CS (Main) Exam 2021 Management Paper-I Question Paper PDF

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  • Year 2021
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages Hindi & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination CS (Main) Exam
Year 2021
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 for the CS (Main) Examination held in 2021, conducted by UPSC. The paper is designed to assess candidates' understanding of core management principles through descriptive questions. It allows a time of three hours to answer a maximum of 250 marks. The paper contains eight questions divided into two sections, with candidates required 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 preparing for the Civil Services Main Examination, offering insights into the types of analytical and conceptual questions asked in Management.

Major Topics Covered

  • Globalization
  • Neo-nationalism
  • Indian Firms
  • Management Strategies
  • Personality
  • Work Behaviour
  • Strategic Human Resource Management
  • HR Practices
  • Corporate Strategies
  • Organizational Structure
  • Organizational Design
  • Mechanistic Structure
  • Organic Structure
  • Variable Pay
  • Performance Pay Plans
  • Group Decision Making
  • Negotiation
  • Brainstorming
  • Nominal Group Technique
  • Electronic Meeting

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
  • Helpful for analysing question trends

Related Resources

  • CS (Main) Exam 2020 Management Paper-I
  • CS (Main) Exam 2022 Management Paper-I
  • CS (Main) Exam 2021 Management Paper-II
  • UPSC Management Optional Papers
  • CS (Main) Exam 2021 Management Paper-I Answer Key
  • UPSC CS Main 2021 Management Paper I Solutions
  • CS (Main) Exam Management Syllabus
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Syllabus

Instructions

  • पुस्तिका के मुखपृष्ठ पर निर्दिष्ट स्थान पर किया जाना चाहिए।
  • प्राधिकृत माध्यम के अतिरिक्त अन्य किसी माध्यम में लिखे गए उत्तर पर कोई अंक नहीं मिलेंगे।
  • प्रश्नों की शब्द-सीमा, जहाँ उल्लिखित है, को माना जाना चाहिए ।
  • अपने उत्तरों के समर्थन में, यदि आवश्यक समझें, उपयुक्त आँकड़ा देकर इसका स्पष्ट रूप से उल्लेख करें ।
  • प्रश्नों के प्रयासों की गणना क्रमानुसार की जाएगी।
  • आंशिक रूप से दिए गए प्रश्नों के उत्तर को भी मान्यता दी जाएगी यदि उसे काटा न गया हो ।
  • प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर पुस्तिका में खाली छोड़े गए कोई पृष्ठ अथवा पृष्ठ के भाग को पूर्णतः काट दें ।

  • 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.
  • 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.

(a) 'आत्मनिर्भरता’ के सिद्धांत पर आधारित ‘नवराष्ट्रवाद’ को अपनाने वाले देशों की तेजी से बढ़ती
संख्या से ‘भूमंडलीकरण’ ‘दोराहे’ पर खड़ा प्रतीत होता है । भूमंडलीकरण की संकल्पना को संक्षेप में
समझाते हुए भारतीय प्रतिष्ठानों पर ‘नवराष्ट्रवाद’ के बढ़ते प्रभाव का आलोचनात्मक ढंग से
मूल्यांकन कीजिए तथा प्रभावी प्रबंधन के लिए रणनीतिक उपायों का सुझाव दीजिए ।
'Globalization' seems to be at 'cross-roads' as increasingly large number of
countries embrace 'neo-nationalism' based on the doctrine of 'self-reliance'. Briefly
explaining the concept of globalization, critically evaluate the impact of growing
'neo-nationalism' on Indian firms and suggest strategic measures for effective
management.

(b) व्यक्तित्व क्या है ? व्यक्तित्व के पांच बड़े लक्षण, कार्य व्यवहार का किस प्रकार से पूर्वानुमान
लगाते हैं ?
What is personality ? How do the big five personality traits predict work behaviour ?

(c) रणनीतिक मानव संसाधन प्रबंधन क्या है ? समझाइये कि मानव संसाधन (एच.आर) के आचरण,
कंपनी की रणनीतियों के साथ कैसे संरेखित होते हैं।
What is strategic human resource management? Explain how HR practices get
aligned with corporate strategies.

(d) संगठन अपनी संरचना और प्रारूप में क्यों भिन्न होते हैं ? यान्त्रिक संरचना और कार्बनिक संरचना में
क्या अंतर है ?
Why do organizations differ in their structure and design? What is the difference
between a mechanistic structure and an organic structure?

(e) निष्पादन आधारित चर वेतन योजनायें क्या हैं ? इन योजनाओं की सफलता के लिए कौन-कौन से
मानदंड हैं ?
What are the variable pay-for-performance plans? What are the criteria for the
success of these plans?

Section A

Q2.

(a) सामूहिक निर्णय लेने की तकनीकों के रूप में:
(i) बातचीत
(ii) विचारावेश
(iii) सांकेतिक
(iv) इलेक्ट्रोनिक बैठक, की प्रक्रिया और प्रभावशीलता की तुलना कीजिए ।
Compare the process and effectiveness of:
(i) Interacting
(ii) Brainstorming
(iii) Nominal
(iv) Electronic meeting, as group decision making techniques.

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Frequently asked questions

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

This paper is from the CS (Main) Exam, 2021.

Who conducts the CS (Main) Exam?

The CS (Main) Exam is conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).

What is the subject of this question paper?

The subject is Management, specifically Paper-I.

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 for this paper is Three Hours.

How many questions are there in total?

There are eight questions in total, divided into two sections.

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