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Business, Trade and Commerce — Revision Notes

CBSE · Class 11 · Business Studies

Business, Trade and Commerce revision notes for CBSE Class 11 Business Studies: 4 topics in quick points. Includes Meaning and Nature of Business, Role.

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Key Topics to Revise

1

Meaning and Nature of Business

  • The term business is derived from the word busy.
  • Business is an occupation in which people regularly engage in purchase, production, and/or sale of goods and services with a view to earning profits.
  • Business may be defined as an economic activity involving the production and sale of goods and services undertaken with a motive of earning profit by satisfying human needs in society.
2

Role of Business in Economic Development

  • Business activities lead to growth and development of a country.
  • In ancient times, trade routes helped in moving goods across land and sea.
  • India was popularly called Swaran Bhoomi and Swaran Deep by travellers.
3

Classification of Business Activities

  • Business activities are classified into two broad groups: industry and commerce.
  • Industry is concerned with production or processing of goods and materials.
  • Commerce includes trade and auxiliaries to trade.
4

Trade and Auxiliaries to Trade

  • Trade refers to sale, transfer, or exchange of goods either physical or virtual.
  • Commerce includes trade plus auxiliaries to trade.
  • Auxiliaries to trade are activities that help trade and include transport, banking, insurance, warehousing, communication, packaging, and advertising.

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Key Concepts

Business is an occupation inBusiness plays a major roleEconomic activities are done to earnIndustry is concerned with productionCommerce includes trade and auxiliaries

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Business, Trade and Commerce for CBSE Class 11 Business Studies?
Key topics in Business, Trade and Commerce include Meaning and Nature of Business, Role of Business in Economic Development, Classification of Business Activities, Trade and Auxiliaries to Trade. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
How should I revise Business, Trade and Commerce for Class 11 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 103 practice questions on Business, Trade and Commerce. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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