Civil Services Main 2023 Management Paper I Question Paper 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 Management (Paper-I)
Subject Management
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Descriptive / Subjective

This is the Management Paper I from the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination held in 2023. The paper carries a maximum of 250 marks and is allotted a duration of three hours. It consists of eight descriptive questions divided into two sections, with candidates required to answer five questions in total, including compulsory questions 1 and 5. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming for administrative roles in the Indian government, providing a detailed assessment of their understanding of management principles and their application.

Major Topics Covered

  • Management
  • Organization Structure
  • Span of Management
  • Dependency
  • Power
  • Conflict
  • Communication
  • Workers' Education
  • Economic Development
  • Collective Bargaining
  • Indian Industries
  • Planning
  • Mission
  • Vision
  • Values
  • Planning Premises
  • Virtual Organization
  • Boundaryless Organization

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 General Studies Paper I
  • Civil Services (Main) Examination 2023 Essay Paper
  • Civil Services (Main) Examination 2023 Optional Subject Papers
  • Civil Services Main 2023 Management Paper I Answer Key
  • Civil Services Main Examination Syllabus
  • Management Optional Subject Syllabus UPSC
  • Civil Services Main Examination Pattern
  • UPSC Exam Calendar

Instructions

  • There are EIGHT questions divided in two Sections and printed both in HINDI and in ENGLISH.
  • Candidate has to attempt FIVE questions in all.
  • Question Nos. 1 and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, 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.
  • 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 Booklet must be clearly struck off.

Questions (page 2)

Section A

Q1.

(a) "प्रबंधन का दायरा संगठन की संरचना निर्धारित करने में महत्त्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाता है।'' समझाइए।
"Span of management plays important role in deciding organization structure." Explain.

(b) “निर्भरता बढ़ जाती है जब संसाधन जिसे आप नियंत्रित करते हैं, वह महत्त्वपूर्ण, दुर्लभ एवं गैर-प्रतिस्थापनीय हो।’’
शक्ति का सबसे महत्त्वपूर्ण पहलू यह है कि वह निर्भरता का प्रकार्य है। इस तथ्य के आलोक में ऊपर दिए गए कथन पर टिप्पणी कीजिए।
"Dependency is increased when the resource you control is important, scarce and non-substitutable."
Comment on the above statement in the light of the fact that the most important aspect of power is that it is a function of dependency.

(c) संघर्ष पैदा होने के लिए आवश्यक विभिन्न परिस्थितियों की गणना कीजिए। संचार के लिए चुना गया माध्यम संघर्ष को उत्तेजित करने पर कैसे प्रभाव डालता है?
Enumerate the different conditions needed for conflict to arise. How does the channel chosen for communication have an influence on stimulating conflict?

(d) ''श्रमिकों की शिक्षा आर्थिक विकास में अव्यक्त ऊर्जा है।''
श्रमिक शिक्षा की अवधारणा समझाइए तथा इसके लक्ष्यों और उद्देश्यों पर प्रकाश डालिए।
"Workers' education is the latent energy in economic development."
Explain the concept of workers' education and highlight its aims and objectives.

(e) भारतीय उद्योगों में प्रमुख सामूहिक सौदेबाजी के मुद्दे क्या हैं? आप भविष्य के प्रमुख मुद्दे के रूप में किसे देखते हैं?
What are the major collective bargaining issues in Indian industries? What do you foresee as a major issue of the future?

Section A

Q2.

(a) किसी संगठन के लिए एक अच्छी योजना विकसित करने में लक्ष्य, दृष्टिकोण तथा मूल्य किस प्रकार सहायता करते हैं? योजना परिसर की व्याख्या कीजिए।
How do mission, vision and values help in developing good plan for an organization? Explain planning premises.

(b) एक आभासी संगठन की संगठनात्मक संरचना की रूपरेखा तैयार कीजिए। यह एक सीमाहीन संगठन की संरचना से किस प्रकार भिन्न है? किस प्रकार का उद्योग आभासी संगठनात्मक संरचना के लिए सर्वाधिक उपयुक्त है? उदाहरण सहित समझाइए।
Outline the organizational structure of a virtual organization. How does it differ from a boundaryless organization? Which type of industries is best suited to a virtual organizational setup? Explain with examples.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the Civil Services (Main) Examination.

Which paper is this question paper for?

This is for Management (Paper-I).

What is the conducting body for this exam?

The exam is conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for Management Paper-I is 250.

What is the time allowed to complete this paper?

The time allowed is Three Hours.

What is the year of this examination?

The year of the examination is 2023.

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