UPSC Civil Services Main 2019 Bengali Literature Paper II PDF

Central Government Jobs Administrative / Civil Services 2019

  • Year 2019
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages Bengali & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination
Year 2019
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Bengali Literature Paper - II
Subject Bengali Literature
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Descriptive / Subjective

This is the official question paper for the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2019, Paper II for Bengali Literature. The paper is designed to assess candidates' in-depth knowledge of Bengali literature through descriptive questions. It consists of eight questions divided into two sections, with compulsory questions and a requirement to attempt at least one from each section. The total marks for the paper are 250, and candidates are allowed three hours to complete it. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming to specialize in Bengali Literature for the UPSC Mains.

Major Topics Covered

  • Bengali Literature
  • Medieval Bengali Poetry
  • Chandi Mangal
  • Chaitanya Charitamrita
  • Vaishnav Literature

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 2019 Bengali Literature Paper - I
  • UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2018 Bengali Literature Paper - II
  • UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2019 General Studies Paper - I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2019 Bengali Literature Paper II Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Mains Bengali Literature Syllabus
  • UPSC Mains Optional Subjects Syllabus
  • UPSC Civil Services Mains Exam Pattern
  • UPSC Mains Optional Subject Exam Pattern

Instructions

  • There are EIGHT questions divided in TWO SECTIONS.
  • Candidate has to attempt FIVE questions in all.
  • Question nos. 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 BENGALI (Bengali script).
  • Word limit in questions, wherever specified, should be adhered to.
  • 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)

Q1. জন্য শব্দসংখ্যার ঊর্ধসীমা 150): 10×5 = 50 “ঝলকত দামিনী দশ দিশ আপি । (a) নীল বসনে ধনি সব তনু ঝাঁপি ।। দুই চারি সহচরী সঙ্গহি নেল । নব অনুরাগ-ভরে চলি গেল ।।" 10 “প্রণাম করিয়া বীর চণ্ডীর চরণে । (b) শুভক্ষণে প্রবেশ করিল গিয়া বনে ।। কাননে থাকিয়া বাঘা দেখিলেক বীরে । সাড়া মারিয়া বাঘা আস্যে ধীরে ধীরে ।।" 10 "অস্তে গেলা দিনমণি; আইলা গোধূলি - (c) একটি রতন ভালে । ফুটিলা কুমুদী মূদিলা সরসে আঁখি বিরসবদনা নলিনী; কুজনি পাখি পশিল কুলায়ে;" 10 "দরিদ্রা বলিয়া তোরে বেশি ভালোবাসি, (d) হে ধরিত্রী, স্নেহ তোর বেশি ভালো লাগে -" 10 “কোন দেশে সামাজিক ধনসঞ্চয় হয়, কোন দেশে হয় না । যেখানে হয়, সে দেশ (e) সভ্য হয় । যে দেশে হয় না, সে দেশ অসভ্য থাকে ।" 10 নিম্নলিখিত প্রশ্নগুলির উত্তর দিন:

Q2. ‘গৌরচন্দ্রিকা' ও গৌরাঙ্গ বিষয়ক পদের সংজ্ঞা নিরূপণ করুন । বৈষ্ণব সাহিত্যে (a) 'গৌরচন্দ্রিকা'-র গুরুত্ব কোথায় তা ব্যাখ্যা করুন। 20 “মধ্যযুগের মঙ্গল-কাব্যগোষ্ঠীর মধ্যে যে একখানি কাব্য সংকীর্ণ ধর্মগত (b). প্রয়োজন ছাড়াইয়া সার্বভৌম রসস্বীকৃতি লাভ করিয়াছে তাহা মুকুন্দরামের কবিকঙ্কণ-চণ্ডী ।" কবি মুকুন্দ চক্রবর্তীর ‘চণ্ডীমঙ্গল কাব্য' অবলম্বনে সমালোচকের এই অভিমতের তাৎপর্য বিশ্লেষণ করুণ । 15 'চৈতন্যচরিতামৃত' গ্রন্থের 'মধ্যলীলা' অবলম্বনে গোপীতত্ত্বের স্বরূপ ব্যাখ্যা করুন । (c) 15 SDF-B-BNG 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam for which this paper was conducted?

This paper is from the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2019.

What is the subject of this question paper?

The subject is Bengali Literature, Paper II.

What is the conducting body for this examination?

The examination is conducted by the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for this paper are 250.

What is the time allowed to complete this paper?

The time allowed is Three Hours.

How many questions are there in total?

There are a total of eight questions divided into two sections.

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