UPSC Civil Services Main 2019 English Literature Paper I PDF
- Year 2019
- Conducted By UPSC
- Questions 8
- Maximum Marks 250
- Duration Three Hours
- Languages English
Exam Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | Civil Services (Main) Examination |
| Year | 2019 |
| Conducting Body | UPSC |
| Paper | English Literature Paper - I |
| Subject | English Literature |
| Duration | Three Hours |
| Maximum Marks | 250 |
| Number of Questions | 8 |
| Question Type | Mixed |
This is the question paper for the English Literature Paper-I of the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2019, conducted by UPSC. The paper carries a maximum of 250 marks and is to be completed within three hours. It consists of eight questions divided into two sections, with candidates required to attempt five questions in total, including compulsory questions 1 and 5. This paper is crucial for candidates aiming for administrative roles through the UPSC Civil Services Exam, providing a direct look at the type of literary analysis and knowledge assessed.
Major Topics Covered
- English Renaissance
- Victorian Age
- Metaphysical Poetry
- Burlesque
- Mock-epic
- Novel as a moral fable
- King Lear
- Wordsworth
- Alexander Pope
- The Rape of the Lock
- John Donne
- Milton
- Paradise Lost
- William Wordsworth
- Henrik Ibsen
- The Tempest
Why This Paper is Important
- Useful for 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
- English Literature Paper - II
- General Studies Paper - I
- General Studies Paper - II
- General Studies Paper - III
- General Studies Paper - IV
- UPSC Civil Services Main 2019 English Literature Paper I Answer Key
- UPSC Civil Services Main Syllabus
- English Literature Syllabus for UPSC Mains
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, THREE are to be attempted choosing at least ONE from each Section.
- The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it.
- 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)
Q2. Answer all of the following : Discuss the significance of the storm scene in King Lear.
Q3. Answer all of the following: In celebrating love as the supreme, the only thing in the world, Donne went to (a) a new, twisted kind of hyperbole. Discuss. 15 To what extent Milton justified 'the ways of God to man' in his Paradise Lost?
Q4. Answer all of the following : In Memoriam is not merely an elegy but a philosophical poem too. Do you agree (a) with this statement?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the name of the exam?
The exam is the Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2019.
Which paper is this question paper for?
This is for English Literature Paper-I.
Who conducts the Civil Services (Main) Examination?
The examination is conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).
What is the maximum number of marks for this paper?
The maximum marks for English Literature Paper-I is 250.
What is the time duration allowed for this paper?
The time allowed for this paper is Three Hours.
How many questions are there in total?
There are eight questions in total, divided into two sections.