UPSC Civil Services Main 2017 Kannada Literature Paper I PDF

Central Government Jobs Administrative / Civil Services 2017

  • Year 2017
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages Kannada & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Civil Services (Main) Examination
Year 2017
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Kannada Literature Paper I
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 2017, Paper I on Kannada Literature, conducted by UPSC. The paper is divided into two sections with a total of eight questions, requiring candidates to answer five, including compulsory questions from each section. It tests in-depth knowledge of Kannada literature, language, and its historical development. The exam duration is three hours, with a maximum of 250 marks. This paper is crucial for candidates opting for Kannada as their literature subject, providing insights into the expected question types and depth of analysis required.

Major Topics Covered

  • Kannada Literature
  • Dravidian Languages
  • Vikramarjuna Vijaya
  • Basavanna's Vachanas
  • Dasa Sahitya
  • Kannada Navodaya Poetry
  • Kannada Dialects
  • Ancient Kannada Poetry
  • Harishchandra Kavya
  • Anupama Niranjana's Madhavi
  • Feminist Thought in Kannada Literature
  • Origin and Development of Kannada Language
  • Kumaravyasa Bharata
  • Kannada Criticism
  • Janna's Amritamati
  • Navya Kavya

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 2017 Kannada Literature Paper II
  • Civil Services (Main) Examination 2016 Kannada Literature Paper I
  • Civil Services (Main) Examination 2017 General Studies Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2017 Kannada Literature Paper I Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Kannada Literature Syllabus
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Pattern
  • Civil Services (Main) Examination
  • UPSC Exams

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 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. ಶಬ್ದಗಳಿಗೆ ಮೀರದಂತೆ ಇರಬೇಕು ಪ್ರತಿ ಉಪಪ್ರಶ್ನೆಗೆ 10 ಅಂಕಗಳು. 10×5 = 50 ದ್ರಾವಿಡ ಭಾಷೆಗಳ ವಿಶಿಷ್ಟ ಲಕ್ಷಣಗಳು 10 (a) ವಿಕ್ರಮಾರ್ಜುನ ವಿಜಯದ ಕಥಾವಸ್ತುವಿನ ಅನನ್ಯತೆ 10 (b) ಬಸವಣ್ಣನವರ ವಚನಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಪ್ರಾಣಿ ರೂಪಕಗಳು 10 (c) ದಾಸ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಭಕ್ತಿಯ ಸ್ವರೂಪ 10 (d) ಕನ್ನಡ ನವೋದಯ ಕಾವ್ಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಉಪರಾಷ್ಟೀಯತೆಯ ಅಭಿವ್ಯಕ್ತಿ 10 (e) ಕನ್ನಡದ ಪ್ರಮುಖ ಪ್ರಾದೇಶಿಕ ಉಪಭಾಷೆಗಳು ಯಾವುವು ? ಸೋದಾಹರಣವಾಗಿ (a) 2. 15 ವಿವರಿಸಿ. ಪ್ರಾಚೀನ ಕನ್ನಡ ಕಾವ್ಯಗಳ ಕಾವ್ಯಧರ್ಮವನ್ನು ಧರ್ಮ ನಿಯಂತ್ರಿಸಿದೆಯೇ … ? (b) 15 ಚರ್ಚಿಸಿ. ‘ಹರನೆಂಬುದೇ ಸತ್ಯ, ಸತ್ಯವೆಂಬುದೆ ಹರನು’ – ಈ ದಿವ್ಯಾದರ್ಶ ಹರಿಶ್ಚಂದ್ರಕಾವ್ಯದಲ್ಲಿ (c) ಹೇಗೆ ಸಾಕಾರಗೊಂಡಿದೆ ? ಚರ್ಚಿಸಿರಿ. 10 ಅನುಪಮಾ ನಿರಂಜನರವರ ‘ಮಾಧವಿ’ ಕಾದಂಬರಿ ಕನ್ನಡದಲ್ಲಿ ಸ್ತ್ರೀವಾದಿ (d) ಚಿಂತನೆಯನ್ನು ಉದ್ಘಾಟಿಸಿದೆಯೇ ... ? ವಿಶ್ಲೇಷಿಸಿ. 10 ಕನ್ನಡ ಭಾಷೆಯ ಉಗಮ ಮತ್ತು ವಿಕಾಸದ ವಿವಿಧ ಹಂತಗಳನ್ನು ಸೋದಾಹರಣವಾಗಿ (a) ವಿವೇಚಿಸಿರಿ. 15 ಕುಮಾರವ್ಯಾಸ ಭಾರತದ ಕೃಷ್ಣ ಸಂಧಾನ ಪ್ರಸಂಗದ ವಿಶಿಷ್ಣತೆಗಳನ್ನು ವಿವರಿಸಿ. (b) ಕನ್ನಡ ವಿಮರ್ಶೆಯ ಬೆಳಕಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಜನ್ನನ ಅಮೃತಮತಿಯ ಪಾತ್ರವನ್ನು ವಿವೇಚಿಸಿರಿ. (c) ಕನ್ನಡದಲ್ಲಿ ನವ್ಯಕಾವ್ಯದ ಉಗಮ ಮತ್ತು ವಿಕಾಸವನ್ನು ವಿವೇಚಿಸಿರಿ. (d) 2 STH-P-KND

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the Civil Services (Main) Examination.

Which year is this question paper from?

This question paper is from the year 2017.

Who conducts the Civil Services Examination?

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

What is the subject of this paper?

This paper is for Kannada Literature, Paper I.

What is the paper code?

The paper code is STH-P-KND.

What is the time allowed for the exam?

The time allowed for this paper is Three Hours.

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