UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026 — Management Optional Paper II: Question Paper | Plutus IAS

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The questions below are from Management Optional Paper II of UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026 (held 2026-08-30) — the actual paper, which is public government content. This page carries the questions for reference and revision; model answers for this paper are not published here.

Official paper (PDF): upsc.gov.in.

  1. Answer each of the following questions in about 150 words : 10×5=50 (a) Explain parametric test and non-parametric test. What are the applications of chi-square ($\chi^2$) test? Give one example. 3+7=10 (b) $X$ and $Y$ throw three dice. If $X$ throws 15, then find the chance of $Y$'s throwing a higher number. (c) Define the strategic goals of supply chain management. What is the impact of each element of supply chain management on these goals? Discuss. (d) Discuss the importance of value analysis in a manufacturing company. Explain the steps involved in this process. (e) Explain the salient features of information system. Describe its various types with suitable examples. 5+5=10
  2. Answer each of the following questions in about 150 words : 10×5=50 (a) Give a fair overview of regulatory framework of corporate governance in India. 10 (b) What do you mean by vision in terms of business? Explain the benefits of vision for a business organisation. 5+5=10 (c) Describe the role and characteristics of objectives with suitable examples. 5+5=10 (d) What do you understand by Country Risk Analysis? Explain the various types of Country Risk. (e) Explain the significance of attaining global competitiveness. In what ways can technological innovations help in bringing global competitiveness?
  3. (a) Small-scale industries are facing tough challenges in India. Elaborate the factors responsible for this. Explain various consumers' rights given under the Consumer Protection Act. Discuss the role of voluntary organisations in protecting consumers' rights. 10+10=20 (b) What do you mean by management of strategic change? Why does it happen? Define growth strategy. Discuss the types of growth strategy. (3+4)+(4+4)=15 (c) Distinguish between Foreign Direct Investment and Foreign Portfolio Investment. Explain the impact of each of these on the economy. 7+8=15
  4. (a) Explain the concept of SWOT analysis. Discuss, in detail with suitable examples, the external and internal business environmental factors which affect SWOT analysis. 10+10=20 (b) What is the rationale of government control over prices and distribution? How are prices and distribution of various commodities regulated in India? 7+8=15 (c) Explain the following : Issues that need to be kept in mind while framing global marketing strategies Internationalisation of service firms and its challenges 8+7=15
  5. (a) What are the key objectives of the latest Foreign Trade Policy of the Government of India? Explain the major schemes and initiatives taken under this policy. What would be the likely impact of this policy on Indian economy? 6+8+6=20 (b) Describe the characteristics of strategy implementation. Also, discuss the major barriers to strategy implementation. 7+8=15 (c) Give a short description of historical perspective of Indian Planning System. Explain in detail the functioning of NITI Aayog in Indian Planning. 7+8=15 ★★★ SB27—180

Questions reproduced from the official paper for study purposes; verify on the exam-conducting body’s official website.

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