UPSC Civil Services Commerce & Accountancy Paper I 2018 Question Paper PDF

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  • Year 2018
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English & Hindi

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Civil Services (Main) Examination
Year 2018
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Commerce and Accountancy Paper - I
Subject Commerce and Accountancy
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Mixed

This is the Commerce and Accountancy Paper I from the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination held in 2018. The paper carried a maximum of 250 marks and was to be completed within three hours. It consists of eight questions divided into two sections, with candidates required to answer five questions in total. Questions 1 and 5 are compulsory, and at least one question must be attempted from each section. This paper is crucial for candidates aspiring to join civil services, offering a detailed assessment of their knowledge in commerce and accountancy principles.

Major Topics Covered

  • Accounting Standards
  • Managerial Decision-Making
  • Income Tax Act
  • Tax Audit
  • Cost Accounting
  • Balance Sheet
  • Assets
  • Liabilities
  • Equity Shares
  • Debentures

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

  • Commerce and Accountancy Paper - II
  • General Studies Paper - I
  • General Studies Paper - II
  • General Studies Paper - III
  • General Studies Paper - IV
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2018 Commerce and Accountancy Paper I Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Syllabus
  • Commerce and Accountancy Syllabus for UPSC Mains

Instructions

  • पुस्तिका के मुख-पृष्ठ पर निर्दिष्ट स्थान पर किया जाना चाहिए।
  • उल्लिखित 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 औकड़ों का चयन कीजिए, तथा उनको 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 अंशत: 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. Answer the following in about 150 words each:
निम्नलिखित प्रश्नों में से प्रत्येक का उत्तर लगभग 150 शब्दों में दीजिए :

(a) Explain the concept and nature of accounting standards. Why are these needed?
लेखाकरण मानकों की संकल्पना एवं प्रकृति को समझाइये। इनकी आवश्यकता क्यों पड़ती है ?

(b) What are the costs used in managerial decision-making? Explain, in brief, their characteristics.
कौन-कौन सी लागतें प्रबन्धकीय निर्णयन में प्रयुक्त होती हैं ? उनकी विशेषताओं को संक्षेप में समझाइये ।

(c) In what way does the liability of tax of a "not ordinarily resident" person differ from that of a "resident" person under the Income Tax Act?
आयकर अधिनियम के अन्तर्गत, एक ‘सामान्यतः अनिवासी’ व्यक्ति का कर का दायित्व एक 'निवासी' व्यक्ति से किस प्रकार भिन्न होता है ?

(d) Explain the major provisions of compulsory tax audit for claiming deduction under section 35 D and 35 E.
धारा 35 D एवं 35 E के अन्तर्गत, कटौती का दावा करने के लिए अनिवार्य कर लेखापरीक्षा के प्रमुख प्रावधानों को समझाइये।

(e) Explain, in brief, the functions of cost accounting.
लागत लेखाकरण के प्रकार्यों को संक्षेप में समझाइये।

Section A

Q2.

(a) एक्स वाई ज़ेड लिमिटेड का 31 मार्च, 2017 का तुलनपत्र निम्नलिखित है:

Equity shares 20,000 (₹ 100 per share)
12% Debentures
Interest accrued on debentures
Creditors

Rs.
20,00,000
5,00,000
1,20,000
3,00,000
29,20,000

Assets
Goodwill
Land and Building
Plant and Machinery
Furniture
Stock
Debtors
Cash at Bank
Preliminary expenses
Profit and Loss A/c

Rs.
25,000
1,50,000
3,00,000
80,000
2,70,000
60,000
35,000
20,000
19,80,000
29,20,000

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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?

This is Commerce and Accountancy Paper - I.

What is the conducting body?

The conducting body is UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).

In which year was this exam conducted?

This exam was conducted in 2018.

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for Commerce and Accountancy Paper - I is 250.

What is the time allowed for this paper?

The time allowed for this paper is Three Hours.

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