction
B
To exchange information, ideas, and feelings effectively
C
To maintain strict classroom discipline
D
To assign tasks only

Question 16Single Answer

Which of the following is a component of verbal communication skills in teaching?

A
Body language
B
Clarity of speech
C
Eye contact
D
Gestures

Question 17Single Answer

Haryana was formed as a separate state on?

A
1 November 1966
B
15 August 1947
C
26 January 1950
D
1 November 1956

Question 18Single Answer

Haryana was carved out from which state?

A
Punjab
B
Uttar Pradesh
C
Rajasthan
D
Himachal Pradesh

Question 19Single Answer

The Indian Navy recently received its second indigenous Diving Support Vessel (DSV). What is its name?

A
Nistar
B
Nipun
C
INS Vikrant
D
INS Arihant

Question 20Single Answer

The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, was passed by the Rajya Sabha on which date?

A
27 July 2026
B
29 July 2026
C
31 July 2026
D
30 July 2026

Subject Knowledge (Commerce)

Question 21Single Answer

The primary economic objective of business is:

A
Profit earning
B
Charity
C
Entertainment
D
Social prestige

Question 22Single Answer

Business involves:

A
Economic activities
B
Personal activities only
C
Religious activities only
D
Political activities only

Question 23Single Answer

Which is an essential feature of business?

A
No risk
B
One-time sale only
C
Regular dealings
D
No exchange

Question 24Single Answer

Business risk arises mainly because of:

A
Future uncertainty
B
Certainty
C
Fixed income
D
Government ownership

Question 25Single Answer

Which is not an economic activity?

A
Teaching for salary
B
Selling goods
C
Banking
D
Helping a friend without payment

Question 26Single Answer

Industry is concerned mainly with:

A
Taxation
B
Distribution only
C
Consumption
D
Production

Question 27Single Answer

Commerce facilitates:

A
Production only
B
Personal consumption
C
Exchange of goods and services
D
Farming only

Question 28Single Answer

Extractive industries include:

A
Banking
B
Mining
C
Retailing
D
Insurance

Question 29Single Answer

Genetic industry includes:

A
Insurance
B
Transport
C
Poultry farming
D
Warehousing

Question 30Single Answer

Construction industry belongs to:

A
Secondary industry
B
Primary industry
C
Commerce
D
Direct services

Question 31Single Answer

Manufacturing is classified under:

A
Commerce
B
Extractive industry
C
Secondary industry
D
Trade

Question 32Single Answer

Commerce includes:

A
Production only
B
Trade and auxiliaries to trade
C
Mining only
D
Agriculture only

Question 33Single Answer

Which is an auxiliary to trade?

A
Mining
B
Banking
C
Farming
D
Manufacturing

Question 34Single Answer

Trade means:

A
Mining
B
Manufacturing
C
Buying and selling
D
Warehousing only

Question 35Single Answer

Internal trade takes place:

A
Only online
B
Between two countries
C
Within a country
D
Only in villages

Question 36Single Answer

International trade is also called:

A
Home trade
B
Foreign trade
C
Inland trade
D
Local trade

Question 37Single Answer

Profession requires:

A
Large capital always
B
No training
C
Specialized knowledge
D
Manufacturing unit

Question 38Single Answer

Employment is governed mainly by:

A
Prospectus
B
Partnership deed
C
Memorandum
D
Service contract

Question 39Single Answer

A professional generally earns:

A
Rent only
B
Fees
C
Dividend only
D
Royalty only

Question 40Single Answer

An employee normally receives:

A
Dividend
B
Salary or wages
C
Commission only
D
Interest only

Question 41Single Answer

Profit is the reward for:

A
Donation
B
Employment
C
Business risk
D
Tax payment

Question 42Single Answer

Which activity has an element of risk?

A
Gift
B
Business
C
Hobby
D
Recreation

Question 43Single Answer

A business objective concerned with survival is:

A
Personal hobby
B
Economic objective
C
Religious objective
D
Political objective

Question 44Single Answer

Customer satisfaction is primarily a:

A
Judicial objective
B
Personal objective
C
Business objective
D
Military objective

Question 45Single Answer

Small-scale businesses are generally characterized by:

A
Unlimited market power
B
Limited investment
C
Global monopoly
D
Huge workforce necessarily

Question 46Single Answer

Small businesses contribute significantly to:

A
Employment
B
Inflation only
C
Imports only
D
Monopoly only

Question 47Single Answer

Government assistance to small enterprises may include:

A
Compulsory closure
B
Export prohibition only
C
Higher entry barriers
D
Credit support

Question 48Single Answer

Entrepreneurship is closely associated with:

A
Fixed salary
B
Innovation and risk-taking
C
No uncertainty
D
Consumption only

Question 49Single Answer

Large-scale business usually requires:

A
High capital investment
B
No organization
C
No technology
D
No employees

Question 50Single Answer

A major advantage of small business is:

A
Flexibility
B
Huge bureaucracy
C
Monopoly
D
Unlimited resources

Important Questions Package

HPSC PGT Commerce Exam Online Question Bank Package

Buy HPSC PGT Commerce Important Questions, MCQ, question answer in Hindi & English. It will help you to score high marks in HPSC PGT Commerce question bank 2026 in Online, PDF & Print study material.

