UPSC Civil Services Main 2019 Urdu 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 Urdu & English

Exam Details

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

This is the Urdu Literature Paper I for the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination held in 2019. The paper, conducted by UPSC, has a maximum mark of 250 and a time duration of three hours. It consists of eight questions divided into two sections, with compulsory questions and a requirement to attempt at least one from each section. This paper is crucial for candidates specializing in Urdu Literature for the Civil Services Mains exam, offering insights into the expected depth and breadth of knowledge required.

Major Topics Covered

  • Urdu Language Origin and Development
  • Indo-Aryan Languages
  • Language and Civilization
  • Lucknowi and Delhi Dialects
  • Dakhni and Punjabi Languages
  • Old Indo-Aryan Period
  • Urdu as a Language and Civilization
  • Urdu and Braj Bhasha
  • Shaukat Thanvi's Theories on Urdu Origin
  • Indian Elements in Dakhni Poetry
  • Promotion of Urdu Language during Qutb Shahi period

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

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 question from each Section.
  • The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it.
  • Answers must be written in URDU (Urdu 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. حب ذيل سوالوں کے جواب لکھئے۔ ہر جواب تقریباً ایک سو پچاس (150) الفاظ پر مشتل ہونا جایئے :

(a) اردو زہان کے آغاز و ارتقا پرمختقرأ ایک مضمون قلمبند کیجیے۔

(b) دعلی ہند آریائی زبانوں سے کیا مراد ہے؟ چند اہم زبانوں کی نشاندہی کرتے ہوئے اپنے خیالات کا اظہار کیجیے۔

(c) زبان اور تہذیب کا کیا تعلق ہے؟ لکھنوی اور دہلوی زبان کو سامنے رکھ کر اپنے تاثرات پیش کیچیے۔

(d) دکی اور پنجانی کے بنیادی اختلافات کی نشاندہی گیجے۔

(e) قدیم ہند آریائی دور پر ایک نوٹ لکھیے۔

Section A

Q2.

(a) ’’ اردد ایک زبان ہی نہیں ایک تہذیب کا نام ہے‘‘۔ اس قول کی وضاحت کیجیے۔

(b) ’’ اردو برج بھاشا سے نکل ہے‘‘۔ اس خیال سے آپ کہاں تک اتفاق کرتے ہیں؟ ماک لکھیے۔

(c) اردو زبان کی ابتدا سے متعلق شوکت سزواری کے نظریات کا احاطہ کیجیے۔

Section A

Q3.

(a) دکنی شاعری میں ہندوستانی عناصر کی نشاندہی کیجے۔

(b) ’’ قطب شاہی دور میں اردو زبان کا فروغ ‘‘ پر ایک مضمون لکھیے۔

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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 Urdu Literature Paper - I.

What is the conducting body?

The conducting body is UPSC.

In which year was this exam conducted?

The exam was conducted in 2019.

What is the maximum marks for Urdu Literature Paper I?

The maximum marks for Urdu Literature Paper I is 250.

What is the time allowed for this paper?

The time allowed is Three Hours.

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