UPSC Civil Services Main 2023 Commerce & Accountancy Paper II PDF

Central Government Jobs Administrative / Civil Services 2023

  • Year 2023
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages Hindi & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination CIVIL SERVICES (MAIN) EXAMINATION
Year 2023
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper COMMERCE AND ACCOUNTANCY PAPER - II
Subject Commerce and Accountancy
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Mixed

This is the Commerce and Accountancy Paper II for the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination held in 2023. The paper is designed to test candidates' in-depth knowledge in commerce and accountancy, with a focus on organizational behavior, management theories, and financial aspects. It consists of 8 questions divided into two sections, with candidates required to answer a total of 5 questions, including compulsory questions 1 and 5. The paper allows three hours to complete and carries a maximum of 250 marks. Aspirants can use this question paper to understand the exam's scope, question types, and marking scheme, aiding their preparation strategy.

Major Topics Covered

  • Organizational Behavior
  • Organizational Theory
  • Organizational Culture
  • Organizational Climate
  • Flexitime
  • Intra-personal Conflict
  • Power in Organizations
  • Profit Maximization
  • Leadership Theories
  • Path-Goal Theory

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for CIVIL SERVICES (MAIN) EXAMINATION preparation
  • Helps understand the latest exam pattern
  • Useful for practice and self-assessment
  • Covers frequently asked General Studies topics
  • Helpful for analysing question trends

Related Resources

  • CIVIL SERVICES (MAIN) EXAMINATION 2023 COMMERCE AND ACCOUNTANCY PAPER - I
  • CIVIL SERVICES (MAIN) EXAMINATION 2022 COMMERCE AND ACCOUNTANCY PAPER - II
  • UPSC Commerce and Accountancy Previous Year Papers
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2023 Commerce and Accountancy Paper II Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Syllabus
  • Commerce and Accountancy Optional Subject Syllabus
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Pattern
  • Commerce and Accountancy Optional Exam Pattern

Instructions

  • पुस्तिका के मुख-पृष्ठ पर निर्दिष्ट स्थान पर किया जाना चाहिए ।
  • प्राधिकृत माध्यम के अतिरिक्त अन्य किसी माध्यम में लिखे गए उत्तर पर कोई अंक नहीं मिलेंगे ।
  • प्रश्नों में शब्द सीमा, जहाँ विनिर्दिष्ट है, का अनुसरण किया जाना चाहिए ।
  • यदि आवश्यक हो, तो उपयुक्त आँकड़ों का चयन कीजिए, तथा उनको स्पष्टतया निर्दिष्ट कीजिए ।
  • प्रश्नों के उत्तरों की गणना क्रमानुसार की जाएगी ।
  • यदि काटा नहीं हो, तो प्रश्न के उत्तर की गणना की जाएगी चाहे वह उत्तर अंशतः दिया गया हो ।
  • प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर (क्यू.सी.ए.) पुस्तिका में खाली छोड़ा हुआ पृष्ठ या उसके अंश को स्पष्ट रूप से काटा जाना चाहिए ।

  • There are EIGHT questions divided in TWO SECTIONS and printed both in HINDI and in ENGLISH.
  • Candidate has to attempt FIVE questions in all.
  • Questions no. 1 and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, any THREE are to be attempted choosing at least ONE question from each section.
  • The number of marks carried by a question / part is indicated against it.
  • Answers must be written in the medium authorized in the Admission Certificate which must be stated clearly on the cover of this Question-cum-Answer (QCA) Booklet in the space provided.
  • No marks will be given for answers written in a medium other than the authorized one.
  • Word limit in questions, wherever specified, should be adhered to.
  • Assume suitable data, if considered necessary, and indicate the same clearly.
  • Attempts of questions shall be counted in sequential order.
  • Unless struck off, attempt of a question shall be counted even if attempted partly.
  • Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Question-cum-Answer (QCA) Booklet must be clearly struck off.

Questions (page 2)

Section A

Q1. Answer each of the following in about 150 words:
निम्नलिखित में से प्रत्येक का लगभग 150 शब्दों में उत्तर दीजिए :

(a) बाह्य वातावरण के वे कौन-से कारक हैं जो किसी संगठन के लिए आवश्यक हैं ?
What are the external environmental factors that are essential to an organisation?

(b) नव-प्रतिष्ठित (नव-क्लासिकल) संगठनात्मक सिद्धांत के मुख्य प्रस्तावों का वर्णन कीजिए ।
Describe the main propositions of the neo-classical organisational theory.

(c) संगठनात्मक संस्कृति एवं वातावरण के मध्य संबंध का वर्णन कीजिए।
Describe the relationship between organisational culture and climate.

(d) “समयलोचन (फ्लेक्सिटाइम)’ की नीति संगठनात्मक कार्यपद्धति को कैसे प्रभावित करती है।” समझाइए ।
"How does the policy of 'Flexitime' affect organisational functioning ?" Explain.

(e) अंतरा-वैयक्तिक संघर्ष के तीन रूपों को समझाइए ।
Explain the three forms of intra-personal conflict.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam for which this paper is?

This paper is for the CIVIL SERVICES (MAIN) EXAMINATION.

What is the year of this examination paper?

The year of this examination paper is 2023.

Who conducts the Civil Services Main Examination?

The Civil Services Main Examination is conducted by UPSC.

What is the subject of this paper?

The subject of this paper is Commerce and Accountancy, specifically Paper II.

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for this paper are 250.

What is the time allowed to complete this paper?

The time allowed to complete this paper is Three Hours.

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