UPSC Commerce and Accountancy Paper I 2017 Question Paper PDF

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  • Year 2017
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages Hindi & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination UPSC Civil Services Main Examination
Year 2017
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 2017. The paper is designed to test candidates' in-depth knowledge of commerce and accountancy principles. It allows a time duration of three hours and carries a maximum of 250 marks. The paper consists of eight 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 success in the Civil Services Examination, providing a clear understanding of the expected difficulty and subject coverage.

Major Topics Covered

  • Indian Accounting Standards
  • Foreign Exchange Transactions
  • Company Reconstruction
  • Responsibility Centre
  • Service Tax
  • Bank Auditing
  • Advances Verification

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for UPSC 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

  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2016 Commerce and Accountancy Paper I
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  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination Commerce and Accountancy Paper II 2017
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2017 Commerce and Accountancy Paper I Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination Commerce and Accountancy Syllabus
  • UPSC Mains Optional Subjects Syllabus
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination Pattern
  • UPSC Mains Exam Structure

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

(a) विदेशी मुद्रा लेनदेनों से सम्बन्धित भारतीय लेखाकरण मानकों के प्रावधानों का कथन कीजिए ।

State the provisions of Indian Accounting Standards regarding Foreign Exchange Transactions.

(b) कम्पनियों के आन्तरिक पुनर्निर्माण एवं बाह्य पुनर्निर्माण के बीच विभेदन कीजिए ।

Distinguish between Internal Reconstruction and External Reconstruction of Companies.

(c) ‘उत्तरदायित्व केन्द्र’ को परिभाषित कीजिए । इसके विभिन्न प्रकारों को स्पष्ट कीजिए ।

Define 'Responsibility Centre'. Explain its various types.

(d) ‘सेवा कर’ पर एक टिप्पणी लिखिए ।

Write a note on 'Service Tax'.

(e) “अग्रिमों का सत्यापन करना बैंक के लेखापरीक्षक का एक महत्त्वपूर्ण प्रकार्य होता है ।” समझाइए ।

"Verification of Advances is an important function of an auditor of a Bank." Explain.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination.

Which paper is this question paper for?

This is for Commerce and Accountancy Paper I.

In which year was this exam conducted?

This exam was conducted in 2017.

Who conducts the Civil Services Examination?

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Civil Services Examination.

What is the maximum marks for Commerce and Accountancy Paper I?

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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