CS (Main) Exam 2020 Commerce and Accountancy Paper II PDF

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  • Year 2020
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages Hindi & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination CS (Main) Exam
Year 2020
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 CS (Main) Examination held in 2020, conducted by UPSC. The paper is designed to assess candidates' in-depth knowledge in commerce and accountancy, with a total of 250 marks to be completed within three hours. It comprises eight questions divided into two sections, requiring candidates to answer five questions in total, including compulsory questions 1 and 5, and at least one from each section. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming to qualify for the Civil Services (Main) examination, providing a clear understanding of the expected question types and difficulty level.

Major Topics Covered

  • Management Systems
  • Leadership Models
  • Management by Objectives (MBO)
  • Theory X and Theory Y
  • Delegation of Authority
  • Organizational Conflicts
  • Interpersonal Conflicts
  • Perception in Organizations

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for CS (Main) Exam preparation
  • Helps understand the latest exam pattern
  • Useful for practice and self-assessment
  • Covers frequently asked General Studies topics
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Related Resources

  • CS (Main) Exam 2020 Commerce and Accountancy Paper I
  • CS (Main) Exam 2019 Commerce and Accountancy Paper II
  • UPSC Civil Services Exam 2020 General Studies Paper I
  • CS (Main) Exam 2020 Commerce and Accountancy Paper II Answer Key
  • CS (Main) Exam Syllabus
  • Commerce and Accountancy Syllabus for UPSC Exams
  • CS (Main) Exam Pattern
  • UPSC Exam Pattern for Commerce and Accountancy

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 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 Booklet must be clearly struck off.

Questions (page 2)

Section A

Q1. Explain each of the following in about 150 words:
निम्नलिखित में से प्रत्येक को लगभग 150 शब्दों में समझाइए:

(a) रेखा एवं सहायक संघर्ष एवं उनका समाधान
Line and Staff Conflicts and their resolution

(b) प्रबन्ध का सामाजिक पद्धति दृष्टिकोण
Social Systems Approach of Management

(c) नेतृत्व का समाकलनात्मक प्रतिमान
Integrative Model of Leadership

(d) उद्देश्यों द्वारा प्रबन्ध की समस्याएँ (एम.बी.ओ.)
Problems of Management by Objectives (MBO)

(e) सिद्धांत एक्स एवं सिद्धांत वाई की मान्यताएँ
Assumptions of Theory X and Theory Y

Section A

Q2.

(a) “अधिकार सौंपते समय एक प्रबन्धक को निश्चित सिद्धांतों को ध्यान में रखना चाहिए ।”
विस्तार से समझाइए ।
"A manager while delegating authority should observe certain principles."
Elaborate.

(b) किसी संगठन में विभिन्न प्रकार के संघर्षों को समझाइए । अंतर्वैयक्तिक संघर्षों को सँभालने की कौन-कौन सी विभिन्न शैलियाँ हैं ?
Explain the different types of conflicts in an organisation. What are the different styles of handling interpersonal conflicts ?

(c) “अवगम (पर्सेप्शन) तीन तत्त्वों को सम्मिलित करता है : अवगमकर्ता, संदर्भ एवं लक्ष्य ।”
विस्तार से समझाइए ।
"Perception consists of three elements : the perceiver, the context and the target."
Elaborate.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the CS (Main) Exam, 2020.

Which paper is this?

This is Paper II: Commerce and Accountancy.

Who conducts the CS (Main) Exam?

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the CS (Main) Exam.

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for Commerce and Accountancy Paper II is 250.

What is the time allowed to complete this paper?

The time allowed for this paper is three hours.

How many questions are there in this paper?

There are eight questions divided into two sections.

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