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Key Facts: UPMSP Co-operative Studies Exam
3h 15m
Duration of UPMSP Class 12 Co-operative Studies examination
UPMSP Official Syllabus
100 Marks
Total paper weightage for Code 229 vocational theory exam
UP Board Examination Scheme
33%
Minimum passing marks required
UPMSP Regulations
100 MCQs
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Sample UPMSP Co-operative Studies Practice Questions
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1Where was the world's first successful modern cooperative consumer society, the Rochdale Society of Equitable Pioneers, established in 1844?
2Who is widely regarded as the 'Father of the Cooperative Movement' for his early experiments in cooperative communities in New Lanark?
3Which international organization, established in London in 1895, serves as the global apex body representing cooperatives worldwide?
4Friedrich Wilhelm Raiffeisen pioneered which specific type of cooperative society in rural Germany during the 19th century?
5Which British officer submitted famous reports in 1895 and 1897 advising 'Find Raiffeisen' to introduce cooperative credit in India?
6How many operational principles were officially adopted by the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) at the Manchester Congress in 1995?
7Under the democratic principle of primary cooperative societies, how is voting power distributed among individual members?
8What was the practice of returning surplus profits to members based on their volume of purchases called under Rochdale principles?
9Which key feature distinguished the Schulze-Delitzsch cooperative model in Germany from the Raiffeisen model?
10What was the main limitation of India's first cooperative law, the Cooperative Credit Societies Act of 1904?
About the UPMSP Co-operative Studies Exam
The Uttar Pradesh UPMSP Intermediate (Class 12) Co-operative Studies (Code 229 / सहकारिता) examination is a key vocational stream subject under UP Board. It prepares students for careers in cooperative sector administration, banking, rural credit institutions, cooperative audit, agricultural marketing, and dairy cooperatives.
Assessment
Theory examination compulsory for Class 12 Vocational stream students in Uttar Pradesh Board taking Co-operative Studies (Code 229). Evaluates history of cooperatives, Rochdale principles, ICA principles, UP Cooperative Societies Act 1965, audit procedures, management structures, NABARD, and PACS.
Time Limit
3 hours 15 minutes (195 minutes)
Passing Score
Minimum 20 of 60 in each written paper, 33% in the 300-mark theory aggregate, and 50% (200 of 400) in the practical examination
Exam Fee
₹600.75 for institutional (regular) Intermediate candidates in the vocational class and ₹806 for private candidates for the 2026 examination. UPMSP charges one registration fee per candidate, not per subject paper. (Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP))
UPMSP Co-operative Studies Exam Content Outline
Principles of Cooperation & History of Cooperative Movement
Origin of cooperative movement, Robert Owen, Rochdale Society of Equitable Pioneers (1844), Raiffeisen and Schulze-Delitzsch models in Germany, ICA principles of cooperation (1895, 1937, 1966, 1995), and evolution of cooperation in India.
Types of Cooperative Societies
Structure, objectives, and working of Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS), Consumer Cooperatives, Marketing Cooperatives, Processing Cooperatives, Cooperative Farming Societies, Housing Cooperatives, and Industrial Cooperatives.
Cooperative Legislation & UP Cooperative Societies Act 1965
Cooperative Societies Act 1904 and 1912, UP Cooperative Societies Act 1965 (and Rules 1968), procedure for registration of societies, bye-laws, rights and duties of members, Registrar's powers, cancellation and liquidation of societies.
Management & Audit of Cooperative Societies
Democratic management structure, General Body powers, Board of Directors / Managing Committee functions, Chief Executive Officer role, Cooperative Audit provisions, test audit, audit classification (A, B, C, D), and rectifying audit defects.
NABARD & Rural Credit Cooperatives
Three-tier short-term credit structure (PACS, DCCB, StCB), long-tier credit structure (PCARDB / SCARDB), role of NABARD established under Act of 1982, refinance facilities, Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme, and Prudential Norms.
Challenges & Modern Developments in Cooperatives
Problems of overdue loans and NPAs, political interference, 97th Constitutional Amendment Act 2011, Ministry of Cooperation created in 2021, National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC), NCUI, and PACS computerization initiative.
How to Pass the UPMSP Co-operative Studies Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Minimum 20 of 60 in each written paper, 33% in the 300-mark theory aggregate, and 50% (200 of 400) in the practical examination
- Assessment: Theory examination compulsory for Class 12 Vocational stream students in Uttar Pradesh Board taking Co-operative Studies (Code 229). Evaluates history of cooperatives, Rochdale principles, ICA principles, UP Cooperative Societies Act 1965, audit procedures, management structures, NABARD, and PACS.
- Time limit: 3 hours 15 minutes (195 minutes)
- Exam fee: ₹600.75 for institutional (regular) Intermediate candidates in the vocational class and ₹806 for private candidates for the 2026 examination. UPMSP charges one registration fee per candidate, not per subject paper.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is UPMSP Code 229 Co-operative Studies?
Code 229 is a specialized vocational subject under Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) for Class 12 students, focusing on cooperative philosophy, legal framework (UP Act 1965), society management, financial auditing, and rural credit institutions like NABARD and PACS.
What legal acts are included in the UPMSP Co-operative Studies syllabus?
The primary legislation covered is the UP Cooperative Societies Act 1965 (with Rules 1968), along with historical background of the Central Cooperative Societies Acts of 1904 and 1912, Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, and the 97th Constitutional Amendment.
What is the passing score for the UPMSP Intermediate Co-operative Studies paper?
Candidates must achieve at least 33% aggregate marks in the written theory paper to pass the Class 12 vocational examination.
What credit structure is studied under rural co-operative banking?
The short-term rural cooperative credit structure is three-tiered: Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) at the village level, District Central Cooperative Banks (DCCB) at the district level, and State Cooperative Banks (StCB) at the apex state level, refinanced by NABARD.
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