UKPSC 2012 Paper VII

Points to Remember: Ethics are moral principles that govern a person’s behavior or the conducting of an activity. Public administration involves the implementation of government policies and programs. Ethical conduct in public administration is crucial for maintaining public trust and ensuring effective governance. Ethical dilemmas are common in public administration, requiring careful consideration and decision-making. … Read more Discuss the role of Ethics in Public Administration.

Points to Remember: The Right to Information (RTI) Act’s core function is to promote transparency and accountability in governance. RTI empowers citizens to access government information, fostering public participation and scrutiny. Challenges exist in implementing RTI effectively, including bureaucratic hurdles and lack of awareness. Strengthening RTI mechanisms and promoting citizen engagement are crucial for enhancing … Read more Discuss the role of the ‘Right to Information’ for transparency in Governance.

Points to Remember: Area of a rectangle = length × width Calculation of overlapping area Cost calculation based on area and rate Introduction: This question involves calculating the area of two intersecting paths within a rectangular garden and determining the total cost of construction based on a given rate. The problem requires a clear understanding … Read more A rectangular garden is 60 metres long and 40 metres wide. Two cross paths, each 4 metres wide, are to be constructed parallel to the sides of the garden. These paths pass through the centre of the garden. Find the cost of construction of the two paths at the rate of ₹70 per square metre.

Points to Remember: Partnership profit sharing. Calculation of individual shares based on a given ratio and salary. Application of ratio and proportion principles. Introduction: This question involves a basic partnership problem where profits are distributed based on a pre-agreed ratio, with one partner receiving a salary in addition to their share of the remaining profit. … Read more A, B, and C are partners in a business. A, being the working partner, receives 10% of the total profit as salary. The remaining profit is distributed among them in the ratio 2:3:4, respectively. If A gets ₹3 lakh in total, find the amounts received by B and C.

Points to Remember: Accountability ensures transparency and responsiveness in government. Mechanisms for accountability include elections, audits, and judicial review. Lack of accountability leads to corruption, inefficiency, and public distrust. Strengthening accountability requires institutional reforms and citizen engagement. Introduction: Accountability in governance refers to the obligation of government officials to be answerable for their actions and … Read more Discuss the importance of ‘Accountability’ in governance.

Points to Remember: This is a mathematical word problem requiring the solution of simultaneous equations. We need to identify the fixed monthly salary and the commission percentage. The problem involves two sets of data representing different periods (first four months and remaining eight months). Introduction: This question is a classic example of a problem involving … Read more A selling agent’s remuneration consists partly of a fixed monthly salary and partly of a fixed percentage on all sales made by him. During the first four months of 2011, he sold goods worth ₹26,272 and received a total remuneration of ₹5,284. During the rest of the year, he sold goods worth ₹43,008 and received a total remuneration of ₹9,376. Find his monthly salary and the percentage rate of commission.

Points to Remember: Swami Vivekananda’s emphasis on practical Vedanta. His role in promoting Indian culture and philosophy globally. His focus on social reform and uplifting the marginalized. His impact on education and nation-building. His enduring legacy and continued relevance. Introduction: Swami Vivekananda (1863-1902), a chief disciple of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, was a pivotal figure in … Read more What is the contribution of the teachings of Swami Vivekanand to society? Explain.

Points to Remember: The question involves calculating profit percentage after a discount is applied to a marked-up price. The solution requires understanding percentage calculations and profit/loss concepts. The final answer will be an expression in terms of p and q. Introduction: This question deals with a common business scenario: calculating profit after offering a discount. … Read more A manufacturer sells an article at p% more than the cost of production. If he gives a discount of q% to the customer, find the profit in percentage.

Points to Remember: The formation of attitudes is a complex process influenced by multiple factors. Attitudes are learned, not innate. Attitudes can be changed, though it can be challenging. Understanding attitude formation is crucial in various fields like marketing, social psychology, and education. Introduction: Attitudes are learned predispositions to respond consistently favorably or unfavorably to … Read more Discuss the formation of attitude.

Keywords: Simple interest, loan repayment, principal, interest. Required Approach: Factual/Analytical Points to Remember: Simple interest calculation: Interest = Principal × Rate × Time Loan repayment involves paying back both principal and accumulated interest. Calculation of remaining principal after partial payment. Introduction: This question involves a simple interest loan calculation. Simple interest is a method of … Read more A man borrowed ₹30,000 at the rate of 12% per annum simple interest from a bank. He paid ₹15,200 after two years to the bank. How much will he have to pay after two more years to clear the loan?