UPSC Civil Services Main 2018 Kannada Literature Paper II PDF

Central Government Jobs Administrative / Civil Services 2018

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

Exam Details

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

This is the question paper for the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2018, specifically for Kannada Literature Paper II, conducted by UPSC. The paper carries a maximum of 250 marks and is to be completed within three hours. It consists of eight questions divided into two sections, with candidates required to answer five questions in total, including compulsory questions 1 and 5, and at least one from each section. This paper is crucial for candidates opting for Kannada Literature as their optional subject in the UPSC Mains exam, providing a clear understanding of the expected question format and depth of knowledge required.

Major Topics Covered

  • Kannada Literature
  • Kannada Poetry
  • Kannada Prose
  • Literary Analysis
  • Kannada 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

  • Kannada Literature Paper I - Civil Services (Main) Examination 2018
  • General Studies Paper I - Civil Services (Main) Examination 2018
  • General Studies Paper II - Civil Services (Main) Examination 2018
  • General Studies Paper III - Civil Services (Main) Examination 2018
  • General Studies Paper IV - Civil Services (Main) Examination 2018
  • Essay Paper - Civil Services (Main) Examination 2018
  • Optional Subject Papers - Civil Services (Main) Examination 2018
  • Kannada Literature Paper II Answer Key 2018

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. \mathcal{I}

Questions (page 2)

Q1. ಬರೆಯಿರಿ. (ಪ್ರತಿಯೊಂದೂ 150 ಪದಗಳ ಉತ್ತರ ಮಿತಿಯಲ್ಲಿ) 10×5=50 ನಿನ್ನನೆ ನೆಚ್ಚಿದಂ ಕುರು ಮಹೀಪತಿ ನಿನ್ನ ಶರಾವಳಿಗಳ್ಳೆಮು (a) ನ್ನನ್ವಡುಗುತ್ತುಮಿರ್ಪುದರಿ ಸಾಧನ ಸಂಪದಮಂತೆ ಶಸ್ತಸಂ ಪನ್ನನೆ ಆಗಿ ಶಲ್ಯನನೆ ಸಾರಥಿಯಾಗಿರೆ ಮಾಡಿ ಕಾದು ನೀಂ ನಿನ್ವಯ ಬಲ್ಲ ಮಾಲ್ಕೆಯೊಳಿದಂ ನುಡಿದೆಂ ನಿನಗಂಗವಲ್ಲಭಾ 10 ಒಡಲುಗೊಂಡವ ಹಸಿವ (b) ಒಡಲುಗೊಂಡವ ಹುಸಿವ ಒಡಲುಗೊಂಡವನೆಂದು ನೀನೆನ್ನ ಜಡಿದೊಮ್ಮೆ ನುಡಿಯದಿರಾ ! ನೀನೆನ್ನಂ ತೊಮ್ಮೆ ಒಡಲುಗೊಂಡು ನೋಡಾ ರಾಮನಾಥ ! 10 ಸವಿಯು ಸಕ್ಕರೆಯೊಳಗೋ ಸಕ್ಕರೆಯು ಸವಿಯೊಳಗೋ (c) ಸವಿಯು ಸಕ್ಕೆರೆಯೆರಡು ಜಿಹ್ನೆಯೊಳಗೋ ಜಿಹ್ನೆಮನಸಿನ ಒಳಗೋ ಮನಸು ಜಿಹ್ಕೆಯ ಒಳಗೋ ಜಿಹ್ನೆ ಮನಸುಗಳೆರಡು ನಿನ್ನೊಳಗೋ ಅರಿಯೆ 10 ಕಾದಿ ಕೊಲುವೊಡೆ ಪಾಂಡುಸುತರು ಸ (d) ಹೋದರರು ಕೊಲಲಿಲ್ಲ ಕೊಲ್ಲದೆ ಕಾದೆನಾದೊಡೆ ಕೌರವಂಗನಿಯಲಿ ಹೊಗಲಿಲ್ಲ ಬೇಧದಲಿ ಹೊಕ್ತಿರಿದನೋ ಮಧು ಸೂದನನು ತಾನಕಟೆನುತ ಘನ ಚಿಂ ತೋದಧಿಯಲದ್ದವೊಲು ಮೌನದೊಳ್ಳಿದ್ದನಾ ಕರ್ಣ 10 ಅಯ್ಯಯ್ಯ ಚೆನ್ನಾದುದೆನೆ ಕನ್ನಡಿಗರು (e) ರಯ್ಯ ಮಂಚಿದಿಯೆನೆ ತೆಲುಗಾ ಆಯ್ಕ ಎಂಚ ಪೊರ್ಲಾಂಡೆಂದು ತುಳುವರು ಮೆಯ್ಯುಬ್ಬಿ ಕೇಳಬೇಕಣ್ಣಾ 10 EGT-D-KND \overline{2}

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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 question paper is for Kannada Literature Paper II.

What is the conducting body for this exam?

The conducting body is UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).

What is the maximum marks for Kannada Literature Paper II?

The maximum marks for Kannada Literature Paper II is 250.

What is the time allowed to complete the paper?

The time allowed to complete the paper is Three Hours.

How many questions are there in Kannada Literature Paper II?

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

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