UPSC Civil Services Main 2016 Urdu Literature Paper I PDF

Central Government Jobs Administrative / Civil Services 2016

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

Exam Details

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

This is the question paper for the Urdu Literature Paper I of the Civil Services (Main) Examination conducted by UPSC in 2016. The paper carried a maximum of 250 marks and was allocated a time of three hours. It consists of eight questions divided into two sections, with compulsory questions and a requirement to attempt at least one from each section. Aspirants can use this paper to understand the exam structure, question types, and marking scheme for Urdu Literature Paper I.

Major Topics Covered

  • Urdu Language
  • Urdu Literature
  • Linguistic Theories
  • Regional Languages of India
  • Cultural Institutions
  • Punjabi Influence on Urdu
  • Urdu Vocabulary
  • Deccani Urdu
  • Qutb Shahi Dynasty Poetry
  • Indian Elements in Deccani Poetry

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

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)

Section A

Q1. حسب ذيل والوں كے جواب لكھيے۔ہر جواب تقريباًايك سو پچاس (150 )الفاظ پر مشتمل ہونا جاہيے۔

(a) حدید ہندار پائی زبانوں سے کیامراد ہے۔؟ چنداہم زبانوں کی نشاند ہی کرتے ہوئے سمجھا ہے۔

(b) اُردوز بان کے فروغ میں تہذیبی اداروں کے کردار پرروشی ڈالیے۔

(c) اُردو پر بنجابی کےانرات کی نشان دیں تھیے۔

(d) أردوذخيره الفاظ كاجائزه ليجيے۔

(e) حسب ذيل سوالوں كے جواب لکھيے۔ہرجواب تقریباً تين مو(300 )الفاظ پر مشتمل ہونا چاہيے۔

Section A

Q2.

(a) اُردوکی انفرادیت پرایک تفصیلی نوٹ لکھیے۔

(b) زبان اور بولی کے درمیان کوفرق کو سمجھاتے ہوئے اُردوکی کسی ایک اہم بولی پر اظہارِخیال کیجیے۔

(c) کیاکھڑی بولی ار دوز بان کی ابتدائی شکل کانام ہے ۔؟مدلّل سمجھا پیّے ۔

Section A

Q3. حسب ذيل-والوں کے جواب لکھیے ۔جواب تقریباً تین سو(300 )الفاظ پرمشتمل ہونا جاہیے۔

(a) د کنی ار دو کی امتیا زې خصوصیات کیا ہیں۔؟

(b) قطب شایی دور کی شعری خدمات پراظہارِ خیال کیجیے۔

(c) د کنی شاعری میں ہندستانی عناصر کی نشان دیں کیجیے۔

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the Civil Services (Main) Examination.

Which paper is this question set for?

This is for Urdu Literature Paper I.

What is the conducting body?

The conducting body is UPSC.

In which year was this exam conducted?

The exam was conducted in 2016.

What is the maximum marks for Urdu Literature Paper I?

The maximum marks for Urdu Literature Paper I is 250.

What is the time allowed for this paper?

The time allowed for this paper is Three Hours.

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