UPSC Mains 2026 Management Optional Paper II questions

39 questions from the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026. Official UPSC paper (PDF) · All Management Optional PYQs

Answer each of the following questions in about 150 words
Explain parametric test and non-parametric test. What are the applications of chi-square (x?) test? Give one example.
10 marks
X and Y throw three dice. If X throws 15, then find the chance of Y's throwing a higher number.
10 marks
Define the strategic goals of supply chain management. What is the impact of each element of supply chain management on these goals? Discuss.
10 marks
TASTE Discuss the importance of value analysis in a manufacturing company. Explain the steps involved in this process.
10 marks
SLATE Explain the salient features of information system. Describe its various types with suitable examples.
10 marks
ABC computer company is engaged in repairs and service of computers. It is trying to forecast the demand for next 2 months, based on the accumulated demand data as given below. The company wants to follow exponential smoothing forecasts using smoothing constant equal to 0:30 and 0:50: Demand for Repair = = [ome = The forecast for period one may be taken as 40. The present your result in a table.
The forecast for period one may be taken as 40. The present your result in a table.
20 marks
Explain the steps required for formulating a linear programming model.
Find out the solution for a store from the following data: Maximize Z = 50x, +60x, subject to 4x, +4-5xq <$50 2, Xq 20 Profit is in ©. Draw graph to arrive at result. (Graph paper is enclosed)
Profit is in ©. Draw graph to arrive at result. (Graph paper is enclosed)
15 marks
Describe System Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Critically evaluate its applicability in large-scale Government IT Projects with suitable examples.
What is the meaning of positive and negative correlation? Explain with suitable example.
Define regression. What are coefficients of regression and what are their properties? Give examples.
15 marks
A manufacturing firm has received an offer for a particular component according to the following discount pricing schedule provided by the supplier: 1-199 & 66 per unit 200-599 & 60 per unit 600+ 55 per unit The firm uses 800 components annually. The annual carrying cost is ¥ 15 per unit. The ordering cost is © 300 per order. Determine the amount the firm should order.
15 marks
What do you mean by managing data resource? Outline the advantages of a Database Management Approach to manage the Data Resource of Business compared with a File Processing Approach.
20 marks
A clock manufacturing company is planning an assembly line to produce 95 clocks per 8-hour shift. The following table gives the work elements, times and immediate predecessors: Work Elements Time (in seconds) Immediate Predecessors 5?
What is the desired cycle time (in seconds)? (ti) What is the theoretical minimum number of stations? (tii) Show your solution on a precedence diagram. (iv) What are the efficiency and balance delay of the solution found?
15 marks
What do you mean by Information System Planning? Describe the objectives and steps involved in Information System Planning.
15 marks
The following table shows, for each activity of a big project, the normal and crash times as also the normal and crash costs. The contract includes a penalty clause of € 200 per day in excess of 20 days. The overhead cost is 400 per day: Time (in day) Cost (in ©) Activity
Draw a project network and determine critical path. (i) Find the cost of completing the project in normal time. (iti) Crash the project activities and determine the cost of completing the project in minimum time. (iv) What is the optimal duration of the project and what is the cost involved?
Answer each of the following questions in about 150 words
Give a fair overview of regulatory framework of corporate governance in India.
10 marks
What do you mean by vision in terms of business? Explain the benefits of vision for a business organisation.
10 marks
Describe the role and characteristics of objectives with suitable examples.
What do you understand by Country Risk Analysis? Explain the various types of Country Risk.
10 marks
A Aaa at wad #7 Explain the significance of attaining global competitiveness. In what ways can technological innovations help in bringing global competitiveness?
10 marks
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.
20 marks
What do you mean by management of strategic change? Why does it happen?
Define growth strategy. Discuss the types of growth strategy.
Distinguish between Foreign Direct Investment and Foreign Portfolio Investment. Explain the impact of each of these on the economy.
15 marks
Explain the concept of SWOT analysis. Discuss, in detail with suitable examples, the external and internal business environmental factors which affect is analysis.
What is the rationale of government control over prices and distribution? How are prices and distribution of various commodities regulated in India?
15 marks
Explain the following: (i) Aas fro writfrat aart aaa sara wad ara We Issues that need to be kept in mind while framing global marketing strategies
Internationalisation of service firms and its challenges
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?
Describe the characteristics of strategy implementation. Also, discuss the major barriers to strategy implementation.
15 marks
Give a short description of historical perspective of Indian Planning System. Explain in detail the functioning of NITI Aayog in Indian Planning.
15 marks

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