UPSC Civil Services Main 2019 Hindi Literature Paper I PDF

Central Government Jobs Administrative / Civil Services 2019

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

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Civil Services (Main) Examination
Year 2019
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Hindi Literature Paper I
Subject Hindi Literature
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Mixed

This is the question paper for the Hindi Literature Paper I of the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination held in 2019. The paper is divided into two sections with a total of eight questions, out of which candidates are required to attempt five. Questions 1 and 5 are compulsory, and at least one question must be attempted from each section. The exam is conducted by UPSC and allows three hours to complete, with a maximum of 250 marks. This paper is crucial for aspirants opting for Hindi Literature as their optional subject, providing insights into the expected syllabus and question types.

Major Topics Covered

  • Hindi Grammar
  • History of Hindi Literature
  • Development of Hindi
  • Regional Dialects of Hindi
  • Devanagari Script
  • National Language Hindi
  • Freedom Movement and Hindi
  • Scientific and Technical Writing in Hindi
  • Hindi and Regional Dialects
  • 19th Century Nagari Script

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

  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2019 Hindi Literature Paper II
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2019 General Studies Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2019 Essay Paper
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2019 Hindi Literature Paper I Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Hindi Literature Syllabus
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Pattern
  • UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination
  • UPSC Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination

Instructions

  • जिन प्रश्नों के संबंध में अधिकतम शब्द संख्या निर्धारित है, वहाँ इसका अनुपालन किया जाना चाहिए ।
  • प्रश्नों के उत्तर की गणना संख्यात्मक क्रम में की जाएगी ।
  • यदि किसी प्रश्न को काटा नहीं गया, तो उस प्रश्न को गिन लिया जाएगा भले ही उसका उत्तर आंशिक तौर पर क्यों न लिखा गया हो ।
  • प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर पुस्तिका का कोई भी पृष्ठ अथवा पृष्ठ का भाग, जो खाली छोड़ा गया हो, उसे स्पष्ट रूप से काट दिया जाना चाहिए ।

  • There are EIGHT questions divided in TWO SECTIONS.
  • Candidate has to attempt FIVE questions in all.
  • Questions no. 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 HINDI (Devanagari 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)

Section A

Q1. निम्नलिखित प्रत्येक पर लगभग 150 शब्दों में टिप्पणियाँ लिखिए:

(a) आरम्भिक हिन्दी की व्याकरणिक विशेषताएँ

(b) खड़ी बोली के विकास में सिद्ध-नाथ साहित्य का योगदान

(c) दक्खिनी हिन्दी का स्वरूप

(d) देवनागरी लिपि : सुधार की दिशाएँ

(e) राष्ट्रभाषा हिन्दी की प्रयोग संबंधी चुनौतियाँ

Section A

Q2.

(a) पूर्वी हिन्दी की किन्हीं दो बोलियों की प्रमुख व्याकरणिक विशेषताओं की समीक्षा कीजिए ।

(b) स्वतंत्रता आन्दोलन के दौरान प्रयुक्त होने वाली हिन्दी अपनी किन विशेषताओं के साथ राष्ट्रभाषा बनी ? स्पष्ट कीजिए ।

(c) खड़ी बोली की व्याकरणिक विशेषताओं का उल्लेख कीजिए ।

Section A

Q3.

(a) मानक हिन्दी को व्यावहारिक बनाने के लिए जिन व्याकरणिक नियमों को संशोधित किया गया है, उससे पढ़ने और लिखने में विसंगतियाँ आ रही हैं। उदाहरण देकर समझाइए।

(b) आज हिन्दी को वैज्ञानिक और तकनीकी लेखन के क्षेत्र में विशेष महत्त्व मिला है। इसके कारणों पर प्रकाश डालिए ।

(c) “हिन्दी और उसकी क्षेत्रीय बोलियों के अन्तर्संबंध से जो राष्ट्रीय एकता स्थापित हुई है, वह अद्वितीय है।” इस कथन की मीमांसा कीजिए।

Section A

Q4.

(a) उन्नीसवीं शताब्दी में नागरी लिपि की स्थिति पर प्रकाश डालिए।

(b) हिन्दी के विकास में अवधी के योगदान की समीक्षा कीजिए।

(c) ब्रजभाषा की व्याकरणिक विशेषताओं का आकलन कीजिए।

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the Civil Services (Main) Examination.

Which paper is this question paper for?

This is for Hindi Literature Paper I.

What is the conducting body?

The conducting body is UPSC.

In which year was this exam conducted?

This exam was conducted in 2019.

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for this paper are 250.

What is the time allowed to complete the paper?

The time allowed is three hours.

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