UPSC Civil Services Urdu Literature Paper I 2018 Question Paper PDF

Central Government Jobs Administrative / Civil Services 2018

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

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination
Year 2018
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 document contains the Urdu Literature Paper-I from the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination held in 2018. The paper, with a maximum of 250 marks and a time limit of 3 hours, is divided into two sections with a total of eight questions. Candidates are required to attempt five questions, including the compulsory questions 1 and 5, and at least one from each section. Answers must be written in Urdu script, adhering to specified word limits. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming to specialize in Urdu Literature for the UPSC Mains examination, providing a clear understanding of the expected depth and breadth of knowledge.

Major Topics Covered

  • Urdu Language
  • Indo-Aryan Language Family
  • Braj Bhasha
  • Sufism
  • Old Urdu
  • Modern Urdu
  • Regional Dialects of Urdu
  • Hindi
  • Hindustani
  • Persian Influence on Urdu
  • Cultural Relationship between Urdu and Hindi
  • Ghazal
  • Deccan Urdu
  • Northern India Urdu

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 Civil Services (Main) Examination 2017 Urdu Literature Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2019 Urdu Literature Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2018 General Studies Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2018 Urdu Literature Paper I Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Syllabus Urdu Literature
  • UPSC Mains Exam Pattern
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Pattern
  • UPSC Mains Subjective Papers

Instructions

  • There are EIGHT questions divided in two Sections.
  • Candidate has to attempt FIVE questions in all.
  • Ouestion 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 ذیل سوالوں کے جواب لکھئے۔ ہر جواب تقریباً ایک سو پچاس (150)الفاظ پر مشتل ہونا جائے :

(a) زبانوں کے ہند-آریائی خاندان سے کیا مراد ہے؟ اس کے ارتقا یر اظہار خیال کیجئے۔

(b) قدیم اردو پر برج بھاشا کے اثرات کی نشاندی کیجئے۔ مثالیں وے کر سمجھانے۔

(c) اردو کے فروغ میں صوفیائے کرام کی خدمات کا جائزہ کیتے۔

(d) کی اردو ثالی اردو سے کس حد تک مخلف ہے؟ اس کے انفرادی علاقائی عوامل کی دضاحت کیجئے۔

(e) ہندی ، اردو اور ہندوستانی کے تصور پر اظہار خیال کیجئے۔

Section A

Q2. حب ذیل سوالوں کے جواب لکھنے۔ ہر جواب تقریباً تین سو (300) الفاظ پر مشتل ہونا جاہئے :

(a) اردو زبان پر پٹجانی کے اثرات کی نشاندہی کیجئے۔

(b) اردو اور ہندی زبان کے تہذیبی رشتے یر ایک مضمون لکھتے۔

(c) گھڑی بولی اور شالی ہند میں اردو کی نشو و نما پر ایک مضمون لکھتے۔

Section A

Q3. حب ذیل سوالوں کے جواب لکھئے۔ ہر جواب تقریباً تین سو (300) الفاظ پر مشتل ہونا جاہئے :-

(a) دکن میں اردو کے فروغ کے اسباب کس حد تک شمال سے مختلف ہیں؟

(b) میں میں کا تعارف پش کیجئے۔

(c) وَلَی کو آپ دکن کا شاعر کہیں گے یا شالی ہند کا؟ دلیلوں سے وضاحت کیجئے۔

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination.

What is the paper name?

The paper is Urdu Literature Paper - I.

What is the conducting body?

The conducting body is UPSC.

In which year was this paper conducted?

This paper was conducted in 2018.

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 for this paper is 3 Hours.

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