How many questions does a candidate need to attempt in this paper?

Candidates need to attempt five questions in all.

Are there any compulsory questions in Gujarati Literature Paper I?

Yes, Question nos. 1 and 5 are compulsory.

What is the time duration allowed for this paper?

The time allowed for this paper is three hours.

What is the maximum marks for Gujarati Literature Paper I?

The maximum marks for this paper are 250.

In which language should the answers be written?

Answers must be written in Gujarati (Gujarati script).

Can I download the UPSC Gujarati Literature Paper I 2018 question paper?

Yes, you can typically find and download official question papers like this one from UPSC's website or other educational portals.

UPSC Gujarati Literature Paper I 2018 Question Paper PDF

Name: UPSC Gujarati Literature Paper I 2018 Question Paper PDF
Creator: UPSC
Keywords: UPSC Gujarati Literature Paper I 2018, Gujarati Literature Paper I UPSC Mains 2018, UPSC Mains 2018 Gujarati Literature Paper I, Gujarati Literature Question Paper PDF, UPSC Mains Gujarati Literature, 2018 Gujarati Literature Paper, Civil Services Mains Gujarati, UPSC Previous Year Paper Gujarati, Gujarati Sahitya Paper I, UPSC Exam 2018

Central Government Jobs Administrative / Civil Services 2018

Year 2018
Conducted By UPSC
Questions 8
Maximum Marks 250
Duration Three Hours
Languages Gujarati & English

Exam Details

Detail	Information
Examination	UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination
Year	2018
Conducting Body	UPSC
Paper	Gujarati Literature Paper - I
Subject	Gujarati Literature
Duration	Three Hours
Maximum Marks	250
Number of Questions	8
Question Type	Mixed

This is the official question paper for the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2018, specifically for Gujarati Literature Paper I. The paper is divided into two sections, with a total of eight questions. Candidates are required to attempt five questions in total, including compulsory questions 1 and 5, and three others chosen from the remaining questions, with at least one from each section. The exam is designed to test in-depth knowledge of Gujarati literature, its history, poets, writers, and literary movements. The paper allows three hours to complete and carries a maximum of 250 marks. Aspirants can use this paper to understand the exam pattern, question types, and marking scheme, aiding their preparation for the UPSC Mains.

Major Topics Covered

Gujarati Literature History
Gujarati Poetry
Gujarati Prose
Literary Criticism
Modern Gujarati Literature
Medieval Gujarati Literature
Gujarati Dialects
Literary Movements in Gujarati

Why This Paper is Important

Useful for UPSC 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 Gujarati Literature Paper II 2018
UPSC General Studies Paper I 2018
UPSC Essay Paper 2018
UPSC Gujarati Literature Paper I 2018 Answer Key
UPSC Mains 2018 Answer Keys
UPSC Civil Services Mains Syllabus
Gujarati Literature Optional Subject Syllabus UPSC
UPSC Civil Services Mains Exam Pattern

Instructions

EGT-P-G ગુજરાતી / GUJARATI પેપર I / Paper I (साहित्य)/(LITERATURE) સમય મર્યાદા : ત્રણ કલાક મહત્તમ ગુણ : 250

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 GUJARATI (Gujarati 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. પ્રાગ્ નરસિંહયુગની ભાષાની લાક્ષણિકતાઓ 10 (a) સુંદરમનું પ્રવાસ સાહિત્ય 10 (b) સૌરાષ્ટ્રી બોલીનાં લક્ષણો ચર્ચો 10 (c) ગુજરાતી જ્ઞાનમાર્ગી કવિતા (d) 10^-7 ગાંધીયુગના સાહિત્યમાં રાષ્ટ્રભાવના 10 (e) સમીક્ષાત્મક ઉત્તર આપો.

Q2. મધ્યકાલીન જૈન સર્જકોના સાહિત્યક પ્રદાનની સમીક્ષા કરો. (a) કલાયીની કવિતામાં પ્રણયાનુભૂતિ : ઉદાહરણ આપી ચર્ચા કરો. (b) દલપતરામની કવિતાની લાક્ષણિકતાઓ જણાવો. $\overline{c}$ 10 સમીક્ષાત્મક ઉત્તર આપો.

Q3. રા.વિ. પાઠકની વાર્તાકળાના વિશેષો “દ્વિરફની વાતો” ને આધરે જણાવો. (a) અનુગાંધીયુગની કવિતાની સોદાહરણ ચર્ચા કરો. (b) આધુનિક એકાંકીના વિશેષોની ચર્ચા કરો. (c) સમીક્ષાત્મક ઉત્તર આપો.

Q4. ગુજરાતી ભાષાના વાક્યપ્રકારો સદષ્ટાંત સમજાવો. (a) મધ્યકાલીન નિર્ગણ ભક્તિ પરંપરાના કવિઓના પ્રદાનનું મૂલ્યાંકન કરો. (b) 20 રમણભાઈ નીલકંઠની નાટ્યકળાના વિશેષો તારવી આપો. (c) EGT - P - GJT $\mathcal{Z}$

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam for which this paper was conducted?

This paper is from the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination.

What year is this Gujarati Literature Paper I question paper from?

This question paper is from the year 2018.

Who conducts the Civil Services Examination?

The Civil Services Examination is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

What is the subject of this paper?

The subject of this paper is Gujarati Literature.

What is the paper code for Gujarati Literature Paper I?

The paper code for Gujarati Literature Paper I is EGT-P-G.

How many questions are there in Gujarati Literature Paper I?

There are a total of eight questions divided into two sections.

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