Civil Services Main 2025 Hindi Literature Paper I Question Paper PDF

Central Government Jobs Administrative / Civil Services 2025

  • Year 2025
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages Hindi & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Civil Services (Main) Examination
Year 2025
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Hindi Literature Paper - I
Subject Hindi Literature
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Descriptive / Subjective

This is the official question paper for the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2025, Paper I in Hindi Literature, conducted by UPSC. The paper is designed to assess candidates' in-depth knowledge of Hindi literature, including its history, linguistic aspects, and literary movements. It consists of descriptive questions divided into two sections, with specific instructions on attempting the paper. Aspirants aiming for the Civil Services must prepare thoroughly for this paper, which carries a maximum of 250 marks and allows three hours for completion. Understanding the nuances of Hindi language, literature, and critical analysis is crucial for success.

Major Topics Covered

  • Hindi Literature
  • Linguistic Structure
  • Standardization of Hindi
  • History of Hindi Language
  • Literary Movements
  • Medieval Hindi Literature
  • Modern Hindi Literature
  • Hindi Poetry
  • Hindi Novels
  • Devanagari Script

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 2025 Hindi Literature Paper II
  • Civil Services (Main) Examination 2024 Hindi Literature Paper I
  • Civil Services (Main) Examination 2025 General Studies Paper I
  • Civil Services (Main) Examination 2025 Hindi Literature Paper I Answer Key
  • Civil Services (Main) Examination Hindi Literature Syllabus
  • Civil Services (Main) Examination Pattern
  • Civil Services (Main) Examination
  • Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination

Instructions

  • इसमें आठ प्रश्न हैं, जो दो खण्डों में विभाजित हैं।
  • उम्मीदवार को कुल पाँच प्रश्नों के उत्तर देने हैं।
  • प्रश्न संख्या 1 और 5 अनिवार्य हैं तथा बाकी प्रश्नों में से प्रत्येक खण्ड से कम-से-कम एक प्रश्न चुनकर तीन प्रश्नों के उत्तर दीजिए।
  • प्रत्येक प्रश्न/भाग के लिये नियत अंक उसके सामने दिये गये हैं।
  • प्रश्नों के उत्तर हिन्दी (देवनागरी लिपि) में ही लिखे जाएँगे।
  • प्रश्नों में शब्द-सीमा, जहाँ विनिर्दिष्ट है, का अनुसरण किया जाना चाहिए।
  • प्रश्नों के प्रयासों की गणना क्रमानुसार की जाएगी।
  • आंशिक रूप से दिये गये प्रश्नों के उत्तर को भी मान्यता दी जाएगी यदि उसे काटा न गया हो।
  • प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर पुस्तिका में खाली छोड़े गये कोई पृष्ठ अथवा पृष्ठ के भाग को पूर्णतः काट दीजिए।

  • 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.
  • Answers must be written in HINDI (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.

Questions (page 2)

Section A

Q1. निम्नलिखित पर टिप्पणियाँ लिखिए (प्रत्येक लगभग 150 शब्दों में) :

(a) अपभ्रंश और अवहट्ट की व्याकरणिक संरचना के मुख्य अंतर

(b) सिद्ध-नाथ साहित्य में प्रयुक्त खड़ी बोली का आरंभिक रूप

(c) हिन्दी भाषा के मानकीकरण की वर्तमान चुनौतियाँ

(d) भाषा और बोली में अंतर

(e) मध्यकाल में अवधी और ब्रजभाषा का साहित्यिक अंतर्सम्बन्ध

Section A

Q2. 19वीं सदी के खड़ी बोली आंदोलन के ऐतिहासिक कारकों और उपलब्धियों की विवेचना कीजिए।

Section A

Q3. मानक हिन्दी की व्याकरणिक संरचना की प्रमुख विशेषताएँ क्या हैं? किस सीमा तक इसे संस्कृत की व्याकरणिक संरचना पर आधारित कहा जा सकता है?

Section A

Q4. स्वाधीनता आंदोलन ने जनभाषा के रूप में हिन्दी के विकास को किस तरह प्रभावित किया?

Section B

Q5. निम्नलिखित पर टिप्पणियाँ लिखिए (प्रत्येक लगभग 150 शब्दों में) :

(a) हिन्दी उपन्यास और यथार्थवाद

(b) कबीर की लोकोन्मुखता

(c) दिनकर की सामाजिक चेतना

(d) सिद्ध साहित्य का परवर्ती हिन्दी साहित्य पर प्रभाव

(e) हेमचंद्र की कविता

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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 paper for?

This is for Hindi Literature Paper - I.

What is the conducting body?

The conducting body is UPSC.

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for this paper are 250.

What is the time allowed for this paper?

The time allowed for this paper is Three Hours.

How many questions are there in the paper?

There are eight questions in the paper.

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