+ Free Monthly Current Affairs, GK & more PDF Download

Sr.	Package Name	Amount
1.	HPSC PGT Commerce (Stage 1) Exam - Hindi Description : 1000 Question with Answer	₹101 ~~[₹500]~~
2.	HPSC PGT Commerce (Stage 1) Exam - Hindi Description : 2000 Question with Answer	₹151 ~~[₹500]~~
3.	HPSC PGT Commerce (Stage 1) Exam - English Description : 1000 Question with Answer	₹101 ~~[₹500]~~
4.	HPSC PGT Commerce (Stage 1) Exam - English Description : 2000 Question with Answer	₹151 ~~[₹500]~~
5.	HPSC PGT Commerce (Stage 1) Exam - Hindi Description : 1000 Question & Answer Download in PDF (Send by Email)	₹151 ~~[₹450]~~
6.	HPSC PGT Commerce (Stage 1) Exam - English Description : 1000 Question & Answer Download in PDF (Send by Email)	₹151 ~~[₹450]~~
7.	HPSC PGT Commerce (Stage 1) Exam Question Bank Book - Hindi Description : 1000 Question with Answer (Printed Material)	₹450 ~~[₹800]~~
8.	HPSC PGT Commerce (Stage 1) Exam Question Bank Book - English Description : 1000 Question with Answer (Printed Material)	₹390 ~~[₹600]~~

Subject Knowledge (Commerce)

Question 51Single Answer

The simplest form of business organization is:

A
Sole proprietorship
B
Company
C
Cooperative
D
Public corporation

Question 52Single Answer

A sole proprietor has:

A
Limited liability always
B
Unlimited liability
C
No liability
D
Government liability

Question 53Single Answer

Sole proprietorship is suitable for:

A
Small businesses
B
Very large public utilities only
C
Central banking
D
Stock exchanges

Question 54Single Answer

The sole proprietor enjoys:

A
Direct control
B
Separation of ownership and control
C
Perpetual succession
D
Government management

Question 55Single Answer

Business secrecy is strongest in:

A
Government company
B
Public company
C
Listed company
D
Sole proprietorship

Question 56Single Answer

A major limitation of sole proprietorship is:

A
Limited resources
B
Quick decisions
C
Secrecy
D
Direct motivation

Question 57Single Answer

Joint Hindu Family business is governed traditionally by:

A
Insurance law
B
Company law only
C
Banking law
D
Hindu law

Question 58Single Answer

Head of a Joint Hindu Family business is called:

A
Karta
B
Director
C
Trustee
D
Promoter

Question 59Single Answer

Membership in HUF business arises mainly by:

A
Election
B
Birth
C
Appointment
D
Public issue

Question 60Single Answer

Liability of Karta is generally:

A
Limited to commission
B
Nil
C
Limited to salary
D
Unlimited

Question 61Single Answer

Partnership is based on:

A
Agreement
B
Birth only
C
Government order only
D
Inheritance only

Question 62Single Answer

The document containing terms of partnership is:

A
Memorandum
B
Prospectus
C
Partnership deed
D
Bill of exchange

Question 63Single Answer

Mutual agency is a key feature of:

A
Partnership
B
Sole proprietorship
C
Company
D
Cooperative only

Question 64Single Answer

A partner acts as:

A
Employee only
B
Principal and agent
C
Trustee only
D
Customer only

Question 65Single Answer

Registration of a partnership firm in India is generally:

A
Always prohibited
B
Optional, subject to legal consequences
C
Same as incorporation
D
Done by stock exchange

Question 66Single Answer

A minor may be admitted to:

A
Directorship automatically
B
Full partnership liability
C
Karta position
D
Benefits of partnership

Question 67Single Answer

A company has:

A
No legal identity
B
Separate legal entity
C
No ownership
D
No liability

Question 68Single Answer

Company ownership is represented by:

A
Shares
B
Salaries
C
Wages
D
Rent

Question 69Single Answer

A company enjoys:

A
Automatic dissolution on member's death
B
Perpetual succession
C
No legal status
D
Unlimited life of directors only

Question 70Single Answer

Liability of shareholders in a company limited by shares is normally:

