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Purchase and Sale — Syllabus

NIOS · Class 10 · Business Studies

What Purchase and Sale covers in NIOS Class 10 Business Studies: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the NIOS Class 10 Business Studies syllabus.

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4 Topics · NIOS Class 10 Business Studies · 2026-27

Topics in Purchase and Sale

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1. Meaning of Purchase and Sale

  • Purchase and sale always go together. Whenever there is a sale, there is also a purchase.
  • In every sale and purchase, there are two parties: the seller and the buyer.
  • Purchase is the transfer of ownership of goods or property into the buyer's name on payment of money.
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2. Modes of Purchase

  • Goods may be purchased by inspection, by sample or pattern, or by description or brand.
  • Purchase by inspection means checking the goods personally before buying.
  • This method is common in retail buying.
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3. Methods of Sale

  • Methods of sale include hire purchase basis, deferred instalment plan, sale on approval basis, sale through tender, auction sale, and wash sales.
  • Hire purchase is used for durable and expensive items like car, motorcycle, TV, and machinery.
  • In hire purchase, ownership remains with the seller until all instalments are paid.
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4. Modes of Payment

  • Payment may be immediate or deferred.
  • Immediate payment means full payment is made in cash at the time of purchase.
  • A seller is not bound to accept payment by cheque unless there is an express or implied agreement to that effect.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Purchase and sale as essential business activities

Meaning of purchaseMeaning of saleSeller and buyerSelling and marketingModes of purchaseMethods of saleModes of paymentSelling procedure

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What are the important topics in Purchase and Sale for NIOS Class 10 Business Studies?
Key topics in Purchase and Sale include Meaning of Purchase and Sale, Modes of Purchase, Methods of Sale, Modes of Payment. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the NIOS Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise Purchase and Sale for the NIOS Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 73 practice questions on Purchase and Sale. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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