How many questions are there in the paper?

There are eight questions divided into two sections.

How many questions must a candidate attempt?

A candidate has to attempt five questions in all, with questions 1 and 5 being compulsory, and at least one from each of the remaining sections.

What is the subject of this paper?

The subject is Telugu Literature.

Is this paper objective or descriptive?

Based on the instructions and question format, this paper appears to be descriptive/essay-based, requiring detailed answers in Telugu.

Civil Services Main 2016 Telugu Literature Paper I Question Paper PDF

Name: Civil Services Main 2016 Telugu Literature Paper I Question Paper PDF
Creator: UPSC
Keywords: Civil Services Main 2016 Telugu Literature Paper I, UPSC 2016 Telugu Literature Question Paper, Telugu Literature Paper I PDF, Civil Services Main Exam Paper, 2016 UPSC Mains Telugu Literature

Central Government Jobs Administrative / Civil Services 2016

Year 2016
Conducted By UPSC
Questions 8
Maximum Marks 250
Duration Three Hours
Languages Telugu

Exam Details

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

This document contains the question paper for the Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2016, specifically for Telugu Literature Paper-I. Conducted by UPSC, this paper carries a maximum of 250 marks and allows three hours for completion. It is designed for candidates to demonstrate their proficiency in Telugu literature, with questions requiring answers to be written in Telugu. The paper is divided into two sections, with compulsory questions and a requirement to attempt a minimum number from each section, adhering to specified word limits. This resource is crucial for aspirants preparing for the administrative services exams.

Major Topics Covered

Telugu Language
Telugu Literature
Dravidian Languages
Linguistic Evolution
Philology
Literary History
Literary Criticism
Poetics
Linguistic Analysis
Sociolinguistics

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 Telugu Literature Paper I
Civil Services (Main) Examination 2017 Telugu Literature Paper I
Civil Services (Main) Examination 2016 General Studies Paper I
Civil Services Main 2016 Telugu Literature Paper I Answer Key
Civil Services Main Exam Telugu Literature Syllabus
Civil Services Main Exam Pattern
Civil Services (Main) Examination
State Civil Services Exams

Instructions

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 Sections.
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. తెలుగు \frac{1}{2}పవరు—I (సాహిత్యం) గరిష్ఠ మార్కులు: 250 నిర్ణీత సమయం : మూడు గంటలు ప్రశ్నాపత్రం నిర్దిష్ట సూచసలు భశ్నలకు సమాధానాలు రాయడానికి ముందు దయచేసి కింద పేర్కొన్న భ్రతి సూచనను జాగ్రత్తగా చదవండి. ఇక్కడ ఎనిమిది (పశ్నలను రెండు భాగాలుగా విభజించడపుయ్యింది. అభ్యర్థి మొత్తం మీద ఐదు (వశ్నలకు సమాధానాలు ఇవ్వవలసి ఉంటుంది. ఒకటి, ఐదు (పశ్నలు తప్పనిసరి. మిగిలిస వాటిలో ఏ మూడింటికైనా (పతి భాగం సుండి కనీసం ఒక (పశ్నను ఎంపిక చేసుకొని రాయాలి. ఫ్రతి ప్రశ్నకు లేదా ఫ్రశ్నలోని విభాగానికి కేటాయించిన మార్కులు ఆ ప్రశ్న పక్కసే సూచించడమయ్యింది. సమాధానాలు తప్పనిసరిగా తెలుగులోనే రాయాలి.
(పశ్చలలో సూచింపబడిన పదపరిమితిని పాటించాలి. పరుస (కమంలో రాసిన (ఫశ్నలే పరిగణసలోకి పస్తాయి. కొట్టిపేయకపోతే పాక్షికంగా రాసిన సమాధానాలు కూడ పరిగణసలోకి పస్తాయి.
(ఫశ్న–జవాబు లఘు పత్రంలో ఖాళీగా విడిచిపెట్టిన ఏ ఒక్క పుటను గానీ పుటలోని కొంత భాగాన్నిగానీ తప్పనిసరిగా కొట్టిపేయాలి.

Questions (page 2)

Q1. ఈ కింది వశ్చలకు సమాధానాలు రాయండి.

Q2. β oది (వశృలకు సుమారు 250 పదాలలో సమాధానాలు రాయండి.

Q4. తెలుగు భాషను (పమాణీకరించడంలో ఎదురపుతున్న సమస్యలను, సవాళ్ళను చర్చించండి.

Q5. ఈ క్రింది (పశ్నలకు సమాధానాలు న్రాయండి.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2016.

Which paper is this question paper for?

This question paper is for Telugu Literature Paper-I.

Who conducts the Civil Services (Main) Examination?

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

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for Telugu Literature Paper-I is 250.

What is the time allowed to complete the paper?

The time allowed is Three Hours.

In which language should the answers be written?

Answers must be written in Telugu.

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