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Business Support Services — Revision Notes
Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Business Studies
Business Support Services revision notes for Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Business Studies: 4 topics in quick points.
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Key Topics to Revise
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Types of Business Support Services
- The five main support services are: Banking, Insurance, Transportation, Communication, and Warehousing.
- These services act as auxiliaries to trade and help in the smooth flow of goods from producers to consumers.
- Each service plays a unique role in reducing risks, improving efficiency, and ensuring timely delivery of goods and information.
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Banking and Its Importance
- Banks accept deposits and provide loans, acting as financial intermediaries.
- Commercial banks offer primary functions (deposit and lending) and secondary functions (agency and utility services).
- Different types of bank accounts include Savings, Current, Fixed Deposit, and Recurring Deposit accounts.
3
Insurance: Meaning and Principles
- Insurance protects against financial loss by paying compensation in exchange for a premium.
- Main types: Life, Fire, Marine, and General Insurance (like health, motor, crop).
- Seven principles: Utmost Good Faith, Insurable Interest, Indemnity, Contribution, Subrogation, Mitigation, and Causa Proxima.
4
Transportation and Communication
- Transport removes the 'hindrance of place' by moving goods and people.
- Four modes: Road, Rail, Water, and Air transport.
- Communication involves sending messages via postal, telecom, or digital means.
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Banking refers to services provided byInsurance is a contract whereTransportation involves moving goods and peopleCommunication is the exchange of informationWarehousing means storing goods systematically until
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important topics in Business Support Services for Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Business Studies?
Key topics in Business Support Services include Types of Business Support Services, Banking and Its Importance, Insurance: Meaning and Principles, Transportation and Communication. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam.
How should I revise Business Support Services for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 41 practice questions on Business Support Services. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.
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