CS (Main) Exam 2019 Kannada Literature Paper I Question Paper PDF

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

Exam Details

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

This is the official question paper for the CS (Main) Exam, 2019, Paper I, focusing on Kannada Literature. Conducted by UPSC, this paper carries a maximum of 250 marks and allows three hours for completion. It is divided into two sections with a total of eight questions, requiring candidates to attempt five, including compulsory questions from Section A and at least one from each section. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming to qualify for the Civil Services through the Mains examination, testing their in-depth knowledge and analytical skills in Kannada Literature.

Major Topics Covered

  • Kannada Literature
  • Literary Criticism
  • Kannada Poetry
  • Kannada Prose
  • Linguistic Analysis
  • Dravidian Languages
  • Vachana Sahitya
  • Dalit Literature
  • Bhandaya Kavya
  • Harishchandra Kavya
  • Kanakadasa
  • Pragathisheela Sahitya
  • Navya Sahitya

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for CS (Main) Exam 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

  • CS (Main) Exam 2019 Kannada Literature Paper II
  • CS (Main) Exam 2018 Kannada Literature Paper I
  • CS (Main) Exam 2019 General Studies Paper I
  • CS (Main) Exam 2019 Kannada Literature Paper I Answer Key
  • CS (Main) Exam Kannada Literature Syllabus
  • UPSC Civil Services Mains Syllabus
  • CS (Main) Exam Pattern
  • UPSC Civil Services Mains 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 KANNADA (Kannada 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. 150 ಶಬ್ದಗಳಿಗೆ ಮೀರದಂತೆ ಇರಬೇಕು. ಪ್ರತಿ ಉಪಪ್ರಶ್ನೆಗೆ 10 ಅಂಕಗಳು. 10×5 = 50 ಭಾಷೆಯ ಸ್ವರೂಪ–ಲಕ್ಷಣಗಳು (a) 10 ‘ಸಾಹಸಭೀಮ ವಿಜಯ’ದಲ್ಲಿ ದುರ್ಯೋಧನನ ಪಾತ್ರ ಚಿತ್ರಣ (b) 10 ಹರಿಹರನ ರಗಳೆಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಭಕ್ತಿಯ ವಿವಿಧ ಸ್ವರೂಪಗಳು (c) 10 ದಲಿತ–ಬಂಡಾಯ ಕಾವ್ಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಪ್ರತಿಭಟನೆಯ ಸ್ವರೂಪ (d) 10 ವಚನ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಸತಿ–ಪತಿ ಭಾವವು ನಿರೂಪಿತವಾದ ಬಗೆ (e) 10 ಕನ್ನಡ ಭಾಷೆಯ ಪ್ರಾದೇಶಿಕ ಮತ್ತು ಸಾಮಾಜಿಕ ಪ್ರಭೇದಗಳ ಕುರಿತು ಬರೆಯಿರಿ. (a) 15 ಆಧುನಿಕ ಪೂರ್ವದ ಕನ್ನಡ ಕಾವ್ಯ ಪ್ರಕಾರಗಳಾವುವು ? ಚರ್ಚಿಸಿರಿ. (b) 15 ಹರಿಶ್ಚಂದ್ರ ಕಾವ್ಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಬರುವ ‘ಗಾನರಾಣಿಯರ ಪ್ರಸಂಗ’ ವನ್ನು ವಿಶ್ಲೇಷಿಸಿರಿ. (c) 10 ದೇವನೂರು ಮಹಾದೇವರ ಕಥೆಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಚಿತ್ರಣಗೊಂಡಿರುವ (d) ಶೋಷಣೆಯ ಸ್ವರೂಪವನ್ನು ವಿವರಿಸಿರಿ. 10 ದ್ರಾವಿಡ ಭಾಷಾ ಪರಿವಾರಗಳ ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯ ಲಕ್ಷಣಗಳನ್ನು ವಿವರಿಸಿರಿ. (a) 15 ಕನಕದಾಸರ ಕೀರ್ತನೆಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಪ್ರತಿ ಪಾದಿತವಾದ ಸಾಮಾಜಿಕ ಪ್ರಜ್ಞೆಯನ್ನು ವಿಶ್ಲೇಷಿಸಿರಿ. (b) 15 ಕನ್ನಡ ಪ್ರಗತಿ ಶೀಲ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯದ ಪ್ರಮುಖ ಆಶಯಗಳನ್ನು ಚರ್ಚಿಸಿರಿ. (c) 10 ಕನ್ನಡ ನವ್ಯ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯದ ಸಾಧನೆಗಳನ್ನು ವಿವರಿಸಿರಿ. (d) 10 SDF-U-KND \overline{2}

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the CS (Main) Exam, 2019.

Which paper is this question set for?

This is for Kannada Literature Paper I.

Who conducts the CS (Main) Exam?

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

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for Kannada Literature Paper I is 250.

What is the time duration allowed for this paper?

Candidates are allowed three hours to complete the paper.

How many questions are there in total?

There are eight questions in total, divided into two sections.

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