UPSC Civil Services Main 2016 Punjabi Literature Paper II PDF
- Year 2016
- Conducted By UPSC
- Questions 8
- Maximum Marks 250
- Duration Three Hours
- Languages Punjabi
Exam Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | Civil Services (Main) Examination |
| Year | 2016 |
| Conducting Body | UPSC |
| Paper | Punjabi Literature Paper II |
| Subject | Punjabi Literature |
| Duration | Three Hours |
| Maximum Marks | 250 |
| Number of Questions | 8 |
| Question Type | Mixed |
This is the question paper for the Punjabi Literature Paper II of the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination held in 2016. The paper is designed to test candidates' in-depth knowledge of Punjabi literature. It consists of a total of eight questions divided into two sections, with candidates required to answer five questions in all. Questions 1 and 5 are compulsory, and candidates must choose at least one question from each section. The exam allows three hours to complete and carries a maximum of 250 marks. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming for success in the Civil Services examination.
Major Topics Covered
- Punjabi Literature
- Literary Criticism
- Poetry Analysis
- Prose Analysis
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 2016 Punjabi Literature Paper I
- Civil Services (Main) Examination 2016 General Studies Paper I
- Civil Services (Main) Examination 2016 General Studies Paper II
- Civil Services (Main) Examination 2016 Optional Subject Papers
- UPSC Civil Services Main 2016 Punjabi Literature Paper II Answer Key
- UPSC Civil Services Main Syllabus
- Punjabi Literature Optional Subject Syllabus
- UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Pattern
Instructions
- CS (MAIN) Exam; 2016 M-ESC-D-PIB ਪੰਜਾਬੀ / PUNJABI ਪੇਪਰ II / Paper II ( ਸਾਹਿਤ ) / ( LITERATURE ) ਨਿਰਧਾਰਿਤ ਸਮਾਂ : ਤਿੰਨ ਘੰਟੇ ਕੱਲ ਅੱਕ : 250
- 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)
Question paper preview
Scanned pages 1–2 for reference. Download the official PDF for the full paper.
Free question paper download
Download question paper PDF
Your download starts in 10s
Preparing your question paper file…
Frequently asked questions
What is the name of the exam?
The exam is the Civil Services (Main) Examination.
What year is this question paper from?
This question paper is from the year 2016.
Who conducts the Civil Services Examination?
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Civil Services Examination.
What is the subject of this paper?
The subject of this paper is Punjabi Literature, specifically Paper II.
What is the maximum marks for this paper?
The maximum marks for this paper is 250.
What is the time allowed for this paper?
The time allowed for this paper is three hours.