CBSE Class 12 Financial Markets Management 2025
56 questions · 87 marks · 27 with the board’s own marking-scheme answer, 29 with no official answer on the site.
Marks by chapter
Counted from the 56 questions listed below, as the 2025 papers print them. CBSE allocates marks per unit, not per chapter — this is what was observed, not an official CBSE weightage. Every year compared →
| Chapter | Marks | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Trading10 questions | 16 | 18.4% |
| Clearing and Settlement, Legal Framework10 questions | 16 | 18.4% |
| Introduction to Indian Securities Market and Trading Membership9 questions | 14 | 16.1% |
| Future and Option Contracts, Mechanism and Pricing7 questions | 11 | 12.6% |
| Financial Statement Analysis6 questions | 7 | 8.0% |
| Introduction to Derivatives3 questions | 7 | 8.0% |
| Green Skills - IV3 questions | 4 | 4.6% |
| Communication Skills - IV2 questions | 3 | 3.4% |
| Entrepreneurial Skills - IV2 questions | 3 | 3.4% |
| Information and Communication Technology Skills - IV2 questions | 3 | 3.4% |
| Self-Management Skills - IV2 questions | 3 | 3.4% |
56 questions from 2025
- Q1How can excess felling of trees affect ecosystems?1 mk
- Q1What is one potential economic benefit of green jobs for entrepreneurs?1 mk
- Q1How can organisational skills contribute to an entrepreneur’s success?1 mk
- Q1What can happen if one does not listen attentively in communication?1 mk
- Q1Which feature is not mentioned as an advantage of presentation software?1 mk
- Q1People with personality disorder tend to lack guilt and fail to learn from experience.1 mk
- Q2To whom should the payments and delivery of securities from clients be made directly?1 mk
- Q2What is the name of the bluechip index of the NSE?1 mk
- Q2Why does NSE ensure stringent eligibility criteria for membership?1 mk
- Q2Which segment can NSE members not trade in?1 mk
- Q2Who handles investors’ complaints regarding transactions executed on the Exchange?1 mk
- Q2Historically, stock exchanges were owned, controlled and managed by.1 mk
- Q2Which financial instrument is considered a derivative of securities?1 mk
- Q3What does IOC stand for in the context of stop loss orders?1 mk
- Q3Who can introduce the Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) based trading service?1 mk
- Q3Order modification can be performed:1 mk
- Q3Which window in NEAT enables users to enter, modify, or cancel orders directly?1 mk
- Q3What happens if an active order finds a match?1 mk
- Q3What does the Buyback broadcast update?1 mk
- Q3Which activities are not displayed in the Activity Log?1 mk
- Q4Which type of settlement can experience bad deliveries?1 mk
- Q4Which risk is associated with uncertainty in market prices affecting transaction outcomes?1 mk
- Q4Which entity is responsible for identifying short deliveries on the pay-in day?1 mk
- Q4What is the function of a custodian in relation to settlement in NSCCL?1 mk
- Q4What happens in case of short delivery of securities by clearing members?1 mk
- Q4How does NSCCL ensure efficient settlement of trades?1 mk
- Q5Which financial ratios are used to assess the long-term solvency of a firm?1 mk
- Q5Why is EPS considered important for investors?1 mk
- Q5What does the term ‘principal’ refer to in compound interest calculations?1 mk
- Q5What does the Profit and Loss Account help stakeholders assess?1 mk
- Q5What is the simple interest on ₹ 500 borrowed at 8% per annum for 3 years?1 mk
- Q5Which organisation has the authority to allot ISIN for demat shares in India?1 mk
- Q6What was the original name of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME)?1 mk
- Q6The index, such as Nifty 50, typically has a beta of.1 mk
- Q6Hedging in financial markets primarily aims to reduce the:1 mk
- Q6Which term represents the amount of asset that must be delivered under one futures contract?1 mk
- Q6Margin payments are required for trading in contracts.1 mk
- Q6European options can be exercised.1 mk
- Q7How can active listening be ensured?2 mk
- Q8What do you understand by self-awareness?2 mk
- Q9How can you access the filter option in most spreadsheet programs?2 mk
- Q10List any four key qualities that are considered important for a successful entrepreneur.2 mk
- Q11How do greenhouse gases contribute to global warming?2 mk
- Q12What is the duration of the pre-open session and what does it consist of?2 mk
- Q13What happens if there is a shortfall in margin?2 mk
- Q14What is meant by the creation of charge in the context of secured loans?2 mk
- Q15What is the role of regulatory authorities in derivative markets?2 mk
- Q16What is meant by unsystematic risk?2 mk
- Q17Write any three immediate effects on a trading member upon suspension.3 mk
- Q18Describe the responsibilities of a Branch Manager in managing a trading branch. How do they interact with ‘Dealers’ and…3 mk
- Q19What is the concept of ‘Direct Payout’ introduced by NSCCL, and how does it benefit the investors?3 mk
- Q20What are the key differences between trading in a CM Segment and in Futures & Option (F&O) Segment?4 mk
- Q21What are outstanding orders? State their any two special features.4 mk
- Q22The settlement process begins as soon as member’s obligations are determined through the clearing process. The clearing…4 mk
- Q23Compare and contrast the risk exposures associated with interest rate swaps and currency swaps.4 mk
- Q24What is futures contract? Why are futures contracts considered standardised?4 mk
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