UPSC Civil Services Main 2016 Sanskrit Paper I Question Paper PDF

Central Government Jobs Administrative / Civil Services 2016

  • Year 2016
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages Sanskrit & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Civil Services (Main) Examination
Year 2016
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper SANSKRIT (Paper I) (LITERATURE)
Subject Sanskrit
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Mixed

This is the official question paper for the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2016, specifically for Sanskrit Paper I (Literature). Conducted by the UPSC, this paper is designed to assess candidates' proficiency in Sanskrit literature. It allows a time duration of three hours and carries a maximum of 250 marks. The paper is divided into two sections, with a total of eight questions, out of which candidates must attempt five, including compulsory questions from each section. This paper is crucial for aspirants specializing in Sanskrit literature for the Civil Services examination, providing valuable insights into the expected question format and difficulty level.

Major Topics Covered

  • Sanskrit Literature
  • Grammar
  • Phonetics
  • Sandhi
  • Samas
  • Vachya
  • Vibhakti
  • Champu 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 2015 Sanskrit Paper I
  • Civil Services (Main) Examination 2017 Sanskrit Paper I
  • Civil Services (Main) Examination Sanskrit Paper II
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2016 Sanskrit Paper I Answer Key
  • Civil Services Main Sanskrit Syllabus
  • UPSC Mains Literature Syllabus
  • Civil Services Main Exam Pattern
  • UPSC Mains Exam Structure

Instructions

  • प्रश्नपत्रम्) (साहित्यम्) 0000105 SANSKRIT (Paper I) (LITERATURE) समयः होरात्रयम् (घटा-त्रयम्) पूर्णांकाः 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, 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.
  • Question Nos. 1, 5 and 8 must be answered in SANSKRIT and the remaining questions must be answered either in SANSKRIT or in the medium authorized in the Admission Certificate.
  • Answer written in SANSKRIT must be in Devanagari 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. m-esc-u-skt 1

Questions (page 2)

Section A

Q1. Answer all of the following : (To be written in Sanskrit language) अधोनिर्दिष्टाः सर्वे प्रश्नाः संस्कृतभाषया एव 2-3 पक्तिषु समाधेयाः 1 × 10 = 10 1.

(i) ‘लू, ज्ञ, न’— वर्णानाम् उच्चारणस्थानानि लेख्यानि । (ii) ऊष्मवर्णाः के ? (iii) ‘खय्’– प्रत्याहारान्तर्गताः वर्णाः लेखनीयाः । (iv) का 'संहिता'-संज्ञा ? (सूत्रं देयम्) (v) ‘रवावुदिते’— सूत्रोल्लेखपूर्वकं सन्धिविच्छेदः कार्यः । (vi) ‘यदि + अपि’— सूत्रोल्लेखपुरस्सरं सन्धिकार्यं विधेयम् । (vii) ‘दिक् + नागः’— सूत्रोल्लेखपुरस्सरं सन्धिकार्यं विधेयम् । (viii) ‘पुरुषः सिंह इव’— समासनामोल्लेखपूर्वकं समासो विधीयताम् । (ix) ‘एकोनः’— विग्रहपूर्वकं समास-नाम लिखत । (x) 'समवेता जना दुर्गाप्रतिमां पश्यन्ति'— वाच्यपरिवर्तनं क्रियताम् । अधस्तनेषु वाक्येषु रेखाङ्कितपदानां विभक्तिप्रयोगस्य औचित्यं सूत्रोल्लेखपुरस्सरं संस्कृतभाषया 1.

(b) 3-4 पंक्तिषु निर्णयम् 2 × 5 =

(i) तण्डुलानोदनं पचति । (ii) अक्ष्णा काणोऽयमायाति । (iii) मातुर्निलीयते कृष्ण: । (iv) अर्थस्य हेतोर्वसति । (v) छात्रेषु मैत्रः पटुः । अधोलिखितानां सूत्राणाम् अर्थोदाहरणानि संस्कृतेन 3-4 पंक्तिषु लेख्यानि — 2 × 5 = 10 1.

(i) अदर्शनं लोपः । (ii) सुप्तिङन्तं पदम् । (iii) वृद्धिरादैच् । (iv) अतिरतिक्रमणे च । (v) भीत्रार्थानां भयहेतुः । का अपश्रुतिः ? संस्कृते अपश्रुतीनां प्रयोगवैशिष्ट्यं सोदाहरणं संस्कृतेन निरूपणीयम् । 1.

(d) (150 शब्दपरिमितम्) 10 किं नाम चम्पूकाव्यम् ? कस्याप्येकस्य चम्पूकाव्यस्य वैशिष्ट्यं संस्कृतेन विचार्यताम् । 1.

(e) (150 शब्दपरिमितम्) m-esc-u-skt 2

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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 2016.

Who conducts the Civil Services (Main) Examination?

The examination is conducted by the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).

What is the subject and paper for this question paper?

The subject is Sanskrit, and this is Paper I (Literature).

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for this paper are 250.

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The time allowed for this paper is Three Hours.

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