UPSC Civil Services Main 2019 Tamil Literature Paper II PDF

Central Government Jobs Administrative / Civil Services 2019

  • Year 2019
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration 3 Hours
  • Languages Tamil & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Civil Services (Main) Examination
Year 2019
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Tamil Literature Paper II
Subject Tamil Literature
Duration 3 Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Mixed

This is the question paper for the Tamil Literature Paper II of the Civil Services (Main) Examination held in 2019 by the UPSC. The paper is divided into two sections and requires candidates to answer a total of five questions, with compulsory questions in Section A and Section B. The exam tests in-depth knowledge of Tamil literature, its history, and various literary works. It is crucial for aspirants aiming for administrative services in India. The paper allows three hours to complete and carries a maximum of 250 marks.

Major Topics Covered

  • Tamil Literature
  • Puranaanooru
  • Thirukkural
  • Silappathikaram
  • Kumbhakarna Vadha Padalam
  • Manikkavacakar
  • Thiruppavai
  • Kurutokai

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

  • Civil Services (Main) Examination 2019 Tamil Literature Paper I
  • Civil Services (Main) Examination 2019 General Studies Paper I
  • Civil Services (Main) Examination 2019 General Studies Paper II
  • Civil Services (Main) Examination 2019 General Studies Paper III
  • Civil Services (Main) Examination 2019 General Studies Paper IV
  • Civil Services (Main) Examination 2019 Tamil Literature Paper II Answer Key
  • Civil Services (Main) Examination Tamil Literature Syllabus
  • UPSC Mains Exam Pattern

Instructions

  • 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.
  • 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. கீழ்க்காணும் வினாக்கள் ஒவ்வொன்றிற்கும் 150 சொற்களுக்கு மிகாமல் விடை தருக : 10×5 = 50 கொடைப் பண்பு குறித்துப் புற நானூறு தெரிவிக்கும் (a) கருத்துகள் எவை ? விளக்குக. 10 செங்கோன்மை பற்றிய குறள் கருத்துகளைத் தொகுத்து (b) மதிப்பிடுக. 10 கோவலனின் கடந்த கால வாழ்வு குறித்து மாடல (c) மறையோன் தெரிவிக்கும் கருத்துகள் எவை ? 10 கும்ப கருணன் வதைப் படலத்தில் பேசப்படும் (d) Alexandria அறச்சிக்கல்களும் அவற்றிற்கான தீர்வுகளும் எவை ? விளக்குக. 10 மாணிக்கவாசகரின் மனித உடல் பற்றிய கருத்துகள் (e) 10 எவை ? ஆராய்க. பேசப்படும் தாவரங்கள் குறுந்தொகையில் \ddot{?} எவை (a) அவை ஏன் பேசப்படுகின்றன ? ஆராய்க. 20 வருணிக்கும் நகரின் அமைப்பு மதுரை இளங்கோ (b) எவ்வாறானது ? விளக்குக. 15 காலை நேரம் திருப்பாவையில் எவ்வாறு (c) வருணிக்கப்படுகிறது ? விளக்குக. 15 \mathbf{2} SDF-B-TML

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the Civil Services (Main) Examination.

What year is this question paper from?

This question paper is from the 2019 examination.

Who conducts the Civil Services Main Examination?

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Civil Services Main Examination.

What is the subject of this paper?

This paper is for Tamil Literature, specifically Paper II.

What is the paper code?

The paper code is SDF-B-TML.

What is the total duration allowed for the exam?

The time allowed for the exam is three hours.

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