UPSC Civil Services Main 2016 Tamil Literature Paper II PDF

Central Government Jobs Administrative / Civil Services 2016

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

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Civil Services (Main) Examination
Year 2016
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Tamil Literature Paper - II
Subject Tamil Literature
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Descriptive / Subjective

This is the question paper for the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2016, specifically for Tamil Literature Paper II, conducted by UPSC. The paper is designed to assess candidates' in-depth knowledge of Tamil literature, with a total of 250 marks and a duration of three hours. It comprises descriptive questions divided into two sections, requiring candidates to attempt a total of five questions, including compulsory ones. This paper is crucial for aspirants specializing in Tamil Literature for the UPSC Civil Services Mains.

Major Topics Covered

  • Tamil Literature
  • Classical Tamil Literature
  • Modern Tamil Literature
  • Literary Criticism
  • Indian Literature

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

  • UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2016 Tamil Literature Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2015 Tamil Literature Paper II
  • UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2016 General Studies Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2016 Tamil Literature Paper II Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Syllabus Tamil Literature
  • UPSC Mains Exam Pattern
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Pattern
  • UPSC Mains Subjective Paper Guidelines

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. மிகாமல் விடை தருக : 10×5 = 50 “எழுகுளிறு மிதித்த ஒரு பழம்; பெருந்தேன் — இழைக்கும் (a) நாடன்; நல்வோள் கணவன் இவன்” ஆகிய தொடர்களைக் குறுந்தொகை கொண்டு விளக்குக. 10 “அறிவுடையோன் ஆறு அரசும் செல்லும்” என்பதை (b) படை கடந்த நெடுஞ்செழியன் கூற்றின்வழி ஆரியப் ஆராய்க. 10 “காலம் அறிந்து செயின், தீரா இடும்பைத் தரும்; (c) உள்ளத்து அனையது உயர்வு” ஆகியன உணர்த்தும் செய்திகளைச் சுட்டுக. 10 கும்பகர்ணன் இராமனிடம் கூறிய சினமொழிகளை (d) எடுத்துரைக்க. 10 இறைவனின் பெருமைகளாக மாணிக்கவாசகர் நீத்தல் (e) விண்ணப்பத்தில் குறிப்பிடுவனவற்றைப் புலப்படுத்துக. 10 குறிஞ்சித்திணையில் கபிலர் உணர்த்தும் செய்திகளைக்

Q2. (a) குறுந்தொகைவழி விவரி. 20 சிலப்பதிகார ஆய்ச்சியர் குரவை கூறும் ஆய மகளிர் (b) செயல்களை விளக்குக. 15\, திருக்குறள் உணர்த்தும் அவையறிதலை விளக்குக. (c) 15\, M-ESC-D-TML\mathbf{z}

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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 (Main) Examination?

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

What is the subject of this paper?

The subject is Tamil Literature, Paper II.

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for this paper are 250.

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The time allowed is three hours.

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