A
Criminal only
B
Unlimited
C
Limited
D
Government guaranteed

Question 71Single Answer

A private company restricts:

A
Management
B
Accounting
C
Transfer of shares
D
Production

Question 72Single Answer

A public company may raise capital from:

A
Public
B
Partners only
C
Karta only
D
Employees only

Question 73Single Answer

The initial stage in company formation is:

A
Dissolution
B
Liquidation
C
Promotion
D
Redemption

Question 74Single Answer

A person who undertakes company formation is:

A
Customer
B
Auditor
C
Creditor
D
Promoter

Question 75Single Answer

Memorandum of Association defines:

A
Stock prices
B
Employee salaries
C
Daily cash balance
D
Company's scope

Question 76Single Answer

Articles of Association contain:

A
National tax rules
B
Internal rules
C
Import tariffs
D
Accounting standards only

Question 77Single Answer

A prospectus is associated mainly with:

A
Public issue
B
Partnership formation
C
Sole proprietorship
D
HUF

Question 78Single Answer

Cooperative organization is based mainly on:

A
Monopoly
B
Profit maximization only
C
Mutual help
D
Speculation

Question 79Single Answer

The basic principle of a cooperative is:

A
One share, unlimited votes
B
Democratic control
C
Hereditary management
D
Secret membership

Question 80Single Answer

In a cooperative society, voting commonly follows:

A
Capital-based voting only
B
One share, ten votes
C
One member, one vote
D
No voting

Question 81Single Answer

Cooperative societies aim primarily at:

A
Speculation
B
Service to members
C
Maximum monopoly profit
D
Eliminating membership

Question 82Single Answer

Consumer cooperatives are formed mainly to:

A
Supply goods to members
B
Manufacture aircraft
C
Operate stock exchanges
D
Issue currency

Question 83Single Answer

Producer cooperatives primarily assist:

A
Courts
B
Foreign governments
C
Small producers
D
Tax departments

Question 84Single Answer

Credit cooperatives provide:

A
Transportation only
B
Financial assistance
C
Mining rights
D
Legal judgments

Question 85Single Answer

Housing cooperatives assist members in:

A
Mining
B
Export licensing
C
Housing needs
D
Insurance regulation

Question 86Single Answer

Which form has the greatest continuity?

A
Company
B
Sole proprietorship
C
Temporary partnership
D
Informal group

Question 87Single Answer

Which form provides maximum personal control?

A
Public company
B
Sole proprietorship
C
Cooperative federation
D
Government company

Question 88Single Answer

Which form combines capital of many investors?

A
Sole proprietorship
B
Joint stock company
C
HUF only
D
Employment

Question 89Single Answer

Partnership is especially suitable where:

A
Currency is issued
B
Millions of public investors are required
C
Sovereign functions are involved
D
Personal skills of partners matter

Question 90Single Answer

Limited liability encourages:

A
Unlimited personal risk
B
Investment
C
No capital formation
D
Business closure

Question 91Single Answer

A private-sector enterprise is owned mainly by:

A
Judiciary
B
Government only
C
Private individuals
D
Legislature

Question 92Single Answer

Public-sector enterprises are owned mainly by:

A
Foreign tourists
B
Employees only
C
Consumers only
D
Government

Question 93Single Answer

Joint-sector enterprises involve:

A
Employees only
B
Government only
C
Foreign trade only
D
Government and private participation

Question 94Single Answer

A departmental undertaking is directly controlled by:

A
Government department
B
Private promoter
C
Partnership firm
D
Cooperative members

Question 95Single Answer

A statutory corporation is created by:

A
Oral agreement
B
Partnership deed
C
Special legislation
D
Trade credit

Question 96Single Answer

A government company is registered under:

A
Cooperative law only
B
Partnership law only
C
Contract law only
D
Company law

Question 97Single Answer

Public enterprises are often established for:

A
Public welfare
B
Personal consumption
C
Speculation only
D
Family succession

Question 98Single Answer

Strategic industries are often associated with:

A
Street retailing only
B
Public-sector participation
C
Household activities
D
Personal hobbies

Question 99Single Answer

Disinvestment means:

A
Purchase of more inventory
B
Sale of government stake
C
Increase in wages
D
Issue of currency

Question 100Single Answer

Privatization generally means:

A
Government monopoly expansion
B
Complete nationalization
C
Elimination of markets
D
Greater private participation

Back to Exam

Latest HPSC PGT Commerce Exam Question (Objective Questions), MCQ in English

Education Psychology, Pedagogy General Awareness

Subject Knowledge (Commerce)

HPSC PGT Commerce Exam Online Question Bank Package

Subject Knowledge (Commerce)

Quick View